🧭 Watch order guide
Sakura Taisen: Ouka Kenran watch order
Sakura Taisen: Ouka Kenran watch order at a glance
- 1.Sakura Taisen: Ouka Kenran OVA · 1997
- 2.Sakura Taisen: Gouka Kenran OVA · 1999
- 3.Sakura Taisen: Katsudou Shashin Movie · 2001
- 4.Sakura Taisen: Sumire OVA · 2002
Binge plan
How long each way through the franchise takes, what you can skip, and where the story goes next.
Main story only
6h 55m
4 parts, in order
4 days at 2 hours a day
Everything
11h 10m
6 entries incl. OVAs and specials
6 days at 2 hours a day
4
core entries
0
movies to include
1
recaps / alt versions to skip
6h 55m
total core runtime
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Where the hours go
Core story and movies in watch order · 6h 55m in total · longest: Sakura Taisen: Gouka Kenran
- Sakura Taisen: Ouka Kenran2h
- Sakura Taisen: Gouka Kenran3h
- Sakura Taisen: Katsudou Shashin1h 25m
- Sakura Taisen: Sumire30m
Show as table
| Item | Runtime |
|---|---|
| Sakura Taisen: Ouka Kenran | 2h |
| Sakura Taisen: Gouka Kenran | 3h |
| Sakura Taisen: Katsudou Shashin | 1h 25m |
| Sakura Taisen: Sumire | 30m |
Score across seasons
Peaked with Sakura Taisen: Gouka Kenran at 7.45 · from first to latest, the score rose 0.57
Show as table
| # | Entry | Score / 10 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sakura Taisen: Ouka Kenran | 6.49 |
| 2 | Sakura Taisen: Gouka Kenran | 7.45 |
| 3 | Sakura Taisen: Katsudou Shashin | 6.72 |
| 4 | Sakura Taisen: Sumire | 7.06 |
Compare the seasons
The main story part by part: community score (Kitsu), length, filler share, and studio. Highest rated: Sakura Taisen: Gouka Kenran.
| Part | Year | Episodes | Score | Filler | Studio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sakura Taisen: Ouka Kenran | 1997 | 4 | 6.49 | – | Madhouse |
| Sakura Taisen: Gouka KenranTop score | 1999 | 6 | 7.45 | – | – |
| Sakura Taisen: Katsudou Shashin | 2001 | 1 | 6.72 | – | – |
| Sakura Taisen: Sumire | 2002 | 1 | 7.06 | – | – |
Filler shows only for parts with a filler list. Scores move as people rate, so this table refreshes daily.
Where to stream Sakura Taisen: Ouka Kenran
How many of the 4 seasons and movies each service lists. Catalogues differ by country; each part's own links are in the order below.
- Crunchyroll 1 of 4
Recommended order
- 1
- 2
- 3
Spin-offoptionalSakura Taisen: Ecole de ParisOVA · 2003 · 3 ep · 1h 15m
Spin-off – optional, different tone or cast.
- 4
Spin-offoptionalSakura Taisen: New YorkOVA · 2007 · 6 ep · 3h
Spin-off – optional, different tone or cast.
- 5
- 6
Safe to skip
Recap compilations and alternative cuts that retell episodes you will already have seen.
Release order
- 1Sakura Taisen: Ouka Kenran1997-12
- 2Sakura Taisen: Gouka Kenran1999-12
- 3Sakura Taisen2000-04
- 4Sakura Taisen: Katsudou Shashin2001-12
- 5Sakura Taisen: Sumire2002-12
- 6Sakura Taisen: Ecole de Paris2003-03
- 7Sakura Taisen: New York2007-04
Sakura Taisen: Ouka Kenran watch order checklist
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Sakura Taisen: Ouka Kenran watch order FAQ
What order should I watch Sakura Taisen: Ouka Kenran in?
Follow the recommended order above: Sakura Taisen: Ouka Kenran → Sakura Taisen: Gouka Kenran → Sakura Taisen: Katsudou Shashin → Sakura Taisen: Sumire. Movies and side stories are slotted after the season they relate to.
How long does it take to watch all of Sakura Taisen: Ouka Kenran?
The core story and movies run about 6h 55m. At two hours a day that is roughly 4 days.
How many seasons does Sakura Taisen: Ouka Kenran have?
4 parts make up the main story.
Can I skip the Sakura Taisen: Ouka Kenran recaps?
Yes. Sakura Taisen retell events you have already seen and can be skipped.
Where can I stream all of Sakura Taisen: Ouka Kenran?
Crunchyroll lists 1 of the 4 seasons and movies. Catalogues differ by country, so check the links on each part above.
Which Sakura Taisen: Ouka Kenran season is the best?
By community score on Kitsu, Sakura Taisen: Gouka Kenran rates highest at 7.45/10. The comparison table above lists every part's score, length, filler share and studio.