Sakura Taisen Volume 1 (2003 manga)

The first Sakura Wars volume was published by Kodansha Comics in Japan on February 21st, 2003. The volume contained 4 chapters; all illustrated by Ikkyu Masa.

Description
The Imperial Flower Squadron that brought peace to the Imperial City by overthrowing the Kuronosukai and Tadashi Amami. A new threat approaches the Flower Diviosn celebrating a peaceful New Year- !! The opening bell rings and the second act of the turbulence begins!

Tokyo, the city that has regained peace by winning the death battle with Kuronosukai. However, a flock of devils flutter down in front of the flower team celebrating the New Year. A demon that has risen from the bottom of the earth. Following that, the man's name is Aoi Shatan !!

North-American/English Release
Sakura Taisen was released in North-America by TOKYOPOP on July 12nd, 2005.