Theatrical vocals with that very specific 90s Takarazuka energy pouring out of every note. Musical Sakura Taisen ~Hanasaku Otome~ is from the 1998 stage adaptation of Sega's strategy RPG series, and the cast goes hard on just four tracks.
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"Hanasaku Otome" is the theme song and it hits with full dramatic force, orchestral backing swelling under passionate vocal delivery that captures the Imperial Floral Assault Squad spirit. The letter tracks from Sakura and Tsubomi frame the songs with in-character narration, giving it this intimate feeling between the big performances.
"Omoi" dials back the energy into something more personal and reflective. Four tracks total. Brief but intense. If you ever wanted to hear the Sakura Wars cast belt it out on an actual stage instead of through a Saturn speaker, this is that exact experience condensed.