I read this:

http://www.rpgfan.com/news/2002/1664.html  The line I thought interesting:

"In other rejoicing news, Sakura Taisen has officially been announced 
for release in the US and Europe, and under this title! Although it's 
not known yet what titles are concerned by this announcement or the 
localization details, it would seem logical that Atsuki Chishio ni could 
be released first; "

My understanding is that Sakura Taisen: Atsuki Chishio ni is simply 
Sakura Taisen 1 with better graphics/animated sequences.

Finally...years of waiting...may it finally come true?  Sakura Taisen in 
the US?  If it does, I recommend everybody buy 10 copies to ensure that 
Sega will find "financial incentive" to bring the rest to us poor 
schmucks outside Japan.


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