> > The girls appeared about half-way through and received the award for Best
> > Animation Album of the Year.
> 
> ^_^; Most of their songs are not related to anime...

The Sakura Taisen songs? Or the nominations for the award?

> > Sumire was absent, which was a shame... Sakura, Airis, Li Kouran, Kanna
> and
> > Maria were present.
> 
> No Reni ?

No Reni, just the other five.

> > The presenters first showed the opening movie clip from the new PS2 game
> > followed by the girls singing and dancing the theme song.
> 
> Cosplaying ?  Or in civilian clothing ?

Full cosplay and make-up. ^_^