> > >Strangely, the cast does not have Ratchet Altair (Kuno Akiko),
> > >ex-leader of New York Hoshi-gumi in the Sakura Taisen Movie.
> > 
> > What the...I thought Ratchet was supposed to be in the game as well?
> 
> IMHO, as Kuno Akiko is a famous stage actress, it is not that 
> easy to have her playing a role in the game and/or subsequent
> DVD/CD/musical/etc.  Also, she will be very expensive.

But also, if Episode 0 is a prequel to the proper game, before Gemini joins
the Hoshi-gumi, there may be no part for her to appear in yet. RA may not
appear until Episode 1.