Sakura Sakura (video game)

Sakura Sakura is a Japanese adult visual novel developed by Harukaze. It was released on December 22, 2000, for Windows. The gameplay in Sakura Sakura is a visual novel, which requires minimal player interaction, primarily through clicking to advance the text and making occasional choices that affect the story's progression and ending.

The story revolves around Tatsuya Ichijou, a boy who is forced to repeat a year of school due to neglecting his studies and instead immersing himself in games. He attempts to enter a prestigious university, but his plans are complicated by his interactions with various female characters, including childhood friends and new acquaintances, each with their own individual routes and storylines. The plot contains romance and slice-of-life elements alongside erotic scenes, which are a core part of the gameplay experience for adult visual novels.

Sakura Sakura is notable for its large cast of characters and multiple branching storylines that allow for a varied gameplay experience depending on the player's choices. The game has been re-released on several occasions and has gained a cult following within the adult visual novel community. While it has never received an official English translation, fan translations exist.