Sakura Wars: Ecole de Paris(2003)

Sakura Wars: Ecole de Paris is an anime series set in a magical version of 1920s Paris, where an unseen darkness threatens the City of Love. Five unlikely recruits—an apprenticed nun, a reserved aristocrat, a hardened criminal, a circus emcee, and a Japanese girl grieving a personal loss—are unknowingly humanity's last defense against supernatural destruction. Despite their vastly different backgrounds and personalities, they must overcome their differences and unite as the Paris Fighting Troup to protect the city and its people from encroaching evil. The series follows their journey from isolated individuals to a cohesive team, blending action, drama, and character development as they discover their hidden potential and purpose in this steampunk-inspired world.