Kadokyaputa Sakura
Tags: fantasy

Plot synopsis:
Cardcaptor Sakura takes place in the fictional Japanese city of Tomoeda which is somewhere near Tokyo. Ten-year-old Sakura Kinomoto accidentally releases a set of magical cards known as Clow Cards from a book in her basement created and named after the sorcerer Clow Reed. Each card has its own unique ability and can assume an alternate form when activated. The guardian of the cards, Cerberus, emerges from the book and chooses Sakura to retrieve the missing cards. As she finds each card, she battles its magical personification and defeats it by sealing it away. Cerberus acts as her guide, while her best friend and second cousin, Tomoyo Daidouji films her exploits and provides her with battle costumes. Sakura's older brother Toya Kinomoto watches over her, while pretending that he is unaware of what is going on.
Syaoran Li, a boy Sakura's age and descendant of Clow Reed, arrives from Hong Kong to recapture the cards himself. While initially antagonistic, he comes to respect Sakura and begins aiding her to capture the cards. Once Sakura captures all of the cards, she is tested by Yue the judge, the cards' second guardian, to determine if she is worthy of becoming the cards' true master; Yue is also the true form of Yukito Tsukishiro, Toya's best friend. Aided by her teacher Kaho Mizuki, Sakura passes the test and becomes the new master of the Clow Cards.
Afterwards, Eriol Hiiragizawa, a transfer student from England, arrives in Tomoeda and begins causing disturbances with two guardian-like creatures, Spinel Sun and Ruby Moon. Sakura is suddenly unable to use the Clow Cards and transforms her wand, beginning the process of evolving the cards into Sakura Cards as Eriol causes strange occurrences that forces her to use and thus transform certain cards. Once all the cards have been transformed, Eriol tells Sakura that he aided her in converting the cards so they would not lose their magic powers. Syaoran later confesses his love to Sakura, who comes to realize she also loves him. Cardcaptor Sakura concludes with Syaoran returning to Hong Kong with a promise to return. Two years later, Syaoran moves back to Tomoeda permanently.
The plot of the anime series is extended, featuring 52 Clow Cards from the manga's original 19, and certain scenes are stretched and delayed, such as Cerberus' true form not being revealed until just before Yue's appearance. Sakura creates a 53rd card, Hope, a talent she is not shown to have in the manga. Some of the circumstances around the capturing of the cards is changed, such as Syaoran capturing several cards himself and being tested by Yue in the Final Judgment. Syaoran's cousin and fiancée Meiling Li is introduced in the anime, who positions herself as a romantic rival for Sakura later in the series and also a friend until she returns to Hong Kong. The TV series leaves the relationship between Sakura and Syaoran unresolved, but Sakura confesses her love to Syaoran at the end of the second anime film.
Cardcaptor Sakura: Clear Card Edition starts at the point where the first series ends, when Sakura starts junior high school along her friends, including Syaoran, who had just returned to Tomoeda. After having a dream with a mysterious cloaked figure, all of Sakura's cards turn blank and are rendered powerless, thus she starts her quest to find out what is wrong. In doing so, Sakura and her allies discover and capture new transparent cards using a new key.

Review: I am also a 17 year old male, and I love CCS -both the Manga and the Anime- it's so imaginative and well thought through, each character has his/her own personality and the're own hobbies and love interests.
It is aimed more towards girl readers/watchers, but this is probably due to the team of writers (CLAMP) are all female, guys can still enjoy it though - as long as they have an open mind and aren't too "macho" to watch Anime/read Manga.
I haven't actually seen the first movie (only the second one) but I still believe that it is worth watching, and as soon as I track down a copy, I guarantee that I will love every second of it ^^ Go Sakura!
Sakura is your average Japanese fourth-grader, until she unwittingly releases some troublesome demon-posessed cards from an old book, along with its familiar protector, Kero-chan (a smart-mouthed and decidedly cuter sidekick than "Sailor Moon"s cat).
She gains allies along the way with her friend Tomoyo ("Madison", in the US dub) and Li Shaorun (although sometimes Sakura's not sure whether or not he's a real ally; the kid, who's been raised a cardcaptor by his family, has a real ego).The series boasts top-notch animation for a TV-series, even by Japanese standards (and I've watched a lot of anime), and the dialogue is neither stale nor repetitive.
I admit, "Sailor Moon" is cute and I watched it when I was little, but it doesn't contain the depth of character, plot, and animation as "Cardcaptor Sakura".
One of the most annoying habits of "Sailor Moon" is how the lead character is saved or at least aided practically every time by the dashing male lead, Tuxedo Kamen ("Tuxedo Mask", in the US dub).
Li Shaorun can be a brat (and eventually evolves to crushing on Sakura as the series progresses), but he's that way because of his background.
He's been ingrained by his family to capture cards, and at first he sees Sakura as an amateur rival who he doesn't need (he actually feels threatened by her presence in the beginning).
Even Kero, with his sharp mouth and love of video games, and Sakura's older brother, a true pain in the butt (in an endearing and entirely lifelife way), makes the series all the more realistic and worthwhile.
Unfortunately, the American dub doesn't even include the first eight episodes, so you don't even see Sakura accidently freeing the cards!!
I'm a 17 year old male and I openly admit to my friends that I loved Card Captor Sakura.
And while guys my age may not enjoy this, it's perfect for those new to anime, especially girls.
great anime series, enjoyed it all the way through.
well, i haven't watched all of this series(up to episode 43) but from what i have watched I've loved it, although i am severely looking forward to seeing what kero looks like when he changes.
when i was first told to see this, i came onto here to read the plot summary and thought "oh, another girlie magical anime again" but i was wrong, this anime has such emotion in it you just cannot not enjoy it, i recommend it to all ages.
when she opens the book cards fly out all over the place and scatter around the world, and it is sakuras job to secure all the clow cards with her companion kero, and her costume designer/Filmer tomoyo.i think anyone will enjoy this anime as all the characters have such emotion and are definitely cute, and so are sakuras costumes..
Card Captor Sakura got the way to my heart immediately, it was exciting, funny and beautiful.
I caught a few of the American versions on TV before watching the original series.
I think everyone who has seen the original series that its superior to the US version.
I was another CCS fan who was horribly irritated when the WB chopped and hacked the series into bits, but it's good to see it back in its original form.
The dub destroyed the relationship between Sakura's older brother and his "friend", and this uncut version of Card Captor Sakura finally gives their relationship the respect it deserves.If you've only seen the dub, prepared to see some HUGE differences in dialogue and scenes.
Card Captor Sakura is a great series...
I have watched all 70 episodes and both of the Card Captor Sakura Movies.
Kids, which has been edited to make Sakura just another character because they wanted to target young boys and girls.
In my opinion if you want chopped up anime watch the dubbed episodes which are not only cut up, but out of order, and most episodes have been skipped.
There are 70 episodes, Tomoyo's special episodes and a few mini movies, one of which was shown with the CCS Movie 2: The Sealed Card called Kero Chan's Big Adventure, which is also included on the DVD.CCS in japan is a mahou shoujo anime by CLAMP(a well respected manga group), japanese for Magical Girl type anime, example...sailor moon.
CCS has better animation and a better plot so watch out for it..
I think Tomoyo Daidouji is the cutest, smartest, most wonderful character in the history of fictional stories!
Cardcaptor Sakura is the greatest anime series in the world because of Tomoyo!
CLAMP has captured the hearts of fans worldwide with this movie.I will say this: As the first of two Card Captor Sakura movies, this film is, of course, much more enjoyable to one who is familiar with the television series.
And since most fans of the series will have seen this (and loved it), I guess the only people who will take the time to read this comment are casual anime fans who are curious about the show.There is a lot of entertainment to be found even for those who aren't acquainted with the show.
While this film probably isn't the best way to become acquainted with the wonderful characters of CLAMP's Card Captor Sakura, it does exemplify everything that makes CCS one of the most beloved manga/anime series around.
Also, and to a lesser extent (as this movie is often more serious than the anime), it gives you a bit of a window into the themes and nature of the television show.The story is simple enough: the magical girl Sakura wins, not by chance, tickets to go to Hong Kong.
Her "rival" Syaoran and his cousin Meiling join Sakura as she faces mysterious forces.What makes it worth watching is its execution.
True, it does follow the happenings of a girl who is gifted with magical powers, but as is evident from the heartfelt screen-writing, beautiful art, above-average use of transitions (for an anime film, anyway) and intelligent way it builds up scenes, this movie is truly labor of love..
I'm so happy that more and more people are beginning to realise that anime, while looking like "children's cartoons," are not necessarily just for children, and even without some of the more age-inappropriate animes, some still deliver a message home beyond that of English or American productions because Japanese animes are unafraid to include themes which these countries might not, and usually in an unexpected way.CCS does just this.
I, like many others, saw it in English as a ten-year old and the beautiful, pastel art, chibi style characters and plot concerning magic and powerful cards had me captivated.
In fact, I love it more.Know this - if you're going to get the DVDs and can stand subtitles, it's worth going for the original Japanese with English subs as so much gets edited out in the English or American dubs (there are good complete box sets on Ebay) and some episodes didn't seem to get included at all.
So, storywise: 10 year old Kinomoto Sakura finds a magical sealed book in her basement one day after school.
On opening it, and accidentally unleashing all 52 Clow Cards from inside, she awakes Keroberos, the magical (and cute!) Guardian Beast of the Seal.
CCS is brilliantly animated, the characters are well-developed (unlike some other animes, each character has blaring character faults but is still lovable in their way), and the sets are breathtakingly done, with sweet pastel foliage, bright buildings and colourful interiors - the entire feel is very "happy." People might argue this is one-sided but the anime does delve into themes of rejection and unrequition at times, with the "Meilin meeting Tomoyo" scene ringing clear (if you have seen the anime, you will know what I mean).
Sakura is also herself a very lovable, sweet and watchable character, and the anime is never annoying.
The best word to describe it is "innocent." There is absolutely nothing to offend or harm, except perhaps one episode involving a "Sword" card, in which one person becomes "possessed" and starts trying to hit her friend with a sword - this is not violent or bloody at all but may scare very young children.
This mixes perfectly with domestic themes (yes, Cardcaptor Sakura also has to wash laundry, have baths and cook dinner!) Lots of funny (but maybe childish) scenes, most involving embarrassment because of romantic feelings, although there's a little slapstick for Kero too.
Cardcaptor Sakura is A romance/Magical Girl series originally created by Clamp(Chobits,Tsubasa:Reservoir Chronicle).
I like the mild affection it shows to us such as Sakura and Tomoyo's friendship and Sakura's sweet relationship with her brother and Yukito.
Sakura is soft-hearted and brave; Tomoyo is an ideal girl; Touya is smart and sometimes shy to express affection especially to his cute sister......
Clamp is apt at creating mysterious world, in which goodness of human being become more palpable, maybe that's the reason why so many fans get fascinated and keep thinking of it all life long..
For me i really like this show from the first time i watched it especially the blossoming love of Skura & her ex-arch enemy, Shaoran.
Li Shaoran is so cute especially when he tries to first fight Sakura & ending up being her partner & good friend.the only bad thing is that the show is about 10-year old girl.
I don't think it's right to compare two outstanding mahou shoujo titles like CardCaptor Sakura and Bishoujo Senshi Sailormoon.
Like CardCaptor Sakura, it's a very good and in-depth series.
My favorite CCS series is the Sakura Card series.
At first somewhat awkward about her "job" as the chosen cardcaptor, she arises from it a stronger and more responsible girl.If possible, check out the real manga versions (not the English edited ones) of both anime as the manga delves into the characters even more than the anime version..
As I was watching this series, I was struck by how similar it was to "Sailor Moon" -- they're both targeted towards the same pre-teen girl audience, they're both heavy on the magic and romance, and they have very similar character designs.
That's why it's so hard to believe how much better than "Sailor Moon" "Card Captor Sakura" is!
Though sometimes the story seems repetitive, the animation is just incredible, especially for a tv series.
Whereas in "Sailor Moon", you can tell that they're trying to get away with as little animation as possible, "Sakura" is almost lush enough to be put on the big screen.
Plus it has better character development, Sakura gets to wear a different battle costume each episode, and there could not possibly be any anime character cuter than Kero-chan.
Cardcaptor Sakura is one of those magical girl anime's which i think are really interesting, I prefer the Japanese version, then English is alright but they have changed the names of all the people except Sakura's.
On the other hand i really enjoyed the Japanese version with English subtitles, it grabbed my attention and would recommend it to a lot of people.
I really like the relationship going on between Li and Sakura and Tomoya's voice is really cute.
I began watching Sakura Card Captors (as it's called here in Brazil) on Cartoon Network thinking it would be as repetitive as Sailor Moon, but I was dead wrong!
The series starts slowly, but captivates you with the fluid and detailed animation, good characters and a very nice storyline.Yes, it does have a (pretty good IMHO) storyline.
A rare thing in animation today (not just anime): a good story with beginning and end (it wraps up in the second season) instead of repetitive formulas and neverending repetitive episodes.I saw an online poll somewhere it's being rated as one of the top animes in the last 10 years.I recommend this to anyone wishing to know anime.A curiosity for non-Brazilian viewers: here in Brazil all Japanese animation retains the original titles and character names..
Well I used to grew up with Cardcaptor Sakura and I absolutely love this show, the stories throughout the series are cute but very interesting.
I have many favorite episodes on this show, but my most favorite episode is "Sakura in the Wonderland." I also think that Sakura's relationship with the other characters on the show are quite interesting, especially about her relationship with Syaoran.
I just simply love to see how the way Sakura and Syaoran developed their relationship throughout the series, from rivals to lovers finally, so sweet yet subtle and quite natural.
I also like Tomoyo, I think that she is the nicest friend that Sakura ever had.
Sakura must so amused to have a sweet yet antic friend like her.
Card Captor Sakura is not only a top notch production with great music, amazing animation and cool characters, it has an overly interesting plot that kept me expecting the next episode on the TV, fortunately it was broadcast in Latin America and Brazil in its full version by Cartoon Network.
For three seasons (and season reruns) it kept me glued to the TV, I'm a fan of Anime and have watched a lot of it and I have to say that this one is one of my all time favorites.
The series have everything I would expect from a good title, a very good plot, everyday life situations, very human characters with different personalities, mysticism and finally an amazing love history that grows throughout the series..
Cardcaptor Sakura is a excellent anime made by Clamp.
It has everyones favorite characters like Sakura Kinomoto, Kero, Tomoyo Daidojui and such others.
If you seen the dub verison of it you should see Cardcaptor Sakura before it's too late to handle.
It's the best Magical Girl anime we ever seen.
Cardcaptor Sakura is one the best shows I have seen.
Cardcaptor Sakura is the one of the anime the I liked most, even I more likes the manga than the anime.
I like the story and like the characters in this anime.BUT WHY CLAMP ALWAYS MADE CHILD BECAME ADULT BEFORE THE TIME AND LOVE SOMEONE WHO IS VERY OLDER THAN THEM?
DON'T THEY REALIZED THE RISK MADE UNUSUAL LOVE STORY SEEING BY CHILDREN?The ending is better in the comics than in the anime..
However, I am thankful for the dub in a way, because it introduced me to the original, "Cardcaptor Sakura".
I think Sakura and Syaoran make a wonderful couple, even though it was strange when I first found out they ended up together, considering how much he seemingly hates her at the start.
Overall, the storyline is wonderful, the characters are adorable (Kero-chan and his food obsession make me laugh, as do Tomoyo's observations to Syaoran when Eriol first comes), and the animation is great.
I believe this is a must-see for everyone who likes magical girl anime..
''Cardcaptor Sakura" is one of the cutest anime series I watched and I liked, and it is not a surprise that it was made by the talented artists from the group CLAMP, that are always doing or imagining something new with their great minds.
Well, this anime series show us the story of the cute Sakura Kinomoto, a ten-year-old little girl who lives a nice life with her father and her brother.
She will have the friendship and help from Cerberus, a magical animal that is also a guardian, and her friend Tomoe from school, that is always making new clothes to Sakura wear in all the battles against Sakura's will.
Great Anime (watch uncut).
I thought the show was still good; however, I was even more impressed when I finally saw the uncut version.The animation is great, and I enjoy the storyline, especially where Li thinks he's in love with Yukito in the beginning.
Do *not* watch the second movie until you've seen the series, or you won't get the full emotional effect.) The series also, in my opinion, gave me a great view of how children grow up in Japan and what school over there is like.
My second favorite is the piano song in the first season "yoru no uta" (Song of Night).I would recommend avoiding the dub and to watch this series uncut..
This is the one of the best series I watched after being obsessed with Sailor Moon.
When Cardcaptor Sakura came to Kids'WB, I was actually excited as I have read the manga before hand.
Sakura is a young girl who accidentally frees the clow cards from it's resting place.
Sakura is a young girl who accidentally frees the clow cards from it's resting place.
Over the progress of this series, she eventually transferred all clow cards into the sakura cards.
Thanks to Anime America on Youtube, I may have cheated a bit by going onto YouTube and watching only the scenes with Yuki & Toya because they were just darn cute together for God sake!
LolAnyways as well as watching the Yuki x Toya scenes, I thought the anime was pretty neat in trying it's best not to copy too much of Sailormoon.
Sakura looked absolutely pretty in her super form like girl, she definately should've been on vogue as the most magical little princess in the world haha!Really enjoyed watching a bit of the series and seeing its magical adventures, I give it 8/10!