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13 out of 14 people found the following comment useful :-
Renews my faith in good kiddie anime..., 22 lipiec 2001
Author: Carolynn Marie (c4arobin@aol.com) from New York, NY

... although I have to say that "Cardcaptor Sakura" is not strictly for the kiddies (Harry Potter, anyone? C'mon, I know a bunch of your 30-somethings read those books, too!). 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). What follows is a delightful romp as Sakura tries to re-capture all the cards. 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. Even though each episode deals with a card capture, the writers managed to make each day new and interesting rather than a repeated "Oh, lookie, Sakura's going to capture another card". In fact, some episodes feature a capture as just a brief side-plot with the focus on Sakura's relationships, worries, or other points of pre-adolescence. This is everthing "Sailor Moon" should have been, but wasn't.

"Sailor Moon" was a cute show, but really one-dimensional in a way only six-year olds could really enjoy. 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". What makes Sakura so endearing is that she's quite capable, and even when she screws up she fights it out. 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). Sakura proves that a girl can kick butt thoroughly.

Also, in Sakura's world, people are not perfect or one-dimensional. 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). Tomoyo, an amateur film freak, drags her videocamera everywhere to film Sakura's captures, and has a few stints of her own. 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. Unlike "Sailor Moon", here there are no "throwaway" characters, even Sakura's band of clueless schoolfriends. Nobody here is one-dimensional.

This series is a definite recommendation to everyone, but my advice is to buy the DVD volumes, which you can find on Amazon.com. Unfortunately, the American dub doesn't even include the first eight episodes, so you don't even see Sakura accidently freeing the cards!! Some of the DVDs have the option of subbed or dubbed English, I think, but they're totally worthwhile. As of this printing, there are five volumes (with about eight episodes on each) made available in this country, with more coming. I HIGHLY recommend them.

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Sweet and Captivating, 8 wrzesieñ 2004
Author: MusicalAnime from USA

My life feels happy when i watch this. I Like all the characters in this anime. There is much depth added into this, so much detail and care was placed in it. I'd recommend it to all who haven't seen it. It is a great place to start an anime collection. The two movies for this is a hard way to let go, but you just have to see it. :) it does do better to you. If the series had been a little longer i think that would've even been better. there are other animes that run over 300 episodes. that's pretty crazy, but still pretty cool. interesting to watch everything change and to see how they manage with such small budgets. anyhow, this is a really good anime... i really love it.

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Awesome!!, 30 czerwiec 2005
Author: WorMzy Tykashi (WorMzy_tykashi@hotmail.co.uk) from United Kingdom

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! Master of the Clow! ^^

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Card Captor Sakura, 21 czerwiec 2005
Author: Love_the_cat_buster from Sweden

...is one word; Wonderful! I've watched CCS for a long time now and I still love it. I must thank CLAMP for creating this, before there was nothing I could give my life too experience and have fun with, but this...this is...huge! I've found many things to do in my life with the help of CCS, for example: I found Fanfiction.net because of this, and if Fanfiction.net disappeared I would kill my self. Fanfiction.net is the worlds best site and I create and read Fanfictions all the time. Card Captor Sakura got the way to my heart immediately, it was exciting, funny and beautiful. My favorite character is of course Tomoyo-chan, she is so cute! Syaoran is so cute too, I would never pair him with Mei Lin, Tomoyo or any one else, he is Sakuras soul mate!!!

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Anime for beginners!, 25 marzec 2005
Author: Ryan Miller (rtil@washington.usa.com) from United States

I'm a 17 year old male and I openly admit to my friends that I loved Card Captor Sakura. It's got the perfect dose of comedy, action and storytelling for a well balanced anime show, throughout all 70 episodes. The movies are excellent as well. And while guys my age may not enjoy this, it's perfect for those new to anime, especially girls. It's got a wide appeal and never gets boring. While it isn't every extremely violent or leaves hanging on the edge of your seat (for some it might), I consider it a job well done by CLAMP. Since the show is about children, it can't get that out of hand anyway. If you're too manly to watch this series, then don't judge it! It's not for you.

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Why I love Tomoyo, 8 maj 2006

Author: killerjim4 from United States

I think Tomoyo Daidouji is the cutest, smartest, most wonderful character in the history of fictional stories! She's also very observant, an excellent singer (her voice is provided by Junko Iwao), a good cook, a good friend and very creative. She knows how to design and sew costumes and she knows everything about videotaping and editing. Amazingly enough, Tomoyo never gets angry or says a cross word. I only wish I were as wonderful as Tomoyo. The only reason I repeatedly rewatch Cardcaptor Sakura is because of Tomoyo! Cardcaptor Sakura is the greatest anime series in the world because of Tomoyo! Tomoyo, I want to marry you!

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great anime series, enjoyed it all the way through, 30 lipiec 2005
Author: hiddenscars from United Kingdom

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 sakura kinomoto hears a noise from the basement she goes to investigate, then she sees the noise is coming from the clow book. a book of mystery and power. 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.

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A whole lot more than just a treat for fans..., 26 lipiec 2004
Author: icekweem23 from Los Angeles

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 best friend Tomoyo, brother Touya and his best friend Yukito accompany her. Once there, though, it becomes evident that there was a purpose for her to win that contest... Someone or something isn't normal in Hong Kong... Her "rival" Syaoran and his cousin Meiling join Sakura as she faces mysterious forces.

What makes it worth watching is its execution. While I can't speak from the perspective of a non-CCS fan, I can't think of any reason not to recommend this film, really.

For those skeptical of the whole concept of CCS, I suggest that you don't write this off as another girl's movie. 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.

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Better than I expected, 16 lipiec 2004
Author: keith-125 from UK

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. Sakura is very cute (although so is everyone else in the series). There is real character development as the story progresses (although slowly/gradually). The magic sequences are tremendous (especially when she takes out her keychain). This is a comments section so I won't go into the plot, suffice to say halfway through the series there is a huge turning point, full of mystery. Sakura's relationship with her family is very sweet, and sometimes moving, especially with her mother. I was cheering on Li Shaoran all the way (I'm chinese)

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Konyanyanchiwa!, 9 maj 2003
Author: barbaroisgirl

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. ^_^ Everyone has their original name, everything's uncut and the way it should be, not to mention, TOUYA AND YUKITO GOODNESS! 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. That's a good thing, though! You'll enjoy this version a lot more than the one you used to be subjected to.

And lia, yes you do have a problem with male/male relationships. If you didn't, you wouldn't think something's wrong with exposing children to it. It's called tolerance, or if you would, acceptance.

Do check out Card Captor Sakura! It's worth every cent! ^_^

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