Cardcaptor Sakura (カードキャプターさくら , Kādokyaputā Sakura?), also known as Card Captor Sakura (with the space) and often abbreviated as CCS, is a magical girl manga series from the well-known all-female artist team Clamp. Cardcaptor Sakura is published in Japan by Kodansha and was serialized in Nakayoshi. The series consists of twelve volumes. It won the noted Seiun Award for best manga in 2001.
The anime television series (1998-2000) based on the manga consists of 70 half-hour episodes (spread over three seasons), two theatrically released movies, and several specials. Nelvana produced an English dub of the anime series, titled Cardcaptors, which aired in English-speaking countries.[1] An unedited English translation, entitled Cardcaptor Sakura, was broadcast in its English-language networks by the anime television network Animax. Cardcaptor Sakura has also been released in English-speaking countries in an unedited and subtitled DVD under its original title.
As the series progresses, there is a pattern of foreshadowing and dreams that lead to an unusual conclusion. Like Magic Knight Rayearth, one of Clamp's previous works, Cardcaptor Sakura is a new twist on an old genre.
Due in part to its animation and characterization, Cardcaptor Sakura has a wide fanbase on the Internet, particularly in the categories of yaoi, shōjo, yuri, and moé.
Most of the characters in Cardcaptor Sakura also appear in one of Clamp's later manga series, Tsubasa: Reservoir Chronicle.
Plot
The show begins as a simple girls' anime of the magical girl genre. Ten-year-old Sakura Kinomoto opens a mysterious book in her father's study and accidentally lets loose the magical Clow Cards. By her ability to open the seal, Sakura is revealed to have special powers, and it becomes her responsibility to retrieve the missing cards. The task involves finding each card, battling its magical personification, and sealing it away. She is assisted by Cerberus (Kerberos, also known as Kero-chan), the Beast of the Seal assigned to protect the cards, who was asleep when Sakura opened the Clow Book (He was on a "nap" at the time, which lasted 30 years).
The show begins as a simple girls' anime of the magical girl genre. Ten-year-old Sakura Kinomoto opens a mysterious book in her father's study and accidentally lets loose the magical Clow Cards. By her ability to open the seal, Sakura is revealed to have special powers, and it becomes her responsibility to retrieve the missing cards. The task involves finding each card, battling its magical personification, and sealing it away. She is assisted by Cerberus (Kerberos, also known as Kero-chan), the Beast of the Seal assigned to protect the cards, who was asleep when Sakura opened the Clow Book (He was on a "nap" at the time, which lasted 30 years).
Kero-chan, who looks like an animated plush toy throughout most of the series (his "borrowed" form), guides Sakura as she develops her Cardcaptor powers. In the first episode, he presents her with the Key of the Seal, which allows her to fight and capture the Clow Cards.
Clow Card Arc (クロウカード編 , Kurou Kādo-hen?)The first and second seasons of the anime and first six volumes of the manga focus on Sakura's attempts to capture the released Clow Cards.
Cerberus acts as her guide and mentor throughout the quest, while classmate and best friend
Tomoyo Daidouji (who is also her second cousin) assists in designing Sakura's battle costumes and filming her adventures. Sakura also competes with Syaoran Li, the descendant of the Clow Cards' creator, Clow Reed, in capturing the Cards. The first half of the series ends after the Final Judgment, in which those who have attempted to capture the Clow Cards are tested by the mysterious Yue for the right to become Master of the Clow.
Cardcaptor Sakura: The Movie (劇場版カードキャプターさくら , Gekijōban Kādokyaputā Sakura?)Occurring between episodes 35 and 36 of the 1st and 2nd seasons, respectively, (or the middle of the 1st season in international releases), the first movie takes Sakura and company to Hong Kong during winter break. Still in her quest to capture all the Clow Cards, Sakura encounters new challenges, some of which take place in ominous dreams. Sakura must defeat a vengeful sorceress rejected by Clow Reed in the past or risk losing her family and friends.
Sakura Card Arc (さくらカード編 , Sakura Kādo-hen?)The third season of the anime and last six volumes of the manga introduce several new characters, including the enigmatic Eriol Hiiragizawa. Since Sakura has now become the new Master of the Clow Cards, she must transform them under her own magic into Sakura Cards. At the same time, new strange disturbances are occurring in Tomoeda, which adds further pressure to Sakura's task. Meanwhile, Syaoran falls in love with Sakura and tries to find a way to admit his feelings to her.
Cardcaptor Sakura The Movie 2: The Sealed Card (劇場版カードキャプターさくら 封印されたカード , Gekijōban Kādokyaputā Sakura Fūin Sareta Kādo?)Occurring after the end of the 3rd season (2nd season in international releases), the 2nd movie brings closure to the relationship questions between Sakura and Syaoran, which were left somewhat unanswered in the last episode of the TV series. Like the 1st movie, the 2nd movie does not follow or adapt from any events depicted in the manga and, therefore, closes the anime series in a different manner. Syaoran has already admitted his feelings to Sakura, but she has yet to answer him. Chances become good when Syaoran visits Tomoeda from Hong Kong over the summer and participates in a school play with Sakura during the Nadeshiko Festival. However, Sakura has more issues challenging her than finding the right moment to confess to Syaoran. A strange force begins stealing the Sakura Cards and erasing portions of Tomoeda. Sakura soon encounters a mysterious Clow Card called The Nothing, the antithesis of the 52 Sakura Cards with as much negative power as all their positive powers combined.
Characters and cards
While several character can be considered main characters due to their importance to the plot, Sakura Kinomoto is the protagonist of the story. Other characters who have supporting roles often have reoccurring appearances in the story.
While several character can be considered main characters due to their importance to the plot, Sakura Kinomoto is the protagonist of the story. Other characters who have supporting roles often have reoccurring appearances in the story.
Characters
Sakura Kinomoto
Toya Kinomoto
Fujitaka Kinomoto
Nadeshiko Kinomoto
Syaoran Li
Meiling Li
Tomoyo Daidouji
Sonomi Daidouji
Eriol Hiiragizawa
Kaho Mizuki
Yukito Tsukishiro
Clow Reed
Cerberus / Keroberos
Yue
Spinel Sun
Ruby Moon (Nakuru Akizuki)
Chiharu Mihara
Rika Sasaki
Takashi Yamazaki
Naoko Yanagisawa
Maki Matsumoto
Yoshiyuki Terada
Sakura Kinomoto
Toya Kinomoto
Fujitaka Kinomoto
Nadeshiko Kinomoto
Syaoran Li
Meiling Li
Tomoyo Daidouji
Sonomi Daidouji
Eriol Hiiragizawa
Kaho Mizuki
Yukito Tsukishiro
Clow Reed
Cerberus / Keroberos
Yue
Spinel Sun
Ruby Moon (Nakuru Akizuki)
Chiharu Mihara
Rika Sasaki
Takashi Yamazaki
Naoko Yanagisawa
Maki Matsumoto
Yoshiyuki Terada
Anime
Main article: List of Cardcaptor Sakura episodes
Main article: Cardcaptor Sakura media information
Main article: Voice actors of Cardcaptor Sakura
Cardcaptor Sakura was adapted into an anime television series, which was animated by Madhouse and directed by Morio Asaka. It premiered on NHK from April 8, 1999 and finished airing on March 21, 2000. Clamp were fully involved in the project, with head writer Nanase Ōkawa writing and composing the series's screenplay and Mokona Apapa overseeing the costumes and card designs.
Main article: List of Cardcaptor Sakura episodes
Main article: Cardcaptor Sakura media information
Main article: Voice actors of Cardcaptor Sakura
Cardcaptor Sakura was adapted into an anime television series, which was animated by Madhouse and directed by Morio Asaka. It premiered on NHK from April 8, 1999 and finished airing on March 21, 2000. Clamp were fully involved in the project, with head writer Nanase Ōkawa writing and composing the series's screenplay and Mokona Apapa overseeing the costumes and card designs.
Staff
Original creators: CLAMP
Director: Morio Asaka
Series Composition: Nanase Ōkawa
Script: Nanase Ōkawa, Jirō Kaneko, Hiroshi Ishii, Tomoyasu Ōkubo, Tomoko Ogawa
Character Design: Kumiko Takahashi
Art Director: Katsufumi Hariu
Director of Photography: Hisao Shirai
Sound Director: Masafumi Mima
Music: Takayuki Negishi
Editing: Harutoshi Ogata
Organization: Tatsuhiko Urahata
Animation Production: Madhouse
Animation Producer: Tetsuya Ono
Producer: Eizo Kondō
Executive Producers: Yasuko Uchizawa, Akira Watanabe
Original creators: CLAMP
Director: Morio Asaka
Series Composition: Nanase Ōkawa
Script: Nanase Ōkawa, Jirō Kaneko, Hiroshi Ishii, Tomoyasu Ōkubo, Tomoko Ogawa
Character Design: Kumiko Takahashi
Art Director: Katsufumi Hariu
Director of Photography: Hisao Shirai
Sound Director: Masafumi Mima
Music: Takayuki Negishi
Editing: Harutoshi Ogata
Organization: Tatsuhiko Urahata
Animation Production: Madhouse
Animation Producer: Tetsuya Ono
Producer: Eizo Kondō
Executive Producers: Yasuko Uchizawa, Akira Watanabe
Video games
The series has also been adapted into multiple video games, developed for the Game Boy, PlayStation, WonderSwan, Dreamcast, Game Boy Advance and PlayStation 2, each of them released only in Japan.
The series has also been adapted into multiple video games, developed for the Game Boy, PlayStation, WonderSwan, Dreamcast, Game Boy Advance and PlayStation 2, each of them released only in Japan.
English adaptation
English manga
The manga was translated into English by Tokyopop (Formerly Mixx). Characters kept their Japanese names in the translated manga, however Yukito's nickname, Yuki, which is used by only Toya in the original version, is used by the entire cast in the English version. Plotwise, the manga is mostly unchanged from the original.
The manga was translated into English by Tokyopop (Formerly Mixx). Characters kept their Japanese names in the translated manga, however Yukito's nickname, Yuki, which is used by only Toya in the original version, is used by the entire cast in the English version. Plotwise, the manga is mostly unchanged from the original.
The earlier edition of the first six volumes were flipped to read left to right, while the later six volumes, released under the name Cardcaptor Sakura: Master of the Clow, read the original right-to-left way. The original six volumes were later re-released in the original right-to-left format with the same cover style as the latter six volumes.
Kodansha also published bilingual editions of the manga to help Japanese children learn English. Many English-reading fans preferred the paper quality and translations of these editions to the Tokyopop editions. Kodansha stopped publishing the editions when it was found that English-speakers in North America imported Kodansha's translations ahead of Tokyopop's releases and did not buy Tokyopop's releases. Therefore, only Tokyopop has all of the volumes translated.
The North American translation is imported to Australia by Madman Entertainment.
Cardcaptors
Main article: Cardcaptors
Cardcaptor Sakura was adapted into English by Nelvana and brought to the United States and other English-speaking countries under the name Cardcaptors.
Main article: Cardcaptors
Cardcaptor Sakura was adapted into English by Nelvana and brought to the United States and other English-speaking countries under the name Cardcaptors.
Animax translation
The anime television network, Animax, aired an uncensored English translation and dub of the complete Cardcaptor Sakura series, entitled under its actual name Cardcaptor Sakura, featuring their own English dubbing team, and staying faithful to the original, retaining all of the original names, plot and dialogue, for broadcast across its English-language networks in Southeast Asia[2][3] and South Asia.[4][5]
The anime television network, Animax, aired an uncensored English translation and dub of the complete Cardcaptor Sakura series, entitled under its actual name Cardcaptor Sakura, featuring their own English dubbing team, and staying faithful to the original, retaining all of the original names, plot and dialogue, for broadcast across its English-language networks in Southeast Asia[2][3] and South Asia.[4][5]
References
Cardcaptor Sakura, anime TV series, (1998). Cardcaptor Sakura [Television series, DVD]. Japan: Bandai Visual.
Cardcaptor Sakura, manga series, Clamp (w), Cardcaptor Sakura 1996 Kodansha
Official Cardcaptor Sakura Website (NHK) (Japanese). Retrieved on 2006-11-19.
Official Cardcaptors Website. Retrieved on 2006-11-19.
Anime News Network – Cardcaptor Sakura (manga). Retrieved on 2006-11-19.
^ Poitras, Gilles (2001). Anime Essentials: Every Thing a Fan Needs to Know. Stone Bridge Press, 27. ISBN 1-880656-53-1.
^ Animax Asia's Page for their Cardcaptor Sakura (Season One) Dub
^ Animax Asia's Page for their Cardcaptor Sakura (Season Two - Last Two Seasons) Dub
^ Animax South Asia's Page for their Cardcaptor Sakura (Season One) Dub
^ Animax South Asia's Page for their Cardcaptor Sakura (Season Two - Last Two Seasons) Dub
Cardcaptor Sakura, anime TV series, (1998). Cardcaptor Sakura [Television series, DVD]. Japan: Bandai Visual.
Cardcaptor Sakura, manga series, Clamp (w), Cardcaptor Sakura 1996 Kodansha
Official Cardcaptor Sakura Website (NHK) (Japanese). Retrieved on 2006-11-19.
Official Cardcaptors Website. Retrieved on 2006-11-19.
Anime News Network – Cardcaptor Sakura (manga). Retrieved on 2006-11-19.
^ Poitras, Gilles (2001). Anime Essentials: Every Thing a Fan Needs to Know. Stone Bridge Press, 27. ISBN 1-880656-53-1.
^ Animax Asia's Page for their Cardcaptor Sakura (Season One) Dub
^ Animax Asia's Page for their Cardcaptor Sakura (Season Two - Last Two Seasons) Dub
^ Animax South Asia's Page for their Cardcaptor Sakura (Season One) Dub
^ Animax South Asia's Page for their Cardcaptor Sakura (Season Two - Last Two Seasons) Dub
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