↑ Scenes from episodes 47, 48 and 58 of Cardcaptor Sakura are combined into episode 24 of Cardcaptors. ↑ Episodes 47 and 48 of Cardcaptor Sakura are combined into episode 25 of Cardcaptors. ↑ 6.0 6.1 Episodes 65 and 66 of Cardcaptor Sakura are combined into episode 35 of Cardcaptors. One day, Kinomoto Sakura, a 4th grader stumbles upon the mysterious book of Clow. Upon opening it and reading the name of The Windy aloud, Sakura scatters the cards to the winds. Sakura is elected and appointed by Keroberos, Guardian of the Cards to capture the remaining cards. List of Cardcaptor Sakura: Clear Card episodes. From episodes 1 to 12, the opening theme is ' Clear ' by Maaya Sakamoto, and the ending theme is 'Jewelry' by Saori Hayami. From episode 13 onwards the opening theme is 'Rocket Beat' by Kiyono Yasuno and the ending theme is 'Rewind' by Minori Suzuki.
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Country of origin | Japan |
No. of episodes | 70 |
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Original network | NHK BS2 |
Original release | April 7, 1998 – March 21, 2000 |
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The 70-episode Cardcaptor Sakura Japanese animetelevision series is based on the manga series written and illustrated by the manga artist group Clamp.[1]Cardcaptor Sakura is directed by Morio Asaka and animated and produced by Madhouse.[2] The series focuses on Sakura Kinomoto, a fourth grade elementary school student who discovers that she possesses magical powers after accidentally freeing a set of magical cards from the book in which they had been sealed for years. She is tasked with retrieving those cards in order to avoid an unknown catastrophe from befalling the world.
The episodes are spread over three seasons: the first season contained 35 episodes aired between April and December 1998, the second season contained 11 episodes aired between April and June 1999, and the third season contained 24 episodes aired between September 1999 and March 2000. The series was released by Bandai Visual to 18 VHS, LD and DVD compilation volumes between September 1998 and May 2000.[3][4] Two Blu-ray Disc box set volumes were released by Geneon, one in March 2009 containing the first two seasons, and the second in June 2009 containing the third season.[5][6] Three short, bonusoriginal video animation (OVA) episodes were released with the first-print, limited edition versions of the VHS, LD and DVD releases.
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Cardcaptor Sakura was initially licensed for the English-speaking market by Nelvana, which dubbed the full series into English and released it under the name Cardcaptors.[7] In the US, the series only ran for 39 episodes, which were heavily edited and re-ordered.[8][9]Geneon USA/Pioneer Family Entertainment released the dubbed Cardcaptors episodes to nine VHS and DVD compilation volumes between November 2000 and July 2002. Pioneer Entertainment also released the uncut, unedited Cardcaptor Sakura series in its original Japanese form, with English subtitles[8][9] to 18 DVD compilation volumes between November 2000 and November 2003. Pioneer also contracted with Nelvana to release the dubbed episodes. The Cardcaptor Sakura TV series DVDs went out-of-print at the end of 2006 when the license expired. Madman Entertainment released Cardcaptor Sakura in its uncut form in two DVD collection boxes in September 2012 and November 2012.[10][11]NIS America re-released the entire series on DVD and Blu-ray in August 2014, featuring Japanese audio and an unedited English dub.[12]
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Cardcaptor Sakura is directed by Morio Asaka and animated and produced by Madhouse.[2] Art direction is handled by Katsufumi Hariu and character design is done by Kumiko Takahashi. The chief writer for the series is Nanase Ohkawa of Clamp. The music is composed by Takayuki Negishi, with sound direction by Masafumi Mima.[2]
The series contains 70 episodes spread over three seasons. The first season, consisting of 35 episodes, aired between April 7 and December 29, 1998 on Japanese satellite television channel NHK BS2. The second season, with 11 episodes, aired between April 6 and June 22, 1999. The third season, containing 24 episodes, aired between September 7, 1999 and March 21, 2000. The episodes were later released by Bandai Visual to 18 VHS, LD and DVD compilation volumes, each containing four episodes, though the first and twelfth volumes contain three episodes. The VHS/LD volumes were released between September 25, 1998 and May 25, 2000.[3][13] The DVD volumes were released between September 25, 1999 and May 25, 2000.[14][4] Six volumes of an abridged selection of the series titled Cardcaptor Sakura TV Series Selection were released on VHS between April 25 and June 25, 2001, containing 12 episodes.[15][16] Three DVD box set volumes were released between April 1 and August 10, 2005 by Geneon Universal Entertainment.[17][18] Two Blu-ray Disc box set volumes were released by Geneon, one on March 27, 2009 containing the first two seasons, and the second on June 26, 2009 containing the third season.[5][6]
Three short, bonusoriginal video animation (OVA) episodes were released with the first-print, limited edition versions of the VHS, LD and DVD releases. The first episode was released with volume one of the VHS and LD releases on September 25, 1998. The second episode came with volume ten of the VHS, LD and DVD releases on September 25, 1999. The third episode, also released on September 25, 1999, was with volume one of the DVD release.
Cardcaptor Sakura was initially licensed for the English-language market by Nelvana, which dubbed the series into English and released it under the name Cardcaptors.[7][19] For the US broadcast, the heavily edited episodes were also reordered, with many left out completely.[8] Although all 70 episodes (as well as the first film) were dubbed, in the US the series only ran for 39 episodes, changing the original episode order but finishing with the show's actual final episode. Potentially controversial material was removed, and the series was refocused to be more action oriented to try to appeal to male viewers, as they were seen as the largest audience of animation at the time.[9]Cardcaptors first aired in the United States on Kids' WB between June 17, 2000 and December 14, 2001.[20][21] In the Kids' WB broadcast, the first episode aired was 'Sakura's Rival', the eighth episode of the series, having removed episodes focusing on Sakura and to have the show start with Syaoran Li's arrival.[9][22] In Nelvana's airing of the series in the United Kingdom in 2001 on Nickelodeon and CITV, the skipped episodes were restored, but other edits remained. The Cardcaptors dub, including the episodes skipped in the US broadcast, also aired in Australia on Network Ten and Cartoon Network (with an English cover of the first opening theme instead of the American one), in Ireland on RTÉ Network 2, and in Nelvana's native Canada on Teletoon (which also aired the episodes with a French dub on Télétoon). Animax created an English dub of the series as well, which it broadcast on its English-language networks in Southeast Asia and South Asia. The series was broadcast under its original name in Latin America and Spain.
Pioneer Entertainment released the dubbed Cardcaptors episodes to nine VHS and DVD compilation volumes between November 14, 2000 and July 9, 2002.[23][24][25][26] It also released the unedited Cardcaptor Sakura series, with the original Japanese audio tracks and English subtitles,[8][9] to 18 DVD compilation volumes between November 14, 2000 and November 11, 2003;[27][28] the first 11 volumes were also released in VHS.[29][30] Pioneer also contracted with Nelvana to release the dubbed episodes. The Cardcaptor Sakura TV series DVDs went out-of-print at the end of 2006 when the license expired. NIS America has licensed the Cardcaptor Sakura TV series and re-released the entire series with Japanese and an unedited English audio on DVD and Blu-ray on August 5, 2014.[12]
Madman Entertainment licensed the original Cardcaptor Sakura episodes in its uncut form with Japanese audio and English subtitles,[31] and later released the series in two DVD box collections, one consisting of season one and the other consisting of seasons two and three. Each DVD box set contained the textless openings and endings of the series; the second DVD box set also contained an exclusive interview with Sakura Tange, Sakura Kinomoto's voice actress. The first DVD box collection was released in September 2012,[10] and the second DVD box collection was released in November 2012.[11]
Two pieces of theme music are used for each season: one opening theme and one ending theme. For the first season, the opening theme is 'Catch You Catch Me' by Gumi, and the ending theme is 'Groovy!' by Kohmi Hirose. For the second season, the opening theme is 'Tobira o Akete' (扉をあけて) by Anza, and the ending theme is 'Honey' by Chihiro. For the third season, the opening theme is 'Platinum' by Maaya Sakamoto, and the ending theme is 'Fruits Candy' by Megumi Kojima. The Cardcaptors English adaptation replaces the Japanese theme songs with an original song created for the adaptation, 'Cardcaptors Theme', except in some countries such as Australia where the opening is the Japanese theme with English lyrics. In France and the United Kingdom, 'Razzmatazz' by Froggy Mix is used for the second and third seasons. Eight insert theme songs are also used throughout Cardcaptor Sakura and are played during the episodes. These include: 'Yoru no Uta' (夜の歌) by Junko Iwao (episodes 5, 23 and 59), 'Hitorijime' (ヒトリジメ) by Gumi (episodes 34 and 40), 'Tomo e' (友へ) by Iwao (episode 37), 'Shiawase no Mahō' (しあわせの魔法) by Sakura Tange (episode 37), 'Yasashisa no Tane' (やさしさの種子) by Iwao (episodes 37 and 49), 'Prism' (プリズム) by Tange (episode 38), 'Ki ni Naru Aitsu' (気になるアイツ) by Motoko Kumai (episode 57), and 'Mienai Chizu' (見えない地図) by Anza (episode 68).
Season 1 (1998)[edit]
Org # | US # | Original title translated to English / Cardcaptors title | Directed by | Written by | Original airdate | US airdate | Canadian airdate[32] | |
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1 | 21[n 1] | 'Sakura and the Mysterious Magic Book' / 'One Fateful Day' Transcription: 'Sakura to Fushigi na Mahō no Hon' (Japanese: さくらと不思議な魔法の本) | Morio Asaka | Nanase Ohkawa | April 7, 1998 | June 23, 2001 | March 7, 2001 | |
Sakura Kinomoto, a ten-year old, experiences dreams involving a peculiar book and Tokyo Tower. After returning home from school, Sakura is drawn to the basement by strange noises. In her father's library, she discovers the Clow Book, the same book from her dream. She accidentally breaks its seal, unleashing the magical Clow Cards into the world. The cards' guardian, Cerberus, awakens and appoints Sakura the role of Cardcaptor - to catch and seal the cards using the Clow Wand. They successfully catch the Fly Card, allowing Sakura to fly. | ||||||||
2 | -- | 'Sakura's Wonderful Friend' / 'Partners in Crime' Transcription: 'Sakura no Suteki na Otomodachi' (Japanese: さくらのすてきなお友達) | Yorimichi Nakano | Nanase Ohkawa | April 14, 1998 | -- | March 11, 2001 | |
Tomoyo meets Cerberus after she discovers Sakura's secret and becomes involved in Sakura's quest. Cerberus gets given the nickname 'Kero-chan' that will stick for the rest of the series. The next day, the students find the school's desks and equipment in large piles. Kero believes it was the work of a Clow Card and forces Sakura to go to school at night where she confronts the Shadow Card. Using Windy, Sakura is able to capture iy. Sakura finally accepts her role as a Cardcaptor because of Tomoyo's support, who begins providing battle costumes for her to wear, as well as filming her endeavours. | ||||||||
3 | 16 | 'Sakura's Heart-Racing First Date' / 'Allies' Transcription: 'Sakura no Dokidoki Hatsu Dēto' (Japanese: さくらのドキドキ初デート) | Sunao Katabuchi | Nanase Ohkawa | April 21, 1998 | November 18, 2000 | January 14, 2001 | |
Sakura's class is on a field trip to the aquarium. During the penguin show, something catches the trainer's leg and a penguin and pulls them into the water, but they are saved by Sakura's brother, Toya, who is working part-time there. At school, Tomoyo gives Sakura and Kero mobile phones and on the way home, Sakura bumps into Yukito who invites her on a casual 'date' to the aquarium. While they are eating, the Watery Card attempts to drown Sakura. For the first time, Sakura has to formulate a plan to capture a card. Using her wits and an unintentional clue from Yukito, she lures Watery into a freezer to immobilize and capture it. | ||||||||
4 | -- | 'Sakura's Tiring Sunday' / 'An Unexpected Find' Transcription: 'Sakura no Kutakuta Nichiyōbi' (Japanese: さくらのくたくた日曜日) | Nobuaki Nakanishi | Jirō Kaneko | April 28, 1998 | -- | March 18, 2001 | |
While cleaning the house, Sakura finds two dormant Clow Cards, the Wood and the Rain. But while running an errand for her father, the two cards activate creating a jungle inside the house. Sakura uses Watery to capture the Rain Card and the gentle Wood Card yields on her own. Sakura gets the hard-earned lesson that a card is not fully subdued until she signs her name on it. | ||||||||
5 | -- | 'Sakura, Panda, and a Cute Shop' / 'Trouble at Twin Bells' Transcription: 'Sakura to Panda to Kawaii Omise' (Japanese: さくらとパンダとかわいいお店) | Mamoru Kanbe | Hiroshi Ishii | May 5, 1998 | -- | March 25, 2001 | |
On the way to school, Sakura meets Maki Matsumoto who is opening a shop called Twin Bells. Sakura and her friends visit the shop after school to find most of the merchandise still packed, so they offer to help. Chiharu Mihara, who has a fondness for stuffed animals, buys a stuffed panda, but it disappears shortly after taking it home. Sakura discovers the panda back in Twin Bells, and Maki explains that her business has been plagued by mysterious happenings that almost forced her to close down. While Tomoyo distracts Maki in the back, Sakura and Kero search the shop to find the Jump Card, which escapes with all the stuffed dolls in the shop. At Penguin Park, the Jump grows into a giant by absorbing the stuffed dolls, but it knocks itself out after it trips and falls allowing Sakura to capture it. | ||||||||
6 | -- | 'Sakura and Memories of Her Mother' / 'Seeing Is Believing' Transcription: 'Sakura to Okaa-san no Omoide' (Japanese: さくらとおかあさんの思い出) | Akio Sakai | Nanase Ohkawa | May 12, 1998 | -- | April 1, 2001 | |
Naoko informs Sakura and her friends of an encounter with a strange phantom in the woods behind the school. The girls investigate, encountering it as well, but all of them claim their saw something different. Sakura, Kero, and Tomoyo later return to the woods, where the phantom materialises as the ghost of Sakura's late mother Nadeshiko. However, it lures Sakura off a cliff, but she is rescued by Yukito, who comments that her mother would never put Sakura in danger. Sakura confronts the entity a second time, realising it is a Clow Card, which she seals, the culprit identified as the Illusion Card. Toya, who can see ghosts, sees his mother's spirit watching over Sakura. | ||||||||
7 | 23 | 'Sakura's First Attempt as a Thief' / 'The Mysterious Painting' Transcription: 'Sakura no Kaitō Hatsu Chōsen!?' (Japanese: さくらの怪盗初挑戦!?) | Kazunori Mizuno | Jirō Kaneko | May 19, 1998 | July 7, 2001 | April 8, 2001 | |
At an art museum trip, Sakura witnesses a boy attempting to vandalise a painting. Before her eyes, the painting comes to life, silencing the room. Sakura, Tomoyo, and Kero later sneak into the museum to catch the Silent Card, encountering the boy, actually a girl named Yuki Tachibana, who claims her father created the painting which the Silent is inhabiting. Sakura tries to catch the card, but it continues to teleport the group out of the museum when they make noise. Using the Shadow Card, Sakura successfully catches the Silent, restoring the painting to normal. | ||||||||
8 | 01 | 'Sakura's Rival Appears' / 'Sakura's Rival' Transcription: 'Sakura no Raibaru, Tōjō!' (Japanese: さくらのライバル、登場!) | Sunao Katabuchi | Nanase Ohkawa | May 26, 1998 | June 17, 2000 | August 23, 2000 | |
Sakura has the same reoccurring dream, specifically focusing on a boy wielding a sword in Chinese clothing. She hears from both Kero and Yukito that it might be a 'foretelling dream'. A new transfer student arrives from Hong Kong named Syaoran Li and is seated behind Sakura. During recess, he demands the Clow Cards from her, but is scared off when Toya and Yukito appear. Kero explains to Sakura that Syaoran and the Li family are direct descendants of Clow Reed, the cards' creator. During a thunderstorm with no rain, Sakura encounters Syaoran who displays superior magical powers. Together, they are able to subdue the wolf-like Thunder Card, but Syaoran has no respect for Sakura. | ||||||||
9 | 05 | 'Sakura and the Mysterious Brooch' / 'Double-Edged Sword' Transcription: 'Sakura to Fushigi na Burōchi' (Japanese: さくらとふしぎなブローチ) | Mamoru Kanbe | Nanase Ohkawa | June 2, 1998 | July 15, 2000 | August 27, 2000 | |
Sakura is left forlorn by Syaoran's confidence and superior skill. Rika and Tomoyo take Sakura to a shop to try to cheer her up. The three each buy brooches and return to Sakura's house for tea and pudding. When Rika puts on her brooch, actually the Sword Card, it possesses her, and attacks Sakura. Syaoran saves Sakura who refuses to attack Rika, preventing him from doing so as well. Using the Illusion Card to distract Rika, Sakura is given the chance to capture the Sword. The next day, Syaoran is dismayed when he sees Sakura offer a gift of chocolate to Yukito, and quickly gives sweets of his own. Tomoyo has to explain to Sakura that Syaoran is 'interested' in Yukito just like Sakura is. | ||||||||
10 | -- | 'Sakura and the Sports Day of Flowers' / 'An Unexpected Reunion' Transcription: 'Sakura to Hana no Undōkai' (Japanese: さくらと花の運動会) | Akio Sakai | Hiroshi Ishii | June 16, 1998 | -- | May 27, 2001 | |
During Sports Day, Sakura meets Tomoyo's mother, Sonomi Daidōji for the first time. When Sonomi and Sakura's father, Fujitaka, meet, both are shocked. From their conversation, it is revealed that Sonomi is a cousin to Sakura's mother and she blames Fujitaka for her death, though not in any direct way. While Sonomi and Fujitaka race in the parent's race, there is a downpour of flower petals. Sakura finds the merry Flower Card on the roof spreading the petals, and captures her. She cools tension between Fujitaka and Sonomi by leaving them nadeshiko flowers. | ||||||||
11 | -- | 'Sakura, Tomoyo, and a Mansion' / 'The Special Box' Transcription: 'Sakura to Tomoyo to Ookina Ouchi' (Japanese: さくらと知世と大きなお家) | Junichi Sakata | Nanase Ohkawa | June 23, 1998 | -- | September 9, 2001 | |
Sakura is invited to Tomoyo's home for the first time. She is shocked to find Tomoyo's house to be an elaborate mansion with maids. Sonomi rushes over when she hears of Sakura's visit and shares the memories of Nadeshiko with Sakura over tea. While Sonomi is taking care of business over the phone, Tomoyo presents her mother's prized jewellery box to Sakura, demonstrating how the key is rejected when she tries to unlock it. Kero suspects it is the Shield Card's doing. Sakura uses the Sword Card to slice away the protective barrier of the Shield and captures it. Inside the box is a dried bouquet of cherry blossoms from Sakura's mother's wedding and the first present Sakura ever gave Tomoyo, an eraser shaped like a bunny. | ||||||||
12 | 02 | 'Sakura's Never-Ending Day' / 'Time and Again' Transcription: 'Sakura no Owara nai Ichinichi' (Japanese: さくらの終わらない一日) | Mamoru Kanbe | Jirō Kaneko | June 30, 1998 | June 24, 2000 | September 3, 2000 | |
Fujitaka is invited to Sakura's school to talk about his occupation and discuss archeology. Syaoran is entranced and becomes an instant fan, until he discovers that Fujitaka is Sakura's father. The next day, Sakura has a recorder test, but fails to hit a couple of notes. She falls asleep disappointed, but is awakened by the elementary school's clock tower bell at midnight. Sakura is confused the next day when everything from the previous day happens again. This time, she is approached by Syaoran who explains it might be the work of the Time Card. After a failed attempt to capture the card and repeating the same day once again, Sakura manages to chase the Time, and into Syaoran's thunder ward trap. Since it was Syaoran who changed the card into its original shape, the Clow Card belongs to him. | ||||||||
13 | 04 | 'Sakura and the Elephant's Test of Strength' / 'Power's Ploy' Transcription: 'Sakura to Zō no Chikara Kurabe' (Japanese: さくらとゾウの力くらべ) | Kazunori Mizuno | Nanase Ohkawa Hiroshi Ishii | July 7, 1998 | July 29, 2000 | September 10, 2000 | |
Sakura's class is visiting the zoo for a field trip and her group is assigned to observe the elephants. Near noon, something begins to break open the cages causing chaos amongst the visitors and Kero is positive it's a Clow Card. The Power Card, although invisible, begins to torment the elephants and Sakura steps in to save them by challenging it to a game of tug-of-war. Sakura is no match for the Power Card even with the help of the elephants. Just as Sakura is about to lose, Syaoran uses the Time Card to stop time to help her win the battle, thus tricking Power into surrendering. | ||||||||
14 | -- | 'Sakura, Toya, and Cinderella' / 'Play Misty for Tori' Transcription: 'Sakura to Tōya to Cinderella' (Japanese: さくらと桃矢とシンデレラ) | Shōji Yabushita | Nanase Ohkawa | July 14, 1998 | -- | September 22, 2001 | |
Sakura is invited to the high school culture festival. She meets Tomoyo and Syaoran there and watches a play by Yukito and Toya's class. During the play, a corrosive mist forms outside the auditorium and enters through the vents where it destroys the stage and puts Toyo and a girl named Yoko in danger. Sakura and Syaoran head towards the lighting room where Sakura summons the Shadow Card to capture the Mist Card, Syaoran using a wind elemental to save Toya and Yoko. Toya gently rejects Yoko's feelings, since he is in love with Yukito. | ||||||||
15 | -- | 'Sakura and Kero's Big Fight' / 'Sakura and Kero's Big Fight' Transcription: 'Sakura to Kero no Oogenka' (Japanese: さくらとケロの大げんか) | Masaru Kitao | Jirō Kaneko | July 21, 1998 | -- | --[n 2] | |
Syaoran captures his second Clow Card after defeating the Storm Card. Tension develops between Kero and Sakura over the issue which builds into a fight the next day, after Kero makes a mess after building a room inside Sakura's desk drawer. While Sakura is at school, Kero eats liquor-filled chocolate and wanders out the window drunk. The next day, he finds himself with a young girl named Akane who lives alone with her mother. Unable to escape, Kero secretly contacts the worried Sakura by fax. Akane wishes she could fly to see her father in heaven and the Float Card carries up into the sky. Sakura comes to her rescue and brings Kero back home. As a way of making amends, Sakura redesigns her bottom desk drawer to become Kero's bedroom from now on. | ||||||||
16 | -- | 'Sakura and the Rainbow of Memories' / 'The Summer House' Transcription: 'Sakura to Omoide no Niji' (Japanese: さくらと思い出の虹) | Mamoru Kanbe | Nanase Ohkawa | August 4, 1998 | -- | --[n 2] | |
Sakura's family and Yukito takes a vacation to the country side. Sakura meets the old owner of a country mansion near their rented cottage. He invites her over for tea, tennis, and they become good friends. He shows her the room of his granddaughter, now deceased, and gives Sakura clothes that once belonged to her. The next day, Fujitaka gives Sakura cookies to give to the old man. On the last day of her vacation, Sakura asks the old man to stand in the balcony of his granddaughter's room. From a distance, Sakura uses the Rain Card to give the old man a rainbow as a goodbye gift. Sonomi comes out of hiding to speak with the old man to reveal the old man is Masaki Amamiya, the grandfather of both Sonomi and Nadeshiko, and Sakura's great-grandfather. | ||||||||
17 | 03 | 'Sakura's Scary Test of Courage' / 'The Cave' Transcription: 'Sakura no Kowai Kimodameshi' (Japanese: さくらのこわーいきもだめし) | Ken Andō | Nanase Ohkawa | August 11, 1998 | July 8, 2000 | September 17, 2000 | |
Sakura and her class is on a trip to the beach for a few days. On the first night, Naoko tells one of her scary story causing Sakura to flee to the teacher's lodging, but she is found by Syaoran who senses something in a cave nearby. Together at the beach, the two have their first civil conversation where Syaoran tells Sakura about Wei Wang, his legal guardian. In a test of courage, the students are sent into the cave to place a candle at the shrine. However, all of them save Sakura and Syaoran disappear. Syaoran realizes the Erase Card is responsible, encouraging Sakura to catch it before he too vanishes. She succeeds, restoring everyone. When she offers the card to Syaoran, he rejects it. | ||||||||
18 | -- | 'Sakura, Yukito, and the Summer Festival' / 'A Fair to Remember' Transcription: 'Sakura to Yukito no Natsumatsuri' (Japanese: さくらと雪兎と夏祭り) | Shōji Yabushita | Nanase Ohkawa | August 18, 1998 | -- | September 29, 2001 | |
Sakura visits a festival with Tomoyo, Yukito, and Toya. After meeting Chiharu and Takashi, Sakura and Yukito wander away from the group where they find glowing lights falling from a tree like snow at the back of the shrine—just like a dream Sakura envisioned the night before. Just as Sakura is about tell Yukito something, she is interrupted by their friends. When everyone leaves for snow cones, Sakura captures the Glow Card. | ||||||||
19 | -- | 'Sakura and the Summer Holiday Homework' / 'Nothing to Report' Transcription: 'Sakura to Natsuyasumi no Shukudai' (Japanese: さくらと夏休みの宿題) | Mamoru Kanbe | Jirō Kaneko | September 1, 1998 | -- | April 22, 2001 | |
The summer holidays are coming to an end and Sakura still has a lot of homework to do. Making a deal with her brother and Kero to help her, Sakura is left with only a book report to do, and meets with Tomoyo at the library. There, they meet Syaoran who refuses to share a library cubicle. Sakura needs a specific book to do her report on, as does Syaoran. When the Move Card steals it and teleports the book around, Sakura and Syaoran give chase. They successfully capture it, but fall into the river. Syaoran takes Sakura and Tomoyo home to dry up, only for a Chinese girl, his cousin Meiling Li, to unexpectedly arrive. | ||||||||
20 | 06 | 'Transfer Student vs. Sakura' / 'The New Rival' Transcription: 'Sakura to Tatakau Tenkousei' (Japanese: さくらとたたかう転校生) | Junichi Sakata | Nanase Ohkawa | September 8, 1998 | August 5, 2000 | September 24, 2000 | |
The day after the last episode, Sakura properly meets Meiling, who openly reveals she and Syaoran are engaged. Meiling, aggressive and bratty, takes a disliking to Sakura, believing she is Syaoran's rival. At home, Sakura learns a mysterious woman is challenging people to fights. Worried this woman could target Toya, Sakura searches for her. Meiling appears, sporting her own battle costume, identifying the assailant as a Clow Card. Said card, the Fight Card, appears and battles Sakura, Meiling, and Syaoran when he arrives. Sakura takes on the strength of the Power Card, knocking the Fight out and captures her. Meiling is displeased, vowing to help Syaoran catch the cards. | ||||||||
21 | -- | 'Sakura's Long Marathon Race' / 'The Long Marathon' Transcription: 'Sakura no Nagai Marason Taikai' (Japanese: さくらのながーいマラソン大会) | Mamoru Kanbe | Jirō Kaneko | September 15, 1998 | -- | September 30, 2001 | |
During a school race, Meiling is determined to win with Syaoran, in their usual 'One-Two Finish' they were known for in their previous school. During the race, both Syaoran and Sakura take off at top speed after seeing that Yukito is watching. As they run, the Loop Card traps Sakura and Syaoran, causing them to run in circles. After they realize what has happened, Sakura is able to use the Sword Card to cut the Loop. Syaoran carries Meiling, who hurt her ankle, the rest of the way to the finish line, joined by Sakura, who finish last. | ||||||||
22 | -- | 'Sakura and Her Kind Father' / 'No Time for Sleep' Transcription: 'Sakura to Yasashii Otousan' (Japanese: さくらとやさしいお父さん) | Kazunori Mizuno | Hiroshi Ishii | September 22, 1998 | -- | April 18, 2001 | |
Fujitaka has an important presentation to complete so Sakura and Toya decide to help by taking on all the chores around the house. Sakura decides to do more and brings a snack for her father at the university. While she is there, the Sleep Card shows up and starts to make all the students and professors fall asleep. Sakura manages to capture the card with the help of Windy, however her father's office and laptop are destroyed. Although her father forgives her, Sakura still feels guilty, so her father deicides to make her his personal assistant and they eventually get the presentation finished together. | ||||||||
23 | -- | 'Sakura, Tomoyo, and the Wonderful Song' / 'Practice Makes Perfect' Transcription: 'Sakura to Tomoyo to Suteki na Uta' (Japanese: さくらと知世とすてきな歌) | Hitoyuki Matsui | Nanase Ohkawa | September 29, 1998 | -- | October 10, 2001 | |
A rumor spreads at Sakura's school that a ghost haunts the music room and sings at night. At first afraid to investigate, Sakura changes her mind when Yukito comments he would like to hear the ghost sing. Joined by Tomoyo, Kero, Syaoran, and Meiling, Sakura learns the ghost is the Song Card, and the voice she is impersonating is Tomoyo's. On the roof, Tomoyo performs the song, which the Song Card joins in with, allowing Sakura to catch it. Forgetting she was supposed to record the voice for Yukito, Sakura asks Tomoyo to perform again. | ||||||||
24 | -- | 'Sakura's Little Adventure' / 'No Problem Too Small' Transcription: 'Sakura no Chiisa na Daibouken' (Japanese: さくらの小さな大冒険) | Akira Mano | Nanase Ohkawa Jirō Kaneko | October 6, 1998 | -- | April 29, 2001 | |
When Tomoyo comes over to measure Sakura for a new outfit, Sakura comes in contact with the Little Card, which shrinks her and her magic. While Tomoyo and Kero search for her, Sakura winds up in the backyard, chased by the local wildlife. Toya and Yukito come home, Tomoyo covering for Sakura whilst Kero searches for her. The Little Card nearly makes contact with Tomoyo, but Sakura intervenes, returns to her normal size, and seals the little troublemaker. | ||||||||
25 | 07 | 'Sakura and One More Sakura' / 'Double Take' Transcription: 'Sakura to Mō Hitori no Sakura' (Japanese: さくらともう一人のさくら) | Mamoru Kanbe | Tomoko Ogawa | October 13, 1998 | August 19, 2000 | October 1, 2000 | |
Numerous people accuse Sakura of causing trouble around town. Sakura is in denial until she spots her doppelganger. Using the Clow Cards, Sakura identifies her twin as a Clow Card. She also learns that all the cards know her identity. Realizing the card is targeting Toya, Sakura goes to find him. The card lures Toya off a cliff, but becomes guilt-stricken when she realizes Toya was simply trying to be kind. With help from Syaoran, Sakura locates her brother and the card. Needing to identify the card by name, Sakura uses the cards, naming the card as the Mirror. Before being captured, the Mirror sheds tears and apologizes. | ||||||||
26 | 08 | 'Sakura and the Wonderful Teacher' / 'No Way Out' Transcription: 'Sakura to Suteki na Sensei' (Japanese: さくらとすてきな先生) | Kazunori Mizuno | Tomoyasu Ōkubo | October 20, 1998 | September 16, 2000 | October 8, 2000 | |
On her way home from school, Sakura meets a mysterious woman. At school, this woman, Kaho Mizuki, is introduced as the class' substitute maths teacher. Syaoran becomes suspicious of Ms. Mizuki, who he senses has strong magical powers. While at the local shrine, Sakura and her friends are trapped within the walls of the Maze Card. They are unable to escape, and Meiling is separated from the others. However, they are rescued by Ms. Mizuki using a magical bell. Sakura catches the Maze Card. Toya appears to find Sakura, but is disturbed when he recognizes Ms. Mizuki. | ||||||||
27 | -- | 'Sakura and the Shrine of Memories' / 'Return to the Future' Transcription: 'Sakura to Omoide no Jinja' (Japanese: さくらと思い出の神社) | Hitoyuki Matsui | Nanase Ohkawa | October 27, 1998 | -- | October 11, 2001 | |
Sakura learns that Toya knew Ms. Mizuki whilst in junior high. She later meets Ms. Mizuki at the shrine, learning she lives there. Sakura, Kero, and Syaoran later visit the shrine upon sensing a Clow Card, but nothing appears. Sakura and Syaoran both come to terms that they both like Yukito. Sakura is suddenly sucked into the shrine's tree by the Return Card. Sakura finds herself experiencing events from the past between Toya and Ms. Mizuki, who were once lovers before the latter left for England. Sakura returns to the present, catching the Return. | ||||||||
28 | 14 | 'Sakura and the Enchanted Cards' / 'Buyer Beware' Transcription: 'Sakura to Omajinai Kādo' (Japanese: さくらとおまじないカード) | Mamoru Kanbe | Tomoko Ogawa | November 3, 1998 | November 4, 2000 | January 3, 2001 | |
A new craze sweeps Twin Bells, specifically collectible luck cards which resemble the Clow Cards. Meiling non-chalantly tries to buy a romance card to woo Syaoran, but ends up buying the dangerous Shot Card instead. Sakura and Syaoran confront her, but the Shot begins attacking Syaoran. Sakura uses the Mirror Card to deflect Shot's attack, injuring it, allowing it to be captured. | ||||||||
29 | -- | 'Sakura's Sweet Cooking' / 'How Sweet It Is' Transcription: 'Sakura no Amai Kukkingu' (Japanese: さくらのあまーいクッキング) | Akira Mano | Tomoko Ogawa | November 10, 1998 | -- | March 4, 2002 | |
Sakura practices in the kitchen with her father for an upcoming home-economics class. Sakura's classmates decide they will bake cakes. The following day, everyone begins making their various cakes, but after leaving them to bake over lunch, they come back to find them to be far too sweet. The next day, everyone starts over and make sure they measure the ingredients correctly. Sakura and Syaoran sense a Clow Card, staying behind over lunch to find it. They discover it to be the Sweet Card, which flies around the room turning everything into sweets and confectionary. Sakura captures the card after throwing salt on it to temporarily immobilize it, which causes the room to revert to normal. After everyone comes back, and the cakes have been cooked well, save Meiling's rushed cooking. | ||||||||
30 | 09 | 'Sakura and the Injured Card' / 'The Race' Transcription: 'Sakura to Kega wo Shita Kādo' (Japanese: さくらとケガをしたカード) | Mamoru Kanbe | Jirō Kaneko | November 17, 1998 | August 26, 2000 | October 15, 2000 | |
Sakura's attempt to capture the speedy Dash Card fails. The injured, fox-like spirit ends up in the care of Sakura's upperclassman, Rei, who is on the track team. The Dash increases Rei's agility as a way of thanks. Sakura becomes reluctant to capture it, due to Rei's relationship with it. However, when Syaoran locates it, Sakura is forced to catch it, Kero reasoning that if she hadn't, Rei would have technically been cheating. At a competition, Rei sees the Dash Card, inspiring her to run hard and win the race. Sakura thanks Syaoran for his help, but he denies his involvement. | ||||||||
31 | 10 | 'Sakura and the Nameless Book' / 'Dragon Slayer' Transcription: 'Sakura to Namae no nai Hon' (Japanese: さくらと名前のない本) | Kazunori Mizuno | Nanase Ohkawa | November 24, 1998 | September 15, 2000 | November 1, 2000 | |
Naoko, Sakura's classmate and friend, goes to a bookstore and buys a mysterious book which has no title. Sakura catches the Big Card, only for she and her friends to encounter strange phenomena. Kero suggests the Create Card, Naoko's book, is responsible. Everything Naoko writes materialises in the real world, culminating in a dragon appearing. Sakura uses the Big Cards to become a giant, wrestling the dragon. It begins to vanish, Naoko having stopped writing, but Kero tells her to capture the dragon, as it will seal the Create Card too. | ||||||||
32 | 11 | 'Sakura, Kero, and Syaoran' / 'The Switch' Transcription: 'Sakura to Kero to Syaoran to' (Japanese: さくらとケロと小狼と) | Hitoyuki Matsui | Nanase Ohkawa | December 1, 1998 | September 23, 2000 | November 5, 2000 | |
During the capture of the Change Card, Syaoran and Kero pin it down so Sakura can catch it. However, the two discover they have swapped bodies thanks to the Change. The process will reverse after twenty-four hours, but only if Syaoran and Kero are touching each other in the place the spell was cast. Both blunder their way through the day, pretending to be each other, and it isn't too long before both Tomoyo and Meiling find out. Syaoran also has to be rescued from a claw machine. However, Sakura successfully restores them to their normal bodies. | ||||||||
33 | 12 | 'Sakura's Freezing Ice Skating' / 'Ice Breaker' Transcription: 'Sakura no Samui Aisusukēto' (Japanese: さくらのさむーいアイススケート) | Mamoru Kanbe | Tomoko Ogawa | December 15, 1998 | September 30, 2000 | November 12, 2000 | |
Sakura’s class takes a trip to the town’s ice skating rink. At the rink, the temperature dramatically drops. The Freeze Card begins to freeze everyone by covering them with ice, except those with magical powers, which include Sakura, Syaoran, and the unseen Ms. Mizuki. With the help of Syaoran’s distractions, Sakura is able to capture the Freeze Card, and ultimately, Syaoran became the master of the Freeze Card due to his idea of getting Freeze to appear out of the ice rink. Syaoran begins to show signs of romantic feelings towards Sakura. | ||||||||
34 | -- | 'Sakura, Yukito, and the Midday Moon' / 'By the Light of the Full Moon' Transcription: 'Sakura to Yukito to Hiru no Tsuki' (Japanese: さくらと雪兎と昼の月) | Akira Mano | Nanase Ohkawa | December 22, 1998 | -- | March 5, 2002 | |
Sakura and Yukito participate as a two man team in the quiz tournament. As they get to the tenth question which is the last, Ms. Mizuki warns them about the full moon tonight. They go into the forest and then suddenly Sakura becomes dazed and begins to fall off the cliff. Yukito dashes to Sakura and covers her, but his leg is injured. The two manage to survive and return to their friends safe and sound. | ||||||||
35 | 13 | 'Sakura's Wonderful Christmas' / 'The Third Element' Transcription: 'Sakura no Suteki na Kurisumasu' (Japanese: さくらのすてきなクリスマス) | Kazunori Mizuno | Nanase Ohkawa | December 29, 1998 | October 14, 2000 | November 19, 2000 | |
With Christmas approaching, Sakura is unsure what to give Yukito for his birthday, which is on the same day. She asks Meiling for advice, who tells her the person will like whatever they get her if they truly care. She invites Yukito on a date at an amusement park, hoping to give him her gift. They meet Syaoran and Meiling there too. The Firey Card appears, Sakura and Syaoran capturing it together. A portion of Kero's power returns to him thanks to the capture. On the ferris wheel, Sakura gives Yukito a present, a handmade doll of him. |
Season 2 (1999)[edit]
Cardcaptor Sakura Episode List English
Org # | US # | Original title translated to English / Cardcaptors title | Directed by | Written by | Original airdate | US airdate | Canadian airdate[32] | |
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36 | 15 | 'Sakura and the Snowy New School Term' / 'Stormy Weather' Transcription: 'Sakura to Yuki no Shingakki' (Japanese: さくらと雪の新学期) | Akira Mano | Nanase Ohkawa | April 6, 1999 | November 11, 2000 | January 7, 2001 | |
Sakura becomes a fifth grader. Yukito gives her a watch as a present. Despite it being April, it begins to snow outside, which quickly turns into a blizzard. Sensing a Clow Card, Sakura, Kero, and Syaoran brave the storm to catch it. During which, Sakura loses her watch. Enraged, Sakura unleashes the full power of the Firey Card to melt the snow, capturing the Snow Card shortly after. Sakura and Syaoran encounter Ms. Mizuki, who returns Sakura's watch to her. | ||||||||
37 | -- | 'Sakura and Tomoyo's Lost Voice' / 'The Show Must Go On' Transcription: 'Sakura to Kieta Tomoyo no Koe' (Japanese: さくらと消えた知世の声) | Mamoru Kanbe | Nanase Ohkawa | April 13, 1999 | -- | March 8, 2002 | |
Tomoyo prepares to sing as the lead vocalist of the school choir. However, the Voice Card steals her voice, rendering Tomoyo mute, much to the horror of Sakura and Sonomi. Wishing to hear Tomoyo speak again, Sakura and Syaoran go to her house to think of a plan to lure the Voice. Syaoran suggests using the Song Card to replicate Tomoyo's voice. It succeeds, the Voice is captured, returning Tomoyo's vocals, allowing her to sing in the choir. | ||||||||
38 | -- | 'Sakura's Fun Strawberry Picking Adventure' / 'A Berry Strange Day' Transcription: 'Sakura no Tanoshii Ichigo Kari' (Japanese: さくらの楽しいいちご狩り) | Hitoyuki Matsui | Tomoyasu Ōkubo | April 20, 1999 | -- | May 6, 2001 | |
Sakura'a class go to a strawberry farm, learning Toya and Yukito are working there voluntarily. Syaoran senses something within the study room, but Meiling drags him away before he can investigate. Later, Sakura learns no one can enter the building. She, Tomoyo, Syaoran, and Meiling become locked in the room and can't escape. Sakura spots Ms. Mizuki sitting in a tree, hinting at her to get out using the Clow Key. This unlocks the door, allowing Sakura to capture the Lock Card. | ||||||||
39 | 22 | 'Sakura's Dizzy Fever Day' / 'Under the Weather' Transcription: 'Sakura no Furafura Netsuyoubi' (Japanese: さくらのふらふら熱曜日) | Yasumi Mikamoto | Nanase Ohkawa | April 27, 1999 | June 30, 2001 | June 3, 2001 | |
Sakura develops a fever, but goes to school anyway, concerning her friends. She nearly collapses, but is carried home by Toya. Later, Sakura senses the Cloud Card nearby, which she thought its name was Rain, using the Mirror Card to take her place while she goes to catch the card. Toya finds out, but allows the Mirror to stay. Sakura is berated by Syaoran and Meiling, but they help her to catch the Cloud Card. Sakura returns home in a worse condition, but Nadeshiko's ghost appears and cures her. | ||||||||
40 | -- | 'Sakura and the Sakura from the Dream' / 'Dream a Little Dream' Transcription: 'Sakura to Yume no Naka no Sakura' (Japanese: さくらと夢の中のさくら) | Shigehito Takayanagi | Nanase Ohkawa | May 11, 1999 | -- | March 14, 2002 | |
Sakura, Tomoyo, Meilin and Syaoran head to Tokyo for a day of fun. The four are not alone in their venture as the Dream Card, in the form of a butterfly, tags along. When the group enters Tokyo Tower to see an exhibit there, Sakura falls under the Dream's spell. At first, the vision that the Dream presents to Sakura is comical. Later, the Dream takes a more serious tone by expanding upon Sakura's reoccurring dreams concerning the Final Judgment, an event which shall occur when all the Clow Cards are gathered. Sakura becomes frightened of the images of this future, however, the Dream flashes clips from Sakura's past to remind Sakura of all the obstacles that she has overcome. Outside of Sakura's dream, Syaoran realizes that something is wrong and uses the Time Card to freeze the Dream. Snapped out of the Dream's spell, Sakura is able to successfully capture it. However, as it was Syaoran that stopped the card's effects, the Dream belongs to him. | ||||||||
41 | 21[n 1] | 'Sakura, Syaoran, and the Sea of Sand' / 'The Sands of Time' Transcription: 'Sakura to Syaoran to Suna no Umi' (Japanese: さくらと小狼と砂の海) | Mamoru Kanbe | Nanase Ohkawa | May 18, 1999 | June 23, 2001 | May 13, 2001 | |
Ms. Mizuki announces that the class will by doing a play of Sleeping Beauty for the school arts festival. Sakura realizes that the woman she sees in her reoccurring dream is Ms. Mizuki. Roles are assigned by amida drawing. Sakura has the role of the prince and Syaoran is the princess. They agree to practice their lines together in the morning at school. They practice outside and almost get to the kissing scene, when the Sand Card forms a vortex around them. They get away using Fly, but Syaoran gets caught in the vortex again. Sakura uses Watery and Syaoran uses Freeze to defeat the Sand. Sakura seals the card and it comes to both of them, but she lets Syaoran have it. | ||||||||
42 | -- | 'Sakura and the Blacked Out School Arts Festival' / 'A Strange Intermission' Transcription: 'Sakura no Makkura Gakugeikai' (Japanese: さくらのまっくら学芸会) | Akira Mano | Nanase Ohkawa | May 25, 1999 | -- | May 20, 2001 | |
The day of the play comes, and after a few denials about going out on stage from Syaoran, the play is on. The play goes well until right before Sakura and Syaoran kiss, when the Dark Card appears. Sakura is almost lost in the Dark, until she realizes that she holds the Light Card in her heart. The two card counteract each other and show themselves. Sakura seals both cards and before being sealed, they tell her that the Final judgment is coming and that it will be up to someone named Yue to decide if she will become their new master. | ||||||||
43 | 17 | 'Sakura and Farewell to Meiling' / 'Meilin's Story' Transcription: 'Sakura no Sayonara Meirin' (Japanese: さくらのさよなら苺鈴) | Setsuo Takase | Nanase Ohkawa | June 1, 1999 | December 2, 2000 | January 21, 2001 | |
Meiling receives news that her mother wants her to return home to Hong Kong. Devastated, particularly by Syaoran's reaction, Sakura abruptly invites Meiling to a sleepover. Meiling reveals how she and Syaoran grew up together, and she forced him into their engagement, but on the condition that if he fell in love with someone else, she would end the agreement. The Twin Card appears in town, replicating things. Sakura drags Meiling out to help, who believes she is a burden to Syaoran. Together, Syaoran and Meiling defeat the Twin, Sakura catching it. Before Meiling leaves, Syaoran admits he never saw her as a burden. | ||||||||
44 | 18 | 'Sakura, Kero, and the Mysterious Teacher' / 'The Last Card (1)' Transcription: 'Sakura to Kero to Fushigi na Sensei' (Japanese: さくらとケロと不思議な先生) | Mamoru Kanbe | Nanase Ohkawa | June 8, 1999 | July 21, 2001 | January 28, 2001 | |
Sakura once again has the dream in which she is facing the Tokyo Tower. She clearly sees Ms. Mizuki, but this time, Mizuki is accompanied by another figure with long hair and wings. She wakes up early to see Yukito compete in an archery competition. She meets up with Syaoran and Tomoyo at the archery competition, and Kero tags along too. At the archery tournament, Sakura finds that Ms. Mizuki is one of the challengers and ends up in the finals alongside Yukito. During the fierce match, Kero pokes his head out of Sakura's bag upon sensing tremendous magical power, shooting a piercing glare at Ms. Mizuki. Sensing his gaze, Ms. Mizuki loses her focus and the tournament. Later during lunch, Sakura discovers that Kero is missing from her bag. Searching for him, she is astonished to find him in the middle of a private conversation with Ms. Mizuki. While walking home, they run into Toya once again, this time dressed in a bear costume giving out balloons. After he leaves, there is an earthquake, likely caused by the final Clow Card: The Earthy. | ||||||||
45 | 19 | 'Sakura and the Final Clow Card' / 'The Last Card (2)' Transcription: 'Sakura to Saigo no Kurou Kaado' (Japanese: さくらと最後のクロウカード) | Yorifusa Yamaguchi | Nanase Ohkawa | June 15, 1999 | July 28, 2001 | February 4, 2001 | |
Sakura and Kero combat the destructive Earthy Card, putting the Tokyo citizens to sleep, including Yukito. Using the Wood Card, Sakura is able to restrain Earthy, letting her catch it. With the final Clow Card complete, Kero transforms into his true form of Cerberus, a winged lion. However, the Final Judgement is at hand. Kero assumed Ms. Mizuki was the human form of Yue, the secondary guardian of the cards. However, come midnight, Yukito suddenly transforms into Yue, much to Sakura and Syaoran's shock. The colder, merciless Yue notes there are two Cardcaptors, and quickly defeats Syaoran, taking his cards. | ||||||||
46 | 20 | 'Sakura and the Final Judgment' / 'The Final Judgement' Transcription: 'Sakura to Saigo no Shinpan' (Japanese: さくらと最後の審判) | Shigehito Takayanagi | Nanase Ohkawa | June 22, 1999 | July 28, 2001 | February 11, 2001 | |
Sakura initially refuses to fight Yue, but she tries to find card that can confine him without hurting him. She uses the Wood Card, but as its power falls under Yue's sign of the moon, and he turns it against her, and Yue declares she has failed. Sakura learns that if she fails the Final Judgment, everyone who has ever had anything to do with the cards will forget their feelings for the person they love the most. After seeing a vision of such a world where Kero and Yukito don't exist, Ms. Mizuki uses the bell to enable Sakura to break free from Wood's hold. She explains that her bell was created by Clow Reed to give Sakura another chance. Ready to try again, Sakura releases her wand and it transforms, the end changing to a star-shaped point. She calls Windy, which Yue denounces as being under him as well, but this time he is unable to turn it against her and is captured. Sakura expresses her understanding of his love for Clow, and asks to be friends. Yue declares the trial successful and acknowledges her as his and Kero's new master. Sakura has a vision of Clow Reed who thanks her and explains that her power is of the stars, rather than the Sun or Moon. Sakura celebrates with Tomoyo and Syaoran, while Kero and Yue chat briefly before they return to their false forms. |
Season 3 (1999-2000)[edit]
Org # | US # | Original title translated to English / Cardcaptors title | Directed by | Written by | Original airdate | US airdate | Canadian airdate[32] | |
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47 | 24[n 3] | 'Sakura and the Mysterious Transfer Student' / 'The New Transfer Student' Transcription: 'Sakura to Fushigi na Tenkousei' (Japanese: さくらと不思議な転校生) | Shigehito Takayanagi | Nanase Ohkawa | September 7, 1999 | August 4, 2001 | March 15, 2002[n 2] | |
Several months have passed since Sakura became the new master of the Clow Cards, and things are largely peaceful. At school, Sakura sees the arrival of a new transfer student, Eriol Hiiragizawa, prompting Syaoran to cancel his plans to return to Hong Kong. Toya's school also has a new student, Nakuru Akizuki. After school, it mysteriously begins to rain over Tomoeda, though nowhere else. While investigating the bizarre weather, Sakura finds she is unable to transform her new Star Key into the Star Wand, and is in turn unable to use the Clow Cards. The situation gets so bad that Sakura, Tomoyo and Kero are forced to retreat after Sakura is unable to stop the downpour. | ||||||||
48 | 25[n 4] | 'Sakura and the Awakened Star Key' / 'Unlocking the Key' Transcription: 'Sakura to Mezameta Hoshi no Kagi' (Japanese: さくらとめざめた星の鍵) | Mamoru Kanbe | Nanase Ohkawa | September 14, 1999 | August 4, 2001 | February 8, 2003[n 2] | |
As the mysterious downpour continues over Tomoeda, Syaoran becomes jealous when Eriol befriends Sakura, while Nakuru begins interrupting Toya every time he tries to tell Yukito something important. Kero con
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