Cardcaptor Sakura (1998)
An elementary schooler discovers magical powers and embarks on a whimsical, heartwarming adventure to save the world.
Sakura Kinomoto, an elementary school student who discovers that she possesses magical powers after accidentally freeing a set of magical cards from the book they had been sealed in for years. She is then tasked with retrieving those cards in order to avoid an unknown catastrophe from befalling the world.
How intense is Cardcaptor Sakura?
Cardcaptor Sakura has no gore and some violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is measured, and it is a comfort watch and a family watch. The humor runs wholesome. Rated TV-PG.
What Cardcaptor Sakura feels like
- Tone
- whimsicalheartwarmingupliftingcozy
- Pace
- Measured
- Humor
- wholesome
- Best for
- Comfort watchFamily nightFull attention
Where to stream Cardcaptor Sakura
Not on a US subscription service at our last check. Rent or buy may still be an option.
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Is Cardcaptor Sakura for you?
Is Cardcaptor Sakura scary?
No. Cardcaptor Sakura is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Cardcaptor Sakura gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is Cardcaptor Sakura sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is Cardcaptor Sakura OK for kids?
It is rated TV-PG and nothing here runs hot: scare 0, gore 0, violence 1, each out of 3. A safe family pick by the numbers.
How long is Cardcaptor Sakura?
Episodes run about 25m.
Where can I stream Cardcaptor Sakura?
Cardcaptor Sakura is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does Cardcaptor Sakura have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves things open rather than tying them up.
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