A thorough review of Cardcaptor Sakura's new chapter, "Clear Card Arc"! Explaining its appeal and evolution

"Cardcaptor Sakura: Clear Card" - The charm of transparent cards and a new adventure

Cardcaptor Sakura: Clear Card is a TV anime series based on the popular manga series by CLAMP, which aired on NHK BS Premium from January 7 to June 10, 2018. The 22 episodes, each 30 minutes long, once again immerse viewers in Sakura's magical world. The series follows Sakura as she advances to her first year of junior high school and takes on new cards and adventures.

story

Sakura has been preventing disasters from occurring around the world by collecting the Clow Cards and turning them into her own cards. Then, in April, when the cherry blossoms are in full bloom, she advances to her first year of junior high school. She is reunited with Syaoran, who had returned to Hong Kong, and is overjoyed to be able to attend school with him, but one night, something strange happens to the cards she has collected. Furthermore, mysterious events occur one after another in Tomoeda Town, and guided by the "key" she encountered in her dream, Sakura begins to collect the cards again. Meanwhile, a new girl transfers to her class, and a new adventure begins for Sakura.

cast

The cast from the original work continues to play the same roles, including Sakura Tange as Sakura, Hisakawa Aya as Cerberus, Iwao Junko as Daidouji Tomoyo, and Kumai Motoko as Li Syaoran. In addition, new characters Yuna D. Kaito is played by Hanae Natsuki, and Momo is played by Kotobuki Minako, adding a new charm to the story. The voice actors for each character perform brilliantly, drawing the viewer into the story.

Main Staff

The director is Morio Asaka, the series composition and script are by Nanase Ohkawa, the character design is by Kunihiko Hamada, the sound director is Masafumi Mima, and the music is by Takayuki Negishi. The animation is by Madhouse, and NHK, NHK Enterprises, and Kodansha are in charge of production and writing. The staff has come together to faithfully reproduce the worldview of the original work while bringing out new charms.

Main Characters

The main character, Sakura Kinomoto, is an A-type girl born on April 1st, and her best asset is her energy. She likes music and physical education, but is not good at math. Guided by the sealed beast, Kero-chan, she collects cards as a cardcaptor. Tomoyo Daidouji is an A-type girl born on September 3rd, and loves Sakura, making all of her clothes when she goes looking for cards. She enjoys taking videos of Sakura's exploits. Syaoran Li is an O-type girl born on July 13th, and is a transfer student from Hong Kong, and is a distant relative of the magician Clow Reed. She uses a compass to collect the Clow Cards, and is Sakura's rival. Kero-chan is a sealed beast who protects the book of the Clow Cards, and has a stuffed animal-like appearance due to lack of magical power. She speaks in Osaka dialect and loves sweets. Fujitaka Kinomoto was born on January 3rd and is Sakura's father. He has a gentle personality and is a university lecturer. Kinomoto Touya is Sakura's older brother, born on February 29th, blood type O, and is seven years older than her. Although he acts mean, he is actually very worried about Sakura. Tsukishiro Yukito is Sakura's best friend, born on December 25th, blood type AB, and is someone Sakura looks up to. He loves to eat a lot.

subtitle

The subtitles of each episode depict Sakura's daily life and her encounters with new cards. Starting with episode 1, "Sakura and the Transparent Card," through episode 22, "Sakura's Transparent Card," Sakura's growth and adventures are depicted. Each episode features a different card she encounters, and the highlight is how she overcomes it.

Related Titles

Cardcaptor Sakura: Clear Card has been published by Kodansha in seven volumes. By reading the original manga, you can enjoy the world of Sakura even more deeply. You can also learn the full story of Sakura's growth and adventures by reading the original Cardcaptor Sakura series.

Theme songs and music

The opening theme is "CLEAR" by Maaya Sakamoto, with lyrics by Maaya Sakamoto, music by Yoshiki Mizuno, and arrangement by Shin Kono. The ending theme is "Jewelry" by Saori Hayami, with lyrics and music by Saori Hayami, and arrangement by Tatsuya Kurauchi. These songs add excitement to Sakura's new adventure.

Ratings and Recommendations

Cardcaptor Sakura: Clear Card is a work that can be enjoyed by fans of the original work as well as new viewers. It depicts Sakura's growth and encounter with new cards, as well as friendship and family bonds, and unfolds a heartwarming story. The character designs and music are also wonderful, making it a visual and aural treat. Sakura's new adventure and the process of unraveling the mystery of the transparent cards are not to be missed.

The reasons why I recommend this work are as follows:

• The story unfolds in a way that draws viewers in as Sakura grows and goes on new adventures.
• The staff's ability to faithfully recreate the worldview of the original while bringing out new appeal
• The character designs and music are wonderful, making it a visual and aural pleasure.
• Filled with heartwarming episodes depicting friendship and family ties.
• Don't miss the process of unraveling the mystery of the transparent card.

Cardcaptor Sakura: Clear Card is a wonderful work that depicts Sakura's new adventures and growth. It is enjoyable for fans of the original work and new viewers alike, so please give it a watch. You will have a heartwarming time as you experience Sakura's magical world once again.