Cardcaptor Sakura Clear Card-hen

Picks up where the story left off with a modern twist to make it relevant for the new generation. Did not disappoint! Takes me back to my child hood in the best way.

Sakura is a classic anime to watch if you are into anime. And even if you aren't, it's not impossible that you have heard of it. This season of the anime comes many many many years after the conclusion of the first season. And whether the first season was amazing, backed with action and a cute plot, this season is a disappointment. There are some elements of suspense to keep you going, but the anime focuses mainly on Sakura's school life, her bakind cakes and visiting friends. The new cards and villain doesn't add anything new to the mix and the second season feels more like a prequel to the third season, as it was more like and introduction to what it going to come next.

These comments assume people will have watched the original 'Cardcaptor Sakura' so will be familiar with the characters and the magical cards Sakura has collected. Watching this without watching the original might be rather confusing.

This series, made several years after the original, is set immediately after that original. Following a strange dream all of Sakura's cards turn clear and no longer work and her magical staff has changed. Once again strange things happen; the work of a new set of cards... the clear cards. With the help of her friends Sakura begins collecting these cards. The dreams continue; it would appear that Sakura's increasing powers haven't gone unnoticed.

I must admit I came to 'Cardcaptor Sakura' rather late but as an anime fan I wanted to watch this classic. I enjoyed the original and found this to be just as much fun. I like the fact that even though it was made twenty years later the makers didn't find it necessary to 'improve' character designs; this means one can watch this straight after the original without thinking it is too different. That isn't to say there are no changes... the cards, which are still similar in basic design, look great. The animation is also impressive. The ending does leave questions unanswered so hopefully we will get more in future. Overall I'd certainly recommend this to fans of the original; it was great seeing all the old characters back in a new story, which also introduces some new characters.

These comments are based on watching the series in Japanese with English subtitles.

Kinda dissapointed with the direction of the storyline but its too early to decide whether its awful or not. So far, just average. Not as good as the original tbh. Its the continuation from the original series and maybe the 2nd movie. Recommended.

The modern animation style of this kawaii magical girl series greatly inspires me! I also love how Sonia Nevermind & Monophanie's English VA voices as Tomyo!