Cardcaptor Sakura is my favourite Magical Girl anime; I think by now I’ve seen enough of the genre to say that with confidence. The show exudes optimism without ever feeling overbearing, and it’s world is brightened by a lovable cast of characters. I love the setting, the music, the characters, and of course I love the titular Cardcaptor, Sakura, too.
While the first movie felt a little unnecessary, the sequel is exactly what a Cardcaptor Sakura movie needed to be, and the ending made me smile from ear to ear. The antagonist was somewhat disappointing, but she’s still much better than that forgettable witch from the first movie. I didn’t like either of these films as much as the series, but this was still fun.
My ratings are:
Cardcaptor Sakura – 10/10
Cardcaptor Sakura: The Movie – 6/10
Cardcaptor Sakura: The Sealed Card – 10/10
Leave it to Kero! – 6/10
You’re Wonderful, Sakura-chan! Tomoyo’s Cardcaptor Sakura Video Diary! – 6/10
Alas, my stay in Tomoeda has come to an end. I’m going to miss Yamazaki’s detailed lies.
This review was written on 2021/09/18.
