Card Captor Sakura is a shoujo meant for a younger audience. Yes, that was meant to be painfully obvious, but I wanted put an emphasis on that, as it affects the way I rate a series. Now, let's get started, shall we. I will start with aesthetics and move on to plot structures.
Art: 10/10
Once again, I am rating the Bluray version, which is phenomenally different than the original release. Now, I'd like to mention that CCS went for a much simpler revision than, let's say, DBZ:Kai. They went over lines and fixed quality and coloring, mainly. The result is still amazing, as the colors are much clearer and much more radiant than before, which really gives a lot more to look at. the outlining in certain shots is slightly odd, but if you're unconcerned with minor details, it wouldn't bother you. Overall this show has always been outstanding in its' art and animation, because there was true effort put into it. After all, this is a show with a lot of 'heart' in it, in every single aspect.
Sound: 10/10
This is rather biased of me, as I've been listening to the OP's and ED's since I was a child. They grew on me. But, it's very true that all of them are extraordinary is execution. They're all radically different and fun, and I never skipped an opening as I was watching the series. Now, to touch up on the soundtrack itself... Well, I can't say it's the best. In execution, it's actually rather weak. But all the music is distinctive and upbeat and actually genuinely fun, and I could never hate it, even if the track are rather simple.
Story: 8/10
Over the course of 70 episodes, the show develops very, very nicely. It is essentially divided into two arcs that have a rather different feel to them. The first one is more introductory, in a sense, and is arguably more filler-filled, although none of them are a waste of time. The second one starts to build on already established relationships and events and expands them into something more complex. The story almost never feels like it's being dragged out, and has good flow. The only reason I'm giving it an 8 is because I'm not a long-series fanatic and have a serious problem when episodes refuse to get to the point. If you're used to watching long shows unlike me, please. Consider this a 10.
Character: 10/10
The one true reason I think Card Captor Sakura is a masterpiece. The real 'magic' of this series isn't in the Clow Cards, but in the characters and the weaving relationships between all of them. Yes, it's a show that's know for more... risque relationships, but never does it shove any of it in your face. It's there if you care to look at it, and you should care if you want to fully enjoy this series, but no relationship here is off-putting. It's all subtle exchanges and romance and longing looks and build ups and character growth and - Really, this series is a gold mine for an amazing character cast.
Enjoyment: 7/10
This series is comparably long. Never does it feel necessarily long, but it is. And once in a while I find myself thinking "they could've done with one less card on this show", because some episodes seem a little too lukewarm to properly enjoy. If you're a fan of cute things, and shoujo, and romance, and day-to-day, you will enjoy this series thoroughly. If you're more like me, and are looking for something very compact and story-driven, you will have to power through some episodes.
Overall: 8/10
I consider this a classic. Everyone, who considers themselves to be an avid fan, should watch this at least once in their life. I don't think there's a yes/no/maybe here. CCS Sakura sets an example (that was practically never followed correctly, I might add) of a good shoujo standard. CLAMP, as a whole, have always been amazing at creating interesting characters and weaving complex (or deliciously simple) relationships. Unless you're strictly against shoujo and need blood in your television, you probably will not enjoy it so much. Everyone else, should definitely give it a few go's.
