Characters
Main characters in Cardcaptor Sakura
This guide identifies 4 central characters and keeps later outcomes outside the spoiler-free overview.
- Sakura KinomotoA central member of Cardcaptor Sakura's cast. Follow the main anime route for their role and relationships without jumping ahead to later outcomes.
- Tomoyo DaidoujiA central member of Cardcaptor Sakura's cast. Follow the main anime route for their role and relationships without jumping ahead to later outcomes.
- Syaoran LiA central member of Cardcaptor Sakura's cast. Follow the main anime route for their role and relationships without jumping ahead to later outcomes.
- KeroberosA central member of Cardcaptor Sakura's cast. Follow the main anime route for their role and relationships without jumping ahead to later outcomes.
Watch order
How to start watching Cardcaptor Sakura
The safest first-viewing route follows the main release before optional or alternate material.
- 01Begin with Cardcaptor Sakura episode 1
The main anime includes 70 episodes in the original television series with approximately 25 minutes. Follow the numbered television episodes in their original release order.
- 02Continue through each released season
The original television series is complete; Clear Card is a later continuation. Keep numbered seasons and cours in release order so character introductions, reveals and returning story threads retain their intended context.
- 03Check side material separately
Films, specials, recaps, OVAs and alternate adaptations are not treated as required chapters unless the official franchise source places them in the main sequence.
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Season status and episode guide
The table separates the primary anime record from optional franchise material instead of guessing unannounced season or episode totals.
| Format | Episode scope | Release window | Current status |
|---|---|---|---|
| TV | 70 episodes in the original television series | April 7, 1998–2000-03-21 for the original television series | The original television series is complete; Clear Card is a later continuation |
Typical runtime: Approximately 25 minutes. The listed season is Spring 1998; recap material and promotional shorts are excluded unless the record explicitly includes them.
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Where to watch Cardcaptor Sakura
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