Cardcaptor Sakura (1998)
Kernel Score: 90% · 780 ratings
Genres: Animation, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Action & Adventure
First aired: 1998-04-07
Seasons: 4 · 92 episodes
Where to watch Cardcaptor Sakura
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
Sakura Kinomoto, an elementary school student who discovers that she possesses magical powers after accidentally freeing a set of magical cards from the book they had been sealed in for years. She is then tasked with retrieving those cards in order to avoid an unknown catastrophe from befalling the world.
Cardcaptor Sakura parents' guide: ages 5+
Parents need to know that Cardcaptor Sakura is a magical girl anime about a schoolgirl collecting enchanted cards.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official TV-PG rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Cast
- Sakura Tange as Sakura Kinomoto (voice)
- Junko Iwao as Tomoyo Daidouji (voice)
- Motoko Kumai as Syaoran Li (voice)
- Aya Hisakawa as Kerberos (voice)
- Emi Shinohara as Naoko Yanagisawa (voice)
- Hideyuki Tanaka as Fujitaka Kinomoto (voice)
- Masaya Onosaka as Kerberos(big) (voice)
- Megumi Ogata as Yukito Tsukishiro (voice)
- Tomokazu Seki as Touya Kinomoto (voice)
- Yukana as Meiling Li (voice)
Cardcaptor Sakura FAQ
Is Cardcaptor Sakura good?
Cardcaptor Sakura has a 90% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 780 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Cardcaptor Sakura?
In the US you can buy it from Prime Video, Apple TV and Google Play.
Is Cardcaptor Sakura OK for kids?
Cardcaptor Sakura is rated TV-PG. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 5+. Parents need to know that Cardcaptor Sakura is a magical girl anime about a schoolgirl collecting enchanted cards.
What shows are like Cardcaptor Sakura?
If you liked Cardcaptor Sakura, try Kamisama Kiss, Witch Craft Works, Little Witch Academia and Sailor Moon.