Clow Reed

Legendary Magician

The legendary magician who created the Clow Cards, and the origin of Eriol and Sakura's magical power.

Quotes

  • Magic exists for harmony
  • Strength is not just about power
  • The mission is passed on
  • The world of magic is vast
  • The cards are a mirror reflecting the user's heart

Trivia

  • Clow Reed is characterized by fusing Eastern and Western magic.
  • His design incorporates elements from characters in CLAMP's other works.
  • Although depicted as a posthumous existence in the story, he continues to greatly influence Sakura and others.
  • His name is said to derive from 'crow' (烏).
  • In the anime version, the voice actor is consistently the same.

Alternate names

Clow Reed Clow Master Clow

Tags

magician magic Clow Cards legend magical girl Cardcaptor Sakura mysterious figure magical power

Profile

Species
human
Gender
Male

Appearance

Overall appearance
A mysterious magician characterized by white long hair and refined facial features. Possesses a calm atmosphere.
Eye color
Brown
Hair color
Silver
Distinguishing features
  • Silver long hair
  • Intellectual gaze
  • Elegant demeanor
Iconic items
  • Clow Cards
  • Magic Staff
  • Cape

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Intellectual
Detailed personality
Calm and composed, wise, possesses extremely high magical talent and insight. Understands his own role and has the kindness to watch over the fates of others.
Keywords
  • Intelligence
  • Enigmatic
  • Calm
  • Kind
  • Noble
Motto
Magic exists to protect the harmony of the world
Talents
  • Advanced magical knowledge
  • Card creation
  • Precognition
  • Transformation magic
  • Teleportation
Skills
  • Clow Card creation
  • Advanced sealing techniques
  • Mental interference
  • Enemy ability analysis
  • Magic circle creation
Motivation
To maintain the harmony of the world and raise powerful magical successors

History

Backstory
Legendary magician who systematized and blended Eastern and Western magic. Created magical cards called Clow Cards, and his magical power was later inherited by Eriol and Sakura. His existence is shrouded in mystery and respected by many magicians.
Debut date
1996
Work title
Cardcaptor Sakura
Media type
Manga

Creation of the Clow Cards

Significant event
Creation of the Clow Cards
Description
Created powerful magical cards in the world, influencing many magicians.

Spiritual appearance at the climax

Significant event
Spiritual appearance at the climax
Description
Even after death, influenced Sakura and watched over her growth.

Inheritance of magical power to Eriol

Significant event
Inheritance of magical power to Eriol
Description
Entrusted part of his own magical power to Eriol, becoming the key to the story.

Relationships

Sakura Kinomoto

Protégé

Entrusted the power of the Clow Cards to Sakura and guided her.

Tomoyo Daidouji

Yukito Tsukishiro (Eriol)

Successor

Had him inherit his own magical power.

Magicians

Magicians: legendary

Media appearances

Cardcaptor Sakura

Manga / Supporting

Serialization started in 1996

Cardcaptor Sakura

Anime / Supporting

1998 TV series

Cardcaptor Sakura: The Movie

Movie / Supporting

Released in 1999

Cardcaptor Sakura: Clear Card Arc

Anime / Supporting

2018 TV series

Voice cast and creators

Takeshi Aono

Voice actor
Takeshi Aono
Language
Japanese
Version or series
TV anime version

Akio Ōtsuka

Voice actor
Akio Ōtsuka
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Movie version

CLAMP

Creator name
CLAMP
Role
Original author

CLAMP

Creator name
CLAMP
Role
Character designer

NAS

Creator name
NAS
Role
Animation studio

Kodansha

Creator name
Kodansha
Role
Publisher

Related goods

Clow Card Replica

Item name
Clow Card Replica
Category
Accessory
Availability
Limited

Clow Reed Figure

Item name
Clow Reed Figure
Category
Figure
Availability
Regular