柊沢エリオル

The magician who is the reincarnation of Clow Reed

Sakura's classmate in 'Cardcaptor Sakura' and the reincarnation of Clow Reed. A mysterious boy who plots the sealing and reconstruction of the Clow Cards.

Quotes

  • People can change their future by choosing something.
  • The light you hold cannot be extinguished by anyone.
  • Clow Reed's magical power is not just ordinary magic.
  • I've been waiting at the same age as you all this time.
  • Even villains sometimes play a role to protect someone.

Trivia

  • Eriol's true nature is a calm and powerful magician, but he restrains himself to maintain his boy appearance.
  • Normally uses polite speech, but switches to casual when revealing true identity, and voice lowers.
  • The staff is a special custom longer than Sakura's with larger decorations.
  • Raised in England, appears as a transfer student at Tomoeda Elementary School.
  • Created servants Spinel and Ruby through magic.
  • The other half of Clow Reed's split soul.

Alternate names

Eriol Hiragizawa エリオル Eriol

Tags

Cardcaptor Sakura Magical Girl England Clow Reed Magical Power Sakura's Classmate Clow Cards Villain

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Profile

Species
Human
Gender
Male
Birthday
March 23

Appearance

Overall appearance
A gentle boy wearing glasses. Occasionally exudes an unsettling atmosphere. Sometimes wears black-based formal attire.
Eye color
Brown
Hair color
Black
Distinguishing features
  • Glasses
  • Gentle expression and occasionally unsettling atmosphere
  • Often wears formal attire
Iconic items
  • Staff (longer than Sakura's staff with larger decorations)
  • Glasses

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Enigmatic
Detailed personality
Highly intelligent, proficient in sports and all housework. Uses polite language with Sakura and others, but switches to casual first-person speech and a lower voice when dealing with subordinates or revealing his true identity. Kind-hearted and cherishes Sakura, while acting as the villain for card reconstruction. Also has a calm and calculating side.
Keywords
  • Intellectual
  • Calm
  • Calculating
  • Kind
  • Enigmatic
  • Magician
  • Housework Pro
  • Polite Speech
  • Villain Acting
Talents
  • Exceptional magical power
  • Magical talent
  • Superior intellect
  • All housework
  • Sports all-rounder
Skills
  • Magic staff operation
  • Tactical thinking
  • Surrounding observation
  • Multilingual including English
Motivation
To preserve world harmony through the sealing of Clow Cards and creation of new cards. Control and maximal utilization of powerful magical power.
Habits
Occasionally switches between polite speech and casual speech, with scene changes appearing in that switch.
Flower
Cherry blossoms
Favorite colors
Black

History

Backstory
Clow Reed's soul split into two at the moment of death, and one part reincarnated as Eriol. Raised in England in his early years, he transfers to Tomoeda Elementary School. For the purpose of sealing and reconstructing the Clow Cards, he stages card incidents with subordinates like Spinel and Ruby, giving trials to Sakura. While keeping his true identity secret, he deepens bonds with Sakura and her friends. To prevent the loss of the cards' power, he supports Sakura who possesses star power, and after completing his mission, returns to England.
Work title
Cardcaptor Sakura
Media type
Manga

Transfer to Tomoeda Elementary School

Significant event
Transfer to Tomoeda Elementary School
Description
Transfers from England and appears in the story.

Revelation as Clow Reed's reincarnation

Significant event
Revelation as Clow Reed's reincarnation
Description
Identity revealed as the mastermind of the card sealing incidents.

Card reconstruction plan

Significant event
Card reconstruction plan
Description
Executes the plan to seal Clow Cards and transform them into new cards.

Close exchanges with Sakura

Significant event
Close exchanges with Sakura
Description
Builds a caring and supportive relationship with Sakura despite opposition.

Return to England

Significant event
Return to England
Description
After mission completion, returns to England and lives with subordinates and Kaho Mizuki.

Relationships

木之本桜

Friend

Becomes close through the trials of card sealing and reconstruction.

ケルベロス

Teammate

Subordinate and collaborator

ルビー・ムーン / 秋月奈久留

Teammate

Created servant with a bright side

観月歌帆

Lover

Lives together in England in a mutual relationship

Eriol's retainers

Eriol's retainers: leader

Media appearances

Cardcaptor Sakura

Manga / Supporting

Cardcaptor Sakura

Anime / Supporting

Voice cast and creators

佐々木望

Voice actor
佐々木望
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Original Manga and Anime

CLAMP

Creator name
CLAMP
Role
Original author

Kodansha

Creator name
Kodansha
Role
Publisher

Madhouse

Creator name
Madhouse
Role
Animation studio

Related goods

Eriol's Staff Figure

Item name
Eriol's Staff Figure
Category
Figure
Availability
Limited

Eriol's Glasses

Item name
Eriol's Glasses
Category
Accessory
Availability
Regular

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