Sakura Kinomoto

Cardcaptor

The protagonist of Cardcaptor Sakura, a magical girl who collects magical cards despite being an elementary school student. She has a bright and kind personality and is loved by those around her.

Quotes

  • It'll be absolutely fine!
  • Hanyaan
  • Gotta enjoy life
  • I believe in your heart
  • Magic is in everyone's heart

Trivia

  • Favorite flower is cherry blossom, birthday is April 1st.
  • Catchphrases are "Hanyaan", "Hoe~", "Hau~"
  • Good at cooking pancakes, dislikes konnyaku.
  • The first card used with the Star Wand was "Wind (Windy)".
  • Often oversleeps and is about to be late for school.
  • Belongs to the cheerleading club.

Alternate names

Sakura Sakura Kinomoto Cardcaptor Sakura

Tags

Magical Girl Elementary School Student Cardcaptor Cute Heroine Friendship Romance Anime Protagonist CLAMP Work Magician

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Profile

Species
Human
Gender
Female
Birthday
April 1

Appearance

Overall appearance
Brown short hair with hair accessories. Petite and cute appearance.
Height
Approximately 145cm (around 4th grade)
Weight
Secret
Eye color
Brown
Hair color
Brown
Distinguishing features
  • Short hair
  • Hair accessories
  • Childlike round face
Iconic items
  • Sealing Wand
  • Star Wand
  • Clow Cards
  • Rollerblades
  • Cheerleading Outfit
  • Pink Magical Outfit

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Kind
Detailed personality
Bright, honest, and caring towards friends. A bit airheaded and crybaby, but hardworking and kind-hearted. Trusts people easily without suspicion.
Keywords
  • Bright
  • Kind
  • Honest
  • Hardworking
  • Airheaded
  • Friends-first
  • A bit of a crybaby
  • Curious
Motto
It'll be absolutely fine!
Talents
  • Magical talent
  • Good at all sports
  • Cheerleading
  • Rollerblade handling
Skills
  • Cardcapturing
  • Cooking (pancakes, etc.)
  • General housework
  • Baton twirling
Motivation
To collect and seal magical cards to protect people
Habits
Has catchphrases like "Hanyaan" and "Hoe~"
Favorite foods
Pancakes, Omelet rice, Shrimp fry, Noodles
Favorite colors
Pink, White
Hobbies
Cheerleading, Baton twirling, Rollerblades
Disliked foods
Konnyaku

History

Backstory
Lost her mother at a young age and grew up in a family of three with her father and brother. Accidentally found the book of Clow Cards and was chosen by the sealing beast Kerberos to become a Cardcaptor. Initially reluctant about collecting cards, she gradually bonded with the cards and Kerberos, actively fulfilling her role as a magical girl. In the middle school arc, she challenges the mystery of new transparent cards.
Debut date
May 1, 1996
Work title
Cardcaptor Sakura
Media type
Manga

Clow Cards Arc

Significant event
Clow Cards Arc
Description
Becomes a Cardcaptor and begins the adventure to recover the Clow Cards

Obtaining the Star Wand

Significant event
Obtaining the Star Wand
Description
After the final trial, obtains a staff imbued with new magical power "Star Power"

Sakura Cards Arc

Significant event
Sakura Cards Arc
Description
Transforms Clow Cards into her own cards to gain their true power

Clear Cards Arc

Significant event
Clear Cards Arc
Description
Middle school arc challenging the mystery of transparent cards and new magic

Relationships

Fujitaka Kinomoto

Father

Kind and gentle father. Archaeologist and family-oriented.

Touya Kinomoto

Sibling

7 years older brother. Talks harshly but cherishes his little sister.

Tomoyo Daidouji

Best friend

Best friend since elementary school, in charge of Sakura's battle costumes and video recording.

Syaoran Li

Friend / loveInterest

Initially rivals, but gradually become mutual lovers.

Kerberos

Guardian

Guardian of the Clow Cards and sealing beast. Supports Sakura's magic.

Tomoeda Elementary School Cheerleading Club

Tomoeda Elementary School Cheerleading Club: member

Media appearances

Cardcaptor Sakura

Manga / Protagonist

Serialization started in 1996

Cardcaptor Sakura TV Series

Anime / Protagonist

1998 NHK Educational TV

Cardcaptor Sakura The Movie

Movie / Protagonist

Released in 1999 and 2000

Cardcaptor Sakura: Clear Card Arc

Anime / Protagonist

Aired in 2018

Voice cast and creators

Sakura Tange

Voice actor
Sakura Tange
Language
Japanese
Version or series
TV Anime Version
Notes
Original, representative voice actress

Colleen O'Shaughnessey

Voice actor
Colleen O'Shaughnessey
Language
English
Version or series
English Dub (Cardcaptors)

CLAMP

Creator name
CLAMP
Role
Original author

CLAMP

Creator name
CLAMP
Role
Character designer

Kodansha

Creator name
Kodansha
Role
Publisher

Madhouse

Creator name
Madhouse
Role
Animation studio

Related goods

Sakura Kinomoto Figure

Item name
Sakura Kinomoto Figure
Category
Figure
Availability
Regular

Cardcaptor Sakura Plush

Item name
Cardcaptor Sakura Plush
Category
Plush or doll
Availability
Regular

Battle Costume Outfit

Item name
Battle Costume Outfit
Category
Apparel
Availability
Limited

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