Spinel Sun

Familiar created by Eriol

A familiar created by Eriol, usually in the form of a black cat. An intellectual being that supports its master.

Quotes

  • “Spinel Sun, you're up.”
  • “I will do my utmost for my master.”
  • “Don't let your guard down even in black cat form.”

Trivia

  • Spinel Sun is usually a black cat but is a magical creature capable of transforming into a human form.
  • Gives a strong intellectual impression as Eriol's secretary-like existence.
  • The Japanese voice actor is Daisuke Sakaguchi.
  • The name derives from combining the gem 'spinel' and 'sun' meaning sun.

Alternate names

Spinel Spinel the Black Cat

Tags

Black cat Familiar Magic Cardcaptor Sakura Eriol Magical girl Fairy Mysterious Magician

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Profile

Species
Black cat (can transform)
Gender
Male

Appearance

Overall appearance
Mainly takes the form of a black cat with sharp eyes and a mysterious aura. Can transform into a humanoid form, but is basically a black cat.
Eye color
Green
Hair color
Black
Distinguishing features
  • Black fur
  • Sharp green eyes
Iconic items
  • Glasses (human form)
  • Staff (when using magic)

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Intellectual
Detailed personality
Calm and composed, intellectual, acts precisely as a loyal familiar to Eriol. Possesses a strong will to protect his master.
Keywords
  • Loyal
  • Calm
  • Intellectual
  • Strong sense of responsibility
  • Mysterious
Motto
To do one's best for the master
Talents
  • Knowledge of magic
  • Transformation ability
  • Combat ability
  • Information gathering
  • Analytical skills
Skills
  • Teleportation
  • Deployment of magical barriers
  • Generation of illusions
Motivation
To assist Eriol and protect the cards
Habits
Usually behaves calmly in cat form, but transforms into human form in times of crisis
Favorite foods
Fish, Cat treats
Favorite places
Eriol's study, Secret hideout
Favorite colors
Black, Green
Disliked situations
Putting comrades in danger, Disorderly actions

History

Backstory
A magical lifeform created by Eriol as his familiar. Usually takes the form of a black cat and secretly monitors the cards while assisting Eriol.
Debut date
April 7, 1998
Work title
Cardcaptor Sakura
Media type
Anime
Episode or chapter
Episode 1

First appearance

Significant event
First appearance
Description
First appears as Eriol's familiar, showing up before Sakura in black cat form.

Transformation into human form

Significant event
Transformation into human form
Description
Transforms into human form in important scenes in the story to support magical battles.

Protection of the cards

Significant event
Protection of the cards
Description
Plays an important role in helping Sakura during the mission to protect the cards.

Relationships

Eriol

Guardian

Creator and master. Pledges absolute loyalty.

Sakura Kinomoto

Ally

Watches over Sakura and supports the collection of magical cards.

Kerberos

Teammate

In a cooperative relationship as guardians of the cards.

Eriol's magical faction

Eriol's magical faction: strategist

Media appearances

Cardcaptor Sakura

Anime / Supporting

1998 TV series

Cardcaptor Sakura: The Sealed Card

Movie / Supporting

2000 theatrical release

Cardcaptor Sakura: Magical Girl Sakura

Movie / Supporting

2000 theatrical release

Cardcaptor Sakura

Manga / Supporting

1996-2000

Voice cast and creators

Daisuke Sakaguchi

Voice actor
Daisuke Sakaguchi
Language
Japanese
Version or series
TV anime version

Christopher Bevins

Voice actor
Christopher Bevins
Language
English
Version or series
English dub version

CLAMP

Creator name
CLAMP
Role
Original author

CLAMP

Creator name
CLAMP
Role
Character designer

Related goods

Spinel Sun plush

Item name
Spinel Sun plush
Category
Plush or doll
Availability
Regular

Spinel Sun figure

Item name
Spinel Sun figure
Category
Figure
Availability
Limited

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