Yue

Clow Cards' Judge

Judge of the Clow Cards and Yukito's true form. Guardian of Cardcaptor Sakura, possesses immense magical power.

Quotes

  • “I am Yue, the Judge of the Clow Cards.”
  • “I shall verify if your power is genuine.”
  • “This world of magic will not collapse easily.”
  • “I believe you can overcome it.”
  • “True power comes from a pure heart.”

Trivia

  • Yukito and Yue are the same entity but possess different personalities.
  • Yue's name evokes the beauty of the moon.
  • Voice actor changes with the work's generation.
  • Ice sword symbolizes powerful magic.
  • Mask-wearing scene is characteristic of Yue's battle form.

Alternate names

Yue Yue Yukito's True Form Clow Cards' Judge

Tags

Clow Card Magical Girl Judge Moon Yue Yukito Cardcaptor Sakura Transformation Mysterious Being Spirit

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Profile

Species
Spirit
Gender
Male

Appearance

Overall appearance
Mystical white spirit form with primarily white long hair and sharp, cold, almond-shaped eyes. Normally appears in human form (Yukito) with a gentle expression, but Yue's form is strict and dignified.
Height
About 180cm
Eye color
Blue
Hair color
White
Distinguishing features
  • Long white hair
  • Sharp blue eyes
  • Ice-like cold aura
Iconic items
  • White Cloak
  • Ice Sword
  • Magical Seal
  • Black Mask (in use)

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Strict
Detailed personality
Normally calm and composed, intellectual. Strong sense of responsibility, takes pride in role as Clow Cards' judge. Strict with Sakura but harbors deep affection and trust. Yukito form is mild-mannered and kind.
Keywords
  • Calm
  • Strong sense of responsibility
  • Intellectual
  • Dignified
  • Guardian
  • Dual nature
Motto
Accept both weakness and strength; in the end, justice prevails.
Talents
  • Magic control ability
  • Long lifespan as a spirit
  • Card judging ability
Skills
  • Ice and wind magic
  • Transformation ability
  • Swordsmanship
  • Defensive magic
Motivation
Protect the order of the Clow Cards and properly recognize the new magical successor. Watch over Sakura's growth and success.
Habits
Gives a cold impression but restrained in emotional expression.
Favorite colors
White, Blue
Disliked situations
Injustice, Betrayal, Attacks on the weak

History

Backstory
One of the spirits created by Clow Reed, plays the role of protecting and judging the Clow Cards in the Cardcaptor Sakura story. Appears in the human world as Yukito, develops complex emotions through interactions with Sakura and others.
Debut date
May 18, 1996
Work title
Cardcaptor Sakura
Media type
Manga

Revelation of Yue's Identity

Significant event
Revelation of Yue's Identity
Description
Yukito's true identity as Yue is revealed, depicting his mission as the Clow Cards' judge.

Clow Cards Judgment

Significant event
Clow Cards Judgment
Description
Imposes a trial to recognize Sakura as the new Cardcaptor.

Bond with Clow Reed

Significant event
Bond with Clow Reed
Description
Reveals long-standing relationship with Clow Reed, serving an important role as harmonizer of his magic.

Relationships

Clow Reed

Creator and magical mentor. Shares a deep bond.

Sakura Kinomoto

Protégée

Gave trial as Cardcaptor, ultimately accepted and became her guardian.

Yukito

Best friend

Actually the same person; Yukito is Yue's false form.

Clow Card Judge

Clow Card Judge: leader

Media appearances

Cardcaptor Sakura

Manga / Supporting

Serialization began in 1996

Cardcaptor Sakura

Anime / Supporting

1998 TV series

Cardcaptor Sakura: The Sealed Card

Movie / Supporting

1999 theatrical release

Cardcaptor Sakura: Sakura's Exclusive Weapon (Clear Card Arc)

Movie / Supporting

2018 and later

Voice cast and creators

Tomokazu Seki

Voice actor
Tomokazu Seki
Language
Japanese
Version or series
TV anime version, theatrical version

Akira Ishida

Voice actor
Akira Ishida
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Clear Card Arc

CLAMP

Creator name
CLAMP
Role
Original author

CLAMP

Creator name
CLAMP
Role
Character designer

Madhouse

Creator name
Madhouse
Role
Animation studio

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Yue Figure

Item name
Yue Figure
Category
Figure
Availability
Regular

Yue Acrylic Stand

Item name
Yue Acrylic Stand
Category
Accessory
Availability
Limited

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