Yukito Tsukishiro

The human guise of Yue, guardian of the Clow Cards

A character from Cardcaptor Sakura. He is the protagonist's friend and takes the form of Yue, the guardian of the Clow Cards. He is also the best friend of Sakura's brother, Toya.

Quotes

  • "It's okay, I'm with you"
  • "Sakura, you are truly strong"
  • "No matter what, I'm on your side"
  • "Use your power for what you must protect"
  • "The cards are not just tools"

Trivia

  • Yue is Yukito Tsukishiro's true form, and Yukito is his human guise.
  • Fans distinguish between Yue and Yukito by differences in their speech patterns and endings.
  • Voice actress Motoko Kumai is known for the original role of Yue/Yukito.
  • Yukito plays an important role as the best friend of Sakura's brother, Toya.

Alternate names

Yukito Tsukishiro Tsukishiro Yukito Yue's human guise Yukito

Tags

Magical girl Cardcaptor Sakura Guardian Brother's friend Yue Yukito Tsukishiro Cool character Student Transformation

Profile

Species
Human
Gender
Male
Birthday
December 4

Appearance

Overall appearance
He has slightly long pale silver hair and calm, slitted eyes, with a handsome and refined face. He has a cool and composed atmosphere.
Height
About 175cm
Weight
Secret
Eye color
Blue
Hair color
Silver
Distinguishing features
  • Slitted eyes
  • Pale silver hair
  • Calm expression
Iconic items
  • Sweater
  • Scarf
  • School uniform
  • Magic stone used for transforming into Yue

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Kind
Detailed personality
He is considerate and gentle, naturally giving a sense of reassurance to those around him. He is devoted to Sakura and Toya, sometimes acting cool but kind at heart. He also struggles between his sense of duty as Yue and his human emotions.
Keywords
  • Kind
  • Cool
  • Devoted
  • Gentle
  • Attentive
  • Sense of responsibility
Talents
  • Immense magical power as a magical guardian
  • Clairvoyance
  • Calm judgment
  • High combat ability
  • Transformation ability
Skills
  • Management of magic cards
  • Use of Clow Cards
  • Martial arts
Motivation
To protect the Clow Cards and continue supporting the Cardcaptor Sakura.
Habits
Speaks in a calm tone. His occasional gentle smile is memorable.
Favorite foods
Japanese sweets, Matcha, Seasonal fruits
Hobbies
Reading, Walking, Music appreciation
Favorite places
School, Toya's house, Shrine
Disliked situations
Feeling powerless, When he can't protect someone
Disliked foods
Overly spicy food

History

Backstory
Yukito Tsukishiro is the best friend of the protagonist's brother, Toya Tsukishiro, and the human guise of Yue, the guardian of the Clow Cards. He normally lives as a gentle and kind human youth, but transforms into his true form as the magical guardian Yue when needed to manage the cards and support the protagonist.
Debut date
April 7, 1996
Work title
Cardcaptor Sakura
Media type
Anime
Episode or chapter
Episode 1

Awakening as Yue

Significant event
Awakening as Yue
Description
The important moment when he transforms into his true guardian form, Yue, to protect the cards.

Meeting with Sakura

Significant event
Meeting with Sakura
Description
The first contact with the protagonist Sakura, beginning their relationship where he supports her path as a Cardcaptor.

Friendship with Toya

Significant event
Friendship with Toya
Description
Yukito shares a warm friendship with Toya as his best friend, supporting each other while sharing deep secrets.

Relationships

Toya Tsukishiro

Sibling

Best friends bound by a strong bond like brothers.

Sakura Kinomoto

Supporter

Watches over Sakura's growth as a Cardcaptor and provides advice

Guardian of the Clow Cards

Guardian of the Clow Cards: leader

Media appearances

Cardcaptor Sakura

Anime / Supporting

1998 TV series

Cardcaptor Sakura

Movie / Supporting

1999 theatrical version

Cardcaptor Sakura

Manga / Supporting

Serialization started in 1996

Voice cast and creators

Motoko Kumai

Voice actor
Motoko Kumai
Language
Japanese
Version or series
TV anime version
Notes
Original voice actor

Motoko Kumai

Voice actor
Motoko Kumai
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Theatrical version

Rebecca Forstadt

Voice actor
Rebecca Forstadt
Language
English
Version or series
English dub version

CLAMP

Creator name
CLAMP
Role
Original author

CLAMP

Creator name
CLAMP
Role
Character designer

Related goods

Yukito Tsukishiro figure

Item name
Yukito Tsukishiro figure
Category
Figure
Availability
Regular

Yue's scarf

Item name
Yue's scarf
Category
Apparel
Availability
Limited