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* [[Action Girl]]: Less so than Mei Ling, though.
* [[Action Girl]]: Less so than Mei Ling, though.
* [[All Girls Want Bad Boys]]: Subverted with Yukito, played more straight with Syaoran, albeit largely because his gentler side began to show.
* [[All Girls Want Bad Boys]]: Subverted with Yukito, played more straight with Syaoran, albeit largely because his gentler side began to show.
* [[Anime Hair]]
* [[Anime Hair]]
* [[Badass Adorable]]
* [[Badass Adorable]]
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* [[Catgirl]]: One of Tomoyo's outfits.
* [[Catgirl]]: One of Tomoyo's outfits.
* [[Cheerful Child]]: In spades!
* [[Cheerful Child]]: In spades!
* [[Cherry Blossom Girl]]: A poster girl.
* [[Cherry Blossom Girl]]: A poster girl.
* [[Crouching Moron, Hidden Badass]]: Despite being extremely naive and occasionally outright ditzy at times (believes every last one of Yamazaki's ridiculous stories and is completely oblivious to the fact that her two best friends are infatuated with her) she has moments of remarkable inspiration, particularly when it comes to the use of her magic.
* [[Crouching Moron, Hidden Badass]]: Despite being extremely naive and occasionally outright ditzy at times (believes every last one of Yamazaki's ridiculous stories and is completely oblivious to the fact that her two best friends are infatuated with her) she has moments of remarkable inspiration, particularly when it comes to the use of her magic.
* [[Cute Clumsy Girl]]
* [[Cute Clumsy Girl]]
* [[Cute Witch]]
* [[Cute Witch]]
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* [[Say My Name]]: Lighter variant. Calls Syaoran by his first name later on (though this is a fair step into their bond since she is the only non-related aquaintance allowed to do so).
* [[Say My Name]]: Lighter variant. Calls Syaoran by his first name later on (though this is a fair step into their bond since she is the only non-related aquaintance allowed to do so).
{{quote|'''Sakura:''' *giggles* Right, '''Syaoran'''-kun?}}
{{quote|'''Sakura:''' *giggles* Right, '''Syaoran'''-kun?}}
* [[Took a Level In Badass]]: As pointed out in the second film by both Kero and Tomoyo, she started the series as a very ditzy girl but becomes a very competent [[Magical Girl Warrior]] later on.
* [[Took a Level in Badass]]: As pointed out in the second film by both Kero and Tomoyo, she started the series as a very ditzy girl but becomes a very competent [[Magical Girl Warrior]] later on.
** Granted she is still ditzy ([[Flanderization|if not more so]]) by the end of the series' run, it is merely juxtoposed by [[Let's Get Dangerous|said moments of competance and skill whenever the time is neccessary]].
** Granted she is still ditzy ([[Flanderization|if not more so]]) by the end of the series' run, it is merely juxtoposed by [[Let's Get Dangerous|said moments of competance and skill whenever the time is neccessary]].
* [[Verbal Tic]]: "Hoe?"
* [[Verbal Tic]]: "Hoe?"
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* [[Crazy Jealous Guy]]: He is not amused when Sakura spends time with Eriol.
* [[Crazy Jealous Guy]]: He is not amused when Sakura spends time with Eriol.
* [[Curtains Match the Window]]
* [[Curtains Match the Window]]
* [[Cute Bruiser]]: Long time training in martial arts.
* [[Cute Bruiser]]: Long time training in martial arts.
* [[Defrosting Ice King]]: When he first meet Sakura, he was a stoic jerk. Over time he melts into a blushing [[Nice Guy]].
* [[Defrosting Ice King]]: When he first meet Sakura, he was a stoic jerk. Over time he melts into a blushing [[Nice Guy]].
* [[Determinator]]: When Sakura is endangered at least. Yue even notes his surprise at him breaking through the magic of cards such as Maze [[I Will Protect Her|to protect her.]]
* [[Determinator]]: When Sakura is endangered at least. Yue even notes his surprise at him breaking through the magic of cards such as Maze [[I Will Protect Her|to protect her.]]
* [[Deuteragonist]]: While Sakura is still played as [[The Hero]], Syaoran gets a rather large amount of spotlight and development with a lot of scenes played from his viewpoint, especially in later parts of the anime. The ''Cardcaptors'' dub attempts to ascend him into a co-[[The Hero|Hero]] but for the large part he is still this trope.
* [[Deuteragonist]]: While Sakura is still played as [[The Hero]], Syaoran gets a rather large amount of spotlight and development with a lot of scenes played from his viewpoint, especially in later parts of the anime. The ''Cardcaptors'' dub attempts to ascend him into a co-[[The Hero|Hero]] but for the large part he is still this trope.
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* [[Kung Fu Wizard]]: His [[Magic Wand]] is a ''sword'', which he [[Bare-Fisted Monk|doesn't actually need.]]
* [[Kung Fu Wizard]]: His [[Magic Wand]] is a ''sword'', which he [[Bare-Fisted Monk|doesn't actually need.]]
* [[Lineage Comes From the Father]]: Inverted, he's related to Clow through his mother's family.
* [[Lineage Comes From the Father]]: Inverted, he's related to Clow through his mother's family.
* [[Lonely Rich Kid]]: Meiling was his only friend growing up, and she's anime only.
* [[Lonely Rich Kid]]: Meiling was his only friend growing up, and she's anime only.
* [[Luminescent Blush]]
* [[Luminescent Blush]]
* [["No Respect" Guy]]: Sort of, though it's more the plentiful respect he gets from [[Morality Pet|Sakura]] that [[Luminescent Blush|comes at]] [[Allergic to Love|the cost]] [[Dogged Nice Guy|of his dignity]].
* [["No Respect" Guy]]: Sort of, though it's more the plentiful respect he gets from [[Morality Pet|Sakura]] that [[Luminescent Blush|comes at]] [[Allergic to Love|the cost]] [[Dogged Nice Guy|of his dignity]].
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* [[Tsundere]]: Later.
* [[Tsundere]]: Later.
* [[Verbal Tic]]: KAAAAAA!!!
* [[Verbal Tic]]: KAAAAAA!!!
* [["Well Done, Son" Guy]]: To his long since dead ancestor Clow Reed. He wants to prove himself worthy of that lineage by collecting the Clow Cards.
* [["Well Done, Son" Guy]]: To his long since dead ancestor Clow Reed. He wants to prove himself worthy of that lineage by collecting the Clow Cards.
* [[When He Smiles]]: Once he starts defrosting toward Sakura. For a long time, though, he only does it when there's nobody around to see.
* [[When He Smiles]]: Once he starts defrosting toward Sakura. For a long time, though, he only does it when there's nobody around to see.
* [[Wise Beyond Their Years]]: Albeit balanced with occasional [[Ping-Pong Naivete]] and [[Not So Above It All]] moments.
* [[Wise Beyond Their Years]]: Albeit balanced with occasional [[Ping-Pong Naivete]] and [[Not So Above It All]] moments.
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Wealthy, softspoken, and pretty, Tomoyo is Sakura's best friend {{spoiler|and second cousin}}, Tomoyo is one of the few people who knows Sakura's secret as being Master of the Cards, and can always be counted on to be there when one is being hunted down. She's a talented seamstress and is ''very'' fond of making Sakura wear... interesting outfits.
Wealthy, softspoken, and pretty, Tomoyo is Sakura's best friend {{spoiler|and second cousin}}, Tomoyo is one of the few people who knows Sakura's secret as being Master of the Cards, and can always be counted on to be there when one is being hunted down. She's a talented seamstress and is ''very'' fond of making Sakura wear... interesting outfits.
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* [[Big Fancy House]]: Seeing it boggles Sakura.
* [[Big Fancy House]]: Seeing it boggles Sakura.
* [[Camera Fiend]]: Almost always seen toting a camera around to film, er, footage of Sakura.
* [[Camera Fiend]]: Almost always seen toting a camera around to film, er, footage of Sakura.
* [[Costume Porn]]: She's the reason for most of it.
* [[Costume Porn]]: She's the reason for most of it.
* [[Dub Name Change]]: In the English dub, she becomes Madison Taylor.
* [[Dub Name Change]]: In the English dub, she becomes Madison Taylor.
* [[The Face]]: Tomoyo interacts with everyone and contrasts them with her [[Muggle|Muggleness]]. She's also emotional support for Sakura, and Syaoran too after he calms down.
* [[The Face]]: Tomoyo interacts with everyone and contrasts them with her [[Muggle|Muggleness]]. She's also emotional support for Sakura, and Syaoran too after he calms down.
* [[The Fashionista]]: She has designed Sakura some darn creative outfits.
* [[The Fashionista]]: She has designed Sakura some darn creative outfits.
* [[Genre Savvy]]: Of [[Magical Girl]] series. Sakura didn't use [[Invocation]] until Tomoyo told her to.
* [[Genre Savvy]]: Of [[Magical Girl]] series. Sakura didn't use [[Invocation]] until Tomoyo told her to.
* [[Hair Decorations]]: Such a cute hairband!
* [[Hair Decorations]]: Such a cute hairband!
* [[Hime Cut]]
* [[Hime Cut]]
* [[I Want My Beloved to Be Happy]]: So long as Sakura is happy, Tomoyo is happy.
* [[I Want My Beloved to Be Happy]]: So long as Sakura is happy, Tomoyo is happy.
** [[I Want My Beloved to Be Fashionable]]: She ''still'' has to dress appropriately for missions, however, and Tomoyo is more than happy to make costumes for her.
** [[I Want My Beloved to Be Fashionable]]: She ''still'' has to dress appropriately for missions, however, and Tomoyo is more than happy to make costumes for her.
* [[The Load]]: Usually falls victim to the cards' spells due to her [[Muggles|lack of magic]] (which, unlike [[Badass Normal|Meiling]], isn't balanced by normal strengths), so usually acts as little more than a cheerleader. As Eriol points out later however, [[Living Emotional Crutch|this is rather important to Sakura.]]
* [[The Load]]: Usually falls victim to the cards' spells due to her [[Muggles|lack of magic]] (which, unlike [[Badass Normal|Meiling]], isn't balanced by normal strengths), so usually acts as little more than a cheerleader. As Eriol points out later however, [[Living Emotional Crutch|this is rather important to Sakura.]]
* [[Meta Guy|Meta Girl]]: She offers to make Sakura special clothes for fighting evil when she sees that Sakura doesn't have any.
* [[Meta Guy|Meta Girl]]: She offers to make Sakura special clothes for fighting evil when she sees that Sakura doesn't have any.
* [[Muggle Best Friend]]: To Sakura.
* [[Muggle Best Friend]]: To Sakura.
* [[The Ojou]]: Type 1, bordering on [[Yamato Nadeshiko]] with her classic look.
* [[The Ojou]]: Type 1, bordering on [[Yamato Nadeshiko]] with her classic look.
* [[Proper Tights with a Skirt]]: Features in some of her own outfits.
* [[Proper Tights with a Skirt]]: Features in some of her own outfits.
* [[Princess Curls]]
* [[Princess Curls]]
* [[Purple Eyes]]
* [[Purple Eyes]]
* [[Romantic Two-Girl Friendship]] ''and'' [[Schoolgirl Lesbians]]
* [[Romantic Two-Girl Friendship]] ''and'' [[Schoolgirl Lesbians]]
* [[Secret Keeper]]: The only muggle who knows.
* [[Secret Keeper]]: The only muggle who knows.
* [[Single-Target Sexuality]]
* [[Single-Target Sexuality]]
* [[Spoiled Sweet]]: Her mom's wealthy enough to hire full time bodyguards ''and'' pay for all those outfits and Tomoyo is one of the nicest people you'll ever meet.
* [[Spoiled Sweet]]: Her mom's wealthy enough to hire full time bodyguards ''and'' pay for all those outfits and Tomoyo is one of the nicest people you'll ever meet.
* [[Wise Beyond Their Years]]
* [[Wise Beyond Their Years]]


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* [[Curtains Match the Window]]
* [[Curtains Match the Window]]
* [[Deadpan Snarker]]
* [[Deadpan Snarker]]
* [[Dub Name Change]]: In the English dub, he becomes Tori Avalon.
* [[Dub Name Change]]: In the English dub, he becomes Tori Avalon.
* {{spoiler|[[Heroic Sacrifice]]}}: Subverted. {{spoiler|Toya gives up his powers to Yue to heal him.}}
* {{spoiler|[[Heroic Sacrifice]]}}: Subverted. {{spoiler|Toya gives up his powers to Yue to heal him.}}
* [[I See Dead People]]
* [[I See Dead People]]
* [[Jerkass Facade]]: Surprisingly successful, being one of very few people Sakura is (somewhat) cynical towards due to his [[Big Brother Bully]] complex. When she figures the truth out however, [[Heroic BSOD|she feels bad]] [[Tear Jerker|to say the least]]. He does not fool Yukito for a second however.
* [[Jerkass Facade]]: Surprisingly successful, being one of very few people Sakura is (somewhat) cynical towards due to his [[Big Brother Bully]] complex. When she figures the truth out however, [[Heroic BSOD|she feels bad]] [[Tear Jerker|to say the least]]. He does not fool Yukito for a second however.
* [[My Sister Is Off-Limits]]: The real reason he doesn't like Syaoran; he doesn't trust his precious little sister with anyone.
* [[My Sister Is Off-Limits]]: The real reason he doesn't like Syaoran; he doesn't trust his precious little sister with anyone.
* [[Sugar and Ice Personality]] ''and'' [[Tsundere]]
* [[Sugar and Ice Personality]] ''and'' [[Tsundere]]
* [[Lightning Glare]]: With Syaoran. More than once.
* [[Lightning Glare]]: With Syaoran. More than once.
* [[Sensitive Guy and Manly Man|Manly Man]]: To Yukito's Sensitive Guy
* [[Sensitive Guy and Manly Man|Manly Man]]: To Yukito's Sensitive Guy
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Sakura and Toya's father. A kindhearted middle-class man, Fujitaka married Nadeshiko when she was just sixteen when he worked as a teacher. He later became a university professor in archaeology.
Sakura and Toya's father. A kindhearted middle-class man, Fujitaka married Nadeshiko when she was just sixteen when he worked as a teacher. He later became a university professor in archaeology.
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* [[Dub Name Change]]: In the English dub, he becomes Aiden Avalon.
* [[Dub Name Change]]: In the English dub, he becomes Aiden Avalon.
* [[Good Parents]]
* [[Good Parents]]
** [[Parents as People]]: Does what he can, but is almost always consumed by his work and more than once he laments how often he can't be with his children when they need it.
** [[Parents as People]]: Does what he can, but is almost always consumed by his work and more than once he laments how often he can't be with his children when they need it.
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* [[Megane]]
* [[Megane]]
* [[Self-Made Man]]: Was an orphan and had to build himself a place in the world. Now he's a well-respected uni professor.
* [[Self-Made Man]]: Was an orphan and had to build himself a place in the world. Now he's a well-respected uni professor.
* [[The Mourning After]]: He is still loyal to Nadeshiko, and puts up a new picture of her every day.
* [[The Mourning After]]: He is still loyal to Nadeshiko, and puts up a new picture of her every day.
* {{spoiler|[[Together in Death]]: Heartwarmingly subverted in the manga, as he gains the ability of seeing his wife Nadeshiko's ghost. So, they're reunited without him needing to die! Awww!}}
* {{spoiler|[[Together in Death]]: Heartwarmingly subverted in the manga, as he gains the ability of seeing his wife Nadeshiko's ghost. So, they're reunited without him needing to die! Awww!}}
* [[Workaholic]]
* [[Workaholic]]
* [[Yamato Nadeshiko]]: Even moreso than his dead wife, whose name ''was'' Nadeshiko! He's the one raising their kids after she died.
* [[Yamato Nadeshiko]]: Even moreso than his dead wife, whose name ''was'' Nadeshiko! He's the one raising their kids after she died.


=== Nadeshiko Kinomoto ===
=== Nadeshiko Kinomoto ===
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{{quote|Voiced by: [[Yuko Minaguchi]] (JP), [[Janyse Jaud]] (EN), Monica Villaseñor (Latin America)}}
{{quote|Voiced by: [[Yuko Minaguchi]] (JP), [[Janyse Jaud]] (EN), Monica Villaseñor (Latin America)}}


Sakura's deceased mother who was a famous model, Nadeshiko was Sonomi's best friend {{spoiler|and cousin}} whom Sonomi was ''very'' protective over.
Sakura's deceased mother who was a famous model, Nadeshiko was Sonomi's best friend {{spoiler|and cousin}} whom Sonomi was ''very'' protective over.
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* [[Big Eater]]: According to Sonomi.
* [[Big Eater]]: According to Sonomi.
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* [[Deceased Parents Are the Best]]: If you heard her family talking about her, you'd think she was a saint. (And to be fair, she WAS a genuine [[Nice Girl]].)
* [[Deceased Parents Are the Best]]: If you heard her family talking about her, you'd think she was a saint. (And to be fair, she WAS a genuine [[Nice Girl]].)
* [[Dojikko]]
* [[Dojikko]]
* [[Dub Name Change]]: In the English dub, she becomes Natasha Avalon.
* [[Dub Name Change]]: In the English dub, she becomes Natasha Avalon.
* [[Green Eyes]]
* [[Green Eyes]]
* [[Hot Mom]]: So hot that she was a famous model.
* [[Hot Mom]]: So hot that she was a famous model.
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* [[Parental Marriage Veto]]: Eventually led to Nadeshiko [[I Have No Son|being disowned]].
* [[Parental Marriage Veto]]: Eventually led to Nadeshiko [[I Have No Son|being disowned]].
* [[Rapunzel Hair]]
* [[Rapunzel Hair]]
* [[Uptown Girl]]: Her family was more affluent than her husband's.
* [[Uptown Girl]]: Her family was more affluent than her husband's.
* [[Yamato Nadeshiko]]: In an amusing subversion, she ''only'' resembled the archetype after she got married to Fujitaka, as she was a major [[Cute Clumsy Girl]] and [[Cloudcuckoolander]] when young. Heck, Fujitaka was and still is ''far'' more of a YN than her!
* [[Yamato Nadeshiko]]: In an amusing subversion, she ''only'' resembled the archetype after she got married to Fujitaka, as she was a major [[Cute Clumsy Girl]] and [[Cloudcuckoolander]] when young. Heck, Fujitaka was and still is ''far'' more of a YN than her!


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* [[Cross-Dressing Voices]]: Original Japanese only.
* [[Cross-Dressing Voices]]: Original Japanese only.
* [[Defrosting Ice Queen|Defrosting Ice King]]: {{spoiler|Yue, actually.}}
* [[Defrosting Ice Queen|Defrosting Ice King]]: {{spoiler|Yue, actually.}}
* [[Dub Name Change]]: In the English dub, he becomes Julian Star.
* [[Dub Name Change]]: In the English dub, he becomes Julian Star.
* [[Heavy Sleeper]] - [[Sleepyhead]]: Subverted. {{spoiler|The reason why he falls asleep randomly and is very weakened in the second part is because of the lack of a stable spiritual energy source, rather than simply being tired or sick).}}
* [[Heavy Sleeper]] - [[Sleepyhead]]: Subverted. {{spoiler|The reason why he falls asleep randomly and is very weakened in the second part is because of the lack of a stable spiritual energy source, rather than simply being tired or sick).}}
* [[Hidden Depths]]: {{spoiler|Yukito ''is'' really Yue... except that Yukito has his own identity and personality as well. And he angsts for a short while because of such identity issues.}}
* [[Hidden Depths]]: {{spoiler|Yukito ''is'' really Yue... except that Yukito has his own identity and personality as well. And he angsts for a short while because of such identity issues.}}
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* [[Clingy Jealous Girl]]: At first she would literally cling to Syaoran's arm and throw [[Death Glare|Death Glares]] at Sakura. Then she befriends Sakura while still clinging to Syaoran's arm, and ultimately joins the [[I Want My Beloved to Be Happy]] club with Tomoyo and Touya.
* [[Clingy Jealous Girl]]: At first she would literally cling to Syaoran's arm and throw [[Death Glare|Death Glares]] at Sakura. Then she befriends Sakura while still clinging to Syaoran's arm, and ultimately joins the [[I Want My Beloved to Be Happy]] club with Tomoyo and Touya.
* [[Cry Cute]]: When she sheds tears, you can't help wanting to hug her.
* [[Cry Cute]]: When she sheds tears, you can't help wanting to hug her.
* [[Dub Name Change]]: In the English dub, she becomes Meilin Rae.
* [[Dub Name Change]]: In the English dub, she becomes Meilin Rae.
* [[Fan of the Underdog]]: Perhaps the only other member of the team convinced of Syaoran's superiority and worthiness as Master Of The Cards (aside from maybe Sakura herself).
* [[Fan of the Underdog]]: Perhaps the only other member of the team convinced of Syaoran's superiority and worthiness as Master Of The Cards (aside from maybe Sakura herself).
* [[Genki Girl]]: Poor Syaoran has to put up with the lion's share of the consequences of this trope big time. While it's usually [[Played for Laughs]], in the beginning this sometimes made ''her'' a more serious issue than some of the cards, as her cheerful side also includes some seriously-played thoughtlessness.
* [[Genki Girl]]: Poor Syaoran has to put up with the lion's share of the consequences of this trope big time. While it's usually [[Played for Laughs]], in the beginning this sometimes made ''her'' a more serious issue than some of the cards, as her cheerful side also includes some seriously-played thoughtlessness.
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* [[Jerkass]]: Pre-[[Character Development]], similar to Syaoran.
* [[Jerkass]]: Pre-[[Character Development]], similar to Syaoran.
** [[Jerkass Woobie]]: Again, similar to Syaoran.
** [[Jerkass Woobie]]: Again, similar to Syaoran.
* [[Kissing Cousins]]: She's ''also'' a decendent of Clow Reed, but lacks magic.
* [[Kissing Cousins]]: She's ''also'' a decendent of Clow Reed, but lacks magic.
* [[Know-Nothing Know-It-All]]: On occasion, such as a track race when she showed off and then collapsed.
* [[Know-Nothing Know-It-All]]: On occasion, such as a track race when she showed off and then collapsed.
* [[Large Ham]]: Her dub voice dials up her brattiness [[Up to Eleven]].
* [[Large Ham]]: Her dub voice dials up her brattiness [[Up to Eleven]].
* [[The Load]]: A few times during earlier occasions, [[Heroic Self-Deprecation|and she hates it.]] Though she gains [[Badass Normal]] cred later on.
* [[The Load]]: A few times during earlier occasions, [[Heroic Self-Deprecation|and she hates it.]] Though she gains [[Badass Normal]] cred later on.
* [[Odango Hair]]
* [[Odango Hair]]
* [[The Ojou]]: Type 2, though she's more bratty than stuck-up.
* [[The Ojou]]: Type 2, though she's more bratty than stuck-up.
* [[Plucky Girl]]: She took on the Fight Card despite repeated pummeling.
* [[Plucky Girl]]: She took on the Fight Card despite repeated pummeling.
* [[Red Eyes, Take Warning]]: Though she's more immature and bad-tempered than outright malicious.
* [[Red Eyes, Take Warning]]: Though she's more immature and bad-tempered than outright malicious.
* [[The Sixth Ranger]]: A late addition to the Card Captor team.
* [[The Sixth Ranger]]: A late addition to the Card Captor team.
* [[Took a Level In Kindness]]: From [[Clingy Jealous Girl]], to [[Friendly Rival]], to [[Shipper on Deck]] for Sakura and Syaoran.
* [[Took a Level In Kindness]]: From [[Clingy Jealous Girl]], to [[Friendly Rival]], to [[Shipper on Deck]] for Sakura and Syaoran.
* [[Tsundere]]: She's arrogant to everyone except Syaoran; he's the only one that sees any deredere. The change can be instantaneous. And it scares the crap out of Syaoran.
* [[Tsundere]]: She's arrogant to everyone except Syaoran; he's the only one that sees any deredere. The change can be instantaneous. And it scares the crap out of Syaoran.
* [[Unlucky Childhood Friend]]
* [[Unlucky Childhood Friend]]
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The antagonist of sorts in the series, Eriol arrives as a [[New Transfer Student]] who quickly befriends Sakura and Tomoyo. He is really the reincarnation of Clow Reed, hoping for Sakura to transform the Clow Cards in Sakura Cards so his legacy is continued.
The antagonist of sorts in the series, Eriol arrives as a [[New Transfer Student]] who quickly befriends Sakura and Tomoyo. He is really the reincarnation of Clow Reed, hoping for Sakura to transform the Clow Cards in Sakura Cards so his legacy is continued.
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* [[Badass Bookworm]]: He looks the quiet studious type when he's actually the most skilled mage alive.
* [[Badass Bookworm]]: He looks the quiet studious type when he's actually the most skilled mage alive.
* [[Curtains Match the Window]]: Has blue hair and blue eyes
* [[Curtains Match the Window]]: Has blue hair and blue eyes
* [[Dub Name Change]]: In the English dub, he becomes Eli Moon.
* [[Dub Name Change]]: In the English dub, he becomes Eli Moon.
* [[Evil Plan]]: Invoked. He pretends to be a shadowy villain with a devious agenda to give Sakura opportunities to transform the Clow Cards.
* [[Evil Plan]]: Invoked. He pretends to be a shadowy villain with a devious agenda to give Sakura opportunities to transform the Clow Cards.
* [[Guile Hero]]: Pulls his heir and his descendent's strings to fulfill his goal.
* [[Guile Hero]]: Pulls his heir and his descendent's strings to fulfill his goal.
* [[Hey, It's That Voice!]]: In the English dub, he has the same voice actor as the animated version of [[Sabrina the Animated Series|Harvey Kinkle]].
* [[Hey, It's That Voice!]]: In the English dub, he has the same voice actor as the animated version of [[Sabrina the Animated Series|Harvey Kinkle]].
* [[Megane]]
* [[Megane]]
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A [[Cute Bookworm]] who loves ghosts stories and is a [[Nightmare Fetishist]].
A [[Cute Bookworm]] who loves ghosts stories and is a [[Nightmare Fetishist]].
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* [[All There in the Manual]]: Her [[Long-Distance Relationship]] is only stated in an interview by the creators - apparently, it didn't make the final cut of the manga.
* [[All There in the Manual]]: Her [[Long-Distance Relationship]] is only stated in an interview by the creators - apparently, it didn't make the final cut of the manga.
* [[Bob Haircut]] ''and'' [[Hime Cut]]
* [[Bob Haircut]] ''and'' [[Hime Cut]]
* [[Brown Eyes]]
* [[Brown Eyes]]
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* [[Brown Eyes]]
* [[Brown Eyes]]
* [[Curtains Match the Window]]
* [[Curtains Match the Window]]
* [[Dub Name Change]]: In the English dub, she becomes Chelsea.
* [[Dub Name Change]]: In the English dub, she becomes Chelsea.
* [[Hime Cut]]
* [[Hime Cut]]
* [[Mega Twintails]]: ''Braided'' pigtails.
* [[Mega Twintails]]: ''Braided'' pigtails.
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* [[Brown Eyes]]
* [[Brown Eyes]]
* [[Curtains Match the Window]]
* [[Curtains Match the Window]]
* [[Demonic Possession]]: The Sword is not ''demonic'' per se, but it still counts.
* [[Demonic Possession]]: The Sword is not ''demonic'' per se, but it still counts.
* [[Dub Name Change]]: In the English dub, she becomes Rita.
* [[Dub Name Change]]: In the English dub, she becomes Rita.
* [[Hair Antennae]]: In the Anime.
* [[Hair Antennae]]: In the Anime.
* [[Hot for Teacher]]: {{spoiler|For Mr. Terada}}.
* [[Hot for Teacher]]: {{spoiler|For Mr. Terada}}.
* [[May-December Romance]]: {{spoiler|With Terada-sensei in the manga.}}
* [[May-December Romance]]: {{spoiler|With Terada-sensei in the manga.}}
* [[Nice Girl]]
* [[Nice Girl]]
* [[Precocious Crush]]: On Terada-sensei. {{spoiler|In the manga he likes her back, though they wisely decide to wait until she's older.}}
* [[Precocious Crush]]: On Terada-sensei. {{spoiler|In the manga he likes her back, though they wisely decide to wait until she's older.}}
* [[Supreme Chef]]: A preteen version. She is shown to be able to cook extremely well.
* [[Supreme Chef]]: A preteen version. She is shown to be able to cook extremely well.
* [[Wise Beyond Their Years]]
* [[Wise Beyond Their Years]]
* [[Yamato Nadeshiko]]: At some point Sakura comments on how classy and gentle she is.
* [[Yamato Nadeshiko]]: At some point Sakura comments on how classy and gentle she is.
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* [[Consummate Liar]]: As far as Sakura and Syaoran are concerned.
* [[Consummate Liar]]: As far as Sakura and Syaoran are concerned.
** [[Bad Liar]]: In the eyes of everyone else. ''Specially'' Chiharu, who knows him as the palm of her hand and ''immediately'' stops him when he goes overboard. [[Amusing Injuries|Very violently]]
** [[Bad Liar]]: In the eyes of everyone else. ''Specially'' Chiharu, who knows him as the palm of her hand and ''immediately'' stops him when he goes overboard. [[Amusing Injuries|Very violently]]
* [[Dub Name Change]]: In the English dub, he becomes Zachary Marker.
* [[Dub Name Change]]: In the English dub, he becomes Zachary Marker.
* [[Eyes Always Shut]]: Chiharu calls him "lines-for-eyes" due to this. They actually open on a few occasions. Meiling believes that they open every time he tells the truth. {{spoiler|Not really, they were just open because Chiharu was stepping on his foot.}}
* [[Eyes Always Shut]]: Chiharu calls him "lines-for-eyes" due to this. They actually open on a few occasions. Meiling believes that they open every time he tells the truth. {{spoiler|Not really, they were just open because Chiharu was stepping on his foot.}}
* [[Oblivious to Love]]: Poor Chiharu.
* [[Oblivious to Love]]: Poor Chiharu.
* [[Shout-Out]]: Named for producer Takashi Yamazaki, who is a good friend of [[CLAMP]]
* [[Shout-Out]]: Named for producer Takashi Yamazaki, who is a good friend of [[CLAMP]]
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== Magical Beings ==
== Magical Beings ==
=== The Clow Cards / Sakura Cards ===
=== The Clow Cards / Sakura Cards ===
A deck of magical cards created by Clow Reed. Each card is actually a spirit with its own power as described by its name. They grew so strong that Clow Reed created the Clow Book to keep the cards in. Sakura accidentally lets the cards loose leading to the series [[Gotta Catch Em All]] story. She later has to transform them into Sakura Cards so they can be kept alive via her magical energy.
A deck of magical cards created by Clow Reed. Each card is actually a spirit with its own power as described by its name. They grew so strong that Clow Reed created the Clow Book to keep the cards in. Sakura accidentally lets the cards loose leading to the series [[Gotta Catch Em All]] story. She later has to transform them into Sakura Cards so they can be kept alive via her magical energy.


In the manga, there were a mere nineteen cards - there are [[Canon Immigrant|fifty-two]] cards in the anime, plus three more by the end of the second movie ( {{spoiler|The Nameless and the Nothing cards fuse together to become the Hope card, resulting in 53.}})
In the manga, there were a mere nineteen cards - there are [[Canon Immigrant|fifty-two]] cards in the anime, plus three more by the end of the second movie ( {{spoiler|The Nameless and the Nothing cards fuse together to become the Hope card, resulting in 53.}})
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* [[Living MacGuffin]]: Fifty-three (or fifty-five) to pick from.
* [[Living MacGuffin]]: Fifty-three (or fifty-five) to pick from.
* [[Living Shadow]]: Shadow.
* [[Living Shadow]]: Shadow.
* [[Lonely At the Top]]: The Nothing.
* [[Lonely at the Top]]: The Nothing.
* [[Magical Girl Warrior]]: Many of the cards take on the form of cute warrior girls.
* [[Magical Girl Warrior]]: Many of the cards take on the form of cute warrior girls.
* [[Making a Splash]]: Watery, Wave, Bubbles and Rain.
* [[Making a Splash]]: Watery, Wave, Bubbles and Rain.
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* [[Winged Humanoid]]: After becoming a Sakura card, Fly gives Sakura this ability.
* [[Winged Humanoid]]: After becoming a Sakura card, Fly gives Sakura this ability.
* [[White-Haired Pretty Girl]]: Several cards, but specially Mirror, Fight, Snow, Light and Dream.
* [[White-Haired Pretty Girl]]: Several cards, but specially Mirror, Fight, Snow, Light and Dream.
* [[Woobie, Destroyer of Worlds]]: The Nothing.
* [[Woobie, Destroyer of Worlds]]: The Nothing.
* [[Woman in Black]]: Dark.
* [[Woman in Black]]: Dark.
* [[Woman in White]]: Snow, Mirror and Light
* [[Woman in White]]: Snow, Mirror and Light
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Creator of the Clow Cards, Kero and Yue, Clow Reed died before the manga and anime. A powerful sorcerer in his own right, he reincarnates as Eriol and {{spoiler|Fujitaka}}.
Creator of the Clow Cards, Kero and Yue, Clow Reed died before the manga and anime. A powerful sorcerer in his own right, he reincarnates as Eriol and {{spoiler|Fujitaka}}.
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* [[Back From the Dead]]: {{spoiler|Subverted. Eriol explains that even though he's Clow's reincarnation, he isn't the same person as Clow, as the dead cannot come back.}}
* [[Back from the Dead]]: {{spoiler|Subverted. Eriol explains that even though he's Clow's reincarnation, he isn't the same person as Clow, as the dead cannot come back.}}
* [[But Not Too Foreign]]: Half-British and half-Chinese. This influenced the way he developer his magic, since he combined elements of Eastern and Western magic to create the Cards.
* [[But Not Too Foreign]]: Half-British and half-Chinese. This influenced the way he developer his magic, since he combined elements of Eastern and Western magic to create the Cards.
* [[Eccentric Mentor]]: Sakura thinks of him this way when learning of his plan.
* [[Eccentric Mentor]]: Sakura thinks of him this way when learning of his plan.
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* [[Hot for Student]]: Had a relationship with one of his students, until she crossed the [[Moral Event Horizon]]
* [[Hot for Student]]: Had a relationship with one of his students, until she crossed the [[Moral Event Horizon]]
* [[Omniscient Morality License]]
* [[Omniscient Morality License]]
* [[Merlin and Nimue]]: Wizards? Check. Opposite genders? Check? [[Teacher-Student Romance]]? Check. A falling out? Check.
* [[Merlin and Nimue]]: Wizards? Check. Opposite genders? Check? [[Teacher-Student Romance]]? Check. A falling out? Check.
* [[My Death Is Just the Beginning]]: A completely heroic version; his death was the beginning of a plan {{spoiler|that would end with all his creations happy and able to continue existing}}.
* [[My Death Is Just the Beginning]]: A completely heroic version; his death was the beginning of a plan {{spoiler|that would end with all his creations happy and able to continue existing}}.
* [[Nice Job Breaking It, Hero]]: Creating well-intentioned spirits that are so difficult to control that they need to be sealed away lest they cause trouble for everyone, and {{spoiler|sealing his ex-girlfriend in an alternate dimension to stew for God-knows-how-long because she was practicing dark magic.}}
* [[Nice Job Breaking It, Hero]]: Creating well-intentioned spirits that are so difficult to control that they need to be sealed away lest they cause trouble for everyone, and {{spoiler|sealing his ex-girlfriend in an alternate dimension to stew for God-knows-how-long because she was practicing dark magic.}}
* [[Posthumous Character]]: Inevitable, as he's long dead when the series starts.
* [[Posthumous Character]]: Inevitable, as he's long dead when the series starts.
* [[Power Incontinence]]: The reasone he wanted to split his powers between two people.
* [[Power Incontinence]]: The reasone he wanted to split his powers between two people.
* [[Really Seven Hundred Years Old]]: Or several centuries old, at least, yet he still looks barely middle-aged.
* [[Really Seven Hundred Years Old]]: Or several centuries old, at least, yet he still looks barely middle-aged.
* [[Reincarnation]]: Into Eriol {{spoiler|and Fujitaka in the manga}}.
* [[Reincarnation]]: Into Eriol {{spoiler|and Fujitaka in the manga}}.
* [[Tall, Dark and Handsome]]
* [[Tall, Dark and Handsome]]
* [[The Chessmaster]]: See Eriol.
* [[The Chessmaster]]: See Eriol.




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* [[Badass]]
* [[Badass]]
* [[Clingy Jealous Girl]]: She appears to be this towards Touya {{spoiler|she's actually after his magic and not him per se. And she lays off once it's clear that Touya will give his powers to Yue and not to her.}}
* [[Clingy Jealous Girl]]: She appears to be this towards Touya {{spoiler|she's actually after his magic and not him per se. And she lays off once it's clear that Touya will give his powers to Yue and not to her.}}
* [[Cloudcuckoolander]]: The stuff she says doesn't make much sense.
* [[Cloudcuckoolander]]: The stuff she says doesn't make much sense.
* [[Dub Name Change]]: Averted. In the English adaptation both her true form and false form is called Ruby Moon.
* [[Dub Name Change]]: Averted. In the English adaptation both her true form and false form is called Ruby Moon.
* [[Genki Girl]]: Very energetic, and to Touya's dismay, its all directed at him.
* [[Genki Girl]]: Very energetic, and to Touya's dismay, its all directed at him.
* [[Manipulative Bitch]]: She has everyone fooled into thinking she's a ditzy [[Muggle]]. Then there's her sabotage of Touya's relationship with Yukito...
* [[Manipulative Bitch]]: She has everyone fooled into thinking she's a ditzy [[Muggle]]. Then there's her sabotage of Touya's relationship with Yukito...
* [[Moment Killer]]: Repeatedly and deliberately, to the point where Touya has to physically lock her out of the room in order to finally get some alone time with Yukito.
* [[Moment Killer]]: Repeatedly and deliberately, to the point where Touya has to physically lock her out of the room in order to finally get some alone time with Yukito.
* [[New Transfer Student]]
* [[New Transfer Student]]
* [[No Biological Sex]]/[[Purely Aesthetic Gender]]: Nakuru chooses to present "herself" as female simply because girls have cuter school uniforms. As "she" puts it, "I look good in a skirt!", and she then adds "Well, it's not like gender really matters... I'm not a human being anyway..."
* [[No Biological Sex]]/[[Purely Aesthetic Gender]]: Nakuru chooses to present "herself" as female simply because girls have cuter school uniforms. As "she" puts it, "I look good in a skirt!", and she then adds "Well, it's not like gender really matters... I'm not a human being anyway..."
* [[No Sense of Personal Space]]: Constantly [[Glomp|Glomping]] Touya.
* [[No Sense of Personal Space]]: Constantly [[Glomp|Glomping]] Touya.
* [[Secret Public Identity]]: [[Dub Name Change|In the Nelvana dub only,]] where she goes by "Ruby Moon" in both forms.
* [[Secret Public Identity]]: [[Dub Name Change|In the Nelvana dub only,]] where she goes by "Ruby Moon" in both forms.
* [[Token Evil Teammate]]: Sorta. {{spoiler|She is perhaps the nearest to being genuinely antagonistic out of Eriol's posse. Is intentionally interfering with Touya and Yukito so the former can't save the latter as his magic fades, in a sense [[Fridge Horror|she is attempting to ensure Yue fades and dies]] (the creepy smirk she frequently gives Yukito as she plays it out doesn't help). When she realises it is futile, however, she gives in quickly and limits herself to aiding Eriol in his plans.}}
* [[Token Evil Teammate]]: Sorta. {{spoiler|She is perhaps the nearest to being genuinely antagonistic out of Eriol's posse. Is intentionally interfering with Touya and Yukito so the former can't save the latter as his magic fades, in a sense [[Fridge Horror|she is attempting to ensure Yue fades and dies]] (the creepy smirk she frequently gives Yukito as she plays it out doesn't help). When she realises it is futile, however, she gives in quickly and limits herself to aiding Eriol in his plans.}}
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* [[Cool Big Sis]]: Manga personality, where she's more cheerful and spacy than in the anime. She's even this to her ''old flame Touya'', especially when it comes to [[Shipper on Deck|his relationship with Yukito]].
* [[Cool Big Sis]]: Manga personality, where she's more cheerful and spacy than in the anime. She's even this to her ''old flame Touya'', especially when it comes to [[Shipper on Deck|his relationship with Yukito]].
* [[Cool Teacher]]
* [[Cool Teacher]]
* [[Dub Name Change]]: In the English dub, she becomes Layla McKenzie.
* [[Dub Name Change]]: In the English dub, she becomes Layla McKenzie.
* [[Hot for Student]]: Averted: though she was Touya's student teacher and had a relationship with him, the love confession only came after she stopped being his teacher.
* [[Hot for Student]]: Averted: though she was Touya's student teacher and had a relationship with him, the love confession only came after she stopped being his teacher.
* [[Hot Teacher]]: Even the 4th graders think so!
* [[Hot Teacher]]: Even the 4th graders think so!
* [[Miko]]
* [[Miko]]
* [[Put on a Bus]]: Twice; once in Touya's backstory, and again after the first arc. Both times she goes to England to study {{spoiler|and meet up with Eriol}}.
* [[Put on a Bus]]: Twice; once in Touya's backstory, and again after the first arc. Both times she goes to England to study {{spoiler|and meet up with Eriol}}.
* [[Shipper on Deck]]: The original Touya/Yukito fangirl.
* [[Shipper on Deck]]: The original Touya/Yukito fangirl.
** [[Yaoi Fangirl]]
** [[Yaoi Fangirl]]
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The [[Big Bad]] of the first movie. {{spoiler|She was a fortune teller, foreseeing a person's future through water. However, her predictions attracted Clow Reed who disputed her claims, leading to a number of battles between the two until he imprisoned Madoushi.}} She uses dreams and forces events so Sakura can win a trip to Hong Kong and attacks her because she carries the Clow Cards, {{spoiler|since she is searching for Clow Reed}}.
The [[Big Bad]] of the first movie. {{spoiler|She was a fortune teller, foreseeing a person's future through water. However, her predictions attracted Clow Reed who disputed her claims, leading to a number of battles between the two until he imprisoned Madoushi.}} She uses dreams and forces events so Sakura can win a trip to Hong Kong and attacks her because she carries the Clow Cards, {{spoiler|since she is searching for Clow Reed}}.
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* [[Big Bad]]: In the first movie.
* [[Big Bad]]: In the first movie.
* [[Dark Magical Girl]]: The contrast with Sakura, the [[Magical Girl]], is revealed over the course of the movie. She's lonely, she's turned sour after {{spoiler|Clow sealed her away. As stated in the trope, after fighting the [[Magical Girl]] and losing, she has a [[Heel Face Turn]]}}.
* [[Dark Magical Girl]]: The contrast with Sakura, the [[Magical Girl]], is revealed over the course of the movie. She's lonely, she's turned sour after {{spoiler|Clow sealed her away. As stated in the trope, after fighting the [[Magical Girl]] and losing, she has a [[Heel Face Turn]]}}.
* {{spoiler|[[Defrosting Ice Queen]]: ''Finally'' responds and moves onto the afterlife after a [[World of Cardboard Speech]] from Sakura.}}
* {{spoiler|[[Defrosting Ice Queen]]: ''Finally'' responds and moves onto the afterlife after a [[World of Cardboard Speech]] from Sakura.}}
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* [[Merlin and Nimue]]
* [[Merlin and Nimue]]
* [[No Name Given]]: Mahoudoushi only means "Enchantress"
* [[No Name Given]]: Mahoudoushi only means "Enchantress"
* [[Psycho Ex-Girlfriend]]: Being [[Sealed Evil in a Can]] for centuries would do that to anyone really, but she didn't have to attack people unrelated.
* [[Psycho Ex-Girlfriend]]: Being [[Sealed Evil in a Can]] for centuries would do that to anyone really, but she didn't have to attack people unrelated.
* [[Sealed Evil in a Can]]
* [[Sealed Evil in a Can]]
* [[Tsundere]]: Can't decide whether to hate {{spoiler|Clow Reed}} or hold onto her love for him. Its a complicated relationship.
* [[Tsundere]]: Can't decide whether to hate {{spoiler|Clow Reed}} or hold onto her love for him. Its a complicated relationship.


== Other Adults ==
== Other Adults ==
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* [[Big Fancy House]]: So much that the Daidouji mansion is featured on the anime subpage's picture!
* [[Big Fancy House]]: So much that the Daidouji mansion is featured on the anime subpage's picture!
* [[Bob Haircut]]
* [[Bob Haircut]]
* [[Dub Name Change]]: In the English dub, she becomes Samantha Taylor.
* [[Dub Name Change]]: In the English dub, she becomes Samantha Taylor.
* [[Hot Mom]]
* [[Hot Mom]]
* [[The Ojou]]
* [[The Ojou]]
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* [[Hot for Student]] ''and'' [[May-December Romance]]: {{spoiler|With Rika in the manga.}}
* [[Hot for Student]] ''and'' [[May-December Romance]]: {{spoiler|With Rika in the manga.}}
* [[Lolicon]]: Played with in the manga, as {{spoiler|he ''does'' like Rika back, but tells her to wait [[Jail Bait Wait|until she's of age]].}} In the anime, he's just oblivious to her feelings.
* [[Lolicon]]: Played with in the manga, as {{spoiler|he ''does'' like Rika back, but tells her to wait [[Jail Bait Wait|until she's of age]].}} In the anime, he's just oblivious to her feelings.
* [[Sharp-Dressed Man]]: Never seen without a suit.
* [[Sharp-Dressed Man]]: Never seen without a suit.
* [[Tall, Dark and Handsome]]
* [[Tall, Dark and Handsome]]


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* [[Defrosting Ice Queen]]: Around Sakura
* [[Defrosting Ice Queen]]: Around Sakura
* [[Eerie Pale-Skinned Brunette]]
* [[Eerie Pale-Skinned Brunette]]
* [[Education Mama]]: Why Syaoran is nervous about showing her his grades, even though they are very good grades.
* [[Education Mama]]: Why Syaoran is nervous about showing her his grades, even though they are very good grades.
* [[Hair Decorations]]
* [[Hair Decorations]]
* [[Hot Mom]]: And how. She's had ''five'' kids and she still looks almost as young as her daughters!
* [[Hot Mom]]: And how. She's had ''five'' kids and she still looks almost as young as her daughters!
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* [[The Mourning After]]: She never got involved with any other guys after the death of her husband. Possibly justified since she ''is'' a powerful psychic; she can probably see his ghost.
* [[The Mourning After]]: She never got involved with any other guys after the death of her husband. Possibly justified since she ''is'' a powerful psychic; she can probably see his ghost.
* [[Mukokuseki]]: Averted here. Her kids clearly take after their father and play this trope straight, while Yelan is more obviously Asian in appearance.
* [[Mukokuseki]]: Averted here. Her kids clearly take after their father and play this trope straight, while Yelan is more obviously Asian in appearance.
* [[Older Than They Look]]: Is most likely in her mid to late 30's or even early 40's, but looks like she's in her mid to late 20's.
* [[Older Than They Look]]: Is most likely in her mid to late 30's or even early 40's, but looks like she's in her mid to late 20's.
* [[The Ojou]]
* [[The Ojou]]
* [[Parents as People]]: She loves Syaoran, but puts a lot of pressure on him (and in the manga [[Omniscient Morality License|lets him live alone]], though at least it's in a safe town like [[Sugar Bowl|Tomoeda]])
* [[Parents as People]]: She loves Syaoran, but puts a lot of pressure on him (and in the manga [[Omniscient Morality License|lets him live alone]], though at least it's in a safe town like [[Sugar Bowl|Tomoeda]])

Revision as of 00:49, 10 April 2017


Describe the characters of Cardcaptor Sakura here. Beware of unmarked spoilers!

Main Characters

Sakura Kinomoto

Everything will be all right.

Voiced by: Sakura Tange (JP), Carly McKillip (EN), Kari Wahlgren (EN - 2nd Movie), Cristina Hernandez (Latin America)

The heroine of the series, Sakura wanders in her father's basement one day and accidentally sets loose a deck of nineteen/fifty-two tarot-like magical cards, each containing a magical spirit, into the wild. Annoyed, the book's guardian Cerberus (Kero-chan) declares her the new Cardcaptor who has to track them down and recapture them. Tagging along on the chase is her best friend Tomoyo and Rival Syaoran.

  • Action Girl: Less so than Mei Ling, though.
  • All Girls Want Bad Boys: Subverted with Yukito, played more straight with Syaoran, albeit largely because his gentler side began to show.
  • Anime Hair
  • Badass Adorable
  • Beware the Nice Ones: Rather mild case, but you still don't want her mad at you.
  • Bifauxnen: Plays Prince Charming in a School Play of Sleeping Beauty.
  • Book Dumb: Has incredible wisdom and resourcefulness, but a bit of a ditz in terms of normal intelligence. She HATES math.
  • Break the Cutie: Played hard a couple of times. Both out and in-universe, Sakura in tears is considered an incredibly heartbreaking sight (interestingly the dub downplays a few of these scenes, likely to make her seem like a less vulnerable protagonist, though the remaining examples are still valid).
  • Catgirl: One of Tomoyo's outfits.
  • Cheerful Child: In spades!
  • Cherry Blossom Girl: A poster girl.
  • Crouching Moron, Hidden Badass: Despite being extremely naive and occasionally outright ditzy at times (believes every last one of Yamazaki's ridiculous stories and is completely oblivious to the fact that her two best friends are infatuated with her) she has moments of remarkable inspiration, particularly when it comes to the use of her magic.
  • Cute Clumsy Girl
  • Cute Witch
  • The Danza: She's voiced by Sakura Tange.
  • The Ditz: Has some shades of this.
  • Dogged Nice Girl: Gender reversal to Yukito. Not nearly as clear cut an example as Syaoran however.
  • Dub Name Change: Averted; she's still called Sakura, but it's now pronounced "Sah-KOO-ruh" instead of "SAH-koo-rah". She does, however, get a Dub Surname Change to Avalon.
  • Even the Girls Want Her
  • Fragile Flower: Rare rendition mixed with Plucky Girl traits. While she rarely gives up, her disposition is very similar to that of a real child under such situations.
  • Genki Girl
  • Girlish Pigtails
  • Gotta Catch Em All: Played straight in the first season, but is increasingly subverted in the third season when she has to turn all the Clow Cards she's captured into Sakura cards.
  • Green Eyes
  • Hair Antennae: Sometimes she has THREE strands of hair.
  • Hair Decorations
  • Heart Is an Awesome Power
  • The Heroine: In the Japanese version at least. Executive Meddling tried desperately to establish her and Syaoran as co-Heroes for the Cardcaptors dub, but for the large part she is still obviously the main heroine.
  • Kindhearted Simpleton: Borderline example. She is more immensely naive and spacey than outright stupid and has incredible showings of resourcefulness and wisdom at times, but it's obvious her heart is much bigger than her brain.
  • Magical Girl Warrior: Though she does have two or three Cute Witch traits.
  • Magic Wand
  • Morality Pet: For numerous characters, but most notably Syaoran.
  • Naive Everygirl: Usually, though Character Exaggeration leans her a bit more as a Moe or Kindhearted Simpleton later on.
  • Oblivious to Love: A rare example both for and towards the character since, on one side, it takes her a while to notice Syaoran's feelings and she never picks up on Tomoyo's. Meanwhile she also has problems expressing her crush towards Yukito and later Syaoran.
  • Ping-Pong Naivete
  • Plucky Girl: To an extent, she is rather determined and has little regard for her own well being when her loved ones are endangered, but also has a rather fragile disposition that can lead her to break down and panic without emotional support.
  • The Pollyanna
  • Power Incontinence: Inverted, after gaining half of Eriol's powers in the manga, she becomes more powerful than him and Clow Reed, unlike both of them however, she is powerful enough to negate such magic. This isn't present in the anime where this event does not occur.
  • Precision F-Strike: In one translation, she abuses the phrase "What the hell?" to hell and back while impersonating a ventriloquist and using Kero-chan as her dummy early on. Kero-chan was not amused.

Kero: What the hell was THAT all about!?

  • Puppy Love: Invoked with Syaoran.
  • Say My Name: Lighter variant. Calls Syaoran by his first name later on (though this is a fair step into their bond since she is the only non-related aquaintance allowed to do so).

Sakura: *giggles* Right, Syaoran-kun?

Kerberos/Kero

Voiced by: Aya Hisakawa (JP), Matt Hill (EN), Wendee Lee (EN - 2nd Movie), Yamil Atala (Latin America)
True Form: Masaya Onosaka (JP), Richard Newman (EN), Dave Wittenberg (EN - 2nd Movie), Yamil Atala (Latin America, too)

Wise yet somewhat eccentric guardian of the Clow Cards. Having fallen asleep on duty while Sakura inadvertently sets them loose, Kero drafts her unwillingly as a new Cardcaptor. Secretly resident of her house, the somewhat gluttonous and obnoxious Kero also acts as a bickering close friend and mentor for Sakura.

Syaoran Li

Voiced by: Motoko Kumai (JP), Rhys Huber (EN - Clow Cards arc and the 1st movie), Jordan Kilik (EN - Sakura Cards arc), Mona Marshall (EN - 2nd Movie), Uraz Huerta (Latin America)

A distant descendant of Clow Reed that initially views himself as rightful Master Of The Cards, leading him to act as a rival for Sakura in her own attempts to retrieve them. As time passes, Sakura warms herself to Syaoran and treats him as a close friend or consultant, oblivious that by this point he has become disinterested in inheriting the cards and has gained an overwhelming crush on her.

Sakura: You always act like that, but it's never true.
Syaoran: What makes you say that?
Sakura: I know you. Syaoran-kun, you're a Nice Guy.
*Syaoran turns bright red*

Tomoyo Daidouji

The greatest happiness is seeing someone you like stay happy.

Voiced by: Junko Iwao (JP), Maggie Blue O'Hara (EN), Michelle Ruff (EN - 2nd movie), Monica Villaseñor (Latin America)

Wealthy, softspoken, and pretty, Tomoyo is Sakura's best friend and second cousin, Tomoyo is one of the few people who knows Sakura's secret as being Master of the Cards, and can always be counted on to be there when one is being hunted down. She's a talented seamstress and is very fond of making Sakura wear... interesting outfits.

The Kinomoto Family

Touya Kinomoto

Voiced by: Tomokazu Seki (JP), Tony Sampson (EN), Kirk Thornton (EN - 2nd movie), Luis Daniel Ramirez (Latin America)

Sakura's big brother. He often teases her, calling her "Monster" ("kaiju" in Japanese) but he has a huge Big Brother Instinct around her. He is best friends with Yukito, and has a tendency to switch jobs a lot. Toya can see ghosts, including his mother's when she visits.

Fujitaka Kinomoto

Voiced by: Hideyuki Tanaka (JP), Brian Drummond (EN), Michael McConnohie (EN - 2nd Movie), Enrique Mederos (Latin America)

Sakura and Toya's father. A kindhearted middle-class man, Fujitaka married Nadeshiko when she was just sixteen when he worked as a teacher. He later became a university professor in archaeology.

  • Dub Name Change: In the English dub, he becomes Aiden Avalon.
  • Good Parents
    • Parents as People: Does what he can, but is almost always consumed by his work and more than once he laments how often he can't be with his children when they need it.
  • Honorifics: Has very formal speech patterns, referring to everyone (including his kids) as "-san." The only exception is Sonomi, whom he calls "Sonomi-kun".
  • Hot Dad
  • Hot for Student and May-December Romance: With Nadeshiko.
  • Hot Teacher
  • Long Lost Sibling: Well, long-lost other half-reincarnation in Eriol.
  • Megane
  • Self-Made Man: Was an orphan and had to build himself a place in the world. Now he's a well-respected uni professor.
  • The Mourning After: He is still loyal to Nadeshiko, and puts up a new picture of her every day.
  • Together in Death: Heartwarmingly subverted in the manga, as he gains the ability of seeing his wife Nadeshiko's ghost. So, they're reunited without him needing to die! Awww!
  • Workaholic
  • Yamato Nadeshiko: Even moreso than his dead wife, whose name was Nadeshiko! He's the one raising their kids after she died.

Nadeshiko Kinomoto

Voiced by: Yuko Minaguchi (JP), Janyse Jaud (EN), Monica Villaseñor (Latin America)

Sakura's deceased mother who was a famous model, Nadeshiko was Sonomi's best friend and cousin whom Sonomi was very protective over.

Other Students

Yukito Tsukishiro aka Yue

Voiced by: Megumi Ogata (JP), Sam Vincent (EN), Steve Staley (EN - 2nd Movie), Enzo Fortuny (Latin America)

Toya's best friend and Sakura's first love interest. A kind, spectacled Big Eater, Yukito is incredibly friendly with Sakura and her friends. It is revealed he is actually Yue, the second guardian of the Clow Cards and assigned to appoint the next owner of the cards. He becomes an ally to Sakura after she passes the Final Judgement.

  • The Archer: An accomplished sportsman, we see him once in an archery competition. As Yue, his Weapon of Choice is a supply of beam arrows.
  • Badass in a Nice Suit: As Yue.
  • Big Eater: At first just for the Moe, then we learn that it's because his magical energy is getting drained by Yue's latent and then explicit existence.
  • Bishonen
  • Chick Magnet
  • Cross-Dressing Voices: Original Japanese only.
  • Defrosting Ice King: Yue, actually.
  • Dub Name Change: In the English dub, he becomes Julian Star.
  • Heavy Sleeper - Sleepyhead: Subverted. The reason why he falls asleep randomly and is very weakened in the second part is because of the lack of a stable spiritual energy source, rather than simply being tired or sick).
  • Hidden Depths: Yukito is really Yue... except that Yukito has his own identity and personality as well. And he angsts for a short while because of such identity issues.
  • Laser-Guided Amnesia: As Yukito, he can't recall what his Yue side does. That is, until Touya gives him his powers and he gains access to Yue's own side.
  • Long White-Haired Pretty Boy
  • Man in White: As Yue.
  • Meaningful Name: His surname contains the character for 'moon.' Yue is Mandarin Chinese for 'moon'.
    • Doubly, Yukito's surname can mean "moon castle"; appropriate considering he's a vessel for Yue.
  • Megane
  • Nice Guy
  • Sensitive Guy: To Touya's Manly Man.
  • Raised by Grandparents: Subverted. Yukito's grandparents never really existed, as they're a part of his Fake Memories: he believes they're always traveling instead.
  • Rapunzel Hair: As Yue.
  • Split Personality: Sort-of, with Yue. It's... complicated.
  • The Stoic: Yue.
  • Tomato in the Mirror: When Yukito finds out that he's Yue's false form, he has a minor identity crisis until Touya sets him straight.
  • White-Haired Pretty Boy: Both his forms.
  • Yamato Nadeshiko: Toyed with rather interestingly. Yukito only partially looks the part, as he's rather tall and softspoken but lacks the dark hair, yet he is only about equal with Sakura in kindness and politeness. (The reason why Sakura liked him was because of Yukito's strong resemblance to Fujitaka, the YN of the series). As for Yue, he averts this: his language is rather crude (certainly not humble), and in the anime he is even called a foreigner to Japan outright.
  • Winged Humanoid: Yue has a rather prominent pair of white feathered wings.

Meiling Li

Voiced by: Yukana Nogami (JP), Nicole Oliver (EN), Julie Maddalena (EN - 2nd movie), Gabriella Willert (Latin America)

An anime exclusive character and Syaoran's cousin and fiancee from Hong Kong. Meiling arrives in Tomoeda to help Syaoran capture the Clow Cards. At first a Clingy Jealous Girl and a Bratty Half-Pint, Meiling eventually warms to Sakura and Tomoyo. She is a Badass Normal, being a pro in martial arts alongside Syaoran.


Eriol Hiiragizawa

Voiced by: Nozomu Sasaki (JP), Bill Switzer (EN), Johnny Yong Bosch (EN - 2nd movie), Alfredo Leal (Latin America)

The antagonist of sorts in the series, Eriol arrives as a New Transfer Student who quickly befriends Sakura and Tomoyo. He is really the reincarnation of Clow Reed, hoping for Sakura to transform the Clow Cards in Sakura Cards so his legacy is continued.

Naoko Yanagisawa

Voiced by: Emi Motoi (JP), Kelly Sheridan (EN), Sherry Lynn (EN - 2nd movie), Martha Ceceña (Latin America)

A Cute Bookworm who loves ghosts stories and is a Nightmare Fetishist.

Chiharu Mihara

Voiced by: Miwa Matsumoto (JP), Jocelyne Loewen (EN), Dorothy Elias-Fahn (EN - 2nd movie), Isabel Martiñon (Latin America)

One of Sakura's close friends. She often exposes Yamazaki's lies to the bewildered Sakura and Syaoran.


Rika Sasaki

Voiced by: Tomoko Kawakami (JP), Stevie Bloch (EN - 2nd movie), Circe Luna (Latin America)

A shy, nervous but well-educated girl who has a Precocious Crush on Mr. Terada.

Takashi Yamazaki

Voiced by: Issei Miyazaki (JP), Phillip Pacaud (EN), Joshua Seth (EN - 2nd movie), Gerry Meza (Latin America)

Syaoran's friend in school. His eyes are always closed and he has a humourous habit of making up exaggerated stories about the origins of various subjects, which Sakura and Syaoran always fall for.

  • Beta Couple: With Chiharu.
  • Butt Monkey: Always in the receiving end of Chiharu's tantrums. These almost always come after he starts telling his lies.
  • Consummate Liar: As far as Sakura and Syaoran are concerned.
    • Bad Liar: In the eyes of everyone else. Specially Chiharu, who knows him as the palm of her hand and immediately stops him when he goes overboard. Very violently
  • Dub Name Change: In the English dub, he becomes Zachary Marker.
  • Eyes Always Shut: Chiharu calls him "lines-for-eyes" due to this. They actually open on a few occasions. Meiling believes that they open every time he tells the truth. Not really, they were just open because Chiharu was stepping on his foot.
  • Oblivious to Love: Poor Chiharu.
  • Shout-Out: Named for producer Takashi Yamazaki, who is a good friend of CLAMP
  • The Storyteller
  • Wholesome Crossdresser: In the school play. His role changes depending on the media: in the manga he's the evil fairy, whereas in the anime Meiling becomes the evil fairy and he plays the Queen Mother instead.

Anime!Touya: "... T-that Queen, she's played by a boy!?"

  • Will Not Tell a Lie: Inverted, as he's a HUGE liar and pretty much addicted to telling bizarre stories.

Magical Beings

The Clow Cards / Sakura Cards

A deck of magical cards created by Clow Reed. Each card is actually a spirit with its own power as described by its name. They grew so strong that Clow Reed created the Clow Book to keep the cards in. Sakura accidentally lets the cards loose leading to the series Gotta Catch Em All story. She later has to transform them into Sakura Cards so they can be kept alive via her magical energy.

In the manga, there were a mere nineteen cards - there are fifty-two cards in the anime, plus three more by the end of the second movie ( The Nameless and the Nothing cards fuse together to become the Hope card, resulting in 53.)

The Nothing: Don't get in my way...


Clow Reed

Voiced by: Kazuo Hayashi (JP), Dale Wilson (EN), Rafael Rivera (Latin America)

Creator of the Clow Cards, Kero and Yue, Clow Reed died before the manga and anime. A powerful sorcerer in his own right, he reincarnates as Eriol and Fujitaka.


Nakuru Akizuki, aka Ruby Moon

Voiced by: Ryoka Yuzuki (JP), Willow Johnson (EN), Monica Manjarrez (Latin America)

One of Eriol's two minions, if you want to call them that. A hyperactive but manipulative Genki Girl, as Nakuru she has apparent affections for Toya. In her true form Ruby Moon she can fly and has similar powers to Yue.

  • Adaptation Dye Job: Nakuru's hair goes from light auburn in the manga to brown in the anime. Likewise, Ruby Moon's color scheme changes from red and black to pink and indigo.
  • Badass
  • Clingy Jealous Girl: She appears to be this towards Touya she's actually after his magic and not him per se. And she lays off once it's clear that Touya will give his powers to Yue and not to her.
  • Cloudcuckoolander: The stuff she says doesn't make much sense.
  • Dub Name Change: Averted. In the English adaptation both her true form and false form is called Ruby Moon.
  • Genki Girl: Very energetic, and to Touya's dismay, its all directed at him.
  • Manipulative Bitch: She has everyone fooled into thinking she's a ditzy Muggle. Then there's her sabotage of Touya's relationship with Yukito...
  • Moment Killer: Repeatedly and deliberately, to the point where Touya has to physically lock her out of the room in order to finally get some alone time with Yukito.
  • New Transfer Student
  • No Biological Sex/Purely Aesthetic Gender: Nakuru chooses to present "herself" as female simply because girls have cuter school uniforms. As "she" puts it, "I look good in a skirt!", and she then adds "Well, it's not like gender really matters... I'm not a human being anyway..."
  • No Sense of Personal Space: Constantly Glomping Touya.
  • Secret Public Identity: In the Nelvana dub only, where she goes by "Ruby Moon" in both forms.
  • Token Evil Teammate: Sorta. She is perhaps the nearest to being genuinely antagonistic out of Eriol's posse. Is intentionally interfering with Touya and Yukito so the former can't save the latter as his magic fades, in a sense she is attempting to ensure Yue fades and dies (the creepy smirk she frequently gives Yukito as she plays it out doesn't help). When she realises it is futile, however, she gives in quickly and limits herself to aiding Eriol in his plans.
  • Winged Humanoid: Large butterfly wings in her true form.


Spinel Sun

Voiced by: Yumi Touma (JP), Colin Murdock (EN), Philece Sampler (EN - 2nd Movie), Ernesto Lezama (Latin America)

The second of Eriol's minions, and a counterpart to Kero. Essentially The Eeyore, Spinel is quiet and calm but can go hyperactive when he eats sweets. His true form is a butterfly-winged panther who has powers similar to Keroberos.


Kaho Mizuki

Voiced by: Emi Shinohara (JP), Linda Rae Jurgens (EN), Dulce Guerrero (Latin America)

A mysterious but Cool Teacher who starts teaching at Sakura's school, but is actually a powerful magician of some kind.

The Enchantress (Mahoudoushi / Su Yung)

Voiced by: Megumi Hayashibara (JP), Nicole Oliver (EN)

The Big Bad of the first movie. She was a fortune teller, foreseeing a person's future through water. However, her predictions attracted Clow Reed who disputed her claims, leading to a number of battles between the two until he imprisoned Madoushi. She uses dreams and forces events so Sakura can win a trip to Hong Kong and attacks her because she carries the Clow Cards, since she is searching for Clow Reed.

Other Adults

Sonomi Daidouji

Voiced by: Miki Itou (JP), Venus Terzo (EN), Wendee Lee (EN - 2nd Movie), Monica Manjarrez (Latin America)

Tomoyo's mother and Nadeshiko's best friend plus cousin. She resents Fujitaka from marrying Nadeshiko at such a young age but is thrilled to be in Sakura's company.

Yoshiyuki Terada

Voiced by: Tohru Furusawa (JP - first season and first movie), Katsuyuki Konishi (JP - third season and second movie), Steve Blum (EN - 2nd movie), Ricardo Tejedo (Latin America)

The on-and-off teacher of Sakura's class. Rika has a crush on him which he seems to acknowledge.


Maki Matsumoto

Voiced by: Kotono Mitsuishi (JP), Nicole Oliver (EN), Alejandra de la Rosa (Latin America)

The owner of the Twin Bells shop in Tomoeda, Maki has trouble due to the troublesome Jump Card, but is helped out by Sakura and her friends.

The Li Family

Li Yelan

Voiced by: Kikuko Inoue (JP), Stevie Vallance (EN)

Syaoran's strict, stern mother and head of the Li family. She is an incredibly powerful sorceress.

Li Xiehua, Li Huenli, Li Fuurie and Li Feimei

Syaoran's eccentric four sisters. They are easily attracted to cute people.


Wei Wang

Syaoran and Meiling's Parental Substitute whilst they live in Tomoeda. He seems to have a degree of magical powers, and as The Jeeves for Syaoran.

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