Cardcaptor Sakura (1998) Parents Guide: Is the series OK for kids?

Name: Cardcaptor Sakura
Rating: 8.6

Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language

Sakura Kinomoto, an elementary school student who discovers that she possesses magical powers after accidentally freeing a set of magical cards from the book they had been sealed in for years. She is then tasked with retrieving those cards in order to avoid an unknown catastrophe from befalling the world.

TV-Y7 • 1998 • 3 seasons

8.6

600+

Average rating by Bontent members

Age

Sakura stumbled upon the book of Clow Cards in a library. Accidentally setting the magical cards loose, it's now up to Sakura to catch them all with her best friend Tomoyo, and Kerberos, the guardian of the cards.

Cast

Sakura Tange

Junko Iwao

Motoko Kumai

Aya Hisakawa

Emi Shinohara

Hideyuki Tanaka

Masaya Onosaka

Megumi Ogata

Tomokazu Seki

Yukana

Tomoko Kawakami

Nozomu Sasaki

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Is Cardcaptor Sakura appropriate for kids?

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Substances None 0/10

Language Moderate 4/10

Sex/Nudity Mild 2/10

Violence/Gore Intense 10/10

Mature Themes Intense 10/10

Sex and nudity in Cardcaptor Sakura

No sexual content or nudity is present in this season. The series focuses on wholesome friendships, though mild crushes or innocent flirtation jokes may appear among the school-aged characters. These interactions are portrayed as sweet and appropriate for a young audience, maintaining a lighthearted tone throughout.

Violence and gore in Cardcaptor Sakura

Frequent cartoon slapstick, chases, crashes, pranks, and exaggerated accidents. No realistic injury.

Language in Cardcaptor Sakura

No strong language; mild insults, teasing, yelling, and comic frustration may occur.

Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Cardcaptor Sakura

There is no prominent substance use or alcohol consumption depicted in this season. The narrative remains focused on childhood friendships and magical adventures without any references to drugs. Characters are seen consuming tea and snacks in a manner typical for a children's fantasy series.

Mature themes in Cardcaptor Sakura

Mild themes of friendship, rivalry, honesty, responsibility, teamwork, confidence, consequences, and learning from mistakes.

Scary moments in Cardcaptor Sakura

No standout scary moments have been catalogued for Cardcaptor Sakura yet. Because this title is recommended for younger kids, sign up to get community-flagged jump scares, tense scenes, and startling imagery as parents submit them.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cardcaptor Sakura appropriate for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests Cardcaptor Sakura is best for ages 7+. It's rated TV-Y7. Sakura stumbled upon the book of Clow Cards in a library. Accidentally setting the magical cards loose, it's now up to Sakura to catch them all with her best friend Tomoyo, and Kerberos, the guardian of the cards.

What age rating does Cardcaptor Sakura have?

Cardcaptor Sakura is rated TV-Y7. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 7+.

What is Cardcaptor Sakura about?

How many seasons does Cardcaptor Sakura have?

Cardcaptor Sakura has 3 seasons covered in this parent guide. Sign up to see a season-by-season breakdown.

Is there sex or nudity in Cardcaptor Sakura?

Our reviewers didn't note meaningful sexual content across Cardcaptor Sakura.

How violent is Cardcaptor Sakura?

Violence isn't a standout concern across Cardcaptor Sakura per our reviewers.

Is the language in Cardcaptor Sakura appropriate for kids?

Strong language isn't flagged across Cardcaptor Sakura.

Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Cardcaptor Sakura?