Cardcaptor Sakura (1998)
Cardcaptor Sakura is streaming in Japan on Hulu, U-NEXT, Anime Times Amazon Channel.
The verdict
Cardcaptor Sakura has pulled the kind of numbers most Japanese series never see. It holds an 8.6/10 on TMDB from 812 ratings, well above the typical run of new releases. Episodes run about 25 minutes. In Japan you can stream it on Hulu, U-NEXT, Anime Times Amazon Channel.
Is it worth starting?
This is 4 seasons deep — Japanese animation, leaning sci-fi & fantasy. There's a lot of it, which is either the appeal or the problem depending on your week.
- Why
- It rates 8.6/10 on 812 ratings so far — a strong early showing.
- Skip if
- you don't want to start something several seasons deep
- Best for
- A long run rather than a single sitting
Story
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.
Good to know
| Runtime | ~25 min per episode |
| Genre | Animation / Sci-Fi & Fantasy |
| Language | Japanese |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Cast
Where to watch in Japan
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 27 Sept 2026 — platforms may change over time.
Trailer
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