# Where to Watch Cardcaptor Sakura

**Its 70-episode run gives Cardcaptor Sakura room to make each magical encounter feel like part of Sakura's everyday life. Crunchyroll and Netflix carry the series, with regional availability determining which service works for you. This is the 1998 TV starting point, finished rather than awaiting more episodes. It suits viewers who want magical-girl fantasy with a gentle pace, bright comedy, and romance that grows alongside the larger card-capturing story. Episodes run 25 minutes, so the recurring capture format is easy to sample without committing to a long sitting.**

## Where to Watch

- [Crunchyroll](http://www.crunchyroll.com/cardcaptor-sakura)
- [Netflix](https://www.netflix.com/title/70309056)

Crunchyroll and Netflix are the two listed legal options. Check the catalog in your region before choosing between them, since local availability can differ.

## Synopsis

Sakura Kinomoto opens a mysterious book and accidentally releases its magical cards. Each card has a power and will of its own, leaving her responsible for finding and containing them. Kero, the book's small guardian, guides her new role as the Cardcaptor, while her friend Tomoyo eagerly records the adventures. The searches bring magic into familiar streets and ordinary routines rather than sending Sakura into a distant world. As the cards test her in different ways, school life, family bonds, friendship, and first crushes keep moving around the fantasy. The premise supports self-contained encounters, but Sakura's gradual growth gives the full run its shape.

## Fast Facts

- **Format:** TV
- **Episodes:** 70
- **Premiered:** 1998
- **Studio:** Madhouse
- **Score:** 8.1

## Watch Order

Begin with this original TV series. Its 70 episodes establish Sakura and the card-capturing premise before the follow-up arc, so starting later would skip the intended introduction.

- Cardcaptor Sakura Movie 1 (side\_story)
- Cardcaptor Sakura Movie 2: Fuuin Sareta Card (sequel)
- Cardcaptor Sakura: Kero-chan ni Omakase! (side\_story)
- Suteki desu wa, Sakura-chan! Tomoyo no Cardcaptor Sakura Katsuyaku Video Nikki! (side\_story)

## If You Liked This

- **[Fruits Basket](https://hozuna.com/anime/fruits-basket)**: Fruits Basket is a good next pick for viewers drawn to the tender shoujo feeling and emotionally attentive coming-of-age material.
- **[Frieren: Beyond Journey's End](https://hozuna.com/anime/frieren-beyond-journey-s-end)**: Frieren fits when the quieter side of magic, personal growth, and slowly deepening connections mattered most to you.
- **[Yona of the Dawn](https://hozuna.com/anime/yona-of-the-dawn)**: Yona of the Dawn offers another heroine learning what she can do as a fantasy journey pushes her beyond familiar life.
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- **[Witch Watch](https://hozuna.com/anime/witch-watch)**: 
- **[Re:Zero Season 4](https://hozuna.com/anime/re-zero-season-4)**: 
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## FAQ

### Which services have Cardcaptor Sakura?

The listed services are Crunchyroll and Netflix. Which one carries it for you depends on regional catalog availability.

### How long is the original Cardcaptor Sakura series?

The original TV series has 70 episodes. Each episode runs 25 minutes, making the card-by-card structure comfortable to watch in short sessions.

### Is Cardcaptor Sakura still enjoyable now?

Yes, especially if you enjoy a patient magical-girl story where daily life matters as much as the fantasy. The comedy and recurring card encounters keep individual episodes lively, while the relationships reward watching in order.

### Is the original series finished?

Yes, the 1998 TV series is finished. You can start its 70-episode run knowing you are not waiting for the original broadcast to conclude.

### Where should I start Cardcaptor Sakura?

Start with this original TV series and its first episode. It introduces Sakura's role and the escaped-card premise before the follow-up arc.