# Where to Watch Cardcaptor Sakura

**Cardcaptor Sakura streams on Crunchyroll and Netflix — the beloved magical-girl classic that defined the genre for a generation. Charming, gorgeous, and wholesome to its core, it holds up beautifully.**

## Where to Watch

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

Crunchyroll and Netflix both carry the series — either one is a great place to start.

## Synopsis

Ten-year-old Sakura Kinomoto accidentally scatters a deck of magical Clow Cards, each a spirit with a will and power of its own, across her town and beyond. Named the Cardcaptor and guided by Kero, the small guardian beast of the book, she sets out to recapture them one by one — often with her best friend Tomoyo filming every heroic moment. What could be a simple monster-of-the-week formula becomes something warmer: a heartfelt coming-of-age about first crushes, friendship, family, and growing up, wrapped in some of the most iconic magical-girl imagery ever drawn. It's timeless, gentle, and quietly moving.

## Fast Facts

- **Format:** TV
- **Episodes:** 70
- **Premiered:** 1998
- **Studio:** madhouse inc.
- **Score:** 8.1

## Watch Order

This original series is the entry point; begin here before the follow-up arc.

- 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

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## FAQ

### Where can I watch Cardcaptor Sakura?

It streams on Crunchyroll and Netflix depending on your region.

### How many episodes is the original series?

The original series runs for 70 episodes.

### Does it hold up today?

Absolutely — its charm, animation, and heartfelt storytelling have kept it a beloved classic and a genre cornerstone.