Card Captor Sakura - Merchandise
Cardcaptor Sakura (usually abbreviated as CCS) is a magical girl manga and anime series from the well known all-female artist team CLAMP. The anime was able to combine the stylish heroics of Sailor Moon with the competitive edge of Pokemon, which made this magical girl series incredibly popular in Japan and around the world. The series was adapted into a 70-episode anime television series, 2 movies, and 10 video games. While the Cardcaptor Sakura’s reign ended over 20 years ago, its influence and fanbase are still alive and strong today. Merchandise associated with the series are considered must-haves, with pop-up shops and cafes appearing periodically throughout the years. Some popular merchandise from the series include the Cardcaptor Sakura: Clear Card 2020 Calendar, the TV anime Cardcaptor Sakura Illustration Artwork Collection: Cheerio! 1, and the Cardcaptor Sakura Sakura Kinomoto Costume.
Cardcaptor Sakura: Clear Card 2020 Calendar
Keep up with the changing seasons with an exclusive Cardcaptor Sakura 2020 Calendar. The official calendar measures in A2 size (420x 594 mm) and features seven pages of exclusive artwork. The cover artwork features the Cardcaptor herself, Sakura, and Cerberus together against a skyline background. This allows fans to enjoy this wonderful series every day of the year.
- Product Name: Cardcaptor Sakura: Clear Card 2020 Calendar
- Manufacturer: Ensky
- Size: A2
- Number of pages: 7
- Language: Japanese
TV Anime Cardcaptor Sakura Illustration Artwork Collection: Cheerio! 1
The original illustrations from the anime series have been reprinted and made available to fans everywhere through this collection published by Kodansha. Relive the magic of one of the most popular anime to capture hearts everywhere with this exclusive collector’s item. The collection in total includes four books (all sold separately), each with its own unique collection of artwork. Volume one includes 82 handpicked images from the creative team that were created at the time of production of the anime series. While artwork from the series makes up most of this artbook, vhs covers, cd jackets, posters, and magazine covers are also included.
- Product Name: TV Anime Cardcaptor Sakura Illustration Collection: Cheerio!1(Reprint)
- Publisher: Kodansha
- Author: CLAMP
- Publication Date: Dec. 23, 2017
- Size: A4 variant
- Language: Japanese
Cardcaptor Sakura Sakura Kinomoto Costume
Whether for fun or as a serious cosplayer, fans can now dress up as Cardcaptor Sakura Kinomoto herself. The costume is known as “Catch You Catch Me Dress” which is the first magical costume of Sakura’s to appear. The outfit is seen exclusively in the first opening of the anime series. Sakura’s costume includes a pink dress, a white blouse, a red ribbon, white gloves, white wings, and a pink hat. The costumes come available in small, medium, large, and extra-large sizes.
- Product Name: Cardcaptor Sakura Sakura Kinomoto Costume
- Series: Cardcaptor Sakura
- Brand: Acos
- Sizes: S, M, L, XL
- Materials: Polyester, cotton, polyurethane
About Cardcaptor Sakura
Cardcaptor Sakura, also known as CCS, is a magical girl shoujo manga and anime series that was popular in the 90’s. The manga series was written and illustrated by the all-female manga writing and illustrating group known as CLAMP. The series follows the story of a 10-year old fourth grader Sakura Kinomoto, who discovers she was born with magical powers. She finds a mysterious book in her family’s basement and accidentally releases magical Clow Cards. Clow Cards are magical cards infused with both ancient Eastern and Western magics and relate to the concept of the natural elements. Sakura then takes on the responsibility of retrieving the missing cards by battling their magical personification and sealing them away.
Throughout the series, fans are introduced to a variety of characters including Tomoyo, Cerberus/Keberos, and Syaoran. Tomoyo Daidouji is Sakura’s best friend and often supplies her cute Cardcaptoring costumes and communication devices. Cerberus/Keberos is an ancient guardian of the Clow Cards and is tasked with choosing and training the master of the cards. Syaoran Li first appears as Sakura’s rival, but eventually grows fond of her and helps her capture the Clow Cards. Together, the characters venture out to find and capture the remaining Clow Cards.
The Cardcapter Sakura series has great reviews by critics for its creativity. In 2001, the manga received the Seiun Award for Best Manga. The television series also received great comments for having a wide target audience from young children to older viewers. In fact, the series received the Animage Grand Prix award for Best Anime in 1999.
Links
Cardcaptor Sakura: Clear Card 2020 Calendar
TV Anime Cardcaptor Sakura Illustration Artwork Collection: Cheerio!1
Cardcaptor Sakura Sakura Kinomoto Costume
Cardcaptor Sakura Label