Information:
Genre: Fantasy, Manga

Target Audience: Young Adults

Warning: Overdose from gorgeous art. 

Rating: 4 out of 5 stars.



Summary:
Sakura is back! After a mysterious dream, something happened that caused all her cards to turn clear. Sakura must find out what happened to her cards by teaming up with her friends. While also gathering new cards along the way. 



Review:
I would first like to state that I received a review through NetGalley. This has in no way affected my opinions or this review. 

I'll get my problems out of the way first. So far the plot seems to be the same ole same ole. Sakura has a dream, something happens to the cards, and she has to collect them again. It's not bad but at this point, I need to see something different. I figure volume 2 will show more differences but until I read volume 2 I can only go off this. 

Another problem I have is the fact that Syaoran and Eriol are keeping secrets from Sakura. I'm sure there is some reason but in truth, I don't care. There's always someone keeping secrets from Sakura. It has become a tiring plot device. The fact that Syaoran is involved this time makes it even worse. 

There are also some translation issues. With Fujitaka, Sakura's dad, calling Nadeshiko with the term san. Considering the two were married this seems more than a little odd and very formal compared to previous times we heard Fujitaka talk about his wife. 

Still, despite some complaints, I really enjoyed the first volume. The art is beyond gorgeous. I'd expect no less from Clamp. Tomoyo and Sakura are friendship goals. Kero is amazing as always. Not to mention the Syaoran and Sakura leave you squeeing from the cuteness. It reminds me why I love Cardcaptor Sakura so much. I just want there to be a reason for Clamp to do a sequel and not just repeating the same notes. 

I'd highly recommend this to all Cardcaptor Sakura and magical girl fans. Just remember reading the original Cardcaptor Sakura series is a must to understand everything fully.

How does one rate a Cardcaptor Sakura on a scale of 5? It's Cardcaptor Sakura - that automatically qualifies it for 5/5. 

But I'm biased to like it because I'm a fan. And also I'm biased to criticise it because I'm a fan. 

I'm basically trying to talk myself out of giving this a 5.

Let's see. We meet Sakura and her friends in a world where all the cards have been captured. Everything seems to be perfect in Sakura land. So of course, something happens to break up the utopia. The cards turn blank - a new staff is bestowed upon Sakura - and new "transparent" cards start popping up around Sakura. As far as plots go, it feels like we've seen all this before. But, you know, I don't mind hearing a great story twice.

I like that Sakura has grown from the previous series. She is confident in her magical abilities and manages interpersonal relationships fairly well. Same goes for Li. But Tomoyo seems to be the same. And Kero...what's up with Kero? Why is he talking like that?

There's a lot of pace and tension to keep the story moving. However, so far, there are no real obstacles for Sakura. There are hints of what the subsequent volumes will have in store, so hopefully, things will get a lot more exciting.

I would have liked to say that the art is perfect, but I somehow found it more abstract than usual. A bit too full of itself? Of course, it might be because this is the first time I'm reading manga on a screen, and I can't dwell on each page as well as I would like to. I don't know. Also, halfway through the volume, I remembered you have to read right to left and things started making a lot more sense. I don't think I quite enjoyed reading this on a screen. Will wait for The Japan Foundation Library to stock up on the print volumes. 

Definitely waiting for more. Would definitely recommend to those who have missed Sakura.

I am very, very happy that Cardcaptor Sakura is continuing. It's one of my favorite mangas -- the characters are just so sweet and wonderful, so I was thrilled to see volume one of the new series -- Clear Card -- available as to-read on Netgalley.

Sakura is growing up and is starting middle school know. Syaoran has returned from China and will join her! But, it's not all a perfect paradise; Sakura has started to have dreams about the cards turning clear, and there's a mysterious figure who seems to be at the center of it. Lots of intrigue, and I'm especially interested to see where this arc goes.

The illustrations are lovely, as always, and the story overall is easy to follow. I like that CLAMP doesn't waste time in getting to the heart of the story. Also, it looks like there are more cards to be captured! This was a solid re-start of the series, as it re-introduces pretty much all the characters, giving the reader a quick refresher as to who's who and what their relationship is with Sakura and all that. I loved Syaoran's return seems to be bittersweet, since he's acting strange with this clear card stuff, so there's definitely more than meets the eye to all this.

If you're new to the series, I highly recommend reading the Cardcaptor Sakura series first; however, I don't think you necessarily NEED it to understand the story, but you might appreciate the characters more. I'm super excited to read volume 2!

This sent me right back to my childhood, reading the first series. Cardcaptor Sakura and CLAMP themselves had a huge impact on my art that I'm just now recognizing.
The art is as lovely as always, the outfits as extraordinary as always, the characters and jokes as sweet and adorable as always. It just feels like slipping back years into a cozy series that is picking up right where it ended (literally, it starts just where the old series ended). 
It feels a like it's rehashing the old plots, but I'll wait a bit before judging it, because I'm still so excited.
I'm also delighted about the casual way Touya and Yukito are shown to be gay and in love. It feels like I've been waiting my whole life to see them be casual and in love and it's absolutely wonderful.

An amazing retelling of an old-tale. Sakura: Clean Card feels fresh and swift, just like the first time and just like no time had gone past since then.

Much of the original CLAMP touch is evident in this sequel to the original Cardcaptor Sakura series; seeing the characters again was a true joy. But this first volume was light on plot and centered more on bringing the characters back to Sakura's sphere of influence in little vignettes. We have a mystery of why Sakura's cards have turned clear, why she has a new key, and how Syoran and Eriol are involved. So although there is much promise, I would have liked to see more - this was very short and felt like it was missing a whole chapter.

Story: Sakura begins middle school with friend Tomoyo. She is overjoyed, though, when Syaoran appears and is back permanently to attend the same school. But then she has strange dreams of clear cards and finds herself with a new key. Worse, the powers of the new cards and new mysterious figure cannot be sensed by Cerberus or Yue - causing worry among the crew. Will Sakura create new clear cards - and why have they suddenly appeared?

Part of the treat of a story like Cardcaptor is in the interactions - Tomoyo's selfless devotion/cute outfit designs, Cerberus' hunger for sweets, Yue/Yukito's alter egos, Syaoran's fierceness, the fun banter between Toya (her brother) and Sakura, and even the mystery behind Nadeshiko - Sakura's mother. Cardcaptor always had a cuteness and sweetness factor that just wasn't matched in similar CLAMP titles such as Angelic Layer. All of that was here including character development as Sakura and Syoaran are able to admit their feelings for each other.

It will be interesting to see if this goes the way of previous Cardcaptor books: finding/creating the cards in the first half and then using them to end the chaos in the city that they created in the second half. At least the new cards created do have unique qualities to them. But I have to admit, regardless of direction it really is wonderful to see this story continued again. CLAMP has matured over the last two decades and the story will hopefully do the same. In the beginning, Kodansha has helpfully given us a short introduction with reminders of who the characters are and how they relate to Sakura. Reviewed from an advance reader copy provided by the publisher.

As someone who adored the original Cardcaptor Sakura series, I'm so overjoyed that CLAMP decided to continue it. They've stayed true to the original style and tone of the original while creating new conflicts and character ARCs. This story is so pure and good and I can't wait to see things unfold with the clear cards. :)

As someone who was always a huge Cardcaptor Sakura fan, I absolutely loved reading the beginning of a new adventure! I love that all the major players from the past are still involved in the new story of the clear cards, and I look forward to seeing what happens next.

For all fans of Tsubasa Chronicles, Cardcaptor Sakura, or any of Clamp's works, you won't be disappointed! This is an excellent sequel with Clamp's beautiful trademark artwork and suspenseful plots that keep the pages turning to the very end. 

In this return of a great series, Sakura is getting ready to start middle school when her friend Syaoran returns from Hong Kong. All is going fine until a nightmare with a shadowy figure turns into a reality and all the cards she worked so hard to capture are all blank. Will Sakura be able to solve these new mysterious? 

Can't wait to read what happens next!

I loved the first two series of Cardcaptor Sakura but didn't even have an inkling that there was a sequel coming out so was really happy to see this on Netgalley. 
All our favourite characters are back, just a little bit older and wiser. Some things never change e.g. Touya and Sakura's sibling bickering which I adore. Li is also back from Hong Kong, within the first few pages, which was lovely although I had expected a bit more of he and Sakura being separated before they were reunited. There seems to be something going on which he and Eriol aren't telling Sakura...
After several uneventful months, Sakura has not used her Cardcaptor skills and wonders if she will ever need them again. Then, she has a dream of a mysterious figure and all of her Sakura cards becoming transparent...strange things are once again afoot!
CLAMP's art is beautiful, as always, and the Cardcaptor Sakura series was an old favourite so I will definitely be reading this sequel.

Eine Rückkehr in die Welt von Sakura hat mich alleine deswegen sehr gefreut, weil ich mit ihr damals mit aufgewachsen bin. Egal ob Anime oder Manga, ich hatte sie alle und sogar eine Kero-Puppe. ♥ Deswegen sit es toll zu sehen, das die Reihe fortgesetzt wird und ich war auch gleich wieder in dem tollen Stil drin,d er fast ein wenig verträumt wirkte. Ich erhoffe mir noch viel von der Reihe.

SAKURA IS BACK!!!

I freakin' loved Cardcaptor Sakura when I was younger and I always wondered what would happen to Sakura and the gang (and that cute innocent romance she had going on).  I guess now I get to find out!

Volume one sets up the next series of events and more or less starts off just as the cherry blossoms are blooming and Sakura is on her way to her junior high school. So not a lot of time has passed since the ending of Cardcaptor Sakura. Syaoran joins her, having just returned to Japan. 

Their crew of friends is now split into separate classes as well as separate continents, but they stay connected as best they can through phone calls and emails to those far away and hanging out during lunch and after school for those separated by class. Strange things are afoot though, because Sakura's cards all turn blank after a strange dream!!!! Once again she's off to catch them all (sorry, that's a Pokemon reference, but it applies) and find out what exactly is going on.

Can't wait to get my hands on the rest of the series!!!!

Still one of my favorite classic manga series. I read this when I was a teenager and re reading this issue made me remember how much I enjoyed this series. I will definitely continue!

I grew up with the original Cardcaptor Sakura so it was a thrill to discover that there was a new story coming in. I was surprised to find the first volume available here at Netgalley and I just had to have it. The pure nostalgic feeling I got when I read the first line was just utter bliss. I loved the development of Sakura and Shaoran before and I kind of feel like Tomoyo when it comes to watching the relationship of these two bloom. 

Looking forward to the next volume!

As a fan of the original Cardcaptor Sakura I was very excited when they announced the new series. This first volume of "Clear Card" is beautifully drawn and the story moves at a very fast pace. I think the meaningful meeting between Sakura and Syaoran was awfully fast and they just got it out of the way, I had been waiting years for that moment, but well. Maybe we'll find out more about it in the next volumes. Either way, it is great to read about the new adventures of characters that I cherish so much.

What an excellent way to start off the newest Cardcaptor Arc. I actually read about 8 chapters of it in scans many months ago. 

I like its newer character designs that match up the the modern style this arc has, I'm okay with the modern elements/items used in the book, The comedy and fun in the series is as I remember it, the characters are still the same as I remember them and I'm sure that I can expect more character development for whatever they face in this arc, and lastly the mystery in the arc makes me want to learn more of what's to come, so I'm hoping it won't disappoint. 

Some of it's small flaws are that it randomly can clip to something different after doing one thing. Not that I don't expect it to happen in manga/anime that have mahou-shoujo elements, but it didn't give as much of a sequence to put it into the next scene that shows up. 

Overall it was really enjoyable. I hope to read more of the series soon and I will try to buy all the books of this arc as it comes out in the US. 

Hope you liked my review!! Thanks for reading!! ^_^

I have always been a fan of Cardcaptors and the feature length movies, so when I saw this I was so excited and reading this just transported me back to my childhood and singing the English version of the cartoon opening theme. It was just as amazing as the rest and a beautiful addition to the series. Amazing

'Cardcaptop Sakura: Clear Card, Vol. 1' by CLAMP is a manga that's a bit out of what I would normally read, but I thought I'd give it a try.  It's filled with all the bubbliness of high school kids having really great days.

First off, if you aren't familiar with these characters, you might be a bit lost, like I was.  There are brief character bios (and there are a LOT of characters), and also a bit of a synopsis that leads up to this point.  Beyond that, you are kind of on your own.

Sakura is a middle school student who sees magical cards, except this time around they are clear.  Her friend Syaoran is back from China.  Her brother is a brat to her, even though he is in college.  Her mother is gone, and her dad seems to have single parenting wired with all his domestic talents.  He doesn't seem phazed by his daughter's weird talents and friends.

The art is pretty cute.  I liked the story, even though I was lost through most of it.  It's not really my thing, but I'm glad I gave it a shot.

I received a review copy of this manga from Kodansha Comics and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.  Thank you for allowing me to review this manga.

I remember watching the American cut of this anime years ago then reading the manga at a later age and realising just how horrifically the anime had been cut for an english speaking audience. In 2016 CardCaptor Sakura returned to Japan with the Clear Card arc, and now it has reached the english speaking audience. 

Cardcaptor Sakura continues almost as if it had never ended in the first place. The characters are all slightly older but their key characteristics still endure Sakura is still shy but independent, Syaoran has returned from Hong Kong and Tomoyo is her lovable, video taking, clothes producing self. There is still the strong support network around Sakura who are all ready to support her as she requires. This initially re-introduction was pretty packed in with the reader skipping quickly over everyone, but once it is completed it is time to get into the meat of the story. 


This first volume introduces the reader to the latest cards, clear cards and the new mystery that is the lack of energy felt around them by everyone. As Sakura successfully captures a couple within the first volume the reader is sucked back into the world looking to carry on to the next volume instantly. Personally I believe that these clear cards will prove to be more powerful compared to their clow counterparts, but this is yet to be seen as the first volume really is just a reintroduction.

I enjoyed coming back into Sakura's world, it is a nice fluffy place compared to other iterations within this genre such as Madoka Magica which is aimed at a slightly more mature audience. I recommend that you return to this world if you have encountered Sakura's story before and if not, catch up on the Clow Card arcs then carry onwards.

I grew up watching Cardcaptor Sakura, so when I heard they were going to continue the story, I almost had a heart attack. Even though I have already seen some of the new episodes from the anime and, therefore, already knew the whole plot, but I still liked it. I think it's a solid start for the new arc - it maintains everything I liked about the original story, but adds some new elements that could get a great play. Excited to see how the story develops!