BagoGames > Articles > Geek Culture > Anime and Manga > Cardcaptor Sakura: Clear Card Episode 11 Review Cardcaptor Sakura: Clear Card Episode 11 Review By Sarah Campbell 7 years Ago Share on FacebookShare on Twitter Source: Cardcaptor Sakura Clear Card, Studio MadhouseThe Clear Card Saga has thus far been a very self-conscious retread of the original Cardcaptor Sakura anime, and this episode is making sure that you know it. The episode takes pains to point out that quite a few of the new cards Sakura has captured are variations on the Clow Cards that she had captured back during the original series. In case you somehow hadn’t pieced that one together yourself by now.Source: Cardcaptor Sakura Clear Card, Studio MadhouseRepeated PlotsEven the plot beats have been relatively similar, with episode nine being a remake of the Watery episode from season one of the original Cardcaptor Sakura. This episode involves a mischievous new card flipping over the king penguin in Penguin Park. Sakura and Kero have to capture the card and try to undo the damage before people notice and it becomes a major local news story. Again. The problem is that Sakura can’t get close without the new card trying to drop her on her head. It feels a little weird that Kero is the one to suggest the solution to Sakura. Even back when she was inexperienced, Sakura’s biggest strength was coming up with new and imaginative ways to apply her limited stable of cards to the problem at hand.Source: Cardcaptor Sakura Clear Card, Studio MadhouseI trust that CLAMP has a very good reason for repeating card concepts and plot beats from the original series. Although their writing sometimes contains very questionable decisions, they are usually good at telling complete stories that make sense. If we ignore Tsubasa, anyway.Overarching Plot HintsThis show appears to be setting something up with the new characters as well. Eriol believes that the butler is a member of some shady magical organization, and there still seems to be more to the new transfer student than meets the eye. We don’t know anything about her stuffed animal or her mysterious book, which are pretty clearly magical in some way.Source: Cardcaptor Sakura Clear Card, Studio MadhouseUnfortunately, this show seems to be paced like the original series was and not like a faster paced modern anime. We might not learn what’s going on there for a very long time yet. Still, this anime has proven to be refreshing and enjoyable, and I am more than happy to enjoy the leisurely journey to these answers. Categories: Anime and Manga Tags: Anime and Manga ReviewCardcaptor SakuraCardcaptor Sakura Clear Cards Related Content Tickets Are Now on Sale for OVERLORD: The Sacred Kingdom By Abdul Saad October 19, 2024 Crunchyroll Announces Blu-ray Titles Coming in January 2025 By Abdul Saad October 19, 2024