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Plot Synopsis

CLAMP's Sakura and Syoaran are back, but they're not the same characters we've come to know from Cardcaptors. This time, our pair is from the magical country of Clow, where Sakura is the beloved princess and Syaoran is a commoner working as an archeologist. He's tasked with exploring the ruins of Clow, which seem to hold magical power. Our two characters are destined for each other, but many perils lay in their path.

When visiting the ruins, Sakura is mesmerized and drawn into a strange gateway on the wall. Evil forces are at work and are trying to steal her away to another dimension. Syaoran prevents her from going, but in the process, scatters her feathers (representing her memories) across multiple worlds. With Sakura unconscious, Syoaran must travel to each world and recover Sakura's memories. Upon visiting the time-space witch, Syaoran is given two traveling companions, each with their own reasons for going on a journey between worlds. They are also given Mokona, a white pork-bun that allows them to communicate and travel between worlds.

Their journey begins here and many dangers await them on the road ahead.

Story & Characters

This can possibly be considered the grown-up version of cardcaptor sakura..the characters are more matured and the storylines are no longer simple and cheery as that of cardcaptor sakura's. Lasting only 26 episodes long, it may be rather short but it is enjoyable nonetheless. The story in the anime give us a general idea what exactly tsubasa is about and also how much different it is from cardcaptor sakura or any other famous works from clamp. In the anime, shaoran collects a few, around 4 to 5 of sakura's feathers only, and the anime ends there. From the very first episode, the anime can be considered rather captivating as it is straightforward and not repititive in storylines. Every single episode holds different surprises and even though syaoran may be going to different worlds with the very same aim...the events that happen in the different worlds are very interesting and facinating as well. Also, syaoran doesn't travel alone with sakura, they are given two companions and a very cute mascot as company. However, when they first met, it was at a powerful witch's house. She was the one who tell syaoran to travel in order t get sakura's meemories back, however in order to go on this jurney, they need to each give up something most important to them. Syaoran had to give up being in sakura's memories. One of their companions, Fye, who is a good magician had to give away his magic. Another companion, Kurogane, an extremely skilled swordsman had to give up his sword. It was after taking all these, that the magic witch was willing to help them on their journey. Overall, this anime may be a short one, but it is most definately worth your time. It is like one of the more grown up anime produced by clamp.

Rating

10 (excellent)

Art

the art in tsubasa is also different from the other clamp works i have seen. It is still beautiful nonetheless...although i do think that the character's limbs are a little too long..haha..also..there are times in the anime when i cannot tell what was the supposed expression on syaoran's face...he can sometimes look a little too expressionless..
but, on the overall, one can describe the art as rather majestic and detailed. During their journey to the different worlds, clamp has taken into consideration about the character's costumes. The charaters actually change costumes as they enter different world's in order to fit in. They costumes are truly beautiful and every one of the characters look very nice in them. The art of the diffeernent world are captivating as well, it is drawn in such a way that you can actually tell the difference in the different worlds they've been too and they all will leave a lasting impression in you. The art of the weapons/ magic thay use is beautiful as well. It is mysterious and mystic enough. The transitions in colours are done quite perfetly. When the mood is dark and dangerous, the colours used fit the mood nicely without overshadowing the characters. Also, the it is in a happy mood of romantic mood, the colours used in the background is suitable and brings out the feelings intented for the audience. Thus, on the overall, the art in this anime is another one of clamps good work. An anime well done...!

Rating

8 (good)

Sound

Music in Tsubasa...good...excellant...the songs in th anime is wonderful and are kinda classical. Most of them are slow and soothing music and also, many of them are sung by the voice actor of sakura-chan. Very nice vocals in most of the songs and i thoroughly enjoyed them all. The beginning and ending songs are rather typical though, it is like one can tell they are the opening and ending songs once they are being played. However, i highly encourage, those who are able to get their hands on the other music in tsubasa, to go get them and enjoy those melodious tunes. The voice acting are, in my opinion, suitable. Usually there is nothing much to complain if one has watched the anime in it original japanese voices as the voice acting are usually very good. So, no complains there...I personally like the voice acting for mokona and fye the most and also the song entitled : a song of storm and fire. Very nice!!

Rating

9 (very good)

Presentation

The humour in tsubasa come mainly from Fye and Mokona. The group's maskot, Mokona is a very adorable bun-shaped creature with rabbit ears...mokona is more or less the main comic relieve in the whole series as she pairs up with Fye to tease about kurogane. Mokona can also be rather endearing at time too as she bounces from fye to kurogane and hides in their clothes during battles. Tsubasa is enjoyable as viewers tend to look forward to the next world they are travelling as the different worlds are truly facsinating. Viewers are to be prepared to some pleasant surprises along the way. The anime give one a pleasant feeling as the anime is not too stressful on the brain juice. It flows along smoothly with nothing too drastic and this makes the viewers being able to watch in a lean back manner. Very comfortable. The comcepts in the anime are very clearly put across as the storyline doesn't get too complicated. However, because the anime is so short, there are unanswered questions and this makes the veiwers hope for a second season or we would have to buy the manga to find out more.

Rating

8 (good)

Final Verdict

8.83 (very good)

Reviewed by animefreakzzz, 2y 33wk ago