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Card Captors: Power Match

(2001, Rated G, Family and kids, Starring Rhys Huber)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 4, age appropriate for kids over 5; suggested age 5.
  • Is it any good?

    4.0
  • Common Sense says

    A sedate, mostly-empowering fantasy.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 5 and Up

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Even though she's the heroine, Sakura is frequently rescued by her male rival, Li. It's implied that Li doesn't think Sakura has what it takes to be a Cardcaptor because she's a girl.
  • Violence & scariness:

    One episode finds Sakura's rival Meilin engaged in a martial arts battle with a Clow card; another has Sakura's friend Rita attacking her with a sword when she's possessed by a Clow card.
  • Sexy stuff:

    Not an issue.
  • Language:

    Not an issue.
  • Consumerism:

    This is part of a whole series, which your children may want to watch/own.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Card Captors: Power Match

Parents need to know that there are occasional tidbits regarding Japanese culture; one episode concerns a field trip to an ancient shrine cave that is reputed to be haunted. Sakura seems timid and often seems to need the help of an arrogant male cardcaptor. The show looks attractive, with occasional use of impressive effects animation. The characters are appealing, but slow-moving stories may put off viewers looking for more action. Ten-year-old Sakura is an appealing heroine for preteens; though insecure about her skills, she rises to the occasion when necessary. Teens find the adventures of Sakura and friends a little too sedate.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about how Sakura overcomes her fears and faces her (literal) demons to capture the Clow cards.

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    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

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    WATCH THE UNCUT VERSION

    This version is so dumb. I think I lost a million brain cells after watching it. You should watch the uncut version, Cardcaptor Sakura, instead. It's got some gay-related themes along with the violence/tarot cards but it's not too bad. At least not compared to this version.

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