JAPANESE VOICE ACTOR: Sakura Tange
Sakura Kinomoto, the titular heroine of Cardcaptor Sakura, is voiced by Sakura Tange in all major Japanese-language anime productions, including the original television series, films, video games, and Cardcaptor Sakura: Clear Card. Her gentle, cheerful, and instantly recognizable performance became one of the most iconic portrayals in magical girl anime history.
Date of Birth
March 24, 1973.
About Sakura
Sakura Tange is a Japanese voice actress, singer, and writer best known for voicing Sakura Kinomoto. The success of Cardcaptor Sakura helped make her one of the most recognizable voice actresses of the late 1990s. She later returned to the role in Clear Card, reuniting with the cast nearly two decades after the original anime concluded.
Hometown
Ichinomiya, Aichi Prefecture, Japan.
Career Highlights
- Sakura Kinomoto — Cardcaptor Sakura
- Nero Claudius (Saber) — Fate/Extra
- Cagliostro — Granblue Fantasy
- Rinko Kobayakawa — LovePlus
- Fitoria — The Rising of the Shield Hero
- Cardinal — Sword Art Online: Alicization
Full Current Filmography
The following reflects documented major credits and may not be exhaustive.
Television Anime
- Cardcaptor Sakura — Sakura Kinomoto
- Cardcaptor Sakura: Clear Card — Sakura Kinomoto
- The Rising of the Shield Hero — Fitoria
- Sword Art Online: Alicization — Cardinal
- Animal Detectives Kiruminzoo — Kanon Hatori
- Dog Days — Violet Amaretto
- Infinite Ryvius — Kozue Izumi
Anime Films
- Cardcaptor Sakura: The Movie — Sakura Kinomoto
- Cardcaptor Sakura Movie 2: The Sealed Card — Sakura Kinomoto
- Theatrical Version: Leave It to Kero-chan! — Sakura Kinomoto
- A Dog of Flanders — Alois
Video Games
- Fate/Extra series — Nero Claudius
- Granblue Fantasy — Cagliostro, Sakura Kinomoto
- Dead or Alive series — Kasumi
- Sword Art Online: Last Recollection — Cardinal
- Fate/Grand Order — Nero Claudius, Jack the Ripper
Critical Reception
Sakura Tange’s portrayal of Sakura Kinomoto is widely regarded as one of the defining performances of the magical girl genre. Her work helped transform Sakura into one of anime’s most beloved protagonists, and her return for Clear Card was celebrated by longtime fans worldwide.
Our Sources
- Behind The Voice Actors — Sakura Kinomoto Voices (https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/characters/Cardcaptor-Sakura/Sakura-Kinomoto/)
- Wikipedia — Sakura Tange (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sakura_Tange)
- Japanese Voice-Over Wikia — Sakura Tange (https://japanese-voiceover.fandom.com/wiki/Sakura_Tange)
- AniBase — Sakura Tange (https://anibase.net/en/people/1DNvL/Sakura-Tange)
Social Media
- Official Website: https://sakura-alamode.com/
ENGLISH VOICE ACTOR: Monica Rial
For the English dub of Cardcaptor Sakura: Clear Card, Sakura Kinomoto is voiced by Monica Rial. She previously voiced Sakura in Tsubasa: Reservoir Chronicle and returned to portray the character in the modern Cardcaptor Sakura sequel series. Her performance was praised for preserving Sakura’s warmth, optimism, and maturity as the character grew older.
Date of Birth
October 5, 1975.
About Monica
Monica Rial is one of the most prolific English-language anime voice actresses. With hundreds of credits spanning anime, video games, and animation, she has become one of the most recognizable voices in the industry. Her portrayal of Sakura Kinomoto introduced the beloved magical girl to a new generation of English-speaking viewers through Clear Card.
Hometown
Houston, Texas, United States.
Career Highlights
- Sakura Kinomoto — Cardcaptor Sakura: Clear Card
- Bulma — Dragon Ball franchise
- Tsuyu Asui — My Hero Academia
- Stocking Anarchy — Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt
- Mirajane Strauss — Fairy Tail
- Index Librorum Prohibitorum — A Certain Magical Index
- Tsubaki Nakatsukasa — Soul Eater
Full Current Filmography
The following reflects documented major credits and may not be exhaustive.
Anime Series
- Cardcaptor Sakura: Clear Card — Sakura Kinomoto
- Dragon Ball Super — Bulma
- My Hero Academia — Tsuyu Asui
- Fairy Tail — Mirajane Strauss
- Soul Eater — Tsubaki Nakatsukasa
- Black Butler — Mey-Rin
- A Certain Magical Index — Index
- Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt — Stocking Anarchy
Anime Films
- Dragon Ball Super: Broly — Bulma
- Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero — Bulma
- Multiple My Hero Academia films — Tsuyu Asui
- Various franchise-related anime film appearances.
Video Games
- Dragon Ball game franchise — Bulma
- Smite — Various Characters
- Numerous anime adaptation and RPG titles.
Critical Reception
Monica Rial’s performance in Clear Card was praised for maintaining the spirit of Sakura Kinomoto while reflecting the character’s increased maturity. Fans appreciated her ability to preserve the charm that made Sakura such a beloved protagonist.
Our Sources
- Behind The Voice Actors — Sakura Kinomoto Voice Cast (https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/tv-shows/Cardcaptor-Sakura-Clear-Card/Sakura-Kinomoto/)
- Behind The Voice Actors — Sakura Kinomoto Voices (https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/characters/Cardcaptor-Sakura/Sakura-Kinomoto/)
- Wikipedia — Sakura Kinomoto (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sakura_Kinomoto)
Social Media
- Official Website: https://www.monicarial.com/
- X (Twitter): https://x.com/Rialisms
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/monicarial/
