Cardcaptors - Tests of Courage (Vol. 1)
Starring:Carly McKillip, Rhys Huber, Matt Hill, Maggie Blue O'Hara, Tony Sampson, Sam Vincent, Brian Drummond, Linda Rae, Kelly Sheridan, Jocelyne Loewen, Andrew Francis, Richard Newman, Jordan Killik, Nicole Oliver, Bill Switzer, Dale Wilson, Sarah Lafleur, Colin Murdock, Kirby Morrow, Janyse Jaud
Studio: Geneon [Pioneer]
Product Type: DVD
Editorial Review:
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Cardcaptors has a lot going for it, including likable characters, well-crafted dialogue, and a cartload of similarities to the phenomenally popular Pokémon. But as the three-episode video Tests of Courage demonstrates, the series (seen on the Kids' WB network) also is saddled with shortcomings, mostly in the form of flimsy concepts. Case in point: episode 1, "Sakura's Rival." Here we're introduced to lead character Sakura's sole competitor in the Clow Card-capturing arena, the stern and unsociable Li. After a rocky first encounter, Li proves he's worthy of Sakura's trust by helping her secure the weather-corrupting Shadow Card (one of many cards bearing mystical powers that Sakura unwittingly released from the magic Clow book). The segment sets the tone for the pair's subsequent semicooperative, semiadversarial adventures, but it doesn't fully explain the Shadow Card's scheme, nor the role of Kero, the supposed guardian of the cards who bears a roundabout resemblance to Pokémon's Pikachu. Episodes 2 and 3 are slightly more successful in shedding light on what the wayward Clow Cards are up to, but batches of not fully fleshed-out details, like where Li got his card-impairing lasin board and what he intends to do with the cards he collects, are apt to irk kids over 7 who like their cartoon adventures unraveled logically. That said, Sakura's spunk and good judgment make her a better-than-average role model for girls, and her cool haircut is apt to earn her popularity points, too. --Tammy La Gorce
Description
Curiosity is part of any 10-year-old's life, but Sakura just broke the seal on a magical book and released all of the mischievous spirits improvised on the cards inside! Kero, the "Guardian of the Clow Cards" is horrified to find all of the cards gone and tells Sakura she must become the "Cardcaptor" and retrieve the spirits before they work their mischief in the world. Contains the first three episodes of the popular TV series airing on the Kids' WB. Collectible Insert Inside!
Average customer rating:
- GREAT SHOW!!!
- Grandparents New to Anime
- Unbiased review of sub and dub
- My first Cardcaptors movie..........................IT SUCKED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
- I agree, Think Like A Kid!
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Cardcaptors - Tests of Courage (Vol. 1)
Starring: Carly McKillip , Rhys Huber , Matt Hill , Maggie Blue O'Hara , and Tony Sampson
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Similar Items:
- Cardcaptor Sakura - Everlasting Memories (Vol. 2)
- Cardcaptors - New Lessons (V.4)
- Cardcaptors - Firestorm (Vol. 5)
- Cardcaptors - Best of Friends (Vol. 6)
- Cardcaptors - Times of Need (Vol. 8)
ASIN: B00004Y56Y
Release Date: 2000-11-14 |
Amazon.com
Cardcaptors has a lot going for it, including likable characters, well-crafted dialogue, and a cartload of similarities to the phenomenally popular Pokémon. But as the three-episode video Tests of Courage demonstrates, the series (seen on the Kids' WB network) also is saddled with shortcomings, mostly in the form of flimsy concepts. Case in point: episode 1, "Sakura's Rival." Here we're introduced to lead character Sakura's sole competitor in the Clow Card-capturing arena, the stern and unsociable Li. After a rocky first encounter, Li proves he's worthy of Sakura's trust by helping her secure the weather-corrupting Shadow Card (one of many cards bearing mystical powers that Sakura unwittingly released from the magic Clow book). The segment sets the tone for the pair's subsequent semicooperative, semiadversarial adventures, but it doesn't fully explain the Shadow Card's scheme, nor the role of Kero, the supposed guardian of the cards who bears a roundabout resemblance to Pokémon's Pikachu. Episodes 2 and 3 are slightly more successful in shedding light on what the wayward Clow Cards are up to, but batches of not fully fleshed-out details, like where Li got his card-impairing lasin board and what he intends to do with the cards he collects, are apt to irk kids over 7 who like their cartoon adventures unraveled logically. That said, Sakura's spunk and good judgment make her a better-than-average role model for girls, and her cool haircut is apt to earn her popularity points, too. --Tammy La Gorce
Description
Curiosity is part of any 10-year-old's life, but Sakura just broke the seal on a magical book and released all of the mischievous spirits improvised on the cards inside! Kero, the "Guardian of the Clow Cards" is horrified to find all of the cards gone and tells Sakura she must become the "Cardcaptor" and retrieve the spirits before they work their mischief in the world. Contains the first three episodes of the popular TV series airing on the Kids' WB. Collectible Insert Inside!
Customer Reviews:
GREAT SHOW!!!.......2006-11-11
I love this show it has action, adventure, romance, and some things you'd never see in other shows. Kero is adorable and the episodes are well thought out and entertaining
contains episodes
- Sakura's Rival
- Time and Again
- The Cave
Grandparents New to Anime.......2006-07-14
My husband got interested in the American version of this series (he's a kid at heart), but I just could not stay interested in it. From what I could see, too much of it just did not make sense.
Then, we decided to buy the DVD's for my husband. We bought 3 of them and then I noticed the Sakura/original Japanese version and bought Vol. 1 of that series. We are both now hooked on the original Japanese Cardcaptor Sakura series. The story is delightful to follow and makes the whole thing make so much more sense.
I admit that every now and then we have to hit the pause button so we can read the English subtitles when things get moving fast, but this has in no way dimished our enjoyment.
We highly recommend that anyone interested in this series try the Japanese version.
Unbiased review of sub and dub.......2006-04-16
I began with watching the US version on TV and eventually bought this set a while later to see them again. I remember enjoying this when I was younger. However, later on a friend introduced me to the Japanese subbed version. After I finished watching the japanese series (70 episodes + 2 movies), I was amazed with the depth and richness that the characters had all along. It was like watching another series all together.
After reading previous reviews, I felt I needed to clear some stuff up. It is true that this was originally aimed at a young audience, but it was not originally intended for 10 year olds as it is for the US. With it's more complex story and character development, it's more appropriate for 13-16 (not because of adult content - it would simply be difficult for the younger audience to understand and appreciate the story). However, Kid's WB is intended for the younger audience and made changes in an attempt to become entertaining to them.
Also, I read earlier that many character's relationships are homosexual in nature in the Japanese version. After watching the series, I feel that this is not the case. For Sakura and Tomoyo/Madison, it is true that they love each other, but this is certainly a plutonic love. They are simply the closest of friends. Toya/Tori and Yukito/Julian share a very similar relationship, but again, nothing more is implied. Also, Shaoran's "crush" with Yukito/Julian is also explained in a very non-homosexual fashion. However, this can be easily misunderstood until that point of explanation.
As for the relationships between different age groups, personally, I think it is a very common and normal thing for a youger (8-12) person to have a childish crush on an older person. Whether this person is a few or several years older, it is something that is even common in our American society (such as with your older sibling's friends or a celebrity).
I even see mention of incest in previous reviews, notably Mihara Chiharu/Chelsea and Yamazaki Takashi/Zachary. In the American version they are cousins. However, do not mix this up with the Japanese version. They do have a close relationship in the Japanese version that has potential to go on further, BUT they are not cousins - just childhood friends.
I think the sub/dub voices are both appropriate (although the Japanese version has grown on me better). They capture their character roles (different for American and Japanese) well enough. The music was pretty nice in both series. However, they will often have completely different moods from American to the Japanese version.
Overall, I still like the American version. It has its own charm. However, the Japanese version appealed to me in a far deeper sense. Instead of being simply entertaining to watch, the story went into deep detail about relationships, the background story, and had more involving humor. 10 year olds may not be able to appreciate this because they may not be able to understand it as well However, for years 13 and up, I would highly recommend watching the subbed version for an entirely different experience. It has so much more to offer that can appeal to those who can understand its complex story.
I am giving this buy 3 stars because I consider it average to its comparison. While it is certainly not a bad show or a bad buy, I feel that it is somewhat empty. And Cardcaptor Sakura (jap version) fills in those gaps with a rich story.
My first Cardcaptors movie..........................IT SUCKED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.......2006-04-16
Cardcaptors:Tests of Courage is my first cardcaptors movie, and I thought it was a little okay, but the more watched it, the more I realized how different it was from the original series.The characters, relationships,and the whole story is completely different from Cardcaptor Sakura and I no longer like this remake series. The one thing that bugs me the most is that every piece of evidence to Sakura and Syaoran's relationship was cut out and it looked more like as if they should be rivals in cardcaptors. The big difference in Cardcaptors and Cardcaptor Sakura of their relationship is that in Cardcaptors, Syaoran bullied Sakura throughout the series for the cards and never thought about trying to get to know her. Sakura does appear to be annoyed by him, but still tries to get close to him sometimes. And, Sakura and Syaoran don't become friends and start to fall in love with each other until the third season. In Cardcaptor Sakura, Syaoran did bully Sakura because she had possession of most of the cards. He tormented her during the first half of the first season, and Sakura never had one ounce of hatred towards him and wanted to be friends with him. The tables turn when Syaoran began to treat Sakura with respect when he discovered how bright she was and that she is worthy to become the master of the cards. They quickly become very close friends, and they even fell head over hills in love with each other.
I agree, Think Like A Kid!.......2006-01-14
i also used to watch this when i was younger. i enjoyed it very much, but since kidsWB stopped showing it, i don't remember much. i want to buy the DVDs so i can watch the episodes again. the series seems very enjoyable even though i'm 12, the thing is, i have the imagination of a 6 year-old. this isn't the only animae show i watch. i also watch Pokemon, Megaman NT Warrior, W.I.T.C.H, Digimon, and several others. when you watch these shows, remember to think like you did when you were younger!!!
Average customer rating:
- GREAT SHOW!!!
- Grandparents New to Anime
- Unbiased review of sub and dub
- My first Cardcaptors movie..........................IT SUCKED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
- I agree, Think Like A Kid!
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Cardcaptors - Tests of Courage (Vol. 1) (Geneon Signature Series)
Starring: Carly McKillip , Rhys Huber , Matt Hill , Maggie Blue O'Hara , and Tony Sampson
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Similar Items:
- Cardcaptor Sakura - Everlasting Memories (Vol. 2)
- Cardcaptors - New Lessons (V.4)
- Cardcaptors - Firestorm (Vol. 5)
- Cardcaptors - Best of Friends (Vol. 6)
- Cardcaptors - Times of Need (Vol. 8)
ASIN: B00012QLUA
Release Date: 2004-01-06 |
Amazon.com
Cardcaptors has a lot going for it, including likable characters, well-crafted dialogue, and a cartload of similarities to the phenomenally popular Pokémon. But as the three-episode video Tests of Courage demonstrates, the series (seen on the Kids' WB network) also is saddled with shortcomings, mostly in the form of flimsy concepts. Case in point: episode 1, "Sakura's Rival." Here we're introduced to lead character Sakura's sole competitor in the Clow Card-capturing arena, the stern and unsociable Li. After a rocky first encounter, Li proves he's worthy of Sakura's trust by helping her secure the weather-corrupting Shadow Card (one of many cards bearing mystical powers that Sakura unwittingly released from the magic Clow book). The segment sets the tone for the pair's subsequent semicooperative, semiadversarial adventures, but it doesn't fully explain the Shadow Card's scheme, nor the role of Kero, the supposed guardian of the cards who bears a roundabout resemblance to Pokémon's Pikachu. Episodes 2 and 3 are slightly more successful in shedding light on what the wayward Clow Cards are up to, but batches of not fully fleshed-out details, like where Li got his card-impairing lasin board and what he intends to do with the cards he collects, are apt to irk kids over 7 who like their cartoon adventures unraveled logically. That said, Sakura's spunk and good judgment make her a better-than-average role model for girls, and her cool haircut is apt to earn her popularity points, too. --Tammy La Gorce
Customer Reviews:
GREAT SHOW!!!.......2006-11-11
I love this show it has action, adventure, romance, and some things you'd never see in other shows. Kero is adorable and the episodes are well thought out and entertaining
contains episodes
- Sakura's Rival
- Time and Again
- The Cave
Grandparents New to Anime.......2006-07-14
My husband got interested in the American version of this series (he's a kid at heart), but I just could not stay interested in it. From what I could see, too much of it just did not make sense.
Then, we decided to buy the DVD's for my husband. We bought 3 of them and then I noticed the Sakura/original Japanese version and bought Vol. 1 of that series. We are both now hooked on the original Japanese Cardcaptor Sakura series. The story is delightful to follow and makes the whole thing make so much more sense.
I admit that every now and then we have to hit the pause button so we can read the English subtitles when things get moving fast, but this has in no way dimished our enjoyment.
We highly recommend that anyone interested in this series try the Japanese version.
Unbiased review of sub and dub.......2006-04-16
I began with watching the US version on TV and eventually bought this set a while later to see them again. I remember enjoying this when I was younger. However, later on a friend introduced me to the Japanese subbed version. After I finished watching the japanese series (70 episodes + 2 movies), I was amazed with the depth and richness that the characters had all along. It was like watching another series all together.
After reading previous reviews, I felt I needed to clear some stuff up. It is true that this was originally aimed at a young audience, but it was not originally intended for 10 year olds as it is for the US. With it's more complex story and character development, it's more appropriate for 13-16 (not because of adult content - it would simply be difficult for the younger audience to understand and appreciate the story). However, Kid's WB is intended for the younger audience and made changes in an attempt to become entertaining to them.
Also, I read earlier that many character's relationships are homosexual in nature in the Japanese version. After watching the series, I feel that this is not the case. For Sakura and Tomoyo/Madison, it is true that they love each other, but this is certainly a plutonic love. They are simply the closest of friends. Toya/Tori and Yukito/Julian share a very similar relationship, but again, nothing more is implied. Also, Shaoran's "crush" with Yukito/Julian is also explained in a very non-homosexual fashion. However, this can be easily misunderstood until that point of explanation.
As for the relationships between different age groups, personally, I think it is a very common and normal thing for a youger (8-12) person to have a childish crush on an older person. Whether this person is a few or several years older, it is something that is even common in our American society (such as with your older sibling's friends or a celebrity).
I even see mention of incest in previous reviews, notably Mihara Chiharu/Chelsea and Yamazaki Takashi/Zachary. In the American version they are cousins. However, do not mix this up with the Japanese version. They do have a close relationship in the Japanese version that has potential to go on further, BUT they are not cousins - just childhood friends.
I think the sub/dub voices are both appropriate (although the Japanese version has grown on me better). They capture their character roles (different for American and Japanese) well enough. The music was pretty nice in both series. However, they will often have completely different moods from American to the Japanese version.
Overall, I still like the American version. It has its own charm. However, the Japanese version appealed to me in a far deeper sense. Instead of being simply entertaining to watch, the story went into deep detail about relationships, the background story, and had more involving humor. 10 year olds may not be able to appreciate this because they may not be able to understand it as well However, for years 13 and up, I would highly recommend watching the subbed version for an entirely different experience. It has so much more to offer that can appeal to those who can understand its complex story.
I am giving this buy 3 stars because I consider it average to its comparison. While it is certainly not a bad show or a bad buy, I feel that it is somewhat empty. And Cardcaptor Sakura (jap version) fills in those gaps with a rich story.
My first Cardcaptors movie..........................IT SUCKED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.......2006-04-16
Cardcaptors:Tests of Courage is my first cardcaptors movie, and I thought it was a little okay, but the more watched it, the more I realized how different it was from the original series.The characters, relationships,and the whole story is completely different from Cardcaptor Sakura and I no longer like this remake series. The one thing that bugs me the most is that every piece of evidence to Sakura and Syaoran's relationship was cut out and it looked more like as if they should be rivals in cardcaptors. The big difference in Cardcaptors and Cardcaptor Sakura of their relationship is that in Cardcaptors, Syaoran bullied Sakura throughout the series for the cards and never thought about trying to get to know her. Sakura does appear to be annoyed by him, but still tries to get close to him sometimes. And, Sakura and Syaoran don't become friends and start to fall in love with each other until the third season. In Cardcaptor Sakura, Syaoran did bully Sakura because she had possession of most of the cards. He tormented her during the first half of the first season, and Sakura never had one ounce of hatred towards him and wanted to be friends with him. The tables turn when Syaoran began to treat Sakura with respect when he discovered how bright she was and that she is worthy to become the master of the cards. They quickly become very close friends, and they even fell head over hills in love with each other.
I agree, Think Like A Kid!.......2006-01-14
i also used to watch this when i was younger. i enjoyed it very much, but since kidsWB stopped showing it, i don't remember much. i want to buy the DVDs so i can watch the episodes again. the series seems very enjoyable even though i'm 12, the thing is, i have the imagination of a 6 year-old. this isn't the only animae show i watch. i also watch Pokemon, Megaman NT Warrior, W.I.T.C.H, Digimon, and several others. when you watch these shows, remember to think like you did when you were younger!!!
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