Sanrio’s Cardcaptor Sakura Collab Returns With Exclusive New Clear Card Collection
Sanrio is returning to the magical world of Cardcaptor Sakura for an adorable new collaboration featuring Hello Kitty, My Melody, Kuromi and several other popular characters.
The new “Cardcaptor Sakura × Sanrio Characters” collection features seven types of merchandise inspired by the anime’s Clear Card arc, pairing Sakura Kinomoto with her Sanrio friends in matching costumes based on her appearances throughout the series.
Originally created by CLAMP in 1996, Cardcaptor Sakura follows a young girl who accidentally releases a collection of magical Clow Cards and must retrieve them with the help of the guardian creature Cerberus, affectionately known as Kero.
The Clear Card storyline continues Sakura’s adventures as she enters junior high school and encounters a mysterious new set of magical cards, with the sequel receiving its own television anime adaptation in 2018.
Sanrio has already collaborated with the franchise several times this year, including a major Cardcaptor Sakura merchandise collection released in July featuring characters dressed in costumes inspired by Sakura’s magical outfits.
The partnership also expanded into Gashapon with a five-design charm collection featuring Sakura, Kero, Hello Kitty and Kerokerokeroppi, which was revealed in September.
For its latest collaboration, Sanrio has introduced a new friendship-themed design centered around curling ribbons, pairing Sakura with Hello Kitty, My Melody, Cinnamoroll, Kuromi and My Sweet Piano.
The costumes are an important part of Cardcaptor Sakura, with Sakura’s best friend Tomoyo Daidouji regularly creating elaborate outfits for her magical adventures, many of which have become closely associated with memorable moments from the anime.
The new merchandise revisits several of these designs, including Sakura’s Tomoeda Middle School uniform, her Marine Jester Dress from Clear Card episode 9 and the Red Hearts Dress featured in the anime’s second opening, Rocket Beat.
Each pairing incorporates details inspired by its corresponding Sanrio character, with matching outfits and accessories connecting the two franchises.
Let’s take a closer look at the complete collection!
- Plush Mascot Holders (5 Designs) – ¥3,993 Each (approximately $25 USD / £19 GBP)
The five plush mascot holders pair Sakura with Hello Kitty, My Melody, Cinnamoroll, Kuromi and My Sweet Piano, with each character wearing a coordinated outfit.
The Hello Kitty pairing recreates Sakura’s Tomoeda school uniform with additional Hello Kitty-inspired decorations, while Cinnamoroll accompanies her in the Marine Jester Dress worn during episode 9 of Cardcaptor Sakura: Clear Card.
Kuromi’s pairing draws on Sakura’s Red Hearts Dress from the anime’s second opening, complete with its small golden crown, while My Melody and My Sweet Piano accompany Sakura in additional magical outfits decorated with character-inspired accessories.
Each mascot holder includes a hanging loop, making the paired plush toys suitable for attaching to a bag or displaying together.
- Mini Flat Pouches (5 Designs) – ¥1,595 Each (approximately $10 USD / £8 GBP)
Five miniature pouches recreate the collaboration’s character pairings through illustrations surrounded by decorative card-like frames, with each design corresponding to its featured Sanrio character.
The zipper pulls are miniature versions of Sakura’s magical staffs, connecting the accessories directly to the weapons she uses throughout her adventures.
A gold-colored chain allows the pouches to be attached to bags, while an internal loop provides a convenient way to store keys alongside smaller personal belongings.
- Eco Bag With Kero Pouch – ¥2,200 (approximately $14 USD / £10 GBP)
A reusable pink shopping bag features all five Sakura and Sanrio character pairings, with their illustrations arranged inside decorative frames surrounded by ribbons and magical motifs.
The bag can be folded away inside a separate pouch shaped like Kero’s face, recreating Sakura’s mischievous guardian with his round ears, cheerful expression and a decorative red bow.
- Case and Sticker Set – ¥880 (approximately $6 USD / £4 GBP)
The stationery set includes stickers featuring Sakura and her Sanrio partners in their matching costumes, alongside smaller illustrations of the individual characters and magical accessories.
Larger card-shaped stickers are designed to fit inside transparent smartphone cases, while smaller designs can be used to decorate notebooks, planners and other personal belongings.
The included storage case and selected stickers also feature gold foil detailing, complementing the decorative frames used throughout the collaboration.
- Sticker Binder – ¥1,980 (approximately $12 USD / £9 GBP)
A pink sticker binder features illustrations of the five character pairings, with a transparent cover, gold-colored rings and a fastening strap to keep the contents together.
The binder comes with illustrated refill pages for organizing stickers, while a curling ribbon decoration and miniature star charm reference the collection’s friendship theme.
- Secret Mirror Charms (8 Designs) – ¥990 Each (approximately $6 USD / £5 GBP)
Eight miniature mirror charms take inspiration from the magical cards that play a central role throughout Cardcaptor Sakura, using ornate frames to present illustrations of the collaboration’s characters.
Each design incorporates colors associated with its featured Sanrio character, including Cinnamoroll’s blue, Kuromi’s purple and Pompompurin’s signature yellow, with Hello Kitty and My Melody also receiving additional variations.
The charms feature decorative frames topped with ribbons and star-shaped attachments, while their hinged covers open to reveal a small mirror inside.
These accessories are sold in mystery packaging, meaning buyers cannot choose which design they receive, although complete eight-piece sets may be available depending on stock.
- Bag Charms (5 Designs) – ¥1,793 Each (approximately $11 USD / £8 GBP)
The final accessories recreate Sakura and her five Sanrio partners as miniature character charms attached to gold-colored chains decorated with small stars.
Each design features Sakura wearing the corresponding outfit alongside a matching Sanrio character, with long curling ribbons reflecting the collection’s friendship theme.
The charms include a clasp for attaching them to handbags, backpacks and other accessories, with the miniature figures bringing the collaboration’s paired character designs into a smaller format.
The “Cardcaptor Sakura × Sanrio Characters” collection will go on sale through Sanrio’s official online store and participating Sanrio retail locations on November 19, 2026, with online sales beginning at 10:00 AM JST.
Purchases will initially be limited to one of each character design per customer at participating physical stores from November 19 to 23, while online customers can purchase up to two of each design from November 19 to 25, with a separate eight-item limit applying to the mystery mirror charms.
The five bag charms will be released separately at a later date, with Sanrio yet to confirm their exact availability.
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