History Heartwarming / CardcaptorSakura

* Out-of-universe, after the Tohoku Earthquake in Japan. CLAMP released [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S7SnQPYJPHk& a video]] with an illustration with Sakura and the song Platinum for the earthquake victims, ending with Creator/SakuraTange (Sakura's original voice actress) saying [[CatchPhrase "Zettai, daijoubu dayo!" ("Everything will surely be alright!")]]

* [[https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/ccsmangaending_4870.jpg The manga ending, of course!]].
* The ending of the second movie. Sakura finally corners the card and tries to change it, resigned to the fact that this will take away her feelings for Syaoran, even though she hasn't told him how she feels yet. As soon as she finishes the spell, the card chooses Syaoran to lose his feelings (he happens to make it in time for a HeroicSacrifice). He tells her it'll be alright, that he'll fall in love with her again. The card makes its move, and Sakura is left crying because Syaoran's feelings are gone. The new card, The Hope, tells her not to cry, that everything is okay. She dries her tears and tells Syaoran that she loves him. Its totally heartbreaking, until Syaoran replies that he loves her, too. The card didn't take away his feelings after all! And then, the sun comes up and everything starts returning to normal. The cherry on top is when Sakura leaps across the hole in the floor and into Syaoran's arms shouting "I love you!" Oh yeah, just to make this even better is [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qqo7boxAO_Q Ashita e no Melody]] playing.
** The cliffhanger of the ''The Sealed Card ending'' is averted ''with special mention'' by a [[SideStoryBonusArt special poster released along with the film]], showing Sakura [[http://vignette1.wikia.nocookie.net/ccs/images/6/6e/The_Sealed_Card_Ending_Bonus_Poster_Sakura_Syaoran_Hug.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20111130201509 making the leap successfully right into Syaoran's arms]] in the most heartwarming moment in the whole series.
** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EHlfaMJFmj4 And now there is even a video for it.]]
* The ending of episode 22 of the anime. Sakura spent most of the episode trying to help out with chores so that her dad could finish her research paper, but upon capturing the card of the week, she accidentally breaks his computer, resulting in all that work being lost. A defeated Sakura is left TakingTheHeat and breaks down sobbing at letting him down. And yet her dad is not angry, but takes her home to cheer her up. The next day, he even decides to stay home to work rather than go to his university office and reaffirms that with Sakura's help, they can finish the paper together. Awwwww...What a nice guy!

* Nearly the entirety of Episode 67, after being comforted by Syaoran after being rejected by Yukito, Sakura is insistent on showing her thanks in some manner, devoting several sleepless nights to making him a scarf. In particular her shyly presenting him his gift (with Syaoran's [[LuminescentBlush expected reaction]]) is exceptionally touching. While most Sakura and Syaoran episodes were placed from Syaoran's perspective and his overwhelming infatuation with her, this takes place largely from Sakura's point of view, showing how greatly her opinion and relationship with Syaoran has changed, from an intimidating arrogant [[TheRival rival]] to a gentle close friend who's very presence tends to bring her happiness.

* Nadeshiko's spirit relieving Sakura's high fever, along with Touya getting to talk with her again.

* Episode 53, after the Dash goes nuts from Sakura's failed attempt to transform it, it tries to run using a nearby bike. Sakura uses the Loop to prevent it from going far, the catch? Everytime Dash is forced through the loop Sakura stands waiting with a friendly smile and open arms.
** And when she finally grabs it, [[CooldownHug she hugs it tight]] and nurtures it until it stops struggling, eventually calming and licking Sakura before obediently returning to it's card. Events like these demonstrate how perfectly suited Sakura is to being the Clow Card's new master. [[BenevolentBoss She's plenty firm in preventing them from causing trouble but also plenty affectionate]].
* Out-of-universe, after the Tohoku Earthquake in Japan. CLAMP released [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S7SnQPYJPHk& a video]] with an illustration with Sakura and the song Platinum for the earthquake victims, ending with Creator/SakuraTange (Sakura's original voice actress) saying [[CatchPhrase "Zettai, daijoubu dayo!" ("Everything will surely be alright!")]]

* The ending of episode 57 where Syaoran, for the first time in his life calls [[SayMyName Sakura by her name when she falls off from the elevator]]. Sakura is so happy that after coming home, she requests that [[FirstNameBasis Syaoran be called by his first name instead of Li]], a name used only by his family. It is a clear sign of a RelationshipUpgrade between the two.

* Any time in the anime Sakura or Syaoran earn a card...and then give it to the other captor, usually as a thank you for helping them during the battle. Perhaps most blatant in episode 41 where, despite Syaoran insisting in vain that they are meant to be rivals and that only a sucker would just hand him a card, Sakura sweetly insists he's having it, not changing from her adorable smile throughout. He meekly takes it, completely defeated.

* In episode 39, after Sakura is too sick to handle the card herself, Syaoran and Meiling provide a BigDamnHeroes moment. The card is granted to Syaoran who had to do most of the work, but he gives it to Sakura out of sympathy.
* In episode 64, Syaoran makes one last attempt to play the cold, aloof act towards Sakura. She informs him it is far too late for that:
-->'''Sakura:''' ''*giggles*'' You always act like that, but it's never true.
-->'''Syaoran:''' What makes you say that?
-->'''Sakura:''' I know you. Syaoran-kun, you're a NiceGuy.
-->''[[LuminescentBlush *Syaoran turns bright red*]]''

* Right after Touya gives Yukito/Yue his powers, Yukito gently turns down Sakura's love confession, and Syaoran comforts Sakura over it, Sakura invites Syaoran, Tomoyo, Touya, and Yukito all to a festival at the Tsukimine shrine. It's nothing but heartwarming to see the five of them, so close to the end of the story, spending time together now that almost everything is out in the open-- the only secret left is that Syaoran is in love with Sakura, and she's really the only one who doesn't know. Sakura makes a gift for Syaoran (a scarf in the anime and a yukata in the manga) to thank him for his kindness, Touya gently disabuses Yukito of the idea that Sakura will be upset with him or that the loss of Touya's magic is anything to feel guilty over, Syaoran decides not to confess to spare Sakura the pain of causing him pain, and Tomoyo's just happy to film Sakura in a yukata. Sakura and Syaoran team up to transform a couple more cards, Touya is forced to buy everyone drinks, and when the electricity is knocked out by a magical attack, Sakura uses the Glow card to help the festival continue. It's a simple, sweet last hurrah for the characters to show just how far they've come.
* Probably the first time Syaoran is unambiguously gentle and kind in tone towards Sakura is episode 36. After losing her present from Yukito (a watch) in the frenzy of capturing the previous card, Sakura breaks down in tears. When Kero senses the awkward moment and leaves, Syaoran is left alone to console her, eventually softly offering to help find the watch for her. She wipes her tears and sweetly calls Syaoran very kind, leading to one of his first {{Luminescent Blush}}es directed at her.
** A smaller one but straight afterwards, after someone comes up behind the two, Syaoran instantly [[GoThroughMe darts protectively in front of Sakura.]] It was just Ms Kaho with Sakura's watch (which is also heartwarming) but the gesture was there.
* In episode 41 Sakura wakes up ''very'' early so she can do rehearsals for the play with Syaoran. When she goes downstairs, not only is Touya already awake (despite having no morning practice and thus could have slept in) but he has breakfast ready for Sakura. Not only that but he sits with her and eats breakfast with her. Just another moment of Touya being a softie big brother.
* The clip ending of final episode, the title song in the background is what makes the impact.

* The beginning of Volume 10 of the manga and in episode 65, right after the power transfer. Yue hears Sakura crying; she blames herself for not realizing that Yukito/Yue was disappearing and for not being powerful enough to support him. Yue, who had originally told her she was too weak to be the master of the Clow Cards, [[WhenHeSmiles smiles for the very first time]], kneels down to comfort her and tell her that it's only natural and not her fault that she's not as strong as Clow was.

** And just before that there's [[http://i20.mangareader.net/card-captor-sakura/38/card-captor-sakura-2268933.jpg these]] [[http://i36.mangareader.net/card-captor-sakura/38/card-captor-sakura-2268935.jpg adorable moments]]. [[{{Squee}} AWWWWWWWW!!!!!]]

* The ending of episode 25 "Double Take". After the Mirror Card had lured Touya off a cliff, he reveals that he knew she was not his sister the entire time. The Mirror becomes guilt-stricken when he explains he was simply trying to help her. Then, after being captured, the Mirror sheds a tear and apologizes before returning to card form.

* Out-of-universe, after the Tohou Earthquake in Japan. CLAMP released [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S7SnQPYJPHk& a video]] with an illustration with Sakura and the song Platinum for the earthquake victims, ending with Creator/SakuraTange (Sakura's original voice actress) saying [[CatchPhrase "Zettai, daijoubu dayo!" ("Everything will surely be alright!")]]

* The clip ending of episode 70, the title song in the background is what makes the impact.

* After having her voice stolen by the Voice card, Tomoyo is believed to be sick by her kind but very {{workaholic}} mother Sonomi, who rushes home and dotes over her lovingly. Tomoyo gives a surprised reaction for a moment, before smiling and hugging her mother.
** After seeing Sakura tearful over what has happened to Tomoyo, Syaoran promises to help get her voice back for her. [[IWasJustPassingThrough He quickly backtracks and insists he's only doing it to get the card]], but Sakura doesn't fall for it.

** They meet again in episode 39. Sakura uses Mirror to sneak out of the house since she's sick and Touya was caring for her. He immediately knows it's not his sister, but doesn't say so until after Mirror has her fill of the food he made for Sakura. He thanks her with a pat on the head before leaving, and the smile she still has when Sakura returns speaks volumes.

* The ending of episode 25 "Double Take". After the Mirror Card had lured Tory off a cliff, he reveals that he knew she was not his sister the entire time. The Mirror becomes guilt-stricken when he explains he was simply trying to help her. Then, after being captured, the Mirror sheds a tear and apologizes before returning to card form.

* The ending of episode 25 "Double Take". After the Mirror Card had lured Tory off a cliff, he reveals that he new she was not his sister the entire time. The Mirror becomes guilt-stricken when he explains he was simply trying to help her. Then, after being captured, the Mirror sheds a tear and apologizes before returning to card form.

* The ending of the second movie. Awwwwwww!
** Spoiler-riddled elaboration: [[spoiler: Sakura finally corners the card and tries to change it, resigned to the fact that this will take away her feelings for Syaoran, even though she hasn't told him how she feels yet. As soon as she finishes the spell, the card chooses Syaoran to lose his feelings (he happens to make it in time for a HeroicSacrifice). He tells her it'll be alright, that he'll fall in love with her again. The card makes its move, and Sakura is left crying because Syaoran's feelings are gone. The new card, The Hope, tells her not to cry, that everything is okay. She dries her tears and tells Syaoran that she loves him. Its [[TearJerker totally heartbreaking,]] until Syaoran replies that he loves her, too. The card didn't take away his feelings after all! And then, the sun comes up and everything starts returning to normal. The cherry on top is when Sakura leaps across the hole in the floor and into Syaoran's arms shouting "I love you!"]] Oh yeah, just to make this even better is [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qqo7boxAO_Q Ashita e no Melody]] playing.

* After having her voice stolen by the Voice card, Tomoyo is believed to be sick by her kind but very {{workaholic}} mother Sonomi, who rushes home and dotes over her lovingly. Tomoyo gives a surprised reaction for a moment, before smiling and hugging her mother. Given Tomoyo often comes off TheUnfavorite compared to Sakura (and seems to know it), it is nice to show that either way, Sonomi still loves her devotedly.

* The clip ending of Episode 70, the title song in the background is what makes the impact.

* Probably the first time Syaoran is unambiguously gentle and kind in tone towards Sakura is Episode 36. After losing her present from Yukito (a watch) in the frenzy of capturing the previous card, Sakura breaks down in tears. When Kero senses the awkward moment and leaves, Syaoran is left alone to console her, eventually softly offering to help find the watch for her. She wipes her tears and sweetly calls Syaoran very kind, leading to one of his first {{Luminescent Blush}}es directed at her.
** A smaller one but straight afterwards, after someone comes up behind the two, Syaoran instantly [[GoThroughMe darts protectively in front of Sakura.]] It was just Ms Kaho with Sakura's watch (which is also heartwarming) but the gesture was there.

* After the Dash goes nuts from Sakura's failed attempt to transform it, it tries to run using a nearby bike. Sakura uses the Loop to prevent it from going far, the catch? Everytime Dash is forced through the loop Sakura stands waiting with a friendly smile and open arms.

''Manga/CardCaptorSakura'' is essentially a SweetDreamsFuel incarnate, expect to see a lot of sweet moments especially with Sakura and other characters.

** A smaller one but straight afterwards, after someone comes up behind the two, Syaoran instantly [[GoThroughMe darts protectively in front of Sakura.]] It was just Ms Kaho with Sakura's watch (which is also heartwarming) but the gesture was there.
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!!The ''Clear Card Arc'' manga and anime
* The way Sakura and Syaoran smile at each other in the first opening (followed by the way [[ShipperOnDeck Tomoyo]] smiles at them... albeit from the bushes with her camera).
* The ''Clear Card Arc'' anime is ([[ContinuitySnarl sort of]]) faithful to the original anime, meaning that Meiling is still very much a presence (with even a focus-story in Episodes 13 to 16 when she visits Japan -- and actually stays with Sakura during this time instead of Syaoran). Even prior to her visit she's occasionally seen or heard contacting Sakura on the phone, showing that they are still good friends.
* Sakura and Syaoran's date at the aquarium in Episode 9, which nicely parallels Sakura's date with Yukito in the previous series. Syaoran also attempts to formally ask her out (only to be interrupted by the Spiral card).
* Episode 14:
** There is a really adorable scene [between Sakura and Syaoran. During this time, everyone is being turned into various animals due to a card. She senses the presence but has trouble locating it and is slowly stressing out as the situation escalates. Syaoran uses time magic and gets to her, but notices her becoming increasingly worried. He then hugs her to cool her down and have her slowly think through the situation, but due to the time magic, Syaoran is passing out. This gives her everything she needs to capture the card and at this point, one of the sweetest moments between the couple.
** Meiling tells Syaoran, who is exhausted from magical overuse, that she is upset that she doesn't have magic to help Syaoran and Sakura. Syaoran tells her that even without it, she has helped both them a lot.
* Episode 16 again focuses on Sakura and Meiling's friendship. They both finally get a chance to capture a card together (they have in the past but she was very much supporting Syaoran during that time, this time it's only Meiling supporting Sakura) and when Meiling is getting ready to return to Hong Kong, she asks Sakura if it's okay to call her by her first name as well.
* Episode 21 sees Sakura capture a Clear Card version of Mirror. She then gets an idea to use Mirror onto her Flight card to have two sets of them, one for her and another for Syaoran. They then start flying together and basically start dancing in the sky. At the end of this sequence, Syaoran pulls her into a tight hug and promises that he will make sure she is never unhappy.
%%* Based from worried expressions of the Sakura Cards and how Syaoran addresses them as his allies in Chapter 24, it shows that they are willing to help him in helping Sakura.

* Episode 14,
** There is a really adorable scene [[spoiler:between Sakura and Syaoran. During this time, everyone is being turned into various animals due to a card. She senses the presence but has trouble locating it and is slowly stressing out as the situation escalates. Syaoran uses time magic and gets to her, but notices her becoming increasingly worried. He then hugs her to cool her down and have her slowly think through the situation, but due to the time magic, Syaoran is passing out. This gives her everything she needs to capture the card and at this point, one of the sweetest moments between the couple.]]

* Episode 21 sees Sakura capture a Clear Card version of Mirror. She then gets an idea to use Mirror onto her Flight card to have two sets of them, one for her and another for Syaoran. They then start flying together and basically start dancing in the sky. At the end of this sequence, Syaoran pulls her into a tight hug and promises that he will make sure she is never unhappy.

** There is a really adorable scene [[spoiler:between Sakura and Syaoran. During this time, everyone is being turned into various animals due to a card. She senses the presence but has trouble locating it and is slowly stressing out as the situation escalates. Syaoran uses time magic and gets to her, but notices her becoming increasingly worried. He then hugs her to cool her down and have her slowly think through the situation, but due to the time magic, Syaoran is passing out. This gives her everything she needs to capture the card and so far, one of the sweetest moments between the couple.]]

* Episode 16 again focuses on Sakura and Meiling's friendship. They both finally get a chance to capture a card together (they have in the past but she was very much supporting Syaoran during that time, this time it's only Meiling supporting Sakura) and when Meiling is getting ready to return to Hong Kong, she asks Sakura if it's okay to call her by her first name as well.

* Sakura and Syaoran's date at the aquarium, which nicely parallels Sakura's date with Yukito in the previous series. Syaoran also attempts to formally ask her out (only to be interrupted by the Spiral card).
* The ''Clear Card Arc'' anime is ([[ContinuitySnarl sort of]]) faithful to the original anime, meaning that Meiling is still very much a presence (with even a focus-story in Episodes 13 to 16 when she visits Japan). She's occasionally seen or heard contacting Sakura on the phone, showing that they are still good friends.
* In episode 14, Meiling tells Syaoran, who is exhausted from magical overuse, that she is upset that she doesn't have magic to help Syaoran and Sakura. Syaoran tells her that even without it, she has helped both them a lot.
* Also in episode 14, there is a really adorable scene [[spoiler:between Sakura and Syaoran. During this time, everyone is being turned into various animals due to a card. She senses the presence but has trouble locating it and is slowly stressing out as the situation escalates. Syaoran uses time magic and gets to her, but notices her becoming increasingly worried. He then hugs her to cool her down and have her slowly think through the situation, but due to the time magic, Syaoran is passing out. This gives her everything she needs to capture the card and so far, one of the sweetest moments between the couple.]]
* Episode 16 is this between Sakura and Meiling. They both finally get a chance to capture a card together (they have in the past but she was very much supporting Syaoran during that time, this time it's only Meiling supporting Sakura) and when Meiling is getting ready to return to Hong Kong, she asks Sakura if it's okay to call her by her first name as well.

* The ''Clear Card Arc'' anime is ([[ContinuitySnarl sort of]]) faithful to the original anime, meaning that Meiling is still very much a presence (with even a focus-story in Episode 13 when she visits Japan). She's occasionally seen or heard contacting Sakura on the phone, showing that they are still good friends.
* In episode 14, Meiling tells Syaoran, who is exhausted from magical overuse, that she is upset that she doesn't have magic to help Syaoran and Sakura. Syaoran tells her that even without it, she has helped both them a lot.

* The ''Clear Card Arc'' anime is ([[ContinuitySnarl sort of]]) faithful to the original anime, meaning that Meiling is still very much a presence (with even a focus-story in Episode 13 when she visits Japan). She's occasionally seen or heard contacting Sakura on the phone, showing that they are still good friends.

Card Captor Sakura is essentially a SweetDreamsFuel incarnate, expect to see a lot of sweet moments especially with Sakura and other characters.

* The ending of the ''Anime/CardCaptorSakura'' second movie. Awwwwwww!

* Apparently Touya hates Syaoran because he knows that he will eventually take his little sister Sakura from him. Yet when he realizes that Sakura desperately wants to see a departing Syaoran, he does not hesitate to use his motor to catch up to him. He also give food for a sick Syaoran when Sakura wants to visit his apartment. It shows that he may dislike the brat but deep down, he actually likes the "brat". If only anime-only fans know this.

** A smaller one but straight afterwards, after someone comes up behind the two, Syaoran instantly [[GoThroughMe darts protectively in front of Sakura.]] It was just Ms Kaho with Sakura's watch (which is also heartwarming) but the gesture was there.

* Aw, hell, the whole series!
** Truer words were never spoken.

** And when she finally grabs it, [[CooldownHug she hugs it tight]] and nurtures it until it stops struggling, eventually calming and licking Sakura before obediently returning to it's card. Even non-sapient beasts acknowledge Sakura's kindness.

* After having her voice stolen by the Voice card, Tomoyo is believed to be sick by her kind but very {{workaholic}} mother Sonomi, who rushes home and dotes over her lovingly. Tomoyo gives a surprised reaction for a moment, before smiling and hugging her mother. Given Tomoyo often comes off a TheUnfavorite compared to Sakura (and seems to know it), it is nice to show that either way, Sonomi still loves her devotedly.
** After seeing Sakura tearful over what has happened to Tomoyo, Syaoran promises to help get her voice back for her. He quickly backtracks and insists he's only doing it to get the card, but Sakura doesn't fall for it.

'''Sakura:''' Are you the Light Card?\\

* Right after Touya gives Yukito/Yue his powers, Yukito gently turns down Sakura's love confession, and Syaoran comforts Sakura over it, Sakura invites Syaoran, Tomoyo, Touya, and Yukito all to a festival at the Tsukimine shrine. It's nothing but heartwarming to see the five of them, so close to the end of the story, spending time together now that almost everything is out in the open-- the only secret left is that Syaoran is in love with Sakura, and she's really the only one who doesn't know. Sakura makes a gift for Syaoran (a scarf in the anime and a yukata in the manga) to thank him for his kindness, Touya gently disabuses Yukito of the idea that Sakura will be upset with him or that the loss of Touya's magic is anything to feel guilty over, Syaoran decides not to confess to spare Sakura the pain of causing him pain, and Tomoyo's just happy to film Sakura in a yukata. Sakura and Syaoran team up to transform a couple more cards, Touya is forced to buy everyone drinks, and when the electricity is knocked out by a magical attack, Sakura uses the Glow card to help the festival continue. It's a simple, sweet last hurrah for the characters to show just how far they've come.

* Apparently Touya hates Syaoran because he knows that he will eventually take his little sister Sakura from him. Yet when he realizes that Sakura desperately wants to see a departing Syaoran, he does not hesitate to use his motor to catch up to him. He also give food for a sick Syaoran when Sakura wants to visit his apartment. It shows that he may dislike the brat but deep down, he actually likes the "brat". If only anime-only fans know this.