Description
"Tsubasa - RESERVoir CHRoNiCLE" centers on Syaoran, a young archaeologist from the Kingdom of Clow, who embarks on a multidimensional journey to retrieve the scattered feathers of Princess Sakura’s memories. After Sakura loses her memories as a result of a magical incident, the feathers disperse across various parallel worlds. Syaoran vows to recover them, accompanied by Sakura, who retains no recollection of their shared past. Their quest leads them to team up with two other travelers: Kurogane, a fierce warrior exiled from his homeland, and Fai D. Flowright, a cheerful yet enigmatic magician. Together, they are guided by Mokona, a small, sentient creature capable of opening portals between worlds.
The narrative unfolds across multiple dimensions, each with its own unique setting, rules, and challenges. As the group travels, they encounter allies, adversaries, and morally ambiguous figures, all while uncovering fragments of Sakura’s memories. The feathers they seek are not only tied to Sakura’s identity but also hold immense power, making them targets for others with conflicting motives. The journey reveals deeper layers of the characters’ pasts, including Syaoran’s mysterious origins, Kurogane’s unresolved ties to his homeland, and Fai’s hidden burdens.
Themes of sacrifice, destiny, and the interconnectedness of worlds are woven throughout the story. The characters’ relationships evolve as they confront their own fears, regrets, and desires, often tested by the moral dilemmas posed by their quest. The series blends action, fantasy, and emotional depth, with each world visited contributing to the overarching narrative. The interplay between the main characters and the recurring motifs of memory and identity drive the plot forward, culminating in revelations that challenge their understanding of themselves and their mission. The story’s intricate structure and character-driven focus make it a compelling exploration of loyalty, love, and the consequences of wielding power.
The narrative unfolds across multiple dimensions, each with its own unique setting, rules, and challenges. As the group travels, they encounter allies, adversaries, and morally ambiguous figures, all while uncovering fragments of Sakura’s memories. The feathers they seek are not only tied to Sakura’s identity but also hold immense power, making them targets for others with conflicting motives. The journey reveals deeper layers of the characters’ pasts, including Syaoran’s mysterious origins, Kurogane’s unresolved ties to his homeland, and Fai’s hidden burdens.
Themes of sacrifice, destiny, and the interconnectedness of worlds are woven throughout the story. The characters’ relationships evolve as they confront their own fears, regrets, and desires, often tested by the moral dilemmas posed by their quest. The series blends action, fantasy, and emotional depth, with each world visited contributing to the overarching narrative. The interplay between the main characters and the recurring motifs of memory and identity drive the plot forward, culminating in revelations that challenge their understanding of themselves and their mission. The story’s intricate structure and character-driven focus make it a compelling exploration of loyalty, love, and the consequences of wielding power.
Episodes
Staffel 1
1The Inevitable Encounter
2The Power to Fight
3The Sword that dispels Evil
4The Innocent Wanderer
5The Battle of the Mage
6The Tears that do not Cry
7The Cracked Memento
8Beloved Daughter of God
9The Bewitching Woman
10The Mirror of Separation
11The Chosen Tomorrow
12The Smile filled with Warmth
13The Phantom Fairytale
14History of Truth
15The Trusting Heart
16Strength and Kindness
17The Cafe in Sakura Country
18Cat and the Dog
19The Resolution to Live
20The Afternoon Piano
21The Ghost Child's Face
22The Memory that cannot be Erased
23The Disappearing Life
24Blade of a Desperate Fight
25The Ultimate Game
26The Last Wish
27The Dangerous Race
28The Three Badges
29The Goal of Glory
30The Sad Miracle
31The Boy's Decision
32A Date with the Magician
33Ashura's History
34The Never-ending War
35The Two Memories
36Love That Transcends Time
37Scribbling Mokona
38The Dangerous Road
39The Beginning of Separation
40Black Steel
41The Library's Secret
42The Other Side of Nostalgia
43The Five Vows
44Kero-chan and Mokona
45The Second Trial
46The Secret Art of Gokui
47Working Sakura
48Feather King Chaos
49The Distorted Wish
50The Group's Determination
51Freezing Mitama
52The Wings Of Tomorrow
Cast
- Syaoran (Shaolan)
- Yuko Ichihara
- Fai D. Flowright
- Kyle Rondart
- Fei Wang Reed
- Ryuo
- SyaoranMatt BaileyPepa AgudoHernán Fernández
- KuroganeAlfredo MartínezSeung-Uk JeongMarvil Ramirez
- as Sakura
- Xing Huo
- Fye D. Flowright
- Seishirō Sakurazuka
- Fay D.Flourite
- Yukito
- Yûko
- Tomoyo
- SinpoHyeon-Sim Kim
- Mokona Modoki
- Yuuko IchiharaKris Maliorca
Comment(s)
Staff
- DirectorKōichi MashimoHiroshi Morioka
- ScreenplayHiroyuki Kawasaki
- Episode DirectorMasahiro OkamuraYuki ArieHiroshi MoriokaTomoyuki KurokawaMasayuki KurosawaNana HaradaYoshimitsu YamashitaDaisuke TsukushiMasaki WatanabeKiyomitsu SatoShinya KawatsuraHisatoshi Shimizu
- Original creator
- Art DirectorShin Watanabe
- Sound DirectorTōru Nakano
- Executive producerShinichi TominagaHisako MatsumotoSo Ichitani
- Series CompositionToshifumi Kawase
- StoryboardKōichi MashimoKōji SawaiHiroshi MoriokaHideyo YamamotoTomoyuki KurokawaMasayuki KurosawaTomoaki OhtaShinji IshihiraShinya KawatsuraHisatoshi Shimizu
- MusicYuki Kajiura
- Character DesignMinako Shiba
- Animation DirectorYukiko BanMinako ShibaTomoaki KadoTakao TakegamiKaori HiguchiYoshimitsu YamashitaKumiko KatōEmi Honda
- Director of PhotographyKatsuaki KamataShinichi Igarashi
Production
- ProductionKodanshaNHK
- Animation ProductionBee Train
Relations
Music
Ending
“Loop”
“Kazemachi Jet”
Insert songs
Ep. 43
“Spica”



