Naoko Yanagisawa is a supporting character in the anime Cardcaptor Sakura Movie 2: The Sealed Card. She is one of Sakura Kinomoto's elementary school classmates and close friends. Naoko is easily recognized by her short brown hair and glasses. In the movie, she takes on the role of writer and director for her class's play, which is being performed as part of the Nadeshiko Festival. Her creativity and writing skills are highlighted as she successfully writes and directs the script, contributing to the play's success. This responsibility reflects her imaginative nature and ability to lead a group project.

Beyond her role in the play, Naoko is known for her love of reading, particularly fantasy stories and ghost stories. She finds mysterious situations fascinating and shows no fear of scary things, a trait that sometimes surprises her friends. She is also a member of the school's cheerleading squad alongside Sakura and Chiharu Mihara, though she is not particularly skilled at gymnastics. Her personality is cheerful and curious, and she enjoys sharing the spooky tales she reads with her classmates, even though Sakura does not share her enthusiasm for them.

In the story, Naoko's involvement is primarily within the school setting. She does not participate in the magical events of the movie and remains unaware of Sakura's secret identity as a cardcaptor. Her key relationships are with her friends in class: Sakura, Tomoyo Daidouji, Chiharu, and Rika Sasaki. She interacts with them during school activities, rehearsals, and casual moments, providing a sense of normalcy and friendship. Her development in the movie is subtle; she shows initiative by taking charge of the play’s script and direction, demonstrating her organizational and creative talents. There are no notable supernatural abilities associated with her character. Her role is to anchor the everyday, non-magical side of the story, highlighting the importance of friendship and collaboration.