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CLAMP! CLAMP! yaaaaay! Sorry, just had to do that.... The truth is, Sakura is cute, but it’s not as entertaining, not to mention complex, as some other CLAMP works. X/1999 this ain’t. Sakura is the stereotypical genki heroine, and she has a happy family and few problems. This manga is aimed at younger children, so there’s a minimum of text and a maximum of pretty pictures. At this point, there’s not much in the way of plot either, but this is the introductory issue, after all! It’s likely to get more interesting as the story progresses, the way CLAMP stuff generally does.

Mixx is translating this (and I use the word lightly, given their track record). At least they kept her name as Sakura, instead of following Nelvana’s lead and making it “Nikki.” They also kept her information chart -- you know, birthdate, blood type, best and worst subjects, etc. Unfortunately (and inexplicably), they didn’t keep most of the characters’ family names. Argh! Oh, and they spell Touya’s name “Toya”, but since that’s technically incorrect, and furthermore it looks like a prostitute’s name, I’m using “Touya.”

Mixx decided to label this title as “Chix Comix.” Disgusting as that is, in principle they’re right: I cannot imagine guys enjoying this. It’s very fluffy, it’s hyper-cute, there’s no action to speak of... this is one of the most shoujo things I have ever seen in my life. I like it, and I’m going to keep buying it despite Mixx, but if you’re not a big fan of shoujo and kodomo, Sakura probably won’t be your cup of tea.

One other comment: CLAMP reeeeeally likes that scene of Tokyo Tower at night O_o

The Grade:
Writing: B+
Artwork: A
Overall: A-

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