Some of the changes make more sense than others.
I was initially let down by this for two reasons.
While this plot line has persisted through episode 3,Cardcaptor Sakurahas luckily made up for this.
I understandably believed that every card would function that way.
Moreover,Cardcaptor Sakurabroke another implied formula as early as episode #3.
The end result createsan added sense of anticipation for future episodes.
By forcing Sakura to rely on something else, it helpscreate a more thematic element for each episode.
Interestingly, all of these innovationsrevolve around Sakura’s civilian friend Tomoyo.
However, Tomoyo helps subvert expectations in another way.
Ironically,Sakura doesn’t transform like most magical girls.
There’s usually some sort of choreographed transformation, where the magical girl is suddenly wearing some cute costume.
This does more than just break from conventions.
Itprovides some much-needed diversityfor the conventional routine that, while iconic, gets quickly repetitive.
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