Ep 14. Sakura, the Shrine, and the Zoo

Sakura, the Shrine, and the Zoo is the fourteenth episode of the first season of the anime series Cardcaptor Sakura: Clear Card. The episode revolves around Sakura, who visits the Cherry Blossom Shrine along with her friends Tomoyo and Akiho. At the Shrine, Sakura learns about the legend of a magical water-creating lion, which is said to reside in a hidden chamber within the Shrine. Intrigued by the legend, Sakura decides to investigate and follow the trail of a mysterious creature that leads her to a nearby zoo.

The episode begins with Sakura, Tomoyo, and Akiho visiting the Cherry Blossom Shrine to offer their prayers and admire the beautiful cherry blossoms. Sakura is particularly drawn to a statue of a lion, which is said to bring good fortune and protect the Shrine. However, Sakura notices an unusual trail of water droplets that leads away from the statue and into a small opening in the Shrine's wall. She decides to investigate and follows the trail into a hidden chamber, where she discovers a magical seal that seems to be keeping something inside.

As Sakura tries to unlock the seal, she senses a mysterious presence that seems to be watching her. Suddenly, the seal is broken and Sakura is enveloped in a burst of water that floods the chamber. She manages to use her magic to protect Tomoyo and Akiho from the flood, but is herself swept away by the current and carried outside the Shrine. As she regains consciousness, Sakura sees a strange creature that resembles a lion but with wings. The creature introduces itself as Keroberos, the Guardian Beast of the Seal, and explains to Sakura that it has been trapped inside the seal for a long time.

Keroberos reveals that his job is to create water and maintain the balance of nature, but he has been unable to do so ever since he was trapped inside the Shrine's seal. He also tells Sakura that his powers have been weakened and he needs her help to restore them. Sakura agrees to help and decides to follow the trail of Keroberos' magic, which leads her to a nearby zoo. There, she encounters a group of animals that have been affected by Keroberos' magic and have grown to abnormal sizes.

Sakura realizes that Keroberos' powers have gone out of control and are affecting the animals, causing them harm. She decides to confront Keroberos and ask him to stop, but is met with resistance. Keroberos believes that his powers are necessary to maintain the balance of nature and refuses to stop using them. However, Sakura manages to convince him that his powers are causing harm and that they need to find a new way to restore nature's balance.

Together with Keroberos, Sakura devises a plan to use her magic to create a special barrier that will protect the animals and prevent them from being affected by Keroberos' powers. With the help of her friends and her magical cards, Sakura manages to create the barrier and successfully restore nature's balance. Keroberos thanks Sakura for her help and offers to become her Guardian Beast, promising to help her in her future battles.

The episode ends with Sakura and her friends leaving the zoo and Sakura reflecting on the importance of protecting nature and maintaining its balance. She also realizes that she has gained a new ally in Keroberos and is excited to see what other challenges await her in the future.

Overall, Sakura, the Shrine, and the Zoo is an exciting and action-packed episode that showcases Sakura's courage and determination as she helps Keroberos and restores nature's balance. The episode also highlights the importance of protecting the environment and the need for humans to coexist with nature. With its engaging storyline, beautiful animation, and lovable characters, Cardcaptor Sakura: Clear Card is sure to delight audiences of all ages.