Cerberus (Cardcaptor Sakura)
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is a fictional character in CLAMP's manga and anime series Cardcaptor Sakura. His name is more commonly known in its romanized version, Kerberos, which is also often shortened to Kero-chan.In the English adaptation Cardcaptors, he is known as Keroberos or Kero. He is voiced in the series by Matt Hill (borrowed form) and Richard Newman (true form), and in the second movie by Wendee Lee (borrowed form) and Dave Wittenberg (true form).
Kero's name in Japanese is pronounced as "keh-ro". In Cardcaptors, his name is pronounced as "kee-ro" (such that it rhymes with zero or hero).
Character
Cerberus is the Guardian of the Seal of the Clow who was napping at the time Sakura Kinomoto breaks the Seal and unleashes the Clow Cards. Cerberus is one of two guardians of the Clow (created by Clow Reed), and one of his missions is to select the candidate to become the new master of the Cards. The other guardian, Yue, is the Judge, who tests the chosen candidate on their ability to accept the role of master.In his miniature, borrowed form he resembles an orange plush toy with white wings. Because Sakura feels that he does not resemble a "Kerberos," she calls him "Kero-chan." Kero-chan is bossy, demanding, and gluttonous, but he also genuinely cares about Sakura and believes that she will become the next Master of the Clow, acting as her guide to gather the Cards. His hobbies include playing video games and eating snacks and sweets, even though he receives his energy from the sun and does not need to eat to survive. He also enjoys being filmed by Sakura's best friend, Tomoyo Daidouji.
Cerberus often argues with Syaoran Li, who calls him "plush toy" or "stuffed animal" and whom he calls in the original Japanese) in return. This likely stems from Syaoran's initial arrogance and confidence that he will take over the Clow Cards, despite Cerberus's claims that Sakura is the actual Cardcaptor. Additionally, Meiling Li also takes a similar dislike for him, calling him a "bath sponge". While Syaoran is "kid," Cerberus calls Meiling .
Cerberus's true form resembles a winged lion, but in order for him to achieve this original form, Sakura must capture The Firey and The Earthy cards. In his true form he has jurisdiction over all things Fire and Earth, the elements from which he draws his power. He can also raise powerful magical barriers and breathe fire.
Because The Clow had been in Osaka for a long time, Cerberus speaks with an Osaka accent.
Notes
Kero's name and form are based on Cerberus from Greek mythology.The older TOKYOPOP releases of the manga render his name as "Keroberos," but this was changed in later printings to "Cerberus" at CLAMP's request.
Statistics
- Birthday: Secret
- Favorite Thing: Video games, anything happy or lively
- Least Favorite Thing: Anything sad
- Favorite Colors: Red and orange
- Favorite Flower: Sunflower
- Favorite Food: Anything sweet
- Least Favorite Food: Anything bitter
- Desires: A new video game
- Symbol: Sun
- Attribute: Light (The yang half of yin and yang)
- Magical Power: Western Magic
- Elemental Cards: The Fiery, The Earthy
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