Anime!

Why oh why can't "cute" series also have some substance? At least Cardcaptor Sakura had lovable characters and a nifty magical system. This one will probably send today's sophisticated eight-year-olds into a frenzy of sugar-induced vomiting. However, it does come from anime creator Ken Akamatsu, so the visuals are at least interesting and attractive enough. The show, not unlike the Pokemon franchise, was specifically created to appeal to little girls, so the kawaii factor is off the charts and may appeal even to adults on a level they can't explain, justify, or admit. If you've ever wanted to squee when you saw a baby kitten or a cute wittle wabbit, then give this one a shot—you just might like it, and, hey, we won't tell.