>>213039957not really. my point in one of OP's previous threads was that Cardcaptor Sakura was bright and cutesy, with a few 'darker' moments. this one was just cutesy and generally grating throughout, at least as far as i remember.
the real 'dark twist on magical girls' was Madoka Magica, although i doubt it was the first. pretty straightforward edgy stuff. bit like Elfen Lied, although better written.