Captain Tsubasa
キャプテン翼
Tsubasa Ozora loves playing football since he was a little child. After moving to the japanese town of Nankatsu together with his mother, the 11-year-old boy quickly finds friends and joins the local football team of…
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Synopsis
Tsubasa Ozora loves playing football since he was a little child. After moving to the japanese town of Nankatsu together with his mother, the 11-year-old boy quickly finds friends and joins the local football team of his elementary school. Together with his newly made friends and Brazilian mentor Roberto, Tsubasa starts his exciting journey to chase after his most desired dream - one day winning the FIFA World Cup.
About
Captain Tsubasa premiered on October 13, 1983. It falls under the Comedy, Drama, Animation genres. The series has aired across 5 seasons and 128 episodes. with each episode running approximately 24 minutes. It airs on TV Tokyo. and concluded its run on March 27, 1986.
Why viewers enjoy Captain Tsubasa
Captain Tsubasa targets fans of Comedy anime, especially viewers who appreciate stories that blend Drama, Animation elements. This combination of Comedy, Drama, Animation sets the show's pacing and tone, and explains why it resonates with that specific audience over more general animated programming.
Production
Captain Tsubasa was animated by Tsuchida Production, and broadcast on TV Tokyo.
Critical reception
Captain Tsubasa holds a rating of 7.8 out of 10 based on 830 user reviews on TMDB, a strong score that reflects broad satisfaction from its audience.
Themes & motifs
Recurring motifs and themes throughout Captain Tsubasa include: child prodigy, based on manga, anime, prodigy, sports competition, childhood rivals. These threads anchor the show's narrative direction and offer a reliable indicator of the kind of viewing experience it delivers.
Voice cast
Akari Hibino
Fujiko Takimoto
Reiko Suzuki
Yoshio Kawai
Yasuhiro Takato
Hochu Otsuka
Kazuhiko Inoue
Shigeru Nakahara
Production credits
- Direction
- Katsumi Minoguchi
- Writing
- Yoichi Takahashi
Release dates
Premiered
October 13, 1983
Last aired
March 27, 1986
Seasons & episodes
Season1
October 13, 1983·26episodes
Season1
October 13, 1983·26episodes
No description available for this season.
Season2
April 12, 1984·26episodes
Season2
April 12, 1984·26episodes
No description available for this season.
Season3
October 11, 1984·26episodes
Season3
October 11, 1984·26episodes
No description available for this season.
Season4
April 11, 1985·26episodes
Season4
April 11, 1985·26episodes
No description available for this season.
Season5
October 10, 1985·24episodes
Season5
October 10, 1985·24episodes
No description available for this season.
Themes & topics
Keywords associated with this title by the community.
- child prodigy
- football (soccer)
- based on manga
- anime
- prodigy
- sports competition
- childhood rivals
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Frequently asked questions
When did Captain Tsubasa premiere?
Captain Tsubasa premiered on October 13, 1983.
How many seasons does Captain Tsubasa have?
Captain Tsubasa has 5 seasons and 128 episodes in total.
What genre is Captain Tsubasa?
Captain Tsubasa is classified under Comedy, Drama, Animation.
What networks did Captain Tsubasa air on?
Captain Tsubasa aired on TV Tokyo.
Is Captain Tsubasa finished?
Yes, Captain Tsubasa concluded its run on March 27, 1986.
How long is each episode of Captain Tsubasa?
Each episode of Captain Tsubasa runs for approximately 24 minutes.
Where is Captain Tsubasa from?
Captain Tsubasa is a Japanese anime production.
What is the TMDB rating of Captain Tsubasa?
Captain Tsubasa holds a rating of 7.8 out of 10 on TMDB based on community reviews.
