Captain Tsubasa

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Synopsis

The passionate story of an elementary school student whose thoughts and dreams revolve almost entirely around the love of soccer. 11-year-old Tsubasa Oozora started playing football at a very young age, and while it was mostly just a recreational sport for his friends, for him, it developed into something of an obsession. In order to pursue his dream to the best of his elementary school abilities, Tsubasa moves with his mother to Nankatsu city, which is well-known for its excellent elementary school soccer teams. But although he was easily the best in his old town, Nankatsu has a lot more competition, and he will need all of his skill and talent in order to stand out from this new crowd.

About

Captain Tsubasa premiered on April 3, 2018. It falls under the Animation, Comedy, Drama genres. The series has aired across 2 seasons and 91 episodes. with each episode running approximately 24 minutes. It airs on TV Tokyo, TV Aichi, TVQ. and concluded its run on June 30, 2024.

Why viewers enjoy Captain Tsubasa

Captain Tsubasa targets fans of Animation anime, especially viewers who appreciate stories that blend Comedy, Drama elements. This combination of Animation, Comedy, Drama 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 David Production, Studio KAI, and broadcast on TV Tokyo, TV Aichi, TVQ.

Critical reception

Captain Tsubasa holds a rating of 8.2 out of 10 based on 735 user reviews on TMDB, a strong score that reflects broad satisfaction from its audience.

Themes & motifs

Recurring motifs and themes throughout Captain Tsubasa include: competition, child prodigy, sports, remake, coming of age, tournament, based on manga, anime. These threads anchor the show's narrative direction and offer a reliable indicator of the kind of viewing experience it delivers.

Voice cast

Yuko Sanpei
Kenichi Suzumura
Ayaka Fukuhara
Mutsumi Tamura
Takuya Sato
Nobuo Tobita
Katsuyuki Konishi
Sayuri Hara
Soma Saito
Ayako Takeuchi

Production credits

Direction: Toshiyuki Kato · Shinichi Fukumoto · Hikaru Murata
Writing: Yoichi Takahashi · Atsuhiro Tomioka · Yoshifumi Fukushima

Release dates

Premiered

April 3, 2018

Last aired

June 30, 2024

Seasons & episodes

Season1

April 3, 2018·52episodes

Tsubasa Ozora is an 11-year-old who dreams of becoming the world's best football player and winning the World Cup, his thoughts and dreams revolve almost entirely around the joy of football. Tsubasa moves with his mother to Nankatsu to pursue his dream, where he will need the best of his abilities to stand out. He encounters not only rivals but also friends.

Season2

Junior Youth Arc

October 1, 2023·39episodes

The International Junior Youth Tournament in Paris, France, is about to begin, and Tsubasa, Misaki, Wakabayashi, Hyuga, and Wakashimazu are ready. Japan’s team of elite players is to face off against the best the soccer world has to offer. Germany’s Schneider, France’s Pierre, Argentina’s Diaz, and Italy’s Hernandez await, along with a host of other new rivals. Let the battle begin!