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Captain Tsubasa

Captain Tsubasa

TV-G2018•24m•8.2/10
AnimationComedyDrama

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8.2/10(719)

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.

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Production

David Production, Studio KAI

Language

JA

Status

Ended

First Aired

April 3, 2018

Last Aired

June 30, 2024

Networks

TV Tokyo, TV Aichi, TVQ, TV Osaka, TVh, TSC

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Region US · Lang EN
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Seasons & Episodes
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Season
Take Flight
E1
Take Flight
Air date: 2018-04-03
Tsubasa Oozora has just moved to Nankatsu in Shizuoka. He is a passionate soccer boy and instead of helping with the move, he runs away to dribble his ball around the city. What happens next is close to a fated encounter. He meets Genzo Wakabayashi. He is a young, genius goalkeeper. Tsubasa watches him catching one ball after another from his middle school partner and is impressed by Wakabayashi’s skills, so he challenges him. He says that he can shoot the ball all the way to Wakabayashi’s house and land it on the roof. As proof, he writes something on the ball.
He's flying!
E2
He's flying!
Air date: 2018-04-10
Wakabayashi received a challenge from Tsubasa. He couldn’t hide the confusion about the immense power of Tsubasa’s kick and says that he will accept his challenge if he can face the B-team of Wakabayashi’s school of which he is the captain. While Ishizaki complains about the unfair conditions, Tsubasa accepts without hesitation. While the mysterious man Roberto Hongo watches over them, the two boys who later will turn the world of Japanese soccer upside down, face each other for the first time!
A New Beginning for the Nankatsu Football Club
E3
A New Beginning for the Nankatsu Football Club
Air date: 2018-04-17
The former Brazilian professional soccer player Roberto Hongo started free-loading in Tsubasa’s house. He also declared himself the trainer of the Nankatsu elementary school soccer club and told Tsubasa he has a ‘thank you present’. It turns out it was a practice game against Nishigaoka elementary school. They start to boast about how they once won with 30 points difference against Nankatsu, just like Shutetsu did, which leaves Tsubasa, Ishizaki and the others determined to play to their full power. That’s where the new Nankatsu Elementary School Soccer Club starts!
Tsubasa and Roberto
E4
Tsubasa and Roberto
Air date: 2018-04-24
Number 10, the tricot number of desire. Roberto shows Tsubasa his old tricot from the time he played for Brazil and Tsubasa gets all excited and says, ‘One day, I will become a player of the Japanese national team and will fight the world!’ Roberto shows a strange expression, halfway between happy for Tsubasa but at the same time as if he were somewhere else with his thoughts. On the top of their desk, there is an envelope for Roberto, coming from the university hospital. Tsubasa’s mother took a peek at the envelope because she got worried and now knows the shocking truth.
On The Way To The Inter-School Tournament
E5
On The Way To The Inter-School Tournament
Air date: 2018-05-01
To prepare for the game against the Shutetsu Elementary team, Tsubasa trains every morning with Roberto. When Tsubasa and the rest of the soccer club find out that Wakabayashi and the others have a practice game, they head there to watch them. Their team is full of great players, including Wakabayashi, Izawa, Kisugi, Taki, Takasugi, and more. Tsubasa gets really excited after seeing how good the players are. Seeing Tsubasa like that motivates Ishizaki and the others! So they start their morning training together and walk to school while dribbling their ball!
Kick-Off! Nankatsu vs Shuutetsu
E6
Kick-Off! Nankatsu vs Shuutetsu
Air date: 2018-05-08
The game against Shutetsu Elementary School has started! After the schools competed in baseball, volleyball, and judo, now the final game is soccer and it will decide which school will win the festival.
Fantasista Tsubasa
E7
Fantasista Tsubasa
Air date: 2018-05-15
Wakabayashi is furious about Nankatsu’s unexpected strategy to keep striker Tsubasa in defense and orders his team to score 50 goals to challenge Tsubasa.
Birth of Nankatsu Golden Duo
E8
Birth of Nankatsu Golden Duo
Air date: 2018-05-22
The second half of the match against Shutetsu starts.
Debonair End of Act
E9
Debonair End of Act
Air date: 2018-05-29
Kojiro Arrives
E10
Kojiro Arrives
Air date: 2018-06-04
The Nankatsu Shonen Soccer Club starts preparing to join the Nankatsu SC for the National Youth Soccer Tournament. Tsubasa and the others were among 30 other boys who were chosen to start training together and have a chance to become a part of the final 15 boys who will form the team.
A Surprisingly Difficult Match
E11
A Surprisingly Difficult Match
Air date: 2018-06-12
The National Youth Soccer Tournament for Shizuoka prefecture has started.
Crushing Wakabayashi
E12
Crushing Wakabayashi
Air date: 2018-06-19
After leaving Shimada, the Nankatsu SC is in the final departmental against Shimizu FC. With the return of Wakabayashi in goal, the team has every chance of winning the ticket for the national tournament, but it is not counting on an opponent who will target their best player...
Now it's All Country!
E13
Now it's All Country!
Air date: 2018-06-26
Winner of Shimizu FC, the Nankatsu SC validates the ticket for the national tournament. The team will unfortunately have to do without the services of Wakabayashi, whose injury proved to be worse than expected ...
Nankatsu burns to beat Meiwa
E14
Nankatsu burns to beat Meiwa
Air date: 2018-07-03
The national tournament begins with a dream poster: Nankatsu vs. Meiwa! Spectators came in droves to attend this match which will have for main attraction the duel between Tsubasa and Hyuga...
I will not lose, because it is my dream!
E15
I will not lose, because it is my dream!
Air date: 2018-07-10
The match between Nankatsu and Meiwa keeps its promises, as does the duel between Tsubasa and Hyuga. Despite the intense heat, both teams remain elbow-to-elbow. Who from Tsubasa or Hyuga will manage to tip definitely the balance in favor of his team?
This is Acrobatic Football!
E16
This is Acrobatic Football!
Air date: 2018-07-17
4 Minutes left! A decisive battle in mid-air!
E17
4 Minutes left! A decisive battle in mid-air!
Air date: 2018-07-24
Road to the final
E18
Road to the final
Air date: 2018-07-31
Tough match between Meiwa and Furano!
E19
Tough match between Meiwa and Furano!
Air date: 2018-08-07
Musashi's secret plan
E20
Musashi's secret plan
Air date: 2018-08-14
The Crystal Star
E21
The Crystal Star
Air date: 2018-08-21
Decisive play stoppage
E22
Decisive play stoppage
Air date: 2018-08-28
The Prodigy Goalkeeper Returns!
E23
The Prodigy Goalkeeper Returns!
Air date: 2018-09-04
Tenacity, Definitely Tenacity!
E24
Tenacity, Definitely Tenacity!
Air date: 2018-09-11
Blazing Counter Attack
E25
Blazing Counter Attack
Air date: 2018-09-18
Illusory Goal
E26
Illusory Goal
Air date: 2018-09-24
Moment of Glory
E27
Moment of Glory
Air date: 2018-10-02
Everyone's Setting Off
E28
Everyone's Setting Off
Air date: 2018-10-09
The Opening of the Summer (Start)!
E29
The Opening of the Summer (Start)!
Air date: 2018-10-16
Prefectural Tournament Final Game! Falcon Shoot Appeared!
E30
Prefectural Tournament Final Game! Falcon Shoot Appeared!
Air date: 2018-10-23
The Falcon versus Tsubasa
E31
The Falcon versus Tsubasa
Air date: 2018-10-30
Defeated Tsubasa! Hyuga versus Misugi
E32
Defeated Tsubasa! Hyuga versus Misugi
Air date: 2018-11-06
Tokyo Tournament Conclusion
E33
Tokyo Tournament Conclusion
Air date: 2018-11-13
Fierce Battle Opening! Tournament Start
E34
Fierce Battle Opening! Tournament Start
Air date: 2018-11-20
Razor Power Explosion
E35
Razor Power Explosion
Air date: 2018-11-27
Everyone's Decision
E36
Everyone's Decision
Air date: 2018-12-04
Skylab Hurricane!
E37
Skylab Hurricane!
Air date: 2018-12-11
Assault! Tachibana Brothers
E38
Assault! Tachibana Brothers
Air date: 2018-12-18
Nankatsu versus Hanawa Conclusion!
E39
Nankatsu versus Hanawa Conclusion!
Air date: 2018-12-25
Furano goes to the front!
E40
Furano goes to the front!
Air date: 2019-01-01
The Fearful Dark Horse
E41
The Fearful Dark Horse
Air date: 2019-01-08
Phoenix Tsubasa
E42
Phoenix Tsubasa
Air date: 2019-01-22
The supplication of the tiger
E43
The supplication of the tiger
Air date: 2019-01-29
Number 10 vs Number 10
E44
Number 10 vs Number 10
Air date: 2019-02-05
Tears in Airport
E45
Tears in Airport
Air date: 2019-02-12
Kick off of the Century
E46
Kick off of the Century
Air date: 2019-02-19
Confrontation of Destiny Once More
E47
Confrontation of Destiny Once More
Air date: 2019-02-26
The King Toho
E48
The King Toho
Air date: 2019-03-05
Incandescent Fighters, the Fierce Tiger and Tsubasa
E49
Incandescent Fighters, the Fierce Tiger and Tsubasa
Air date: 2019-03-12
All-out war of Tenacity
E50
All-out war of Tenacity
Air date: 2019-03-19
Miracle Drive Shoot!
E51
Miracle Drive Shoot!
Air date: 2019-03-26
Endless Dream
E52
Endless Dream
Air date: 2019-04-02

Cast

Yuko Sanpei

Yuko Sanpei

Tsubasa Oozora (voice)

Kenichi Suzumura

Kenichi Suzumura

Genzou Wakabayashi (voice)

Ayaka Fukuhara

Ayaka Fukuhara

Taro Misaki (voice)

Mutsumi Tamura

Mutsumi Tamura

Ryo Ishizaki (voice)

Takuya Sato

Takuya Sato

Kojirou Hyuga (voice)

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