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Captain Tsubasa (キャプテン翼) is a 2018 anime series broadcasted by TV Tokyo in Japan on April, and on Cartoon Network on June 2018, and on Disney Channel on April 2019. The anime is made to honor the 2018 FIFA World Cup which was held in Russia.[1]
On March 22, 2023, it was announced that the series is renewed for a second season, which premiered in October 2023.
The anime can be watched on Roku, Pluto, Prime Video, Vudu, and Apple TV.
Synopsis[]
Captain Tsubasa is a story of an 11-year-old Tsubasa Ozora who dreams to become the world's best football player and win the World Cup;[n 1] his thoughts and dreams revolve almost entirely around the joy of football. In order to pursue his dream, Tsubasa moves with his mother to Nankatsu, where he will need the best of his abilities to stand out. He encounters not only rivals, but also friends such as the gutsy Ishizaki, the cheerleader Sanae Nakazawa, genius keeper Wakabayashi, and Roberto Hongo, a retired Brazilian football player who will help him push towards his dreams.
Arcs[]
- Elementary School Arc: A retelling of the Kids' Dream arc, it consists of 28 episodes.
- Middle School Arc: A retelling of the Boys' Fight arc, it consists of 24 episodes.
Episodes[]
| # | Title | Airdate |
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| 1 | Soar Toward the Great Sky! (大空にはばたけ!, Ozora ni Habatake!) | 2018-04-03 |
| 2 | Take Flight! (とんだっ!, Tonda!!) | 2018-04-10 |
| 3 | New Nankatsu Football Club Start (ニュー南葛小サッカー部スタート, New Nankatsu Sho Soccer Bu Start) | 2018-04-17 |
| 4 | Tsubasa and Roberto (翼とロベルト, Tsubasa to Roberto) | 2018-04-24 |
| 5 | On their Way to the Inter-School Tournament (対抗戦へ向けて, Taikousen e Mukete) | 2018-05-01 |
| 6 | Kick-off! Nankatsu vs. Shutetsu (キックオフ! 南葛VS修哲) | 2018-05-08 |
| 7 | Fantasista Tsubasa (ファンタジスタ翼) | 2018-05-15 |
| 8 | Birth! Nankatsu Golden Combi (誕生! 南葛黄金[ゴールデン]コンビ) | 2018-05-22 |
| 9 | A Refreshing Ending (さわやかな幕切れ, Sawayaka na Makugire) | 2018-05-29 |
| 10 | Kojiro Appears (小次郎あらわる, Kojiro Arawaru) | 2018-06-05 |
| 11 | A Surprisingly Difficult Match (思わぬ苦戦, Omowanu Kusen) | 2018-06-12 |
| 12 | Crushing Wakabayashi (若林つぶし, Wakabayashi Tsubushi) | 2018-06-19 |
| 13 | And then, the Nationals! (さァ全国だ!, Sa Zenkoku Da!) | 2018-06-26 |
| 14 | Burn Nankatsu SC: Defeat Meiwa! (燃えろ南葛 明和を倒せ!, Moero Nankatsu: Meiwa o Taose!) | 2018-07-03 |
| 15 | I Can't Lose Because it's my Dream! (夢だから負けない!, Yume Dakara Makenai!) | 2018-07-10 |
| 16 | This Is Acrobatic Football! (これがアクロバットサッカーだ!, Kore ga Acrobat Soccer Da!) | 2018-07-17 |
| 17 | The Remaining 4 Minutes! Decisive Air Battle (のこり4分! 空中決戦, Nokori 4 Pun! Kuchu Kessen) | 2018-07-24 |
| 18 | Let's go! The Decisive Tournament (いくぞ！ 決勝トーナメント, Ikuzo! Kessho Tournament) | 2018-07-30 |
| 19 | Fierce fight! Meiwa vs. Furano (激闘！ 明和ＶＳふらの, Gekito! Meiwa VS Furano) | 2018-08-06 |
| 20 | Musashi's Secret Plan (武蔵の秘策, Musashi no Hisaku) | 2018-08-13 |
| 21 | The Ace of Glass (ガラスのエース, Glass no Ace) | 2018-08-20 |
| 22 | Additional Time of Destiny (運命のアディショナルタイム, Unmei no Additional Time) | 2018-08-27 |
| 23 | The Genius Goalkeeper Revival! (天才キーパー復活!, Tensai Keeper Fukkatsu!) | 2018-09-03 |
| 24 | Tenacity, Definitely Tenacity! (執念... まさに執念!!, Shunen... Masa ni Shunen!!) | 2018-09-10 |
| 25 | Blazing Counter Attack (炎のカウンターアタック, "Honō no Kauntā Atakku") | 2018-09-17 |
| 26 | Illusory Goal (幻のゴール, "Maboroshi no Gōru") | 2018-09-24 |
| 27 | Moment of Glory (栄光の瞬間, "Eikō no Shunkan") | 2018-10-01 |
| 28 | Everyone's Setting Off (それぞれの旅立ち, "Sorezore no Tabidachi") | 2018-10-08 |
| 29 | The Summer Starts! (夏の開幕！, "Natsu no Sutāto!") | 2018-10-15 |
| 30 | Prefectural Tournament Final Game! Peregrine Falcon Shot Appeared! (県大会決勝戦！隼シュート登場！, "Kentaikai Kesshōsen! Hayabusa Shūto Tōjō!") | 2018-10-22 |
| 31 | Peregrine Falcon vs. Tsubasa (隼対翼, Hayabusa tai Tsubasa) | 2018-10-29 |
| 32 | Overthrow Tsubasa! Hyuga versus Misugi (打倒翼！日向対三杉, "Datō Tsubasa! Hyūga tai Misugi") | 2018-11-05 |
| 33 | Tokyo Tournament Conclusion (東京大会決着, "Tōkyō Taikai Kecchaku") | 2018-11-12 |
| 34 | Fierce Battle Opening! 16th National middle school tournament (激戦開幕！大会スタート, "Gekisen Kaimaku! Taikai Sutāto") | 2018-11-19 |
| 35 | Razor Power Explosion (カミソリパワー爆発, "Kamisori Pawā Bakuhatsu") | 2018-11-26 |
| 36 | Everyone's Decision (それぞれの決意, "Sorezore no Ketsui") | 2018-12-03 |
| 37 | Skylab Hurricane! (スカイラブ・ハリケーン！, "Sukairabu·Harikēn") | 2018-12-10 |
| 38 | Assault! Tachibana Twins (攻略！立花兄弟, "Kōryaku! Tachibana Kyōdai") | 2018-12-17 |
| 39 | Nankatsu versus Hanawa conclusion! (南葛対花輪 決着！, "Nankatsu tai Hanawa Kecchaku!") | 2018-12-24 |
| 40 | Furano goes to the Front! (ふらの出陣！, "Furano Shutsujin!"!) | 2018-01-07 |
| 41 | The Fearful Dark Horse (恐怖の伏兵, "Kyōfu no Dāku Hōsu") | 2018-01-14 |
| 42 | Phoenix Tsubasa (不死鳥・翼, "Fenikkusu Tsubasa") | 2018-01-21 |
| 43 | The Fierce Tiger Encouragements (猛虎ゲキる, "Mōko Gekiru") | 2018-01-28 |
| 44 | Number 10 vs. Number 10 (背番号１０対背番号１０, "Sebangō 10 tai Sebangō 10") | 2018-02-04 |
| 45 | Tears in Airport (涙のエアポート, "Namida no Eapōto") | 2018-02-11 |
| 46 | Kick off of the Century (世紀のキックオフ, "Seiki no Kikkuofu") | 2018-02-18 |
| 47 | Confrontation of Destiny Once More (宿命の対決ふたたび, "Shukumei no Taiketsu Futatabi") | 2018-02-25 |
| 48 | The Toho Academy middle school, King Toho (王者・東邦！, "Ōja Tōhō!") | 2018-03-04 |
| 49 | Incandescent Fighters, the Fierce Tiger and Tsubasa (灼熱の闘士 猛虎＆翼) | 2018-03-11 |
| 50 | All-out war of Tenacity (執念の総力戦, "Shūnen no Sōryoku-sen") | 2018-03-18 |
| 51 | Miracle Drive Shot! (ミラクルドライブシュート！, "Mirakuru Doraibu Shūto!") | 2019-03-25 |
| 52 | Endless Dream (エンドレス・ドリーム, "Endoresu Dorīmu") | 2019-04-01 |
Cast and staff[]
Japanese staff[]
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Japanese cast[]
Elementary School Arc[]
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Middle School Arc[]
Theme songs[]
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- Openings: "Start Dash!", "Kizudarake no Ai" by Johnny's West.
- Ending: "Moete Hero" by different artists (click on link page for more information).
Gallery[]
- Main article: Captain Tsubasa (2018 anime)/Gallery
Trivia[]
- In the third teaser trailer before the release of the 2018 series, it is shown how Tsubasa is training with Nishigaoka elementary school - probably for the football selection test to be chosen for the Nankatsu City Selection Team - using clothing similar to the Nankatsu junior high uniform (white with red stripes jersey), similar to the used in the 1983 Anime (Boys' Fight arc).
- The stadium where the All-Japan Boys' Football Tournament during the Kids Dream arc is played resembles the Shizuoka Ecopa Stadium, while the National Middle School Soccer Tournament stadium resembles the Saitama Stadium 2002.
- The U.S./Latin American/Brazilian/French versions ditched the original opening and ending themes using a new song composed for these versions, but keeping the opening and ending animations. The ending theme is the same as the intro, but only instrumental.
- This led to some criticism from fans since the 2002 anime had all songs intact or perfectly adapted from the Japanese version.
- The Italian version used a different opening theme instead, "Tutta d'un fiato (Fino al fischo finale)" by Cristina D'Avena, which was also used for the ending credits for said dub as well.
- In the 2018 anime, following the real-life trend of coloured boots in football, many main characters have different coloured boots. Blue for Tsubasa, Sky blue for Misaki, Dark red for Hyuga, and Silver for Misugi. Also, in the Middle School Arc, Orange for Takeshi, and Yellow for Soda.
Videos[]
Captain Tsubasa (2018) Teaser (Japanese / Latin American Dub)
TVアニメ『キャプテン翼』ティザーPV【2018年4月テレビ東京にて放送開始予定】
Captain Tsubasa ¡Próximamente en Cartoon Network!
Notes[]
- ↑ Representing Japan in the FIFA World Cup is Tsubasa’s ultimate dream, which will take a lot more than talent to reach it.
References[]
- ↑ "Captain Tsubasa Soccer Manga Gets New TV Anime in April". Anime News Network. Retrieved December 13, 2017.
External links[]
- Official website (Japanese)
- Series info at aniDB
- Series playlist at Cartoon Network Brazil YouTube Channel (Portuguese) (region-restricted)
- Series playlist at Cartoon Network Latin America YouTube Channel (Spanish) (region-restricted)