Captain Tsubasa is 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 soccer 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.
He encounters not only rivals, but also new friends like the pretty girl Sanae Nakazawa and the talented goalkeeper, Genzo Wakabayashi, who shares the same passion as Tsubasa, and will prove to be a treasured friend in helping him push towards his dreams. Representing Japan in the FIFA World Cup is Tsubasa’s ultimate dream, but it will take a lot more than talent to reach it.
Great news for this guide! Captain Tsubasa is a completely faithful adaptation of the original manga that contains no filler episodes.
You can enjoy all 100 episodes in chronological order with the peace of mind knowing that each chapter is canonical content that contributes directly to the development of the main story and character arcs. You don't need to skip any episodes to live the complete and authentic experience of Captain Tsubasa.
Episodes of Captain Tsubasa (100)
#
#
Episodes
Aired
Type
1
The New Soccer Star
10/13/1983
CANON
2
A Career Begins
10/20/1983
CANON
3
Kick-Off for the Future
10/27/1983
CANON
4
The Football Is My Best Friend
11/03/1983
CANON
5
Where Is the Rival?
11/10/1983
CANON
6
Blocked Off
11/17/1983
CANON
7
The Show Must Go On
11/24/1983
CANON
8
A Perfect Duo
12/01/1983
CANON
9
The Last Chance
12/08/1983
CANON
10
A Long Way to Brazil
12/15/1983
CANON
11
The Provocation
12/22/1983
CANON
12
No Easy Way
12/29/1983
CANON
13
Fast Game in the Mud
01/05/1984
CANON
14
Tsubasa Is Sieged
01/12/1984
CANON
15
An Unfair Enemy
01/19/1984
CANON
16
The Verification Test
01/26/1984
CANON
17
The Youth National Championship
02/02/1984
CANON
18
Fatal Confrontation
02/09/1984
CANON
19
The Mighty Shot
02/16/1984
CANON
20
Soccer Is My Dream
02/23/1984
CANON
21
No Victory in Semi Final
03/01/1984
CANON
22
The Brothers Tachibana
03/08/1984
CANON
23
Ryo Shoots an Own Goal
03/15/1984
CANON
24
The Fight for the Final
03/22/1984
CANON
25
The Best Keeper of the Tournament
03/29/1984
CANON
26
The End of a Career
04/05/1984
CANON
27
Encounters in Semi-Final
04/12/1984
CANON
28
The Brave Fighters from the North
04/19/1984
CANON
29
Hard Confrontations
04/26/1984
CANON
30
A Wounded Prince
05/03/1984
CANON
31
A Brilliant Fight
05/10/1984
CANON
32
Tsubasa in the Trap
05/17/1984
CANON
33
I Can't Play
05/24/1984
CANON
34
Tsubasa's Resurrection
05/31/1984
CANON
35
Misugi, Don't Die
06/07/1984
CANON
36
My Heart Still Beats
06/14/1984
CANON
37
Mega-Shot
06/21/1984
CANON
38
A Wise Decision
06/28/1984
CANON
39
The Finale
07/05/1984
CANON
40
The Shooting Secret
07/12/1984
CANON
41
The Duel
07/19/1984
CANON
42
Roar, Lion
07/26/1984
CANON
43
Nankatsu in Crisis
08/02/1984
CANON
44
The Equalizer
08/09/1984
CANON
45
The Game Without Aces
08/16/1984
CANON
46
Against Better Knowledge
08/23/1984
CANON
47
Kojiro's Sign of Winning
08/30/1984
CANON
48
Unsuccessful Overhead Kick
09/06/1984
CANON
49
The Fight Continues
09/13/1984
CANON
50
The Extra Time
09/20/1984
CANON
51
What's the Result of the Extra Time
09/27/1984
CANON
52
One New Strategy
10/04/1984
CANON
53
Two Are Better Than One
10/11/1984
CANON
54
The Duel of the Strikers
10/18/1984
CANON
55
Tears Despite Success
10/25/1984
CANON
56
Great Departures
11/01/1984
CANON
57
The New Rival
11/08/1984
CANON
58
The Shooting of the Hawk
11/15/1984
CANON
59
Nankatsu vs. Otomo
11/22/1984
CANON
60
Tsubasa vs. Nitta
11/29/1984
CANON
61
A Hard Comparison
12/06/1984
CANON
62
The Challenge
12/13/1984
CANON
63
Decisions
12/27/1984
CANON
64
Race Against Time
12/27/1984
CANON
65
The Journey to Europe
01/03/1985
CANON
66
The Duel
01/10/1985
CANON
67
A King Resigns
01/17/1985
CANON
68
The Letter
01/24/1985
CANON
69
The National Championship
01/31/1985
CANON
70
A Strong Enemy
02/07/1985
CANON
72
The Secret Goal
02/21/1985
CANON
74
Air Acrobats
03/07/1985
CANON
76
The Acrobats
03/21/1985
CANON
78
The Quarter Final
04/04/1985
CANON
80
Tsugito's Trick Box
04/18/1985
CANON
82
A Special Shot
05/02/1985
CANON
83
Teamwork
05/16/1985
CANON
85
Match Preparations
05/23/1985
CANON
87
The Present for the Captain
06/06/1985
CANON
89
The Letter from Europe
06/20/1985
CANON
91
Where Love Falls
07/04/1985
CANON
93
Fairness Goes First
07/18/1985
CANON
95
A Captain as Hero
08/01/1985
CANON
97
Hyuga's Challenge
08/15/1985
CANON
99
Matchwinner Tsubasa
08/29/1985
CANON
101
Tsubasa vs. Pierre, a Fair Fight
09/12/1985
CANON
103
Unexpected Visit
09/26/1985
CANON
105
The Last Fight Begins
10/10/1985
CANON
107
Nankatsu Is Down
10/24/1985
CANON
108
The Tiger Fights Alone
11/07/1985
CANON
109
A Despair Fight
11/14/1985
CANON
111
Tsubasa Doesn't Give Up
11/21/1985
CANON
113
Thrill
12/05/1985
CANON
115
Dream Goal
12/19/1985
CANON
117
With All Power
01/09/1986
CANON
119
The Unsuccessful Tiger Shot
01/23/1986
CANON
121
To the Last Gasp
02/06/1986
CANON
123
All or Nothing
02/20/1986
CANON
125
Shared Victory
03/06/1986
CANON
127
Hoping for Europe
03/20/1986
CANON
Anime similar to Captain Tsubasa: 6 similar series of Deportes
If you liked Captain Tsubasa, you'll love these 6 similar anime in the Deportes genre. Discover complete guides with canon vs filler episodes, chronological order and where to watch each series on streaming.
We've selected these series because they share characteristics with Captain Tsubasa: similar themes, comparable animation style and the same target audience. Each guide includes the complete list of seasons, filler episodes you can skip and the best platforms to watch each anime in your region.
