Original
10/07/2001 - 10/06/2002 Finished
Captain Tsubasa (Captain Tsubasa: Road to 2002)
Also known as: キャプテン翼 (2001)
Tsubasa Oozora has devoted his life to soccer, driven by an unshakeable dream to dominate the World Cup. Beginning as a promising young player in Nankatsu, he climbs through competitive ranks across Japan and beyond, eventually landing with Barcelona where his extraordinary talent propels him ever closer to achieving his ultimate ambition.
52
Total episodes
52
Canon episodes
0
Filler episodes
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Canon episodes · 52 Filler episodes · 0
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Watch order: filler vs canon
Captain Tsubasa: Road to 2002 has no filler episodes: all 52 episodes are canon. You can watch it from first to last without checking any list of skippable episodes.
Episode by episode
Complete guide by season
52 Episodes
| # | Episodes | Aired | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Road to Dream10/07/2001 | 10/07/2001 | Canon |
| 2 | Tsubasa meets Roberto10/14/2001 | 10/14/2001 | Canon |
| 3 | Taro Misaki is Back10/21/2001 | 10/21/2001 | Canon |
| 4 | Blazing Kojirou10/28/2001 | 10/28/2001 | Canon |
| 5 | Birth! Captain Tsubasa11/04/2001 | 11/04/2001 | Canon |
| 6 | Opening! Japan National Junior Competition11/11/2001 | 11/11/2001 | Canon |
| 7 | Ace of Glass11/18/2001 | 11/18/2001 | Canon |
| 8 | Get up! Misugi Jun11/25/2001 | 11/25/2001 | Canon |
| 9 | Crash! Tsubasa vs. Hyuga12/02/2001 | 12/02/2001 | Canon |
| 10 | Finals in the Dead Heat! Sizzling Final Match!12/09/2001 | 12/09/2001 | Canon |
| 11 | Farewell Roberto12/16/2001 | 12/16/2001 | Canon |
| 12 | Tomorrow's Kick Off12/23/2001 | 12/23/2001 | Canon |
| 13 | Fierce Tiger Shot!12/30/2001 | 12/30/2001 | Canon |
| 14 | A Challenge From Jito01/06/2002 | 01/06/2002 | Canon |
| 15 | Hot Number 10 From A Snow Country01/13/2002 | 01/13/2002 | Canon |
| 16 | Upsetting Doctor's Decision01/20/2002 | 01/20/2002 | Canon |
| 17 | Tournament Final! Nankatsu vs. Toho01/27/2002 | 01/27/2002 | Canon |
| 18 | Driving Shot of Vengeance02/03/2002 | 02/03/2002 | Canon |
| 19 | Come Back! Tsubasa!02/10/2002 | 02/10/2002 | Canon |
| 20 | Go for it! Japan Junior Youth Team!02/17/2002 | 02/17/2002 | Canon |
| 21 | Humiliating Test Match02/24/2002 | 02/24/2002 | Canon |
| 22 | Glorious Number 1003/03/2002 | 03/03/2002 | Canon |
| 23 | Golden Duo Reunites03/10/2002 | 03/10/2002 | Canon |
| 24 | 'God of Defense' of Italy03/17/2002 | 03/17/2002 | Canon |
| 25 | Genius Juan Diaz!03/24/2002 | 03/24/2002 | Canon |
| 26 | Elegant Commander03/31/2002 | 03/31/2002 | Canon |
| 27 | Painful Yellow Card04/07/2002 | 04/07/2002 | Canon |
| 28 | Respectable Penalty - Tie-Breaker04/14/2002 | 04/14/2002 | Canon |
| 29 | Grueling Battle! Japan vs. Germany04/21/2002 | 04/21/2002 | Canon |
| 30 | A Message From Roberto04/28/2002 | 04/28/2002 | Canon |
| 31 | Shine in Glory! Japan Jr.05/05/2002 | 05/05/2002 | Canon |
| 32 | To the New Field05/12/2002 | 05/12/2002 | Canon |
| 33 | A Soccer Cyborg05/19/2002 | 05/19/2002 | Canon |
| 34 | Santana, The Son of God06/02/2002 | 06/02/2002 | Canon |
| 35 | The Shine of Rosario06/09/2002 | 06/09/2002 | Canon |
| 36 | The New Dream Land06/16/2002 | 06/16/2002 | Canon |
| 37 | Hyuga's Challenge for the Future06/23/2002 | 06/23/2002 | Canon |
| 38 | Golden Age of Hope06/30/2002 | 06/30/2002 | Canon |
| 39 | Shingo Aoi is Here! Shingo Ao is Here!07/07/2002 | 07/07/2002 | Canon |
| 40 | The New Japan national team07/14/2002 | 07/14/2002 | Canon |
| 41 | Break the Dutch Wall07/21/2002 | 07/21/2002 | Canon |
| 42 | Restart to the World07/28/2002 | 07/28/2002 | Canon |
| 43 | Catalonia's Eagle08/04/2002 | 08/04/2002 | Canon |
| 44 | Run to the Opening Match!08/11/2002 | 08/11/2002 | Canon |
| 45 | Harsh Notice08/18/2002 | 08/18/2002 | Canon |
| 46 | Cross the Bridge of Hope08/25/2002 | 08/25/2002 | Canon |
| 47 | Italian Debut09/01/2002 | 09/01/2002 | Canon |
| 48 | Striker in Tears10/08/2002 | 10/08/2002 | Canon |
| 49 | Go for 10 Goals, 10 Assists!09/15/2002 | 09/15/2002 | Canon |
| 50 | Battle Against the Rival09/22/2002 | 09/22/2002 | Canon |
| 51 | Dream Pitch09/29/2002 | 09/29/2002 | Canon |
| 52 | Warriors in the Field10/06/2002 | 10/06/2002 | Canon |
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Common questions
Frequently asked questions
How many seasons does Captain Tsubasa: Road to 2002 have?
Captain Tsubasa: Road to 2002 is season 1 of 3 in the franchise: Captain Tsubasa: Road to 2002, Captain Tsubasa J, and Captain Tsubasa. All of them have finished airing.
How many episodes does Captain Tsubasa: Road to 2002 have?
This page covers 52 episodes. Adding up every season, the franchise has 199 episodes in total.
What is the best order to watch Captain Tsubasa: Road to 2002?
It is recommended to watch Captain Tsubasa: Road to 2002 in chronological broadcast order. This means starting from season 1 and continuing sequentially to the last season. Check our watch order guide which includes information about filler vs canon episodes for an optimal experience.
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