Captain Tsubasa
Seen it?2018 | 2 seasons | 24 min | Animation, Comedy, Drama
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Audiences rate it highly (8.2 out of 10). A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh and animation lovers.
- The mood
- Funny with heart, feel-good.
- The pace
- 2 seasons: a few weeks of evenings, short, snackable episodes, about 36 hours in all.
- What might put you off
- It's in Japanese, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesStrong
8.2 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
Awards data unavailable, so this isn't counted
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Ran for 2 seasons and reached a solid audience; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 223K people sought it out in the past year
Season by season
The show overall is a Sunday Safe Bet. Here's how each season stacks up; Junior Youth Arc is the high point.
Season 12018 · 52 episodes · 8.1 out of 10Saturday
Junior Youth Arc2023 · 39 episodes · 10.0 out of 10Friday
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Cast & crew
- Yuko SanpeiTsubasa Oozora (voice)
- Kenichi SuzumuraGenzou Wakabayashi (voice)
- Ayaka FukuharaTaro Misaki (voice)
- Mutsumi TamuraRyo Ishizaki (voice)
- Takuya SatoKojirou Hyuga (voice)