The BEST episodes of Captain Tsubasa (2018)

Every episode of Captain Tsubasa (2018) ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Captain Tsubasa (2018)!

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 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.

Last Updated: 10/30/2024Network: TV TokyoStatus: Ended
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Japan Junior Youth Strikes Back
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8.78
18 votes

#1 - Japan Junior Youth Strikes Back

Season 2 - Episode 15 - Aired 1/14/2024

While Japan reels from Diaz’s latest soccer feat, Tsubasa and Hyuga join forces for a special attack. Tsubasa has got his groove back. Taking the opportunity, the Tachibana Twins and Jito dash toward the goal. The time to strike back is now!

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Never Give Up
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8.73
15 votes

#2 - Never Give Up

Season 2 - Episode 14 - Aired 1/7/2024

It’s Japan versus Argentina, and the winner progresses to the finals. Tsubasa, however, is preoccupied. While on the pitch he learns that his former coach Roberto, who has since remained incognito, is now in the stands somewhere watching.

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The Fierce Tiger Awakens
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8.71
17 votes

#3 - The Fierce Tiger Awakens

Season 2 - Episode 11 - Aired 12/10/2023

Thanks to Tsubasa and Misaki, Japan manages to tie with Italy, leaving the Europeans to tighten their defenses in the hope achieving a draw. Meanwhile, the crowd is in thrall to Japan and cheers them on with only one minute to go. Tsubasa then makes one final gamble…

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A Blazing First Point
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8.69
13 votes

#4 - A Blazing First Point

Season 2 - Episode 30 - Aired 4/28/2024

In the first half, Wakabayashi’s research has given the advantage to Team Japan. Then Japan gets another chance at that prized first point with a free kick. But strangely, Goalie Muller wants nothing standing between him in front of the goal and Tsubasa.

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It's Done!
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8.62
13 votes

#5 - It's Done!

Season 2 - Episode 35 - Aired 6/2/2024

Schneider evens the score with only seven minutes to go. Now it’s an all-out war. Tsubasa tries to break through by dribbling, but is brutally tackled by Kaltz midair, sending Tsubasa crashing to the ground. The tournament ends now!

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Overtime in the Rain
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8.62
13 votes

#6 - Overtime in the Rain

Season 2 - Episode 24 - Aired 3/17/2024

Thanks to Misaki, the score is tied, initiating the first overtime of the tournament. But Coach Mikami is out of substitutions, and everyone is more than fatigued. Now Japan’s worst fears have become a reality. Things are not looking good…

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A Shooting Storm
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8.53
15 votes

#7 - A Shooting Storm

Season 2 - Episode 28 - Aired 4/14/2024

The time for kickoff at the finals has arrived! Wakabayashi’s research on Team Germany has proven successful as Japan manages to dominate early on. Only this time Germany’s goalie is the elusive and intensely foreboding Steel Giant, Deuter Muller.

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The Meeting
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8.47
92 votes

#8 - The Meeting

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 4/3/2018

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.

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Confrontation of Destiny Once More
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8.47
30 votes

#9 - Confrontation of Destiny Once More

Season 1 - Episode 47 - Aired 2/26/2019

We are in the first five minutes of the game between Nankatsu against Toho, guided and the tension on the court can be cut with a knife. Both captains, Tsubasa Ozora and Kojiro Hyuga, are determined to achieve victory.

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10 vs. 11
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8.47
15 votes

#10 - 10 vs. 11

Season 2 - Episode 21 - Aired 2/25/2024

Ten minutes into the first half, Soda is given his second yellow card, forcing Japan to play on with only ten players. Then, Pierre gets a penalty kick, upping the score 2 to 1. Hyuga doesn’t give up, but luck just doesn’t seem be on Japan’s side…

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Endless Dream
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8.45
33 votes

#11 - Endless Dream

Season 1 - Episode 52 - Aired 4/2/2019

Time progresses more and more and the two teams leave everything on the field to be crowned champions. Hyuga and Tsubasa are showing what they are made of and the shots on goal they are going for are worthy of this final.

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They've Returned! The Golden Duo!!
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8.43
14 votes

#12 - They've Returned! The Golden Duo!!

Season 2 - Episode 10 - Aired 12/3/2023

Italy's goalkeeper, Zino Hernandez, makes incredible saves. So much so that his perfect record has earned him the reputation as Europe’s best goalie. His skill puts Japan on the offensive, but Misaki is watching. Then coach makes a surprising move.

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Misaki vs. Pierre
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8.43
14 votes

#13 - Misaki vs. Pierre

Season 2 - Episode 23 - Aired 3/10/2024

Behold, France’s enigmatic Eiffel Attack! Team Japan stands at the ready, reflexes primed, but it’s Pierre and Napoleon all the way. Perfect pass work epitomizes the French forces as they make their way to the goal. Can Tsubasa resuscitate the team?

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Schneider vs. Wakabayashi
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8.38
13 votes

#14 - Schneider vs. Wakabayashi

Season 2 - Episode 29 - Aired 4/21/2024

Japan is stunned by Muller’s ability to block all shots. Suddenly Muller makes a massive kick, launching a super-long-distance pass over to Schneider directly in front of Japan’s goal. Once teammates, Wakabayashi and Schneider battle is just beginning!

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A Battle of Ups and Downs
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8.38
16 votes

#15 - A Battle of Ups and Downs

Season 2 - Episode 16 - Aired 1/21/2024

Misaki makes a miracle shot, tying the score for Japan. But a tie isn’t good enough if they want to make it to the semifinals. With both teams unwilling to give an inch, it’s anyone’s guess who will walk away the victor.

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The Battle Begins!! Japan vs. France
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8.38
16 votes

#16 - The Battle Begins!! Japan vs. France

Season 2 - Episode 20 - Aired 2/18/2024

In the second match of the finals Japan faces host France in a stadium filled with fans for the home team. Still Japan pulls off a three-way attack, stealing the ball back from a furious French captain, Pierre, who now seems to be planning something…

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A Wounded Final Defense
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8.36
14 votes

#17 - A Wounded Final Defense

Season 2 - Episode 25 - Aired 3/24/2024

It’s overtime, and Hyuga is ready to fight. He takes on Pierre, but Hyuga’s badly injured leg allows his opponent to swipe the ball out from underneath him. France continues to launch a brutal wave of attacks. Meanwhile, Wakashimazu is writhing in pain.

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Tsubasa Takes Off
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8.33
12 votes

#18 - Tsubasa Takes Off

Season 2 - Episode 39 - Aired 6/30/2024

Tsubasa is in a whole new league now. Gone are the days of Junior Youth. At an entirely new international competition, Tsubasa is more than ready to get out on the pitch and play. Then the stands call in unison. Tsubasa… Tsubasa…

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The King Toho
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8.32
25 votes

#19 - The King Toho

Season 1 - Episode 48 - Aired 3/5/2019

Despite Nankatsu's discipline, the Toho team imposes its dominance, with a two-goal difference, courtesy of its captain, Kojiro Hyuga, and his powerful tiger shot.

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The Birth of the Golden Nankatsu duo
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8.28
60 votes

#20 - The Birth of the Golden Nankatsu duo

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 5/22/2018

Shutetsu finally opened the scoring against Nankatsu. Tsubasa and his teammates do not give up and do everything to return to the score. Unfortunately for them, Wakabayashi will put in place a tactic that could nullify their hopes of equalization ...

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To A New Era!
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8.27
11 votes

#21 - To A New Era!

Season 2 - Episode 38 - Aired 6/23/2024

A month has passed since the International Junior Youth Tournament in France, and Japan’s athletes are beginning to go their separate ways. Tsubasa is using the time he has left before graduation to practice with a new club team, impressing the coach who is convinced Tsubasa has achieved a level of soccer equal to pro. Meanwhile Wakabayashi in Germany receives an early offer to go pro from Hamburg. Back in Japan Hyuga and Wakashimazu are already practicing with high schoolers with the goal of becoming regulars for Toho Academy HS. Then there’s Misaki, who is finally back home in Japan from France…

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Incandescent Fighters, the Fierce Tiger and Tsubasa
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8.26
31 votes

#22 - Incandescent Fighters, the Fierce Tiger and Tsubasa

Season 1 - Episode 49 - Aired 3/12/2019

Despite the doctor's warnings, Tsubasa remains determined to continue on the field to help his teammates in the battle against the Toho team.

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Fly!
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8.25
75 votes

#23 - Fly!

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 4/10/2018

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!

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Moment of Glory
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8.24
41 votes

#24 - Moment of Glory

Season 1 - Episode 27 - Aired 10/2/2018

The final of the national tournament is about to end, and the suspense has people glued to their seats. Wakabayashi's plan to fight back in the first five minutes of overtime to allow Tsubasa and Misaki to rest paid off.

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Kick off of the Century
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8.20
35 votes

#25 - Kick off of the Century

Season 1 - Episode 46 - Aired 2/19/2019

The long-awaited final of the National Tournament has arrived, and Tsubasa hopes to recover from his injury to play his best against Toho.

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