The BEST episodes of Captain Tsubasa (2018)

#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!

#2 - 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…

#3 - 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.

#4 - Overtime In The Rain

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

#5 - 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…

#6 - 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.

#7 - Misaki VS Pierre

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

#8 - 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.

#9 - 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.

#10 - 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…

#11 - 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.

#12 - Miracle Drive Shoot!

Season 1 - Episode 51 - Aired 3/26/2019

After sixty intense minutes with three of the same, we go to overtime. Twenty minutes divided into two halves. If they are tied, both teams will be crowned champions of the tournament, but neither Tsubasa nor Hyuga want to share the title.

#13 - 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.

#14 - 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.

#15 - 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!

#16 - 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 ...

#17 - 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.

#18 - 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.

#19 - 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.

#20 - A Great Journey

Season 2 - Episode 9 - Aired 11/26/2023

It’s Japan versus Italy in the opening game of the tournament, and tensions are running high. Team Japan’s tempers are flared over Italy’s previous comments about how they weren’t worth their time back before the practice match that never was. Still, having been handed the position of captain from Matsuyama, Tsubasa rises to the occasion. Italy may have Tsubasa marked, but he responds with some characteristic fighting spirit.

#21 - 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.

#22 - Tenacity, Definitely Tenacity!

Season 1 - Episode 24 - Aired 9/11/2018

Influenced by Ishizaki's words, Hyuga tries to score on Wakabayashi from outside the large area without success. Sawada makes her see reason, and Meiwa's playing style changes radically.

#23 - Phoenix Tsubasa

Season 1 - Episode 42 - Aired 1/22/2019

After a crushing disadvantage, created by the Hirado duo, Tsubasa decides to risk it all, and will try to make Roberto's famous spin shot, giving them a chance to win.

#24 - The Elegant Beast Attacks

Season 2 - Episode 22 - Aired 3/3/2024

In the second half rain is pelting the players and the pitch. France turns on a furious attack, but Japan ends up saved. But Izawa is now badly injured. In his place steps Misugi, who’s confidant the tables can turn. Let the clash of captains begin!

#25 - Fantasista Tsubasa

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 5/15/2018

The football match between Nankatsu and Shutetsu is decisive, as it will designate the winning school of the 26th inter-clubs. Surprisingly, Tsubasa evolved into the central defender position during this match and annihilated all the opposing attempts. But will this tactic pay off in the long run?