The BEST episodes of Captain Tsubasa (2018) season 1

Every episode of Captain Tsubasa (2018) season 1, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Captain Tsubasa (2018) season 1!

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: 4/29/2024Network: TV TokyoStatus: Continuing
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The Meeting
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8.53
89 votes

#1 - 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

#2 - 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.

Endless Dream
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8.45
33 votes

#3 - 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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Miracle Drive Shoot!
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8.36
42 votes

#4 - 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.

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The King Toho
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8.32
25 votes

#5 - 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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Fly!
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8.30
74 votes

#6 - 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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The Birth of the Golden Nankatsu duo
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8.28
60 votes

#7 - 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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Incandescent Fighters, the Fierce Tiger and Tsubasa
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8.26
31 votes

#8 - 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.

Moment of Glory
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8.24
41 votes

#9 - 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

#10 - 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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Tenacity, Definitely Tenacity!
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8.18
33 votes

#11 - 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.

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Phoenix Tsubasa
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8.17
35 votes

#12 - 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.

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Fantasista Tsubasa
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8.15
62 votes

#13 - 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?

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Nankatsu burns to beat Meiwa
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8.14
58 votes

#14 - Nankatsu burns to beat Meiwa

Season 1 - Episode 14 - Aired 7/3/2018

The national tournament begins with a dream poster: Nankatsu vs. Meiwa! Spectators came in droves to attend this match which will have for main attraction the duel between Tsubasa and Hyuga ...

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New Nankatsu Soccer Team Start
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8.12
69 votes

#15 - New Nankatsu Soccer Team Start

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 4/17/2018

The former Brazilian professional soccer player Roberto Hongo started free-loading in Tsubasa’s house. He also declared himself the trainer of the Nankatsu elementary school soccer club and told Tsubasa he has a ‘thank you present’. It turns out it was a practice game against Nishigaoka elementary school. They start to boast about how they once won with 30 points difference against Nankatsu, just like Shutetsu did, which leaves Tsubasa, Ishizaki and the others determined to play to their full power. That’s where the new Nankatsu Elementary School Soccer Club starts!

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The Crystal Star
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8.00
39 votes

#16 - The Crystal Star

Season 1 - Episode 21 - Aired 8/20/2018

Faced with the technical and tactical superiority of Misugi, Tsubasa loses courage and is unable to react. The match is very badly embarked for his team, led by two goals. That's when Wakabayashi, who came to Tokyo expressly in the hope of playing the final, intervenes. Will his speech succeed in motivating the captain of Nankatsu?

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The Fearful Dark Horse
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8.00
31 votes

#17 - The Fearful Dark Horse

Season 1 - Episode 41 - Aired 1/14/2019

The Nankatsu match against Hirado begins. The winner will advance to the semifinals of the National Tournament. Tsubasa will have to face the powerful Hiroshi Jito, captain and central defender of the team, who will seek to prove his worth on the field.

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Blazing Counter Attack
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7.97
37 votes

#18 - Blazing Counter Attack

Season 1 - Episode 25 - Aired 9/18/2018

Back on the pitch after being treated, Misaki will try everything to launch Tsubasa into a counterattack. Still handicapped by his injury, he nevertheless managed to transmit the ball to his center forward. The latter now has a road in front of him, but there still remains a major obstacle: Wakashimazu...

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I will not lose, because it is my dream!
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7.96
50 votes

#19 - I will not lose, because it is my dream!

Season 1 - Episode 15 - Aired 7/10/2018

The match between Nankatsu and Meiwa keeps its promises, as does the duel between Tsubasa and Hyuga. Despite the intense heat, both teams remain elbow-to-elbow. Who from Tsubasa or Hyuga will manage to tip definitely the balance in favor of his team?

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Musashi's secret plan
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7.96
45 votes

#20 - Musashi's secret plan

Season 1 - Episode 20 - Aired 8/13/2018

Nankatsu and Musashi meet in the semifinals of the National Tournament. Tsubasa will have to face the prince of the countryside, Jun Misugi, famous for his exceptional talent, leadership and precision.

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All-out war of Tenacity
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7.94
33 votes

#21 - All-out war of Tenacity

Season 1 - Episode 50 - Aired 3/19/2019

We continue in the Nankatsu final against Toho, who has three goals each. The pressure causes both teams to make mistakes and, in the heat of the match, Nankatsu's Takasugi commits a foul.

This is Acrobatic Football!
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7.94
47 votes

#22 - This is Acrobatic Football!

Season 1 - Episode 16 - Aired 7/17/2018

It's the third day of the National Tournament, and Nankatsu's match against Hanawa begins. Tsubasa and the others must face a very particular duo: The Tachibana Brothers, famous for their perfect coordination and synchronicity on the field.

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Tough match between Meiwa and Furano!
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7.93
45 votes

#23 - Tough match between Meiwa and Furano!

Season 1 - Episode 19 - Aired 8/7/2018

We continue in the semifinals of the National Tournament, and the match between Meiwa against Furano begins. Hyuga demonstrates his terrible aggressive playing style, but is contrasted by Furano's captain, Matsuyama.

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Tears in Airport
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7.87
31 votes

#24 - Tears in Airport

Season 1 - Episode 45 - Aired 2/12/2019

It is the second half of the game and Furano ties the score. Tsubasa's injuries are getting worse by the minute, but in an act of courage and determination, Tsubasa decides to risk everything and will try to make his shot with effect once again, but Matsuyama will do everything to prevent it.

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Nankatsu versus Hanawa Conclusion!
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7.85
34 votes

#25 - Nankatsu versus Hanawa Conclusion!

Season 1 - Episode 39 - Aired 12/25/2018

Hanawa decides to play the defensive card while the Tachibana Brothers rest their legs. Faced with this airtight defense, Tsubasa decides to try the dead leaf shot. Will this option cost the match?

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