The BEST episodes of Captain Tsubasa: Road to 2002

Every episode of Captain Tsubasa: Road to 2002 ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Captain Tsubasa: Road to 2002!

The third Captain Tsubasa series is about qualifying for the 2002 World Cup in Japan. Tsubasa as the main character takes a back seat for the first time. The focus is now on a young Japanese bloke who is trying to find fame in Italy's Serie A and be able to play in the youth national team. The series ends, of course, after qualifying to pave the way for another season.

Last Updated: 4/24/2025Network: Status: Ended

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#1 - The New Japan National Team!

Season 1 - Episode 40 - Aired 7/14/2002

As the test match against Holland commences, Japan's offense looks strong but the Dutch team's defense looks even stronger.

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#2 - Respectable Penalty - Tie-Breaker!

Season 1 - Episode 28 - Aired 4/11/2002

The game against France heats up as Soda leaves the match, Wakashimazu gets injured and Japan pushes on with fewer players.

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#3 - Grueling Battle! Japan vs. Germany

Season 1 - Episode 29 - Aired 4/18/2002

After beating France in the semifinals, Japan prepares to take on Germany In the final game

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#4 - A Message from Roberto

Season 1 - Episode 30 - Aired 4/25/2002

Tsubasa gets a message from Roberto with an important advice.

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#5 - Shine in Glory! Japanese Team!

Season 1 - Episode 31 - Aired 5/5/2002

With the International Youth Cup on the line, Tsubasa digs deep and gives everything he has for Japan.

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#6 - To the New Field

Season 1 - Episode 32 - Aired 5/12/2002

With the International Youth Cup win solidly behind him, Tsubasa leaves Japan and heads to Brazil to play for Roberto's Team.

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#7 - A Soccer Cyborg

Season 1 - Episode 33 - Aired 5/19/2002

Now a full-fledged member of the Brancos, Tsubasa suits up to play Domingo

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#8 - Santana, the Son of God

Season 1 - Episode 34 - Aired 6/2/2002

During a Brancos and Domingo match, soccer cyborg Santana recalls his painful past.

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#9 - The Shine of Rosario

Season 1 - Episode 35 - Aired 6/9/2002

Thanks to Tsubasa's steady example of what it's like to play soccer with heart, Santana begins to play less like a machine.

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#10 - The New Dream Land

Season 1 - Episode 36 - Aired 6/16/2002

Tsubasa leaves Brazil behind for a spot on Spain's Catalunya team.

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#11 - Hyuga's Challenge for the Future

Season 1 - Episode 37 - Aired 6/23/2002

After joining Italy's Piemonte team, Hyuga jockeys for a prime position

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#12 - Golden Age of Hope

Season 1 - Episode 38 - Aired 6/30/2002

Tsubasa, Genzo, Hyuga and Taro are invited to join the Japanese national team.

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#13 - Shingo Aoi is Here

Season 1 - Episode 39 - Aired 7/7/2002

With a test match against Holland right around the corner, Japan welcomes a brand-new player

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#14 - Painful Yellow Card

Season 1 - Episode 27 - Aired 4/4/2002

A frustrated Tsubasa racks up a yellow card of his own as Japan's hard-fought match against France continues in the semifinals.

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#15 - Break the Dutch Wall

Season 1 - Episode 41 - Aired 7/21/2002

Japan struggles to score against Holland thanks to a near-impenetrable defense

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#16 - Restart to the World

Season 1 - Episode 42 - Aired 7/28/2002

After playing hard against Holland, Tsubasa and his teammates train for the coveted international cup by relearning everything they already know.

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#17 - Catalunya's Eagle

Season 1 - Episode 43 - Aired 8/4/2002

Back in Spain, Tsubasa suffers a humbling loss.

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#18 - Run To the Opening Match

Season 1 - Episode 44 - Aired 8/11/2002

The Catalunya coach puts Tsubasa through his paces at training camp, trying him out in a variety of positions to find the right fit.

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#19 - Harsh Notice

Season 1 - Episode 45 - Aired 8/18/2002

After a good performance at camp, Tsubasa expects great things but the coach assigns him to play for the B team.

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#20 - Cross the Bridge of Hope

Season 1 - Episode 46 - Aired 8/25/2002

Tsubasa breaks away from the team to do a little soul-searching.

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#21 - Hyuga's Italian Debut

Season 1 - Episode 47 - Aired 9/1/2002

Hyuga is picked to start for the Piemonte team in an important opening match.

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#22 - Striker in Tears

Season 1 - Episode 48 - Aired 9/8/2002

Hyuga struggles to score in his debut match for Piemonte. Meanwhile, Tsubasa makes the best of his place on Catalunya's B team.

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#23 - Go for 10 Goals, 10 Assists

Season 1 - Episode 49 - Aired 9/15/2002

Catalunya coach challenges Tsubasa to score 10 goals and 10 assists in one year

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#24 - Battle Against the Rivals

Season 1 - Episode 50 - Aired 9/22/2002

Though they once played for the same team, Genzo, Schneider and Kaltz are now playing on opposite sides in the German league.

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#25 - Dream Pitch

Season 1 - Episode 51 - Aired 9/29/2002

A motivated Tsubasa moves up to Catalunya's A team

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