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.
#5 - Crash! Tsubasa vs. Hyuga
Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 12/2/2001
In a play for the boys' national championship, Nankatsu takes on team Meiwa in a fierce show of skill and discipline.
#6 - Tsubasa meets Roberto
Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/14/2001
Roberto is Brazil's representative soccer player as well as Tsubasa's father's best friend. When Roberto came to Japan, he met Tsubasa, and decided to teach the team what soccer really is.
#7 - Taro Misaki is Back
Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/21/2001
Tsubasa's team gets help from a new player while battling Syutetsu elementary school in the annual city soccer tournament.
#11 - Come Back! Tsubasa!
Season 1 - Episode 19 - Aired 2/10/2002
Tsubasa gives everything he's got to win the championship game against Toho
#17 - The Shine of Rosario
Season 3 - Episode 4 - 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.
#18 - Warriors in the Field
Season 3 - Episode 21 - Aired 10/6/2002
When Rivaul suffers an injury, Tsubasa gets called onto the field, playing his first game as a member of Catalunya's A team.
#19 - The New Dream Land
Season 3 - Episode 5 - Aired 6/16/2002
Tsubasa leaves Brazil behind for a spot on Spain's Catalunya team.
#20 - Hyuga's Challenge for the Future
Season 3 - Episode 6 - Aired 6/23/2002
After joining Italy's Piemonte team, Hyuga jockeys for a prime position
#21 - Golden Age of Hope
Season 3 - Episode 7 - Aired 6/30/2002
Tsubasa, Genzo, Hyuga and Taro are invited to join the Japanese national team.
#22 - Shingo Aoi is Here
Season 3 - Episode 8 - Aired 7/7/2002
With a test match against Holland right around the corner, Japan welcomes a brand-new player
#23 - The New Japan National Team!
Season 3 - Episode 9 - 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.
#24 - Break the Dutch Wall
Season 3 - Episode 10 - Aired 7/21/2002
Japan struggles to score against Holland thanks to a near-impenetrable defense
#25 - Restart to the World
Season 3 - Episode 11 - 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.