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: 7/20/2025Network: TV TokyoStatus: Ended

8.58

12 votes

#1 - Warriors in the Field

Season 1 - Episode 52 - 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.

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8.50

12 votes

#2 - 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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8.36

14 votes

#3 - Sizzling Final Match

Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 12/9/2001

A nail-biting championship game goes into overtime, with both the Nankatsu and Meiwa teams playing their best.

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8.33

12 votes

#4 - Glorious Number 10

Season 1 - Episode 22 - Aired 3/3/2002

In the wake of Gurenbald's shocking loss, Italy cancels its game against Japan

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8.33

12 votes

#5 - 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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8.27

11 votes

#6 - 'God of Defense' of Italy

Season 1 - Episode 24 - Aired 3/17/2002

The newly formed Japanese team is put to the test at the start of the International Junior Youth Tournament during a tough match against rival Italy.

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8.27

11 votes

#7 - Genius Juan Diaz

Season 1 - Episode 25 - Aired 3/24/2002

Just one game stands between Japan and the final round of the International Junior Youth Tournament.

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8.27

11 votes

#8 - 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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8.25

12 votes

#9 - Golden Combi Reunites

Season 1 - Episode 23 - Aired 3/10/2002

After Tsubasa convinces Taro to play for Japan, the "Golden Duo" prepares for a win at the International Junior Youth Tournament.

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8.25

12 votes

#10 - 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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8.20

10 votes

#11 - 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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8.18

11 votes

#12 - 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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8.17

12 votes

#13 - Drive Shot of Vengeance

Season 1 - Episode 18 - Aired 2/3/2002

Saddled with a shoulder injury, Tsubasa through in a championship game against Toho.

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8.17

12 votes

#14 - 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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8.14

22 votes

#15 - 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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8.09

11 votes

#16 - 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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The Boy's National Soccer Championship Opens!

8.08

13 votes

#17 - The Boy's National Soccer Championship Opens!

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/11/2001

At the opening game of the National Soccer Championship, Nankatsu goes up against Meiwa

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8.08

13 votes

#18 - 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.

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8.08

13 votes

#19 - An Elegant Commander

Season 1 - Episode 26 - Aired 3/31/2002

In a heated game against France in the tournament semifinals, Soda gets aggressive and collects an assortment of yellow cards.

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8.07

15 votes

#20 - 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.

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