The BEST episodes of Captain Tsubasa: Road to 2002 season 1
Every episode of Captain Tsubasa: Road to 2002 season 1, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Captain Tsubasa: Road to 2002 season 1!
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.
#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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#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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#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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#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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#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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#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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#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 - 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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#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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#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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#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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#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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#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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#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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#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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#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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#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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#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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#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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#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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#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 - 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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#23 - 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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#24 - 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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#25 - 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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