The WORST episodes of Captain Tsubasa: Road to 2002

Every episode of Captain Tsubasa: Road to 2002 ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst 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: 1/29/2025Network: Status: Ended

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#1 - 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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#2 - 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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#3 - Hot Number 10 from a Snow Country

Season 1 - Episode 15 - Aired 1/13/2002

After hurting his shoulder in the first game of the championship, Tsubasa steels himself for the semifinals.

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#4 - Challenge from Jito

Season 1 - Episode 14 - Aired 1/6/2002

During a championship game against Hirado junior high, Tsubasa suffers a shoulder injury.

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#5 - Fierce Tiger Shot!

Season 1 - Episode 13 - Aired 12/30/2001

After cinching the national title two years in a row, Tsubasa and his team prep for a third win.

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7.00

6 votes

#6 - 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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13 votes

#7 - 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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7.67

12 votes

#8 - Catalunya's Eagle

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

Back in Spain, Tsubasa suffers a humbling loss.

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7.67

12 votes

#9 - 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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11 votes

#10 - 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 votes

#11 - Kickoff for Tomorrow

Season 1 - Episode 12 - Aired 12/23/2001

Suiting up for his final Brancos game prompts Tsubasa to look back at the people and places that have shaped the player he's become.

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7.82

11 votes

#12 - Dream Pitch

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

A motivated Tsubasa moves up to Catalunya's A team

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7.85

13 votes

#13 - Upsetting Doctor's Decision

Season 1 - Episode 16 - Aired 1/20/2002

Tsubasa's shoulder is still hurting him in the wake of his team's semifinal victory, so goalkeeper Genzo takes Tsubasa to visit his team's doctor.

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7.91

11 votes

#14 - 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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7.91

11 votes

#15 - 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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7.92

12 votes

#16 - 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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7.92

12 votes

#17 - Goodbye, Roberto

Season 1 - Episode 11 - Aired 12/16/2001

In the wake of Nankatsu's championship win, Tsubasa and his teammates field offers from all over the globe.

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7.92

13 votes

#18 - Arise, Jun Misugi!

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/25/2001

Is about Tsuba and jun misugi. Jun misugi is Junius ,he is smart then tsuba, he practice a lot to had a good match with tsuba.they had a perfect match ,tsuba existed to misugi....

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14 votes

#19 - Captain Tsubasa is Born

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 11/4/2001

Captain Tsubasa is born when he's named the Nankatsu captain. But being a leader carries unexpected challenges when his teammates don't play nice.

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12 votes

#20 - Go for it! Japan Junior Youth Team

Season 1 - Episode 20 - Aired 2/17/2002

Thanks to stellar play in the national championship, a still-injured Tsubasa is picked to play for Japan's junior youth team.

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10 votes

#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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11 votes

#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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12 votes

#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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8.00

12 votes

#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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8.00

12 votes

#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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