Captain Tsubasa: Junior Youth Arc

Episode 1

A New Challenge

Sun, Oct 1, 2023 24 mins

The final match of the Middle School Soccer Tournament, Nankatsu vs. Toho, ended with a victory for both teams. Nankatsu captain Tsubasa Ozora did not participate in the Japan junior youth national team training camp and is currently recovering from his injuries at home. Remembering the days he spent with his friends through football, he remembered his meeting with goalkeeper Genzo Wakabayashi, who went to Germany. Toho Academy's Kojiro Hyuga captains Japan in Tsubasa's absence. He shows a play that is more than equal to those of high school players. The next challenge is the world.

Episode 2

Greeting an Old Rival

24 mins

The members selected for the European tour have been announced. Hyuga was elected captain. Tsubasa is determined to recover from his injury before the International Junior Youth Tournament in France, which will be held in two weeks. He wears the number 10 uniform entrusted to him by the Japanese team and promises to return. The selected members who visited Germany again faced Wakabayashi from Hamburg, their opponent for a practice match. Hyuga, who is eager to score a goal, shows his fighting spirit, but Wakabayashi declares, "Without Tsubasa, there is no way you can win 100%, Japan!"

Episode 3

A pro player!

24 mins

PROFESSIONAL WARRIOR

Episode 4

Starting afresh from zero

24 mins

The practice match against Schneider-led Hamburg has proven disastrous for Japan, who, having witnessed the skill of the European team, vows to start afresh.

Episode 5

Another heavy hitter

24 mins

Taro Misaki, now in France, has received a request to join Japan Junior Youth. The three years he's spent away hasn't helped his confidence, but playing with Tsubasa again appeals.

Episode 6

Action! Japan Junior Youth!

24 mins

Tsubasa returns to the field in style. Early in the match against Munich, he makes a decisive move. With Tsubasa back in action, his teammates play like completely different athletes.

Episode 7

Big gathering in Paris!!

24 mins

The team lands in France, with games starting soon. Tsubasa dribbles around Paris, he passes someone practicing just like him. The boy, it turns out, is a familiar face with amazing skills.

Episode 8

I am Taro Misaki

24 mins

Opening ceremony of the International Junior Youth Tournament. As players from the 12 participating countries gathered, Misaki remembered his days in Japan. "It's been three years since then, and I can't believe I get to play with Tsubasa again..." --Although Misaki won the national tournament as a member of Nankatsu SC, he became separated from Tsubasa while moving across the country due to to his father's artistic career. Misaki's father regrets not allowing Nankatsu to continue playing soccer. One day, his ex-wife shows up and says she saw Misaki active on TV and wants to take her in. Misaki, still feeling confused, promises to meet his mother.

Episode 9

A Great Journey

24 mins

It's Japan versus Italy in the opening game of the tournament, and tensions are running high.

Episode 10

They've Returned! The Golden Duo!!

24 mins

Italy's goalkeeper, Zino Hernandez, makes incredible saves. So much so that his perfect record has earned him the reputation as Europe's best goalie.

Episode 11

The Fierce Tiger Awakens

24 mins

Thanks to Tsubasa and Misaki, Japan manages to tie with Italy, leaving the Europeans to tighten their defenses in the hope achieving a draw.

Episode 12

Destined for Victory

24 mins

Host country France has its first match against England, and the stadium is buzzing with excitement.

Episode 13

A Pledge in the Starry Sky

24 mins

Former Brazilian soccer player Roberto Hongo makes a visit to a soccer stadium in the outskirts of Paris where he speaks with Katagiri of the All Japan Soccer Association.

Episode 14

Never Give Up

24 mins

It's Japan versus Argentina, and the winner progresses to the finals. Tsubasa, however, is preoccupied.

Episode 15

Japan Junior Youth Strikes Back

24 mins

While Japan reels from Diaz's latest soccer feat, Tsubasa and Hyuga join forces for a special attack.

Episode 16

A Battle of Ups and Downs

24 mins

Misaki makes a miracle shot, tying the score for Japan. But a tie isn't good enough if they want to make it to the semifinals. With both teams unwilling to give an inch, it's anyone's guess who will walk away the victor.

Episode 17

The Young Noble of the Field Returns!!

24 mins

It's the second half, 4 to 4. To break the impasse, Japan puts in Jun Misugi, an amazingly skilled player who also has a heart condition. It's been three years, but finally, Ju can stand on the same field as Tsubasa. Argentina is in for a fight.

Episode 18

The Top Four Assemble!

Thanks to Misugi's overhead, Team Japan manages to take the lead, a first for this match.

Episode 19

The Ball of Fire Revealed

24 mins

Episode 20

The Battle Begins!! Japan vs. France

24 mins

Episode 21

10 vs. 11

24 mins

Episode 22

The Elegant Beast Attacks

24 mins

Episode 23

Misaki vs. Pierre

24 mins

Episode 24

Overtime in the Rain

24 mins

Episode 25

A Wounded Final Defense

24 mins

Episode 26

The Miracle Fist

24 mins

Episode 27

The Lions of the Final

Episode 28

A Shooting Storm

Episode 29

Schneider vs. Wakabayashi

Episode 30

A Blazing First Point

Episode 31

The Most Powerful Shot in History

Episode 32

A Hat in Tatters

Episode 33

Respond to the Message!

Episode 34

A Glimpse at Global Greatness!?

Episode 35

It's Done

Episode 36

A Promise to the Heavens

Episode 37

Confession!

Episode 38

To a New Era!

Episode 39

Tsubasa Takes Off

24 mins