Synopsis
Captain Tsubasa follows a young elementary school boy whose entire existence revolves around his deep passion for soccer. At only eleven years old, Tsubasa Oozora has practiced the sport since early childhood, turning what for others is just a pastime into an all-consuming obsession. To chase his childhood ambitions, Tsubasa relocates with his mother to the famous city of Nankatsu, celebrated for its outstanding elementary school soccer squads. Although he has achieved success before, Nankatsu presents tough obstacles, forcing Tsubasa to rely on all his abilities and raw talent to distinguish himself among his new opponents. On his path, Tsubasa meets both rivals and allies, including the affectionate Sanae Nakazawa and the exceptionally skilled goalkeeper Genzo Wakabayashi. Both share Tsubasa's unwavering devotion to the game, becoming crucial companions as they work toward their shared objective. Tsubasa's ultimate ambition is to represent Japan in the FIFA World Cup, but reaching that goal demands far more than simply natural ability.
Background
Captain Tsubasa has inspired real footballers such as Hidetoshi Nakata, Fernando Torres and Lionel Messi in their own football dreams. A bronze statue of Tsubasa Oozora was erected in Katsushika, Tokyo in 2013, which is the neighbourhood where the original manga creator lived.
