A sunlit sports epic of boyish devotion, where every pass carries a dream across continents and a battered ball glows like a small, loyal sun.
Captain Tsubasa
キャプテン翼
03 April 2018
— 30 June 2024
Japan
2 season
91 episode
Ended
8.2
(750)
Cast: Yuko Sanpei, Kenichi Suzumura, Ayaka Fukuhara, Mutsumi Tamura, Takuya Sato
Drama
Animation
Comedy
Friendship and the ball as companion
Rivalry as mutual growth
Teamwork and leadership
Dreams and perseverance
Sportsmanship and shared victory
Captain Tsubasa — Movie Quotes
Memorable Quotes
ボールは友だち
Context
Tsubasa's catchphrase across the franchise; it originates in his childhood, when the ball he held cushioned the impact of a bus or truck. It recurs throughout both seasons.
Meaning
The series' motto. It expresses the idea that football is a lifelong friend and a way of relating to others.
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