---
title: "Captain Tsubasa"
year: 2018
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/captain-tsubasa-2018"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 77240
imdb_id: "tt7784442"
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 2
episodes_count: 91
runtime_minutes: 24
community_rating: 8.2
vote_count: 739
content_rating: "TV-G"
---

# Captain Tsubasa (2018) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/captain-tsubasa-2018

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Captain Tsubasa is a television series centered on the life of an elementary school student dedicated to the sport of soccer. Eleven-year-old Tsubasa Oozora develops an obsession with football at a young age, transitioning from recreational play to a more serious pursuit of the sport. To further his skills and follow his ambitions, Tsubasa moves with his mother to Nankatsu city. This location is recognized for hosting high-quality elementary school soccer teams. While Tsubasa was considered the most skilled player in his previous hometown, his relocation to Nankatsu presents him with a new environment and increased competition. The narrative follows his efforts to develop his abilities within this setting as he works toward his goals. The series explores his commitment to the game and the challenges he encounters while attempting to excel at the elementary school level. Throughout the story, the character remains focused on his development as a player within the competitive landscape of his new city.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A passionate elementary school student pursues his dreams of soccer excellence after moving to a new city."

### Why Watch
- focuses on athletic ambition
- highlights personal growth

### Caveats & Content Note
- premise focuses on elementary school setting
- Tone & Suitability: The series depicts the competitive and recreational world of youth soccer.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: inspirational, sports, determined, youthful

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel, Netflix Standard with Ads, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | The Roku Channel, Pluto TV, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Tubi TV | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel | None | None |
| **Canada (CA)** | Netflix, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel, Crunchyroll, Netflix Standard with Ads | Tubi TV | Apple TV Store |

## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Season 1 (52 Episodes)
Captain Tsubasa is a television series that revolves around the story of an 11-year-old boy named Tsubasa Ozora. His thoughts and dreams are centered around football, and he aims to become the world's best player and win the World Cup. Tsubasa moves to Nankatsu with his mother to pursue his dream, where he will need to utilize his abilities to stand out. He encounters both rivals and friends in this new environment. The series is an animated television show that falls under the genres of comedy and drama.

## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 91
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 4 (4%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 87 (96%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Yuko Sanpei** as *Tsubasa Oozora (voice)*
- **Kenichi Suzumura** as *Genzou Wakabayashi (voice)*
- **Ayaka Fukuhara** as *Taro Misaki (voice)*
- **Mutsumi Tamura** as *Ryo Ishizaki (voice)*
- **Takuya Sato** as *Kojirou Hyuga (voice)*
- **Nobuo Tobita** as *Narrator (voice)*
- **Katsuyuki Konishi** as *Roberto Hongo (voice)*
- **Sayuri Hara** as *Sanae Nakazawa (voice)*
- **Soma Saito** as *Jun Misugi (voice)*
- **Ayako Takeuchi** as *Masao Tachibana (voice)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Who is the main character?
The main character is an 11-year-old student named Tsubasa Oozora.

### Q: What is the main theme of the show?
The show centers on the protagonist's obsession with soccer and his pursuit of athletic excellence.

### Q: Why does Tsubasa move to Nankatsu?
He moves to Nankatsu city to pursue his soccer dreams in a location known for its excellent school teams.

### Q: Is soccer the primary focus?
Yes, the story revolves almost entirely around the protagonist's love and practice of soccer.

### Q: What is the setting of the series?
The story takes place in an elementary school environment.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Captain - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Captain)
- [CAPTAIN Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/captain)
- [Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin reportedly submits 3-team trade list of ...](https://www.nbcsports.com/nhl/news/red-wings-captain-dylan-larkin-reportedly-submits-3-team-trade-list-of-florida-minnesota-and-vegas)
- [Wiz Khalifa - Captain [Official Video] - YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aFFxT9zdT78)
- [CAPTAIN | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary](https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/captain)
- [CAPTAIN Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com](https://www.dictionary.com/browse/captain)

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