2018年春アニメ
キャプテン翼
David Production
スポーツサッカー少年
2018年4月2日〜2019年4月1日放送
Captain Tsubasa is the fourth TV anime adaptation of Yoichi Takahashi's soccer manga, produced by David Production and airing on TV Tokyo starting April 2, 2018. It follows Tsubasa Ozora, a soccer prodigy who has been inseparable from a ball since birth, as he transfers to Nankatsu Elementary and grows as a player through fierce matches against rivals like Genzo Wakabayashi, Kojiro Hyuga, and Taro Misaki from across the country. Faithful to the original manga, this new adaptation won over both longtime fans and a new generation of viewers.
📝 Highlights
👥 Characters
💫 Foreshadowing & Quotes
❓ FAQ
🌟 Featured Comments
📝 Highlights & Appeal Light spoilers
01① A faithful 4th TV adaptation, airing from 2018
The fourth TV anime adaptation since the original 1983 series began airing on TV Tokyo in April 2018.
02② Prodigy Tsubasa Ozora clashes with rivals nationwide
Tsubasa Ozora, who has never been without a ball, transfers to Nankatsu Elementary and takes on rivals from across Japan.
03③ A colorful cast of rivals like Wakabayashi and Hyuga
Genius goalkeeper Genzo Wakabayashi and fierce striker Kojiro Hyuga are among the powerhouse rivals standing in Tsubasa's way.
04④ The "Golden Combi" with best friend Taro Misaki
The perfectly synced teamwork between Tsubasa and Taro Misaki, who has moved from town to town, is one of the series' signature highlights.
05⑤ The OP theme is performed by Johnny's WEST
The OP themes "Start Dash!" and "Kizudarake no Ai" are upbeat anthems performed by Johnny's WEST.
06⑥ ED themes are sung by the cast as character songs
The ED theme "Moete Hero" was released in multiple versions, each sung by the voice actor of a different character, including Tsubasa's Yufu Sanpei.
07⑦ Dynamic match scenes from David Production
David Production, also known for JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, brings Tsubasa's signature moves to life with dynamic animation.
08⑧ 52 episodes chronicling the road to the national tournament
Across 52 episodes from April 2018 to April 2019, the show followed Nankatsu Elementary's journey to the national tournament.
💡 Key Points & Predictions Some spoilers
The highlight is watching which powerhouse rivals Tsubasa and his team face on the road to the national tournament, and how they grow along the way — including the showdown with Kojiro Hyuga's Toho Academy and the reunion with Taro Misaki.
🧾 Story So Far Contains spoilers
After transferring to Nankatsu Elementary, Tsubasa builds up his team through encounters with rivals like Genzo Wakabayashi and mentors like Roberto Hongo, in a classic underdog-to-champion soccer story leading to the national tournament.
✅ Recommended Viewing Points
A modern retelling of the classic manga's passionate story, with fresh Reiwa-era animation. Recommended for longtime fans and newcomers to soccer anime alike.
👀 Trivia & Fun Facts
This is the fourth TV anime adaptation, following the original 1983 series, 1994's Captain Tsubasa J, and 2001's Road to 2002. The OP theme was performed by Johnny's WEST, and the ED theme "Moete Hero" was released in multiple character-song versions sung by the cast themselves.
Tsubasa Ozora (CV: Yufu Sanpei)
The show's protagonist, a born soccer prodigy whose motto is "the ball is my friend."
Genzo Wakabayashi (CV: Kenichi Suzumura)
The genius goalkeeper of powerhouse Shutetsu Elementary, whose motto is "I'll stop every shot from outside the box."
Kojiro Hyuga (CV: Takuya Sato)
The ace striker of Toho Academy, boasting overwhelming shooting power and one of Tsubasa's greatest rivals.
Ryo Ishizaki (CV: Mutsumi Tamura)
Tsubasa's teammate at Nankatsu Elementary, a hot-blooded player who supports the team with sheer power.
Taro Misaki (CV: Ayaka Fukuhara)
A skilled player who has moved around due to his father's job, forming a perfectly synced "Golden Combi" with Tsubasa.
Jun Misugi (CV: Soma Saito)
The playmaker of Teikoku Academy, known for artistic play despite a fragile physical condition.
Ken Wakashimazu (CV: Yuichiro Umehara)
A goalkeeper whose skill rivals Wakabayashi's, known for his rough, aggressive playing style.
Roberto Hongo (CV: Katsuyuki Konishi)
A former Brazil-based soccer player who mentored Tsubasa and taught him the deeper joys of the game.
Hikaru Matsuyama (CV: Wataru Hatano)
A defender for Nankatsu Elementary who supports the team with dependable defensive play.
Sanae Nakazawa (CV: Sayuri Hara)
Tsubasa's childhood friend, who supports the team as manager — gentle, but with a core of steel.
💫 Unresolved Foreshadowing Contains spoilers
- How the "Golden Combi" with Taro Misaki comes together is hinted at from the early episodes.
- How Kojiro Hyuga's overwhelming skill shapes his rivalry with Tsubasa is a key thread to watch.
- How far Tsubasa's shooting technique will evolve is one of the show's central arcs.
💌 Predicted Viral Quotes for Next Season
"The ball is my friend!" — Tsubasa's iconic line, capturing his love of soccer.
"No one stands before my shot." — Kojiro Hyuga's confident declaration.
"I'll stop every shot from outside the box." — Genzo Wakabayashi's personal motto.
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