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Captain Tsubasa: Road to 2002

2001 – 2002Show1 season52 episodesNR

AnimationDrama
77
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.7

A cathartic, nostalgic animated series about sports and growing up.

Good for family movie night · friends night · kids

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Not for scares, laughs or brutality.

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Episodes

1 season · 52 episodes · best: S1E52 "Warriors in the Field" 8.2

Episodes

7.0

Story

Tsubasa becomes a superstar amongst soccer players in Brazil. He is now planning to play in Europe. At an important must-win game, as the fans cheer him on, Tsubasa looks back at the days when he started his soccer life. His passion to make goals and win the game is as strong as it was during his childhood. He recalls the games and moments that had decisive impact on his life. He remembers Goalkeeper Wakabayashi, Genius striker Hyuga, tender-hearted Misaki and Coach Roberto. He was happy to meet them, enjoyed playing with them, and learned many things from them. The whistle sounds and the game begins. Tsubasa dashes for the ball!

Feels like

  • Classic Sports Anime
  • Nostalgic Flashback Structure
  • Soccer Passion & Determination
  • Character Ensemble Tribute
  • High-Energy Athletic Spectacle
  • Emotional Catharsis
  • Iconic Anime Legacy
  • Youthful Idealism

Cast

3 of 3 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Gisaburō Sugii, Satoshi Nakagawa, Isamu Imakake
Written by
Kaoru Kurosaki, Kazuhiko Soma
Music by
Yasunori Iwasaki, Akifumi Tada

Everyone

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Facts

October 7, 2001 · October 6, 2002 · Ended

First aired
October 7, 2001
Last aired
October 6, 2002
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 52 episodes
Age rating
NR
Genres
Animation, Drama, Action & Adventure
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
30 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Captain Tsubasa: Road to 2002?"

Questions about Captain Tsubasa: Road to 2002

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Captain Tsubasa: Road to 2002?

It streams in 12 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Captain Tsubasa: Road to 2002 worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77 (IMDb 7.7).

Is Captain Tsubasa: Road to 2002 okay for kids?

NR

Yes: it's rated NR in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will I feel good after watching Captain Tsubasa: Road to 2002?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for hopefulness and 6 for wholesome.

Is Captain Tsubasa: Road to 2002 in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.