24 minSeason 2 • Episode 39
LatestTsubasa is in a whole new league now. Gone are the days of Junior Youth. At an entirely new international competition, Tsubasa is more than ready to get out on the pitch and play. Then the stands call in unison. Tsubasa… Tsubasa…
The passionate story of an elementary school student whose thoughts and dreams revolve almost entirely around the love of soccer. 11-year-old Tsubasa Oozora started playing football at a very young age, and while it was mostly just a recreational sport for his friends, for him, it developed into something of an obsession. In order to pursue his dream to the best of his elementary school abilities, Tsubasa moves with his mother to Nankatsu city, which is well-known for its excellent elementary school soccer teams. But although he was easily the best in his old town, Nankatsu has a lot more competition, and he will need all of his skill and talent in order to stand out from this new crowd.
Direction
Matches staged like Dragon Ball fights with cleats.
Practical Effects
The ball becomes a literal weapon of destiny.
Score
Soundtrack that makes every pass feel legendary.
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The original 1981 manga basically invented modern sports anime tropes — this 2018 remake preserves the chaos while updating the hair physics.
Real-life soccer legends like Hidetoshi Nakata and Alessandro Del Piero have cited Tsubasa as their childhood inspiration. Yes, really.
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