Characters

Ken Wakashimazu is a karate-trained goalkeeper in Captain Tsubasa. This entry summarizes the character's visible role, traits, and place in the story so the detail page is usable in English.

Tsubasa's rival and Japan's strongest ace striker, overflowing with fighting spirit and power.

One of the Shuutetsu Quartet, an MF·DF with excellent jumping ability and game-making skills. Tall stature and long hair are features. Confident in aerial battles, a utility player who also unleashes high-precision long shots.

Tsubasa's mentor and former number 10 of the Brazil national team. The person who supported Tsubasa's study abroad in Brazil from behind the scenes.

From Nankatsu City, a Gutsman-like defender who earned his regular spot through effort and tenacity. Face block is his trademark.

A person of Japanese descent born in Uruguay, holding the nickname 'Japanese Bomber' as a forward (FW). One of the prominent strikers in the Captain Tsubasa series.

Side story protagonist. From Gifu Prefecture, Japan, he showed talent during elementary and middle school but endured hardships. Moved to Italy and emerged in Inter Milan's youth academy as a midfielder. Runs freely across the field using speed and stamina as weapons, with high scoring ability.

One of the Shuzei Quartet, a giant defender excelling in power play. Advances to the goal front using long throws as his weapon.

Tsubasa's best friend. Repeatedly transfers schools and meets Tsubasa, forming a trusted duo as MF.

One of the Shuzei Quartet, a striker from Nankatsu City with a natural perm trademark and exceptional scoring ability.

The protagonist of the series. A born soccer fanatic who lives by the creed 'the ball is my friend,' active as a world-class midfielder (MF).

Goalkeeper from Nankatsu City. Aspires to Genzo Wakabayashi, a plain but reliable guardian deity who strives diligently.

Coach of Fujimi High School's volleyball club, known as the Demon Coach, who raised his students through strict guidance. Married to his beloved wife Haruko Shimizu, he returned to Shikoku due to family circumstances.

Japanese literature teacher at Fujimi High School and advisor for the girls' volleyball club. She feels a sense of crisis about the disarray in the volleyball club and devotes herself to rebuilding the club activities. Later, she marries, resigns, and moves to Shikoku.

Older sister of Kozue Ayuhara from Fujimi High School (Fujimi Gakuen). An original character from the stage production, she has a frail body due to heart disease and dies young.

A petite and tenacious player in the Fujimi High School volleyball club who forms a pair with Ishimatsu.

A player who excels as a regular on Fujimi High School's volleyball team despite being plain.

She is the mood maker of the Fujimi High School volleyball club and a player with a strong competitive spirit. She is close to Inomata.

Captain of Mabuni High School, the Okinawa representative team, proficient in the Triangle Attack.

A member of the delinquent group in the Fujimi Academy volleyball club and childhood friend of Midori Hayakawa. Initially opposed Midori's actions but later became active as a teammate, responsible for jersey number '6'.

Originally from Hamaki Junior High, a volleyball player at Fujimi Junior High and High School. Collapsed due to a weak heart during intense training, was declared out by the doctor and fell into depression, but rallied to become the team's manager.

From Hamaki Junior High School. Originally belonged to Fujimi Junior High Volleyball Club. In the high school arc, she quits the volleyball club once to join the basketball club but later returns to the volleyball club as one of the members. She has a weak heart but diligently engages in hard training.

The protagonist of this work. A female middle school student who transfers to Fujimi Academy Junior High School, devotes her youth to volleyball, and confronts powerful enemies. As captain, she leads the team and overcomes numerous trials with indomitable spirit to achieve national victory.

A cool sports girl who transferred to Fujimi High School, serving as the setter. She excels in studies with top-class grades, but actually possesses excellent athletic ability and played tennis in her childhood. Initially she had a study-only attitude, but her volleyball talent was recognized, and she excelled as an important setter for the team.