Roberto Hongo
Tsubasa's mentor and former Brazil national team number 10
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.
Quotes
- No effort, no success
- No matter how tough it is, don't give up
- True soccer players play with their heart
- Carve your own future
Trivia
- The setting of being Brazil's number 10 represents Tsubasa's aspiration
- Important figure who provided immense support behind Tsubasa's Brazil study abroad
- Voice actors vary by series
- The name 'Roberto' derives from his Brazilian name
- Also serves to introduce real Brazilian soccer culture to Japan
Alternate names
Roberto
Hongo
Master
Profile
- Species
- Human
- Gender
- Male
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- Middle-aged man with a toned physique. Often depicted with black hair and a beard. Has a healthy appearance befitting a soccer player trained in Brazil.
- Eye color
- Black
- Hair color
- Black
- Distinguishing features
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- Middle-aged man
- Beard
- Toned physique
- Iconic items
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- Soccer ball
- Training wear
- Brazil national team uniform
- Sunglasses
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Earnest
- Detailed personality
- Passionate yet strict and kind mentor. Believes in Tsubasa's talent and serves as his mental pillar. Honest and values etiquette, promotes growth through strict guidance.
- Keywords
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- Earnest
- Kind
- Strict
- Honest
- Soccer love
- Instructor
- Motto
- No effort, no success
- Talents
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- Overwhelming soccer skills
- Tactical understanding
- Mentoring
- Leadership
- Skills
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- Soccer coaching
- Tactical analysis
- Motivation management
- Motivation
- To raise Tsubasa into a world-class soccer player
- Habits
- Often talks about Brazil
- Favorite foods
- Brazilian cuisine, Feijoada
- Favorite places
- Brazil, Soccer field
History
- Backstory
- Former soccer player active in Brazil, who wore the number 10 for the Brazil national team. After retirement, returned to Japan and spotted the talent of Tsubasa, a boy in Kabukicho, becoming his mentor. Supported Tsubasa's study abroad in Brazil, aiding growth in both technical and mental aspects.
- Debut date
- 1981
- Work title
- Captain Tsubasa
- Media type
- Manga
Meeting with Tsubasa
- Significant event
- Meeting with Tsubasa
- Description
- Recognized Tsubasa's soccer talent and began coaching him as his master.
Support for Brazil study abroad
- Significant event
- Support for Brazil study abroad
- Description
- Supported Tsubasa's study abroad in Brazil from behind the scenes, greatly contributing to his technical and mental growth.
Career as former Brazil national team player
- Significant event
- Career as former Brazil national team player
- Description
- As number 10 for the Brazil national team, excelled in numerous matches and influenced Japanese soccer.
Relationships
Tsubasa Ozora
Mento r
Guided both Tsubasa's soccer skills and mental aspects, supporting his study abroad in Brazil
Brazil National Team
Brazil National Team: unknown
Tsubasa's instructor
Tsubasa's instructor: mentor
Media appearances
Captain Tsubasa
Manga / Supporting
First serialized in 1981
Captain Tsubasa
Anime / Supporting
1983 TV anime series
Captain Tsubasa ROAD to 2002
Anime / Supporting
2001 TV anime series
Voice cast and creators
Shūichirō Ōtsuka
- Voice actor
- Shūichirō Ōtsuka
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- 1983 TV anime
Tesshō Genda
- Voice actor
- Tesshō Genda
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- Captain Tsubasa ROAD to 2002
Yoichi Takahashi
- Creator name
- Yoichi Takahashi
- Role
- Original author
Related goods
Roberto Hongo figure
- Item name
- Roberto Hongo figure
- Category
- Figure
- Availability
- Limited