Captain Tsubasa
A sports coming-of-age drama about boys passionate about soccer.
Featured characters
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Characters — 20 characters
Tsubasa Ozora
The protagonist of the series and a soccer enthusiast who believes 'the ball is a friend.'
Kojiro Hyuga
Tsubasa's rival, a passionate and aggressive striker.
Jun Misugi
A talented player who surpasses Tsubasa but is afflicted with a heart condition.
Ryo Ishizaki
A defender from Nankatsu City known for his grit and determination to become a regular player.
Mamoru Izawa
A member of the Shutetsu Quartet with excellent jumping ability and playmaking skills as a midfielder and defender.
Teppei Kisugi
A member of the Shutetsu Quartet, a striker known for his natural perm hairstyle and goal-scoring ability.
Hajime Taki
A member of the Shutetsu Quartet, a speedy winger with characteristic buck teeth.
Shingo Takasugi
A member of the Shutetsu Quartet, a large defender who excels in power plays.
Yuzo Morisaki
A goalkeeper from Nankatsu City, inspired by Wakabayashi and known for his earnest effort.
Hanji Urabe
Ishizaki's rival and captain of Otomo Junior High School, playing as a midfielder/defender.
Genzo Wakabayashi
Tsubasa's first rival and a prodigious goalkeeper with absolute skill.
Taro Misaki
Tsubasa's close friend and midfielder, who formed a trusted partnership despite frequent transfers.
Ken Wakashimazu
A distinctive goalkeeper skilled in karate and guardian of Toho Academy.
Shingo Aoi
The protagonists of side-story, a midfielder who rose to fame after moving to Italy.
Genzo Wakabayashi
Tsubasa's genius GK rival with unmatched skills and a guardian of the goal.
Ryoma Hino
A Japanese-Uruguayan striker nicknamed the Japanese Bomber.
Roberto Hongo
Tsubasa's mentor and former Brazilian No. 10, who supported his Brazil study trip.
Jun Misugi
A genius soccer player suffering from a heart condition and a rival to Tsubasa.
Junichi Misugi
A talented and handsome player with a heart condition, rivaling Tsubasa.
Atsushi Takai
Physical coach for the Japan U-23 national team.