Captain Tsubasa · Episode 14: A Challenge From Jito
A Challenge From Jito
2002-01-0625 min
Tsubasa's last national junior high school soccer championship opens. Tsubasa's worried about Hyuga not playing for Toho school. Nankatsu plays their first game against a big guy, Jito's Hirado junior high. Jito charges at Tsubasa for power defense.
1Road to Dream2001-10-0725 minTsubasa, now a successful soccer player in Brazil, is reminiscing the days when he grew passionate toward soccer. Soon after he moves to Nankatsu, he starts in Nankatsu's match against their rival Syutetsu. Syutetsu's goalie, Genzo, completely underestimates Nankatsu, but a stranger, Tsubasa plays superbly. In everyone's astonishment, Nankatsu scores off the iron goalie, Genzo. Then, a mysterious traveling man who's enchanted by Tsubasa's play shows up...2Meeting Roberto2001-10-1425 minRoberto Hongo loses his career as a soccer player for an eye injury. He is friends with Tsubas's father who is a captain of a ship, and comes to stay at Tsubasa's house in Japan. Nankatsu members find out he is a great soccer player in Brazil and ask him to coach them. The first thing Roberto teaches them is to "be friends with a soccer ball." The team is stunned to see Roberto's overhead kick performance.3Taro Misaki Returns2001-10-2125 minThe annual Nankatsu city soccer tournament opens. Tsubasa's Nankatsu elementary school practices hard and plays Wakabayashi's Syutetsu elementary school in the final. Nankatsu plays good defense and shuts out Syutetsu in the first half. Frustrated Wakabayashi makes a stunning long shot in the second half, and Syutetsu starts playing their game. Ishizaki goes out for an injury and Nankatsu almost loses the match. Then, a boy shows up at Nankatsu's bench...4The Burning Kojiro2001-10-2825 minNankatsu city forms a representative team for the boy's national soccer championship. While the players are not playing together as a team at the start of practice, a boy jumps in. He is Kojiro Hyuga, the captain of Saitama's best team, Meiwa FC. Hyuga shoots a powerful shot to test Genzo Wakabayashi's skill. Misaki, a former teammate of Hyuga, tells the team of Hyuga's aggressive personality and how good Meiwa FC is. Tsubasa and Nankatsu FC players get renewed spirits toward the championship.5Birth! Captain Tsubasa2001-11-0425 minNankatsu and Syutetsu combo team, Nankatsu FC, plays their first regional match in Shizuoka. Kisugi, Izawa and Taki don't like Nankatsu players and don't pass them the ball. Genzo gets frustrated and orders them to pass to Tsubasa. They do it reluctantly at first, but as they exchange passes through Tsubasa, Nankatsu FC starts penetrating the defense easily. Nankatsu FC starts playing together and makes it to the final.6Opening! Japan National Junior Competition2001-11-1125 minThe boy's National Soccer Championship begins. Tsubasa's Nankatsu FC faces Hyuga's Meiwa FC in the first match. Genzo is out for injury, and Hyuga says Nankatsu FC is no match for his team. Hyuga's aggressive play dominates the match. Tsubasa struggles to stop him but Hyuga scores.7Ace of Glass2001-11-1825 minNankatsu lost their first game but won the rest, and plays the semi-final game against Musashi FC, led by a great player, Jun Misugi. Jun dominates the game but Musashi FC's assistant, Yayoi, is worried. When Tsubasa and Jun struggle for the ball, Tsubasa elbows Jun's chest and....8Get up! Misugi Jun2001-11-2525 minTsubasa is shocked to find out about Jun's heart disease. Jun plays great, although holding his chest. Tsubasa, though, is so worried about Misugi that he can't play. Tsubasa agonizes but when he realizes that Jun expects him to play his best, he starts playing his game.9Crash! Tsubasa vs. Hyuga2001-12-0225 minThe boy's national soccer championship final between Meiwa and Nankatsu starts. Besides the battle between Hyuga and Tsubasa, it’s also the battle between the Wakas as Nankatsu got its goalie, WAKAbayashi Genzo back and Meiwa got a new goalie, WAKAshimazu Ken. Genzo comes back and lifts the team's spirits. Meiwa also has a new goalie, Ken Wakashimazu. Ken uses his karate skill to defend the goal, and Genzo plays hard to defend his. The game goes into an overtime.10Finals in the Dead Heat!2001-12-0925 minThe boy's national soccer championship final goes into overtime. Nankatsu and Meiwa players do their best fighting fatigue and injury. Tsubasa and Hyuga also play hard to no avail, and the match goes into injury time. At the last minute, Tsubasa goes for an overhead shot...11Farewell Roberto2001-12-1625 minAfter Tsubasa wins the boy's national soccer championship, Matsumoto, Toho School's scout, comes to make him an offer. Tsubasa is surprised to find out Hyuga will play for Toho. He's also shocked to learn that Taro is leaving for France and Genzo for Germany. Tsubasa feels lonely, and Roberto teaches him a new shot. Roberto tells him he'll need the shot someday, and leaves Tsubasa's house the next day...12Tomorrow’s Kick Off2001-12-2325 minTsubasa plays his last game for the Brancos, Brazil, and reminisces his old days in the elementary school. Meeting Ishizaki after he transferred school, challenging Genzo for the first time, playing with Taro who became his partner as the golden duo, playing his rival players such as Hyuga, Jun, Ken, in the Boy's National Championship and farewell to Roberto. Tsubasa continued playing soccer, grew up in the field, and now he feels one with his rivals and friends through soccer.13Fierce Tiger Shot!2001-12-3025 minTsubasa's Nankatsu junior high wins the national soccer championship two years in a row, and now they practice to win the third. Hyuga's Toho loses to Nankatsu two years in a row. Hyuga has a burning desire to beat Tsubasa, however the gap between Toho coach Kitazume's vision and Hyuga's is widening. That's when Hyuga's old coach Kira shows up.14A Challenge From Jito2002-01-0625 minTsubasa's last national junior high school soccer championship opens. Tsubasa's worried about Hyuga not playing for Toho school. Nankatsu plays their first game against a big guy, Jito's Hirado junior high. Jito charges at Tsubasa for power defense.15Hot Number 10 From A Snow Country2002-01-1325 minTsubasa hurts his shoulder in the first game of the championship but goes to the semi-final. Nankatsu plays a tough game against Furano, led by their captain Matsuyama who're determined to break the jinx of northern teams which cannot win the championship. Furano plays as a team rather than dependent on individual skills, and they wear bandannas made by the team assistant Yoshiko. The bandanna she made for Matsuyama also has a special message for him.16Upsetting Doctor’s Decision2002-01-2025 minTsubasa's shoulder condition worsens after the semi-final game against Furano, and his doctor tells him not to play in the final. Genzo visits him from his team, which happens to be staying in Japan for a training match. Genzo takes Tsubasa to his team doctor, Stein, who's famous in the field of sports medicine. Tsubasa also learns of the high level of Genzo's team. Tsubasa gets the diagnosis.17Tournament Final! Nankatsu vs. Toho2002-01-2725 minDr. Stein permits Tsubasa to play half of the final game. Toho's Hyuga gives a challenge to his coach Kitazume. Hyuga and his teammates bow to apologize and Kitazume decides to use him as a starter. On the day of the final, Hyuga rushes out to the field, but Tsubasa is not there.18Driving Shot of Vengeance2002-02-0325 minAt the half time of the championship final, Toho leads Nankatsu by 3 to 0. Tsubasa finally comes in in the second half and encourages Nankatsu players, but Hyuga is calm. Tsubasa leads the team to score back 3, but Toho adds another score. The time is running out but Tsubasa plays hard despite of his shoulder injury. Tsubasa finally scores in the end and the game goes into overtime.19Come Back! Tsubasa!2002-02-1025 minTsubasa scores a game tying shot at the end of the second half of the final game against Toho, but he passes out for his shoulder pain. He wakes up in a doctor's office, determined to play in overtime despite of the doctor's warning. Huega is stunned at Tsubasa's fighting spirit. Both teams play hard. The time is running out...20Go for it! Japan Junior Youth Team!2002-02-1725 minTsubasa played well in the national junior high school soccer championship and was selected for Japan junior youth team with his rivals such as Hyuga. However, Tsubasa cannot join the camp for his shoulder injury. He watches his rivals develop skill in practice, and looks forward to joining the team. But Tsubasa's name is not on the list of the members going to France...21Humiliating Test Match2002-02-2425 minFor the first test match in Europe, Japan junior youth team challenges Wakabayashi's FC Gurenbald. Genzo has now become a great goalkeeper and Japan team cannot score. Also, Schneider scores a hat trick in the first half. When Japan team's spirit is down, Tsubasa shows up. He came out of his injury and Japan team is excited for the expectation. However, coach Mikami declares he can't use Tsubasa for the game.22Glorious Number 102002-03-0325 minJapan junior youth team was scheduled to play Italy, however, Italy cancels the match after watching Japan lose to Gurenbald. Tsubasa takes it personal and dribbles to the Italy team. He penetrates Italian players and scores using the drive shot. He's recovered from his injury. In Japan's next game, Tsubasa is standing on the field in the number 10 uniform.23Golden Duo Reunites2002-03-1025 minKatagiri visits Taro who has been living in Paris with his father since he left Nankatsu. Katagiri offers him to play for the Japan team, but Taro has concerns. Tsubasa goes to see him, and the duo reunites. Taro talks to Tsubasa about his concerns and decides to join the Japan team. Japan team with the Golden Duo enters the International Junior Youth Tournament's opening ceremony24`God of Defense` of Italy2002-03-1725 minJapan plays the International Junior Youth's first match against Italy. Japan plays a tough match against Italy's goalkeeper, Hernandez and gives up a score. However, Taro goes in as a substitute and Japan ties by Taro and Tsubasa's combination play. Italy restructures defense under Hernandez' direction and time passes by with no score. At the last minute, Tsubasa's shot is blocked by Hernandez, but Hyuga rushes to the ball...25Genius Juan Diaz!2002-03-2425 minJapan vs. Argentine. Japan must win this game to go to the final round, but Argentine's ace, Diaz, scores 3 against Japan. Tsubasa still manages to frustrate Diaz. Tsubasa reorganizes Japan team to score back one by one, and Diaz gets hot. Tsubasa plays with his team but Diaz persists in playing one-on-one with Tsubasa and challenges him...26An Elegant Commander2002-03-2125 minJapan plays France in the semi-final game. Japan scores first but France's mid-fielder, Pierre, penetrates Japan's defense with his fantastic skill and ties the game. Soda also gets a yellow card for a rumble. Pierre plays superb offense and centers the ball to Napoleon. Soda tries to stop Napoleon and his elbow hits Napoleon's face. The referee throws Soda out of the game for his second yellow card.27Painful Yellow Card2002-04-0725 min28Respectable Penalty - Tie-Breaker2002-04-1425 min29Grueling Battle! Japan vs. Germany2002-04-2125 min30A Message From Roberto2002-04-2825 min31Shine in Glory! Japanese Team!2002-05-0525 min32To the New Field2002-05-1225 min33A Soccer Cyborg2002-05-1925 min34Santana, The Son of God2002-06-0225 min35The Shine of Rosario2002-06-0925 min36The New Dream Land2002-06-1625 min37Huega’s Challenge for the Future2002-06-2325 min38Golden Age of Hope2002-06-3025 min39Shingo Ao is Here!2002-07-0725 min40The New Japan National Team2002-07-1425 min41Break the Dutch Wall2002-07-2125 min42Restart to the World2002-07-2825 min43Catalunya’s Eagle2002-08-0425 min44Run to the Opening Match!2002-08-1125 min45Harsh Notice2002-08-1825 min46Cross the Bridge of Hope2002-08-2525 min47Huega’s Italian Debut2002-09-0125 min48Striker in Tears2002-09-0825 min49Go for 10 Goals, 10 Assists!2002-09-1525 min50Battle Against the Rival2002-09-2225 min51Dream Pitch2002-09-2925 min52Warriors in the Field2002-10-0625 min
Captain Tsubasa★ 71%Synopsis
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! (Source: AniDB)
Characters & Voice Actors
Tsubasa OozoraMain
Tomokazu SekiJP
Genzou WakabayashiMain
Kenichi SuzumuraJP
Tarou MisakiMain
Kousuke ToriumiJP
Kojirou HyuugaMain
Takehito KoyasuJP
Karl-Heinz SchneiderSupporting
Shimozaki HiroshiJP
Kouzou KiraSupporting
Manabu OokawaSupporting
Miki NagasawaJP
Mitsuru SanoSupporting
Makoto TsumuraJP
Shingo AoiSupporting
Shoutarou MorikuboJP
Teppei KisugiSupporting
Yoshiko KameiJP
Louis NapoleonSupporting
Masaya TakatsukaJP
Hikaru MatsuyamaSupporting
Akira IshidaJP
Staff
Atsuko EnomotoTheme Song Performance (ED 3)
Frank SchröderADR Script (German)
Youichi TakahashiOriginal Creator
Dennis Schmidt-FoßADR Script (German)
Akifumi TadaMusic
Minoru MaedaCharacter Design
Giorgio VanniTheme Song Performance (Italian; OP)
Aki YamagataAnimation Director (eps 26, 32)
Fight! Kickers
Aoashi
Whistle!
DAYS
Galaxy Kickoff!!
Giant Killing
Fantasista Stella
Shippuu! Iron Leaguer
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