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Captain Tsubasa

What is captain tsubasa?

· James MacDonald

Key facts

Title Captain Tsubasa[1]
Japanese title キャプテン翼[1]
Creator Yōichi Takahashi[1]
Serialization Weekly Shōnen Jump, 1981–1988[1]
Volumes 37 tankōbon volumes[1]

Captain Tsubasa is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Yōichi Takahashi, centred on association football and following the young player Tsubasa Oozora through his matches, training, rivalries, and growth [1].

Context

Captain Tsubasa is a Japanese manga series created by Yōichi Takahashi, serialized in Weekly Shōnen Jump from 1981 to 1988 and collected in 37 tankōbon volumes [1]. The story centres on Tsubasa Oozora, an 11-year-old who aims to win the FIFA World Cup for Japan [1]. It focuses on his friendships, rivalries, training, and match outcomes [1].

Documented claims

  • The story follows Tsubasa Oozora, an 11-year-old elementary school student who dreams of winning the FIFA World Cup for Japan [1].
  • The plot emphasizes Tsubasa's relationships with friends, rivalries with opponents, training, competition, and the outcome of football matches [1].

Questions and answers

Is Captain Tsubasa based on Messi?

The source material does not state that Captain Tsubasa is based on Messi.

Is Captain Tsubasa finished?

The original manga serialization ran from 1981 to 1988 [1].

Did Tsubasa win the World Cup?

The sources do not specify whether Tsubasa wins the World Cup.

Is Tsubasa Korean or Japanese?

The sources describe Tsubasa Oozora as an 11-year-old elementary school student in the Japanese manga series [1].

Sources

  1. Captain Tsubasa Overview | PDF — scribd.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)

Sources last checked August 3, 2026. · More in Entertainment