Captain Tsubasa- Road To 2002 [portable] Jun 2026

Captain Tsubasa: Road to 2002 represents the peak of Yoichi Takahashi’s legendary football saga. Released to coincide with the 2002 FIFA World Cup in South Korea and Japan, this series transitioned the story from youth competitions to the professional world stage. It remains a cultural touchstone that inspired real-world legends like Lionel Messi, Hidetoshi Nakata, and Zinedine Zidane. From School Fields to Global Stadiums

The series transitions from youth soccer to the global professional stage: Captain Tsubasa- Road to 2002

First airing in 2001, "Captain Tsubasa - Road to 2002" is the sequel to the original "Captain Tsubasa" series, which debuted in 1983. The brainchild of manga artist Yoichi Takahashi, the franchise follows the journey of Tsubasa Ozora, a young Japanese football prodigy with a penchant for scoring goals and a dream to play for the Brazilian national team. The series' perfect blend of sports action, character development, and emotional storytelling resonated with audiences globally, making it a cultural phenomenon. Captain Tsubasa: Road to 2002 represents the peak

The manga Road to 2002 (serialized from 2001 to 2004) is a lean, focused story about Tsubasa’s first three years at Barcelona, culminating in a final match against Hyuga's Juventus. It is widely considered some of Takahashi’s best work. From School Fields to Global Stadiums The series

hosted by Japan and South Korea, this installment transitions the "Golden Generation" from youth prodigies to global stars. The Evolution of a Legend

The series concludes with the "Road to 2002," showing the various players reuniting to form the Japanese squad for the World Cup.