The passionate story of an elementary school student whose thoughts and dreams revolve almost entirely around the love of soccer. 11-year-old Tsubasa Oozora started playing football at a very young age, and while it was mostly just a recreational sport for his friends, for him, it developed into something of an obsession. In order to pursue his dream to the best of his elementary school abilities, Tsubasa moves with his mother to Nankatsu city, which is well-known for its excellent elementary school soccer teams. But although he was easily the best in his old town, Nankatsu has a lot more competition, and he will need all of his skill and talent in order to stand out from this new crowd.
Cast: Yuko Sanpei, Kenichi Suzumura, Ayaka Fukuhara
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52 episodes
1. Take FlightTsubasa Oozora has just moved to Nankatsu in Shizuoka. He is a passionate soccer boy and instead of helping with the move, he runs away to dribble his ball around the city. What happens next is close to a fated encounter. He meets Genzo Wakabayashi. He is a young, genius goalkeeper. Tsubasa watches him catching one ball after another from his middle school partner and is impressed by Wakabayashi’s skills, so he challenges him. He says that he can shoot the ball all the way to Wakabayashi’s house and land it on the roof. As proof, he writes something on the ball.TV-GCC24minApr 3, 2018
2. He's flying!Wakabayashi received a challenge from Tsubasa. He couldn’t hide the confusion about the immense power of Tsubasa’s kick and says that he will accept his challenge if he can face the B-team of Wakabayashi’s school of which he is the captain. While Ishizaki complains about the unfair conditions, Tsubasa accepts without hesitation. While the mysterious man Roberto Hongo watches over them, the two boys who later will turn the world of Japanese soccer upside down, face each other for the first time!TV-GCC24minApr 10, 2018
3. A New Beginning for the Nankatsu Football ClubThe former Brazilian professional soccer player Roberto Hongo started free-loading in Tsubasa’s house. He also declared himself the trainer of the Nankatsu elementary school soccer club and told Tsubasa he has a ‘thank you present’. It turns out it was a practice game against Nishigaoka elementary school. They start to boast about how they once won with 30 points difference against Nankatsu, just like Shutetsu did, which leaves Tsubasa, Ishizaki and the others determined to play to their full power. That’s where the new Nankatsu Elementary School Soccer Club starts!TV-GCC24minApr 17, 2018
4. Tsubasa and RobertoNumber 10, the tricot number of desire. Roberto shows Tsubasa his old tricot from the time he played for Brazil and Tsubasa gets all excited and says, ‘One day, I will become a player of the Japanese national team and will fight the world!’ Roberto shows a strange expression, halfway between happy for Tsubasa but at the same time as if he were somewhere else with his thoughts. On the top of their desk, there is an envelope for Roberto, coming from the university hospital. Tsubasa’s mother took a peek at the envelope because she got worried and now knows the shocking truth.TV-GCC24minApr 24, 2018
5. On The Way To The Inter-School TournamentTo prepare for the game against the Shutetsu Elementary team, Tsubasa trains every morning with Roberto. When Tsubasa and the rest of the soccer club find out that Wakabayashi and the others have a practice game, they head there to watch them. Their team is full of great players, including Wakabayashi, Izawa, Kisugi, Taki, Takasugi, and more. Tsubasa gets really excited after seeing how good the players are. Seeing Tsubasa like that motivates Ishizaki and the others! So they start their morning training together and walk to school while dribbling their ball!TV-GCC24minMay 1, 2018
6. Kick-Off! Nankatsu vs ShuutetsuThe game against Shutetsu Elementary School has started! After the schools competed in baseball, volleyball, and judo, now the final game is soccer and it will decide which school will win the festival.TV-GCC24minMay 8, 2018
7. Fantasista TsubasaWakabayashi is furious about Nankatsu’s unexpected strategy to keep striker Tsubasa in defense and orders his team to score 50 goals to challenge Tsubasa.TV-GCC24minMay 15, 2018
8. Birth of Nankatsu Golden DuoThe second half of the match against Shutetsu starts.TV-GCC24minMay 22, 2018
9. Debonair End of ActNo synopsis available yet.TV-GCC24minMay 29, 2018
10. Kojiro ArrivesThe Nankatsu Shonen Soccer Club starts preparing to join the Nankatsu SC for the National Youth Soccer Tournament. Tsubasa and the others were among 30 other boys who were chosen to start training together and have a chance to become a part of the final 15 boys who will form the team.TV-GCC24minJun 4, 2018
11. A Surprisingly Difficult MatchThe National Youth Soccer Tournament for Shizuoka prefecture has started.TV-GCC24minJun 12, 2018
12. Crushing WakabayashiAfter leaving Shimada, the Nankatsu SC is in the final departmental against Shimizu FC. With the return of Wakabayashi in goal, the team has every chance of winning the ticket for the national tournament, but it is not counting on an opponent who will target their best player...TV-GCC24minJun 19, 2018
13. Now it's All Country!Winner of Shimizu FC, the Nankatsu SC validates the ticket for the national tournament. The team will unfortunately have to do without the services of Wakabayashi, whose injury proved to be worse than expected ...TV-GCC24minJun 26, 2018
14. Nankatsu burns to beat MeiwaThe national tournament begins with a dream poster: Nankatsu vs. Meiwa! Spectators came in droves to attend this match which will have for main attraction the duel between Tsubasa and Hyuga...TV-GCC24minJul 3, 2018
15. I will not lose, because it is my dream!The match between Nankatsu and Meiwa keeps its promises, as does the duel between Tsubasa and Hyuga. Despite the intense heat, both teams remain elbow-to-elbow. Who from Tsubasa or Hyuga will manage to tip definitely the balance in favor of his team?TV-GCC24minJul 10, 2018
16. This is Acrobatic Football!No synopsis available yet.TV-GCC24minJul 17, 2018
17. 4 Minutes left! A decisive battle in mid-air!No synopsis available yet.TV-GCC24minJul 24, 2018
18. Road to the finalNo synopsis available yet.TV-GCC24minJul 31, 2018
19. Tough match between Meiwa and Furano!No synopsis available yet.TV-GCC24minAug 7, 2018
20. Musashi's secret planNo synopsis available yet.TV-GCC24minAug 14, 2018
21. The Crystal StarNo synopsis available yet.TV-GCC24minAug 21, 2018
22. Decisive play stoppageNo synopsis available yet.TV-GCC24minAug 28, 2018
23. The Prodigy Goalkeeper Returns!No synopsis available yet.TV-GCC24minSep 4, 2018
24. Tenacity, Definitely Tenacity!No synopsis available yet.TV-GCC24minSep 11, 2018
25. Blazing Counter AttackNo synopsis available yet.TV-GCC24minSep 18, 2018
26. Illusory GoalNo synopsis available yet.TV-GCC24minSep 24, 2018
27. Moment of GloryNo synopsis available yet.TV-GCC24minOct 2, 2018
28. Everyone's Setting OffNo synopsis available yet.TV-GCC24minOct 9, 2018
29. The Opening of the Summer (Start)!No synopsis available yet.TV-GCC24minOct 16, 2018
30. Prefectural Tournament Final Game! Falcon Shoot Appeared!No synopsis available yet.TV-GCC24minOct 23, 2018
31. The Falcon versus TsubasaNo synopsis available yet.TV-GCC24minOct 30, 2018
32. Defeated Tsubasa! Hyuga versus MisugiNo synopsis available yet.TV-GCC24minNov 6, 2018
33. Tokyo Tournament ConclusionNo synopsis available yet.TV-GCC24minNov 13, 2018
34. Fierce Battle Opening! Tournament StartNo synopsis available yet.TV-GCC24minNov 20, 2018
35. Razor Power ExplosionNo synopsis available yet.TV-GCC24minNov 27, 2018
36. Everyone's DecisionNo synopsis available yet.TV-GCC24minDec 4, 2018
37. Skylab Hurricane!No synopsis available yet.TV-GCC24minDec 11, 2018
38. Assault! Tachibana BrothersNo synopsis available yet.TV-GCC24minDec 18, 2018
39. Nankatsu versus Hanawa Conclusion!No synopsis available yet.TV-GCC24minDec 25, 2018
40. Furano goes to the front!No synopsis available yet.TV-GCC24minJan 1, 2019
41. The Fearful Dark HorseNo synopsis available yet.TV-GCC24minJan 8, 2019
42. Phoenix TsubasaNo synopsis available yet.TV-GCC24minJan 22, 2019
43. The supplication of the tigerNo synopsis available yet.TV-GCC24minJan 29, 2019
44. Number 10 vs Number 10No synopsis available yet.TV-GCC24minFeb 5, 2019
45. Tears in AirportNo synopsis available yet.TV-GCC24minFeb 12, 2019
46. Kick off of the CenturyNo synopsis available yet.TV-GCC24minFeb 19, 2019
47. Confrontation of Destiny Once MoreNo synopsis available yet.TV-GCC24minFeb 26, 2019
48. The King TohoNo synopsis available yet.TV-GCC24minMar 5, 2019
49. Incandescent Fighters, the Fierce Tiger and TsubasaNo synopsis available yet.TV-GCC24minMar 12, 2019
50. All-out war of TenacityNo synopsis available yet.TV-GCC24minMar 19, 2019
51. Miracle Drive Shoot!No synopsis available yet.TV-GCC24minMar 26, 2019
52. Endless DreamNo synopsis available yet.TV-GCC24minApr 2, 2019
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The passionate story of an elementary school student whose thoughts and dreams revolve almost entirely around the love of soccer. 11-year-old Tsubasa Oozora started playing football at a very young age, and while it was mostly just a recreational sport for his friends, for him, it developed into something of an obsession. In order to pursue his dream to the best of his elementary school abilities, Tsubasa moves with his mother to Nankatsu city, which is well-known for its excellent elementary school soccer teams. But although he was easily the best in his old town, Nankatsu has a lot more competition, and he will need all of his skill and talent in order to stand out from this new crowd.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Shotaro Usui, Norio Yamakawa
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