Captain Tsubasa: Road to 2002 (2001): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2001, Captain Tsubasa: Road to 2002 is an animation, drama and action & adventure series.

What it’s about. 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!

Who’s in it. Captain Tsubasa: Road to 2002 stars Akira Ishida, Takehito Koyasu and Tomokazu Seki.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.8/10, Captain Tsubasa: Road to 2002 has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Captain Tsubasa: Road to 2002 page.

If you liked it. Fans of Captain Tsubasa: Road to 2002 tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Attack on Titan and Attack on Titan: No Regrets.