Captain Tsubasa Timeline ( Real )

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October 22, 1994

Captain Tsubasa J Anime Released

A new anime series, Captain Tsubasa J, was released adapting later parts of the manga.

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October 7, 2001

Captain Tsubasa: Road to 2002 Anime Released

A new anime series focusing on the character's journey towards the 2002 FIFA World Cup was released.

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April 2, 2018

Captain Tsubasa (2018 Anime) Premiered

A reboot of the original Captain Tsubasa anime series aired, featuring updated animation and story retelling the original manga.

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1988

First Captain Tsubasa Video Game Released

The first video game adaptation of Captain Tsubasa was released, combining soccer action with RPG elements.

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Circa 2018

Captain Tsubasa Manga 100 Million Copies Sold

Captain Tsubasa manga reached a milestone of 100 million copies sold worldwide, marking its popularity.

Captain Tsubasa Timeline ( Fictional )

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Early childhood

Tsubasa Ozora Joins Nankatsu SC

Tsubasa Ozora starts his football journey by joining Nankatsu SC as a young player, showcasing his natural talent.

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Elementary school years

Nankatsu Elementary School Team Wins National Championship

Tsubasa leads Nankatsu Elementary to victory in the national elementary school soccer tournament, gaining recognition.

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First year high school

Tsubasa Meets Kojiro Hyuga

Tsubasa encounters his rival Kojiro Hyuga during a high school match, beginning a significant rivalry.

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High school years

Nankatsu High School Wins National High School Soccer Championship

Tsubasa captains Nankatsu High School to win the national championship, establishing himself as a top player.

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High school years

Japan National Youth Team Formation

Tsubasa and other top youth players form the Japan National Youth Team to prepare for international competition.

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Mid high school

Tsubasa Debuts for Japan U-16

Tsubasa makes his debut playing for the Japan U-16 national team in international matches.

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High school years

World Youth Championship Participation

Japan U-16 team participates in the World Youth Championship with Tsubasa as a leading player.

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High school years

Tsubasa Joins Furano High School Abroad

Tsubasa temporarily joins Furano High School in Japan on exchange and competes against them.

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Post high school

Tsubasa Moves to Brazil to Train

Tsubasa travels to Brazil to further develop his football skills and gain international experience.

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Early 20s

Tsubasa Joins Sao Paulo FC

Tsubasa signs with Sao Paulo FC in Brazil, beginning his professional career.

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Early 20s

Tsubasa Returns to Japan to Play for Toho Academy

After gaining experience in Brazil, Tsubasa returns to Japan, playing in the high school league for Toho Academy.

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Early professional career

Tsubasa Debuts in Japan National Team

Tsubasa debuts for the senior Japan National Football Team in an international match.

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Professional career

Tsubasa Competes in World Cup

Tsubasa represents Japan in the FIFA World Cup, showcasing his talent on the world stage.

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Prime professional years

Tsubasa Joins FC Barcelona

Tsubasa transfers to FC Barcelona to play in La Liga, advancing his professional career in Europe.

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Prime professional years

Captain Tsubasa Leads Japan to Olympic Gold

Tsubasa captains Japan's national team to win the Olympic gold medal in football, a historic achievement.