🧭 Watch order guide
Captain Tsubasa watch order
Captain Tsubasa watch order at a glance
- 1.Captain Tsubasa TV Series · 1983
- 2.Captain Tsubasa: Europe Daikessen Movie · 1985
- 3.Captain Tsubasa: Ayaushi! Zen Nihon Jr. Movie · 1985
- 4.Captain Tsubasa: Asu ni Mukatte Hashire! Movie · 1986
- 5.Captain Tsubasa: Sekai Daikessen!! Jr. World Cup Movie · 1986
- 6.Captain Tsubasa: Saikyou no Teki! Holland Youth OVA · optional · 1995
- 7.Shin Captain Tsubasa OVA · 1989
- 8.Captain Tsubasa J TV Series · 1994
- 9.Captain Tsubasa: Road to 2002 TV Series · 2001
Binge plan
How long each way through the franchise takes, what you can skip, and where the story goes next.
Main story only
4d 3h
4 parts, in order
50 days at 2 hours a day
Story + movies
4d 6h
adds 4 movies
52 days at 2 hours a day
Everything
4d 7h
9 entries incl. OVAs and specials
52 days at 2 hours a day
4
core entries
4
movies to include
2
recaps / alt versions to skip
4d 6h
total core runtime
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Where the hours go
Core story and movies in watch order · 4d 6h in total · longest: Captain Tsubasa
- Captain Tsubasa2d 3h
- Europe Daikessen42m
- Ayaushi! Zen Nihon Jr.1h
- Asu ni Mukatte Hashire!35m
- Sekai Daikessen!! Jr. World Cup57m
- Shin Captain Tsubasa6h 30m
- J21h 9m
- Road to 200220h 48m
Show as table
| Item | Runtime |
|---|---|
| Captain Tsubasa | 2d 3h |
| Europe Daikessen | 42m |
| Ayaushi! Zen Nihon Jr. | 1h |
| Asu ni Mukatte Hashire! | 35m |
| Sekai Daikessen!! Jr. World Cup | 57m |
| Shin Captain Tsubasa | 6h 30m |
| J | 21h 9m |
| Road to 2002 | 20h 48m |
Score across seasons
Peaked with Road to 2002 at 7.34 · from first to latest, the score held steady
Show as table
| # | Entry | Score / 10 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Captain Tsubasa | 7.24 |
| 2 | Shin Captain Tsubasa | 7.18 |
| 3 | Captain Tsubasa J | 7.30 |
| 4 | Captain Tsubasa: Road to 2002 | 7.34 |
Compare the seasons
The main story part by part: community score (Kitsu), length, filler share, and studio. Highest rated: Captain Tsubasa: Road to 2002.
| Part | Year | Episodes | Score | Filler | Studio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Captain Tsubasa | 1983 | 128 | 7.24 | – | Tsuchida Productions |
| Shin Captain Tsubasa | 1989 | 13 | 7.18 | – | Nippon Animation |
| J | 1994 | 47 | 7.30 | – | Studio Comet |
| Road to 2002Top score | 2001 | 52 | 7.34 | – | Madhouse, Group TAC |
Filler shows only for parts with a filler list. Scores move as people rate, so this table refreshes daily.
Recommended order
- 1
- 2
MovieCaptain Tsubasa: Europe DaikessenMovie · 1985 · 1 ep · 42m
Movie – watch it here; the guide above says whether it's part of the main story.
- 3
MovieCaptain Tsubasa: Ayaushi! Zen Nihon Jr.Movie · 1985 · 1 ep · 1h
Movie – watch it here; the guide above says whether it's part of the main story.
- 4
MovieCaptain Tsubasa: Asu ni Mukatte Hashire!Movie · 1986 · 1 ep · 35m
Movie – watch it here; the guide above says whether it's part of the main story.
- 5
MovieCaptain Tsubasa: Sekai Daikessen!! Jr. World CupMovie · 1986 · 1 ep · 57m
Movie – watch it here; the guide above says whether it's part of the main story.
- 6
Side storyoptionalCaptain Tsubasa: Saikyou no Teki! Holland YouthOVA · 1995 · 1 ep · 47m
Side story / OVA – optional but adds context.
- 7
- 8
- 9
MainCaptain Tsubasa: Road to 2002TV Series · 2001 · 52 ep · 20h 48m
Core story – watch in this order.
Safe to skip
Recap compilations and alternative cuts that retell episodes you will already have seen.
Release order
- 1Captain Tsubasa1983-10
- 2Captain Tsubasa: Europe Daikessen1985-07
- 3Captain Tsubasa: Ayaushi! Zen Nihon Jr.1985-12
- 4Captain Tsubasa: Asu ni Mukatte Hashire!1986-03
- 5Captain Tsubasa: Sekai Daikessen!! Jr. World Cup1986-07
- 6Shin Captain Tsubasa1989-07
- 7Captain Tsubasa J1994-10
- 8Captain Tsubasa: Saikyou no Teki! Holland Youth1995-12
- 9Captain Tsubasa: Road to 20022001-10
- 10Captain Tsubasa (2018)2018-04
- 11Captain Tsubasa: Season 2 - Junior Youth-hen2023-10
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Captain Tsubasa watch order FAQ
What order should I watch Captain Tsubasa in?
Follow the recommended order above: Captain Tsubasa → Shin Captain Tsubasa → Captain Tsubasa J → Captain Tsubasa: Road to 2002. Movies and side stories are slotted after the season they relate to.
How long does it take to watch all of Captain Tsubasa?
The core story and movies run about 4d 6h. At two hours a day that is roughly 52 days.
How many seasons does Captain Tsubasa have?
4 parts make up the main story, plus 4 movies and 1 side story or OVAs.
Where do the Captain Tsubasa movies fit in the watch order?
Captain Tsubasa: Europe Daikessen: after Captain Tsubasa; Captain Tsubasa: Ayaushi! Zen Nihon Jr.: after Captain Tsubasa; Captain Tsubasa: Asu ni Mukatte Hashire!: after Captain Tsubasa; Captain Tsubasa: Sekai Daikessen!! Jr. World Cup: after Captain Tsubasa.
Can I skip the Captain Tsubasa recaps?
Yes. Captain Tsubasa (2018), Captain Tsubasa: Season 2 - Junior Youth-hen retell events you have already seen and can be skipped.
Which Captain Tsubasa season is the best?
By community score on Kitsu, Captain Tsubasa: Road to 2002 rates highest at 7.34/10. The comparison table above lists every part's score, length, filler share and studio.