The long awaited episode three of Captain Tsubasa (キャプテン翼) is finally here! Are you on track with Tsubasa’s football journey? Found all the different variations between the manga and anime so far? Keep reading below for the latest distinctions.
■ Captain Tsubasa EP 1
■ Captain Tsubasa EP 2
■ Captain Tsubasa EP 3
■ Captain Tsubasa EP 4
■ Captain Tsubasa EP 5
■ Captain Tsubasa EP 6
■ Captain Tsubasa EP 7
■ Captain Tsubasa EP 8
■ Captain Tsubasa EP 9
■ Captain Tsubasa EP 10
■ Captain Tsubasa EP 11
■ Captain Tsubasa EP 12
■ Captain Tsubasa EP 13
▍Tsubasa Was a Shuutetsu Student?
An astounding surprise but Nankatsu was not Tsubasa’s first choice of school! Not outlined in the manga, Tsubasa made the choice of transferring to Nankatsu Elementary after joining the Nankatsu football team. A promise he wasn’t willing to break after accepting Wakabayashi’s inter-school tournament challenge.
▍Genzo’s Fiery Determination
Wakabayashi’s defeat has caused him to be determined to get better for the inter-school tournament. Lamenting over his defeat and despite his injury, he’s not going to let anyone get in the way of defeating his newly found rival. With this scene showcasing the strong attitude Wakabayashi has for reaching his goal, just like Tsubasa, he has a new dream to accomplish.
▍Nankatsu Team Practice Montage
Before hitting the big leagues, one must practice plenty to master their skills. The Nankatsu team shows off their first practice as a team with a montage! Running around the field, passing in pairs, and motivating each other before being faced off with a surprise from their coach.
▍Tsubasa’s True Passion for Football
As Tsubasa gathers with his fellow teammates, he’s asked if he’s ever been in a football club before. Explaining that he’s been in a club before but due to the members not loving football, it was not a great experience. In the manga, it’s shown that Tsubasa never attended any football clubs due to the unpopularity of the sport. An energetic kid, no one found football to be the next big thing aside from Tsubasa. Another key difference in the manga, is that Tsubasa’s mother makes her way to the field to admire his son from afar before heading off to finish chores. What a loving hard-working family!
▍No Booze, You Snooze!
Before the start of their first practice game, Roberto is badgered by Ryo to throw out the booze! Exclaiming that booze is forbidden once he enters the field, Roberto hides it away in his pocket and proceeds to pick Ryo as the captain of the team.
▍The Ball Is Your Friend
Roberto doesn’t have a strategy for Nankatsu to follow against the Nishigaoka team. He places his faith on this match to judge every single player and gives the team a motivational talk to fire up their souls. Another key difference is the addition of the bright yellow jerseys that each player is wearing.
▍Ryo’s Lucky Shot
Already ahead against Nishigaoka, Tsubasa sets up a shot for Ryo to score. Finally given a chance to shoot, Ryo takes the shot but is unsuccessful in scoring a goal. He might have not been able to score but this inspires the rest of the players to try harder. Talk about a fighting spirit!
Episode three has come and went! With the journey of team Nankatsu just beginning, there’s tons more challenges to encounter ahead. Keep following Tsubasa’s journey, who knows? It might change drastically from the original story. Look forward to Captain Tsubasa Episode Four: Tsubasa And Roberto!
READ MORE:
• Captain Tsubasa: Dream Team Character Guide
• 3D football simulation game Captain Tsubasa Zero announced for mobile
