Despite Tsubasa’s many victories allowing Nankatsu FC to climb the ranks easily. Anxiety and fear engulfs the players due to Wakabayashi’s injury. With a new rival making their appearance, how long more will Tsubasa be able to carry the team until they eventually face off against Kojiro Hyuga? Today we’ll be comparing chapters 12 and 13 of Captain Tsubasa (キャプテン翼).
■ 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 13
▍Making an Entrance
In Chapter 12 of the manga, both teams make an astounding entrance as they approach the field. In the anime, Nankatsu FC and Shimada Elementary are analyzed by the narrator before the start of the match. This portion of the anime isn’t mentioned in the manga as both teams jump into the action as soon as they enter the field.
▍Advancing to the Modern Age
Looks like Nankatsu finally upgraded their equipment! In the manga, a clipboard is used to keep track of Shimada’s scores as opposed to the anime where an electronic tablet is used. Talk about dedication to their craft, the artists are keeping track of every little detail and modernizing a longtime nostalgic show to fit in today’s standards. Now that’s something you don’t witness in many reboots nowadays.
▍The Clock Is Ticking!
With less than 15 minutes remaining on the second-half, the anime emphasizes the predicament Nankatsu FC is currently in against Shimada Elementary. With the sudden event of a downpour, Nankatsu struggles to catch up with the powerful defensive Shimida. In the manga, there’s no time mark indicated as the urgency is portrayed by the players vocal actions as they struggle to make a dent in the opponent’s defensive strategy.
With Tsubasa and the rest of the team inching their way to the finals, they have yet to face off against the Supreme Kojiro. With every win becoming harder to achieve, will their next challenge become impossible for them to pursue? Look forward to the next episode of Captain Tsubasa Episode Twelve: Crushing Wakabayashi.
