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Captain Tsubasa: Debut in Weekly Shōnen Jump

Author Yoichi Takahashi
Volumes 37
Chapters 276
Published 1981–1988
Genres Soccer, Sports, School

Captain Tsubasa debuted in Weekly Shōnen Jump issue #648 on April 13, 1981. Created by Yoichi Takahashi, the series follows Tsubasa Ozora, a boy whose dream is to win the FIFA World Cup. Captain Tsubasa is credited with inspiring a generation of professional footballers worldwide, including many current and former stars.

Arc 1: Youth League
Buy Vol. 1
Youth League
WSJ #648
Start WSJ #648 · April 13, 1981 See this issue →
Youth League
WSJ #718
End WSJ #718 · August 2, 1982 See this issue →
Arc 2: National Tournament
Buy Vol. 7
National Tournament
WSJ #719
Start WSJ #719 · August 9, 1982 See this issue →
National Tournament
WSJ #812
End WSJ #812 · June 4, 1984 See this issue →
Arc 3: World Youth Cup
Buy Vol. 15
World Youth Cup
WSJ #813
Start WSJ #813 · June 11, 1984 See this issue →
World Youth Cup
WSJ #1014
End WSJ #1014 · June 13, 1988 See this issue →

Frequently Asked Questions

In which issue of Weekly Shōnen Jump did Captain Tsubasa debut?
Captain Tsubasa debuted in issue #648 of Weekly Shōnen Jump, published on April 13, 1981.
Who created Captain Tsubasa?
Captain Tsubasa was created by Yoichi Takahashi and ran in Shōnen Jump between 1981 and 1988.
How many volumes does Captain Tsubasa have?
The original Captain Tsubasa series has 37 volumes with 276 chapters, published between 1981 and 1988.
Why is Captain Tsubasa so famous outside Japan?
Captain Tsubasa inspired many professional European and Latin American footballers, including figures like Zinedine Zidane and Fernando Torres, who have cited the series as an inspiration for playing football.
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