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Yōichi Takahashi
| Japanese name | 高橋陽一 |
| Nationality | Japanese |
| Born | 1960 |
| Active in WSJ | 1981–1988 |
Yōichi Takahashi is the creator of Captain Tsubasa, a football manga that had a profound real-world impact — multiple professional footballers, including Zinedine Zidane, Roberto Carlos and Hidetoshi Nakata, have cited Tsubasa as their inspiration for taking up football. It sparked the sport's popularity in Japan and remains beloved worldwide.
Works in Weekly Shōnen Jump
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Yōichi Takahashi?
Yōichi Takahashi is the creator of Captain Tsubasa, a football manga that had a profound real-world impact — multiple professional footballers, including Zinedine Zidane, Roberto Carlos and Hidetoshi Nakata, have cited Tsubasa as their inspiration for taking up football. It sparked the sport's popularity in Japan and remains beloved worldwide.
What manga did Yōichi Takahashi create for Weekly Shōnen Jump?
Yōichi Takahashi created Captain Tsubasa for Weekly Shōnen Jump (1981–1988).
When did Yōichi Takahashi first appear in Weekly Shōnen Jump?
Yōichi Takahashi's first work in WSJ was Captain Tsubasa, debuting on March 31, 1981.
Is Yōichi Takahashi still active?
Yōichi Takahashi was active in WSJ from 1981–1988. Currently publishing Captain Tsubasa: Rising Sun in Grand Jump.