The TV program ``Another Stories ``Captain Tsubasa'' - The ``revolution'' brought about by soccer manga'' will be broadcast on NHK BS tomorrow, June 17th at 9:15 pm.
“Captain Tsubasa” Volume 1 (c) Yoichi Takahashi/Shueisha
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The Inspiration Behind Captain Tsubasa
Yoichi Takahashi's soccer manga "Captain Tsubasa" began serialization in Weekly Shonen Jump (Shueisha) in March 1981 and will celebrate its 45th anniversary in 2026. In the program, Takahashi will reveal the story behind the creation of the work, and Hidetoshi Nakata, Sergio Echigo, Saburo Kawabuchi and others will talk about the enormous influence that ``the appearance of this manga changed Japanese soccer!''
Impact on Japanese Soccer
The program will explore the significant impact that Captain Tsubasa has had on Japanese soccer, from inspiring a generation of players to changing the sport's landscape in the country. With its unique blend of action, drama, and sportsmanship, Captain Tsubasa has become a beloved franchise in Japan and around the world.
The program will be rebroadcast on NHK BS from 11:15 am on June 22nd, giving fans another chance to catch this special episode and learn more about the fascinating story behind Captain Tsubasa.
