9.4/1026 votes#1 - A New Challenge
Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 10/1/2023
The deciding match of the All Japan Junior Youth Soccer Tournament ends in an unprecedented twist. Now, with Tsubasa Ozora out, it’s Kojiro Hyuga’s turn! An intimidating match of formidable high school students awaits. Will they step up to the challenge?
Director: N/A
Writer: Atsuhiro Tomioka
9.2/1016 votes#2 - Greetings to an Old Rival
Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 10/8/2023
The team to travel to Europe has been announced! Hyuga is captain, but Tsubasa is determined to play in the French tournament in two weeks. In Germany, a practice match reunites the team with Wakabayashi, who shocks the team with his unusual comment.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
9.7/1013 votes#3 - Professional Warrior
Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 10/15/2023
Team Japan and Hamburg have a practice match, and Wakabayashi shows off his iron defense. Schneider initiates a fierce attack and makes scoring impossible. Hyuga meanwhile is furious. Then there’s Tsubasa…
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
9.6/1010 votes#4 - Starting Again from Zero
Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 10/22/2023
While the practice match against Hamburg has proven disastrous for Japan, they vow to start afresh. Captain Matsuyama desires his teammates’ trust, while Hyuga focuses on overcoming Schneider. Meanwhile, Wakabayashi makes a surprising announcement.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
9.7/1011 votes#5 - Another Heavy Hitter
Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 10/29/2023
Taro Misaki, now in France, has received a request to join Japan Junior Youth. The three years he’s spent away hasn’t helped his confidence, but playing with Tsubasa again appeals. Now Misaki challenges Team France to prove he’s still got it!
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.8/1011 votes#6 - Action! Japan Junior Youth!
Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 11/5/2023
Tsubasa returns to the field in style! Early in the match against Munich, he makes a decisive move. With Tsubasa back in action, his teammates play like completely different athletes. Then Hyuga and Tsubasa decide to make things even more interesting.
Director: N/A
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9.8/1017 votes#7 - Converge on Paris!!
Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 11/12/2023
The team lands in France, with games starting soon. Coach orders a rest day, but Tsubasa can’t sit still. As he dribbles around Paris, he passes someone practicing just like him. The boy, it turns out, is a familiar face with amazing skills.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
NaN/100 votes#8 - I'm Taro Misaki
Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 11/19/2023
It’s the opening ceremony of the International Junior Youth Tournament. As players from twelve participating countries gather, Misaki thinks back about his time in Japan and how far he’s really come. But the memories aren’t all happy. He remembers not only how his father’s career has had a major impact on his life and his soccer, but also how his father’s complicated life as an artist has pulled him into a situation where he is faced with a seemingly impossible dilemma.
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NaN/100 votes#9 - A Great Journey
Season 2 Episode 9 - Aired 11/26/2023
It’s Japan versus Italy in the opening game of the tournament, and tensions are running high. Team Japan’s tempers are flared over Italy’s previous comments about how they weren’t worth their time back before the practice match that never was. Still, having been handed the position of captain from Matsuyama, Tsubasa rises to the occasion. Italy may have Tsubasa marked, but he responds with some characteristic fighting spirit.
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Writer: N/A
NaN/100 votes#10 - They've Returned the Golden Duo
Season 2 Episode 10 - Aired 12/3/2023
Italy's goalkeeper, Zino Hernandez, makes incredible saves. So much so that his perfect record has earned him the reputation as Europe’s best goalie. His skill puts Japan on the offensive, but Misaki is watching. Then the coach makes a surprising move.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
NaN/100 votes#11 - The Fierce Tiger Awakens
Season 2 Episode 11 - Aired 12/10/2023
Thanks to Tsubasa and Misaki, Japan manages to tie with Italy, leaving the Europeans to tighten their defenses in the hope achieving a draw. Meanwhile, the crowd is in thrall to Japan and cheers them on with only one minute to go. Tsubasa then makes one final gamble…
Director: N/A
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NaN/100 votes#12 - Destined for Victory
Season 2 Episode 12 - Aired 12/17/2023
The host country, France, has its first match against England, and the stadium is buzzing with excitement. Elle Sid Pierre, France’s captain, wows with his elegant dribbling. Meanwhile, Tsubasa and his friends take note and are impressed. But as host, Team France is feeling the pressure. Will France be able to come through?
Director: N/A
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NaN/100 votes#13 - A Pledge in the Starry Sky
Season 2 Episode 13 - Aired 12/24/2023
Former Brazilian soccer player Roberto Hongo makes a visit to a soccer stadium in the outskirts of Paris where he speaks with Katagiri of the All Japan Soccer Association. Roberto makes himself clear; he does not want Tsubasa knowing he is merely miles away in the same city. As Tsubasa's former coach, Roberto still regrets breaking the promise he made to Tsubasa to take him to Brazil. He deeply admires Tsubasa and will never forget the days he spent as his coach.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
NaN/100 votes#14 - Never Give Up
Season 2 Episode 14 - Aired 1/7/2024
It’s Japan versus Argentina, and the winner progresses to the finals. Tsubasa, however, is preoccupied. While on the pitch, he learns that his former coach, Roberto, who has since remained incognito, is now in the stands somewhere watching.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
NaN/100 votes#15 - Japan Junior Youth Strikes Back
Season 2 Episode 15 - Aired 1/14/2024
While Japan reels from Diaz’s latest soccer feat, Tsubasa and Hyuga join forces for a special attack. Tsubasa has got his groove back. Taking the opportunity, the Tachibana Twins and Jito dash toward the goal. The time to strike back is now!
Director: N/A
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NaN/100 votes#16 - A Battle of Ups and Downs
Season 2 Episode 16 - Aired 1/21/2024
Misaki makes a miracle shot, tying the score for Japan. But a tie isn’t good enough if they want to make it to the semifinals. With both teams unwilling to give an inch, it’s anyone’s guess who will walk away the victor.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
NaN/100 votes#17 - The Young Noble of the Field Returns!!
Season 2 Episode 17 - Aired 1/28/2024
It's the second half, 4 to 4. To break the impasse, Japan puts in Jun Misugi, an amazingly skilled player who also has a heart condition. It’s been three years, but finally, Jun can stand on the same field as Tsubasa. Argentina is in for a fight!
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
NaN/100 votes#18 - The Top Four Assemble!
Season 2 Episode 18 - Aired 2/4/2024
Thanks to Misugi’s overhead, Team Japan manages to take the lead, a first for this match. But the self-declared genius is ready and launches his infamous Banana Shot over everyone’s heads, etching a giant arc in the sky. Who will make it to the top four?
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
NaN/100 votes#19 - The Ball of Fire Revealed
Season 2 Episode 19 - Aired 2/11/2024
It's the first match of the final tournament. Uruguay begins with some lightning-fast attacks, which achieves a goal in just the first fifty seconds. But Germany’s Schneider manages to even the score. Which ace striker will dominate is anyone’s guess…
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
10.0/101 votes#20 - The Battle Begins!! Japan vs. France
Season 2 Episode 20 - Aired 2/18/2024
In the second match of the finals Japan faces host France in a stadium filled with fans for the home team. Still Japan pulls off a three-way attack, stealing the ball back from a furious French captain, Pierre, who now seems to be planning something…
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
10.0/101 votes#21 - 10 vs. 11
Season 2 Episode 21 - Aired 2/25/2024
Ten minutes into the first half, Soda is given his second yellow card, forcing Japan to play on with only ten players. Then, Pierre gets a penalty kick, upping the score 2 to 1. Hyuga doesn’t give up, but luck just doesn’t seem be on Japan’s side…
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NaN/100 votes#22 - The Elegant Beast Attacks
Season 2 Episode 22 - Aired 3/3/2024
In the second half rain is pelting the players and the pitch. France turns on a furious attack, but Japan ends up saved. But Izawa is now badly injured. In his place steps Misugi, who’s confidant the tables can turn. Let the clash of captains begin!
Director: N/A
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NaN/100 votes#23 - Misaki vs. Pierre
Season 2 Episode 23 - Aired 3/10/2024
Behold, France’s enigmatic Eiffel Attack! Team Japan stands at the ready, reflexes primed, but it’s Pierre and Napoleon all the way. Perfect pass work epitomizes the French forces as they make their way to the goal. Can Tsubasa resuscitate the team?
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
10.0/101 votes#24 - Overtime in the Rain
Season 2 Episode 24 - Aired 3/17/2024
Thanks to Misaki, the score is tied, initiating the first overtime of the tournament. But Coach Mikami is out of substitutions, and everyone is more than fatigued. Now Japan’s worst fears have become a reality. Things are not looking good…
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
10.0/101 votes#25 - A Wounded Final Defense
Season 2 Episode 25 - Aired 3/24/2024
It’s overtime, and Hyuga is ready to fight. He takes on Pierre, but Hyuga’s badly injured leg allows his opponent to swipe the ball out from underneath him. France continues to launch a brutal wave of attacks. Meanwhile, Wakashimazu is writhing in pain.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
The Best Episodes of Captain Tsubasa Season 2
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Season 2 Ratings Summary
"A New Challenge" is the best rated episode of "Captain Tsubasa" season 2. It scored 9.4/10 based on 26 votes. Directed by N/A and written by Atsuhiro Tomioka, it aired on 10/1/2023. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Greetings to an Old Rival".