About “Captain Tsubasa: Junior Youth Arc” in a few words:

“Captain Tsubasa: Junior Youth Arc” is an anime series that captures the heart and soul of youth soccer, following Tsubasa Ozora and his teammates as they represent Japan in the International Junior Youth Tournament in Paris. This series is a continuation of Tsubasa’s journey, showcasing his growth as a player and a person. With new rivals and challenges at every turn, the series emphasizes the themes of teamwork, perseverance, and the pursuit of dreams, all while delivering thrilling soccer action and strategic gameplay that will keep viewers on the edge of their seats.

Meet the characters from Captain Tsubasa: Junior Youth Arc

Tarou Misaki

Tarou is that endlessly upbeat winger who’s always grinning like he’s got a secret play ready — and honestly he usually does. He’s the friend you feel lucky to have on the field, the kind who passes with a flourish and then jokes about it, but also gets oddly intense in clutch moments (don’t underestimate him). Loves the creative stuff — doodles tactics in the margins of his notebooks, sometimes forgets those same notebooks at home — and he’s stubborn in the best way. He’s low-key competitive but never a jerk, which is why everyone trusts him, even if he shows up with mismatched socks sometimes.

Tsubasa Oozora

Tsubasa is the impossibly driven kid with the world-in-his-eyes soccer dream and a smile that makes you forgive any cliché — yes, he’s that pure-hearted protagonist. He reads the pitch like a book and believes in passing the ball and the dream equally, which makes him annoyingly inspirational (in the best way). He’s calm and laser-focused in a match but also loves making dumb little challenges off the field, like who can eat the most weird snack — not that he always wins. There’s a gentle stubbornness under all the talent, the kind that turns into leadership without him trying too hard, and sometimes he’s annoyingly modest about it.

Juan Diaz

Juan is the flashy, flair-filled player who brings a little drama and a lot of skill every time he steps on grass; seriously, he plays like he’s narrating his own highlight reel. He’s charming and a bit theatrical — yes, he’ll celebrate wildly — but also has this cool head in tight spots that surprises you. Sometimes he comes off like he’s only in it for the show, and then he’ll pull a selfless assist and you’re like, oh, right, depth. He probably keeps a lucky trinket in his boot and swears by it even if he’d never admit it out loud.

Roberto Hongo

Roberto is the mysterious mentor figure who’s part coach, part wise old ghost in the trio of legends, and he carries this quiet gravity that makes everything feel important. He teaches technique like it’s poetry and will drop one-line advice that haunts players for the rest of their lives — dramatic, but true. He’s stern but has small moments where he’s almost comically sentimental (a tiny smile when a kid nails a move), and rumor has it he keeps an old photograph in his wallet he never takes out. He’s got that “been through it all” energy and you can tell he’s the kind of person who’d make tea and then give you the kind of pep talk that rearranges your spine.

Kojirou Hyuuga

Hyuuga is the blunt, fiery striker who attacks everything like it’s a personal vendetta — intensity turned human. He’s prideful, trains like a maniac, and his shot is basically a threat to physics, plus he’ll glare at you if you breathe wrong (affectionately, maybe). He can come off as abrasive but genuinely cares about being the best for the team, and there’s this weird soft spot he denies having — family stuff, secret pets, who knows. He hates losing so much it’s almost a hobby, but he also respects anyone who fights back, which is why rivalries feel like friendships in thick armor.

Ryou Ishizaki

Ryou is the lovable, scrappy defender who’s always a heartbeat away from comic chaos but somehow manages to be heroic when it actually counts. He’s loyal to a ridiculous degree, shows up with snacks and pep-talks, and will throw himself in front of the ball like his life depends on it — sometimes literally. Not the flashiest player, but the backbone; he’ll mess up spectacularly one minute and make a saving tackle the next, which is endearing and slightly terrifying. He also collects weird keychains and is unreasonably afraid of thunder, which he’ll deny while hiding under a coat.