Captain Tsubasa J
7.3
Quality Score
0.68 (Positive)
Audience Mood
5 / 10
Controversy
18,798
MAL Ratings
Synopsis
The first 34 episodes are a summary of the previous series. In the first new episodes a new character, Shingo Aoi, (playing in Italy) is introduced. After that, the World Cup begins, this time with extraordinary new countries like Sweden, Thailand, and Uzbekistan.
Audience Consensus
Captain Tsubasa J is a mixed bag for fans. While the new content and character development, particularly around Shingo Aoi, are praised, the extensive recap of the original series and the abrupt ending are major drawbacks. The improved graphics and music are appreciated, but some find the animation and soundtrack inferior to the original series. Overall, it's a decent watch for fans of the franchise, but the incomplete narrative leaves much to be desired.
Strengths
- Character development of Shingo Aoi is well done
- Graphics and music are better than the 80s version
- The new episodes (35 onward) are fantastic, especially the internal feud and the match vs Thailand
- Character designs are well-drawn
- Faithful to the manga story from the 90s
Weaknesses
- First 33 episodes are recaps of the original series
- Animation is different and not as easy on the eyes as the original
- Series stops abruptly when the story gets interesting, leaving fans with a bitter taste
- Music, while good, is disappointing compared to the original
- The ending leaves on a cliffhanger