Captain Tsubasa: Junior Youth Arc
7.3
Quality Score
-0.22 (Mild Negative)
Audience Mood
6 / 10
Controversy
6,961
MAL Ratings
Synopsis
The International Junior Youth Tournament in Paris, France, is about to begin, and Tsubasa, Misaki, Wakabayashi, Hyuga, and Wakashimazu are ready. Japan’s team of elite players is to face off against the best the soccer world has to offer. Germany’s Schneider, France’s Pierre, Argentina’s Diaz, and Italy’s Hernandez await, along with a host of other new rivals. Let the battle begin! (Source: VIZ Media)
Audience Consensus
The audience is divided on Captain Tsubasa Season 2: Junior Youth-hen. Nostalgia for the original series is strong, but many find the current adaptation lacking in quality compared to its predecessors. Criticisms focus on unrealistic gameplay, poor animation, and repetitive dialogue, leading to disappointment for some viewers.
Strengths
- Original series sparked interest in soccer and inspired other sports anime.
- Previous adaptations (1983, J, Road to 2002) were highly regarded by fans.
- Maintained a solid and loyal fan base over the years.
Weaknesses
- Junior Youth-hen adaptation has fallen to mediocrity compared to previous versions.
- Unrealistic and exaggerated soccer gameplay with floating players and impossible shots.
- Lazy animations with still images, acceleration stripes, and repetitive dialogue.
Available on: Crunchyroll, Amazon Prime Video, Netflix (availability varies by region)