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New Captain Tsubasa Anime Adds 6 More Cast
posted on by Crystalyn Hodgkins
This year's 15th issue of anime.
The new cast include:
- Megumi Han as Takeshi Sawada
- Yūichirō Umehara as Ken Wakashimazu
- Masao Tachibana
- Yurina Watanabe as Kazuo Tachibana
- Sōma Saitō as Jun Misugi
- Wataru Hatano as Hikaru Matsuyama
Previously revealed cast include:
Wakabayashi, a genius goalkeeper
Ayaka Fukuhara as Tarō Misaki, the "golden partner"
Mutsumi Tamura as Ryō Ishisaki, known for his face block
Takuya Satō as Kojirō Hyūga, a key rival
Katsuyuki Konishi as Roberto Hongō, the legendary No. 10 on Brazil's team
Mutsuki Iwanaka as Mamoru Izawa, one of the "Shutetsu Quartetto" and a player known for his jumping ability
Kōdai Sakai as Teppei Kisugi, one of the "Shutetsu Quartetto" and a player known for his ability to find a way to a goal
Hiroyuki Yoshino as Hajime Taki, one of the "Shutetsu Quartetto" and the "Assist King" known for his agile footwork
Tarō Kiuchi as Shingo Takasugi, one of the "Shutetsu Quartetto" and a giant player known for his power plays
The new anime will TVQ Broadcasting Kyushu.
licensed the anime. The license includes digital streaming, electronic sell-through (EST), home video, and merchandise rights for North America and Latin America.
performing the anime's opening theme song "Start Dash!"
The anime will retell the story of Yōichi Takahashi's 1981-1988 Captain Tsubasa manga from the beginning. The original soccer manga revolves around 11-year old Tsubasa Ōzora, a boy who loves soccer and is recognized by his coach Roberto due to his skill of the sport. Tsubasa goes with his coach to Brazil in order to train for the World Cup.
