The manga of Captain Tsubasa is ending, but the story continues on a new platform. The creator of the work is not finished yet. MeinMMO reveals what lies behind it.
The era of Captain Tsubasa, one of the most legendary sports manga, is coming to an end. Yoichi Takahashi, the creator of this iconic work, announced earlier this year that he will be retiring.
After a proud 43 years, he decided to conclude the manga along with two ongoing projects (Captain Tsubasa: Rising Sun and Captain Tsubasa: Memories).
The story of Captain Tsubasa continues
What happens next? But the world of Captain Tsubasa does not stop there. Takahashi has announced that despite his retirement, he will continue drawing new episodes of the story. The story of ‘Captain Tsubasa’ is not over yet! That is for sure
(via X). He explains that he will continue to produce content for Captain Tsubasa, but in a completely new format.
The stories will not be colored or shaded, allowing him to tell the story at a new, faster
pace. It is a series of manga strips done in pencil. If I fail, so be it! Let’s give it a try!
, he writes on X.
All this without deadlines, predetermined page numbers, or rigid manuscript sizes. He believes that this offers an opportunity to entertain fans in a more creative way.
Additionally, he writes the following on X:
Thank you for the support for ‘Captain Tsubasa’. Now that I have finished drawing the last episode for ‘Captain Tsubasa Magazine’, I am relieved to have completed the ongoing series. Finally, I can live without having to worry about meeting “deadlines”. I am retiring as a manga artist.
Yoichi Takahashi on X
Where will the new episodes appear? They will now be released on a new website called Captain Tsubasa World.
- Here is the website Captain Tsubasa World. The first episode of the web series
Captain Tsubasa Rising Sun FINALS
is already online.
What is Captain Tsubasa about? The series revolves around Tsubasa Ozora, a young soccer player who dreams of becoming a world champion with the Japanese national team. Supported by a former Brazilian football player named Roberto, he strives for success on an international level and embarks on a journey through various countries like Brazil, Spain, and Germany.
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