# Where to Watch Captain Tsubasa (2018)

**Captain Tsubasa (2018) streams on Amazon Prime Video — the modern remake of the soccer anime that inspired half the world's football stars, from Messi to countless J-League pros. If you want the sport's most influential story rebuilt with contemporary animation, this is the one to watch.**

## Where to Watch

- [Amazon Prime Video](https://www.primevideo.com/-/es/detail/0GQKDRGVI70US2HWVJ9CBTJ9E6/ref=atv_sr_fle_c_Tn74RA_1_1_1?sr=1-1&pageTypeIdSource=ASIN&pageTypeId=B089V64JR7&qid=1702631474597)

Amazon Prime Video is the legal streaming home for the 2018 Captain Tsubasa remake — the go-to for experiencing the classic soccer saga with a modern coat of paint.

## Synopsis

Tsubasa Ozora is an 11-year-old with one all-consuming dream: to win the World Cup for Japan. When he moves to the town of Nankatsu, his prodigious talent immediately draws a challenge from Genzo Wakabayashi, a fearsome goalkeeper who considers himself the best around — and their rivalry lights the fuse on Tsubasa's journey through the fiercely competitive world of youth soccer. This 2018 remake retells the beloved original with modern production, capturing the larger-than-life spirit that made Captain Tsubasa a global phenomenon: gravity-defying shots, heartfelt rivalries, and an unshakable love of the beautiful game.

## Fast Facts

- **Format:** TV
- **Episodes:** 52
- **Premiered:** 2018
- **Studio:** david production inc.
- **Score:** 7.1

## Watch Order

This 2018 series is a modern remake that retells Tsubasa's story from the beginning, so it's a perfectly self-contained entry point — no prior Captain Tsubasa needed. It's continued by a follow-up season covering the next stage of his career.

- Captain Tsubasa Season 2: Junior Youth-hen — sequel

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## FAQ

### Where can I watch Captain Tsubasa (2018)?

The 2018 remake streams legally on Amazon Prime Video.

### How many episodes is Captain Tsubasa (2018)?

The series runs 52 episodes, with a follow-up season continuing Tsubasa's story afterward.

### Is the 2018 remake a good place to start?

Yes — it retells the classic story from the beginning with modern animation, making it the most accessible entry point to Captain Tsubasa today.