Shueisha has just made a huge move for Captain Tsubasa fans worldwide! All chapters of the original manga by Yōichi Takahashi are now available in English for the first time ever—and they’re free to read for one week on the MANGA Plus app.
📅 Deadline to read for free:
🕒 April 12 at 11:00 a.m. EDT (April 13 JST)
After this, the series will be moved to the Deluxe Subscription tier of the MANGA Plus service.
📖 About the Series
“Tsubasa Ozora is a boy who grew up considering his soccer ball his best friend. His dream? To lead Japan to World Cup glory.”
The legendary manga follows Tsubasa’s journey from elementary school soccer to becoming a global superstar. This classic inspired:
- ✅ 4 anime TV series
- ✅ 4 anime films
- ✅ Several OVAs
- ✅ A stage play
- ✅ A global fanbase in 20+ countries
🔚 The Final Whistle?
The long-running Captain Tsubasa: Rising Sun manga wrapped up in April 2024 as creator Yōichi Takahashi retired from serialized work. However, the story continues! A new manga titled Captain Tsubasa: Rising Sun Finals is being released as storyboards on the official website.
🎁 Don’t Miss Out
Whether you’re a long-time fan or new to the series, this is a rare chance to read an iconic sports manga completely free—but only for one week!
👉 Start reading now on MANGA Plus!
