The Captain Tsubasa franchise is active with a new console game launching August 28, 2026, a classic anime arc returning to Japanese broadcast in July 2026, and a fashion collaboration releasing in June 2026.
Bandai Namco Entertainment is releasing Captain Tsubasa 2: World Fighters on August 28, 2026, for Nintendo Switch, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. The game includes 22 national teams and over 110 playable characters. Pre-order bonuses include a 2026 Japan National Team Jersey cosmetic. A trailer released on June 10, 2026, also detailed Ultimate Edition bonuses. This is the franchise's first multi-platform console game since Captain Tsubasa: Rise of New Champions in 2020.
On Japanese television, BS12 Twelli's late-night anime block Anime 26 will broadcast the Captain Tsubasa Elementary School Arc starting July 2026, airing on Mondays. The arc covers Tsubasa Ozora's elementary school years. The broadcast joins a second season of Shin Samurai-den YAIBA in the same block.
A collaboration between the Captain Tsubasa manga and BEAMS' MANGART project launched June 5, 2026, commemorating BEAMS' 50th anniversary. The collection includes eight items: T-shirts, hats, keychains, and a lottery-only sofubi figure, sold at select stores and online.
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Jun 16
ALPSE released the smartphone game "Captain Tsubasa: My Golden XI" on June 16, 2026, for iOS and Android. The training simulation game is based on the "Captain Tsubasa (2018)" anime and its sequel "Captain Tsubasa Season 2: Junior Youth Arc." Players train characters from the series, including Tsubasa Ozora and Kojiro Hyuga, to build a custom "Golden Eleven" team. The game reproduces signature moves like the Drive Shot and Tiger Shot. Andrés Iniesta, the former FC Barcelona and Japan national team midfielder, has been appointed as the game's official ambassador. A television commercial featuring Iniesta has also been released. The game is free to play with in-app purchases and is available globally, excluding some regions.
Jun 10
Bandai Namco Entertainment America released a new trailer for Captain Tsubasa 2: World Fighters on Wednesday. The soccer game launches August 28 on Nintendo Switch, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. It includes 22 national teams and over 110 playable characters. Pre-order and Ultimate Edition bonuses were also detailed.
Jun 10
BS12 Twelli's late-night anime block Anime 26 will broadcast two series starting July 2026: Captain Tsubasa (Elementary School Arc) on Mondays and Shin Samurai-den YAIBA on Fridays. The Captain Tsubasa arc covers Tsubasa Ozora's elementary school years, while Shin Samurai-den YAIBA is the second season of the Gosho Aoyama adaptation.
May 30
A collaboration between the manga "Captain Tsubasa" and BEAMS' MANGART project will release eight items starting June 5, 2026, including T-shirts, hats, keychains, and a lottery-only sofubi figure. The collection commemorates BEAMS' 50th anniversary and will be sold at select stores and online.
May 19
Bandai Namco Entertainment announced that Captain Tsubasa 2: World Fighters will launch on August 28 for Switch, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. The game features 22 national teams and over 110 playable characters. Pre-orders include a 2026 Japan National Team Jersey cosmetic and other bonuses.