Captain Tsubasa 2: World Fighters is set to launch on August 28, 2026, for multiple platforms, and a smartphone game, Captain Tsubasa: My Golden XI, launched in June 2026. A classic anime arc began broadcasting on Japanese TV in July 2026.
Captain Tsubasa is a manga and anime franchise that has seen a coordinated push across video games, television, and merchandise in 2026. The flagship console title, Captain Tsubasa 2: World Fighters, is set to launch August 28 on Switch, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. Bandai Namco Entertainment has detailed the game through several trailers and a media preview. The game adapts the World Youth arc of the manga, features 22 national teams and over 110 playable characters, and is built around a design that removes referees and fouls entirely to emphasize spectacular special moves and chain combos. A new South Korean team was confirmed as playable in a late July trailer. Pre-order bonuses include cosmetic items and an Early Unlock Pack.
The preview, held July 17, highlighted gameplay systems such as a simplified control scheme, a chain system that speeds up special move gauges, a goalkeeper HP bar, and a Miracle Team Move system that can trigger automatic goals. An edit protagonist returns, and original characters like the kung-fu goalkeeper Yue were designed under the supervision of original author Yoichi Takahashi. The developers stated the game aims to capture the dramatic, unpredictable feel of the manga rather than simulate real soccer.
Alongside the console game, the smartphone title Captain Tsubasa: My Golden XI launched on June 16, 2026, for iOS and Android. Developed by ALPSE, it is a training simulation based on the Captain Tsubasa (2018) anime and its sequel, with former FC Barcelona and Japan national team midfielder Andrés Iniesta serving as its official ambassador. In television, BS12 Twelli's Anime 26 block began broadcasting the Captain Tsubasa Elementary School Arc on Mondays starting July 2026. A collaboration between the Captain Tsubasa manga and BEAMS' MANGART project released eight items on June 5, 2026, including T-shirts, hats, keychains, and a lottery-only figure, commemorating BEAMS' 50th anniversary.
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Major League Soccer club San Diego FC has partnered with Viz Media on Captain Tsubasa for a themed match against Club Tijuana at Snapdragon Stadium on September 16. A special ticket package includes admission and a limited-edition Captain Tsubasa scarf. The collaboration is part of a broader trend of anime partnerships in American sports.
Bandai Namco Entertainment released a new trailer for Captain Tsubasa 2: World Fighters, introducing the South Korean national team. The soccer game launches August 28 on Switch, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam, featuring 22 national teams and over 110 playable characters.
Bandai Namco Entertainment held a media preview for its upcoming soccer action game "Captain Tsubasa 2: World Fighters" on July 17, 2026. The game, based on the "World Youth" arc of the manga, is set to release on August 27, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC, with a Steam version following on August 28. The preview revealed a deliberate design choice: the game has no referees and no fouls, allowing players to execute tackles and special moves without interruption. Controls have been simplified to a single button for dribble and tackle moves, with a new "full power" variant on the Y button. A chain system rewards consecutive moves by speeding up special move gauges, and chain levels transfer to the opponent if the ball is lost. Goalkeepers have an HP bar, and shooters must pick a shot trajectory while the keeper chooses a direction in a mind game. The game also includes a Miracle Team Move system that can trigger automatic goals under specific conditions. An edit protagonist returns, with a single custom character who can learn moves from teammates. Original characters, such as the kung-fu goalkeeper Yue, were designed under the supervision of original author Yoichi Takahashi. The developers emphasized that the game aims to capture the dramatic, unpredictable feel of the manga rather than simulate real soccer.
Bandai Namco Entertainment America released a new trailer for Captain Tsubasa 2: World Fighters, showing the game's modes. The soccer game launches August 28 on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. Pre-orders include cosmetic bonuses and an Early Unlock Pack. The game features 22 national teams and over 110 characters.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.