Captain Tsubasa

A masterpiece high school basketball manga by Takehiko Inoue. Delinquent Hanamichi Sakuragi discovers his basketball talent in a growth story. Its dynamic game depiction and passionate drama significantly boosted basketball's popularity in Japan.

A soccer manga by Yoichi Takahashi. Depicting the exploits of soccer prodigy Tsubasa Ozora, it ignited soccer's popularity in Japan. It influenced world-class players including Zidane and Messi, and is considered the work that contributed most to Japanese soccer culture.

A soccer manga masterpiece by Takahashi Yoichi beginning in 1981. It follows young Tsubasa's growth as a soccer player on a global stage. Its sophisticated plays, emotional narrative, and international match settings profoundly influenced Japanese soccer youth. Translated and published worldwide, it achieves high international popularity.

A soccer manga by Kaneshiro Muneyuki and Noda Satoru. Young players aspiring to join Japan's national team train at a special facility to develop into selfish egoist soccer players. Its innovative soccer theory, compelling characters, and rapid narrative pacing are recognized as a new-generation sports manga masterpiece. An anime adaptation has been realized.

A soccer manga by Yoichi Takahashi. Professional players including Zidane and Messi have acknowledged its influence. It contributed to the development of Japanese soccer.

A masterpiece high school basketball manga by Takehiko Inoue. Delinquent Hanamichi Sakuragi discovers his basketball talent in a growth story. Its dynamic game depiction and passionate drama significantly boosted basketball's popularity in Japan.

A manga serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump by Haruichi Furudate. A coming-of-age story of a underdog volleyball team aiming for nationals. With detailed sports depiction and character growth, it has become a sports manga masterpiece with fans worldwide.