Captain Tsubasa is a popular soccer manga that has been cherished by soccer fans all over the world for many years. It began serialization in Weekly Shonen Jump in 1981 and has become a huge hit with over 90 million copies in cumulative circulation drawn by manga artist Yoichi Takahashi. It has been announced that the serialization of Captain Tsubasa will end with the release of Captain Tsubasa Magazine vol.20 scheduled for early April 2024.

Yoichi Takahashi cites reasons such as physical decline and digitalization for the end of the long-running Captain Tsubasa series. His unique stories and characters have moved many readers and conveyed excitement and passion for soccer.

The end of the Captain Tsubasa serialization signifies the end of an era in soccer manga, but its influence will not fade and will continue to be passed on to soccer fans worldwide. While the end of Captain Tsubasa is sad news for fans, there is anticipation for Yoichi Takahashi’s future activities.