Captain Tsubasa Episode 32: Release Date, Expectations, and More

The upcoming release of Captain Tsubasa episode 32, scheduled for May 12, 2024 at 4 pm IST, will likely continue the start of the Japan vs. Germany match in the Junior Youth Tournament final.

The current match between these two teams has been quite balanced, although the most recent events have heavily centered on the Japanese team’s efforts to develop strategies to overcome the formidable German goalkeeper, Deuter Muller.

In this episode, the significance of Japan’s struggle to match the physicality and defensive prowess of the Germans was highlighted. Nevertheless, Hyuga and Tsubasa demonstrated their skills as the main duo of the series and pushed themselves to the limit in order to defeat Muller and equalize the score.

Consequently, audiences can expect Captain Tsubasa episode 32 to feature further progress in the match, highlighting Germany’s unique playing techniques and Japan’s strategies in response. It is highly probable that the upcoming episodes will delve deeper into Japan’s challenges against Germany, with a focus on their star player, Karl-Heinz Schneider.

Note: This article may contain spoilers for episode 32 of Captain Tsubasa.

The Final Showdown: Germany vs. Japan in Captain Tsubasa Episode 32

Karl-Heinz Schneider during the match in the most recent episode (Image via Studio Kai).

According to Crunchyroll, the release date for episode 32 of Captain Tsubasa is scheduled for next Sunday, May 12, at 5:30 pm JST. Fans living in different time zones can refer to the following list for their respective release dates and times:

Time zone	Release time and date
Pacific Daylight Time	4:30 am, Sunday, May 12
Eastern Daylight Time	1:30 am, Monday, May 13
British Summer Time	3:30 am, Sunday, May 12
Central European Summer Time	2:30 am, Monday, May 13
Indian Standard Time	4 pm, Sunday, May 12
Philippine Standard Time	6:30 pm, Sunday, May 12
Australia Central Standard Time	7:30 pm, Sunday, May 12

Japanese fans who want to keep up with Tsubasa and his friends in the Junior Youth arc can tune in to TV Tokyo, a popular anime platform in the country.

International viewers have the option to stream the episode on Crunchyroll, but a subscription is necessary for access.

Recap of the previous episode

The majority of the episode focused on Japan’s struggle against Germany, a surprising challenge for the protagonists. Additionally, the episode highlighted their successful defeat of Deuter Muller, the infamous German goalkeeper who has been a formidable opponent for the Japanese team. This only added to their difficulties in facing him.

One could make the case that Tsubasa and Hyuga were the key players in the episode, as they collaborated to execute a rare twin shot during the match. As the top players on Japan’s team, they played a crucial role in driving the team forward and were ultimately responsible for scoring the first goal by defeating Muller, a feat that had never been achieved before.

Despite several memorable saves from Muller, Japan’s strength was ultimately enough to level the score, making this episode noteworthy.

What can we anticipate in episode 32 of Captain Tsubasa?

Japan and Germany will continue their match next week (Image via Studio Kai).

There is a high probability that the upcoming episode of Captain Tsubasa, episode 32, will focus on the ongoing match between Germany and Japan. This is not surprising, given the previous episodes’ emphasis on Germany’s strong team. However, following Tsubasa’s goal, it is likely that the next episode will showcase Germany’s response.