Captain Tsubasa: Episode 36 – Release Date, Expectations, and More!

The highly anticipated episode 36 of Captain Tsubasa, scheduled to air on June 9, 2024 at 4 pm IST, is predicted to depict the aftermath of the intense match between Japan and Germany in the final of the Junior Youth Tournament, following the conclusion of the climactic confrontation in episode 35.

The main event of episode 35 centered around the conclusion of the match between the two teams, highlighting Japan’s triumph with a last-minute, impressive goal by Tsubasa. As a result, episode 36 of Captain Tsubasa is expected to delve into the aftermath of the game and the significance of this outcome for both teams, specifically for Germany’s star player Karl-Heinz Schneider, who has been portrayed as the primary antagonist of this season.

In the latest episode, Genzo Wakabayashi and Tsubasa shared a moment as the former made two crucial saves and motivated the latter to continue. This was a great nod to their initial rivalry when the series first began.

This article contains possible spoilers for episode 36 of Captain Tsubasa.

The Aftermath of the Final between Germany and Japan in the Junior Youth Tournament (Captain Tsubasa Episode 36)

Genzo Wakabayashi in his most recent episode (Image via Studio Kai)

According to Crunchyroll, the thirty-sixth episode of Captain Tsubasa is scheduled to be released on Sunday, June 9 at 5:30 pm JST. For the convenience of fans living in different time zones, here is a schedule of release dates and times:

Time zone	Release time and date
Pacific Daylight Time	4:30 am, Sunday, June 9
Eastern Daylight Time	1:30 am, Monday, June 10
British Summer Time	3:30 am, Sunday, June 9
Central European Summer Time	2:30 am, Monday, June 10
Indian Standard Time	4 pm, Sunday, June 9
Philippine Standard Time	6:30 pm, Sunday, June 9
Australia Central Standard Time	7:30 pm, Sunday, June 9

Japanese fans who want to keep up with Tsubasa and his friends’ adventures in the Junior Youth arc can tune in to the series on TV Tokyo, a highly regarded anime platform in Japan.

International viewers can watch the episode on Crunchyroll, but they must have a subscription to access it.

Recap of the previous episode

The latest installment began with Karl-Heinz Schneider once again showcasing his dominance in the match and pushing Japan to their limits. Ishizaki also took a moment to acknowledge Tsubasa as their trump card, carrying not just their hopes, but the hopes of the entire country on his shoulders.

In the last moments of the match, the Japanese team was clearly fatigued, but it was Genzo Wakabayashi’s exceptional saves against the German players that served as a source of inspiration for his team. This was evident by the smile he shared with Tsubasa.

In the final moments of the match, Japan’s Misaki and Tsubasa executed one of the most impressive sequences of the entire competition, ultimately resulting in Tsubasa scoring the winning goal and securing Japan’s victory as champions.

What to Expect from Captain Tsubasa Episode 36?

Hyuga in the most recent episode (Image via Studio Kai).

Given that the final has concluded and the protagonists are now left to celebrate, it is highly probable that Captain Tsubasa episode 36 will focus on the aftermath of the Germany and Japan match.

Additionally, it should be noted that Tsubasa and his friends are sure to share some wonderful experiences as this episode marks the end of the arc and what follows can be seen as an epilogue that concludes their journey in this season.