Captain Tsubasa episode 38: Release date and time, what to expect, and more

The anticipated release of Captain Tsubasa episode 38 is on June 23, 2024, at 4 pm IST. This episode is expected to feature the Japanese team’s return to their home country. It is likely to address the consequences of their victory in the Junior Youth Tournament and also include Tsubasa’s mini-arc with Kanda from the manga.

Despite Kumi’s predictable rejection after confessing her feelings to Tsubasa, she still requested that he share his romantic interest with Sanae, as depicted throughout the majority of the series. However, Kanda, a fellow student with a boxing background, also harbors feelings for Sanae, resulting in a confrontation between him and Tsubasa, albeit with notable differences from the original manga.

As a result, it is highly probable that Captain Tsubasa episode 38 will focus on their experiences in Japan, as the tournament in France has come to an end. The preview images for the next episode revealed glimpses of the players’ post-tournament future, which is likely to be the next topic to be explored.

Please be advised that the following article may contain spoilers for episode 38 of Captain Tsubasa.

Captain Tsubasa Episode 38: Epilogue of the Junior Youth Tournament

Sanae and Tsubasa in the most recent episode (Image via Studio Kai)

According to Crunchyroll, the next episode of Captain Tsubasa, episode 38, is scheduled to be released on Sunday, June 23 at 5:30 pm JST. Fans in various time zones can refer to the following list for the release dates and times:

Time zone	Release time and date
Pacific Daylight Time	4:30 am, Sunday, June 23
Eastern Daylight Time	1:30 am, Monday, June 24
British Summer Time	3:30 am, Sunday, June 23
Central European Summer Time	2:30 am, Monday, June 24
Indian Standard Time	4 pm, Sunday, June 23
Philippine Standard Time	6:30 pm, Sunday, June 23
Australia Central Standard Time	7:30 pm, Sunday, June 23

Japanese fans who want to stay updated on Tsubasa and his friends in the Junior Youth arc can tune in to TV Tokyo, a renowned anime platform in the country, to watch the series.

International viewers can stream the episode on Crunchyroll with a subscription.

Recap of the Latest Episode

The latest installment of the show featured Tsubasa returning to his daily routine at school, balancing his duties as a coach for the football team with preparations for his upcoming trip to Brazil. Meanwhile, Kumi mustered up the courage to confess her feelings to Tsubasa, but she was met with rejection, as she had anticipated since she was aware of Tsubasa’s love for Sanae Nakazawa. This led the protagonist to finally confess his love to Sanae.

Meanwhile, Ishizaki and the other Japanese students who learn from Tsubasa were with Sanae when Kanda, a fellow student and boxer, approached her. Kanda, who has feelings for Sanae, challenged Tsubasa to a fight for her affections. However, Tsubasa refused and only engaged in the duel because Kanda had unintentionally hurt Sanae.

In comparison to the source material, several significant alterations were made, such as Ishizaki being pushed by Kanda instead of multiple characters and Kanda only pushing Sanae without causing her harm. Additionally, while Tsubasa does inflict physical harm on Kanda in the manga, this aspect is greatly modified in this version.

What to Expect from Captain Tsubasa Episode 38? (Speculative)

Kanda in the most recent episode (Image via Studio Kai)

It is expected that episode 38 of Captain Tsubasa will serve as an epilogue, centering on Tsubasa and his teammates returning home and addressing various events in their personal lives.

The preview images for the upcoming episode revealed the aftermath of the Junior Youth tournament for certain players, indicating that it may be the main focus of the episode.