In an official announcement, Shueisha, the publisher of "Captain Tsubasa," revealed that the manga, which has been serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump since 1981, will end its run in April this year. The final chapter of the series will be featured in the 20th volume of "Captain Tsubasa" magazine, scheduled to be released in early April.
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The manga's creator, Yoichi Takahashi, expressed his gratitude to the fans for their continuous support throughout the years. With a serialization period of 43 years since its debut in Weekly Shonen Jump, Takahashi has been contemplating how far he can continue depicting the story of "Captain Tsubasa." Ultimately, he decided that it would be better to conclude the story rather than push himself beyond his physical limits.
Takahashi mentioned that he already has a rough outline for the story's conclusion in his mind. The ongoing Olympic arc, titled "Rising Sun," which is currently being serialized in "Captain Tsubasa" magazine, will be included, along with future storylines. However, he acknowledged that it would take more than 40 years to fully depict his ideas through manga. Instead, he plans to convey the essence of the story through summaries and other means.
While Takahashi mentioned that he hasn't faced any major health issues so far and is in relatively good health, he acknowledged the challenges of aging, including deteriorating eyesight and dizziness. Furthermore, the decline in his physical abilities, as well as the changes brought about by the digitalization trend, have slowed down his manga creation process. The COVID-19 pandemic, which started in 2020, has also made it difficult to maintain a stable workforce. Additionally, Takahashi acknowledged the impact of the passing of his role model and renowned manga artist, Shinji Mizushima.
Takahashi emphasized that the decision to end "Captain Tsubasa" was not an easy one. While readers who have enjoyed the series may feel a sense of loss and sadness, he hopes they can understand and support his decision. In the 19th volume of "Captain Tsubasa" magazine, released on January 5th, Takahashi detailed his true emotions and decision-making process behind this choice. The current ongoing storyline will reach its conclusion in the 20th volume of "Captain Tsubasa" magazine, which is slated for release in early April. Following this, "Captain Tsubasa" magazine will come to an end as well.Takahashi concluded by expressing his determination to give his all in completing the final chapters of the series. He requested the readers to continue accompanying him until the very end. As for the future of "Captain Tsubasa," he promised to share details regarding its continuation once he decides on the method and platform. He asked for patience from the readers during this waiting period."Captain Tsubasa" is a sports manga that focuses on the growth of soccer prodigy Tsubasa Ozora, alongside his teammates and rivals. Since its serialization in Shueisha's Weekly Shonen Jump in 1981, the manga has sold over 90 million copies worldwide. It has been adapted into anime, games, and other media, enjoying popularity in more than 50 countries and regions globally. Many famous soccer players have openly declared themselves as fans of the series.