The anime, however, ran out of manga material very quickly. To fill 52 episodes, the producers extended the "flashback" segments to ridiculous lengths, re-animated old matches from World Youth , and invented a completely new, non-canon "Barcelona Arc" involving a fictional pre-season tournament.
In this era, the "Golden Generation" of Japanese football finally tests their skills in the most competitive leagues in the world: Captain Tsubasa- Road to 2002
"Captain Tsubasa: Road to 2002" is a popular Japanese anime series that aired from 2001 to 2002. The series is a sequel to the original "Captain Tsubasa" series, which was first released in the 1980s. The story follows the journey of Tsubasa Ozora, a young and talented soccer player, as he navigates his way through the world of professional soccer. The anime, however, ran out of manga material very quickly
The Evolution of a Legend: An Analysis of Captain Tsubasa: Road to 2002 The series is a sequel to the original