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11 - 13 September 2026

ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi

Middle East Film & Comic Con (MEFCC)

Yoichi Takahashi

Find out everything you need to know about Yoichi!

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FRANCHISES: Captain Tsubasa

FUN FACTS!

1. The Captain Tsubasa Manga has over 90 million copies printed and has been translated in over 20 languages.

2. The Manga has inspired so many football players, including legends such as Zidane, Messi, Iniesta, Mbappe and many more.

3. Even after the end of its serialization, Captain Tsubasa continued to evolve, with the current run, "Rising Sun", appearing in the Captain Tsubasa Magazine.

4. Like his creator, Yoichi Takahashi, Tsubasa's birthday is on July 28th.


Biography

Created by Yoichi Takahashi, Captain Tsubasa is a Japanese manga that centers on the sport of football. Since premiering in Shueisha’s landmark manga anthology Weekly Shonen Jump in 1981, the series has grown into a legend that has inspired and delighted countless football fans around the world for decades.

Even after the end of the initial serialization, the story has continued to evolve with new works highlighting the growth and development of main character Tsubasa Ozora. The series’ popularity continues to thrive, with Captain Tsubasa 「Rising Sun」 currently appearing in Shueisha’s manga anthology, Captain Tsubasa Magazine.