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E1 - A New Challenge

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[00:02] ---
    It was the championship match of the
    National Junior High Soccer Tournament.

[00:05] ---
    In an unprecedented twist,
    Nankatsu and Toho Academy

[00:08] ---
    managed to tie in what became
    a battle of blood, sweat, and tears.

SIGN    16TH MS NATIONAL SOCCER TOURNAMENT
    NANKATSU VS TOHO ACADEMY
[00:16] ---
    Now eternal rivals, Tsubasa Ozora
    and Kojiro Hyuga, stand among the chosen.

[00:22] ---
    The next arena, the world.
[00:26] ---
    New and powerful foes await!
[00:40] ---
    Keep it coming.
[00:45] ---
    Y-You're...
[00:49] ---
    Karl Heinz Schneider.
[00:52] ---
    My transfer to Munich is official.
[00:55] ---
    You're leaving Hamburg?
[00:58] ---
    What? But this's been
    your team from the beginning.
[01:02] ---
    This team made you who you are.
[01:05] ---
    The attacker Schneider,
    the defender Wakabayashi.
[01:08] ---
    You two have made Hamburg
    an unbeatable junior team.
[01:13] ---
    Because of you both, we have all the
    German and European titles this season.
[01:20] ---
    You're a traitor to Hamburg.
[01:24] ---
    It's simple.
    Munich has proven they value my skill.
[01:29] ---
    They'll let me make
    my Bundesliga debut next season.
[01:33] ---
    The where doesn't matter.
    I always give it my all.
[01:37] ---
    The team may change, but I don't.
[01:41] ---
    My objective is clear.
    I will become the strongest.
[01:46] ---
    I will be number one!
[01:48] ---
    I will be the best player in the world.
[01:53] ---
    That happens to be a goal of mine as well.
[01:58] ---
    How about one last match, Wakabayashi?
[02:02] ---
    Sounds good to me.
[02:06] ---
    Outside the penalty area wasn't it?
[02:08] ---
    Yeah.
[02:09] ---
    Genzo Wakabayashi, genius goal keeper.
[02:12] ---
    This season, not a single shot
    got past him from outside the penalty.
[02:19] ---
    Will Schneider be the one
    to finally break this streak?
[02:24] ---
    Hope you're ready, Wakabayashi.
[02:26] ---
    Bring it.
SIGN    CAPTAIN TSUBASA: JUNIOR YOUTH ARC
[02:52] ---
    
SIGN    EPISODE 1
    A NEW CHALLENGE
SIGN    SHIZUOKA PREFECTURE ALL JAPAN
    JUNIOR YOUTH TRAINING CAMP
[04:33] ---
    It's the third day of camp,
    and they're starting to push hard.
[04:38] ---
    Indeed.
[04:39] ---
    This European tour
[04:41] ---
    is not just to test us at the French
    International Junior Youth Tournament,
[04:45] ---
    but also to compete against
    next level world players.
[04:50] ---
    That's right, and we'll need to choose who
    our regulars will be for each position.
[04:56] ---
    Misugi-kun, as coach, I want you
[04:59] ---
    to see how they move, and figure out who
    should be a part of our starting lineup.
[05:04] ---
    Got it.
[05:05] ---
    All right, that's enough.
[05:07] ---
    Yes sir.
[05:13] ---
    This team...
[05:15] ---
    We've got our share of great players,
    but someone's missing.

[05:22] ---
    Of course, that someone's Tsubasa.
[05:26] ---
    He's a playmaker and he can score.
    We'll be unstoppable with him.

[05:33] ---
    I feel it in my bones.
[05:38] ---
    -Okay, it's reds vs whites.
    -But Tsubasa is recuperating at home now.
SIGN    OZORA
[05:43] ---
    A European tour
    seems just too far out of reach.

[05:48] ---
    Okay, read the next sentence.
[05:51] ---
    Disculpe-me de o interromper.
    Não há de quê.
[05:55] ---
    Okay, well done, Tsubasa.
[05:58] ---
    Phew I'm tired.
[06:00] ---
    Let's take a break, Carlos.
[06:03] ---
    No way. Before you know it
    you'll be healed up
[06:06] ---
    and playing soccer
    every waking moment again.
[06:09] ---
    We need to study now while we can.
[06:13] ---
    Now copy that sentence into your notebook.
[06:16] ---
    All right.
SIGN    YOU HAVE A MESSAGE
    ISHIZAKI
[06:19] ---
    Sorry, Carlos, it's Ishizaki.
[06:24] ---
    Tsubasa, the ball is your friend.
[06:27] ---
    We're about to go reds vs whites.
[06:29] ---
    We can't wait until we get to play
    with you. We'll be waiting.

[06:33] ---
    Guys, come on, line up.
[06:35] ---
    We're sending this to Tsubasa.
[06:37] ---
    To Tsubasa?
[06:39] ---
    Tsubasa, hurry up and join us.
    Hyuga and I are waiting.

[06:45] ---
    Matsuyama.
[06:48] ---
    When this camp is over,
    they're all going on the European tour.

[06:52] ---
    I wish I could be there too.
[06:55] ---
    If I go to Europe, maybe I can see
    Misaki and Wakabayashi.

[06:59] ---
    You're lucky, Tsubasa.
[07:02] ---
    You have so many good friends.
[07:04] ---
    Yeah. We're all friends from grade school.
[07:09] ---
    The first friend I made
    when I moved here was Ishizaki.
[07:20] ---
    I met Wakabayashi next.
[07:25] ---
    Soccer brought us all together.
[07:27] ---
    This is Wakabayashi, right?
    He's in Germany right now.
[07:32] ---
    Yup, he can stop any ball from outside
    the penalty area. He's a great goalie.
[07:38] ---
    Oh, so he's your rival, eh?
[07:41] ---
    Yeah.
[07:45] ---
    There it is! It's Fire Shot
    from outside the penalty area.
[07:51] ---
    This reminds me of the showdown
    Tsubasa and I had at the match.

[07:56] ---
    Until then, I had blocked all shots
    from outside the penalty area.

[08:01] ---
    The only one who broke
    my no-goal streak was Tsubasa.

[08:08] ---
    And now, Schneider, showdowns with you
    always remind me of Tsubasa.

[08:20] ---
    It's in.
[08:22] ---
    Schneider wins.
[08:24] ---
    So that's 50 wins 50 losses to date.
[08:29] ---
    You win. Your shots have gotten
    even more powerful.
[08:35] ---
    The ball actually stretched
    by my fingertips.
[08:38] ---
    You're headed to the top one day.
[08:42] ---
    Let's have a real showdown then,
    Wakabayashi.
[08:48] ---
    When do you leave for Munich?
[08:50] ---
    After I play one more match for Hamburg.
[08:56] ---
    You get it right, Wakabayashi?
[08:58] ---
    Yeah.
[09:01] ---
    Mikami promised me.
[09:04] ---
    The first match of the Japan junior team
    European tour is with Hamburg.

[09:11] ---
    I'll show them how much
    I've grown in Germany.
[09:15] ---
    Hey, Tsubasa,
    we came to see how you're doing.
[09:18] ---
    How's the injury?
[09:20] ---
    You guys.
[09:21] ---
    Tsubasa, we brought you this.
[09:23] ---
    Thanks.
[09:25] ---
    Kumi is the one who wanted to come visit.
[09:28] ---
    Aww, come on guys, I'm not that injured.
[09:32] ---
    Look, my shoulder and foot
    are almost better.
[09:36] ---
    I'm glad there was nothing wrong
    with your bones or tendons.
[09:39] ---
    You played so hard at nationals,
    Tsubasa, you're built super tough.
[09:46] ---
    I guess I've got my parents
    to thank for that.
[09:50] ---
    Tsubasa, I bet you can't wait
    to kick a ball.
[09:53] ---
    You're right. I think maybe I can...
[09:57] ---
    No, don't push yourself, Tsubasa.
[09:59] ---
    That's right. Don't move
    until you're completely recovered.
[10:03] ---
    That's right, and in the meantime,
    you study Portuguese.
[10:08] ---
    Oh yeah. Next year at this time,
    you'll be in Brazil.
[10:14] ---
    Yup.
[10:27] ---
    Coach.
[10:30] ---
    I came up with a list of regulars.
[10:33] ---
    Interesting, you and I came up
    with almost the same list.
[10:39] ---
    Using Matsuyama as defender
    is a bold move I didn't think of.
[10:43] ---
    Yes, in doing so,
[10:46] ---
    you have a solid line with goalie,
    defender, midfielder and forward.
[10:53] ---
    But this only works if Tsubasa can play.
[10:58] ---
    Correct, and then, there's Genzo.
[11:02] ---
    You mean Wakabayashi?
[11:04] ---
    If Genzo in Germany can participate,
    then our defense is even stronger.
[11:16] ---
    What's wrong, Kumi?
[11:17] ---
    -Sanae...
    -Huh?
[11:19] ---
    I was wondering about you and Tsubasa,
    and how you feel about him.
[11:23] ---
    I really like him.
[11:29] ---
    At first, I just admired him,
[11:32] ---
    but then, all of a sudden, I just
    sort of began to like him more and more.
[11:36] ---
    Before he leaves for Brazil,
    I'm going to tell him.
[11:43] ---
    I mean, if you like someone,
    you should tell them, right?
[11:48] ---
    Sorry, I've gotta go.
SIGN    NEXT DAY
[12:00] ---
    Okay, you're playing high schoolers.
[12:02] ---
    And Mihara Central High
    have a reputation as a strong team.
[12:06] ---
    Go out there and take advantage
    of this experience.
[12:09] ---
    Yes sir!
[12:10] ---
    All right, let's go.
[12:12] ---
    Yah!
[12:13] ---
    All right Japan Junior Youth,
    this is your first match.
SIGN    JAPAN JUNIOR YOUTH PRACTICE MATCH
    VS MIHARA CENTRAL HS
[12:21] ---
    Let's go!
    We can't lose to junior high kids.
[12:34] ---
    As expected, these high schoolers
    are proving to be a formidable bunch.
[12:38] ---
    Indeed. They've dominated the midfield.
[12:41] ---
    They're not letting us get the ball
    to our ace, Hyuga.
[12:51] ---
    You were right.
[12:53] ---
    Matsuyama the midfielder has come down
    to the defense line and is working hard.
[12:58] ---
    Yes, I thought his possession skill and
    tenacity were well-suited as a defender.
[13:03] ---
    There.
[13:04] ---
    Good clear.
[13:07] ---
    We can't win like this.
[13:09] ---
    Be patient, come on, Hyuga.
[13:12] ---
    My responsibility as playmaker for
    this match is to get a pass out to you.
[13:19] ---
    Until then,
    stay put in the forward position.
[13:22] ---
    That's right, we're not going
    to just keep getting pushed around.
[13:25] ---
    Don't forget,
    we're bigger than them.
[13:29] ---
    Aack! Matsuyama!
[13:30] ---
    Yes! Ishizaki the unpredictable.
[13:33] ---
    Way to go, Ishizaki.
[13:36] ---
    Hyuga, it's all yours.
[13:38] ---
    They're countering, get back.
[13:42] ---
    Matsuyama.
[13:46] ---
    Hyuga.
[13:47] ---
    He's finally got the ball.
[13:52] ---
    To discover my new goal to go
    from ace striker for Toho Academy,

[13:58] ---
    to becoming the ace striker
    for the Japan Junior Youth team.

[14:01] ---
    To determine my true worth...
[14:04] ---
    Will it work against high schoolers?
[14:07] ---
    Tiger Shot!
[14:16] ---
    He scored! We got the first point.
[14:19] ---
    
SIGN    TEAM JAPAN / BIRTHDATE JULY 28
    HEIGHT 167 CM / WEIGHT 55 KG / BLOOD TYPE A
[14:31] ---
    Sanae?
SIGN    OZORA
[14:32] ---
    Oh um, I was just passing by.
[14:36] ---
    I see. I need to go get his dad.
SIGN    OZORA
[14:40] ---
    Oh, sorry, I'll just be on my way.
[14:44] ---
    Come on, don't be silly.
    Tsubasa is upstairs.
[14:48] ---
    Okay, Sanae, I'm off.
[14:56] ---
    Tsubasa?
[15:01] ---
    Tsubasa?
[15:14] ---
    Get better soon, OK?
[15:19] ---
    Woah, what're you doing here?
[15:21] ---
    Oh sorry, did I wake you?
[15:25] ---
    Where's Mom?
[15:27] ---
    She went to get your dad.
[15:29] ---
    Oh, it's that time already.
[15:35] ---
    Hm? What is it?
[15:40] ---
    -Tsubasa.
    -Huh?
[15:44] ---
    Tsubasa, I...
[15:47] ---
    I'll turn the light on. It's getting dark.
SIGN    ISHIZAKI RYO
    INCOMING CALL
[16:02] ---
    Oh, you have a call.
[16:04] ---
    Yeah.
[16:07] ---
    Ishizaki.
[16:08] ---
    We won, Tsubasa.
[16:10] ---
    Three to one against high schoolers.
    Japan Junior Youth got our first win.
[16:15] ---
    You know Mihara Central High.
[16:18] ---
    Wow, they're a well-known team.
    That's great.
[16:21] ---
    They won against a high school team.
[16:24] ---
    Great job, guys.
[16:25] ---
    Hm? Who's there?
[16:27] ---
    It's Sanae.
[16:30] ---
    Oh did we interrupt something?
[16:32] ---
    Why?
[16:33] ---
    Never mind. Anyway, the midfield
    is struggling without you here.
[16:38] ---
    Tsubasa, it's Takeshi.
[16:41] ---
    All three points
    were scored by Hyuga today.
[16:44] ---
    It's a hat trick.
    You better get on it Tsubasa.
[16:49] ---
    Hyuga is unstoppable.
[16:51] ---
    Our camp is in Shizuoka too.
[16:55] ---
    Once you feel you can walk again,
    come and watch us practice.
[16:58] ---
    Yeah, for sure.
[17:01] ---
    I'm home.
[17:03] ---
    I'll catch you later.
[17:05] ---
    Tsubasa, I'm home.
[17:07] ---
    Hi Dad.
[17:09] ---
    How's your foot?
[17:11] ---
    It's pretty much better.
SIGN    JAPAN JUNIOR YOUTH WIN 2 IN A ROW AGAINST
    HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS IN PRACTICE MATCHES!
SIGN    VS MIHARA CENTRAL HIGH
    3-1
SIGN    VS TEIWA HIGH 2-0
[17:23] ---
    Hey, you guys.
[17:26] ---
    Tsubasa.
[17:27] ---
    Tsubasa.
[17:29] ---
    Is your foot okay?
[17:30] ---
    Yeah.
[17:34] ---
    The other team is here.
[17:38] ---
    -What?
    -Th-They're...
[17:40] ---
    Toho Academy, winners
    of the national high school tournament.
[17:46] ---
    A match against Toho Academy.
[17:48] ---
    Yeah.
[17:51] ---
    I think the players
    are more nervous than usual.
[17:55] ---
    If they can't play a good game
    against teams of this caliber,
[17:58] ---
    then we won't be able
    to win a single match in Europe.
[18:07] ---
    Okay go. Let's score this time.
[18:10] ---
    All right.
SIGN    JAPAN JUNIOR YOUTH PRACTICE MATCH
    VS TOHO ACADEMY HS
[18:14] ---
    I see the midfield
    is dominated today as well.
[18:19] ---
    Yeah.
[18:20] ---
    Come on, let's go.
[18:24] ---
    Tsubasa.
[18:26] ---
    If you were in the attacking midfielder
    position, this wouldn't be happening.
[18:31] ---
    Misugi.
[18:33] ---
    The same goes for you, right?
[18:40] ---
    Nice catch, Wakashimazu.
[18:43] ---
    If I was on that pitch...
[18:45] ---
    If I was there...
[18:49] ---
    Guys, time to counter.
[18:51] ---
    Yeah.
[18:54] ---
    Someone cover.
[18:55] ---
    I've never seen them play,
    but I have to say, they're great.
[18:58] ---
    Yeah.
[18:59] ---
    Everyone does their job
    and they all come together as a team.
[19:06] ---
    Okay, let's rebuild.
[19:09] ---
    Okay, here.
[19:11] ---
    Let's go.
[19:12] ---
    I guess we're shooting for the top
    of the world with this team.

[19:20] ---
    While they're on the defensive,
[19:24] ---
    the goal keeper Wakashimazu together with
    the solid defense of Jito and the others.

[19:29] ---
    Eighteen minutes into the second half,
[19:31] ---
    Sawada and Hyuga execute
    a combination play

[19:34] ---
    and Matsuyama coming up
    ties it with a shot.

SIGN    JAPAN JUNIOR YOUTH PRACTICE MATCH
    TOHO ACADEMY HS VS JAPAN JUNIOR YOUTH
[19:39] ---
    And the match is tied 1 to 1
    going into the final stage.

[19:45] ---
    Guys, one minute left.
    Keep pushing till the end.
[19:49] ---
    Go for the win!
[19:51] ---
    Tsubasa.
[19:52] ---
    All right, bring it in to me.
[19:54] ---
    Okay, here you go.
[19:56] ---
    Got it! What?
[19:58] ---
    It's a razor pass.
[19:59] ---
    It's a pass from Soda
    who overlapped Hyuga.
[20:04] ---
    And without trapping.
[20:05] ---
    Tiger Shot!
[20:13] ---
    Wh-What?
[20:15] ---
    We did it, he scored.
[20:17] ---
    Nice shot, Hyuga.
SIGN    JAPAN JUNIOR YOUTH PRACTICE MATCH
    TOHO ACADEMY HS VS JAPAN JUNIOR YOUTH
[20:20] ---
    Game over.
    With 2-1, Japan Junior Youth wins.
[20:25] ---
    Way to go, Hyuga.
[20:28] ---
    Hyuga, you've come a long way
    in a very short time.

[20:34] ---
    With that shot, my mind is made up.
[20:38] ---
    The captain of the Japan Junior Youth
    team is Kojiro Hyuga.

[20:44] ---
    Way to go, Japan Junior Youth.
[20:47] ---
    We won, Tsubasa.
[20:49] ---
    We're on a streak.
[20:50] ---
    Nice shot Hyuga.
[20:52] ---
    Yeah, great to see you. Misugi.
[20:56] ---
    Don't you have something for Tsubasa?
[20:59] ---
    Oh yeah.
[21:01] ---
    Is this...
[21:02] ---
    We were all told
    to wear whatever we liked,
[21:06] ---
    but no one wanted to wear number 10.
[21:10] ---
    But I haven't been to camp,
[21:14] ---
    and besides Hyuga and Matsuyama
    have always worn number 10.
[21:18] ---
    It's okay.
[21:19] ---
    We all decided that number 10
    representing Japan would be you.
[21:24] ---
    That's how it is, Tsubasa.
[21:26] ---
    Hyuga.
[21:28] ---
    Tsubasa, no one wears number 10 like you.
[21:33] ---
    Y-You guys.
[21:38] ---
    Oh jeez.
[21:40] ---
    What's up, Tsubasa?
[21:42] ---
    Now I really
    want to go to Europe even more.
SIGN    JAPAN JUNIOR YOUTH
    EUROPEAN TOUR MEMBER SELECTION
[21:51] ---
    With the match against Toho,
    all scheduled events for camp are done.
[21:57] ---
    Now I'll announce the members
    who will go on the European tour.
SIGN    NEXT EPISODE
    GREETINGS TO AN OLD RIVAL