Captain Tsubasa (Mega-CD video game)

Captain Tsubasa is a 1994 football-themed interactive movie video game developed and published by Tecmo exclusively for the Mega-CD (Sega CD) in Japan. It is based on the popular Captain Tsubasa manga and anime series.

The game blends elements of visual novels, adventure games, and sports games, primarily focusing on cutscenes and dialogue interspersed with interactive sections where the player makes decisions during key moments in football matches. These decisions affect the outcome of the plays and the overall narrative. Unlike typical sports games, the player does not directly control the characters’ movements in real-time. Instead, the game utilizes a command-based system where the player chooses from a selection of actions for each player on the field.

The game's narrative covers a portion of the Captain Tsubasa storyline, typically focusing on Tsubasa Ozora's journey as a young football prodigy. The game uses digitized voices and animated cutscenes to enhance the presentation and bring the characters to life. It is known for its dramatic presentation, over-the-top special moves, and faithfulness to the source material. It remains a cult classic amongst fans of both the series and the Mega-CD console.