Yoichi Takahashi announces the new stage that Captain Tsubasa will have
Captain Tsubasa, the work of Yoichi Takahashi, is one of the longest-running and most iconic manga/anime in the industry.which has amazed millions of fans who grew up closely following the fascinating football premise that this manga addressed for so many years, giving several generations of followers incredible moments that will last over time.
A few months ago, Yoichi Takahashi surprised fans by announcing his retirement for health reasons, news that anticipated the end of the Oliver and Benji mangawhich, unfortunately, after 43 years ended its serialization in Japan a few days ago, this being a detail that will leave a huge void in the industry.
However, it seems that Yoichi Takahashi is still determined to continue expanding Captain Tsubasa's legacysince it has revealed that the series will enter a new stage that will continue to offer this fascinating and beloved story.
Yoichi Takahashi announces a new stage of Captain Tsubasa
As we have already mentioned, Captain Tsubasa It is one of the best mangas in history, which is not surprising, since Takahashi narrated and made its plot a complete wonder that captivated fans for 4 decades with the exciting football adventures of Oliver and Benji, who played epic matches that, to this day, continue to cause the same emotion in the fans.
The ending of the Captain Tsubasa manga left many fans distraught, because this is an irreplaceable work that has marked the childhood and hearts of millions. However, apparently, things will not stop there, as Oliver and Benji will continue playing matches. And recently, Yoichi Takahashi has shared a letter of thanks to followers in which he also announces the new plans he has for the series.
Through X, the account called @WSJ_manga, has shared the emotional message from Yoichi Takahashi in which he thanks the fans for accompanying him for so many years. Furthermore, he also took the opportunity to announce the new stage of Captain Tsubasabecause Oliver and Benji will continue to excite fans with their matches.
Yoichi Takahashi's Message on the continuation of 'Captain Tsubasa'.
The series will continue as a 'draft serialization' in the new Captain Tsubasa WORLD website opening on April 4th, 2024. https://t.co/Hl9zQZYas6 https://t.co/nLpuJCEQWr pic.twitter.com/TAroEXNX6d
— Shonen Jump News (@WSJ_manga) April 2, 2024
Yoichi Takahashi thanked the fans for their great support for years commenting the following:
“Thank you for continuing to support Captain Tsubasa. Now that I've finished drawing the final chapter of the series, I feel relieved to have everything finished and feel liberated enough to lead a life without any more future deadlines. I will be retiring from being a mangaka, but since I still enjoy drawing and making up stories, I will continue to do so in the future. I may end up semi-retired, but I intend to continue my creative pursuits“.
In this message Takashi also revealed that he will continue Captain Tsubasa's story through the website called “Captain Tsubasa World” in which he plans to upload new stories of his work in draft formatsince the chapters will not be drawn or toned, because in this way you will be able to accelerate the pace of writing and delivering the work to all your readers.
This is excellent news for die-hard Captain Tsubasa fans.since you will be able to continue enjoying this great story in a new format that will give greater freedom and fluidity to Takashi, who will continue providing new chapters of Captain Tsubasa: Rising Sung Finalsso fans will be able to continue creating memorable memories of these iconic football games.
Without a doubt, Yoichi Takahashi has proven to be an artist very dedicated to his work and his fansbecause this new stage of Captain Tsubasa will continue to expand the legacy of this long-lived and iconic work that continues to fill readers with great enthusiasm.