Yoichi Takahashi
Yoichi Takahashi is a renowned Japanese manga artist best known for creating 'Captain Tsubasa,' a highly influential sports manga that began serialization in 1981. The series, which follows the journey of young soccer players, has garnered a massive following both in Japan and internationally, particularly in Europe, where it was known as 'Olive et Tom.' Despite announcing a semi-retirement in January 2024 to focus on his health, Takahashi remains dedicated to concluding Tsubasa's story, engaging fans through online releases of storyboards for the latest installment, 'Captain Tsubasa: Rising Sun Finals.' He continues to inspire new generations of readers and soccer enthusiasts alike.
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Guatemala· 2026-06-30
Yoichi Takahashi created the iconic anime Captain Tsubasa, which parallels the upcoming Brazil-Japan match.
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Italy· 2026-06-29
Yoichi Takahashi created the series that inspired the fictional match between Brazil and Japan.
De la tv noventera al Mundial: Brasil vs. Japón, el partido imposible de Oliver Atom por fin existe y por qué los samuráis pueden acabar con Neymar | tlcnota
Peru· 2026-06-29
Yoichi Takahashi is the author of the manga Captain Tsubasa and has announced his semi-retirement from regular publication.
« Olive et Tom » : l’auteur du manga, Yoichi Takahashi, « compte aller au bout de son histoire avec Tsubasa »
France· 2025-02-21