I don't know anything about Captain Tsubasa, but just kicking a ball in his new game looks awesome Eurogamer.net If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. I don't know anything about Captain Tsubasa, but just kicking a ball in his new game looks awesome I can't wait to give it a shot. News by Wesley Yin-Poole Deputy Editorial Director Updated on 19 Feb 2020 22 comments I don't know anything about Captain Tsubasa, but I am going to play his new video game because every kick of the ball looks like a Dragon Ball fight and I can't wait to give it a try. My (very) basic research tells me Captain Tsubasa is a manga from the '80s that was a massive hit in Japan. There's an anime, too - and it's still going. It's all about the title character, a school kid who dreams of playing for Japan at the World Cup. Today, publisher Bandai Namco released a video showcasing the story mode for Captain Tsubasa: Rise Of New Champions. I'm not entirely sure what's going on, but I'm kicking every ball right with the players. Watch on YouTube Speaking of the players, they seem to be able to conjure the help of various animals as they kick and tackle, such as a falcon (one of the players is described as a "falcon shooter"). Makoto Soda is dubbed "ace killer". The Tachibana Bros combine for some sort of aerial acrobatic move that sees the soles of their boots meet before they hit a "twin shot". Mitsuru Sano is "performer on field", which I assume means he's a number 10. The ball is often on fire. One kick turns the ball into a swerving razorblade. At one point a player summons the power of what I think is a dump truck. One player shoots the ball so hard it drives the keeper back into his goal. There's a bear on the field, too. Tsubasa, though, trumps them all with the "Drive Shot", a strike that summons the power of an eagle. As he wallops the ball he screams "take off!" The ball then defies the laws of physics, much like a Roberto Carlos free kick, for top bins. As a veteran FIFA player who hit the wall with FIFA 20 late last year, I am very much up for a football video game palate cleanser and I cannot wait to give Captain Tsubasa a shot. I'm sure the actual football match gameplay won't be up to much, but with this much enthusiasm, gravity-defying tackling and super shot screaming on show I know I'm going to have a good time. EA Sports, take note! I want more animal summons on the pitch for FIFA 21. Anyway, I have so many questions about Captain Tsubasa. Does he realise his dream of playing for Japan in the World Cup? How come everyone's got all these super football powers in the first place? And what's up with that dump truck? Become a Eurogamer subscriber and get your first month for £1 Get your first month for £1 (normally £3.99) when you buy a Standard Eurogamer subscription. Enjoy ad-free browsing, merch discounts, our monthly letter from the editor, and show your support with a supporter-exclusive comment flair! Support us View supporter archive More News Splatoon 3 Amiibos will be out next month Ink-coming! 3 Fans think Phil Spencer's shelf is teasing the Xbox Game Pass streaming box UPDATE: Xbox confirms old Keystone prototype. 59 Modder dives into Demon's Souls files following PS5 jailbreak, discovers fabled Ring of the Chieftain Who knows what's nexus? 4 Google announces cloud gaming Chromebooks less than a fortnight after Stadia shutdown GeForce Now preinstalled. 11 Latest Articles Preview Football Manager's new Console edition is the best you'll get without a PC Getting Touch-right. Splatoon 3 Amiibos will be out next month Ink-coming! 3 Fans think Phil Spencer's shelf is teasing the Xbox Game Pass streaming box UPDATE: Xbox confirms old Keystone prototype. 59 Modder dives into Demon's Souls files following PS5 jailbreak, discovers fabled Ring of the Chieftain Who knows what's nexus? 4 Supporters Only Premium only Off Topic: Take a minute to appreciate Cookin' with Coolio's incredible scallops recipe. What a great book. Premium only Off Topic: Reading City of Glass in comic form "Where exactly am I going?" Premium only Off Topic: Il Buco is a transporting film about a really big hole Underlands. Off-Topic Netflix handled Sandman brilliantly It was Dreamy. 9 Buy things with globes on them And other lovely Eurogamer merch in our official store! Explore our store