Captain Tsubasa: Rise of New Champions is an arcade-style football game for the Nintendo Switch that blends the high-energy action of the beloved anime with fast-paced soccer gameplay. The "NSP" and "EU" designations typically refer to the digital format (Nintendo Submission Package) and the European regional version of the game. Core Gameplay Mechanics
Captain Tsubasa: Rise of New Champions, developed by Tamsoft and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment, adapts Yoichi Takahashi’s beloved soccer (football) manga and anime into a fast-paced, stylized video game that aims to capture the spirit of the original while delivering modern, accessible gameplay. Released across platforms in 2020–2021, the title combines dramatic, anime-inspired presentation with arcade-oriented mechanics to offer both fans and newcomers an energetic soccer experience.
Size
: While the PC version requires roughly 37 GB Steam , the Switch .nsp base game is significantly smaller, usually around 14-15 GB .
World Stage:
Compete in the Junior Youth World Challenge against international powerhouses. 🌐 Multiplayer & Online Captain Tsubasa: Rise of New Champions (Switch) Review
Some of the key features of Captain Tsubasa: Rise of New Champions include:
Supported Languages
: Includes English, French, German, Italian, and Spanish.
1. Episode: Tsubasa
A retelling of the original anime story arc. Players control Tsubasa Ozora and the Nankatsu squad as they aim for the national championship, facing off against rivals like Wakabayashi, Hyuga, and the formidable Toho Academy. The mode is presented with high-quality cutscenes and voice acting, making it feel like playing through an interactive anime season.
- Character Pass (featuring rising stars like Michael, Rivaul, and Shingo Aoi).
- New episodes for the "New Hero" mode.
- Episodic content from the Rising Sun manga arc.