Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to Captain Tsubasa: Road to 2002 List

• Kuroko's Basketball - Focuses on teamwork and personal growth in the competitive world of sports.
• Haikyuu!! - Centers around high school volleyball and the importance of camaraderie and skill.
• Slam Dunk - Classic basketball anime that emphasizes teamwork and rivalry themes.
• Eyeshield 21 - Deals with American football and character development in a sports setting.
• Yuri on Ice - Focuses on competitive figure skating, featuring themes of passion and perseverance.
• Ace of Diamond - A baseball-centric series that highlights training and competitive spirit.
• Giant Killing - Revolves around soccer and the underdog story of a struggling team.
• Buzzer Beater - Follows basketball players and their challenges in national and intergalactic tournaments.
• Days - Centers on soccer and the growth of players through intense competition.
• Free! - Focuses on swimming and friendships, showcasing the journey of competitive athletes.
• Initial D - Features street racing as a sport with themes of rivalry and personal ambition.
• Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress - While not strictly a sports anime, the teamwork and struggle against odds resonate similarly.
• Fighting Spirit - Boxing-focused series that emphasizes determination and personal growth.
• Chihayafuru - Centers on competitive card game while focusing on character growth and friendship.
• One Outs - Psychological sports anime centered around baseball and strategic plays.
• Major - Follows a young boy aspiring to be a baseball player, showcasing growth through challenges.
• Captain Tsubasa - The original series that inspired many with its high soccer ambitions.
• Run with the Wolves - Focuses on adventure and sportsmanship through running in nature.
• Kuroko's Basketball: Last Game - Continuation of the Kuroko’s Basketball story, emphasizing sportsmanship and competition.
• So Ra No Wo To - Not a sports series, but contains themes of teamwork and overcoming obstacles.
• Ping Pong: The Animation - A unique take on table tennis emphasizing rivalries and personal growth.
• Ballroom e Youkoso - Focuses on the competitive world of ballroom dancing and self-discovery.
• Megalobox - Boxing anime that showcases grit, determination, and fighting spirit.
• Kaze ga Tsuyoku Fuiteiru - A story about marathon runners nurtures themes of teamwork and determination.
• Welcome to the Ballroom - Explores competitive dance, emphasizing character evolution and teamwork.
• Danganronpa: The Animation - Features competitive survival with similar themes of teamwork and strategy.
• Run with the Wind - Marathon running as a sport with themes of camaraderie and personal growth.
• Little Busters! - Deals with friendships and overcoming challenges, emphasizing teamwork.
• Barnyard - A comedic take on farm life with sports-like competitions among animals.
• Your Lie in April - While focused on music, it shares themes of personal growth and teamwork.
• Crows Zero - Follows high school gangs with themes of rivalry and personal development.
• Beyblade - Competitions with teams and friendships forming bonds over a competitive environment.
• Tamayura - Focuses on the importance of friendship and personal dreams in a community setting.
• Volleyball: The Animation - Aiming to bring the sport of volleyball to reach a wider audience with its competitive spirit.
• Taisho Otome Fairy Tale - Although primarily romance, themes of support and growth reflect sports mentality.
• Dragon Ball - Features intense training and friendly competition that inspires growth.
• No Game No Life - Centers around competitive strategy games with a focus on teamwork.
• Big Windup! - Focuses on baseball, friendship, and developing strategies in a sports club.
• The Prince of Tennis - Another classic that focuses on tennis and the journey of its players.
• Rock Lee & His Ninja Pals - A light-hearted take on ninja training and competitions, focusing on growth.
• Ouran High School Host Club - Emphasizes friendship and comedic rivalry while not strictly a sports series.
• Gundam Build Fighters - Features competitive battling with friendship and strategy elements.
• Kyoukai no Rinne - Incorporates competitions and friendships in an otherworldly setting.