After the initial rivalry between Tsubasa’s Nankatsu Elementary and Wakabayashi’s Shutetsu Elementary, the best players from various local schools are selected to form a single representative team for Nankatsu City.
: This episode also introduces the "Golden Duo" dynamic as Taro Misaki appears, marking a turning point for the team’s offensive potential. Series Overview Captain Tsubasa: Road to 2002 Episode 5
: Tsubasa is officially named the captain of the new Nankatsu team. However, he immediately faces the challenge of uniting players who were previously rivals. The team struggles with internal friction as the "Shutetsu Quartet" (Izawa, Kisugi, Taki, and Takasugi) and other members find it difficult to play cohesively. Captain Tsubasa: Road to 2002 Episode 5