Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 26
- Episode length
- 25 min
- Total watch time
- 10 h 50 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- January 10, 1983 – July 4, 1983
- Season
- Winter 1983
- Source
- Manga
- Director
- Satoshi Dezaki
- Original creator
- Akio Chiba
- Music
- Toshiyuki Kimori
- Age rating
- PG — Children
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 65/100
- Also known as
- Captain, Captain (1983)
- Score across sites
- 6.50/10
Tags & Tropes
Synopsis
The original is an impressive sports manga featuring not heroes, but common boys, and the story depicts the growth of Sumiya 2 junior high school baseball team (the successive captains and players) in downtown Tokyo. Takao Taniguchi, who was a substitute player of the second team of Aoba Gakuin, a prestigious junior high school in the baseball world, but he transferred to Sumiya 2 and he became the captain of the baseball club. After steady training, the team try to do a final game in the regional preliminaries, against Aoba Gakuin.
Should you watch Captain (TV)?
Probably, if you enjoy sports, especially stories with baseball.
Reception is positive but mixed: 65/100 on AniList, with 60% of 160 ratings at 8/10 or higher.
16.4% of viewers drop it before the end, more than most, so give it a few episodes to see if it clicks.
At about 10 h 50 min in total, plan on one to two weeks at a couple of episodes a day.
Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Episodes
26 episodes are listed.
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Akio Chiba
- Director
- Satoshi Dezaki
- Character design
- Keizou Shimizu
- Music
- Toshiyuki Kimori
Where it fits in the series
- Start here. Captain (TV) is the first entry in its story.
- Watch next: Play Ball (2005)
- Optional extras: Captain Gekijouban, Captain
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Captain (TV) FAQ
How many episodes does Captain (TV) have?
Captain (TV) has 26 episodes of about 25 minutes each, roughly 10 h 50 min in total.
How long does it take to watch Captain (TV)?
About 10 h 50 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 13 days; at one hour a day, about 11 days.
Is Captain (TV) finished?
Yes. Captain (TV) has finished airing — the final episode aired July 4, 1983.
Is there a season 2 of Captain (TV)?
Yes — the story continues in Play Ball (2005).
Where do I start Captain (TV)?
Start here: Captain (TV) is the first entry, followed by Play Ball.
Is Captain (TV) based on a manga?
Yes. Captain (TV) adapts the manga by Akio Chiba.
Where can I watch Captain (TV)?
Captain (TV) is listed on YouTube. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.