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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- special
- Episodes
- 1
- Episode length
- 114 min
- Total watch time
- 1 h 54 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- April 2, 1980
- Season
- Spring 1980
- Source
- Manga
- Director
- Satoshi Dezaki
- Original creator
- Akio Chiba
- Music
- Toshiyuki Kimori
- Country
- Japan
- Also known as
- Captain (1980)
- Score across sites
- 5.77/10
Estimated watch time
1h 54m
⚡ 1 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Baseball20%
overview details
Synopsis
Before Captain became a TV series it was a one-shot TV special that garnered the highest ratings of any anime that month. For its re-run on August 20th, 30 minutes of new content was added in which brought in more ratings that trumped the previous statistic.
Should you watch Captain?
Worth a look if you enjoy sports.
At about 1 h 54 min in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Where to Watch Officially
A streaming link is not listed for this title yet.
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Akio Chiba
- Director
- Satoshi Dezaki
- Music
- Toshiyuki Kimori
Where it fits in the series
- Optional extras: Captain (TV)
Related entries
Captain FAQ
How many episodes does Captain have?
Captain has 1 episodes of about 114 minutes each, roughly 1 h 54 min in total.
Is Captain finished?
Yes. Captain has finished airing — the final episode aired April 2, 1980.
Is there a season 2 of Captain?
No sequel is listed for Captain as of October 2026. You can continue the story in the original manga.
Is Captain based on a manga?
Yes. Captain adapts the manga by Akio Chiba.