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Captain Tsubasa Movie 04: The Great World Competition!! The Junior World Cup

Captain Tsubasa Movie 04: The Great World Competition!! The Junior World Cup

Representation Score

1.8/10

Minimal

1986

Director

Tatsuya Okamoto

Runtime

57 minutes

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The film presents a globalized sports spectacle, introducing various ethnic archetypes through an international tournament. While it broadens the narrative scope beyond Japan, it does so through a traditional lens emphasizing athletic meritocracy over social complexity. Representation serves the needs of a global competition, reinforcing period-typical social hierarchies centered around gender and physical ability.

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Category Breakdown

Does Captain Tsubasa Movie 04: The Great World Competition!! The Junior World Cup have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film follows the social norms of its time and does not include any non-conforming gender identities or same-sex romantic relationships. It emphasizes platonic friendships and competitive rivalries instead.

How does Captain Tsubasa Movie 04: The Great World Competition!! The Junior World Cup portray gender?

Limited

The movie features a traditional gender hierarchy where the cast is predominantly male, focusing on masculine physical achievements and the characters' roles in driving the story.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Captain Tsubasa Movie 04: The Great World Competition!! The Junior World Cup?

Fair

The film showcases diversity through international teams from the USA, Europe, and South America. Characters like Carlos Santana highlight non-Western excellence within a sports context.

How does Captain Tsubasa Movie 04: The Great World Competition!! The Junior World Cup represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film uses international sports as a neutral, meritocratic setting. It avoids isolationist narratives while maintaining a traditional view of national pride and sportsmanship.

Does Captain Tsubasa Movie 04: The Great World Competition!! The Junior World Cup include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no representation of physical or cognitive disabilities. The story centers on the peak physical abilities needed for high-level football competition.

Present on Screen

  • The tournament structure effectively introduces a variety of international archetypes from the USA, Europe, and South America.
  • Characters like Carlos Santana highlight non-Western excellence on a global stage.

Limited or Absent

  • The film lacks representation of gender diversity, focusing almost exclusively on male characters and masculine achievement.
  • There is no depiction of physical or cognitive disabilities, focusing solely on peak physical performance.
  • The narrative does not engage with complex identity politics or non-conforming gender identities.

Official Synopsis

Japan and Europe goes continental! This time, they arrange a tournament with 4 teams: Japan, USA, "All-Europe", and "All-South America". South America is rising to the tops of the bracket with their hidden weapon, Carlos Santana, who manages to avoid the tricks of his international opponents. How will Team Japan counter this impressive player?

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