Ep. 1
Encounters in Semi-Final
📅 April 12, 1984🕐 25 min
Synopsis
Musashi mysteriously doesn't field ace Misugi. This is because Misugi faces heart disease limiting extended play. Thus this tournament becomes Misugi's final soccer career. This Misugi, during quarterfinals—with 1-2 behind, finally deploys in final five minutes. His unveiled power matches Tsubasa equally or exceeds him, instantly game reversal happened. Yet match ends showing calm expression. Musashi's semifinal opponent is Nankatsu. To defeat Tsubasa, Misugi must play full-time, burning with fighting spirit. Tsubasa also pledges fighting despite knowing Misugi's heart secret. Semifinals lift curtain with various thoughts aboard—