Konami revealed a partnership for all football and anime fans, eFootball , a prominent title in the sports games scene, joins the universe of Captain Tsubasa , known in Brazil as Super Champions, in a crossover that combines nostalgia and innovation.
The announcement was made on the game's official social networks, highlighting the presence of stars such as Neymar, Messi and Suárez alongside Oliver Tsubasa and other iconic characters from the anime. The new feature will be implemented after server maintenance, scheduled for the 5th, but the details of the integration have not yet been fully disclosed.
The evolution of eFootball and the focus on free-to-play
Since dropping the PES (Pro Evolution Soccer) name, eFootball has undergone a significant transformation. The game, now free-to-play, relies on frequent updates and prominent partnerships to maintain relevance in the market.
The current version, v4.0, is proof of the technical and graphical evolution that the title has achieved in recent years. The specialized channel ElAnalistaDeBits recently published a video comparing the changes, highlighting visual improvements and gameplay adjustments.
Furthermore, the collaboration with Captain Tsubasa reinforces the game's nostalgic appeal, targeting both fans of the original 1990s series and those who have followed modern versions of the franchise.
Super Champions: from anime to eFootball screens
Originally released in Japan as Captain Tsubasa, the anime won over generations by mixing the passion for football with exciting stories and spectacular plays. In Brazil, shown as Super Champions, it marked an era on TV Manchete.
The partnership with eFootball symbolizes a meeting between two forms of entertainment that have been consolidated in recent decades. While the anime transported young people to a fictional world of heroic football, Konami's game brings the emotion of the sport to the players' control.
The debut of the collaboration with Captain Tsubasa coincides with another important event: the start of the eFootball World Cup. It will be carried out in partnership with FIFA. Thus, being able to attract more attention to the title and consolidate its global expansion strategy. The announcement shows that Konami is betting on a model that mixes constant updates, official competitions and nostalgia.
