| Rekindling the Passion for Football! |
| Tokyo, Japan –September 19, 2023– Internationally acclaimed mobile game developer, DeNA, has announced an upcoming testing phase for Captain Tsubasa: Ace. As a mobile game licensed from the famous anime IP “Captain Tsubasa”, it is set to immerse football game enthusiasts on the Android platform into the nostalgic world of this classic IP and to ensure a top-notch gaming experience. |
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| The iconic anime IP ‘Captain Tsubasa’ crafted by Japanese manga artist Yoichi Takahashi narrates the compelling journey of talented football player Tsubasa Oozora. The series with its unique storyline, intricate character designs, and electrifying football techniques quickly gained international acclaim. It even left a notable imprint on the real-world football scene. It was also credited for inspiring a multitude of professional football players at home and abroad. With the licensing rights to this celebrated IP, the seasoned development team behind ‘Captain Tsubasa: Ace’ has crafted a competitive online multiplayer football game. |
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| Players can take control of classic characters like Tsubasa Oozora, Kojiro Hyuga, and Genzo Wakabayashi, showcasing their dazzling special moves, reliving the gripping story arcs, and indulging in intense football showdowns. This new testing phase is committed to presenting an even more exhilarating gaming experience, immersing players into the unique world of ‘Captain Tsubasa: Ace’. Stay tuned for what’s to come! |
| FeaturesOfficial IP rights and 3D animations recreate iconic match moments, allowing players to directly control and navigate classic characters on the pitch.The game offers an array of hands-on combat and strategic formations, catering to both action and strategy aficionados.A comprehensive roster of licensed characters will be introduced over time, enabling players to assemble their dream team.Classic storylines from the anime will be resurrected, evoking the golden memories of passionate soccer moments, reigniting the initial zeal and emotions. |
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| About DeNA DeNA (pronounced “D-N-A”) develops and operates a broad range of mobile and online services including games, e-commerce and entertainment content distribution. Established in Tokyo in 1999 as a small startup with the launch of an online auction service, DeNA has continuously expanded its business portfolio. Since its founding, DeNA’s culture has remained rooted in the idea of constantly embracing new challenges. Rather than sticking to a specific business domain, DeNA has evolved by launching one pioneering business after another, many of which have become major drivers of the company’s growth. DeNA was founded in 1999 by three entrepreneurs in Tokyo to launch the online auctions service Bidders, but then just three years later the company evolved it into an online shopping mall. Anticipating the sea change ahead, the company moved into the mobile arena by launching the mobile-only auction service Mobaoku in 2004. DeNA’s pursuit of new businesses continued at pace after it went public in 2005. Mobage, DeNA’s mobile social network, launched in 2006 and was an instant hit, growing into one of Japan’s largest mobile websites. Following the 2009 launch of the genre-defining social mobile game hit Kaito Royale on Mobage, DeNA grew to over 2,000 employees. DeNA believes that all of these services are the result of its corporate culture to always think from the users’ point of view, and to be willing to break the established paradigm. Releasing games for the international market, launching new services such as its manga magazine app, as well as in healthcare and automotive, DeNA continues to search for new challenges across a variety of fields. |
