Yoichi Takahashi of "Captain Tsubasa" fame has drawn illustrations for the "NEXT SUPER HERO Project"! An interview with Yoichi Takahashi has also arrived!

An exclusive interview with Yoichi Takahashi, author of the legendary soccer manga "Captain Tsubasa," who is the leader of the cheering squad in the "NEXT SUPER HERO Project," has arrived.

TOYO TIRES will broadcast "Junichi Davidson's World Dream Tours Part II - Dreams of Growth -" on BS Asahi on Saturday, May 5, 2018 from 3:00pm to 3:54pm.

This program is a part of the "NEXT SUPER HERO Project" launched by TOYOTIRES, which invites soccer boys and girls from all over Japan to submit their "dreams" to become the next super heroes. With the full cooperation of AC Milan of Italy's Serie A, Leicester City of England's Premier League, and Gamba Osaka of Japan's J-League, three teams with which TOYOTIRES has a sponsorship agreement, five boys and girls who aspire to become heroes will meet their dream players and challenge their big dreams.

Yoichi Takahashi, author of the legendary soccer manga "Captain Tsubasa," is the leader of the "NEXT SUPER HERO Project" cheering squad. He has also drawn illustrations for the project.

Comedian Junichi Davidson, well-known for his impersonation of Keisuke Honda, appeared on the program as a special supporter, cheering everyone on.
The children were taught how to play soccer by their heroes, Shinji Okazaki (Leicester City), Riccardo Montolivo (AC Milan), Leonardo Bonucci (AC Milan), Yasuhito Endo (Gamba Osaka), Akira Kurata (Gamba Osaka), and Hitoshi Izumisawa (Gamba Osaka). The program is designed to help children realize their dreams of becoming future J-League players and future Nadeshiko by teaching them how to play soccer.

The following is an interview with Davidson Junichi and Yoichi Takahashi, who appeared in the program.

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Yoichi Takahashi

We interviewed Yoichi Takahashi, the author of the legendary soccer manga "Captain Tsubasa," who is the head of the "NEXT SUPER HERO Project" support group and also drew illustrations for the project. He shared his thoughts on the project and talked about his own superhero and his message to children who have dreams.

─ ─ As the leader of the "Next Super Hero Project," what are your impressions of the project?

I am honored to be a part of this project to support children.
I hope that not only the children who participated in the project, but also the children who watched the program and videos will have dreams and do their best.

─ You are the leader of the "Next Super Hero Project" cheering group, what was your dream when you were a child?

Ever since I was a child, I loved comic books and had a dream of becoming a cartoonist.
At the same time, I also liked sports very much and had a dream of becoming a baseball player.

─ ─ Is there a soccer player that you are most interested in right now?

Mohamed Salah (Liverpool)

─ Who is the "superhero" for you?

Osamu Tezuka.

─ What would you like to say to children who have dreams?

In the process of experiencing many encounters in the future, you may experience setbacks and hardships.
However, I believe that if you continue to hold on to your dreams without giving up, a path will eventually open up for you.
Please do your best to become a superhero who will surprise the world.

In addition, we interviewed Mr. Davidson Junichi, who traveled around the world with the hero candidates as a supporter this time.

Davidson Junichi

──What was your impression when you received this offer?

Keisuke Honda is no longer in Milan, and this time I would have more years in Milan than him, so I thought this was my chance to surpass him. LOL!

─ ─ What was your dream when you were a child?

I was always saying stupid things like becoming an explorer and digging for gold. As a result, I became a comedian, so I guess I am not so different from the image I had of chasing stupid dreams.

─ Who is your "superhero"?

TOYO TIRES, the company that always invites me to their events, is my superhero!

─ What would you like to say to children who have dreams?

I think there are many ways to have a dream.
It could be "I want to be a superhero," or it could be something as vague as "I want to have fun in the future. Either way, if you can think about what you need to do to make your dream come true from a young age and take action, you will be closer to achieving it. I didn't think about it when I was a child, though.

[Digest version of "Junichi Davidson's World Dream Tours Part II: The Growth of Your Dreams!