Tokyo, Japan – March 27, 2025 – KLab Inc. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo, Representative Director, President, and CEO: Tetsuya Sanada, hereinafter "KLab") announced that it has renewed its sponsorship agreement with the soccer club "Nankatsu SC," led by the Representative Director Yoichi Takahashi, the original creator of Captain Tsubasa, for the 2025 season.
In conjunction with this, the mobile game Captain Tsubasa: Dream Team will once again host the "Nankatsu SC Support Campaign." This year’s campaign will feature a special "Nankatsu SC Support Super Dream Festival," introducing middle schooler Tsubasa Ozora as a new player with a digital autograph from Yoichi Takahashi for a limited time. Additionally, users can participate in campaigns to earn in-game items such as "Dreamballs" based on the official match results of "Nankatsu SC."
KLab has been distributing the head-to-head football simulation game for smartphones, Captain Tsubasa: Dream Team, which is based on Captain Tsubasa, since 2017. Starting from the 2018 season, KLab has continuously sponsored "Nankatsu SC" and has hosted the world tournament for Captain Tsubasa: Dream Team, the "DREAM CHAMPIONSHIP," since 2019. Through these efforts, we have been engaging with fans of Captain Tsubasa, football enthusiasts, and users of the game in various ways.
"Nankatsu SC" was promoted from the Kanto Soccer League Division 2 to Division 1 in the 2021 season and is aiming to win the Kanto Division 1 League and be promoted to the Japan Football League (JFL) this season.
KLab empathizes with the team's attitude and, together with everyone involved with Katsushika City and Captain Tsubasa, will continue to support "Nankatsu SC" as they aim to join the J.League.
Nankatsu SC Support Campaign
Various in-game campaigns will be held, including gacha featuring a new player with digital autograph from Yoichi Takahashi and login bonuses.
Nankatsu SC Support Super Dream Festival
Event Period: Friday, March 28 until Friday, April 11 (JST/UTC+9)
This Transfer features the middle schooler Tsubasa Ozora as a new player. This particular version of Tsubasa Ozora will come with a digital autograph from Yoichi Takahashi.
*Note: The new player Tsubasa Ozora with an autograph from this Transfer is exclusive to the "Nankatsu SC Support" campaign and will not be included in subsequent Dream Festivals.
*Note: After the end of this Transfer, the new player Tsubasa Ozora introduced in this Transfer will be added to future Dream Festivals without an autograph.
Nankatsu SC Support Login Bonus
Event Period: Friday, March 28 until Wednesday, April 30 (JST/UTC+9)
Login to the game during the campaign period to receive up to 8 Dreamballs and 4,000 Customize Medals.
New items will be added to the Customize Medal Exchange Shop. Play the game and collect Nankatsu SC items!
- Nankatsu SC: Signboard
- Nankatsu SC: Monitor
- Nankatsu SC: Banner
*Please note that these items are in-game items.
Nankatsu SC Support: Dream Match
Event Period: Friday, March 28 until Thursday, December 25 (JST/UTC+9)
Event Medals obtained by clearing scenarios can be exchanged for fantastic rewards such as Dreamballs and SSR Transfer Tickets and more. Additionally, the "Nankatsu SC" 2025 season uniforms will be available as limited-time event rewards.
*Please note that the design may change at a later date.
- Nankatsu SC (2025) Home Kit
- Nankatsu SC (2025) Away Kit
- Nankatsu SC (2025) Keeper Kit
*Please note that these rewards are in-game items and not actual Nankatsu SC uniforms.
Nankatsu SC Support Rank Match
Event Period: Monday, March 31 until Wednesday, April 30 (JST/UTC+9)
To celebrate the campaign, better rewards are available from the Rank Match! Top-ranking users will receive exclusive badges plus lottery winners can also get merch!
- Rank within the top 10,000 to receive 50 Dreamballs and more
- Rank within the top 5,000 to receive the "Nankatsu SC Support Rank Match” exclusive badge
Additionally, a lottery will be held for those who rank within the top 5,000, and the following rewards will be sent to the winners at a later date:
Prize A: Yoichi Takahashi autographed merch ×1 (10 winners)
Prize B: 283 Dreamballs (free) (100 winners)
Nankatsu SC Support Exclusive Missions
Event Period: Monday, March 31 until Wednesday, April 30 (JST/UTC+9)
Achieving specific conditions in events such as the "Nankatsu SC Dream Match" and the "Nankatsu SC Support Ranked Match" will reward users with Dreamballs and exclusive badges.
Receive Dreamballs (in-game item) based on the official match results of "Nankatsu SC"!
Campaign Period: Kanto Soccer League Division 1, Segment 1 to Segment 18
Users will receive Dreamballs (in-game item) based on the official match results of "Nankatsu SC." Support "Nankatsu SC" from the opening match this year and also collect in-game items!
[Gift Details]
Victory: 5 Dreamballs
Draw: 3 Dreamballs
Loss: 1 Dreamball
Additionally, Dreamballs will be awarded based on the number of goals scored by Nankatsu SC!
[2025 Schedule]
Please find below the schedule for the opening segment 1 and segment 2 of the 59th (2025) Kanto Soccer League Division 1.
Segment 1
April 5 (Sat) 18:00 Kickoff
Toho Titanium vs. Nankatsu SC
Venue: Yanagishima Sports Park General Stadium
Segment 2
April 13 (Sun) 12:00 Kickoff
Joyful Honda Tsukuba FC vs. Nankatsu SC
Venue: Sekisho Challenge Stadium (Paid Entry)
*Please note that this campaign only applies to Nankatsu SC's Kanto Division 1 league matches.
*Months without Nankatsu SC's Kanto Division 1 league matches are not eligible.
*In-game items will be sent at a later date based on the results of the eligible matches.
About "Nankatsu SC"
"Nankatsu SC" is a football organization based in Katsushika Ward, aiming to join the J-League while contributing to the revitalization of Katsushika Ward in collaboration with local residents, government, and sponsor companies. In February 2020, it was certified as a "J-League 100-Year Concept Club," a prerequisite for entering the J-League.Like the characters in "Captain Tsubasa," Nankatsu SC aims to be a beloved team and players cherished by everyone, nurturing "dreams" and "hopes" in children. The club shares hope and pride with its supporters and contributes to social development.
"Nankatsu SC" Official Website
http://www.nankatsu-sc.com/
©Yoichi Takahashi/SHUEISHA
About Captain Tsubasa
Created by Yoichi Takahashi, “Captain Tsubasa” is a Japanese manga that centers on the sport of football. Since premiering in Shueisha’s landmark manga anthology Weekly Shonen Jump in 1981, the series has grown into a legend that has inspired and delighted countless football fans around the world for decades.Even after the end of the initial serialization, the story has continued to evolve with new works highlighting the growth and development of main character Tsubasa Ozora. The series’ popularity continues to thrive, with Captain Tsubasa Rising Sun finishing its appearance in Shueisha’s manga anthology, Grand Jump in 2019, and a special issue called Captain Tsubasa Magazine began serialization in 2020.
The new series, Captain Tsubasa Rising Sun FINALS, continues the legacy in storyboard form with serialization on Captain Tsubasa WORLD.
Published in over 50 countries and regions, the series has sold over 90 million volumes worldwide, finding fans and winning the hearts of football lovers around the globe.
Overview of Captain Tsubasa: Dream Team
Title: Captain Tsubasa: Dream Team
Supported OSes: Android™ 6.0+, iOS 12.0+, HarmonyOS 2.0+
* Not available on some devices.
Genre: Head-to-head football simulation game
Released: June 13, 2017
Price: Free-to-play (In-app purchases available)
Supported Regions: Global (Excludes Japan and Mainland China)
Supported Languages: English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Traditional
Chinese, Arabic, Brazilian Portuguese, and Thai
Official Website: https://www.tsubasa-dreamteam.com/en
Official X Account: @tsubasaDT_en
Official Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/tsubasaDTen
Official YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTgOPO7kIQ35YzB7SBIQoWQ/
Official Discord Channel: https://discord.gg/6tyEs48
Copyright: ©Yoichi Takahashi/SHUEISHA
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