Tsubasa Oozora, a Japanese football prodigy, found his destiny intertwined with the sport from infancy. At one year old, barely walking, a football he clutched absorbed a truck collision's impact, sparing him injury. By eight, in Tokyo, his devotion to football isolated him in a baseball-centric setting, yet he rejected his grandmother's plea to abandon it. Relocating to Nankatsu City at eleven, he instantly dueled elite goalkeeper Genzo Wakabayashi, revealing masterful dribbling and scoring skills. This drew Roberto Hongo—a former Brazilian national player and friend of Tsubasa’s seafaring father—who mentored him in techniques like the Overhead Kick.
In Nankatsu, Tsubasa forged an inseparable "Golden Combi" partnership with Taro Misaki, defined by fluid coordination and their collaborative Twin Shot. National tournaments ignited rivalries with power-forward Kojiro Hyuga and technically gifted Jun Misugi, who competed despite a heart condition. Tsubasa invented the trajectory-shifting Drive Shot, later perfecting variants such as the Drive Overhead and Miracle Drive. Overcoming critical match injuries like a dislocated shoulder and leg, his resilience drove Nankatsu to multiple titles. He captained Japan's Junior Youth team to an international championship, then departed for Brazil after confessing love to longtime supporter Sanae Nakazawa.
In Brazil, joining São Paulo FC's youth team as captain, he faced rivals like Carlos Santana and developed advanced techniques including the Cyclone Shot, later refined into Neo Cyclone and Heel Lift Cyclone. Temporarily returning to Japan, he led the national team to World Youth victory against a Brazilian squad featuring Roberto’s protégé Natureza. Post-triumph, he married Sanae and joined FC Barcelona.
His European transition brought hurdles: initially relegated to FC Barcelona B (recording 12 goals and 11 assists), he later competed for playtime against stars like mentor Rivaul. Matches against Real Madrid featured fierce clashes with rival Natureza. During this period, he represented Japan in Olympic qualifiers and friendlies, though overseas-based players like him faced occasional exclusion. His career progressed in La Liga, with technical growth amid top-tier competition.
Tsubasa's leadership emphasized teamwork and perseverance beyond tactics. His profound bond with Misaki endured, expanding into a "Golden Trio" with midfielder Shingo Aoi. Rivalries with Hyuga and Wakabayashi evolved into mutual respect, yielding collaborations like their joint Drive Tiger shot. His childhood link to Yayoi Aoba persisted, influencing events like an emotional semifinal against Misugi. Statues commemorating his legacy stand in Katsushika, Japan, reflecting his cultural imprint.