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Hanji Urabe, also known as Jack Morris in some localizations, is a supporting character in the Junior Youth arc of Captain Tsubasa. He begins his journey as a determined and talented player at Nishigaoka Elementary School, where he serves as the team captain. During the elementary school tournaments, he is selected to join the Nankatsu SC team and develops a notable rivalry with Ryo Ishizaki. Their relationship is characterized as a cat-and-dog friendship, as both share hot-headed, cocky attitudes that often lead to humorous shouting matches and comic relief. By middle school, Urabe has become the captain of the Otomo Middle School soccer team. There, he leads three other skilled players: Takeshi Kishida, Masao Nakayama, and Koji Nishio. Together, this group is known as the Otomo Quartet, and they are able to give even talented players like Tsubasa Ozora a difficult challenge early on.
Urabe has a loud, arrogant demeanor, though his actions consistently show a deep loyalty to his teammates and a burning desire to face strong opponents. Despite his talent and leadership, he does not get selected for the Japan junior national team during the initial arc, which fuels his determination to improve. During the high school portion of the story leading into the World Youth tournament, Urabe rejoins many of his former Otomo teammates at Nankatsu High School. He initially plans to give up soccer after graduation to help his family run their tofu shop. However, his path takes a significant turn when he is recruited by the enigmatic coach Gamo to join the Real Japan 7, or R.J.7. This team is assembled as a secret training tool for the All Japan Youth team. Urabe and the other members of the R.J.7 are tasked with playing the role of antagonists, pushing the official national team members to their limits in brutal practice matches. This intense experience brings out a higher level of ability in Urabe. After the R.J.7s true purpose as a motivating force is revealed, Urabe officially joins the All Japan Youth team. He steps in for injured key players during critical matches, including appearing in the final against Brazil as a substitute for Ishizaki. This experience solidifies his resolve to continue playing soccer at a professional level, eventually leading him to a career in the J1 League with Jubilo Iwata.
Defensively, Urabe is a versatile player capable of operating as a defensive midfielder, a side back, or a center back. He is known more for his physical toughness, hot-blooded energy, and leadership than for flashy technical skills. One of his notable techniques is a coordinated tackle performed in sync with his former Otomo teammates, known as the Otomo Quartet Tackle. Physically, his stature grows throughout the series; as a professional, he is recorded as being approximately 175 cm tall. Urabe consistently wears jersey number 24 for the Japanese national youth teams, though he has also worn number 5 for his high school and R.J.7 squads. His key relationships are primarily with his old rivals, particularly Ishizaki, with whom he shares a persistent and argumentative but ultimately respectful partnership. His character development follows the arc of an impulsive young player who, through personal sacrifice and grueling training, forgoes his original plans to become a reliable and gritty supporter for the national team.
Urabe has a loud, arrogant demeanor, though his actions consistently show a deep loyalty to his teammates and a burning desire to face strong opponents. Despite his talent and leadership, he does not get selected for the Japan junior national team during the initial arc, which fuels his determination to improve. During the high school portion of the story leading into the World Youth tournament, Urabe rejoins many of his former Otomo teammates at Nankatsu High School. He initially plans to give up soccer after graduation to help his family run their tofu shop. However, his path takes a significant turn when he is recruited by the enigmatic coach Gamo to join the Real Japan 7, or R.J.7. This team is assembled as a secret training tool for the All Japan Youth team. Urabe and the other members of the R.J.7 are tasked with playing the role of antagonists, pushing the official national team members to their limits in brutal practice matches. This intense experience brings out a higher level of ability in Urabe. After the R.J.7s true purpose as a motivating force is revealed, Urabe officially joins the All Japan Youth team. He steps in for injured key players during critical matches, including appearing in the final against Brazil as a substitute for Ishizaki. This experience solidifies his resolve to continue playing soccer at a professional level, eventually leading him to a career in the J1 League with Jubilo Iwata.
Defensively, Urabe is a versatile player capable of operating as a defensive midfielder, a side back, or a center back. He is known more for his physical toughness, hot-blooded energy, and leadership than for flashy technical skills. One of his notable techniques is a coordinated tackle performed in sync with his former Otomo teammates, known as the Otomo Quartet Tackle. Physically, his stature grows throughout the series; as a professional, he is recorded as being approximately 175 cm tall. Urabe consistently wears jersey number 24 for the Japanese national youth teams, though he has also worn number 5 for his high school and R.J.7 squads. His key relationships are primarily with his old rivals, particularly Ishizaki, with whom he shares a persistent and argumentative but ultimately respectful partnership. His character development follows the arc of an impulsive young player who, through personal sacrifice and grueling training, forgoes his original plans to become a reliable and gritty supporter for the national team.