The Super Champions return with a new series for Russia 2018

Without a doubt we already have a list of everything we will see in 2018. Today it is completed with the news that Supercampeones will be back, to win our hearts once again.

The series that captivated the Spanish-speaking public since 1993 is back.The new episodes of Supercampeones will premiere on April 8, 2018 in Japan.. His return will be just a few months before the start of the 2018 World Cup in Russia, and we know it will bring us surprises.

Heading to Russia 2018

In the first trailer, we see Oliver and his friends training when they are still children and are part of a children's team. The new series is directed by anime director Toshiyuki Kato. He will also be written by Atsuhiro Tomioka, and Hajime Watanabe will be in charge of the anime's design.

The renowned magazine, Shonen Jump, announced that this new edition of Supercampeones It will be divided into two seasons of 24 episodes each. In the first, you'll see Oliver, Steve, Benji, Tom, and their friends competing in the World Cup qualifiers, while in the second, they'll compete in the orbital event in Russia.

However, what has fans most excited is that, This time, currently recognized players could appear. The creators of the series, would be negotiating with Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Manuel Neuer to appear in the second installment, facing the Super Champions at the 2018 World Cup in Russia.

The Super Champions, an inspiration for young people

The Supercampeones manga was written by Yoichi Takahashi, inspired by the 1978 World Cup. It was created in order to promote the practice of football throughout JapanThe first editions were published by Jump Comics, were pocket-sized, and consisted of 37 volumes.

That's why the anime adaptation received financial support from the Japan Football Association. Sotaro Yasunga, a Japanese player, is the fruit of this initiative; he admits to having taken up football inspired by anime.

Without a doubt, Superchampions has had a significant influence on football in Japan. Tell us in the comments. What other football character should appear in the new season?

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