Status (October 2026): CAPTAIN TSUBASA -RIVALS- | Mini App, the Telegram and LINE game this guide covers, closed on May 25, 2026. Its JOHN token launched on the Kaia chain in July 2025, and players received JOHN airdrops over four seasons. Claims for the last one, Season 4, also closed on May 25, so the steps below no longer work. Sources: official notices (service end, Season 4 airdrop).
Key Takeaways
- CAPTAIN TSUBASA -RIVALS- was a soccer-themed tap-to-earn game on Telegram. It paid its JOHN token in airdrops and closed on May 25, 2026.
- The game is based on the Captain Tsubasa manga series, which follows the rise of soccer player Tsubasa Ozora, which sold over 90 million copies, with multiple shows, movies, and other games based on the franchise.
- The original CAPTAIN TSUBASA -RIVALS- was a separate blockchain browser game with an NFT collection, where characters and items were minted as non-fungible tokens. It closed on November 28, 2025.
Disclaimer: Crypto airdrops are promotional events where tokens are distributed to existing holders of a cryptocurrency or to individuals who meet certain criteria. While airdrops can be a way to acquire tokens at no cost, they also involve risks. There’s no guarantee that the airdropped tokens will increase in value, and there may be associated fees or requirements. Additionally, airdrops can be susceptible to scams and phishing attempts. Always exercise caution and verify the legitimacy of any airdrop opportunity before participating.
What Is CAPTAIN TSUBASA -RIVALS-?
CAPTAIN TSUBASA -RIVALS- was a Telegram-based mini-game that brought the excitement of the famous football manga “Captain Tsubasa” to the TON blockchain. The game merged football strategy with NFT-based characters, allowing players to develop unique characters and compete in a highly engaging, decentralized environment.
Players stepped into the shoes of Tsubasa Ozora, experiencing his football journey through PvE battles against key rivals from the story and PvP matches against other players. The game also featured unique NFT character development, allowing players to enhance and personalize their characters while competing for items.
How To Qualify For An Airdrop?
CAPTAIN TSUBASA -RIVALS was a clicker game where players farmed points by collecting soccer balls.
Until the game closed, players joined like this:
👉 STEP 1: Players went to https://t.me/TsubasaRivalsBot and launched the bot.
👉 STEP 2: Players tapped on the home screen to farm points.
👉 STEP 3: On the “Team” tab, players unlocked and upgraded new characters and items, depending on the requirement.
There was also a daily combo, where players could guess the right combination based on the in-game characters and items they owned.
👉 STEP 4: Players completed tasks to earn more balls.
👉 STEP 5: Players connected a TON-based wallet. JOHN airdrops were later claimed with a Kaia chain wallet.
👉 STEP 6: Players invited other users to earn more balls.
👉 STEP 7: Players claimed their JOHN airdrop after each season ended.
