We are pleased to announce a collaboration between FC Tokyo and the soccer manga 'Mr.CB,' which features a center back as the protagonist and is serialized in "Young Champion" (Akita Shoten), to commemorate Masato MORISHIGE's achievement of 500 appearances in J1 League matches, as detailed below.
□Target Match
August 10 (Sun)
2025 Meiji Yasuda J1 League
Sec. 25 FC Tokyo vs Kashima Antlers
(19:00 Kickoff / Ajinomoto Stadium)
Sunday, August 24
2025 Meiji Yasuda J1 League
Sec. 27 FC Tokyo vs Kyoto Sanga F.C.
(19:00 Kickoff / Ajinomoto Stadium)
□Collaboration Details
①FC Tokyo × 'Mr.CB' Special Collaboration Illustration
On Saturday, June 14, 2025, in the Meiji Yasuda J1 League Sec. 20 match vs Cerezo Osaka, player Morishige, who achieved a total of 500 appearances in J1 League matches, was illustrated by Mr. Isao Yajima, the manga artist of 'Mr.CB'.
Also, Chiaki Akira and Yoshinaga Mamoru, the main characters of 'Mr.CB' wearing FC Tokyo uniforms, along with TOKYO DOROMPA in Anagon, were newly illustrated for this collaboration.
② "Mr.CB" Free Reading Campaign
To commemorate player Morishige's achievement of 500 total appearances in J1 League matches, our official partner "mechacomic" will hold a limited-time campaign starting Friday, August 1, where you can read the equivalent of 4 volumes of "Mr.CB" for free. Additionally, other e-book stores will offer a campaign where you can read up to 3 volumes for free.
Please take this opportunity to read 'Mr.CB'!!
[Period]
Aug 1 (Fri) to Aug 31 (Sun) [Applicable Services]
mechacomic and other e-bookstores
③8/10 (Sun) Kashima Match & 8/24 (Sun) Kyoto Match FC Tokyo ×『Mr.CB』 Collaboration Photo Spot Setup & Postcard Distribution
At two FC Tokyo home games held in August, a photo spot featuring a special collaboration illustration of FC Tokyo × 'Mr.CB' will be set up, and TOKYO DOROMPA in Anagon original postcards will be distributed to the first 500 attendees at each game.
Special Collaboration Illustration Photo Spot
[Setup Time]
15:00～19:00
[Location]
AO-AKA PARK supported by JOYPOLIS Ajipanda Square (South Square)
TOKYO DOROMPA in Anagon Original Illustration Postcard
[Distribution Time]
15:00～19:00
[Distribution Location]
AO-AKA PARK supported by JOYPOLIS Ajipanda Square (South Square)
* Planned near the photo spot
[Number of Tickets Distributed]
500 tickets per game
*Distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. Distribution will end once tickets run out.
④FC Tokyo × ‘Mr.CB’ Collaboration Commemorative X Repost Campaign
We are holding an X campaign where you can receive smartphone wallpapers (4 types in total) featuring signed replica original drawings by the author of 'Mr.CB' and Masato MORISHIGE, as well as special collaboration illustrations.
Please participate from the FC Tokyo official X (@fctokyoofficial) campaign post to be released on Friday, August 1.
[Period]
Aug 1 (Fri) to Aug 31 (Sun) [How to Participate]
(1) Repost the campaign post from FC Tokyo official X (@fctokyoofficial)
(2) Apply via the application form URL listed in the campaign post
* Registration of a J.League ID is required to participate.
[Benefits]
・ 10 copies of the 'Mr.CB' reproduction original signed by Masaya TSUNAMOTO, Isao TANISHIMA, and Masato MORISHIGE
・ Special Collaboration Illustration Smartphone Wallpapers (5 types in total)
⑤ Player Morishige's interview featured in "Young Champion" No.18 (on sale August 26)!
An interview with Morishige, the active J-League player holding the record for the most appearances as a defender, will be featured in "Young Champion" (on sale August 26).
⑥ Player Morishige appears on the obi of the 17th volume of 'Mr.CB'!
Player Morishige will contribute a comment to the obi of volume 17 of 'Mr.CB' manga. We will inform you as soon as the release date of the target volume is decided.
⑦ Sale of Special Collaboration Goods
This is a special collaboration item featuring an illustration of player Morishige drawn exclusively by Mr. Isao Tanishima, along with the 'Mr. CB' character dressed in the red and blue uniform. We will inform you as soon as the details are finalized.
□Comment
Original Work / Mr. Masaya Tsunamoto's Comment
Congratulations to Masato MORISHIGE on reaching 500 appearances in the J1 League.
The work titled 'Mr. CB' was born from continuously watching the backs of center-backs from various clubs behind the goal. Of course, this includes the back of Morishige, whom I have seen as an opponent. From the perspective of supporters of opposing clubs, it was a big, strong... and intimidating back.
To FC Tokyo supporters, please continue to show that reliable back, and to the opposing club's supporters, that detestable back.
Manga / Comment by Mr. Isao Tanishima
Congratulations to Masato MORISHIGE on reaching 500 total appearances in J1.
I am very happy and honored to collaborate with one of Japan's top center-backs. I have depicted my image of Morishige as a "calm, clever, and passionate man full of fighting spirit."
Please continue to energize FC Tokyo and the J.League even more with Morishige's play.
FC Tokyo / Masato MORISHIGE Comment
"I am very pleased to be able to collaborate with 'Mr.CB,' which focuses on the center back position, on the milestone of 500 J1 League appearances. The center back is a position where, by using your head, you can become the starting point of offense and defense as you envision, and also enjoy psychological battles. As someone who has played as a center back for a long time, I would be happy if many people could feel the challenges, enjoyment, and appeal of the position through this work. I myself want to continue expressing my own image of a center back on the pitch, so as not to lose to Yoshinaga, Chiaki, or 'Mr.CB.'"
□ Introduction to 'Mr.CB'
Original work by Masaya Tsunamoto, Manga by Isao Yajima
A soccer manga featuring Japan's first center back as the protagonist, serialized in "Young Champion" (Akita Shoten) since 2018. The 16th volume of the collected editions was released on May 20, 2025. This work has attracted attention from soccer fans and those involved in soccer.
<Synopsis>
The setting is a small club in the domestic third division league aiming for promotion.
Former Japan national team player Yoshinaga sensed the potential of the unknown high school student Chiaki as a center back and began to nurture him.
A passionate center-back story dedicated to everyone involved in soccer!!
◇ For information on the work 'Mr.CB', click here
◇ Number 3 of 'Mr.CB', Yoshinaga, tells the story of the Atlanta Olympics. For information on the brand new work 'ATLANTA 1996' by Masaya Tsunamoto & Isao Tanishima, click here
□FC Tokyo Masato MORISHIGE Introduction
Born on May 21, 1987. Made his professional soccer debut with Oita Trinita in the 2006 season. Transferred to FC Tokyo in the 2010 season and is now in his 16th season. Mainly playing as a center back, he uses his strength in one-on-one situations, calm judgment, and precise skills as his weapons. He achieved 500 total appearances in J1 League matches in the 2025 season. He has also played 41 international A matches as a member of the Japan national team.
◇For more details about player Morishige, click here
