We are pleased to announce that to commemorate Masato MORISHIGE's achievement of 500 total appearances in J1 League matches, 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), has been decided as follows.
Target Match
Sunday, August 10
2025 Meiji Yasuda J1 League
Sec. 25 FC Tokyo vs Kashima Antlers
(7:00 p.m. Kickoff / Ajinomoto Stadium)
Sunday, August 24
2025 Meiji Yasuda J1 League
Sec. 27 FC Tokyo vs Kyoto Sanga F.C.
(7:00 p.m. Kickoff / Ajinomoto Stadium)
Collaboration Details
①FC Tokyo × 'Mr.CB' Special Collaboration Illustration
On Saturday, June 14, 2025, during the Meiji Yasuda J1 League Sec. 20 match vs Cerezo Osaka, an illustration of player Masato Morishige, who achieved 500 total appearances in J1 League matches, was specially drawn by Isao Yajima, the manga artist in charge of 'Mr.CB'.
Additionally, the main characters of 'Mr.CB,' Akira Chiaki and Mamoru Yoshinaga, wearing FC Tokyo uniforms, as well as TOKYO DOROMPA in Anagon, were newly illustrated to coincide with this collaboration.
② 'Mr.CB' Free Reading Campaign
To commemorate 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, allowing readers to read the equivalent of 4 volumes of 'Mr.CB' for free. Additionally, other e-bookstores will also hold campaigns where up to 3 volumes can be read for free.
Please take this opportunity to read "Mr.CB"!!
[Period]
From Aug 1 (Fri) to Aug 31 (Sun) [Applicable Services]
mechacomic and other e-bookstores
③ Aug 10 (Sun) Kashima Match & Aug 24 (Sun) Kyoto Match FC Tokyo בMr.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 original TOKYO DOROMPA in Anagon postcards will be distributed to the first 500 attendees at each game.
Special Collaboration Illustration Photo Spot
[Setup Time]
3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
[Setup Location]
AO-AKA PARK supported by JOYPOLIS Ajipanda Plaza (South Plaza)
TOKYO DOROMPA in Anagon Original Illustration Postcard
【Distribution Time】
3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
【Distribution Location】
AO-AKA PARK supported by JOYPOLIS Ajipanda Square (South Plaza)
*Planned near the photo spot
【Number of Copies Distributed】
500 copies per match
*Distribution is on a first-come, first-served basis. Distribution will end once all copies are gone.
④ FC Tokyo × ‘Mr.CB’ Collaboration Commemorative X Repost Campaign
We will hold an X campaign where you can receive a signed reproduction artwork by the author of 'Mr.CB' and Masato MORISHIGE, as well as special collaboration illustration smartphone wallpapers (4 types in total).
Please participate from the campaign post on FC Tokyo's official X (@fctokyoofficial) released on Friday, August 1.
【Period】
Aug 1 (Fri) – 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】
・ Signed reproduction art of 'Mr.CB' by Masaya TSUNOMOTO, Isao TANISHIMA, and Masato MORISHIGE - 10 winners
・ Special collaboration illustration smartphone wallpapers (5 types in total)
⑤ Interview with Masato MORISHIGE featured in "Young Champion" No.18 (on sale August 26)!
An interview with Morishige, who holds the record for the most appearances among active J.League players, will be featured in "Young Champion" (on sale August 26).
⑥ Morishige appears on the obi of the "Mr.CB" Volume 17 paperback!
Player Morishige will contribute a comment on the obi (book jacket band) of volume 17 of the '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
For this collaboration project, special collaboration goods will be created featuring an illustration of player Morishige drawn exclusively by Isao Yajima, along with the 'Mr.CB' character dressed in the blue and red uniform. We will inform you as soon as the details are finalized.
□Comment
Original Author / Masaya TSUNAMOTO Comment
"Congratulations to Masato MORISHIGE on reaching 500 appearances in the J1 League.
The work 'Mr.CB' was born from watching the backs of center backs from various clubs from behind the goal. Of course, among them is the back of Morishige, whom I have seen as an opponent. From the perspective of opposing club supporters, it was a big, strong... and unpleasant back.
To FC Tokyo supporters, please continue to show that reliable back of yours, and to the supporters of opposing clubs, that detestable back, from now on as well.
Manga / Comment from Isao Tanishima
"Congratulations to Masato MORISHIGE on reaching 500 appearances in the J1 League.
I am very happy and honored to collaborate with one of Japan's top center backs. I have depicted Masato MORISHIGE with the image I have of him as a calm, clever, and passionate man full of fighting spirit.
Please continue to energize FC Tokyo and the J.League even more with Masato MORISHIGE's play.
FC Tokyo / Masato MORISHIGE Comment
"I am very happy 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 both offense and defense as you envision, and you can also enjoy psychological battles. For me, who has played as a center back for a long time, I would be glad if many people could feel the sense of fulfillment, enjoyment, and appeal through this work. I also want to continue expressing my own image of a center back on the pitch, so as not to lose to Yoshinaga or Chiaki from 'Mr.CB.'"
□ Introduction to 'Mr.CB'
Original Work by Masaya Tsunamoto, Manga by Isao Yajima
A soccer manga featuring Japan's first-ever center back (CB) 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 senses the potential of an unknown high school student, Chiaki, as a center back and begins to nurture him.
A passionate story of a center back dedicated to everyone involved in soccer!!
◇ For information about the work 'Mr.CB', click here
◇ The story of the Atlanta Olympics told by Yoshinaga, number 3 of 'Mr.CB'. For information about the brand-new work 'ATLANTA 1996' by Masaya Tsunamoto & Isao Yajima, click here
□FC Tokyo Masato MORISHIGE Introduction
Born on May 21, 1987. Made his professional soccer debut in the 2006 season with Oita Trinita. 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 technique as his weapons. In the 2025 season, he achieved a total of 500 appearances in J1 League matches. He has also appeared in 41 international A matches as a member of the Japan national team.
◇For more details on player Morishige, click here
