Wonderkid Factory | Part 21 | Gunma’s First Asian Footballer of the Year

Thespakusatsu Gunma racked up a record four consecutive Japanese titles, taking them to five in total, with a new league record 97 points in 2045. However, it was the end of an era in July as a special homegrown talent, Atsushi Shimizu, departed the club after 13 years to claim a payday in Saudi at the age of 29. And this was likely to be the final season at the club for manager Robaato Rasamu, now 62 and heading into his 21st season at the club.

March 27, 2026 0

Wonderkid Factory | Part 9 | Gunma’s First Misfire

Thespakusatsu Gunma recorded a fifth successive record high finish under the tutelage of Robaato Rasamu, who led the club into the Asian Champions League for the first time by finishing 2nd in J1 League in 2033. However, Rasamu was a little concerned about how well his youthful homegrown team would cope with domestic and continental matters.

January 7, 2026 0

Wonderkid Factory | Part 8 | Surprise J1 League Title Bid

Thespakusatsu Gunma upset all the odds to not only avoid relegation but finish 7th in their first-ever season in the Japanese top tier. Robaato Rasamu was excited about the potential at the club as his promising youngsters continued to deliver.

December 31, 2025 0

Wonderkid Factory | Part 7 | A Gunma Golden Generation

A narrow victory saw Thespakusatsu Gunma end their playoff hoodoo to earn their first ever promotion to the top tier of Japanese football in 2031. Now the hard work began for Robaato Rasamu to build a side capable of survival.

December 24, 2025 0

Wonderkid Factory | Part 5 | Cruel Penalty Pain

Just six minutes separated Thespa Gunma from a surprise promotion to the Japanese top tier. However, the J2 League's silly rule that the home side gets promoted if a playoff final is drawn meant they missed out, which, in hindsight, was probably for the best given they'd just recorded the club's record high finish.

December 10, 2025 0

Wonderkid Factory | Part 4 | Transfer Errors Before Gunma Hit J2 Flying

The unfancied youthful side of Thespa Gunma were the surprise package of Japan's J3 League as they snuck into the playoffs and put in two huge performances to seal promotion to the second tier.

December 6, 2025 0

Wonderkid Factory | Part 3 | Takeover Precedes Gunma Playoff Push

Thespa Gunma's young stars achieved a solid top-half finish in the longest football season known to man, as a 16-month J3 League campaign finally ended in May. That overperformance saw managed Robaato Rasamu field interview requests from multiple J2 sides.

December 3, 2025 0