:List of The Prince of Tennis episodes
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The episodes of {{nihongo|The Prince of Tennis|テニスの王子様|Tenisu no Ōjisama}} anime series created by Takeshi Konomi are directed by Takayuki Hamana, animated by Trans Arts, and co-produced by Nihon Ad Systems, J.C.Staff, and Production I.G. The anime is an adaptation of Konomi's Prince of Tennis Japanese manga series.{{cite web |url= http://www.viz.com/products/products.php?&series_id=187§ion=profiles |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20061018201257/http://www.viz.com/products/products.php?&series_id=187§ion=profiles |url-status= dead |archive-date= 2006-10-18 |title= Viz Profiles – Takeshi Konomi |publisher= Viz Media |accessdate= 2008-02-06 }} The series revolves around a 12-year-old tennis prodigy named Ryoma Echizen, who moves back to his native Japan in order to attend his father's alma mater, Seishun Academy, a private middle school famous for its strong tennis team.
The anime series first aired on the terrestrial Japanese network TV Tokyo from October 10, 2001 to March 30, 2005, airing a total of one-hundred and seventy-eight episodes, which spanned across forty-five DVDs in Japan.{{cite web|url= https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B000B63EKQ/ |title= テニスの王子様 Vol.45 |work= Amazon.com |accessdate= 2008-03-31 }} In April 2006, an OVA continuation of the anime began to be released on DVD, totaling thirteen episodes across seven DVDs.{{cite web|url=http://www.tenipuri.jp/dvd02/07.html |title=テニスの王子様 Original Video Animation 全国大会篇 |publisher=tenipuri.jp |accessdate=2008-03-27 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20071014005247/http://www.tenipuri.jp/dvd02/07.html |archivedate=2007-10-14 |url-status=dead }} A second OVA also began being released on DVD on June 22, 2007. It spanned a total of six episodes that are spread across three DVDs, the last of which being released on January 25, 2008.{{cite web |url= http://www.tenipuri.jp/dvd01/03.html |title= テニスの王子様 Original Video Animation 全国大会篇 semifinal |work= tenipuri.jp |accessdate= 2008-03-27 |url-status= dead |archiveurl= https://web.archive.org/web/20080127084950/http://www.tenipuri.jp/dvd01/03.html |archivedate= 2008-01-27 }} The third and final installment in the National OVA series contains seven episodes spread across four DVDs released from April 25, 2008 to January 23, 2009. The OVAs are animated by Production I.G and Bandai Visual, with the latter also handling the DVD distribution of the OVAs in Japan along with Amuse Soft Entertainment.{{cite web |url= http://www.tenipuri.jp/link/index.html |title= リンク (Link directory) |work= tenipuri.jp |accessdate= 2008-03-27 |url-status= dead |archiveurl= https://web.archive.org/web/20071022111528/http://www.tenipuri.jp/link/index.html |archivedate= 2007-10-22 }}
Viz Media handled the distribution of the series in North America,{{cite web |url= http://www.viz.com/products/products.php?series_id=735 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20070520181424/http://www.viz.com/products/products.php?series_id=735 |url-status= dead |archive-date= 2007-05-20 |title= Viz Products – The Prince of Tennis |publisher= Viz Media |accessdate= 2008-02-05 }} where the episodes debuted as streaming media on Viz's and Cartoon Network's joint online broadband service called Toonami Jetstream on July 14, 2006.{{cite web|url= http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2006-04-25/cartoon-network-viz-launch-free-broadband-service |title= Cartoon Network, Viz Launch Free Broadband Service |publisher= Anime News Network |accessdate= 2008-02-05}}{{cite web|url= http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2006-07-14/toonami-rides-jetstream-to-early-arrival |title= Toonami Rides Jetstream to Early Arrival |publisher= Anime News Network |accessdate= 2008-02-05}} It first began airing on North American television as part of Toonami's Saturday programming block on December 23, 2006.{{cite web|url= http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2006-12-05/prince-of-tennis-mar-coming-to-toonami |title= Prince of Tennis, MÄR Coming to Toonami |publisher= Anime News Network |accessdate= 2008-02-05}} However, it was removed from Toonami's schedule on June 9, 2007, and was also removed from Toonami Jetstream after episode fifty's broadcast on December 3, 2007. In April 2021, Crunchyroll, then known as Funimation, announced they had licensed the series, and it would stream it on their website with a new English dub.{{cite web|title=The Prince of Tennis Joins the Funimation Family, Starting With Game of Future OVAs|url=https://www.funimation.com/blog/2021/04/02/the-prince-of-tennis-joins-the-funimation-family-starting-with-game-of-future-ovas/|website=Funimation|date=April 2, 2021|access-date=April 2, 2021|archive-date=October 16, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211016124324/https://www.funimation.com/blog/2021/04/02/the-prince-of-tennis-joins-the-funimation-family-starting-with-game-of-future-ovas/}} After Funimation was unified under the Crunchyroll brand in 2022, the series joined its namesake streaming service.{{cite web|last=Mateo|first=Alex|date=August 9, 2021|title=Sony's Funimation Global Group Completes Acquisition of Crunchyroll from AT&T|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-08-09/sony-funimation-global-group-completes-acquisition-of-crunchyroll-from-at-t/.176073|access-date=August 9, 2021|website=Anime News Network}}{{cite web|last=Nash|first=Anthony|title=The Prince of Tennis Moving to Crunchyroll, Gets New English Dubs|url=https://www.comingsoon.net/anime/news/1216212-the-prince-of-tennis-crunchyroll-english-dubs|website=ComingSoon.net|access-date=November 16, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230117195746/https://www.comingsoon.net/anime/news/1216212-the-prince-of-tennis-crunchyroll-english-dubs|archive-date=January 17, 2023|date=March 29, 2022|url-status=live}}
As of January 15, 2008, a total of four DVD compilations, containing the first fifty episodes, have been released by Viz Media.{{cite web |url= http://www.viz.com/products/products.php?product_id=6749 |title= The Prince of Tennis, Vol. 4 (DVD Box Set) |publisher= Viz Media |accessdate= 2008-02-06 |url-status= dead |archiveurl= https://web.archive.org/web/20080219034658/http://www.viz.com/products/products.php?product_id=6749 |archivedate= 2008-02-19 }} All four compilations contain three discs, each containing four episodes, save the final discs of the first two compilations, which contain five episodes.{{cite web |url= http://www.viz.com/products/products.php?product_id=6677 |title= The Prince of Tennis, Vol. 1 (DVD Box Set) |publisher= Viz Media |accessdate= 2008-02-06 |url-status= dead |archiveurl= https://archive.today/20080120230543/http://www.viz.com/products/products.php?product_id=6677 |archivedate= 2008-01-20 }}{{cite web |url= http://www.viz.com/products/products.php?product_id=6701 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20070715131649/http://www.viz.com/products/products.php?product_id=6701 |url-status= dead |archive-date= 2007-07-15 |title= The Prince of Tennis, Vol. 2 (DVD Box Set) |publisher= Viz Media |accessdate= 2008-02-06 }}
The 1986 J-pop song Valentine Kiss by Sayuri Kokushō was covered multiple times by multiple characters in the series. From February 2004 through February 2010, a total of nine different versions were released (seven individually, and the final two together). The first one, featuring the character Keigo Atobe (voiced by Junichi Suwabe) reached #14 on the Oricon charts.{{cite web|url=http://www.oricon.co.jp/music/release/d/537310/1/ |script-title=ja:バレンタイン・キッス/跡部景吾 with 氷帝学園中 |trans-title=Valentine Kiss / Keigo Atobe with Hyotei Academy Chū |publisher=Oricon Style |accessdate=March 17, 2010 |language=Japanese |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100122211727/http://www.oricon.co.jp/music/release/d/537310/1/ |archivedate=January 22, 2010 |url-status=dead }}
Episode list
Notes concerning English titles and airdates
- The English titles for the first fifty episodes are of the officially released titles by Viz Media. The remaining English titles are unofficial translations of the original Japanese titles.
- The English airdates are of the Toonami Jetstream premieres, which came before Toonami's television broadcasts of the episodes.
= Seasons 1 and 2: 2001–02 =
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= Season 5: 2003–04 =
Episodes 98–115: Training to Defeat Rikkai Jr. High Saga
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|LineColor=549CD7 |EpisodeNumber= 98 |Title= The Prince of Billiards |OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2003|9|3}} |ShortSummary= Fuji exacts his revenge for the previous bowling outing by introducing the team to billiards, only for Ryoma to foil his victory. }} {{Episode list |LineColor=549CD7 |EpisodeNumber= 99 |Title= The Cursed Racket |OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2003|9|10}} |ShortSummary=Ryoma finds a mysterious racket lying in front of his house and because of it, strange misfortunes happen in Seigaku.}} {{Episode list |LineColor=549CD7 |EpisodeNumber= 100 |Title= Captain Oishi |OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2003|9|17}} |ShortSummary=In the absence of Tezuka, a tense Oishi puts the team through its paces. }} {{Episode list |LineColor=549CD7 |EpisodeNumber= 101 |Title= Eat Rikkaidai |OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2003|9|24}} |ShortSummary=Lunch at Kawamura's sushi place; the team watches Fudomine's defeat by Rikkaidai, witnessing Akaya's play that injured Tachibana in the game. The team vows to exact revenge and win. }} {{Episode list |LineColor=549CD7 |EpisodeNumber= 102 |Title= Mizuki's Whispers |OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2003|10|1}} |ShortSummary=Momoshiro and Kaido get tricked into playing a doubles match with Mizuki from St. Rudolph and Kajimoto from Josei Shonan. They were forced to set aside their differences to win or else they would have to leave Seigaku. }} {{Episode list |LineColor=549CD7 |EpisodeNumber= 103 |Title= Sleepless Night |OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2003|10|8}} |ShortSummary= The night before the big match with Rikkaidai, the Seigaku players realize where they should really be. }} {{Episode list |LineColor=549CD7 |EpisodeNumber= 104 |Title= Ryoma vs. Sanada |OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2003|10|15}} |ShortSummary=The match with Rikkaidai is suspended for a week due to the rain; nonetheless, Ryoma challenges Genichirō Sanada of Rikkaidai to a match. }} {{Episode list |LineColor=549CD7 |EpisodeNumber= 105 |Title= Ryoma Utterly Beaten |OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2003|10|22}} |ShortSummary=Ryoma lost to Sanada, he begins sulking and becomes unable to practice to his full potential, its up Akutsu teaches him a lesson and help him realize his mistakes. }} {{Episode list |LineColor=549CD7 |EpisodeNumber= 106 |Title= Off To The Cottage! |OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2003|10|29}} |ShortSummary=The Seigaku team goes on a training trip. Meanwhile Inoue checks on Seigaku's next opponent, Rikkaidai. }} {{Episode list |LineColor=549CD7 |EpisodeNumber= 107 |Title= The Captain Appears! |OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2003|11|5}} |ShortSummary=Yamato Yūdai, the previous Captain of Seigaku, shows up for the training camp. He teaches a skeptical Ryoma some valuable lessons about tennis. }} {{Episode list |LineColor=549CD7 |EpisodeNumber= 108 |Title= Surprise at Camp |OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2003|11|12}} |ShortSummary=A "bear" intrudes upon the training camp, and it's up to the regulars to defeat it and save the hostages. After using a combination of their moves, the "bear" is revealed to be a burglar who has been breaking into the areas' homes. }} {{Episode list |LineColor=549CD7 |EpisodeNumber= 109 |Title= Tennis Biathlon |OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2003|11|19}} |ShortSummary=A special training session awaits. }} {{Episode list |LineColor=549CD7 |EpisodeNumber= 110 |Title= Jump, Kabaji! |OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2003|11|26}} |ShortSummary=The Hyotei Academy tennis team shows up for an intensive session with Seigaku. Kikumaru faces off with the genius copycat player Kabaji Munehiro, while Inui faces Hiyoshi Wakashi. Kikumaru eventually wins as Kabaji tires, unable to sustain the copying of Kikumaru's acrobatic play. Inui has tied with Hiyoshi at 6 to 6 games. Hiyoshi thinking he would have won anyway finds Inui tied with him wearing 20 lbs of weight training gear. }} {{Episode list |LineColor=549CD7 |EpisodeNumber= 111 |Title= Original Prodigy: Fuji Shūsuke |OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2003|12|3}} |ShortSummary=The genius players, Yūshi Oshitari of Hyotei and Shusuke Fuji of Seigaku, face off while Ryō Shishido faces Oishi. The match between Fuji and Oshitari evolves into a battle of Higuma Otoshi and ends with Fuji overcoming Oshitari's Higuma Otoshi and gaining victory. The second match ends as a tie forcing both players to retire from the game. }} {{Episode list |LineColor=549CD7 |EpisodeNumber= 112 |Title= Hadōkyū vs. Scud Serve |OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2003|12|10}} |ShortSummary=Mukahi Gakuto plays Momoshiro while Ootori Chotarou faces Kawamura. }} {{Episode list |LineColor=549CD7 |EpisodeNumber= 113 |Title= Atobe the Beautiful |OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2003|12|17}} |ShortSummary=Kaido faces Akutagawa Jirou, while Ryoma faces Keigo Atobe. Kaido eventually uses the Hadōkyū to hit a Boomerang Snake, which knocks out Jirou. }} {{Episode list |LineColor=549CD7 |EpisodeNumber= 114 |Title= Ryoma is Going! |OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2003|12|24}} |ShortSummary= Atobe sees Ryoma's limitless potential. During this game, Ryoma starts to develop his new move, and he practices it with Oishi after his practice game with Hyotei. }} {{Episode list |LineColor=549CD7 |EpisodeNumber= 115 |Title= Baseball Game Filled With Men |OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2004|1|7}} |ShortSummary=A chibi episode where the characters play a game of baseball, followed by a Western shootout comedy. }} |
Episodes 116–128: Kanto Tournament Saga - Part V: The Finals - Rikkai Jr. High
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|LineColor=8B0000 |EpisodeNumber= 116–117 [Special Episode] |Title= Seigaku vs. Champion Rikkaidai! I'll be the One who'll Win! |OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2004|1|21}} |ShortSummary= This is it! After one week's postponement of their match, it's finally here! But Momoshiro and Kaido are missing! }} {{Episode list |LineColor=8B0000 |EpisodeNumber= 118 |Title= Battle Ceremony |OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2004|1|28}} |ShortSummary= Momoshiro and Kaido vs. Bunta Marui and Jackal Kuwahara. }} {{Episode list |LineColor=8B0000 |EpisodeNumber= 119 |Title= Tightrope Walking Doubles |OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2004|2|4}} |ShortSummary= Marui's move is revealed. The ball "walks" across the net. In the end, Rikkaidai wins. }} {{Episode list |LineColor=8B0000 |EpisodeNumber= 120 |Title= Kikumaru Was Read By Niou |OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2004|2|11}} |ShortSummary= Kikumaru is read by Niou, which angers him. The Golden Pair experiences a tension that makes the first half of the game in favor of Rikkaidai. }} {{Episode list |LineColor=8B0000 |EpisodeNumber= 121 |Title= Yagyuu's Decision |OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2004|2|18}} |ShortSummary= The Golden Pair is able to make a comeback, thanks to Oishi's patience. But in the end the Golden Pair still lose to Rikkaidai. }} {{Episode list |LineColor=8B0000 |EpisodeNumber= 122 |Title= Inui Hollers |OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2004|2|25}} |ShortSummary= Inui faces his former doubles partner, Renji Yanagi, in a match that will determine who's stronger. }} {{Episode list |LineColor=8B0000 |EpisodeNumber= 123 |Title= Conclusion of the Remembered |OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2004|3|3}} |ShortSummary= Everybody is surprised when Inui says that he'll forget all his data, only to find out that he actually didn't. Renji is manipulated by Inui, who makes their match from before continue. }} {{Episode list |LineColor=8B0000 |EpisodeNumber= 124 |Title= Kirihara's Red Trap |OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2004|3|10}} |ShortSummary= The genius of Seigaku, Shūsuke Fuji, faces Rikkaidai's Akaya Kirihara. A battle of an 'Angel' against a 'Demon'. Kirihara intentionally injures Fuji's right knee. }} {{Episode list |LineColor=8B0000 |EpisodeNumber= 125 |Title= Angry Fuji |OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2004|3|17}} |ShortSummary= Kirihara continues to injure Fuji. Tachibana arrives despite his injury (also dealt by Kirihara) and cheers Fuji on. However, when Kirihara attempts to injure Tachibana again, Fuji finally becomes angry at Kirihara's sadistic style of tennis and unleashes his potential on Kirihara and tells him that "tennis must not be used as a tool to breed hatred." Though being told he should go to the hospital, Fuji insists on staying for the next match to support his teammate. }} {{Episode list |LineColor=8B0000 |EpisodeNumber= 126 |Title= Clash! Ryoma vs. Sanada |OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2004|3|24}} |ShortSummary= The deciding game!! Sanada's invisible swing initially pushed back Ryoma, putting him at a disadvantage. Ryoma hasn't won in 3 games, but he gains advantage by using a new move called "Cyclone Smash", holding Sanada back. }} {{Episode list |LineColor=8B0000 |EpisodeNumber= 127 |Title= Invisible Serve |OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2004|3|31}} |ShortSummary= Having all his moves sealed, Ryoma can only use his "Cyclone Smash". However, having used it repeatedly while enduring Sanada's serves caused him to tire out and his eyes to hurt, so he continued the match with his eyes closed. Pushed by the need to fight for Yukimura (Rikkaidai’s captain), Sanada uses his "Invisible Serve", a move that effectively hides his swing and the path of the ball. }} {{Episode list |LineColor=8B0000 |EpisodeNumber= 128 |Title= Conclusion ~ Which One will Win? |OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2004|4|7}} |ShortSummary=Ryoma, after temporarily losing his morale due to not being able to return the "Invisible serve", eventually starts to feel the pressure from his peers and challengers. This, along with his desire not to lose, pushes him to go into the State of Self-Actualization and uses the techniques of other players. Rikkaidai loses the game and heads to the Nationals as runner-up. When they go to Kawamura's sushi place to celebrate, coach Ryuzaki comes with news that Rikkaidai's captain Yukimura Seiichi's surgery is successful. }} |
= Season 6: 4/2004 – 12/2004 =
Episodes 129–135: Recreation Saga - Part II
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|LineColor=D8BFD8 |EpisodeNumber= 129 |Title= The Samurai's Ballad |OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2004|4|14}} |ShortSummary=The story of Nanjiro Echizen and how he met his wife, Rinko Takeuchi. We see a bit of story behind why he retires abruptly from tennis. }} {{Episode list |LineColor=D8BFD8 |EpisodeNumber= 130 |Title= We Want To See Tezuka! |OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2004|4|21}} |ShortSummary= The team visits Tezuka in Germany. Tezuka brings them around the city; however, some of them got split up. Ryoma ends up playing a match with a lady that turns out to be Tezuka's trainer. }} {{Episode list |LineColor=D8BFD8 |EpisodeNumber= 131 |Title= Never Give Up |OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2004|4|28}} |ShortSummary=Thanks to Ryoma's persistence in playing, the lady, Hannah Essenheimer, found her will to return to professional tennis. }} {{Episode list |LineColor=D8BFD8 |EpisodeNumber= 132 |Title= The Zany Teni-Puri Family |OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2004|5|5}} |ShortSummary=A chibi Tenipuri Family episode where Ryoma is featured as the eldest son, Momoshiro as the younger daughter (Momoko) and Kaido as the youngest son. Also includes Oishi as the mother (Shuko), Inui as the father, Fuji and Tezuka as Grandmother and Grandfather and Kikumaru as the Family Cat. }} {{Episode list |LineColor=D8BFD8 |EpisodeNumber= 133 |Title= The Best Sushi Chef in Japan |OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2004|5|12}} |ShortSummary=Kawamura's father, the sushi chef, was injured, and Kawamura has to do his part in the shop along with a troubled man named Gen. }} {{Episode list |LineColor=D8BFD8 |EpisodeNumber= 134 |Title= My Prince |OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2004|5|19}} |ShortSummary=Kurumi, a young and insecure girl who has lost her will to pursue her dream, becomes infatuated with Fuji and gets a date from him. Meanwhile, Momoshiro, Ryoma and Kikumaru befriend the person who unwittingly crushed little Kurumi's illusions... her own little sister Narumi. }} {{Episode list |LineColor=D8BFD8 |EpisodeNumber= 135 |Title= Kikumaru's Summer Vacation |OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2004|5|26}} |ShortSummary=Kikumaru won a contest to have his popular idols, the Chocolates J-Pop idol group, visit his house. The problem is, his teammates keep showing up. }} |
Episodes 136–146: Junior Selection Camp Saga
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|LineColor=B11030 |EpisodeNumber=136 |Title= Junior Selection Camp, Gathered |OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2004|6|2}} |ShortSummary=28 players from several of the surrounding schools have gathered at a camp to decide the 8 people who will be representing Japan against the American team. They are soon divided into three different groups. }} {{Episode list |LineColor=B11030 |EpisodeNumber=137 |Title= The Member Who was not Trusted |OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2004|6|9}} |ShortSummary=Kamio is accused of a misdeed and sets out to find the real culprit. }} {{Episode list |LineColor=B11030 |EpisodeNumber=138 |Title= Ryoma vs. Kirihara! Beyond Battle Rage |OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2004|6|16}} |ShortSummary=The real culprit of the misdeed is revealed – it's Ann-chan! Also, Kirihara claims he has changed, but can he prove it? }} {{Episode list |LineColor=B11030 |EpisodeNumber=139 |Title= Sengoku Kiyosumi Reborn |OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2004|6|23}} |ShortSummary=Sengoku shows us his new style of play, a sport inside of a sport, also known as boxing! To do so, he challenges Momoshiro to a match, winning 6–3. Ryuzaki-sensei falls ill and must be hospitalized. }} {{Episode list |LineColor=B11030 |EpisodeNumber=140 |Title= Welcome Back, Tezuka Kunimitsu (NB. 140 and 141 were originally aired as a 1 hour special) |OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2004|6|30}} |ShortSummary= Ryuzaki-sensei got ill! Tezuka returns to Japan to be the temporary coach and is accepted by the team after he proves himself worthy by playing Sengoku, Shishido and Ōtori using the Tezuka Zone and incredible returns. Atobe and company sang the song "Wonderful Days". }} {{Episode list |LineColor=B11030 |EpisodeNumber=141 |Title= The Ultimate Showdown |OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2004|6|30}} |ShortSummary= Atobe and Sanada have a match. The two were quite energetic and wanted to prove something. It's all because of Tezuka's presence. }} {{Episode list |LineColor=B11030 |EpisodeNumber=142 |Title= The Boy who Came from America |OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2004|7|7}} |ShortSummary=The arrival of the American team's Kevin Smith has shown up looking for Ryoma. Unable to find him, he challenges other Jr. Highs, leaving a message, for Ryoma, behind each school he passes. Meanwhile, at camp, Tezuka puts Shishido and Oishi against Ootori and Kikumaru in a doubles match. }} {{Episode list |LineColor=B11030 |EpisodeNumber=143 |Title= Tezuka's Choice |OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2004|7|14}} |ShortSummary=Tezuka has been thinking about his choice for the Invitational Team and has come to a rather very difficult decision. }} {{Episode list |LineColor=B11030 |EpisodeNumber=144 |Title= Formation! A Dream Team |OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2004|7|21}} |ShortSummary= Finally! The Team composed of the best players are selected! While this is happening, Akutsu and Kevin are having a battle. }} {{Episode list |LineColor=B11030 |EpisodeNumber=145 |Title= Ryoma and Kevin |OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2004|7|28}} |ShortSummary= After being ceased by Tezuka from having a match with Kevin, Ryoma tries to find Kevin the next day. }} {{Episode list |LineColor=B11030 |EpisodeNumber=146 |Title= The American Team's Ambition |OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2004|8|4}} |ShortSummary= The U.S. team introduces themselves in public! }} |
Episodes 147–160: Junior Selection Team vs. U.S. Coast Team Saga
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|LineColor=8C00C8 |EpisodeNumber=147 |Title= The Strongest! Atobe and Sanada |OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2004|8|18}} |ShortSummary= Atobe and Sanada are paired for doubles and although they lack coordination they are able to show the U.S. team their power. }} {{Episode list |LineColor=8C00C8 |EpisodeNumber=148 |Title= Baker's Scenario |OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2004|8|25}} |ShortSummary= Cassidy and Lee of the U.S. team finish observing Atobe and Sanada and reveal their true power. }} {{Episode list |LineColor=8C00C8 |EpisodeNumber=149 |Title= Tango Towards Destruction |OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2004|9|1}} |ShortSummary= Atobe and Sanada finally play as a doubles pair, conquering their lack of coordination and winning the match. }} {{Episode list |LineColor=8C00C8 |EpisodeNumber=150 |Title= Gorgeous Guys' Duo |OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2004|9|8}} |ShortSummary= Kikumaru and Oshitari are up against the Griffey Brothers while behind the scenes Mr. Baker demands that their performance be an exciting show for the sponsors. }} {{Episode list |LineColor=8C00C8 |EpisodeNumber=151 |Title= Sorrowful Marionettes |OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2004|9|15}} |ShortSummary= Mr. Baker orders the Griffey Brothers to lose their match on purpose, however, after witnessing how determined and earnest Kikumaru is, they remember how fun tennis is and end up winning the match. }} {{Episode list |LineColor=8C00C8 |EpisodeNumber=152 |Title= Bobby Max The Beast |OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2004|9|22}} |ShortSummary= Bobby, a very physically powerful tennis player of the U.S. team, is up against Sengoku, who seems helpless in the face of Bobby's brute strength. }} {{Episode list |LineColor=8C00C8 |EpisodeNumber=153 |Title= A Battle to the Limits |OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2004|9|29}} |ShortSummary= Sengoku manages to oppress Bobby's strength with his own technique, slowly evening out the scores. The match turns into a battle of endurance resulting in both of them collapsing and neither of them winning. }} {{Episode list |LineColor=8C00C8 |EpisodeNumber=154 |Title= The Prodigy Vs. Tennis Machine (NB. 154 & 155 were originally aired as a 1 hour special) |OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2004|10|6}} |ShortSummary= Fuji vs. the U.S. team's "Tennis Machine" Arnold – someone who could accurately hit the ball at the places he wanted. }} {{Episode list |LineColor=8C00C8 |EpisodeNumber=155 |Title= 1 mm Battle |OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2004|10|6}} |ShortSummary= A very close battle between Fuji and Arnold! Fuji secures another win with Tsubame Gaeshi and Higuma Otoshi. }} {{Episode list |LineColor=8C00C8 |EpisodeNumber=156 |Title= Who Will Play? |OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2004|10|13}} |ShortSummary= Akaya vs. Kevin Smith. Akaya has developed the Phantom Ball, which is to be used against left handers. The first games are dominated by Akaya until he crashes into the net pole after hitting another Phantom Ball. }} {{Episode list |LineColor=8C00C8 |EpisodeNumber=157 |Title= The Phantom Ball that Vanished |OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2004|10|20}} |ShortSummary= Akaya's shoulder injury prevents him from hitting many Phantom Balls, and it finally becomes too much for him to keep on playing. Ryoma takes his place and continues playing from the current score. }} {{Episode list |LineColor=8C00C8 |EpisodeNumber=158 |Title= The Long Awaited Confrontation – Ryoma vs. Kevin |OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2004|10|27}} |ShortSummary= Ryoma takes Kirihara's place on the court. After discovering that Kevin copied most of his techniques, Ryoma uses the Cyclone Smash, which Kevin did not have a chance to copy, and reverses the score. }} {{Episode list |LineColor=8C00C8 |EpisodeNumber=159 |Title= Illusion |OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2004|11|3}} |ShortSummary= Kevin debuts his original move, Illusion, and the game goes into tie-break. However, Ryoma manages to counter it by watching the shadow of the tennis ball. }} {{Episode list |LineColor=8C00C8 |EpisodeNumber=160 |Title= Game and Match |OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2004|11|10}} |ShortSummary= A very nice match between the two rivals! A match that touches the hearts of the audience: the rivalry between Kevin and Ryoma turns into friendship. }} |
Episodes 161–165: Recreation Saga - Part III
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|LineColor=00008B |EpisodeNumber=161 |Title= Run, Momo! |OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2004|11|17}} |ShortSummary= Momoshiro treated Ryoma for lunch, but something happened that he must pay 10,000 yen before the time limit ends! He leaves Ryoma at the store to insure that he will come back to finish off the payment or Momo and Ryoma's chance at the national tournament is being threatened with a call to the cops for them not paying for the food. }} {{Episode list |LineColor=00008B |EpisodeNumber=162 |Title= The Golden Pair's Memories |OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2004|12|1}} |ShortSummary= The Golden pair's memories on how they became friends and eventually became a doubles pair. }} {{Episode list |LineColor=00008B |EpisodeNumber=163 |Title= Kaido's Unknown World |OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2004|12|8}} |ShortSummary= Kaido loses his memory by trying to save Ryoma from a certain head and face injury. Ryoma and Momoshiro try to get his memory back by playing a match against Kaido and Yuuta that sparks a really good side of him, and he gains back his memory in the end! }} {{Episode list |LineColor=00008B |EpisodeNumber=164 |Title= Seigaku's Shocking Secret Plans |OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2004|12|15}} |ShortSummary= Ryuzaki-sensei will be out of the hospital soon. The Seigaku tennis club wants to surprise her when she comes back. Also, another very surprising thing happens. }} {{Episode list |LineColor=00008B |EpisodeNumber=165 |Title= The Tenipuri Family Goes to Hawaii?! – Christmas at the Tenipuri Family |OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2004|12|22}} |ShortSummary= A cute chibi episode of the Seigaku family having their Christmas vacation. }} |
Opening & Ending Music
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| OP | Shining | Yuki Shirai | 129–153 | ||||
Season 6
| OP | Paradise | Yuki Shirai | 154–165 | ||||
Season 6
| ED | Sakura | Yomu Hamaguchi | 129–140 | ||||
Season 6
| ED | Wonderful Days | Pull Tab to Can | 142 – 165 [From www.beepthegeek.net] |
= Season 7: 1/2005 – 3/2005 =
Episodes 166–176: Intraschool Rankings Saga - Part III
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|LineColor=FF69B4 |EpisodeNumber=166 |Title= Seigaku's Specialty, again |OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2005|1|12}} |ShortSummary= Kawamura vs. Oishi showdown. }} {{Episode list |LineColor=FF69B4 |EpisodeNumber=167 |Title= Eternal Rivals, Momoshiro Vs. Kaido |OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2005|1|19}} |ShortSummary= Intraschool ranking match again! It's getting tense because Ryoma, Momoshiro and Kaido all belong to the same block. It's Momoshiro vs. Kaido as the highlight of the afternoon match. }} {{Episode list |LineColor=FF69B4 |EpisodeNumber=168 |Title= Ryoma's Decision (NB. 168 & 169 were originally aired as a 1 hour special) |OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2005|1|26}} |ShortSummary= Ryoma confronts his father about his invitation to the US Open. Also, Kikumaru vs. Inui! Inui's eye is revealed for the first time! }} {{Episode list |LineColor=FF69B4 |EpisodeNumber=169 |Title= Wavering Feelings |OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2005|1|26}} |ShortSummary= Ryoma couldn't think well because of the US Open, and the Nationals are coming near. He declines the US Open offer to Ryuzaki-sensei but many of the Seigaku club members thinks he should take the one in a lifetime chance. What will he do? }} {{Episode list |LineColor=FF69B4 |EpisodeNumber=170 |Title= Be Passionate, Echizen! |OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2005|2|2}} |ShortSummary= Still about the US Open. Ryoma is about to decide. Ryoma and Momo are having a match and Momo is already full-going from the start while Ryoma seems to be distracted giving Momoshiro the game by forfeiture. }} {{Episode list |LineColor=FF69B4 |EpisodeNumber=171 |Title= To my Dear Friend |OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2005|2|9}} |ShortSummary= Momoshiro is still angry with Ryoma. Meanwhile, Ryoma is moping and having conflicting feelings about going to the U.S. Open. Eventually, the two make up and play a friendly match. Even though Ryoma wins, Momoshiro technically wins for the block. However, Momoshiro urges Ryoma to take the opportunity and go to the U.S. Open. Finally having made up his mind, Ryoma decides to accept the offer. }} {{Episode list |LineColor=FF69B4 |EpisodeNumber=172 |Title= Goodbye Seigaku |OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2005|2|16}} |ShortSummary= Ryoma is about to leave Japan for the US Open. Everybody is doing something for Ryoma. }} {{Episode list |LineColor=FF69B4 |EpisodeNumber=173 |Title= Samurai in New York |OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2005|2|23}} |ShortSummary= Ryoma Echizen at New York at last! He's adjusting to the place and he even met with Kevin Smith there and played tennis with him. }} {{Episode list |LineColor=FF69B4 |EpisodeNumber=174 |Title= Tezuka Kunimitsu Vs. Fuji Syusuke |OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2005|3|2}} |ShortSummary=Tezuka and Fuji have a match to determine Seigaku's number one in the intraschool ranking. This match, which lasts until episode 176, truly awakens Fuji's full potential as a tennis player. Flashbacks reveal a match between the two when they were first years, their subsequent friendship, and the implications of Tezuka's injury. Fuji takes an early lead, but the match is far from over. }} {{Episode list |LineColor=FF69B4 |EpisodeNumber=175 |Title= Seriousness in the Third Year |OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2005|3|9}} |ShortSummary=Tezuka and Fuji's match intensifies as they each gradually begin to reveal their best moves (Tezuka's Zero-Shiki Drop/Tezuka Zone and Fuji's Triple Counters). Tezuka slowly begins to surpass Fuji. As he begins to struggle, Fuji reminisces about their first year match (which included the promise of a rematch) and their developing friendship. He then realizes that he is afraid of finding out the results of both of them playing to their full potential and that this is quite possibly the last match they will ever have against each other, and he concludes that if he doesn't play his hardest, he will regret it. His hits suddenly get sharper, and Tezuka comments that the true Fuji has awakened. }} {{Episode list |LineColor=FF69B4 |EpisodeNumber=176 |Title= Climax |OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2005|3|16}} |ShortSummary= Once Fuji starts playing his hardest, Tezuka starts to get pushed back. With heart and soul completely in the match, the two battle at their hardest. Tezuka wins by using Zero-Shiki Drop Shot with his right hand while in mid-air, surprising Fuji and everyone else. }} |
Episodes 177–178: Start of Nationals Arc
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|LineColor=3251AE |EpisodeNumber=177 |Title= Unforgettable Promise (NB. 177 & 178 were originally aired as a 1 hour special) |OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2005|3|23}} |ShortSummary= Ryoma goes back to Japan to play a game with Tezuka because he wants to put an end to the rivalry that he left so he can mentally move on to the US Open. }} {{Episode list |LineColor=3251AE |EpisodeNumber=178 |Title= Goodbye, Prince |OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2005|3|30}} |ShortSummary= Last episode of the series, which shows how Ryoma defeated Tezuka. The Opening Rites of The All-Japan Nationals are also shown. }} |
Opening & Ending Music
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| OP | Dream Believer | Osami Masaki | 166–178 | ||||
Season 7
| ED | Little Sky | Kentaro Fukushi | 166–177 | ||||
Season 7
| ED | Future (long version) | HIRO-X | 178 |
OVAs
= National Tournament =
== National Tournament ==
OVA series Episodes 1–13: The Nationals Arc
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|LineColor=7B26CA |EpisodeNumber=1 |Title= Return of the Prince |OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2006|3|24}} |ShortSummary= First match of All-Japan National Tournament: Rokkaku vs. Higa. Ojii explains the Shukuchi Method, and Ryoma comes back from America!}} {{Episode list |LineColor=7B26CA |EpisodeNumber=2 |Title= Hot and Cool |OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2006|5|26}} |ShortSummary= Seigaku's first round's matches start with Higa Middle School. Ryoma faces Kei Tanishi (Big Bang serve), and shows his souvenir from America – the Cool Drive, as well as Drive C, a less powerful version of the Cool Drive! }} {{Episode list |LineColor=7B26CA |EpisodeNumber=3 |Title= The Fourth Counter |OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2006|5|26}} |ShortSummary= Fuji and Kawamura play together in the Doubles 2 match. During the match, Higa's coach signals his player to attack Ryuzaki-sensei with the ball. Fuji and Kawamura get angry at this and start playing at full force. However, it's not that easy because of the Shukuchi Method. Fuji uses his Fourth Counter: Kagerou Zutsumi, a.k.a. Dragonfly Illusion. }} {{Episode list |LineColor=7B26CA |EpisodeNumber=4 |Title= Kikumaru All Alone |OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2006|7|28}} |ShortSummary= Kikumaru plays Singles 2 against Kai from Higa. During the game, it is shown how hard Kikumaru had trained to raise his stamina. His lateral movement has improved so much that it looks like there are two Kikumarus. This motion is called Seal Step, and it looks as if he has a doppelganger. }} {{Episode list |LineColor=7B26CA |EpisodeNumber=5 |Title= The Longest Summer |OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2006|7|28}} |ShortSummary= Rikkai Dai's Yagyuu meets Kaido and asks him what he would do without his Snake. Kaido then asks Inui to let him play Doubles by himself and see how far he could go without his signature move. }} {{Episode list |LineColor=7B26CA |EpisodeNumber=6 |Title= The Man Called Killer |OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2006|9|22}} |ShortSummary= Tezuka plays against Higa Chuu's Captain, Eishirou Kite. Kite shows that he would do anything to win, even throwing small pebbles at Tezuka. Tezuka shows everyone his true form using Hyaku Ren Jitoku no Kiwami – The Pinnacle of Hard Work. }} {{Episode list |LineColor=7B26CA |EpisodeNumber=7 |Title= The Prince of Beach-Volleyball?! |OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2006|9|22}} |ShortSummary= In between matches: Seigaku is now a beach-volleyball team and plays with Rokkaku before training for the next match. }} {{Episode list |LineColor=549CD7 |EpisodeNumber=8 |Title= Premonition Before the Storm |OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2006|11|24}} |ShortSummary= Hyotei reminisces about their loss at the Kantou tournament and strive to win the quarterfinals against Seigaku. Also, Kintaro arrives at the tournament and meets with Echizen at the stadium. }} {{Episode list |LineColor=549CD7 |EpisodeNumber=9 |Title= Heart Not Giving In |OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2006|11|24}} |ShortSummary= The first match in the quarterfinals is Oshitari vs. Momoshiro! Momoshiro in the Singles 3 Spot shows off his new style of play, but eventually loses because Momo's spirit awakens Oshitari's. }} {{Episode list |LineColor=549CD7 |EpisodeNumber=10 |Title= Short-lived Match |OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2007|1|26}} |ShortSummary= Doubles 2, the second match of the quarterfinals: Inui-Kaido pair vs. Mukahi-Hiyoshi pair. In a try for a short match against Inui and Kaido, Mukahi and Hiyoshi play with all they've got from the beginning. Inui reveals a new move at the start. When Mukahi and Hiyoshi are at match point, Kaido shows a new move! }} {{Episode list |LineColor=549CD7 |EpisodeNumber=11 |Title= Tezuka Kunimitsu |OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2007|1|26}} |ShortSummary= Tezuka vs. Kabaji in Singles 2 of the quarterfinals. An untold history about Tezuka in the Kyûshu Region before his rehabilitation is shown. In the present time, can Tezuka stand up to Kabaji's imitation of himself? }} {{Episode list |LineColor=549CD7 |EpisodeNumber=12 |Title= Two Of Us |OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2007|3|23}} |ShortSummary= A duel of the Golden Pairs: Kikumaru-Oishi vs. Shishido-Ootori. Ootori's improved Neo Scud Serve & the Pile-Mirage formation puts Seigaku's Golden Pair to the test! But the Golden Pair achieves a new state: Synchro! However, the win goes to Hyotei as Kikumaru "prevents" Oishi from hitting the ball further and causing more injury to his wrist. }} {{Episode list |LineColor=549CD7 |EpisodeNumber=13 |Title= Deathmatch · King vs. Prince |OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2007|3|23}} |ShortSummary= In Singles 1, Ryoma faces Atobe to see who advances to the semi-finals of the national tournament. Ryoma uses the State of Self-Actualization, but it is useless against Atobe and his new move, "Koori no Sekai". But Ryoma counters Koori no Sekai with an incomplete version of his father's "Zone" technique, which is the same as the "Tezuka Zone". Eventually, the two go into what seems like a never-ending tie-break. }} |
== National Semifinals ==
OVA series Episodes 14–19: The Nationals Semifinal Arc
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|LineColor=44AA22 |EpisodeNumber=14 |Title= Fudoumine vs. Shitenhouji Battle |OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2007|6|22}} |ShortSummary= End of Singles 1 match between Hyotei and Seigaku. Shintenhouji faces Fudoumine to see who advances to the semi-finals, and Ryoma meets face-to-face with his new rival. }} {{Episode list |LineColor=44AA22 |EpisodeNumber=15 |Title= Roar |OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2007|6|22}} |ShortSummary= The Singles 3 match between Fuji and Shiraishi is played. Fuji's Triple Counters fail against Shiraishi's perfect "Bible" tennis, and everything seems to go downhill for Seigaku. As the match moves on, Fuji evolves the Triple Counters and also produces a new final counter called Hecatoncheires no Monban (Gate Keeper of Hecatonchires), which prevents the returned ball from going over the net. However, in the end, Shiraishi's cunning mind finds a way to hit the ball over the net, bringing the game to a tie break. Things go evenly until Fuji lobs the ball out of desperation. Despite all the effort of both players, the point is decided by a centimeter. It is noted in the following episode when Kawamura says he has never seen Fuji in such a state before. }} {{Episode list |LineColor=44AA22 |EpisodeNumber=16 |Title= The Horror of Amusing Tennis |OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2007|9|28}} |ShortSummary= Doubles 2 with the Momo-Kaido pair. The game favors Shitenhouji thanks to the Amusing tennis style of the Koharu-Hitouji pair, provoking stress on Seigaku's pair. However, Momo comes up with a clever strategy that surpasses the pair, giving Seigaku the win. }} {{Episode list |LineColor=44AA22 |EpisodeNumber=17 |Title= Seigaku's Dead Weight |OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2007|9|28}} |ShortSummary= Kawamura plays against Gin, the original creator of the Hadoukyuu, from Shitenhōji. Gin has 108 levels of Hadoukyuu. Kawamura is not able to return even one shot and loses 0–5 games and 0–40 points. After Akutsu awakens him, Kawamura realizes that he must give his all even if he knows he will lose. He then continues and puts his heart and soul into his final shot, what he calls the 'Final Hadoukyuu', which is stronger than Gin's 108 Hadoukyuu styles. Attempting to return Kawamura's shot, Gin injures his wrist severely. Kawamura wins the match by default and he reaches his dream of being the Number One power player of the Nationals! }} {{Episode list |LineColor=44AA22 |EpisodeNumber=18 |Title= The Two Doors |OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2008|1|25}} |ShortSummary= Doubles 1 turns into a singles match when Tezuka and Chitose decide to duke it out. Inui and Zaizen step aside for their teammates. After Chitose takes the first game with his "Saiki Kanpatsu no Kiwami," Tezuka decides to show Chitose his true power, revealing that he has opened the 2nd door of Muga No Kyōchi. In the end, Tezuka wins with a victory of 6–1. Meanwhile Rikkaidai has a few problems with their opponent Nagoya, and Akaya Kirihara, drenched in blood, has been hit all the way back to fence, making a huge dent... }} {{Episode list |LineColor=44AA22 |EpisodeNumber=19 |Title= One-Point Match |OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2008|1|25}} |ShortSummary= Seigaku wins the match with Shintenhouji and moves on to the finals. Meanwhile, Rikkaidai's Akaya Kirihara transforms into a demon as they turn around from there to win and face Seigaku in the finals—it is revealed by Rikkaidai's members that they lost the first two matches on purpose to prove Akaya's true potential. Kintarō, unwilling to wait one year to be able to challenge Ryoma again—or Koshimae, as Kintarō calls him—asks Ryoma for a one-point match. In the end the ball splits into half, each half on one side of the court, turning the over-40 minutes match into a draw.. }} |
== National Finals ==
OVA series Episode 20–26: The National Tournament Finals Arc
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|LineColor=8B0000 |EpisodeNumber=20 |Title= The Prince of Yakiniku |OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2008|4|25}} |ShortSummary= Hyoutei, Shitenhouji, Higa, Seigaku and Rokkaku decide to take a break before the finals, and decide to eat Yakiniku. Here, Eiji jumps to host a Yakiniku eating along with Oshitari Yuushi from Hyotei. Along with the comedies of Inui's pants getting pulled off by Tezuka and heaps of bodies of players from said schools, the players end the night with a ¥1,274,960 bill, along with a ¥63,748 tax. }} {{Episode list |LineColor=8B0000 |EpisodeNumber=21 |Title= Summit Showdown! |OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2008|7|25}} |ShortSummary= Three years ago, after finishing runner up to Yukimura in the Japanese junior tournament, a new player emerged, beating Sanada 6–0, 6–1, only to play evenly with Yukimura. Three years later, the rematch between Tezuka Kunimitsu and Sanada Genichirou. Just as Tezuka sealed doors one and two of the Muga no Kyochi, Sanada sealed the "Lightning" and "Shadow" until he faced Tezuka. Having no answer, Tezuka risked his future, and arm, with the Tezuka Phantom, reversing the spin and forcing the balls out instead of towards him. Tezuka's arm begins to feel the effects as well as Sanada's legs from constantly hitting the Lightning. Yukimura forces Sanada to change his strategy for the sake of three championships for Rikkaidai, using the Lightning and Forest techniques against the Phantom. Tezuka has no choice but to hit the Phantom, wearing his arm out until Sanada gains match point. With one final Lightning, instead of using the Phantom, Tezuka utilizes the Tezuka Zone to bring it towards him. It blew the racquet out of his hand, but the ball flew high into the air and landed on the net cord, teetering on the edge. With everyone watching, Sanada screamed for it to fall on Tezuka's side, which it did, resulting in Rikkaidai's win. Sanada shook hands with Tezuka, saying he'll never play him again. }} {{Episode list |LineColor=8B0000 |EpisodeNumber=22 |Title= The Way We Play |OriginalAirDate= |ShortSummary= Doubles 2 of the finals: Inui-Kaido pair vs. Yanagi-Kirihara pair. Inui's best data and Kaido's Tornado Snake are ineffective against Rikkaidai's pair. Inui seems ready to give up, but Kaido uses Yagyuu's Laser Beam. Kirihara transforms into a demon, purposely aiming at Inui and injuring him severely. Kaido turns into a demon himself, but was stopped by Inui. Soon after that, Inui collapses, Seigaku forfeits the match, and Inui is rushed to the hospital. This episode is when Ryoma loses/lost his memory. }} {{Episode list |LineColor=8B0000 |EpisodeNumber=23 |Title= Can you see the Stars in Broad Daylight!? |OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2008|10|24}} |ShortSummary= During the Singles 2 match between Fuji and Niou, Niou uses an illusory movement to transform into Tezuka. Aside from the appearance, he also has the ability to copy his signature techniques and playstyle. While Fuji is able to get out of the illusion, Niou creates yet another one, this time being Shiraishi the copied. It was a very close match,7–5, Fuji wins the match with his new technique, Hoshi Hanabi. }} {{Episode list |LineColor=8B0000 |EpisodeNumber=24 |Title= The Only One in my Heart |OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2008|10|24}} |ShortSummary= As the Golden Pair plays against Marui and Jackal in the Doubles 1 slot, players whom Ryoma had beaten before help him to recover his memory. It is also revealed how Ryoma lost his memories on a trip with his dad. In the meantime, Toyama Kintarou challenges Rikkaidai's captain, Seiichi Yukimura, to a single-balled match just to make time for Ryoma to return. But finally, the Golden Pair wins the game for Seigaku, and all hope of winning is directed to Ryoma's match. }} {{Episode list |LineColor=8B0000 |EpisodeNumber=25 |Title= The Prince vs. The Child of God |OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2009|1|23}} |ShortSummary= After Ryoma recovers his memories, he returns to the field court for his final match against Yukimura, just to find a completely crushed Kintarou, whom Ryoma had a hard time against. How far do Yukimura's abilities extend to?! }} {{Episode list |LineColor=8B0000 |EpisodeNumber=26 |Title= Dear Prince~ To the Princes of Tennis. |OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2009|1|23}} |ShortSummary= After many hardships and suffering, Ryoma unlocks the final Muga gate, Teni Muhō No Kiwami (Pinnacle of Perfection), and defeats Yukimura with incredible moves. Seigaku wins the Nationals! In the end, we see the Freshmen Trio (now Juniors) along with Momoshiro being the new vice captain and Kaido being the new captain. Tezuka plans to go to Germany to become better. Sakuno is carrying a red tennis racket and saying that cherry trees are blooming. We then see Ryoma in America about to beat another pair of tennis gangsters.}} |
= Another Story =
OVA series Episode 1–4: ~Messages from Past and Future~
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|LineColor=00008B |EpisodeNumber=1 |Title= The Prince of Naniwa |OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2009|5|26}} |ShortSummary= After the Nationals, Seigaku goes on a trip to Osaka for the purpose of training with Shitenhouji where they bump into the Higa club members. Afterwards, they go sightseeing and at the same time, talk about their futures. Meanwhile, back in America, Ryoma re-encounters with Ryoga, whom he sees training in a slum. }} {{Episode list |LineColor=00008B |EpisodeNumber=2 |Title= Turbulence, The Young Atobe |OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2009|5|26}} |ShortSummary= The story of Hyoutei's Third year regulars when they first entered middle school. }} {{Episode list |LineColor=00008B |EpisodeNumber=3 |Title=The Prince of Naniwa, The Second Act |OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2009|5|27}} |ShortSummary=When Momoshiro and Kaido lose their cool while training the first and second years and Ryoma returns from America to Osaka. }} {{Episode list |LineColor=00008B |EpisodeNumber=4 |Title= The legend of Rikkai, A Rebel who Challenges an Emperor |OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2009|10|25}} |ShortSummary=A flashback to when Kirihara first joins Rikkadai and challenges the last years winning regulars of the national tournament so that he can become number one. He loses to Rikkai's Big Three, but he vows to beat them. }} |
= Another Story II =
OVA series Episode 1–4: ~The Times We Shared~
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|LineColor=00008B |EpisodeNumber=1 |Title= Born! Captain Shiraishi Kuranosuke |OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2011|8|26}} |ShortSummary= This is a self-contained story telling the growth of Shintenhouji's tennis club. It covers the arrival of Zaizen and also the making of Shiraishi's Entaku shot. }} {{Episode list |LineColor=00008B |EpisodeNumber=2 |Title= The seven horrible mysteries of Seishun Gakuen |OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2011|8|26}} |ShortSummary= Ryoma and the other first-years of Seigaku Tennis Club join Momoshiro and Kaidou in a scary story telling session. They touch upon the 7 Mysteries of Seigaku; Fuji later joins and takes over the narration of how they came to be. }} {{Episode list |LineColor=00008B |EpisodeNumber=3 |Title= The Two Wings of Kyushuu |OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2011|10|26}} |ShortSummary= A story that flashbacks to the days when Tachibana and Chitose were team-mates and how their remarkable tennis skills earned them this nickname. }} {{Episode list |LineColor=00008B |EpisodeNumber=4 |Title= Jirou's Awakening |OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2011|10|26}} |ShortSummary= So what does it take to get the sleeping prince of Hyoutei to wake up? Entrusted by Atobe with this task, Gakuto and Oshitari follows Jirou after training to find out. }} |
The Prince of Tennis II
Episodes 1–13: ~2nd stringers arc~
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|LineColor=9B0000 |EpisodeNumber= 1 |Title= The Return of the Prince |OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2012|1|4}} |ShortSummary=Seigaku and other middle school students (with a total of 50 middle school students) are invited to the U-17 selection camp, including Ryoma who comes back from America to participate. }} {{Episode list |LineColor=6B0000 |EpisodeNumber= 2 |Title= The Gatekeeper of Hell |OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2012|1|11}} |ShortSummary=Momoshiro gets paired up immediately in a shuffle match, being the first middle schooler to do so. His opponent is Jujiroh Oni, introduced in the previous episode. Jujiroh plays with a 2-string racquet, and causes both of Momo's wrists to be shot with his specialty, Black Jack Knife. Momoshiro refused to forfeit but lost in the end, 6–0. }} {{Episode list |LineColor=8B0000 |EpisodeNumber= 3 |Title= Friendly Fire |OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2012|1|18}} |ShortSummary=The middle schoolers paired up with friends, and find out that they will be playing singles tie-breaker matches against their partner. Kikumaru and Oishi's match is most focused on, and Kikumaru is trying to prolong the match because it will be the last chance he has to play with Oishi. Trying to find out where Court 1 is, Ryoma defeated a bunch of high schoolers. After beating countless high schoolers, he finally finds Tokugawa of Court 1, and is about to play a match with him. }} {{Episode list |LineColor=8B0000 |EpisodeNumber=4 |Title=The Captain's Choice |OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2012|1|25}} |ShortSummary= More matches are played, Tezuka vs. Kaido and Atobe vs. Hiyoshi. Both captains have a plan from the start to teach their juniors a lesson before defeating them. Meanwhile, Ryoma and Kintarō are playing matches with Tokugawa and Oni. }} {{Episode list |LineColor=8B0000 |EpisodeNumber=5 |Title=Winners and Losers |OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2012|2|1}} |ShortSummary=The matches continued at Court 1, with Oni vs. Kintarou and Tokugawa vs. Ryoma. At the main court, the rest of the middle schoolers played against their favorite partner. Those who lost were forced to leave the camp, while the winners remained. What happens now? }} {{Episode list |LineColor=8B0000 |EpisodeNumber=6 |Title=Cliffs of the Heart |OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2012|2|8}} |ShortSummary=The winning middle school team have now started the next stage of their hard training right away, which consisted of complex combinations of exercises. Ryoma and Kintarou joined the other losers in facing together the biggest challenge of their lifetime given to them by the mental coach, Saitou, since becoming the only middle school tennis teams ever invited throughout Japan: to reach the top of a very high and steep mountain in order to prove their strength, will and power, and to close the gap between themselves and the winners. But, what awaits Ryoma, Kintarou and the losing team up there is either a heavenly paradise, or a blazing hell they surely will never forget. }} {{Episode list |LineColor=8B0000 |EpisodeNumber=7 |Title=Start from Zero |OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2012|2|15}} |ShortSummary=The losers finally reached the peak of the mountain. There they met a drunkard coach in primitive clothing, who was seen drinking a wine bottle amidst a bunch of worn out boys lying all over the ground. During the next days, the team had to start from zero and faced a series of raw challenges coming from this man that were so different compared to what they have always been doing before. Plus, they have to do all these without the pride of wearing their favorite school jerseys! Question now is, can they make it to the end, as what they had promised to each other with Sanada? }} {{Episode list |LineColor=8B0000 |EpisodeNumber=8 |Title=Special Mission |OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2012|2|22}} |ShortSummary=Ryoma, Tanishi, and Kenya receive a letter from Coach Nyudo asking them to sneak into the training camp to acquire training supplies as well as Sake for Coach Nyudo. However, the place is completely filled with high-tech security devices and they are unwilling to go. Coach Nyudo pushes them through, but the question is: can they take the heat? }} {{Episode list |LineColor=8B0000 |EpisodeNumber=9 |Title=Evolution and Change |OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2012|2|29}} |ShortSummary=The middle schoolers, once again, have to face the challenging demands of Coach Mifune. This time, they must keep each of their balloons safe from an eagle, and no allowing the bird to pop their balloon. The middle schoolers also realize how much they have improved from the rigorous training. }} {{Episode list |LineColor=8B0000 |EpisodeNumber=10 |Title=Farewell, Kunimitsu Tezuka |OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2012|3|07}} |ShortSummary= At the training camp in the mountains, the middle schoolers are given rackets filled with lead and are forced to hit balls with the rackets. Meanwhile, in the U-17 camp, Court 5 are having team shuffle matches with Court 3. Tezuka is having a match with Yudai Yamato, Seigaku's former captain. Yamato tells Tezuka not to put anymore pressure on his arm, as he may go through intense pain in rehabilitation like Yamato did. Tezuka finally smiles, and acquires the "Pinnacle of Perfection" and wins against Yamato. Echizen came to watch the match halfway through. }} {{Episode list |LineColor=8B0000 |EpisodeNumber=11 |Title=Promise |OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2012|3|14}} |ShortSummary=Tezuka is leaving when Fuji challenges him to a match. Meanwhile a doubles game is going on in between court 5 and court 3. Both battles end, with Tezuka winning the match with Fuji and court 3 winning the doubles match against court 5. The singles game will decide the winner, court 3 or court 5? Irie and Atobe go at it and Atobe is winning when Irie's deception is revealed. Atobe is losing horribly but his determination pull him through towards a tie-breaker. In the end both Irie and Atobe are unable to play any longer after ending at more than 187 points each. The episode ends with an announcement that the next singles match will decide the court shuffle winners and Oni standing and going toward the court. }} {{Episode list |LineColor=8B0000 |EpisodeNumber=12 |Title=The Start Of A Revolution |OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2012|3|21}} |ShortSummary= The people at the training camp in the mountains had to do special test where they had to run a special path while having tennis balls shoot at them.. In the test, Ryoma was able to hit more tennis balls at once. At the end, the path led to a storage cabin where there were black jerseys that looked like that ones that people in the training camp wore. The Black Jerseys then challenge court 2 at U-17 }} {{Episode list |LineColor=8B0000 |EpisodeNumber=13 |Title=Toward Your New Brilliant Selves |OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2012|3|28}} |ShortSummary=The Black Jerseys return from the mountain. They challenge court 2 in a heated match. The Black Jerseys show an incredible improvement in their abilities, thanks to the intense training at the mountains. The Black Jerseys defeat everyone with ease, and soon Ryoma faces Migihashi, the captain of court 2. Migihashi employs a technique called "God's Domain", and it utilizes the spin of the ball so that it always draws back to him, much like the Tezuka Zone. Migihashi claims that Ryoma will not be able to send the ball past the right side of the court. They began to add the number of balls from 1 to 8 to 9. However, Ryoma was not able to return 9 balls. Ryoma then returns 9 balls at once, to which he then adds another ball. Migihashi is unable to return all of them, and thus Ryoma wins. The Black Jerseys are now promoted to court 2. In the evening, the students from court 3 and court 2 have matched with each other. Ryoma also has a match with Tokugawa by using multiple tennis balls. }} |
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| OP | Mirai no Bokura e. | Norimasa Fujisawa | 1–13 | ||||
The Prince of Tennis II
| ED | Enjoy | Amikyuudanji | 1–13 |
= The Prince of Tennis II SPECIAL =
OVA series Episodes 1–7: The Prince of Tennis II
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|LineColor=44AA22 |EpisodeNumber= 1 |Title= Night Before the Invitation |OriginalAirDate= {{Start date|2012|4|20}} |ShortSummary= The national championship tournament has ended, and the Middle Schoolers are enjoying free time. Some of the events that occur include Atobe going to school on a Sunday, Tezuka lure fishing with his grandfather Kunikazu, Oshitari Yushi and Kenya getting heated over a lottery in a shopping mall, and Shiraishi being told a shocking truth by his sister Yukari as he cares for his rhinoceros beetle. Over in America Ryouma fights with some American friends for control of a tennis court to use for fun. }} {{Episode list |LineColor=44AA22 |EpisodeNumber= 2 |Title= Child of God VS. Emperor |OriginalAirDate= {{Start date|2012|6|22}} |ShortSummary= The U-17 training camp has begun, and pairs are being forced to defeat their partners to remain at the camp. The episode focuses on the previously unshown duel between Rikkai partners Yukimura and Sanada. The match between the Fuji brothers is also shown. }} {{Episode list |LineColor=44AA22 |EpisodeNumber= 3 |Title= Carrying On the Legend |OriginalAirDate= {{Start date|2012|8|24}} |ShortSummary= The duels to remain in camp continue as Shirashi and Kenya are forced to face off. The history of how they became partners and friends as kids is also shown. }} {{Episode list |LineColor=44AA22 |EpisodeNumber= 4 |Title= What It Means to Be a Winner |OriginalAirDate= {{Start date|2012|10|26}} |ShortSummary= The winners are given a harsh training regiment and only 6 hours to finish it. After the regiment is completed they are able to enjoy the luxurious facilities and meals. Kikumaru and Otori are disheartened by their separation from their partners. As they commiserate with one another Atobe and Mizuki harshly state they can't afford to worry about the losers. Atobe and Mizuki both believe should they continue to do so, they will fall out of the camp themselves. }} {{Episode list |LineColor=44AA22 |EpisodeNumber= 5 |Title= Bonds Between Men |OriginalAirDate= {{Start date|2012|12|21}} |ShortSummary= After Shishido threw the match vs. Otori, Otori remains with the winners at the training camp and vows to become stronger. His turn finally comes to participate in the shuffle matches. Otori enthusiastically faces high schooler Enjoji, but when his Scud Serves prove useless he loses the match. Now Otori must figure out how to become stronger and keep his promise, but will his teammates have any suggestions that could help him? }} {{Episode list |LineColor=44AA22 |EpisodeNumber= 6 |Title= Angel and Bible |OriginalAirDate= {{Start date|2013|2|22}} |ShortSummary= Before joining the camp Akaya promised he wouldn't play against the high schoolers in Devil Mode. That promise is about to be in danger of being broken. Courts 3 and 5 face off. Oni's court 5 team of middle schoolers is overwhelmed by the surprising strength of the high school students and loses the first round. Doubles team Shiraishi and Akaya are tasked with playing the second round. However, their opponents Matsudaira and Miyako taunt Akaya in an attempt to provoke him and force him into devil mode. Should Akaya fall for the taunts, it will assure their loss, but if he can find a way to remain composed he will become stronger than ever. }} {{Episode list |LineColor=44AA22 |EpisodeNumber= 7 |Title= Prince of Secrets |OriginalAirDate= {{Start date|2013|4|24}} |ShortSummary= The losers return, bringing new energy to the training camp, when a new problem arises! Due to a bout of poor weather shipments of essential supplies have been unable to reach the camp. Unable to eat what they want, the stress builds on the middle schoolers. Their eyes fall upon a large bag brought into the camp by Horio. Under the guise of a pillow fight all the middle schoolers begin targeting Horio's bag, believing it will contain something they can use to boost their energy and continue in the dangerous camp. }} |
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The Prince of Tennis II OVA
| OP | Mirai no Bokura e. | Norimasa Fujisawa | 1–7 | ||||
The Prince of Tennis II OVA
| ED | Enjoy | Amikyuudanji | 1–7 |
The Prince of Tennis II OVA vs. Genius 10
OVA series Episodes 1–10: ~1st stringers arc~
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|LineColor=0000CD |EpisodeNumber= 1 |Title= Prelude to a Revolution |OriginalAirDate= {{Start date|2014|10|28}} |ShortSummary= The middle schoolers participate in a series of court 2 & 3 intersquad matches to determine which group is stronger. After, they divide up in their rooms and unite with old friends. Akaya tells his silent roommates stories about fallen soldiers. Fuji and his roommates excitedly discuss the potted plants they brought. The Golden Pair starts a pillow fight. Meanwhile, Sanada meets with Coach Mifune and is told to take advantage of something about to come. 20 players known as the First Stringers are returning from their month long tour and are about to take the camp's intensity to a new level. }} {{Episode list |LineColor=0000CD |EpisodeNumber= 2 |Title= The Battle Begins |OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2014|10|28}} |ShortSummary= After having been told about the first stringers by Sanada, some of the elite black coats begin matches with players 11–20 from the first string. Yanagi faces off against No. 17 Mitsuya. To Inui's surprise he calls Mitsuya "Akuto-niisan." Mitsuya is the man who taught Yanagi Data Tennis before, Though it's a battle between two powerful Data Tennis players, Inui senses something is off when he sees Mitsuya toying with Yanagi. Meanwhile, Momoshiro and Kenya battle No. 18 Hira and No. 19 Hara Shitenhoji OB doubles team and struggle against their opponents' unique rhythm. While these battles take place, the remaining court 1 members inform the court 3 middle school winners about the first string and announce that court numbers no longer matter. }} {{Episode list |LineColor=0000CD |EpisodeNumber= 3 |Title= Reflection and Illusion |OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2014|12|25}} |ShortSummary= The middle schoolers' battle against the first string's No. 11 through 20 continues with the lone court 3 player and the lone middle schooler chosen for enhancement participating. Yukimura's opponent is No. 11 Fuwa. However, before the first shot, Fuwa offers Yukimura a handicap and blindfolds himself. Fuwa demonstrates his skills, despite his lack of vision, but Yukimura shows no signs of giving up. He challenges Fuwa, saying he doesn't need a handicap, leading Fuwa to take off his blindfold. Yukimura is shocked when his power seems to backfire on him as Fuwa reveals his eyes reflect everything. Turns out, he was played by Yukimura as he was imagining everything. Meanwhile, Oishi and Niou play doubles against Mutsu Yūho and Mutsu Yūma and Irie plays against No. 20 Akiba. Akiba calls Irie's theatrical style "cheap acting." Angered by his words, Irie recalls his conversation with Atobe and remembers his previous match against Akiba. }} {{Episode list |LineColor=0000CD |EpisodeNumber= 4 |Title=The Night Before the Battle |OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2014|12|25}} |ShortSummary= Kintarou plays against Hakamada Izou and the rest of the middle schoolers meet back up on the main court with the rest, many having a representative pin. Kintarou then comes back carrying his defeated opponent who gives him his pin, but just as he does that, first string No. 1-10 show up bashing the losing reps. The middle schoolers and the reps decide on a shuffle match for the next day to become Japan's representatives. An unknown rep with his hood hiding his face tosses Ryoma an orange then disappears. No. 2, Tanegashima Shūji, teases Kaido and Sanada by stealing their drink when they jogged together. Meanwhile, Tokugawa takes Ryoma to the court for a practice where he reveals his past and how he wants to beat No. 1, Byōdōin Hōō after being badly beaten by him. Then, Byōdōin himself shows up and attacks Ryoma unguarded. Tokugawa leaps in front of the ball and takes it for Ryoma! Ryoma challenges him to a game but the unknown rep shows up and reveals himself as Echizen Ryoga, Ryoma's brother, who of course, Ryoma doesn't remember. Coach Mifune returns the middle schoolers their jerseys which they all put on in favour of the camp ones. }} {{Episode list |LineColor=0000CD |EpisodeNumber= 5 |Title=The Strongest Pair |OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2015|2|20}} |ShortSummary= The shuffle matches begin with Atobe and Niou (morphed into Tezuka) against No.10 Mōri Juzaburō and No.9 Ochi Tsukimitsu. Ochi and Mōri take the lead first but Niou hits the Zero Shiki and uses the Tezuka Zone and Atobe uses his new moves, both strings match up their service games. Unexpectedly, Atobe isn't able to serve over the net, bringing it into tiebreaker because of pressure from Ochi's glare. Niou saves the points with the Tezuka Phantom but this equals burden on his elbow. His determination and sacrifice motivates Atobe but at an incoming ball Kabaji jumps in and scores the point for Atobe. The first stringers let the point count allowing the second stringers the set. Kabaji is thrown out of the camp for violating the rules. Niou transforms into Ryoma, but he can no longer stand, costing them the second set. But Niou tricks them as he was observing the first stringers while lying on the court; Atobe and Niou Synchro! They take the final set and their rep pins. }} {{Episode list |LineColor=0000CD |EpisodeNumber= 6 |Title=Betrayal and Negotiations |OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2015|2|20}} |ShortSummary=The next match, singles of Ishida Gin against Duke Watanabe. Ishida loses as Duke bests all 108 levels of the Hadokyuu. Now, No. 8 Tōno Atsukyō and No. 7 Kimijima Ikuto, take on Kite and Marui in doubles. Kite turns on Marui, hitting him from behind previously getting a deal with the first stringers since he believes in siding with the strong. It's now 3 on 1! Marui loses the first set. It turns out Kimijima wanted to turn on Tōno and asked for Kite to help attack his weaknesses and with an offer for them to be double partners. But before that happens, Marui takes control of all the receives with Wonder Castle. Kite, moved, resides with Marui restating he sides with the strong. }} {{Episode list |LineColor=0000CD |EpisodeNumber= 7 |Title=Embrace the 10 Ball Strike and Sleep |OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2015|4|24}} |ShortSummary=Surprise! Kimijima also negotiated with Marui promising that if he help him turn on Tōno, he would help Yukimura heal his illness for good. Marui follows up on this deal and hits Tōno on the knee. Still, the first stringers takes the set: two on one. Kite remarks to Marui that he is done with doubles and asks for a piece of gum. It is now Oni vs. Kintarou since Akutsu, the original opponent has vanished. Oni increases the ball illusion to 10 balls but he manages to hit them all back, surprising everyone. He proclaimes that he will be the best player in Japan. Ryoma follows Ryoga and they bump into Akutsu who expresses his disinterest in playing for Japan but instead to pay back Ryoma. Ryoga laughs and Akutsu plays him with numerous balls which Ryoga easily avoids and hits back. Ryoma saves Akutsu from Ryoga's powerful ball. They are interrupted by Sanada who wants to play doubles with Akutsu. Oni's memories are shown on why he must win and his past with Byōdōin. Kintarou achieves the Pinnacle of Perfection after expressing his enjoyment of tennis but Oni counters by activating his own Pinnale of Perfection as well. Oni wins the match. }} {{Episode list |LineColor=0000CD |EpisodeNumber= 8 |Title=The Emperor and the Monster |OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2015|4|24}} |ShortSummary=It is now doubles of Akutsu and Sanada vs. No. 6 Ōmagari Ryūji and No. 2 Tanegashima Shūji. Meanwhile, Ryoma asks Ryoga to teach him that "glowing shot" and Ryoga gives him a two stringed racquet telling him to find the Super Sweet Spot. On the court, Ryūji takes them both on alone using two racquets. Sanada's techniques are being conquered and he accidentally hits Akutsu's cheek! To even it out, Akutsu kicks him in the stomach. The pair is now cooperating and Sanada introduces Black Aura. Tanegashima rejoins his partner and Sanada attempts to counter using Double Clutch. Sanada-Akutsu pair lose. Ryoma and Ryoga get ready for a "real" match }} {{Episode list |LineColor=0000CD |EpisodeNumber= 9 |Title=Resolve |OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2015|6|26}} |ShortSummary=Memories of Ryoma and Ryoga is shown and of how Ryoga left him without an explanation and why Ryoma does not remember he has a brother since he lost his memories during Nationals. It is Tokugawa vs. Byōdōin! Tokugawa and Byōdōin's match from before is shown of how Irie and Oni stopped him from seriously injuring Tokugawa and why they refused going with the first stringers out of camp. Tokugawa takes a lead with The Divine Path of Asura; wins the set but it's obvious that Byōdōin has the upper hand, breaking the opposite wall. Byōdōin wins the second set with Pirates of the World and Tokugawa is beaten brutally as the final set proceeds. Tokugawa introduces a new technique, Black Hole, which can shorten his career if used excessively. Meanwhile, Ryoma senses Tokugawa's struggle and abandons his and Ryoga's match to see him puke blood largely from taking Destruction last night to protect Ryoma since he couldn't abandon him. Tokugawa collapses and Ryoma's anger flares. }} {{Episode list |LineColor=0000CD |EpisodeNumber= 10 |Title=The Guided Ones |OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2015|6|26}} |ShortSummary= Tokugawa stops Ryoma and resumes the game. He's at a disadvantage and still tries to use Black Hole even when he falls unconscious. Ryoma, unable to watch anymore despite Atobe's warning, jumps in and hits back a Destruction for Tokugawa injuring Byōdōin. Ryoma is ordered to leave the camp for breaking the rules. Unconcerned, he packs up. Byōdōin hits the water tower, threatening him; Ryoma promises to beat him once they meet again. Ryoga leaves, telling Byōdōin that he no longer has a reason to be there and gives him his No. 4 pin. Ryoma bumps into Sakuno and they go to a game centre where afterwards Sakuno shows him that she had drawn numerous bad luck fortunes at the shrine but one good luck one. Ryoma thanks her and leaves. Byōdōin is grudgingly impressed by Tokugawa and gives him the No. 4 pin. Back home, Ryoga tells Ryoma about the U-17 World Cup where he could beat Byōdōin as reps of America together. Coach Mifune arrives at the camp and is revealed to be the head coach where he announces that at the world cup, the middle schoolers could rep Japan as well! Ryoma's name is called but he is now at the air terminal for the American team where he promises to win the cup... }} |
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The Prince of Tennis II OVA vs. Genius 10
| OP | Prelude to a Revolution | Atobe Keigo | 1–10 | ||||
The Prince of Tennis II OVA vs. Genius 10
| ED | Party Time | Cap to Bin (ep 1), Hyotei Eternity (ep 2), Stones (ep 3), Pull Tab to Can (ep 4) | 1–10 |
The Prince of Tennis II: Hyotei vs. Rikkai Game of Future
Atobe invites Rikkai to play against Hyotei in an exhibition match. For the third years, this will be their last chance to play with their underclassmen before they graduate.
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|LineColor=0000CD |EpisodeNumber= 1 |Title= Hyotei vs. Rikkai Game of Future Part 1 |OriginalAirDate= {{Start date|2021|2|13}} |ShortSummary= }} {{Episode list |LineColor=0000CD |EpisodeNumber= 2 |Title= Hyotei vs. Rikkai Game of Future Part 2 |OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2021|4|17}} |ShortSummary= }} |
The Prince of Tennis U-17 World Cup
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|LineColor=0000CD |EpisodeNumber= 1 |Title= Team USA, Ryoma Echizen |OriginalAirDate= {{Start date|2022|7|7}} |ShortSummary= After Ryoma is forced to withdraw from the Japan U-17 training camp, Ryoga invites him to play for the US team. }} {{Episode list |LineColor=0000CD |EpisodeNumber= 2 |Title= Pre-World Cup Kicks Off! |OriginalAirDate= {{Start date|2022|7|14}} |ShortSummary= Teams from all over the world competing in the U-17 World Cup gather to start things off with the Pre-World Cup exhibition matches. }} {{Episode list |LineColor=0000CD |EpisodeNumber= 3 |Title= A Moment Ahead in the Future |OriginalAirDate= {{Start date|2022|7|21}} |ShortSummary= With one win each, Japan and Germany continue to face off in the third match of the Pre-World Cup exhibition. }} {{Episode list |LineColor=0000CD |EpisodeNumber= 4 |Title= Prince vs. Prince |OriginalAirDate= {{Start date|2022|7|28}} |ShortSummary= A mysterious man riding a horse suddenly challenges Ryoma to a tennis match on horseback! }} {{Episode list |LineColor=0000CD |EpisodeNumber= 5 |Title= Upset |OriginalAirDate= {{Start date|2022|8|4}} |ShortSummary= The World Cup Group League commences and Japan battles it out with Greece and Australia. }} {{Episode list |LineColor=0000CD |EpisodeNumber= 6 |Title= Absolute Away Game |OriginalAirDate= {{Start date|2022|8|11}} |ShortSummary= Team Japan's #2 doubles players, Yukimura and Sanada, face a daunting match as the crowd is overwhelmingly filled with supporters for Australia, the home team. }} {{Episode list |LineColor=0000CD |EpisodeNumber= 7 |Title= Chess King |OriginalAirDate= {{Start date|2022|8|18}} |ShortSummary= Japan continues their match against Australia with #1 doubles. Atobe and Fuji take on a super offensive doubles pair with big serves. }} {{Episode list |LineColor=0000CD |EpisodeNumber= 8 |Title= One’s Resolve, One’s Condition |OriginalAirDate= {{Start date|2022|8|25}} |ShortSummary= Having lost both doubles matches against Switzerland, Japan begins its decisive #3 singles between Akutsu and Switzerland's Amadeus. }} {{Episode list |LineColor=0000CD |EpisodeNumber= 9 |Title= Feelings for My Friends |OriginalAirDate= {{Start date|2022|9|1}} |ShortSummary= Ryoma needs to decide if Team USA is where he truly belongs. Meanwhile, the teams gear up for the Finals Tournament that starts in two days. }} {{Episode list |LineColor=0000CD |EpisodeNumber= 10 |Title= Beyond the Bible |OriginalAirDate= {{Start date|2022|9|8}} |ShortSummary= The U-17 World Cup semi-final matches continue with France versus Japan. Can Kimijima and Shiraishi beat the aesthetically-inclined Tristan and Timothee of France in both tennis and charm? }} {{Episode list |LineColor=0000CD |EpisodeNumber= 11 |Title= The Worst Doubles Pair |OriginalAirDate= {{Start date|2022|9|15}} |ShortSummary= Team Japan's Yanagi and Mori are partners for #1 doubles against France, but they obviously don't get along at all. Can they smooth things out between them before it's too late? }} {{Episode list |LineColor=0000CD |EpisodeNumber= 12 |Title= Prince of Ace |OriginalAirDate= {{Start date|2022|9|22}} |ShortSummary= Ryoma's match with Chardard continues in #3 singles of Japan versus France. Whichever team is victorious will advance to play Germany. }} {{Episode list |LineColor=0000CD |EpisodeNumber= 13 |Title= Samurai VS Knight |OriginalAirDate= {{Start date|2022|9|29}} |ShortSummary= Ryoma's match with Chardard continues in #3 singles of Japan versus France. Whichever team is victorious will advance to play Germany. }} |
The Prince of Tennis II U-17 World Cup Semifinal
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| LineColor = 0000CD | EpisodeNumber = 1 | Title = The Mightiest Germany: The Night Before the Match! | OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2024|10|3}} | ShortSummary = The Japanese team is resolutely preparing for the match against Germany, aiming to advance to the finals afterward. Captain Byodoin trusts his players, who do not give up despite this challenge. }} {{Episode list |LineColor=0000CD |EpisodeNumber= 2 |Title= Bluebird |OriginalAirDate= {{Start date|2024|10|10}} |ShortSummary= In the first match of the U-17 World Cup Semifinals it's Team Japan's Oni versus Team Germany's Q・P. Can Oni hold his ground against Team Germany's No. 2 player? }} {{Episode list |LineColor=0000CD |EpisodeNumber= 3 |Title= For Whom Do You Grow Strong |OriginalAirDate= {{Start date|2024|10|17}} |ShortSummary= The first match of the World Cup Semifinals continues between Oni and Q・P. Oni shines with a mysterious light that resembles the Pinnacle of Perfection and becomes seemingly invincible. }} {{Episode list |LineColor=0000CD |EpisodeNumber= 4 |Title= The Final Illusion |OriginalAirDate= {{Start date|2024|10|24}} |ShortSummary= In the next match, Team Japan's Duke and Nio face off against Schneider and Belti, two of the three tennis pros on Team Germany. }} {{Episode list |LineColor=0000CD |EpisodeNumber= 5 |Title= Tezuka vs. Yukimura |OriginalAirDate= {{Start date|2024|10|28}} |ShortSummary= Continuing the World Cup Semifinals is Team Germany’s Tezuka versus Team Japan’s Yukimura in #2 singles. Tezuka is now their opponent, so Team Japan goes all out to gain victory against their former teammate. }} {{Episode list |LineColor=0000CD |EpisodeNumber= 6 |Title= Zero Senses Tennis |OriginalAirDate= {{Start date|2024|11|5}} |ShortSummary= Yukimura prepares to counter Tezuka's Pinnacle of Perfection in order to prove to Akaya, his team, and himself that you don't have to give up on tennis even if you can't use the Pinnacle of Perfection. }} {{Episode list |LineColor=0000CD |EpisodeNumber= 7 |Title= The Future Beyond the Fierce Match |OriginalAirDate= {{Start date|2024|11|12}} |ShortSummary= Every time Yukimura takes away Tezuka's five senses, Tezuka regaains them using the Pinnacle of Perfection. Can Yukimura be able to turn the tables or will Tezuka hold on to his lead? }} {{Episode list |LineColor=0000CD |EpisodeNumber= 8 |Title= Team Spain, Ryoga Echizen |OriginalAirDate= {{Start date|2024|11|19}} |ShortSummary= In the other semifinals bracket, Team USA is competing with Team Spain for a spot at the finals. Ryoga Echizen, who is now playing for Team Spain, clashes with Ralph Reinhart of Team USA. }} {{Episode list |LineColor=0000CD |EpisodeNumber= 9 |Title= Focus Burst vs. Pinnacle of Perfection |OriginalAirDate= {{Start date|2024|11|26}} |ShortSummary= Kirihara is determined to beat Siegfried's Pinnacle of Perfection with his Focus Burst. The two battle it out as their doubles partners watch on. }} {{Episode list |LineColor=0000CD |EpisodeNumber= 10 |Title= The Outcome of the Tiebreak |OriginalAirDate= {{Start date|2024|12|4}} |ShortSummary= The second set of the doubles match between Tanegashima-Kirihara and Bismarck-Siegfried gets drawn into a tiebreak. If Team Japan loses this set, they will be eliminated from the semifinals. }} {{Episode list |LineColor=0000CD |EpisodeNumber= 11 |Title= Final Set |OriginalAirDate= {{Start date|2024|12|11}} |ShortSummary= The doubles pairs Tanegashima-Kirihara and Bismarck-Siegfried ramp it up for this final set, showing teamwork that activates skills never seen before. }} {{Episode list |LineColor=0000CD |EpisodeNumber= 12 |Title= Spiral Baptism |OriginalAirDate= {{Start date|2024|12|18}} |ShortSummary= In the last match of the semifinals, Byodoin and Volk go head-to-head in a mighty battle to bring their teams through to the finals. }} {{Episode list |LineColor=0000CD |EpisodeNumber= 13 |Title= Life-Or-Death Tennis |OriginalAirDate= {{Start date|2024|12|25}} |ShortSummary= Byodoin puts his life on the line against Germany's Volk in an intense epilogue to the World Cup semifinals. }} |
References
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External links
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- [https://web.archive.org/web/20070202023338/http://www.tenipuri.com/main.html Official Prince of Tennis website] {{in lang|ja}}
- [https://web.archive.org/web/20140327144829/http://www.tenipuri.jp/news/n/index.shtml Teni-puri-news website] {{in lang|ja}}
- [http://www.tv-tokyo.co.jp/anime/tennipri/ TV Tokyo's Prince of Tennis website] {{in lang|ja}}
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