The Prince of Tennis II OVA vs Genius 10 · Episode 4: The Night Before the Battle
The Night Before the Battle
2014-12-2523 min
The middle schoolers defeat their opponents, acquire the No. 11 through 20 pins, and go on to face their next opponents, the first string's No. 1 through 10, also known as the Genius 10! At No. 1 Byodoin Houou's suggestion, they agree to conduct shuffle matches the next morning with their spots on the Japanese team at stake. The night before the battle, as Ryoma and Tokugawa are practicing on the courts, Byodoin hits a powerful shot their way. Tokugawa shields Ryoma with his body, but there's a second shot...! Cutting in front of Ryoma with his racket in hand to return the shot is a…
1Prelude to a Revolution2014-10-2923 minThe middle schoolers are invited to participate in the U-17 Japanese team's training camp. The "losers" who were once dismissed from the camp have overcome their trials and returned, and the camp is lively once again. In room 205, Akaya tells his silent roommates stories about fallen soldiers. In room 201, Fuji and his roommates excitedly discuss the potted plants they brought. In room 211, the Golden Pair starts a pillow fight... Meanwhile, Sanada carries a message from Coach Mifune. The camp's first string of powerful players are returning from their month long tour abroad!2The Battle Begins2014-10-2923 minMatches against the first string's No. 11 through 20 begin. 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 when he was younger. 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 battling the No. 18 Hira and No. 19 Hara Shitenhoji OB doubles team find themselves struggling against their opponents' unique rhythm.3Reflection and Illusion2014-12-2523 minThe middle schoolers' battle against the first string's No. 11 through 20 continues. 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 even challenges Fuwa, saying he doesn't need a handicap... Meanwhile, Irie plays against No. 20 Akiba. Akiba calls Irie's theatrical style "cheap acting." Thrown into a rage by his words, Irie recalls his conversation with Atobe...4The Night Before the Battle2014-12-2523 minThe middle schoolers defeat their opponents, acquire the No. 11 through 20 pins, and go on to face their next opponents, the first string's No. 1 through 10, also known as the Genius 10! At No. 1 Byodoin Houou's suggestion, they agree to conduct shuffle matches the next morning with their spots on the Japanese team at stake. The night before the battle, as Ryoma and Tokugawa are practicing on the courts, Byodoin hits a powerful shot their way. Tokugawa shields Ryoma with his body, but there's a second shot...! Cutting in front of Ryoma with his racket in hand to return the shot is a…5The Strongest Pair2015-02-2025 minAtobe and Niou volunteer to play the first shuffle match against doubles pair No. 9 Oshitari and No. 10 Mori. Niou combats Oshitari`s powerful serves shot from the staggering height of 226cm by taking on Tezuka`s appearance and using his arm-straining Zero Degree Serve. The middle schoolers take control of the service game. They just need to win one more... Just then, Oshitari`s cold gaze pierces Atobe! In the face of Oshitari the Mental Assassin`s pressure, Atobe... and Niou...6Betrayal and Negotiation2015-02-2025 minMarui and Kite take on No. 7 Kimijima, "The Negotiator on the Court," and No. 8 Tono, "The Executioner," in the third shuffle match. It`s a strange combination, but the defensive power of Kite`s Shukuchiho compliments Marui`s trick shots, and their form appears ideal. However, Kimijima maintains his composure in the face of the middle school pair`s success. Just then, Kite`s shot suddenly strikes Marui! Kite`s attitude shifts. He`s already made a deal with Kimijima...!7Embrace the 10 Ball Strike and Sleep2015-04-2425 minThe physical and mental battle of attrition between Marui and Kite versus Tono and Kimijima ends unexpectedly. In contrast with the ruthless match, as No. 5 Oni quietly stands alone on the court, Toyama challenges him to a game. Toyama`s skills have improved through training with the losers. To become the best player in Japan, he wants to beat Oni. They more they play, the more his pure fighting spirit fans the flames inside Oni! Meanwhile, on another court Ryoma asks Ryoga how to hit the Byodoin`s glowing shot.8The Emperor and the Monster2015-04-2425 minIn the match against the Genius 10`s No. 2 Tanegashima and No. 6 Omagari, Sanada chooses Akutsu for his partner. The middle schoolers express concern over Akutsu`s break from tennis, but it`s Sanada who can`t handle Tanegashima`s slippery style. Sanada`s wildly swinging racket strikes Akutsu on the cheek! Akutsu rises to his feet amidst a tense atmosphere. However, there`s no rage in his expression... Akutsu can`t afford to lose this match, either. "Play your own style." Receiving Akutsu`s words, Sanada regains his focus.9Resolve2015-06-2625 minAfter learning the glowing shot from Ryoga, Ryoma seeks out an even greater challenge to try it out. The sight reminds Ryoga of how Ryoma was in his younger days. "Let`s have a real fight." Ryoma may have lost his memory, but he`s still as competitive as ever, which brings a smile to Ryoga`s face. Meanwhile, at the shuffle matches, Tokugawa goes toe-to-toe with Byodoin, No. 1 of the Genius 10, with an astoundingly fierce attack. For Tokugawa, Byodoin is an old enemy who completely destroyed him on his first day at camp. Now improved With help from Oni and Irie, Tokugawa pressures Byodoin with…10The Guided2015-06-2625 minTokugawa`s shots continuously attack Byodoin. As a man who has overcome a fate worse than death, Byodoin finds Tokugawa`s resolve lukewarm. Even as he approaches his limit, Tokugawa continues to fight through sheer tenacity. Byodoin`s attacks are without mercy. Their deadly badly awakens the warrior spirit within Ryoma! Ignoring the attempts to stop him, Ryoma returns Byodoin`s "Destruction" as it charges towards Tokugawa. However, this violation of the rules gets him kicked out of the camp. The normal life Ryoma suddenly returns to feels somewhat empty. Ryoma is released from his hollow…
The Prince of Tennis II OVA vs Genius 10★ 73%Synopsis
The story of the OVA series tells the continuation of the 13-episode TV anime in 2012, setting in the Japanese U-17 (under 17) High School Representatives Selection Camp.
Characters & Voice Actors
Masaharu NiouMain
Yuuki MasudaJP
Genichirou SanadaMain
Taiten KusunokiJP
Jin AkutsuMain
Nozomu SasakiJP
Kintarou TooyamaMain
Yuu SugimotoJP
Eishirou KiteMain
Tarusuke ShingakiJP
Renji YanagiMain
Eiji TakemotoJP
Seiichi YukimuraMain
Sachiko NagaiJP
Houou ByoudouinMain
Hiroki YasumotoJP
Bunta MaruiMain
Naozumi TakahashiJP
Kenya OshitariMain
Jun FukuyamaJP
Takeshi MomoshiroMain
Masaya OnosakaJP
Juujirou OniMain
Daichi EndouJP
Staff
Aya NakanishiKey Animation (OP, eps 1, 4, 6, 8, 10)
Yoshinobu TokumotoEpisode Director (eps 2, 6, 10)
Luciano MonteiroADR Director (Brazilian Portuguese)
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