The Prince of Tennis · Episode 16: The Boomerang Snake
The Boomerang Snake
2002-01-2325 min
Thanks to Eiji Kikumaru's acrobatics and Shuichiro Oishi's ability to adapt to his partner's style, Seigaku's "Golden Pair" wins their doubles match easily. Next is the game between Kaido and Kamio Akira, where Kaoru's Snake shot turns out to be ineffective against the speed ace from Fudomine. In a moment of desperation, Kaido inadvertently performs a near impossible shot around the net's pole, which is then dubbed the Boomerang Snake.
1The Prince Appears2001-10-1025 minAt the request of his father, Ryoma Echizen moves to Japan after having success at tennis in the United States, having won four consecutive American Junior Openings. On his way to a Japanese tennis tournament, he "saves" Sakuno Ryuzaki from some thugs. Due to this, he misses the tournament, however, he finds an opponent in the form of one of the thugs he met on the subway. He then puts his opponent, Sasabe, in his place during the match, where he reveals his exceptional tennis capabilities.2Samurai Jr.2001-10-1725 minUpon his arrival in Seishun Academy, "Seigaku" for short, Ryoma teaches a lesson to two juniors who are picking on the freshmen. Takeshi Momoshiro, one of the team's regulars, puts a stop to it and decides to play Ryoma in a tennis match. Noticing that Momoshiro has a bad ankle, Ryoma decides not to play with his dominant hand. Also, Sakuno's energetic friend, Tomoka, is introduced to Ryoma, and instantly proclaims herself to be his number one fan.3The Seigaku Regulars Make Their Debut!2001-10-2425 minThe Seigaku regulars are introduced, while a journalist, Mamoru Inoue, and a photographer, Saori Shiba, visit Seigaku in order to report on the team's upcoming ranking matches. Meanwhile, Ryoma defeats a second year non-regular, Arai, using an old broken tennis racket when the latter hides all three of Ryoma's rackets. Seeing his skill, the captain of the tennis team, Kunimitsu Tezuka, enters Ryoma's name on the roster for the intraschool ranking matches despite the fact that he is a freshman.4The One Named Viper2001-10-3125 minThe Seigaku ranking matches has begun, and Ryoma and the Seigaku regulars continue to win their matches early on in the tournament. Ryoma then gets pitted against regular Kaoru Kaido in the third round, where the latter reveals his special move, the Snake shot. This throws Ryoma off guard, so he decides to switch to his dominant hand.5The Snake Shot2001-11-0725 minKaido attempts to use his Snake shot to wear off Ryoma's stamina, and though Ryoma initially shows signs of sweating and fatigue, he surprises both Kaido and the spectators when his speed and power does not decrease. Near the end, it is revealed that Ryoma had been implementing a plan: he had been specifically hitting shots that Kaido had to bend his knees in order to return, thus Kaido would loose stamina far faster than Ryoma. His plan works, earning him the win.6Nanjiro Echizen2001-11-1425 minInoue plays a match with Nanjiro Echizen, the former "Samurai Nanjiro", a legendary tennis professional, to get answers about why he retired. Though Nanjiro appears to not be taking it seriously, his skills show otherwise, and he easily beats Inoue with both his eyes closed. However, Inoue finds out that Nanjiro is now focusing on developing the skills of his son, Ryoma. Meanwhile, Sakuno looks for Ryoma to learn more about him and tennis.7The Two Ryomas2001-11-2125 minIn Ryoma's next ranking match, he plays against Inui Sadaharu, who uses Data Tennis to counter Ryoma's play style. Using the data he gathered from Ryoma's previous match, Inui is able to dominate the match by accurately predicting and countering Ryoma's moves. Though irritated, Ryoma refuses to give up and reveals that he is glad to have transferred into Seigaku because he can now play against different types of players, like Inui.8The Split Step2001-11-2825 minIn order to counter Inui's data, Ryoma uses a new technique he had practiced when playing against his father, the One-footed Split Step. This requires him to continuously hop in place so he can react faster to the ball, as well as be able to move to another part of the court more quickly. Using this technique, Ryoma gains enough agility and speed to return Inui's calculated shots. This, along with the Twist Serve, surpasses Inui's data and turns the game into Ryoma's favor.9The Hard Day2001-12-0525 minInui continues to be unable to return Ryoma's Twist Serve, resulting in his eventual loss. Ryoma then wins his next games, and finally becomes a regular. Meanwhile, Inui plays against his next opponent, Kaido, who also surpasses Inui's data and takes a spot in the regulars as well. With eight spots taken, Inui loses his place as a regular, however, Seigaku's coach, Sumire Ryuzaki, asks him to help in the regulars' training instead. During training, he introduces his special and dreaded vegetable juice, which most of the regulars fall victim to.10●Counterattack! Sasabe Again?mixed2001-12-1225 minRyoma and the rest of the freshmen go to where Kachiro's father works as a tennis coach. However, they find trouble with Sasabe again, but this time, Sasabe's father is the bigger problem. In order to teach him a lesson, Ryoma asks the father to teach him tennis. Though Sasabe warns his father not to, the latter is more than willing to do so. In their practice match, the father ends up pulling a muscle after Ryoma shows him just how much he should have listened to Kachiro's father's advice about warming up first.11Ryoma vs. Momoshiro2001-12-1925 minRealizing that the only remaining singles slot left is singles 3, Ryoma and Momoshiro compete for it when they both want to play singles in the upcoming match against Gyokurin Middle School. However, when they decide to settle it with a match, they end up playing doubles against locals instead. Though they defeat their first few challengers, they are utterly defeated by two cocky Gyokurin players due to their lack of teamwork. It is then that the two decide to play doubles in the upcoming match.12The Perfect Match2001-12-2625 minMomoshiro and Ryoma volunteer to play in doubles 2, and develop a tactic to improve their playing coordination. However, despite their practice, they continue to clash with each other due to their natural dominant tendencies as singles players. In addition, their rivals use a strategy which takes advantage of Momoshiro and Ryoma's lack of coordination, turning the game into their favor.13Real Men Play Doubles2002-01-0225 minWith their new strategy, Gyokurin continues to dominate. Irritated, Ryoma and Momoshiro realize that they are truly not suited to be doubles players, and agree to split the court in half. Now they each only have to defend one half of the court and is able to utilize their individual skills. Though strange, it is an effective strategy that wins them the game. However, due to their shameful performance, they still receive punishment from their coach.14The Triple Counter2002-01-0925 minFudomine Middle School, an unknown team that withdrew from last tournament for internal affairs, is Seigaku's next rival. In the first game, Seigaku's Shusuke Fuji and Takashi Kawamura find themselves struggling against the first Fudomine pair, forcing Fuji to use one of his Triple Counters, Tsubame Gaeshi, a technique that causes the ball to roll rather than bounce once it reaches the opponents' side of the court.15To Each His Own Battle2002-01-1625 minDetermined to overcome Fuji's skills, Fudomine's Tetsu Ishida tries a desperate measure to seal Fuji's Tsubame Gaeshi by using a hit of considerable strength called Hadokyu. When he aims it directly toward Fuji, Kawamura decides to get in its way when he realizes that Fuji would not be able to return it. Hoverer, though he succeeds in returning it, he hurts his wrist in the process, forcing Seigaku to forfeit the match.16The Boomerang Snake2002-01-2325 minThanks to Eiji Kikumaru's acrobatics and Shuichiro Oishi's ability to adapt to his partner's style, Seigaku's "Golden Pair" wins their doubles match easily. Next is the game between Kaido and Kamio Akira, where Kaoru's Snake shot turns out to be ineffective against the speed ace from Fudomine. In a moment of desperation, Kaido inadvertently performs a near impossible shot around the net's pole, which is then dubbed the Boomerang Snake.17A Little Gesture of Triumph2002-01-3025 minKaido desperately tries to recreate the Boomerang Snake, but he eventually stops his attempts when he decides to just play his style of tennis. With neither side yielding, Kamio's and Kaido's game becomes an endurance match. However, in the end, Kaido's willpower and persistence outlasts Kamio's stamina. Also, Momoshiro learns the identity of the girl he has been recently running into, who turns out to be Fudomine's player-coach and Kippei Tachibana's younger sister, An Tachibana.18The Love Letter2002-02-0625 minNanjiro Echizen finds a letter from Ryuzaki and remembers the days when he trained under her as a Seigaku regular. Meanwhile, Ryoma's opponent, Shinji Ibu, shows his skills when he is able to return Ryoma's Twist Serve, as well as his revealing his own serve, the Kick Serve, which is similar to the Twist Serve. Ryoma then switches to his left hand, and the game heats up between the two player's serves.19Battle-Scarred Ryoma2002-02-1325 minRyoma struggles to resist Ibu's "spot", a technique where Ibu forces Ryoma to hit certain shots that temporarily paralyzes his arm. However, when Ryoma tries to avoid the spot by continuously switching his racket from his left and right hands, the racket gets loose from his grip and it bounces back, hitting his eye. With his eyelid bleeding, it seems impossible for him to continue, but he insists on continuing the match.20Time Limit2002-02-2025 minImpressed with his determination, Tezuka gives Ryoma ten minutes to finish the game, after which he will forfeit the match. In the end, Ryoma manages to overcome Ibu's "spot" and wins the match right before his alloted time had ended. With Ryoma's win, Seigaku wins the tournament, and after tending to his wounds, the Seigaku regulars celebrate in Kawamura's sushi restaurant.21●Is the Tennis Court Burning Up?filler2002-02-2725 minDue to their recent victories, spies from other schools begin to observe Seigaku's training. When they catch two of the spies spying on them even after school hours, Momoshiro and Ryoma teach the two of them a lesson in a doubles match. When the two spies are only able to score one point against them, they decide to practice their tennis, instead of spying on others.22●Kaoru’s Troublesmixed2002-03-0625 minWhile Kaido starts his daily training, Momoshiro and Kamio Akira end up playing a doubles match against two Hyotei regulars, Atobe Keigo and Munehiro Kabaji, when the latter two pick on An Tachibana. Meanwhile, Ryoma and Shinji Ibu battle over grip tape by creating a contest in which they catch a pickpocket. Kaido is then unwittingly dragged into the mess when he is suspected of being the thief.23●Here Comes Inui’s Deluxe Drink!mixed2002-03-1325 minDuring their new training regimen, Kaido and Oishi are forced to drink Inui's special vegetable juice for losing in their training match, becoming very sick. Then, when Tezuka accidentally drinks all of Inui's juice, Inui is forced to use his "Golden Power Remix Inui Juice" on the loser of the Kikumaru and Ryoma match. When Ryoma fails to win the game within five shots, which was the requirement for him to win, he ends being the one to drink it.24●Ryoma’s Day Offfiller2002-03-2025 minRyoma is asked by coach Ryuzaki to go to the racket-stringer with Sakuno, whom he constantly ignores, though unknowingly. Curious what Ryoma is up to, Nanjiro decides to follow him, and after seeing the two together, Momoshiro and the freshman trio, spy on the two, believing that that they are on a date. However, Ryoma continues to ignore her and even end up hurting her feelings when she asks about him. In the end, Ryoma tries to make up for it by teaching her some tennis.25Seigaku’s Strongest Man Part 12002-04-1025 minFeeling that Ryoma's tennis is a simple copy of his father's, Tezuka asks coach Ryuzaki for permission to play an unofficial match against Ryoma. Before his match, Tezuka and Oishi go to a clinic to check whether or not Tezuka's arm has healed. Though it is healed, the doctor warns him not to play long matches and to not use his drop shot. After finding out he is fine, he meets up with Ryoma. Suspicious of the two's meeting, Oishi decides to follow the pair to see what is really going on.26Seigaku’s Strongest Man Part 22002-04-1025 minDuring their match, in order to convince the latter to aim higher with his own style of tennis, Tezuka risks his re-injuring his arm by going all out in the match, resulting in Ryoma's defeat. Oishi, who was the sole spectator of the Tezuka and Ryoma match, talks to Tezuka about the outcome and its repercussions. The next day at school, the other team members, grow suspicious when Tezuka and Ryoma fail to appear during team practice two days in a row. Meanwhile, Ryoma asks Nanjiro for a match, in which the latter realizes that Ryoma has changed and will now get stronger.27●Kalpin’s Adventuremixed2002-10-1625 minMomoshiro recovers his spirit after a match with Fudomine student and Tachibana's younger sister, An Tachibana, and also with an encounter with two of Hyotei Academy's regulars. Meanwhile, the Golden Pair makes up, and Tezuka is shown refusing Ryuzaki's offer to study abroad in Germany, choosing to stay in order to lead his team to the Nationals.28A New Regular Appears?!2002-04-2425 minIt`s the first day of the Metropolitans and Echizen has overslept! Horio pretends to be Echizen but is challenged to a match. Their first match goes smoothly, but their second match gives them more trouble than expected...29Momo and Viper2002-05-0125 minSeigaku has picked their order for the quarterfinal round against St. Rudolph, and Momoshiro and Kaido have unexpectedly paired in doubles! As the match progresses, it`s clear that St. Rudolph has prepared well.30Mizuki’s Scenario2002-05-0825 minMizuki has scouted the Seigaku team and trained St. Rudolph to attack their weaknesses. Momoshiro and Kaido are unable to use their best shots against the agile St. Rudolph team. Will Seigaku be able to overcome this challenge?31The Moon Volley2002-05-1525 minWhen they looked to be down, Seido`s Momoshiro and Kaido are fighting back. Kaido`s Boomerang Snake takes St. Rudolph by surprise, but will it be enough? Then, the #2 Doubles match begins with Kikumaru and Oishi facing St. Rudolph`s Akazawa and Kaneda.32Mortal Blow: Eiji’s Feigned Sleep Attack2002-05-2225 minSeigaku`s Golden Pair, Kikumaru and Oishi, are facing St. Rudolph in #2 Doubles. Mizuki`s strategies have nearly exhausted Kikumaru and Seigaku quickly falls behind by two games. But they have a special formation that St. Rudolph isn`t prepared for.33The Tiebreak2002-05-2925 minKikumaru used a few games to recover his stamina and launch a comeback for Seigaku`s Golden Pair. Now they and St. Rudolph are tied three games each, and it`s down to a tiebreaker round. But it`s a hot afternoon and Kikumaru hasn`t fully recovered...34Twist Spin Shot2002-06-0525 minEchizen is up against Yuta Fuji for #3 Singles. After taunting Yuta before the match, Echizen seems fazed by Yuta`s Lefty Killer skills. Can Seigaku`s first year rookie rise to the challenge?35Drive B2002-06-1225 minEchizen`s match against St. Rudolph`s Yuta Fuji continues. Down four games to none, Echizen tries a new technique to slide into the ball: the Drive B. Will it be enough to put Seigaku over St. Rudolph?36Big Brother, Shusuke Fuji2002-06-1925 minFuji is up against Mizuki in the #2 Singles match. Mizuki immediately takes a commanding lead, five games to none. But Fuji isn`t beat yet, and he`s angry about something. How can Seigaku bounce back?37A Tennis Ball with Ryoma’s Face2002-06-2625 minEchizen`s dad tricks him into coaching Tomoka and Sakuno for the day. While practicing, a special ball of Sakuno`s flies into the Ginka Junior High court. The team surrounds her while she looks for the ball, but they may be pulling a dirty trick...38Penal-Tea2002-07-0325 minJin Akutsu shows up at Seigaku`s court and fights with Arai and Kachiro. Echizen intervenes, but Akutsu hits sharp rocks at him and gives him a cut. The Seigaku team begins a tough training regimen, with a severe punishment for those who don`t perform.39The Brown Bear2002-07-1025 minAfter another day of tough training, Coach Ryuzaki announces practice matches for the team. Fuji and Echizen go first. Echizen is shocked by Fuji`s Sun Bear Drop which nullifies any smash, but Echizen is determined to break through somehow.40A Duel in the Rain2002-07-1725 minSeigaku is holding practice matches: Echizen vs Fuji, Momoshiro vs Tezuka, Kaido vs Kawamura, and Oishi vs Kikumaru. A downpour and the matches are canceled, but Echizen and Fuji are still playing despite the rain...41Trouble2002-07-2425 minIt`s the day of the Metropolitan Tournament finals. Yamabuki is set to play Fudomine, but most of Fudomine`s team is oddly late to arrive. Seigaku will face Ginka, but Ginka seem nervous after their encounter with Echizen. How will the teams fare?42Oishi Is Targeted2002-07-3125 minOishi and Kikumaru, the Golden Pair are in the #1 doubles match against the pair that beat Oishi`s team last year, Minami and Higashikata. They`re confident of a repeat win. Then, the #3 singles match starts with Momoshiro against Yamabuki`s Sengoku.43Lucky Sengoku2002-08-0725 minMomoshiro is up against Sengoku for the #3 singles match against Yamabuki. After an early lead, Momoshiro is surprised by a comeback from Sengoku. Can he see it through? It seems that Momoshiro`s left leg may be bothering him...44Jackknife2002-08-1425 minMomoshiro`s match against Sengoku continues, but worringly, Momoshiro`s left leg is spasming. He`ll need to figure out a way compensate or Yamabuki will win the match. Shortly after, Echizen will be up against Yamabuki`s fearsome Akutsu...45The Devil on the Court2002-08-2125 minEchizen`s singles match begins against Yamabuki`s rough character Akutsu. He`s been a troublemaker in tennis from a young age. Echizen manages to surprise Akutsu with his first serve, but can he keep it up?46Samurai Spirit2002-08-2825 minEchizen looks to be at a disadvantage facing Yamabuki`s Akutsu. When Echizen goes right, he can instantaneously redirect his shot to the left. What can Echizen do to regain his footing?47I Can’t Lose2002-09-0425 minEchizen faltered and fell behind in his singles match against Yamabuki`s Akutsu. Now he`s figured out a strategy that is helping him make some headway! But Ms. Ryuzaki and Nanjiro know that Coach Banda will have something up his sleeve...48The Decisive Moment2002-09-1125 minIt`s the final stage of Echizen`s match against Yamabuki`s Akutsu. Echizen has reached match point which would make Seigaku the Metropolitan Tournament champions. But Akutsu is taller, wilder and far from backing down. Who will win this decisive match?49Free Style Fighting2002-09-1825 minFollowing the Metropolitan Tournament, the team is training when Kirihara from Rikkai wanders in on their practice, causing mayhem to erupt. Meanwhile, Echizen takes on some basketball players who were picking on Horio while he was on cleaning detail.50A Seigaku Tradition2002-09-2525 minSeigaku is holding intramural ranking matches to decide who will compete at the Kanto Tournament. The regulars start off with easy wins, but they can`t all go. But Momoshiro is overwhelmed by Inui, showing that the outcome is far from certain.51Inui’s Challenge2002-10-0225 minInui has never been able to defeat Tezuka in their 20 or 30 matches since they joined the Seigaku tennis club. But today, Inui surprises everyone by showing just how much he himself has grown in his match against Tezuka.52Seigaku’s Ultimate Crisis2002-10-0925 minTezuka and Inui continue their match. Inui comes on strong, but Tezuka displays abilities far beyond that of a middle schooler. The ranking matches are over, but everyone’s concentration is disturbed by the fact that Momoshiro has been missing practice.53Momo Returns2002-10-1625 minAn Tachibana joins Momoshiro for some casual street tennis until they’re interrupted by the Hyotei tennis club.54Kaoru’s Special Training2002-10-2325 minThe Seigaku team is in for a surprise when they find out who they’re up against in their first match of the Kanto Tournament.55Hyotei Approaches2002-10-3025 minIt`s the first day of the Kanto Tournament, and Seigaku`s first match is against Hyotei, the previous year`s second-place champions. And if that weren`t bad enough, Oishi is missing. What will Seigaku do without half of their best doubles pair?56Three-Man Doubles2002-11-0625 minMomoshiro and Kikumaru make a surprisingly good team, but their opponents are outplaying them at every turn. Seigaku`s spirits sink as their losses mount and their signature moves fail. Does the impromptu pair have any way left to turn the tables?57Scud Serve2002-11-1325 minContinuing on to #1 doubles, Hyotei sends out Shishido and Otori, another formidable pair for Seigaku to face.58Totally Incompatible?!2002-11-2025 minInui and Kaido attempt a comeback against Otori`s seemingly unbeatable serve, but their teamwork starts to break down as they struggle against the formidable Hyotei pair.59Tireless Obsession2002-11-2725 minThanks to Kaido`s efforts, Inui has all the data he needs to start a comeback. But will Data Tennis be enough to defeat Shishido and Otori when Seigaku is already down by five games?60Power vs Power2002-12-0425 min#3 singles starts a match-up between powerful players from Seigaku and Hyotei. Who will come out on top?61Hadokyu Battle!2002-12-1125 minNeither Kawamura nor Kabaji is backing down as their heated battle for #3 singles continues.62Vanishing Serve2002-12-1825 minIt`s time for #2 singles, and Fuji is facing off against Hyotei`s always sleepy Jiro Akutagawa. Will Fuji score an easy victory against an opponent who seems more interested in a nap, or is there more to Akutagawa than appears?63The Last of the Triple Counters2002-12-2525 minAfter losing a game to Jiro Akutagawa`s Magic Volley, Fuji announces that it`s time to use the third and last of his Triple Counters. What kind of technique is it, and will it be enough?64●Super Warriors Tenipuri 9 / Beware for Snow White?! / Leap Forth! Seigakurecap2003-01-0825 minThe characters take a break from their usual tennis matches to star in three comical shorts.65Become Seigaku’s Pillar2003-01-1525 minAll eyes are on #1 singles as Seigaku’s Tezuka plays Hyotei’s Atobe for the first time ever.66Rondo to Destruction2003-01-2225 min#1 singles is shaping up to be a long, drawn-out match. Can Tezuka`s left arm stand up to prolonged play against an opponent as skilled as Atobe?67The Final Shot2003-01-2925 minTezuka`s grueling match against Atobe continues. Can Tezuka overcome his shoulder injury to defeat Hyotei`s club captain? What will it cost him if he does?68The Never Ending Tie-Break2003-02-0525 minAs the long match between Tezuka and Atobe finally comes to an end, Tezuka reminds Echizen of the important responsibility he entrusted to him.69Who Will Secure a Regular Position?2003-02-1225 minKachiro has to take action when he sees the upperclassmen’s attitude toward Tezuka’s injury.70●Tennis vs Ping Pongfiller2003-02-1925 minThere`s a ball game tournament at Seigaku, and the tennis club members are required to play other sports. Ryoma enters the ping-pong competition, but his opponent seems to be nursing a grudge.71●It’s a Date!filler2003-02-2625 minMomoshiro gets an invitation from An Tachibana and drags Ryoma along for the ride. Is it a date, and if so, with who?72●Kaoru Becomes Ryomafiller2003-03-0525 minThe members of the Seigaku tennis club are off from school today. For some reason, a few kids at the park mistaken Kaido for Echizen.73●Tezuka’s Resolvefiller2003-03-1225 minTezuka has been absent from practice due to his injury and Oishi gets everyone together to do something special.74●A Message to Echizenfiller2003-03-1925 minThe Seigaku tennis club is reeling at the news of Tezuka`s departure. Everyone is surprised to see Tezuka make a farewell visit to the court and even more surprised when he issues a challenge.75●Farewell, Kunimitsu Tezukafiller2003-03-2625 minIn his farewell match against Ryoma, Tezuka reaches new heights playing right-handed. Is victory against Tezuka still out of Ryoma`s reach, even with a handicap on his side?76●Seigaku vs. Jyousei Shounanmixed2003-04-0925 minThe second match of the Kanto Tournament is approaching, and Seigaku`s opponent is Josei Shonan Junior High a school known for its cutting-edge training methods.77●The Fight Between the Calm and the Passionatemixed2003-04-1625 minMomoshiro and Inui are up against twin players from Josei Shonan in #2 doubles. Can Momoshiro control his quick temper and be a team player?78●Thunderboltmixed2003-04-2325 minSeigaku`s Golden Pair faces off against Josei Shonan`s largest and smallest players in #1 doubles. Will Oishi`s return to the court be enough to overcome their shocking team play?79●I Formationmixed2003-04-3025 minThe intense #1 doubles match continues, but Seigaku’s Golden Pair has a long and challenging game ahead of them.80●Style of the Pretendermixed2003-05-0725 minKaido is up against the flashy Hiroshi Wakato of Josei Shonan in #3 singles. Will Kaido’s Snake be enough to beat this cunning opponent?81●Viper vs. Fake Vipermixed2003-05-1425 minWakato copies the style of one famous pro player after another and pushes Kaido to his limit. Will Kaido`s personal style be enough against an opponent who changes to counter his every move?82●Hanamura’s Temptationmixed2003-05-2125 min#3 singles continues into a 12-point tiebreak as Kaido faces his toughest opponent yet: himself! How will Kaido play against Wakato`s perfect copy of his own signature shot?83●The Best Masterpiecemixed2003-05-2825 minRyoma faces off against Josei Shonan`s enigmatic Reiji Shinjo. At first glance, Shinjo`s play looks average at best, but is there more to his shots than meets the eye?84●Deep Impulsemixed2003-06-0425 minShinjo begins to show his true colors in his match against Echizen. How will Echizen respond to Shinjo’s relentless attacks?85●The Result of the Deadly Duelmixed2003-06-1125 minEchizen’s match with Shinjo comes to a close after a long and treacherous battle.86High on Rhythm2003-06-1825 minIt`s the last quarterfinal of the Kanto Tournament, and Fudomine is up against Yamabuki, the #3 seed. Fudomine is just one win away from a shocking upset and a spot at Nationals. Can "Speed Ace" Kamio pull it off?87●Tennis Folktale / The Prince of Bowling / Prince Detective!? (Part One)filler2003-06-2525 minThe cast takes a break from the action to star in two comical shorts. First, young Ryoma sets out for the capital and has a series of strange encounters. Then, Inui`s glasses are missing, and only the Seishun PD can solve the case.88●Tennis Folktale / The Prince of Bowling / Prince Detective!? (Part Two)filler2003-06-2525 minSeigaku has made the Kanto Tournament best four, and Ryuzaki takes the regulars bowling to celebrate.89●Seigaku, DaDaDaDan!filler2003-07-0225 minDan joins the Seigaku tennis club’s practice for the day and gets to play a match with Echizen.90●Cheap Housing Beach Volleyballfiller2003-07-0925 minThe Seigaku tennis club heads to the beach to train but find themselves waiting tables after losing their hotel voucher.91Rokkaku’s Freshman Captain2003-07-1625 minA chance meeting introduces the Seigaku regulars to their next opponents from Rokkaku Junior High. What will happen when Rokkaku`s unorthodox young captain challenges Ryoma to a friendly game?92The Boy with the Long Racket2003-07-2325 minThe Kanto Tournament semifinals kick off with a doubles match between Seigaku`s Momoshiro and Kawamura and Rokkaku`s Kurobane and Amane.93Dash Hadoukyuu2003-07-3025 min#2 doubles continues as Momoshiro and Kawamura challenge Kurobane and Amane head-on with power tennis.94The Secret Plan to Seal Kikumaru2003-08-0625 minThe Kanto Tournament semifinals continues to #1 doubles with Kikumaru and Fuji versus Saeki and Itsuki of Rokkaku.95Tsubame Gaeshi, Broken2003-08-1325 min#1 doubles continues as Fuji is forced to compensate for a winded Kikumaru. Does even a genius stand a chance playing two-against-one?96Ryoma, Get Pumped!2003-08-2025 minIt`s time for Ryoma`s rematch with Aoi, Rokkaku`s captain. A win means victory for Seigaku, but what can Ryoma do against an opponent who overwhelmed him so completely in a practice match?97Finishing Smash2003-08-2725 min#3 singles resumes with the game count tied 4-4. Can Ryoma overcome the passionate Aoi and win the match for Seigaku?98●The Prince of Billiardsfiller2003-09-0325 minSeigaku decides to celebrate qualifying for the Kanto Tournament finals with another recreation tournament. This time, they’re playing billiards.99●The Cursed Racketfiller2003-09-1025 minEchizen finds a beat-up racket in front of his house one day, and whoever holds it seems to have an unlucky encounter.100●Captain Oishifiller2003-09-1725 minAs the finals of the Kanto Tournament loom closer, Oishi struggles with the pressure of his role as acting captain.101●102●103●104●105106●107●108●109●110●111●112●113●114●115●116●117118119120121122123124125126127128129●130●131●132●133●134●135●136●137●138●139●140●141●142●143●144●145●146●147●148●149●150●151●152●153●154●155●156●157●158●159●160●161●162●163●164●165●166●167●168●169●170●171●172●173●174●175●176●177178
The Prince of Tennis★ 75%Synopsis
Echizen Ryoma is a young tennis prodigy who has won 4 consecutive tennis championships but who constantly lies in the shadow of his father, a former pro tennis player. He joins the Seishun Gakuen junior highschool, one of the best tennis schools in Japan, and there along with his teamates he learns to find his own type of tennis in an attempt to defeat his biggest obstacle of all: his father as well as himself. (Source: Anime News Network)
Characters & Voice Actors
Shuusuke FujiMain
Yuki KaidaJP
Ryoma EchizenMain
Junko MinagawaJP
Takeshi MomoshiroMain
Masaya OnosakaJP
Eiji KikumaruMain
Hiroki TakahashiJP
Takashi KawamuraMain
Naru KawamotoJP
Sadaharu InuiMain
Kenjirou TsudaJP
Kunimitsu TezukaMain
Ryoutarou OkiayuJP
Kaoru KaidouMain
Kouhei KiyasuJP
Shuichiro OishiMain
Takayuki KondouJP
Jin AkutsuSupporting
Nozomu SasakiJP
Kevin SmithSupporting
Reiko KiuchiJP
Renji YanagiSupporting
Eiji TakemotoJP
Staff
Junko MinagawaTheme Song Performance (ED, eps 54-75, with Aozu)
Junichi SuwabeTheme Song Performance (ED7)
Ryoutarou OkiayuTheme Song Performance (ED3)
Yuki KaidaTheme Song Performance (ED3)
KimeruTheme Song Performance
Takeshi KonomiOriginal Creator
Natsuko TakahashiScript
Akiharu IshiiChief Animation Director
Relations
SequelTennis no Ouji-sama: Zenkoku Taikai-hen
Side StoryTennis no Ouji-sama: Atobe Kara no Okurimono - Kimi ni Sasageru Tenipuri Matsuri
Side StoryTennis no Ouji-sama: Futari no Samurai - The First Game
Side StoryTennis no Ouji-sama: A Day of the Survival Mountain - Kyoufu no Kyouka Training!
Side StoryTennis no Ouji-sama: Hagiota no Ouji-sama
Side StoryPrince of Tennis: Band of Princes
Side StoryTennis no Ouji-sama OVA: Zenkoku Taikai-hen Final Chibi Character Flash Animation
Side StoryTennis no Ouji-sama: Eikokushiki Teikyuu Shiro Kessen!
Side StoryTennis no Ouji-sama: TV Anime-ban Pairpuri DVD
Side StoryHoukago no Ouji-sama
SummaryTennis no Ouji-sama: BEST GAMES!!
Kuroko's Basketball
Aoashi
Ace of the Diamond
Stars Align
Eyeshield 21
Baby Steps
Captain Tsubasa
HAIKYU!!
Kuroko's Basketball 2
Prince of Stride: Alternative
Salaryman's Club
HANEBADO!
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