The Prince of Tennis
At the request of his father, tennis prodigy Ryouma Echizen has returned from America and is ready to take the Japanese tennis scene by storm. Aiming to become the best tennis player in the country, he enrolls in Seishun Academy-home to one of the best middle school tennis teams in Japan. After Ryouma catches the captain's eye, he finds himself playing for a spot on the starting lineup in the intra-school ranking matches despite only being a freshman. Due to his age, the rest of the Seishun Boys' Tennis Team are initially reluctant to accept him, but his skill and determination convinces them to let him in. Armed with their new "super rookie," Seishun sets out to claim a spot in the National Tournament, hoping to take the coveted title for themselves. In order to do so, the team must qualify by playing through the Tokyo Prefectural and Kanto Regionals. Yet, the road ahead of them is shared by a plethora of strong schools, each playing tennis in unique ways for their own reasons. Ryouma and his teammates must learn to cooperate if they want to become the champions they aspire to be.
- 2001-2005
- 1 season
- FUNimation Entertainment
- Animation, Action & Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Sports
- TV-G
At the request of his father, tennis prodigy Ryouma Echizen has returned from America and is ready to take the Japanese tennis scene by storm. Aiming to become the best tennis player in the country, he enrolls in Seishun Academy-home to one of the best middle school tennis teams in Japan. After Ryouma catches the captain's eye, he finds himself playing for a spot on the starting lineup in the intra-school ranking matches despite only being a freshman. Due to his age, the rest of the Seishun Boys' Tennis Team are initially reluctant to accept him, but his skill and determination convinces them to let him in. Armed with their new "super rookie," Seishun sets out to claim a spot in the National Tournament, hoping to take the coveted title for themselves. In order to do so, the team must qualify by playing through the Tokyo Prefectural and Kanto Regionals. Yet, the road ahead of them is shared by a plethora of strong schools, each playing tennis in unique ways for their own reasons. Ryouma and his teammates must learn to cooperate if they want to become the champions they aspire to be.
Season 1 Episode Guide
178 Episodes 2001 - 2005
Episode 1
Ôjisama arawaru
22 mins
Twelve-year-old tennis prodigy Ryoma Echizen takes down Sasabe the bully easily with his advanced tennis game.
Episode 2
Samurai junia
22 mins
Ryoma's first day at Seishun Academy, also known as "Seigaku." He rescues Horio, a seventh grader being picked on by two older tennis team members. He easily dispatches them, piquing the interest of Takeshi Momoshiro, a tennis team regular.
Episode 3
Tôjô! Seigaku regyurâ
22 mins
Arai tries to get his revenge on Ryoma. He hides Ryoma's rackets and challenges him to a match, forcing him to play with an old and broken racket. All the while the Seigaku team members observe Ryoma closely.
Episode 4
Mamushi to yobareru otoko
22 mins
Ryoma has been chosen by Captain Kunimitsu Tezuka to play for a spot on the regular team, a first for a seventh grader. His main opponent is Kaoru Kaido, infamous for his "Snake Shot" and reptilian nature.
Episode 5
Suneiku shotto
22 mins
Ryoma patiently plays Kaido's game while gathering information crucial to voiding his dangerous "Snake Shot." Ryoma counters effectively, amazing all who watch.
Episode 6
Sono otoko, echizen nanjirô
21 mins
Mr. Inoue from Monthly Pro Tennis magazine goes to interview Ryoma's quirky and lazy father Nanjiro. Rebuffing his questions, Nanjiro challenges Inoue to a game of tennis.
Episode 7
Futari no ryôma
22 mins
Ryoma's next opponent in the ranking matches is Sadaharu Inui, a scientific and methodical tennis player whose data never fails him.
Episode 8
Supuritto suteppu
22 mins
Ryoma unleashes his secret weapon, "the split step," which makes him respond to Sadaharu's attacks quicker and clouds Sadaharu's predictions of Ryoma's game.
Episode 9
Za hâdo dei
22 mins
Ryoma defeats Sadaharu and wins a spot on the regular team. Sadaharu isn't out of the picture though--he stays on to help train the regulars and introduce them to his special concoction: a vegetable drink guaranteed to make them stronger.
Episode 10
Gyakushû! Sasabe futatabi
22 mins
Sasabe has returned! Only this time it's his father who's the troublemaker, making a fun day at Kachiro's father's tennis club a nightmare. Ryoma tries to diffuse the situation slyly by asking Mr. Sasabe to teach him tennis.
Episode 11
Ryôma vs. Momoshiro!
22 mins
Ryoma and Momo are developing a competitive friendship. They both have their eyes on the #3 doubles spot so they decide to play each other for it. At the outdoor tennis courts they come upon a round-robin doubles game.
Episode 12
A un na futari
22 mins
Although they lost to Fukawa and Izumi, Ryoma and Momo decide to challenge themselves and play doubles at the district matches. Coincidentally, their opponents there are Gyokurin's Fukawa and Izumi, again.
Episode 13
Otoko wa daburusu!
22 mins
In the midst of their uncoordinated game with Fukawa and Izumi, Ryoma and Momo bring their game back with an interesting yet unorthodox way to synchronize their attack.
Episode 14
Tsubame gaeshi!
22 mins
The mysterious team from Fudomine Junior High comes out of nowhere to defeat a seeded school. Shusuke Fuji and Taka Kawamura are up to play them in doubles. Everybody is amazed at Shusuke's Triple counter shot, but Mr. Inoue doubts it'll be a win for Seigaku!
Episode 15
Sore zore no tatakai
22 mins
Fudomine's Ishida breaks out his secret weapon--the "Wave Surge" shot--to bring the momentum back to their team. As Shusuke prepares to return the invincible flat shot meant for him, Taka steps in and intercepts it.
Episode 16
Bûmeran suneiku
22 mins
Eiji Kikumaru and Shuichiro Oishi win their doubles match over Fudomine, and Kaoru Kaido begins his match against Fudomine's Akira Kamio. Kaido is pushed by Akira's speedy game and is forced to use his specialty "Snake Shot," but he slips!
Episode 17
Chiisana gattsu pôzu
22 mins
Kaido's new move "The Boomerang Snake" ends up amazing everyone and himself! He regains his confidence and restarts his strategy--to tenaciously wear down a player and finish them off with one strike.
Episode 18
Raburetâ
22 mins
Ryoma starts his match with Fudomine's Shinji Ibu, and Coach Ryuzaki remembers when Ryoma's father Nanjiro was a student of hers.
Episode 19
Kizu darake no ryôma
22 mins
Ryoma injures his eye as he tries to bounce back from a series of shots from Shinji Ibu. Ibu's shots were strategically chosen to momentarily paralyze Ryoma. Ryoma isn't giving up despite his injury, so Captain Tezuka gives him ten minutes to in the match.
Episode 20
Taimu rimitto
22 mins
The Seigaku Team watches intently as Ryoma figures out a brilliant strategy--a combination of his split step and his father's "two-sword style"--to shut down Ibu's "spot."
Episode 21
Tenisu kôto wa moeteiruka?
21 mins
Seigaku's recent success at the district matches attracts unwanted attention and "spies" from rival schools, desperately trying to gather any sort of data they can. Two of these spies, Shunsuke and Kenzo, end up challenging Momo and Ryoma to a match.
Episode 22
Kaoru no sainan
22 mins
It's after practice. Kaoru goes off to train but Ryoma, Momo, Horio, Kachiro and Katsuo go shopping for supplies. On their way, they run into a purse-snatcher. Momo "borrows" a bike and chases the culprit. Momo's asking for trouble because the bike he takes is Akira Kamio's!
Episode 23
Tôjô! Inui jiru derakkusu
22 mins
It's nine days away from the Metropolitan Tournament! Captain Tezuka and Inui introduce a new way to train. The team members are separated based on their style of play and rally against each other. If a player loses they have to drink a new and "improved" version of Sadaharu's vegetable juice...
Episode 24
Ryôma no kyûitsu
22 mins
Coach Ryuzaki asks Ryoma to take Sakuno to restring her racket, but everybody else thinks he's taking her out on a date!
Episode 25
Seigaku saikyô no otoko part 1
21 mins
Captain Tezuka challenges Ryoma to a match because he feels Ryoma's tennis is a copy of his father's game, even though he is staking his own health. He wants to challenge Ryoma to aim higher, beyond just wanting to beat his father.
Episode 26
Seigaku saikyô no otoko part 2
21 mins
Shuichiro Oishi watches Tezuka and Ryoma play their game, worried that Tezuka may injure his already weakened arm. The other team members, who don't know of Tezuka's plan, grow suspicious seeing that their captain, Shuichiro, and Ryoma have missed two straight practices.
Episode 27
Karupin no bôken
22 mins
Ryoma accidentally packs his cat Kalpin's favorite toy in his tennis bag, and the cat follows him to school. When Ryoma finds out his cat is wandering around campus, the search is on to find Kalpin!
Episode 28
Shin regyurâ arawaru!?
22 mins
It's the day of the Metropolitan Tournament and Ryoma oversleeps, forcing his teammates to find a substitute for registration--Horio in a team jersey! Will the imposter be found out?
Episode 29
Momo to murashi
22 mins
Momo and Kaido are assigned to play doubles by Coach in the next match, but their stormy rivalry just might get in the way--or could it work to their advantage?
Episode 30
Mizuki no shinario
22 mins
The intense doubles match goes long, and Kaido finds that his snake is ineffective against the St. Rudolph duo. The pressure pushes Kaido to the brink and a new move is unleashed.
Episode 31
Mûnborê
22 mins
Next up is Seigaku's "golden pair," Kikumaru and Oishi, and the two find themselves facing some tough challengers. Ryoma notices that their opponent Akazawa's hits make the ball a blur--could this be the secret to their surprising success?
Episode 32
Hissatsu! Eiji no neta furi kôgeki!?
22 mins
Oishi and Kikumaru try the Australian Formation to gain the upper hand over the St. Rudolph pair. But when Kikumaru's energy starts to fade, their game is in jeopardy!
Episode 33
Taiburêku
22 mins
Kikumaru brilliantly revives his strength and breaks out his acrobatic moves, and the grueling doubles match with St. Rudolph goes into a tiebreak. Will Eiji be able to hold out to the end?
Episode 34
Tsuisuto supin shotto
22 mins
Ryoma Echizen's turn is finally up, and he faces Fuji's younger brother Yuta, who will stop at nothing to surpass his older brother.
Episode 35
Doraibu B
22 mins
Ryoma sees the secret behind Yuta's most powerful move and tells him to stop using it, as it will hurt him eventually. Ryoma then unveils his new move, the "Drive B."
Episode 36
Ani, Fuji Syûsuke
23 mins
Shusuke Fuji is up against the St. Rudolph mastermind Mizuki, but he isn't his usual cheerful self. Will Fuji be able to fend off Mizuki's data-driven tennis?
Episode 37
Ryôma jirushi no tenisu bôru
23 mins
It's Ryoma's day off, but Nanjiro tricks him into giving tennis lessons to Sakuno and Tomoka!
Episode 38
Penaruteî!
22 mins
Before Seigaku's tennis practice starts, a rival player from Yamabuki is seen on campus asking around for Ryoma and causing trouble. Meanwhile, Inui has some very special training planned.
Episode 39
Higuma otoshi!
22 mins
Inter-team practices are held before the Metropolitan Matches, and Ryoma and Fuji face off, each bringing out his most formidable moves to topple.
Episode 40
Ame no naka no kettô
23 mins
Ryoma and Fuji's match continues on with ferocity and the rest of the inter-team match up starts! Tezuka counters Momoshiro's smashes easily. Kaido's snake threatens to overpower Kawamura, and Oishi tests Kikumaru's stamina.
Episode 41
Haran!
22 mins
The second half of the Metropolitan Matches begins! Fudomine Junior High plays badly due to circumstances beyond their control and forfeits. Ginka Junior High also forfeits and Seigaku advances to the next match to play Yamabuki Junior High!
Episode 42
Nerawareta ôishi
22 mins
Kikumaru and Oishi start their doubles match against Yamabuki Junior High's Higashikata and Minami. Oishi confronts the same pair that he was unable to beat in last year's match. And finally Momoshiro's match with Sengoku starts!
Episode 43
Rakkî sengoku
22 mins
Sengoku counters Momoshiro's signature dunk smash and the match slowly starts shifting in his favor. Momoshiro perseveres but his left foot starts to spasm due to the intensity of the match.
Episode 44
Jakku naifu
22 mins
Finally Ryoma's match starts with Akutsu from Yamabuki Junior High. With all the trouble Ryoma encountered with Akutsu a few days ago, everyone is worried for his safety!
Episode 45
Kôto no ue no akuma
22 mins
Provoked by Ryoma's taunts, Akutsu begins to take their match seriously and unleash his true strength. Akutsu's power and speed amaze the crowd, while Ryoma counters with his special shots....
Episode 46
Samurai tamashii
22 mins
Ryoma brings out his best shots to challenge Akutsu's raw power. In spite of the spectators' worries, the violent battle continues to rage. Will Ryoma find the strength within to help him defeat his most challenging enemy?
Episode 47
Makerarenai!
23 mins
Evolving with each and every play, Ryoma holds his own, and the game is even! Coach Banda of the Yamabuki Jr. High team hands Akutsu a secret strategy. With a game he cannot lose, Akutsu makes his move.
Episode 48
Kecchaku no toki
23 mins
Ryoma is cornered by Akutsu. But he accepts this challenge head on and releases his newfound power. Each player steps closer to the next level without giving an inch, all the while throwing out his most powerful moves.
Episode 49
Ishu kakutô sen
22 mins
The Metropolitan Matches have ended and calm has returned to Seigaku, but a new storm starts brewing! Ryoma provokes a trio of bullies from the basketball team, and Tezuka is challenged by a student who appears unexpectedly on the scene!
Episode 50
Seigaku meibutsu!
22 mins
The inter-team matches begin! As always, the first years are surprised at how ruthlessly this challenge is organized. Despite the mental strain, the regular team members progress to the next round. But an unexpected player who has been waiting in the wings appears to face off with the block's biggest challenge, Tezuka!
Episode 51
Inui no chôsen
22 mins
Episode 52
Seigaku saidai no kiki
22 mins
Episode 53
Kaette kita momo
22 mins
Episode 54
Kaoru no tokkun
22 mins
Episode 55
Semari kuru hyôtei
22 mins
Episode 56
San nin no daburusu
22 mins
Episode 57
Sukaddo sâbu
22 mins
Episode 58
Saiaku no aishô!?
22 mins
Episode 59
Aku naki kodawari
22 mins
Episode 60
Pawâ vs. Pawâ
22 mins
Episode 61
Hadô kyû gassen!
22 mins
Episode 62
Kieru sâbu
22 mins
Episode 63
Saigo no toripuru kauntâ
22 mins
Episode 64
Tenipuri
22 mins
Episode 65
Seigaku no hashira ni nare
22 mins
Episode 66
Hakai he no rondo
22 mins
Episode 67
Saigo no ikkyû
22 mins
Episode 68
Owari naki taiburêku
22 mins
Episode 69
Regyurâ no za wa dare no te ni?
22 mins
Episode 70
Tenisu vs. Pinpon
22 mins
Episode 71
Dêto da!
22 mins
Episode 72
Kaoru, ryôma ni naru
22 mins
Episode 73
Tezuka no ketsui
22 mins
Episode 74
Echizen he no messêji
22 mins
Episode 75
Saraba, tezuka kunimitsu
22 mins
Episode 76
Seigaku tai jyôsei shônan
22 mins
Episode 77
Reisei to jônetsu no tatakai
22 mins
Episode 78
Sandâ boruto
22 mins
Episode 79
Ai fômêshon
22 mins
Episode 80
Puritendâ senpô
22 mins
Episode 81
Mamushi vs. Nise Mamushi
22 mins
Episode 82
Hanamura no yûwaku
22 mins
Episode 83
Saikô no sakuhin
22 mins
Episode 84
Dîpu inparusu
22 mins
Episode 85
Shitô no hate
22 mins
Episode 86
Rizumu ni hai!
22 mins
Episode 87
Tenisu no ôjisama supesharu! Part 1
22 mins
Episode 88
Tenisu no ôjisama supesharu! Part 2
22 mins
Episode 89
Seigaku, da da da dan
22 mins
Episode 90
Bôsô bîchi barê
22 mins
Episode 91
Rokkaku chû no ichi nen sei buchô
22 mins
Episode 92
Naga raketto no otoko
22 mins
Episode 93
Dasshu hadô kyû
22 mins
Episode 94
Kikumaru fûji no hisaku
22 mins
Episode 95
Tsubame gaeshi, yaburetari!
22 mins
Episode 96
Moero! Ryôma
22 mins
Episode 97
Kecchaku no sumasshu
22 mins
Episode 98
Biriyâdo no ôjisama
22 mins
Episode 99
Noroi no raketto
22 mins
Episode 100
Kyaputen ôishi
22 mins
Episode 101
Rikkai dai o kue!
22 mins
Episode 102
Mizuki no sasayaki
22 mins
Episode 103
Nemurenai yoru
22 mins
Episode 104
Ryôma vs. Sanada
22 mins
Episode 105
Ryôma zanpai
22 mins
Episode 106
Gasshuku ni ikô!
22 mins
Episode 107
Buchô arawaru!?
22 mins
Episode 108
Gasshuku de dokkiri!
22 mins
Episode 109
Tenisu baiasuron
22 mins
Episode 110
Tobe! Kabaji
22 mins
Episode 111
Ganso tensai fuji shûsuke
22 mins
Episode 112
Hadôkyû vs. Sukaddo sâbu
22 mins
Episode 113
Uruwashi no atobe
22 mins
Episode 114
Ryôma ga yuku!
22 mins
Episode 115
Bangai hen shôto sutôrî
22 mins
Episode 116
Seigaku tai ôja rikkai dai: Katsu no ha ore da! Part 1
22 mins
Episode 117
Seigaku tai ôja rikkai dai: Katsu no ha ore da! Part 2
22 mins
Episode 118
Tatakai no gishiki
22 mins
Episode 119
Tsuna watari no daburusu
22 mins
Episode 120
Niô ni mi nukuta kikumaru
22 mins
Episode 121
Yagyû no ketsudan
22 mins
Episode 122
Inui, hoeru!!
22 mins
Episode 123
Omoide no kecchaku
22 mins
Episode 124
Kirihara no akai wana
22 mins
Episode 125
Ikari no Fuji
22 mins
Episode 126
Gekitotsu! Ryôma vs. Sanada
22 mins
Episode 127
Ôgi! Mienai sâbu
22 mins
Episode 128
Tezuka ni aitai
22 mins
Episode 129
Ketchaku! Katsunowa docchida
22 mins
Episode 130
Samurai no uta
22 mins
Episode 131
Nebâ gibu appu
22 mins
Episode 132
Yukai na tenipuri ikka
22 mins
Episode 133
Nippon ichi no sushi ya
22 mins
Episode 134
Watashi no ôjisama
22 mins
Episode 135
Kikumaru no natsu yasumi
22 mins
Episode 136
Junia senbatsu, atsumaru
22 mins
Episode 137
Utagawareta nakama
22 mins
Episode 138
Ryôma vs. Kirihara! Gekitô wo koete
22 mins
Episode 139
Shinsei sengoku kiyosumi
22 mins
Episode 140
Okaeri, tezuka kunimitsu
22 mins
Episode 141
Atobe x Sanada chôjô kessen
22 mins
Episode 142
Amerika kara kita shônen
22 mins
Episode 143
Tezuka no sentaku
22 mins
Episode 144
Kessei! Dorîmu chîmu
22 mins
Episode 145
Ryôma to kebin
22 mins
Episode 146
America chîmu no yabô
22 mins
Episode 147
Saikyô! Atobe & Sanada
22 mins
Episode 148
Beikâ no shinario
22 mins
Episode 149
Hametsu he no tango
22 mins
Episode 150
Ikemen daburusu
22 mins
Episode 151
Kanashimi no marionetto
22 mins
Episode 152
Yajyû bobî makkusu
22 mins
Episode 153
Genkai he no chôsen
22 mins
Episode 154
Tensai vs. Tenisu mashin
22 mins
Episode 155
Ichi miri no kôbô
22 mins
Episode 156
Deru nowa dotchida!?
22 mins
Episode 157
Maboroshi no fantomu bôru
22 mins
Episode 158
Nengan no taiketsu Ryôma vs. Kebin
22 mins
Episode 159
Iryûjon
22 mins
Episode 160
Gêmu ando macchi
22 mins
Episode 161
Hashire, momo!
22 mins
Episode 162
Gôruden pea no omoide
22 mins
Episode 163
Kaidô no shiranai sekai
22 mins
Episode 164
Seigaku dokkiri maruhi sakusen
22 mins
Episode 165
Tenipuri ikka hawai he iku!?/Tenipuri ikka no kurisumasu
22 mins
Episode 166
Seigaku meibutsu, futatabi
22 mins
Episode 167
Eien no raibaru, Momoshiro vs. Kaidô
22 mins
Episode 168
Ryôma no ketsudan
22 mins
Episode 169
Yureru omoi
22 mins
Episode 170
Moero echizen!
22 mins
Episode 171
Shinai naru tomo he
22 mins
Episode 172
Gubbai seigaku
22 mins
Episode 173
Samurai nyû yôku
22 mins
Episode 174
Tezuka Kunimitsu vs. Fuji Syûsuke
22 mins
Episode 175
San nen me no honki
22 mins
Episode 176
Kuraimakkusu
22 mins
Episode 177
Wasure rarenai yakusoku
22 mins
Episode 178
Sayonara ôjisama
22 mins