The Prince of Tennis 2001
What is The Prince of Tennis?
The Prince of Tennis is an animated television series that originally aired between 2001 and 2005. The story follows Ryoma Echizen, a tennis prodigy who returns to Japan to join the elite tennis team at Seishun Academy.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2001
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 178
- Runtime
- 22 minutes
- First aired
- Oct 10, 2001
- Last aired
- Mar 30, 2005
- Original language
- JA
- Origin
- JP
- Networks
- TV Tokyo, TV Aichi, TVQ, TV Osaka
- Genres
- Animation, Comedy
- Updated
Where to watch
Stream
Crunchyroll
Crunchyroll Amazon ChannelStream
CrunchyrollCrunchyroll Amazon ChannelStream
Crunchyroll Amazon ChannelCrunchyrollStream
CrunchyrollCrunchyroll Amazon ChannelStream
CrunchyrollCrunchyroll Amazon ChannelStream
CrunchyrollCrunchyroll Amazon ChannelStream
CrunchyrollCrunchyroll Amazon ChannelStream
CrunchyrollStream
Crunchyroll
Sony LivCrunchyroll Amazon ChannelStream
CrunchyrollCrunchyroll Amazon ChannelStream
Netflix
Hulu
U-NEXT
Netflix Standard with Ads
Anime Times Amazon Channel
FODStream
CrunchyrollCrunchyroll Amazon Channel
Streaming availability data provided by JustWatch via TMDB. Availability changes by country and date; verify on the provider before subscribing or purchasing.
How long to binge?
Estimate the schedule using 178 episodes and an average 22-minute runtime.
Trailer
No official trailer is available for this title yet.
Find the trailer on YouTube ↗Overview
The Prince of Tennis is an animated television series that originally aired between 2001 and 2005. The story follows Ryoma Echizen, a tennis prodigy who returns to Japan to join the elite tennis team at Seishun Academy. Although his teammates are initially reluctant to accept him, Ryoma’s significant talent eventually convinces them to welcome him into the group. Together, the members of the Seishun Academy team work to overcome various challenges as they compete in tournaments with the ultimate goal of winning the National championship. The series features voice performances by Junko Minagawa, Mikako Takahashi, Hiroki Takahashi, Junichi Suwabe, and Kenjiro Tsuda. The production was directed by Daisuke Takashima. The show focuses on the development of the team as they refine their skills and strive for success on the court. Through their shared experiences in competitive play, the characters navigate the pressures of their sport while building their collective reputation as a tennis powerhouse.
Should you watch it?
“A talented young tennis player joins a competitive school team to challenge the status quo.”
- focuses on athletic competition
- features a prodigy protagonist
- limited information on series length
- no production details provided
Watch it if you enjoy stories about young athletes striving to succeed in competitive team sports.
The series focuses on tennis competition within a school setting.
Ask the Vault
Ask anything about The Prince of Tennis — answers are spoiler-safe.
Your verdict
Is The Prince of Tennis worth watching?
Cast
Episode guide
Season 1 · 26 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 The Prince Appears Oct 10, 2001
- E2 Samurai Junior Oct 17, 2001
- E3 The Regular Members have Arrived Oct 24, 2001
- E4 The Man they call 'Viper' Oct 31, 2001
- E5 Viper?! Nov 7, 2001
- E6 Nanjiro Echizen Nov 14, 2001
- E7 Two Ryomas Nov 21, 2001
- E8 Split Step Nov 28, 2001
- E9 The Hard Day Dec 5, 2001
- E10 Counterattack! Sasabe Once Again Dec 12, 2001
- E11 Ryoma vs. Momo-shiro Dec 19, 2001
- E12 The Two 'Ah-Un' Boys Dec 26, 2001
- E13 Men Play Doubles Jan 9, 2002
- E14 The Swallow Return Jan 16, 2002
- E15 Their Respective Fights Jan 23, 2002
- E16 Boomerang Snake Jan 30, 2002
- E17 The Small Winning Pose Feb 6, 2002
- E18 Love Letter Feb 13, 2002
- E19 Ryoma is Injured! Feb 20, 2002
- E20 Time Limit Feb 20, 2002
- E21 Is the Tennis Court Heating Up? Mar 6, 2002
- E22 Kaoru's Misfortune Mar 13, 2002
- E23 Appeared! Inui's Juice Deluxe Mar 20, 2002
- E24 Ryoma's Holiday Mar 27, 2002
- E25 The Strongest Man in Seigaku (1) Apr 10, 2002
- E26 The Strongest Man in Seigaku (2) Apr 10, 2002
Season 2 · 27 episodes
- E1 Karupin's Adventure Apr 17, 2002
- E2 A New Regular Appears! Apr 24, 2002
- E3 Momo & the Viper May 1, 2002
- E4 Mizuki's Scenario May 8, 2002
- E5 Moon Volley May 15, 2002
- E6 Super Move! Eiji's "Pretend to Sleep" Attack May 22, 2002
- E7 Tie-Break May 29, 2002
- E8 Twist Spin Shot Jun 5, 2002
- E9 Drive-B Jun 12, 2002
- E10 Fuji Syusuke, the Big Brother Jun 19, 2002
- E11 Tennis Ball with Ryoma's Face Jun 26, 2002
- E12 Penal-Tea Jul 3, 2002
- E13 Bear Drop Jul 10, 2002
- E14 A Duel in the Rain Jul 17, 2002
- E15 Trouble Jul 24, 2002
- E16 Oishi being Targeted Jul 31, 2002
- E17 Lucky Sengoku Aug 7, 2002
- E18 Jack Knife Aug 14, 2002
- E19 The Devil on the Court Aug 21, 2002
- E20 Samurai Spirit Aug 28, 2002
- E21 I Will Not Lose! Sep 4, 2002
- E22 Decisive Moment Sep 11, 2002
- E23 A Different Kind of Fight Sep 18, 2002
- E24 Segaku's Claim to Fame Sep 25, 2002
- E25 Inui's Challenge Oct 2, 2002
- E26 Seigaku's Biggest Crisis Oct 9, 2002
- E27 Momo has Returned Oct 16, 2002
Season 3 · 22 episodes
- E1 Kaoru's Special Training Oct 23, 2002
- E2 Hyotei Presses Near Oct 30, 2002
- E3 Doubles for Three Nov 6, 2002
- E4 Scud Serve Nov 13, 2002
- E5 The Worst Compatibility Nov 20, 2002
- E6 The Hidden Trouble Nov 27, 2002
- E7 Power vs. Power Dec 4, 2002
- E8 Duel of Hadoukyuu Dec 11, 2002
- E9 The Disappearing Serve Dec 18, 2002
- E10 The Last Triple Counter Dec 25, 2002
- E11 Teni-Puri Jan 8, 2003
- E12 Become Seigaku's Pillar of Support! Jan 15, 2003
- E13 Rondo Towards Destruction Jan 22, 2003
- E14 The Last Shot Jan 29, 2003
- E15 The Never Ending Tie-Break Feb 5, 2003
- E16 Who will be a Regular? Feb 12, 2003
- E17 Tennis vs. Ping-Pong Feb 19, 2003
- E18 It's a Date Feb 26, 2003
- E19 Kaoru becomes Ryoma Mar 5, 2003
- E20 Tezuka's Decision Mar 12, 2003
- E21 A Message for Echizen Mar 19, 2003
- E22 Farewell, Tezuka Kunimitsu Mar 26, 2003
Season 4 · 26 episodes
- E1 Seigaku vs. Jousei Shounan Apr 9, 2003
- E2 Fight between the Calm & the Passionate Apr 16, 2003
- E3 Thunder Bolt Apr 23, 2003
- E4 'I' Formation Apr 30, 2003
- E5 Style of the Pretender May 7, 2003
- E6 Viper vs. the Fake Viper May 14, 2003
- E7 Hanamura's Temptation May 21, 2003
- E8 The Greatest Masterpiece May 28, 2003
- E9 Deep Impulse Jun 4, 2003
- E10 Result of the Deadly Duel Jun 11, 2003
- E11 High on Rhythm Jun 18, 2003
- E12 Tennis Folktale (1) Jun 25, 2003
- E13 Tennis Folktale (2) Jun 25, 2003
- E14 Seigaku Da-Da-Dan! Jul 2, 2003
- E15 Cheap Housing! Beach Volleyball Jul 9, 2003
- E16 Rokkaku's Freshman Captain Jul 16, 2003
- E17 Boy with the Long Racket Jul 23, 2003
- E18 Dash, Hadoukyuu! Jul 30, 2003
- E19 The Secret Plan to Seal Kikumaru Aug 6, 2003
- E20 Gaeshi Tsubame - Broken Aug 13, 2003
- E21 Heat Up, Ryoma! Aug 20, 2003
- E22 Finishing Smash Aug 27, 2003
- E23 Prince of Billiards Sep 3, 2003
- E24 The Cursed Racket Sep 10, 2003
- E25 Captain Oishi Sep 17, 2003
- E26 Eat Rikkaidai Sep 24, 2003
Season 5 · 27 episodes
- E1 Mizuki's Whispers Oct 1, 2003
- E2 Tossing & Turning Oct 8, 2003
- E3 Ryoma vs. Sanada Oct 15, 2003
- E4 Ryoma - Utterly Defeated Oct 22, 2003
- E5 Let's Go Camping Oct 29, 2003
- E6 The Captain Appears Nov 5, 2003
- E7 Surprise at Camp Nov 12, 2003
- E8 Tennis Biathalon Nov 19, 2003
- E9 Jump, Kabaji! Nov 26, 2003
- E10 Original Prodigy, Fuji Syuusuke Dec 3, 2003
- E11 Hadokyuu vs. Scud Serve Dec 10, 2003
- E12 Atobe the Beautiful Dec 17, 2003
- E13 Ryoma is Going! Dec 24, 2003
- E14 Baseball is a Game for Men Jan 7, 2004
- E15 Seigaku vs Rikkaidai: I'll be the One who'll Win! (1) Jan 21, 2004
- E16 Seigaku vs Rikkaidai: I'll be the One who'll Win! (2) Jan 21, 2004
- E17 Battle Ceremony Jan 28, 2004
- E18 Tight-Rope Walking Doubles Feb 4, 2004
- E19 Kikumaru was Read by Niou Feb 11, 2004
- E20 Yugyuu's Decision Feb 18, 2004
- E21 Inui Hollers Feb 25, 2004
- E22 The Conclusion of the Remembered Game Mar 3, 2004
- E23 Kirihara's Red Trap Mar 10, 2004
- E24 Angry Fuji Mar 17, 2004
- E25 Clash! Ryoma v. Sanada! Mar 24, 2004
- E26 Invisible Serve Mar 31, 2004
- E27 Who will Win? Apr 7, 2004
Frequently asked questions
Who is the main character?
The main character is a tennis prodigy named Ryoma Echizen.
Where does the story take place?
The story is set at the Seishun Academy.
What is the premise of the show?
The show follows Ryoma Echizen as he enters a tennis powerhouse and joins the team.
Is this a sports series?
Yes, the series centers on tennis and team competition.
What is the goal of the protagonist?
The protagonist aims to join the tennis team at his new school.