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The Prince of Tennis 2001

Status
Ended
First Aired
October 10, 2001
Last Aired
March 30, 2005
Format
7 seasons · 178 eps
Total Runtime
~65.3 hours (22 min/ep)
Networks
TV Tokyo, TV Aichi, TVQ
Where to Stream
Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel
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★ TMDB users: 8.4/10 from 148 votes TV-PG AnimationComedy 7 seasons · 178 eps Ended
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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
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Rating
★ TMDB users: 8.4/10 from 148 votes
Format
7 seasons · 178 episodes
Episode runtime
~22 minutes
Status
Ended
Networks
TV Tokyo, TV Aichi, TVQ, TV Osaka, TVh, TSC
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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.

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“A talented young tennis player joins a competitive school team to challenge the status quo.”

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  • focuses on athletic competition
  • features a prodigy protagonist
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  • 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.

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Season 1 · 26 episodes Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →
Season 2 · 27 episodes Open the complete Season 2 guide & lore primer →
Season 3 · 22 episodes Open the complete Season 3 guide & lore primer →
Season 4 · 26 episodes Open the complete Season 4 guide & lore primer →
Season 5 · 27 episodes Open the complete Season 5 guide & lore primer →
Season 6 · 37 episodes Open the complete Season 6 guide & lore primer →
Season 7 · 13 episodes Open the complete Season 7 guide & lore primer →
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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.

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