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Tennis no Oujisama

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Tennis no Oujisama (テニスの王子様; The Prince of Tennis) which is often shortened to Tenipuri is a shonen manga and anime series created by Konomi Takeshi. The manga was first published in July 1999 and was completed in March 2008. The manga ran in Shueisha's Weekly Shonen Jump. It spanned a total of 379 chapters resulting in 42 manga volumes. Starting March 2009, a new manga series Shin Tennis no Oujisama began serialization in Jump Square Magazine. The manga was adapted into an anime series in October 2001 directed by Hamana Takayuki. The anime spanned 178 episodes as well as a theatrical movie. The manga series was liscenced in the North America by Viz Media, and was released under their Shonen Jump line.

The series' success has lead to multiple character albums, singles, video games, radio shows (known as Rajipuri), musicals (known as Tenimyu), and a live action movie (Cenipuri). The series also has a Chinese live action adaption.

Synopsis

Tennis no Oujisama centers 12 year old tennis prodigy Echizen Ryoma, who has recently returned to Japan. Following the footsteps of his father, Echizen joins Seishun Gakuen, a junior high school, known for its strong tennis club. He easily secures a spot on the team. The Seishun Gakuen tennis team must undergo many obstacles and opponents to claim the National Title.

Characters

Note: Click here for a complete list of characters.

Main Characters

Music

Theme Songs

Opening themes
  1. Hiro-X – "future" (episodes 1-26)
  2. Hiro-X – "Driving Myself" (episodes 27-53)
  3. Kimeru – "Make You Free" (episodes 54-75)
  4. Ikuo – "Long Way" (episodes 76-101)
  5. Matsunaga Toshihiko – "Fly High" (episodes 102-128)
  6. Shirai Yuki - "Shining" (episodes 129-153)
  7. Shirai Yuuki - "Paradise" (episodes 154-165)
  8. Masaki Osami – "Dream Believer" (episodes 166-178)
Ending themes
  1. Kimeru – "You Got Game?" (episodes 1-26)
  2. Fujishige Masataka – "Keep your style" (episodes 27-53)
  3. Fujishige Masataka – "Wake On" (episodes 54-75)
  4. Aozu – "White Line" (episodes 76-101)
  5. Fureai – "Kaze no Tabibito" (episodes 102-128)
  6. Hamaguchi Yomu – "Sakura(Hamaguchi Yomu)" (episodes 129-153)
  7. Pull Tab to Can – "Wonderful Days" (episodes 154-165)
  8. Fukushi Kentaro – "Little Sky" (episodes 166-178)

Discography

Soundtracks
Game Music
Singles
Albums
Best of Seigaku Players
Best of Rival Players
On the Radio Singles
Character Singles
Character Albums


Mini Albums
Group Singles
Group Albums

Tankobon

Volumes

List of Tennis no Oujisama Volumes

Tennis no Oujisama' spans 42 volumes with 379 chapters in all. Starting in March of this year the new series Shin Tennis no Oujisama began serialization. There has been one volume released so far.

Official Fan books

  • [2001.11.02] 10.5
  • [2003.12.04] 20.5
  • [2007.12.04] 40.5

Art Books

  • [2005.12.02] 20.5

Adaptations

Anime

List of Prince of Tennis Episodes

The Tennis no Oujisama Anime spans 178 episodes. The episodes are divided into eight seasons. Which are followed by 3 OVA DVDs which follow the series through the nationals.

Live Action Movie

Tennis no Oujisama is a 2006 live action movie. The story line follows from when Ryoma arrives at Seigaku to their match against Hyoutei Gakuen.

Musicals

Tenimyu or Musical Tennis no Oujisama are the Tennis no Oujisama Musicals that are primarily performed in Japan. They began in April 2003 and are still currently running.


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