List of Prince of Tennis episodes

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The Prince of Tennis (テニスの王子様 Tennis no Ōjisama?) is the title of the famous anime series originally authored by Takeshi Konomi. This page is about the episodes titles of Japan.

Contents

[edit] Season One

Episode 1-10: Intraschool Ranking Arc I
Screenshot Title Original airdate #
Ryoma Echizen, the Prince of Tennis. "The Prince Appears" October 10, 2001 1
Ryoma Echizen moves to Japan after having success at tennis in the US. He helps Sakuno Ryuzaki from upperclassmen without realizing it. He then puts one of the older boys named Sasabe in his place with a tennis match. 
New Challenger- Momoshiro Takeshi "Samurai Junior" October 17, 2001 2
Ryoma bests two juniors who are picking on the freshman. He then plays tennis with Takeshi Momoshiro. Momoshiro plays with a bad ankle, while Ryoma plays with his off hand. They quit playing before either wins. Sakuno's friend Tomoka is introduced. 
The Seigaku Regulars. "The Seigaku Regular Members Have Arrived" October 24, 2001 3
The Seigaku Regulars are introduced. Reporter Mamoru Inoue and photographer Saori Shiba take an interest in Ryoma. Ryoma defeats 2nd year player Arai using an old broken tennis racket. 
Kaoru Kaidoh. "The Man Known as a Viper" October 31, 2001 4
Ryoma and the Seigaku Regulars win all their matches, as the coming year's Regulars are chosen through elimination. In the third round, Kaoru Kaidoh is Ryoma's opponent. Kaidoh uses the snake while Ryoma goes to his good hand. 
Kaoru Kaidoh is beaten. "Snake Shot" November 7, 2001 5
Kaoru uses his snake shot to wear off Ryoma's stamina, but instead Ryoma wins the game using a clever plan to inverse the rolls, including using the buggy whip shot (snake) 
Sumire Ryuzaki. "That Man, Nanjiroh Echizen..." November 14, 2001 6
Inoue plays a match with the former "Samurai Nanjirou" to get answers about why he retired, just to find out that he now focuses on developing Ryoma, meanwhile Sakuno looks for Ryoma to learn more about him and tennis. 
Sadaharu Inui. "Two Ryomas" November 21, 2001 7
Inui Sadaharu is Ryoma's next opponent who uses data tennis to counter Ryoma's play style, it looked like and easy win for Inui but Ryoma had something to say about it, mada mada dane. 
Ryoma uses his new technique. "Split Step" November 28, 2001 8
Ryoma uses a new technique which is a variation of the Split Step making him fast enough to return Inui's calculated shots, along with the Twist Serve turns the game into Ryoma's favor. 
Inui's special vegetable juice. "The Hard Day" December 5, 2001 9
Ryoma finally defeats Inui becoming now a regular. Inui's next opponent is Kaoru whom surpasses Inui's data and takes a spot in the regulars as well. Ryusaki sensei asks Inui to help in the regulars training anyway; which he does by introducing his special, dreaded vegetable juice. 
"Counter Attack! Sasabe Once Again" December 12, 2001 10
Ryoma and the rest of the seventh grade students go to where Kachiro's father works as tennis coach just to find trouble with Sasabe junior again, but now it's Sasabe senior's turn to learn a lesson from Ryoma. 
Episode 11-21: Vs. Fudomine Arc
Screenshot Title Original airdate #
"Ryoma vs Momoshiro !" December 19, 2001 11
Ryoma and Momoshiro both realize that they want to play Singles Three in the upcoming Gyokurin match. But when beaten by two cocky Gyokurin doubles players on a street court, the two decide that "real men play doubles." 
"The Two AH-UN Boys" December 26, 2001 12
Momo and Ryoma volunteer to play in doubles 2 and they also develop a tactic to improve their playing coordination. Their rivals use the Double Net strategy taking advantage of Momo and Ryoma's lack of coordination and turn the game into their favor. 
"Men Play Doubles" January 9, 2002 13
Ryoma and Takeshi agree to split the court in half, so they only have to defend one of each halves; a strange but effective strategy that rescued the game but didn't save the Seigaku pair from a punishment, even when they won the match. 
"The Swallow Return" January 16, 2002 14
Fudomine an unknown team that withdrew from last tournament for internal affairs is Seigaku's next rival. In the first game Fuji and Kawamura find themselves struggling against the first Fudomine pair; forcing Fuji to use the Tsubame Gaeshi; one of the prodigy's special techniques. 
Ishida. "Their Respective Fights" January 23, 2002 15
Ishida tries a desperate measure to seal Fuji's Tsubame Gaeshi, a hit of considerable strenght called Hadoukyouu aimed straight at Fuji, Kawamura gets in the way and hurts his wrist returning the Hadoukyouu, forcing Seigaku to forfeit the match. 
Kamio. "Boomerang Snake" January 30, 2002 16
Kikumaru-Oishi pair win easily their doubles match thanks to Kikumaru's acrobatics, it's now the time for the game between Kaoru and Kamio. Kaoru's snake shot turned out to be unffective against Kamio's speed, but in a moment of desperation Kaoru perform an amazing yet impossible shot, that the audience called the Boomerang Snake
Ann. "The Small Winning Pose" February 6, 2002 17
Kamio and Kaoru's game becomes and endurace match but in the end Kaidoh's willpower outlast Kamio's stamina. Also Momo learns the identity of the girl he has been running into, who turns out to be Fudomine's player-coach Tachibana's sister Ann. 
Echizen in his younger days. "Love Letter" February 13, 2002 18
Nanjiro Echizen find a letter from Riuzaki sensei and remembers his days as a Seigaku regular, meanwhile the game heats up between Ryoma's Twist Serve and Ibu's Kick Serve, which is very similar to Ryoma's. 
Ryoma injures his eye. "Ryoma is Injured" February 20, 2002 19
Ryoma struggles to resist Ibu's "Spot" but he only injures his eye trying. Nevertheless he insist on continuing the match. 
Celebrating at Kawamura's sushi restaurant. "Time Limit" February 27, 2002 20
Tezuka gave Echizen only 10 minutes to finish the game or he will forfeit. Ryoma uses both his hands to overcome Ibu's "spot" and won the match in less than 10 min. After attending Echizen's wounds the Seigaku regulars celebrated in Kawamura's sushi restaurant. 
The spies. "Is the Tennis Court Heating Up ?" March 6, 2002 21
Spies from other schools begin to observe Seigaku's training, and Momo and Ryoma teach two of the spies that playing tennis can be just as fun. 
Episode 22-26: Seigaku Training
Screenshot Title Original airdate #
The pickpocket. "Kaoru's Misfortune" March 13, 2002 22
While Momo and Kamio Akira butt heads with Atobe Keigo, Ryoma and Ibu Shinji battle over grip tape by creating a contest in which they catch a pickpocket. 
Inui looking at the Juice Deluxe. "Appeared! Inui's Juice Deluxe" March 20, 2002 23
Kaoru and Oishi are forced to drink Inui's special vegetable juice for losing in a special training match and become really sick, Fuji loses to Tezuka but he thinks the juice is delicious. Tezuka drinks all of Inui's juice by mistake so Inui is now forced to use his Inui's Juice Deluxe on the loser in the Kikumaru-Ryoma match. 
The racket-stringer. "Ryoma's Holiday" March 27, 2002 24
Ryoma is sent to the racket-stringer with Ryuzaki Sakuno; Nanjiroh, Momoshiro, and the freshman trio spy on the supposed "date." 
"The Strongest Man in Seigaku Part 1" April 10, 2002 25
Tezuka challenges Ryoma to a tennis match, and after thoroughly crushing the younger boy (at great risk to his arm), orders him to become the "pillar of Seigaku." 
"The Strongest Man in Seigaku Part 2" April 10, 2002 26
Tezuka challenges Ryoma to a tennis match, and after thoroughly crushing the younger boy (at great risk to his arm), orders him to become the "pillar of Seigaku." 

[edit] Season Two

Episode 27-36: Vs. St Rudolph Arc
Screenshot Title Original airdate #
"Karupin's Adventure" April 17, 2002 27
Karupin follows Ryoma to school and is found by various Seigaku students. 
"A New Regular Appears?!" April 24, 2002 28
When Ryoma oversleeps before the match, Horio is forced to impersonate Ryoma... but he gets more than he bargains for when another player hears him bragging. 
"Momo and the Viper" May 1, 2002 29
Momoshiro and Kaidoh are paired up to play Doubles 2 though they are rivals. Ironically speaking, they are compatible since they know each other's strengths and weaknesses. Unfortunately the game wasn't able to continue due to an injury of the player in St. Rudolph. 
"Mizuki's Scenario" May 8, 2002 30
 
"Moon Volley" May 15, 2002 31
 
"Super Move! Eiji's "Pretend to Sleep" Attack!" May 22, 2002 32
 
"Tiebreak" May 29, 2002 33
 
"Twist Spin Shot" June 5, 2002 34
 
"Drive B" June 12, 2002 35
 
"Fuji Syusuke, Big Brother" June 19, 2002 36
Fuji teaches Mizuki a lesson about tennis on the courts, and Fudomine unexpectedly defeats Hyotei Gakuen 3-0. 
Episode 37-40: Training Filler Arc
Screenshot Title Original airdate #
"The Tennis Ball with Ryoma's Face" June 26, 2002 37
Nanjiroh tricks Ryoma into teaching Sakuno and Tomoka tennis; Ryoma defeats the entire Ginka tennis team while Akutsu Jin observes. 
"Penal(TEA)! (Penalty- pun intended)" July 3, 2002 38
Akutsu wreaks havoc in Seigaku, attacking Kachiro, Arai, and Ryoma, and a connection between him and Takasan is revealed. 
"Bear Drop" July 10, 2002 39
After a grueling training, Ryoma and Fuji (among other players) face off. 
"A Duel in the Rain" July 17, 2002 40
The duel between Fuji and Ryoma is cut short when Ryuzaki stops them due to the rain. 
Episode 41-48: Vs. Yamabuki Arc
Screenshot Title Original airdate #
"Trouble" July 24, 2002 41
Four Fudomine players are involved in an accident, forcing Fudomine to forfeit to Yamabuki once Akutsu alerts Tachibana to the fact. 
"Oishi Being Targeted" July 31, 2002 42
Oishi and Eiji manage to defeat the "Jimmies," a doubles pair who were victorious over Oishi the previous year. 
"Lucky Sengoku" August 7, 2002 43
Sengoku reveals his "Kohou" and his Motion Vision and takes the lead against Momo. 
"Jack Knife" August 14, 2002 44
Momo defeats Sengoku by 7:5 using the "Jack Knife." 
"The Devil on the Court" August 21, 2002 45
 
"Samurai Spirit" August 28, 2002 46
 
"Will Not Lose" September 4, 2002 47
 
"Decisive Moment" September 11, 2002 48
 
Episode 49-51: Intraschool Ranking ARC II
Screenshot Title Original airdate #
"A Different Kind of Fight" September 18, 2002 49
Inoue and Shiba visit Seigaku to observe the Intraschool ranking matches. 
"Seigaku's Claim to Fame" September 25, 2002 50
After Momo is defeated by Tezuka and Inui (and thus off the team), Inui attempts a victory over the intractable Tezuka. 
"Inui's Challenge" October 2, 2002 51
Tezuka manages to defeat Inui by using the "Tezuka Zone," a move which controls the spin of the ball so it will always return to him. 
"Seigaku's Biggest Crisis" October 8, 2002 52
Momo temporarily leaves the team, causing anxiety on the part of the whole team. He returns only after an encounter with Hyoutei. 

[edit] Season Three

Episode 53-68 Vs. Hyoutei Arc

Screenshot Title Original airdate #
"The Momo who's Returned" October 16, 2002 053
 
"Kaoru's Special Training" October 23, 2002 054
 
"Hyotei Presses Near" October 30, 2002 055
 
"Double for 3" November 6, 2002 056
Eiji and Momo play doubles while Oishi cheers on the sidelines. 
"Scud Serve" November 13, 2002 057
 
"The Worst Compatibility" November 20, 2002 058
 
"The Hidden Trouble" November 27, 2002 059
 
"Power VS Power" December 4, 2002 060
 
"Duel of Hadoukyû" December 11, 2002 061
 
"The Disappearing Serve" December 18, 2002 062
 
"The Last Triple Counter" December 25, 2002 063
Fuji shows the last triple counter, the hakugei. 
"Compilation stories "TeniPuri"" January 8, 2003 064
(Special Episode, includes Super Soldier, Beware of Snow White?! & Jump out! Seigaku) 
"The Pillar of Seigaku" January 15, 2003 065
Tezuka faces off with Atobe. 
"Rondo To Destruction" January 22, 2003 066
Atobe shows his "Rondo to Destruction". 
"End of the ball" January 29, 2003 067
 
"The Never Ending Tie-Break" February 5, 2003 068
Atobe and Tezuka continue the match in an extremely long tie-break, until Atobe finally wins. 

Episode 69-75 Tezuka's Leaving Arc

Screenshot Title Original airdate #
"Who Will be a Regular?" February 12, 2003 069
 
"Tennis VS Ping Pong" February 19, 2003 070
During Seigaku's club day, Ryoma participates in ping pong; Other members of the team participate in various sports. 
"It's a date!" February 26, 2003 071
Ann Tachibana asks Momoshiro and Ryoma for a tennis date, but the others saw it differently. 
"Kaoru becomes Ryoma" March 5, 2003 072
Kaidoh is forced to impersonate Ryoma due to a mistake in a tennis magazine by Shiba, and plays a match with Momoshiro. 
"Tezuka's Decision" March 12, 2003 073
A normal training day; Tezuka reveals his decision to leave for Germany. 
"A Message for Echizen" March 19, 2003 074
Tezuka challenges Ryoma to another match using his right hand, and successfully uses the right-handed Tezuka Zone against him. 
"Farewell, Tezuka Kunimitsu" March 26, 2003 075
Ryoma finally breaks the Tezuka Zone, but still loses in the end. Tezuka leaves for Germany. 

Episode 76-78 Vs. Jyousei Shonan Arc (1st part)

Screenshot Title Original airdate #
"Seigaku's Taijou formation" April 9, 2003 076
 
"A Fight between the Calm and the Passionate" April 16, 2003 077
 
"Thunderbolt" April 23, 2003 078
 

[edit] Season Four

Episode 79-85: Vs. Jyousei Shonan Arc (last part)

  • 079: I formation
  • 080: Pretender's Strategy
  • 081: Viper vs. Fake Viper
  • 082: Hanamura's Temptation
  • 083: The best masterpiece
  • 084: Deep Impulse
  • 085: The Result of the Deadly Duel

Episode 86-90: Recreation Arc

Screenshot Title Original airdate #
"High on Rhythm" 086
Sengoku of Yamabuki faces Kamio of Fudomine in a match of attrition. 
"Tennis Folktale - The Prince of Bowling & Prince Detective" 087-088 [Special Episode]
The Seigaku team goes bowling, everyone (even Fuji) is knocked out by Inui Juice, followed by a short chibi story where Inui loses his glasses. 
"Seigaku, DaDaDan!" 089
Dan Taiichi of Yamabuki arrives at Seigaku, challenges Ryoma to a match. 
"Cheap Housing Beach Volleyball" 090
The Seigaku team goes to the beach. Sasabe and father turns up for a beach volleyball challenge. 


Episode 91-97: Vs. Rokkaku Arc

  • 091: Rokkaku's Freshman Captain
  • 092: The Boy with the Long Racket
  • 093: Dash Hadoukyuu
  • 094: The Secret Plan to Seal Kikumaru
  • 095: Tsubame Gaeshi, Broken
  • 096: Heat up Ryoma!
  • 097: Finishing Smash

[edit] Season Five

Episode 98-115: Getting Ready for Rikkaidai Arc

Screenshot Title Original airdate #
Fuji and his personal cue "The Prince of Billiards" 098
Fuji exacts his revenge for the previous bowling outing by introducing the team to billiards, only for Echizen to foil his victory. 
The cursed racket "The Cursed Racket" 099
The Seigaku team finds a mysterious racket. Strange things keep happening to the finder of the racket.. 
Captain Oishi "Captain Oishi" 100
In the absence of Tezuka, a tense Oishi puts the team through its paces. 
The team vows to win "Eat Rikkaidai" 101
Lunch at Kawamura's sushi place; the team watches Fudomine's defeat by Rikkaidai and vows to win. 
"Mizuki's Whispers" 102
Momoshiro and Kaidoh got tricked into playing a doubles match with St Rudolph and Jyosei Shonan. 
"Sleepless Night" 103
 
"Ryoma vs Sanada" 104
Ryoma challenges Sanada of Rikkaidai to a match. 
"Ryoma Utterly Beaten" 105
Ryoma loses completely; his performance drops in training. Akutsu teaches him a lesson. 
"Let's Go Camping!" 106
The Seigaku team goes on a training trip. Meanwhile Inoue checks on Seigaku's next opponent, Rikkai Daigaku Fuzoku. 
"The Captain Shows Up!" 107
Yamato Yuudai, the previous Captain of Seigaku, shows up for the training camp. He teaches a skeptical Ryoma some valuable lessons about tennis. 
"Surprise at Camp" 108
 
"Tennis Biathalon" 109
A special training session awaits. 
"Jump, Kabaji!" 110
The Hyotei Gakuen team shows up for an intensive session with Seigaku. Kikumaru faces off with the copycat player Kabaji, while Inui faces Hiyoshi Wakashi. 
"Original Prodigy: Fuji Syuusuke" 111
The genius players, Oshitari of Hyotei and Fuji of Seigaku, faces off while Shishido faces Oishi. 
"Hadoukyuu vs Scud Serve" 112
Mukahi Gakuto plays Momoshiro while Ohtori Chotarou faces Kawamura. 
"Atobe the Beautiful" 113
 
"Ryoma is Going!" 114
 
"Baseball is a Game for Men" 115
A chibi episode where the characters plays a game of baseball, followed by a Western shootout comedy. 


Episode 116-128: Vs. Rikkaidai Arc

  • 116: Seigaku vs Champion Rikkaidai! I'll be the One who'll Win! (part I)
  • 117: Seigaku vs Champion Rikkaidai! I'll be the One who'll Win! (part II)
  • 118: Battle Ceremony
  • 119: Tightrope Walking Doubles
  • 120: Kikumaru Was Read By Niou
  • 121: Yagyuu's Decision
  • 122: Inui Hollers
  • 123: Conclusion of the Remembered
  • 124: Kirihara's Red Trap
  • 125: Angry Fuji
  • 126: Clash! Ryoma vs Sanada
  • 127: Invisible Serve
  • 128: Conclusion ~ Which One will Win?

[edit] Season Six

Episode 129-135: Recreation II Arc

  • 129: The Samurai's Ballad
  • 130: We Miss Tezuka
  • 131: Never Give Up
  • 132: The Zany Teni-Puri Family (Special Episode, including Children's Day & -Continued The Zany Teni-Puri Family)
  • 133: The Best Sushi Chef in Japan
  • 134: My Prince
  • 135: Kikumaru's Summer Vacation

Episode 136-146: Junior Selection Camp Arc

  • 136: Junior Selection Camp, Gathered
  • 137: The Member Who was not Trusted
  • 138: Ryoma vs Kirihara! Beyond Battle Rage
  • 139: Sengoku Kiyosumi Reborn
  • 140: Welcome Back, Tezuka Kunimitsu (NB. 140 and 141 were originally aired as a 1 hour special)
  • 141: Atobe vs. Sanada: The Ultimate Showdown
  • 142: The Boy who Came from America
  • 143: Tezuka's Choice
  • 144: Formation! A Dream Team
  • 145: Ryoma vs Kevin
  • 146: The US Team's Ambition

Episode 147-160: Vs. American West Coast Team Arc

  • 147: The Most Powerful! Atobe and Sanada
  • 148: Baker's Scenario
  • 149: The Tango Toward Destruction
  • 150: Gorgeous Guys' Duo
  • 151: Sorrowful Marionettes
  • 152: Bobby Max The Beast
  • 153: Defying the Limits
  • 154: The Prodigy Vs Tennis Machine (NB. 154 & 155 were originally aired as a 1 hour special)
  • 155: 1 mm Battle
  • 156: Who Will Play?
  • 157: The Phantom Ball that Vanished
  • 158: The Long Awaited Game - Ryoma Vs Kevin
  • 159: Illusion
  • 160: Game and Match

Episode 161-165: Recreation III Arc

  • 161: Run, Momo!
  • 162: The Golden Pair's Memories
  • 163: Kaidoh's Unknown World
  • 164: Seigaku's Shocking Secret Plans
  • 165: The Tenipuri Family Goes to Hawaii?! - Christmas at the Tenipuri Family

[edit] Season Seven

Episode 166-176: Intraschool Ranking Arc III

  • 166: Seigaku's Speciality, again
  • 167: Eternal Rivals, Momoshiro Vs Kaidoh
  • 168: Ryoma's Decision
  • 169: Wavering Feelings
  • 170: Be Passionate, Echizen!
  • 171: To the Friend I've Come to Love
  • 172: Goodbye Seigaku
  • 173: Samurai New York
  • 174: Tezuka Kunimitsu VS Fuji Syuusuke
  • 175: Seriousness in the Third Year
  • 176: Climax

Episode 177-178: Start of Nationals Arc

  • 177: Unforgettable Promise
  • 178: Goodbye, Prince

OVA series Episodes 1-13: The Nationals Arc

  • 1: Return of the Prince
  • 2: Hot and Cool
  • 3: Fourth Counter
  • 4: Kikumaru Alone
  • 5: The Longest Summer
  • 6: The Man Called Killer
  • 7: The Prince of Volleyball
  • 8: The Calm Before the Storm
  • 9: Unbreakable Spirit


The Prince of Tennis
Characters
Tennis team members: Ryoma Echizen | Kunimitsu Tezuka | Shuichiro Oishi | Shusuke Fuji | Eiji Kikumaru | Takashi Kawamura | Sadaharu Inui | Takeshi Momoshiro | Kaoru Kaidoh
Schools: Seishun Academy Middle School | Fudomine Middle School | St. Rudolph Gakuen | Yamabuki | Hyotei Gakuen | Midoriyama | Jyosei Shonan | Rikkai Daigaku Fuzoku
Supporting characters: Sumire Ryuzaki | Nanjiro Echizen | Masashi Arai | Satoshi Horio | Kachiro Kato | Katsuo Mizuno | Sakuno Ryuzaki | Tomoka Osakada
Other
List of Prince of Tennis episodes | Tennis no Ojisama - Futari no Samurai | The Prince of Tennis (film) | The Prince of Tennis Musicals | Takeshi Konomi

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