Seishun Academy is in the finals of the District Preliminaries, and the only thing standing in their way is mean, violent, and ill-tempered Jin Akutsu of Yamabuki Junior High! Ryoma desperately needs to toughen up mentally, as Jin has figured out a way to punish him with his powerful shots. Meanwhile, Seishun holds more intra-squad games, and this time someone loses his spot on the starting team…!
As more intra-squad games are played to determine the starting line-up, fellow Seishun Academy players Kunimitsu Tezuka and Sadaharu Inui duke it out for a slot. But the disparity in their skills becomes evident when everyone realizes that Kunimitsu has not budged since he delivered his serve. Meanwhile, Coach Banda of Yamabuki Junior High offers team captain Kunimitsu a chance to play overseas as an exchange student. Could this be the end of Kunimitsu's tour of duty at Seishun?
As more intra-squad games are played to determine the starting line-up, fellow Seishun Academy players Kunimitsu Tezuka and Sadaharu Inui duke it out for a slot. But the disparity in their skills becomes evident when everyone realizes that Kunimitsu has not budged since he delivered his serve. Meanwhile, Coach Banda of Yamabuki Junior High offers team captain Kunimitsu a chance to play overseas as an exchange student. Could this be the end of Kunimitsu's tour of duty at Seishun?
At the Kanto Tournament, the brillant play of Hyotei Academy's Gakuto and Yushi's drives Seishun's Momo and Eiji to assume the Australian formation, a technique they masterfully pulled off in a previous match. Meanwhile, the Seishun team of Kaoru and Sadaharu walk into a landmine filled with "scud serves" and accurate, aggressive doubles play. But just when things look bleak, Sadaharu unleashes his well-planned counterattack...
At the Kanto Tournament, the brillant play of Hyotei Academy's Gakuto and Yushi's drives Seishun's Momo and Eiji to assume the Australian formation, a technique they masterfully pulled off in a previous match. Meanwhile, the Seishun team of Kaoru and Sadaharu walk into a landmine filled with "scud serves" and accurate, aggressive doubles play. But just when things look bleak, Sadaharu unleashes his well-planned counterattack...
Takashi "Taka" Momoshiro battles the mysterious Kabaji of Hyotei Academy. Taka unleashes a brutal two-handed "Hadokyu" (wave surge shot), which Kabaji dishes right back. Unbeknownst to Taka, Kabaji's special talent is his ability to mimic shots with accuracy and ease. Meanwhile, Sadaharu's honesty and keen eye for detail becomes Seishun's downfall` when he volunteers that his winning smash was actually out. Can Seishun Academy afford another loss?
Takashi "Taka" Momoshiro battles the mysterious Kabaji of Hyotei Academy. Taka unleashes a brutal two-handed "Hadokyu" (wave surge shot), which Kabaji dishes right back. Unbeknownst to Taka, Kabaji's special talent is his ability to mimic shots with accuracy and ease. Meanwhile, Sadaharu's honesty and keen eye for detail becomes Seishun's downfall` when he volunteers that his winning smash was actually out. Can Seishun Academy afford another loss?
Shusuke and Jiro's match continues! Both pull out all the stops, but it's the Hakugei, also known as the White Whale, that's the move to beat. Will it be enough? You gotta read to find out who the loser is in this one!
Shusuke and Jiro's match continues! Both pull out all the stops, but it's the Hakugei, also known as the White Whale, that's the move to beat. Will it be enough? You gotta read to find out who the loser is in this one!
Seishun's chance at the Nationals all comes down to Kunimitsu. Will he have to forfeit to save his injured arm, or will he play to the end--and end his career?!
Seishun's chance at the Nationals all comes down to Kunimitsu. Will he have to forfeit to save his injured arm, or will he play to the end--and end his career?!
Captain Kunimitsu is out! Now, without him, Seishun's up against a team coached by a four-time Japan Open winner. It's time for serious pressure, on and off the court!
Captain Kunimitsu is out! Now, without him, Seishun's up against a team coached by a four-time Japan Open winner. It's time for serious pressure, on and off the court!
It's the Kanto Tournament semifinals! And Shusuke's not playing his best--meaning the advantage may once again go to last year's winner, Rokkaku!
It's the Kanto Tournament semifinals! And Shusuke's not playing his best--meaning the advantage may once again go to last year's winner, Rokkaku!
Rokkaku's not going down without a fight. And Rikkai is better than expected. It's up to Eiji--and Ryoma--to bring victory to Seishun! Can their new moves turn the tables?
Rokkaku's not going down without a fight. And Rikkai is better than expected. It's up to Eiji--and Ryoma--to bring victory to Seishun! Can their new moves turn the tables?
As if taking on a totally new personality, Ryoma plays an unpredictable match, switching to his left hand and winning point after point. Where does his intensity come from? A bonus story about an entirely different player may shed some light on the The Prince of Tennis's skills!
As if taking on a totally new personality, Ryoma plays an unpredictable match, switching to his left hand and winning point after point. Where does his intensity come from? A bonus story about an entirely different player may shed some light on the The Prince of Tennis's skills!
Seishun players spend sleepless nights anxiously awaiting the Kanto Tournament Finals against Rikkai. And they should be worried! Rikkai's diabolical doubles team of Bunta Marui and Jackal Kuwahara has some crazy moves that'll keep their opponents up for nights to come!
Seishun players spend sleepless nights anxiously awaiting the Kanto Tournament Finals against Rikkai. And they should be worried! Rikkai's diabolical doubles team of Bunta Marui and Jackal Kuwahara has some crazy moves that'll keep their opponents up for nights to come!
All hope for a Kanto Tournament Finals win comes down to Eiji and Shuichiro, the Golden Pair. Can they handle a face-off against Rikkai's Masaharu "The Con Artist" Nio and Hiroshi "The Gentleman" Yagiyu?! Injuries, surprise secret moves and the ultimate courtside con may mean disaster for Seishun!
All hope for a Kanto Tournament Finals win comes down to Eiji and Shuichiro, the Golden Pair. Can they handle a face-off against Rikkai's Masaharu "The Con Artist" Nio and Hiroshi "The Gentleman" Yagiyu?! Injuries, surprise secret moves and the ultimate courtside con may mean disaster for Seishun!
It's Seishun versus Rikkai in the Kanto Tournament Finals, and the action is heating up. Sadaharu must confront his childhood friend Renji Yanagi, while Shusuke faces off against Akaya Kirihara, Rikkai's brilliant--and ruthless--star player.
It's Seishun versus Rikkai in the Kanto Tournament Finals, and the action is heating up. Sadaharu must confront his childhood friend Renji Yanagi, while Shusuke faces off against Akaya Kirihara, Rikkai's brilliant--and ruthless--star player.