The Prince of Tennis: The National Tournament English Sub & Dub

About The Prince of Tennis: The National Tournament

Meet The Prince of Tennis: The National Tournament (Tennis no Oujisama: Zenkoku Taikai-hen), a sports anime by M.S.C (2006). Here is the premise in a nutshell. The premise: Freshman tennis prodigy Ryouma Echizen and the Seishun Academy Boys' Tennis Team have finally reached the National Tournament, eager to confront for the championship title and claim it as their own. Seishun's first match is against Higa Middle School, the Okinawa-based team labeled as the "dark horse" of the tournament.

From there, after watching Higa defeat their first round of opponents using dirty tactics, the Seishun team is determined to show them the value of a fair, hard-earned victory. Awaiting the winners of the matchup in the quarterfinals is one of Seishun's old rivals: Hyoutei Academy, who are determined to restore their pride after the events at the Kanto Regionals. Hyoutei seeks to prove to everyone that they deserve to be at the Nationals despite only qualifying through a special invitation.

In a sports series like this, training arcs, rivalry and match tension keep the stakes personal. This one is best suited to anyone who likes underdog stories and competition.

Production & Appeal

Animation is handled by M.S.C, so the studio's house style defines how The Prince of Tennis: The National Tournament looks and moves on screen. Within the sports category, training arcs, rivalry and match tension keep the stakes personal. At 7.9/10 it earns a solid reception, a safe pick for fans of the genre. It aired in 2006, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.