The Prince of Tennis: The National Tournament Finals

About The Prince of Tennis: The National Tournament Finals

Here is what The Prince of Tennis: The National Tournament Finals (Tennis no Oujisama: Zenkoku Taikai-hen - Final) is about, retold in plain terms: a sports anime by M.S.C (2008). In short: After their victory over Shitenhouji Middle School in the semifinals, Ryouma Echizen and the Seishun Academy Boys Tennis Team has to now face off against the two-time defending champions of Rikkai University-Affiliated Middle. Rikkai is not only seeking revenge for its team's previous loss to Seishun at the Kanto Regional Tournament, but they also are aiming to win the national title for a third consecutive year.

From there, in the conclusion of Tennis no Oujisama, the titular "Prince of Tennis" is pitted against the "Child of God" in a head-to-head battle for the national championship title. Along the way, Ryouma must teach his opponents and teammates that there is more to tennis than winning.

With sports at the core, training arcs, rivalry and match tension keep the stakes personal. Think of it as a pick for anyone who likes underdog stories and competition.

Production & Appeal

Production sits with M.S.C, which means the visual identity of The Prince of Tennis: The National Tournament Finals follows that studio's craft. Within the sports category, training arcs, rivalry and match tension keep the stakes personal. Viewers rate it 8.0/10, which signals strong word of mouth. Released in 2008, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.