The Prince of Tennis: A Gift from Atobe English Sub & Dub

About The Prince of Tennis: A Gift from Atobe

Here is what The Prince of Tennis: A Gift from Atobe (Tennis no Oujisama: Atobe kara no Okurimono - Kimi ni Sasageru Tennis Prince Matsuri) is about, retold in plain terms: a comedy and sports anime by Trans Arts (2005). The premise: Hyoutei Academy's excessively wealthy and prideful tennis captain, Keigo Atobe, chooses to host a giant one-day inter-school festival in order to bring together the middle school tennis circuit. The festival exudes class and wealth, befitting its host.

Further in, the extravagant occasion is filled with many attractions, with the most major event being a fierce relay race between all of the schools in attendance. However, Atobe has his own reasons for hosting this Super Tennis Festival; it seems that the special day is all for a certain someone among the festival attendees.

In a comedy series like this, timing, character chemistry and running gags decide whether it lands. If you count yourself among viewers who want something light between heavier series, put it on your list.

Production & Appeal

Production sits with Trans Arts, which means the visual identity of The Prince of Tennis: A Gift from Atobe follows that studio's craft. The comedy focus matters here: timing, character chemistry and running gags decide whether it lands. At 7.4/10 it earns a solid reception, a safe pick for fans of the genre. It aired in 2005, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.