Teekyuu 9

About Teekyuu 9

Looking for background on Teekyuu 9 (てーきゅう9)? This comedy and sports series by Millepensee (2017) starts out like this. What the story covers: Teekyuu is based on a sports comedy manga of the same name featuring four high school girls who belong to a tennis club. Although the amount of tennis they play is questionable.

With comedy at the core, timing, character chemistry and running gags decide whether it lands. Nasuno Takamiya (Kyouko Narumi) and Kanae Shinjou (Suzuko Mimori) are two of the characters you will meet early.

Think of it as a pick for viewers who want something light between heavier series. The run is 12 episodes in total, so you know what you are signing up for.

Production & Appeal

Production sits with Millepensee, which means the visual identity of Teekyuu 9 follows that studio's craft. Within the comedy category, timing, character chemistry and running gags decide whether it lands. Its 6.6/10 score suggests opinions are split, so it suits viewers who already like the genre. On the casting side, Kyouko Narumi voicing Nasuno Takamiya gives the lead role a recognizable voice. It aired in 2017, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.