Tennis no Oujisama

Synonyms: El Príncipe del Tenis · Il principe del tennis · O Príncipe do Tênis

★ 7.8

TypeTV

Episodes178

StatusFINISHED

AiredFall 2001

Episode Length22 min

Studioproduction i.g

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About Tennis no Oujisama

★ 7.8 · 178 Episodes · TV · action, adapted into japanese movie

A 178-episode TV series from 2001, Tennis no Oujisama is built for viewers who enjoy a long sports commitment with plenty of room for rivalries, personalities, and escalating matches. Its action tag points to a heightened approach to tennis, while the bishounen tag signals a cast designed to make individual players as memorable as their athletic style. The bullying and anti-hero tags suggest some sharper character tensions alongside the competition, giving the show more friction than a purely cheerful school sports story. Production I.G and Trans Arts share the animation credits, and the finished run offers a substantial binge for anyone who likes settling into a large ensemble. With a 7.8 score, it is best approached as a classic-era gateway to tennis anime: extended, character-focused, and shaped by the pleasures of watching a team and its rivals develop over time.