What is Prince of Tennis?
Prince of Tennis is a popular Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Takeshi Konomi. It was serialized in Shueisha’s Weekly Shōnen Jump from 1999 to 2008. The series follows the story of Ryoma Echizen, a 12-year-old prodigy tennis player from Japan, and his journey as he joins and competes against other tennis players in various tournaments.
What Comes After Prince of Tennis?
The end of the Prince of Tennis manga left many fans wanting more. Fortunately, there are several series that have continued the story of Ryoma Echizen and his journey to becoming Japan’s best tennis player. Here are some of the series that have come after Prince of Tennis.
The New Prince of Tennis
The New Prince of Tennis is a manga series written and illustrated by Takeshi Konomi. It is a sequel to the original Prince of Tennis series and was serialized in Shueisha’s Jump Square magazine from 2009 to 2011. The series follows Ryoma Echizen as he joins the Japanese U-17 team and plays in the International Junior Tennis Championship.
The Prince of Tennis II
The Prince of Tennis II is an anime series that was released in 2012 and follows the story of Ryoma Echizen as he joins the U-17 team and takes part in the International Junior Tennis Championship. The anime was produced by Production I.G and directed by Takayuki Hamana.
The Prince of Tennis: Two Samurais, The First Game
The Prince of Tennis: Two Samurais, The First Game is a manga series written and illustrated by Takeshi Konomi. It is a spin-off of the original Prince of Tennis series and was serialized in Shueisha’s Jump Square magazine from 2012 to 2013. The series follows Ryoma Echizen and his friends as they compete in a tournament to determine the strongest junior tennis player in Japan.
The Prince of Tennis: National Tournament Arc
The Prince of Tennis: National Tournament Arc is an anime series that was released in 2013 and follows the story of Ryoma Echizen and his friends as they take part in the Japanese National Tennis Championship. The anime was produced by Production I.G and directed by Takayuki Hamana.
The Prince of Tennis II OVA vs Genius 10
The Prince of Tennis II OVA vs Genius 10 is an OVA (Original Video Animation) series that was released in 2014 and follows the story of Ryoma Echizen and his friends as they take part in a tournament against the “Genius 10”, the best junior tennis players in Japan. The OVA was produced by Production I.G and directed by Takayuki Hamana.
The Prince of Tennis II OVA vs. Genius 10 Second Season
The Prince of Tennis II OVA vs. Genius 10 Second Season is an OVA series that was released in 2015 and follows the story of Ryoma Echizen and his friends as they take part in a tournament against the “Genius 10”, the best junior tennis players in Japan. The OVA was produced by Production I.G and directed by Takayuki Hamana.
The Prince of Tennis: Rising Beat
The Prince of Tennis: Rising Beat is a manga series written and illustrated by Takeshi Konomi. It is a spin-off of the original Prince of Tennis series and was serialized in Shueisha’s Jump Square magazine from 2015 to 2016. The series follows Ryoma Echizen and his friends as they compete in a tournament to find the strongest junior tennis player in Japan.
The Prince of Tennis: Best Games!!
The Prince of Tennis: Best Games!! is a manga series written and illustrated by Takeshi Konomi. It is a spin-off of the original Prince of Tennis series and was serialized in Shueisha’s Jump Square magazine from 2016 to 2017. The series follows Ryoma Echizen and his friends as they take part in a tournament to determine the best games in the Prince of Tennis series.
The Prince of Tennis: Eikoku-shiki Teikyū-jō Kessen!
The Prince of Tennis: Eikoku-shiki Teikyū-jō Kessen! is an anime movie that was released in 2017 and follows the story of Ryoma Echizen and his friends as they take part in a tournament to determine the strongest junior tennis player in Japan. The movie was produced by Production I.G and directed by Takayuki Hamana.
The Prince of Tennis: Final Match Arc
The Prince of Tennis: Final Match Arc is an OVA series that was released in 2018 and follows the story of Ryoma Echizen and his friends as they take part in the final match of the National Tennis Championship. The OVA was produced by Production I.G and directed by Takayuki Hamana.
Conclusion
For fans of the Prince of Tennis franchise, there are several series that have come after the original manga. From manga to anime to OVAs, there are plenty of stories to explore and enjoy. Whether you’re a fan of Ryoma Echizen’s journey or the intense matches between the junior tennis players, there is something for everyone to enjoy in these series.
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