The 25th anniversary logo and commemorative key visual for The Prince of Tennis anime series, based on the original manga by Takeshi Konomi, have been officially revealed.
Originally broadcast on the TV Tokyo network in October 2001, The Prince of Tennis became a major hit and has remained a beloved sports anime franchise for over two decades. Its sequel, The New Prince of Tennis, was adapted into a television anime in 2012, continuing the story from the Kanto Tournament to the National Tournament and eventually the U-17 World Cup arc.
To celebrate the franchise’s 25th anniversary in October 2026, a series of special projects and events will be held throughout the anniversary year, running until December 2027.
Key Visual:
As the first major anniversary initiative, a special livestream program will premiere on the official The New Prince of Tennis YouTube channel on July 19 at 10:00 PM JST. The program will feature a star-studded lineup of voice actors, including Junko Minagawa (Ryoma Echizen), Ryotaro Okiayu (Kunimitsu Tezuka), Yuki Kaida (Shusuke Fuji), Junichi Suwabe (Keigo Atobe), Sachiko Nagai (Seiichi Yukimura), and Tarusuke Shingaki (Eishiro Kite). Naru Kawamoto (voice of Takashi Kawamura) and Masaya Onosaka (voice of Takeshi Momoshiro) will MC the program.
The Prince of Tennis II U-17 WORLD CUP Final Member Selection Match is also scheduled to premiere in Fall 2026.
New Teaser Visual:
Crunchyroll is streaming the original Prince of Tennis anime along with its sequels, available in multiple subtitles and dubs. The platform describes the latest matches in the series as follows:
When tennis phenom Ryoma Echizen is kicked out of Japan’s elite U-17 training camp for breaking the rules, he’s despondent. But a stroke of good luck hits when he’s able to try out for the U.S. team. Proving himself against their hardened veterans isn’t going to be easy, and if he is accepted, he’ll have to play against his former friends. Can he help his new brothers smash their way to victory?
Source: Comic Natalie
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