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テニスの王子様 [Tennis no Ōjisama] #26
The Prince of Tennis, Volume 26: Ryoma Echizen vs. Genichiro Sanada
The Kanto Tournament Finals are down to the last two matches, with the top players for the two best teams--Seishun and Rikkai--engaged in a fierce battle for dominance. As Shusuke and Akaya's match reaches its surprising end, the final showdown begins: Ryoma vs. "Emperor" Genichiro Sanada.
192 pages, Paperback
First published December 3, 2004
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September 20, 2015
Shusuke finishes his match against Akaya, and then it's Ryoma vs. Genichiro Sanada in the final match to decide which team will win the Kanto Tournament and advance to the Nationals. Emotions and tension run high in this volume - Shusuke and Akaya struggle with their obsessions with winning and reaching their potential; Ryoma struggles to stay in the game against Sanada, rumored to be the best player in junior high.
As always, the tennis was more powerful and the plot more interesting when it was about Ryoma's struggles as a 7th grader on an upperclassman team, no magical tennis needed. Some scenes went beyond the melodramatic; Shusuke plays his match blind and the Seigaku players are worried that Coach Ryuzaki played Ryoma against Sanada too soon (does losing against a great player ruin a person? I'm not so sure). That "Surrender to despair" bit was a bit over-the-top, too, but I'd be lying if I said I wasn't enjoying it anyway!
As always, the tennis was more powerful and the plot more interesting when it was about Ryoma's struggles as a 7th grader on an upperclassman team, no magical tennis needed. Some scenes went beyond the melodramatic; Shusuke plays his match blind and the Seigaku players are worried that Coach Ryuzaki played Ryoma against Sanada too soon (does losing against a great player ruin a person? I'm not so sure). That "Surrender to despair" bit was a bit over-the-top, too, but I'd be lying if I said I wasn't enjoying it anyway!
March 31, 2022
honestly one of the best matches ive read 🤯
January 28, 2020
The Prince of Tennis, Vol. 26 continues where the previous tankōbon left off and contains the next ten chapters (220–229) of the on-going manga series.
The tankōbon continues the Kantō Prefectural Tournament Finals with Seishun Academy playing against Rikkaidai Junior High School. It concluded the second single match between Shūsuke Fuji vs. Akaya Kirihara. Despite being blinded, Fuji could eventually sense where the ball was going and play as if he was sighted. However, Kirihara is undaunted and self-realized himself on the court – meaning he could easily react to anything on the court without thinking, but reacting. In the end, it wasn't enough as Fuji hard-won the match with a score of 7–5. With this victory, Seishun Academy ties with Rikaidai Junior High with 2 matches won each.
The third and final singles match begins with Ryōma Echizen and Gen'ichirō Sanada. Echizen took an early lead by winning the first set, by using his special moves in addition to his teams. However, he was quickly and totally dominated by Sanada, who is nicknamed: The Emperor, as he decisively and powerfully took the next four sets. However, at the end of the tankōbon, Echizen is smiling, which signals a plan to turn the game around.
This tankōbon is written and illustrated by Takeshi Konomi. It is finally nice to see a matchup that not only matches Echizen, but surpasses him in Gen'ichirō Sanada. For most of the series, he could easily beat his opponents and do remarkable things on the tennis court. So it is nice to see him struggling and perhaps growing in his tennis prowess.
All in all, The Prince of Tennis, Vol. 26 is a wonderful continuation to a series that seems intriguing and I cannot wait to read more.
The tankōbon continues the Kantō Prefectural Tournament Finals with Seishun Academy playing against Rikkaidai Junior High School. It concluded the second single match between Shūsuke Fuji vs. Akaya Kirihara. Despite being blinded, Fuji could eventually sense where the ball was going and play as if he was sighted. However, Kirihara is undaunted and self-realized himself on the court – meaning he could easily react to anything on the court without thinking, but reacting. In the end, it wasn't enough as Fuji hard-won the match with a score of 7–5. With this victory, Seishun Academy ties with Rikaidai Junior High with 2 matches won each.
The third and final singles match begins with Ryōma Echizen and Gen'ichirō Sanada. Echizen took an early lead by winning the first set, by using his special moves in addition to his teams. However, he was quickly and totally dominated by Sanada, who is nicknamed: The Emperor, as he decisively and powerfully took the next four sets. However, at the end of the tankōbon, Echizen is smiling, which signals a plan to turn the game around.
This tankōbon is written and illustrated by Takeshi Konomi. It is finally nice to see a matchup that not only matches Echizen, but surpasses him in Gen'ichirō Sanada. For most of the series, he could easily beat his opponents and do remarkable things on the tennis court. So it is nice to see him struggling and perhaps growing in his tennis prowess.
All in all, The Prince of Tennis, Vol. 26 is a wonderful continuation to a series that seems intriguing and I cannot wait to read more.
May 27, 2025
5/5 (Review is for the series as a whole and does not contain spoilers)
This series follows 7th grader Ryoma Echizen as he strives to become the number one tennis player at his junior high school. Throughout the series, Ryoma faces off against numerous opponents, each one stronger than the last, in an effort to help lead his tennis team to becoming the champions of the National Tennis Tournament.
This series is a cute, action packed story about some junior high school students playing tennis. No prior knowledge of tennis is necessary, as the author takes the time to explain how certain shots are executed and briefly mentions which professional tennis players may use those shots. As the story progresses, some of the tennis shots get a bit more unrealistic and overly dramatic, but it adds to the excitement and builds tension. (So note that if you are an avid tennis player, it might seem a bit out there in terms of realism.) This is a great series for people who enjoy sports manga, and who enjoy competition, as the boys in this manga continue to push each other to new heights in their skills. There are also some good lessons in the story that teach the readers about having fun and continuing to persevere even when things get tough. It also teaches readers that sometimes we lose, and that’s okay too. In terms of age ratings, I would say that this series is a safe one for those in middle school, or perhaps even a bit younger. Overall, I really enjoyed this manga for its low stakes, fun action, and enjoyable cast of characters.
This series follows 7th grader Ryoma Echizen as he strives to become the number one tennis player at his junior high school. Throughout the series, Ryoma faces off against numerous opponents, each one stronger than the last, in an effort to help lead his tennis team to becoming the champions of the National Tennis Tournament.
This series is a cute, action packed story about some junior high school students playing tennis. No prior knowledge of tennis is necessary, as the author takes the time to explain how certain shots are executed and briefly mentions which professional tennis players may use those shots. As the story progresses, some of the tennis shots get a bit more unrealistic and overly dramatic, but it adds to the excitement and builds tension. (So note that if you are an avid tennis player, it might seem a bit out there in terms of realism.) This is a great series for people who enjoy sports manga, and who enjoy competition, as the boys in this manga continue to push each other to new heights in their skills. There are also some good lessons in the story that teach the readers about having fun and continuing to persevere even when things get tough. It also teaches readers that sometimes we lose, and that’s okay too. In terms of age ratings, I would say that this series is a safe one for those in middle school, or perhaps even a bit younger. Overall, I really enjoyed this manga for its low stakes, fun action, and enjoyable cast of characters.
August 31, 2020
Slightly lower rating for this one than usual because the game went from “normal tennis” to “ninja/samurai/supernatural tennis” out of nowhere. The “selfless state” looks like their flying around like a vampire bat. It’s just too weird. I know he was trying to keep the game new and fresh, but this is going too far. Too dramatic.
Still enjoyable though!
Still enjoyable though!
September 13, 2015
WHAAAATT?! Kirihara actually went and achieved the Muga no Kyochi?! :O Anime, why didn't you show this?? :))
Daaammnnn! Ryoma can now actively go into the Muga no Kyochi since his awakening had already happened (in the anime, it was during this match against Sanada that he has activated it). The anime did a brilliant version of dramatizing (emphasis on drama) but it would have been super awesome to have seen this animated! >:D
Daaammnnn! Ryoma can now actively go into the Muga no Kyochi since his awakening had already happened (in the anime, it was during this match against Sanada that he has activated it). The anime did a brilliant version of dramatizing (emphasis on drama) but it would have been super awesome to have seen this animated! >:D
October 5, 2023
Over-the-top but fine. It's weirs that Ryoma is either completely dominant or helpless most of the time. Like, this match is difficult, but why is it difficult? The opponent is just better? How? Because he hits the ball really fast? Is there any real strategy here, what's the thing that makes him tick? Ryoma is being challenged but there's nothing that makes Genichiro a better challenge except we're told that he's just that good.
June 25, 2015
#Program BUBU
Pertama kali dibeli dan dibaca pada tanggal 29 Oktober 2007.
Pertama kali dibeli dan dibaca pada tanggal 29 Oktober 2007.
February 10, 2014
Damn it! Echizen is just insanely cool!!
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