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テニスの王子様 [Tennis no Ōjisama] #28
The Prince of Tennis, Volume 28: Hyotei Rhapsody
After Tokyo is chosen as the site for the upcoming Nationals, Hyotei gets a shot at redemption by being given an invitational berth in the tournament.
Meanwhile, a prodigy from Kansai is making his way toward Tokyo. Packing serious power--and a temper to match--in his small frame, this wild 7th-grader has talent and skill that could rival even Ryoma's.
Meanwhile, a prodigy from Kansai is making his way toward Tokyo. Packing serious power--and a temper to match--in his small frame, this wild 7th-grader has talent and skill that could rival even Ryoma's.
184 pages, Paperback
First published April 4, 2005
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February 1, 2020
The Prince of Tennis, Vol. 28 continues where the previous tankōbon left off and contains the next nine chapters (238–246) of the on-going manga series.
The tankōbon collects several (mostly) one chapter stories that lead up to the Japan National Tournament. Some of the more interesting stories are Kaoru Kaidō of Seishun Acdemy and Hiroshi Yagyū of Rikkaidai Junior High School teaming up in a pair match (240), a story from the Hyoutei Academy (242), Shūsuke Fuji playing against his brother (243–244), and an interesting diversion from the chapters entitled Genius and renamed Wild and focuses on one character – Kintarō Tōyama (Wild 1–2/Genius 245–246).
Kintarō Tōyama is the youngest member of Shitenhoji Middle School and the team's strongest player, despite having only played tennis for less than a year. He is very carefree and naive, and appears to be an all-brawn-no-brains type of character despite being diminutive in size, often messing up names and sayings.
This tankōbon is written and illustrated by Takeshi Konomi. It is a collection of filler stories leading towards the Japan National Tournament, which very few were mediocre and most slightly good stories. However, I did find the Kintarō Tōyama rather interesting, because Konomi changed the naming style of his chapters to introduce this character – one that he is seemingly telling that Tōyama is somehow equal to Ryōma Echizen in some manner as he too is a freshman and perhaps the strongest player in their school's team.
All in all, The Prince of Tennis, Vol. 28 is a wonderful continuation to a series that seems intriguing and I cannot wait to read more.
The tankōbon collects several (mostly) one chapter stories that lead up to the Japan National Tournament. Some of the more interesting stories are Kaoru Kaidō of Seishun Acdemy and Hiroshi Yagyū of Rikkaidai Junior High School teaming up in a pair match (240), a story from the Hyoutei Academy (242), Shūsuke Fuji playing against his brother (243–244), and an interesting diversion from the chapters entitled Genius and renamed Wild and focuses on one character – Kintarō Tōyama (Wild 1–2/Genius 245–246).
Kintarō Tōyama is the youngest member of Shitenhoji Middle School and the team's strongest player, despite having only played tennis for less than a year. He is very carefree and naive, and appears to be an all-brawn-no-brains type of character despite being diminutive in size, often messing up names and sayings.
This tankōbon is written and illustrated by Takeshi Konomi. It is a collection of filler stories leading towards the Japan National Tournament, which very few were mediocre and most slightly good stories. However, I did find the Kintarō Tōyama rather interesting, because Konomi changed the naming style of his chapters to introduce this character – one that he is seemingly telling that Tōyama is somehow equal to Ryōma Echizen in some manner as he too is a freshman and perhaps the strongest player in their school's team.
All in all, The Prince of Tennis, Vol. 28 is a wonderful continuation to a series that seems intriguing and I cannot wait to read more.
January 8, 2022
The National's tournament starts in 10 days. There will be 24 teams competing. It has been announced that the tournamnet will be held in Tokyo and the Hyoyei team will get a chance to play even though they lost in the Kanto tournament.
With Seishen's unbelievable win over Rikkai, teams are coming for the Seishen team left and right and there is apparently another 7th grader in the mix that can match Ryomo's genius. Let the games begin!!
With Seishen's unbelievable win over Rikkai, teams are coming for the Seishen team left and right and there is apparently another 7th grader in the mix that can match Ryomo's genius. Let the games begin!!
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.
July 12, 2023
It's the pre-Nationals 'training' arc with no real training, lots of check-ins with various side characters (teams we might be seeing again in the tournament) and some hints that characters are getting stronger or training in different ways. It's fine! I wish we got more of the actual, you know, training, but this is doing some good legwork.
August 26, 2018
Filler, but I love Kintaro.
September 20, 2015
Volume 28 is almost entirely goofy filler before Nationals - there's barely any tennis, let alone any dramatized magical tennis. Instead, we have beach volleyball, Ryoma's "girlfriend," Hyotei making Nationals after all, and the introduction of Kintaro, another talented seventh grader (who acts like Ryoma might if he had ADHD). I'm not sure there's enough room for another tennis prodigy in The Prince of Tennis, or if there's really a need for another one, but his story is amusing so far, as was the earlier chapters with Team Priority Seating.
An, Sakuno, and Tomo reappear for a bit during this book - something I always like because I think they could add more depth to the story. Unfortunately, all three of them remain decisively in the background. I like the An/Akira relationship potential; it would strengthen the series if something serious/realistic got a little bit of screen time here and there.
This particular installment offers a break from the usual very serious, magical tennis. It's a good laugh.
An, Sakuno, and Tomo reappear for a bit during this book - something I always like because I think they could add more depth to the story. Unfortunately, all three of them remain decisively in the background. I like the An/Akira relationship potential; it would strengthen the series if something serious/realistic got a little bit of screen time here and there.
This particular installment offers a break from the usual very serious, magical tennis. It's a good laugh.
February 26, 2010
Amiable filler before the Nationals begin. The "Prince of Beach Volleyball" segments were very amusing, and I'm charmed with Ryoma's presumed nemesis, tennis wild-child, Kantaro. Please keep the Ritalin away from that one.
June 25, 2015
#Program BUBU
Pertama kali dibeli dan dibaca pada tanggal 11 Januari 2008.
Pertama kali dibeli dan dibaca pada tanggal 11 Januari 2008.
February 10, 2014
No exaggerated games.. There's a new character!! Who is he?!?
September 13, 2015
And so concludes the main anime series in the last volume (V#27) as this one now shows scenes in the Prince of Tennis Nationals OVA.
January 5, 2017
It was really fun!!! I enjoyed the whole Prince of Tennis manga series:).
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