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テニスの王子様 [Tennis no Ōjisama] #12
テニスの王子様 12
都大会決勝戦、強敵・山吹中を相手にダブルス2試合で一勝一敗と引き分けた青学。シングルスに期待が高まる中、“くわせ者”千石に苦戦を強いられる桃城。そしてついにリョーマと怪童・亜久津の試合が始まった！
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July 7, 2009
This series got better as the creator gained skill with pacing and story. While still a sports manga, in many ways it's a story about determination and strength of will as much as about physical skills. That is where the author excels.
I don't like the main character, but in many ways you're not supposed to...
I don't like the main character, but in many ways you're not supposed to...
October 9, 2013
I really love Prince of Tennis! I thoroughly enjoy how they give the characters their own special shots - almost like superpower - and how they make every match almost like a battle.
April 5, 2021
FINALLY WE GET TO SEE THE MAIN CHARACTER STRUGGLE. This is probably not going to last but still it's nice to see.
December 31, 2019
The Prince of Tennis, Vol. 12 continues where the previous tankōbon left off and contains the next nine chapters (97–105) of the on-going manga series.
The tankōbon continues the Finals for the Tokyo Prefecture Tournament. It concludes the match of Takeshi Momoshiro vs. Kiyosumi Sengoku. Sengoku, known as Lucky Sengoku, is a third year student, and is one of the keys to Yamabuki's strategy of finishing opposing teams off quickly. He is a happy-go-lucky guy with a strong tennis sense and extremely sharp eyes able to discern fast moving balls and is known a National level player. Momoshiro eventually wins the match, despite a cramp in one of his legs with a score of 7–5. This win gives Seishun Academy the lead with 2–1 match lead.
The next singles match has Ryōma Echizen playing against Jin Akutsu. Akutsu is called a once-per-decade tennis player. His unusual flexibility allows him to hit balls in all sorts of unnatural positions. Combined with his naturally high speed, this allows him to play offensively almost non-stop. Surprising Echizen with his talent, he redoubles his efforts to improve himself – on the court and awoken something in himself long forgotten. The end of the tankōbon has Echizen tying the game with a score of 1–1 sets.
This tankōbon is written and illustrated by Takeshi Konomi. The tankōbon continues the Finals for the Tokyo Prefectural Tournament, but surprisingly, it also goes into the backstory of Jin Akutsu – something not normally done to a one-time opponent. It suggests that Akutsu might be a reoccurring opponent or character. The tankōbon hints of a promise that there is more to Akutsu than already shown and there is a great reason as to why he can’t lose.
All in all, The Prince of Tennis, Vol. 12 is a wonderful continuation to a series that seems intriguing and I cannot wait to read more.
The tankōbon continues the Finals for the Tokyo Prefecture Tournament. It concludes the match of Takeshi Momoshiro vs. Kiyosumi Sengoku. Sengoku, known as Lucky Sengoku, is a third year student, and is one of the keys to Yamabuki's strategy of finishing opposing teams off quickly. He is a happy-go-lucky guy with a strong tennis sense and extremely sharp eyes able to discern fast moving balls and is known a National level player. Momoshiro eventually wins the match, despite a cramp in one of his legs with a score of 7–5. This win gives Seishun Academy the lead with 2–1 match lead.
The next singles match has Ryōma Echizen playing against Jin Akutsu. Akutsu is called a once-per-decade tennis player. His unusual flexibility allows him to hit balls in all sorts of unnatural positions. Combined with his naturally high speed, this allows him to play offensively almost non-stop. Surprising Echizen with his talent, he redoubles his efforts to improve himself – on the court and awoken something in himself long forgotten. The end of the tankōbon has Echizen tying the game with a score of 1–1 sets.
This tankōbon is written and illustrated by Takeshi Konomi. The tankōbon continues the Finals for the Tokyo Prefectural Tournament, but surprisingly, it also goes into the backstory of Jin Akutsu – something not normally done to a one-time opponent. It suggests that Akutsu might be a reoccurring opponent or character. The tankōbon hints of a promise that there is more to Akutsu than already shown and there is a great reason as to why he can’t lose.
All in all, The Prince of Tennis, Vol. 12 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.
September 4, 2021
At the time of this review, I have read volumes 8-14.
Precursor Kuroko's Basketball?
While Prince of Tennis does not have the added story line on healing the bonds of a former team, it does have Kuroko's Basketball's penchant to give moves and special skills special names, such as the boomerang snake, eagle eyes, dunk smash, etc. Personally, I do not see the difference between this Kuroko's Basketball, but then neither tennis nor basketball was the sport that I did.
Tennis Terminology
Can the placement and swing of the tennis racket really make tennis ball feel like a bowling ball?
Miscellaneous
"How in the world did you play in this condition?" To quote Gilmore Girls, "By sheer force of will." I mean how else are you going to explain? You could say his desire to win was stronger.
Jin
I do not like him at all! I do not like his attitude and how he plays the game. He is aggressive to the point of recklessness of not the good kind. He plays like he is trying to hurt players. Yes, he has talent to be one of the best, but he does not have likeability. If he was the main character of the series then I do not think I would continue it, unless he has a MAJOR personality and attitude adjustment. On page 124, is it just me or does he look like a model cross with David Bowie?
Nanjiro Echizen and Ryoma Echizen
Is Echizen the equivalent of Smith in terms of Japanese family names? I do not understand why Mr. Banda did not realize it sooner. I am totally there with Coach Ryuzaki: "What took you so long to notice that, Mr. Banda?" Yeah, Mr. Banda, why did you take that long?
Ryoma
"THAT GUY AWOKE RYOMA'S LATENT ABILITIES!!" Latent abilities? Honey, how many latent abilities does he have? I say it is more like extreme talent that needs to be polish and refine. I say it is more like Kageyama.
Verdict: This is a good series!
Precursor Kuroko's Basketball?
While Prince of Tennis does not have the added story line on healing the bonds of a former team, it does have Kuroko's Basketball's penchant to give moves and special skills special names, such as the boomerang snake, eagle eyes, dunk smash, etc. Personally, I do not see the difference between this Kuroko's Basketball, but then neither tennis nor basketball was the sport that I did.
Tennis Terminology
Can the placement and swing of the tennis racket really make tennis ball feel like a bowling ball?
Miscellaneous
"How in the world did you play in this condition?" To quote Gilmore Girls, "By sheer force of will." I mean how else are you going to explain? You could say his desire to win was stronger.
Jin
I do not like him at all! I do not like his attitude and how he plays the game. He is aggressive to the point of recklessness of not the good kind. He plays like he is trying to hurt players. Yes, he has talent to be one of the best, but he does not have likeability. If he was the main character of the series then I do not think I would continue it, unless he has a MAJOR personality and attitude adjustment. On page 124, is it just me or does he look like a model cross with David Bowie?
Nanjiro Echizen and Ryoma Echizen
Is Echizen the equivalent of Smith in terms of Japanese family names? I do not understand why Mr. Banda did not realize it sooner. I am totally there with Coach Ryuzaki: "What took you so long to notice that, Mr. Banda?" Yeah, Mr. Banda, why did you take that long?
Ryoma
"THAT GUY AWOKE RYOMA'S LATENT ABILITIES!!" Latent abilities? Honey, how many latent abilities does he have? I say it is more like extreme talent that needs to be polish and refine. I say it is more like Kageyama.
Verdict: This is a good series!
December 9, 2021
Momo won an intense macth 7-5 against Kiyosumi of Sengoku. Next up is Ryoma againt Akutsu the bully who's really great at tennis but hates playing??? Akutsu is bored by tennis but finds Ryoma's persistance quite intresting. Looking forward to the next volume!! "You still got a ways to go"!!
October 6, 2023
Momo's match was great, love that goofball. And then we have Ryoma vs Jin... and Ryoma is actually struggling? Finally! Not because of a self-imposed handicap, not with something he can easily adjust to, but an opponent that can actually match up to his playstyle and force him to grow to meet the challenge! It's taken 100 chapters but we've finally got something here.
June 24, 2015
#Program BUBU
Pertama kali dibeli dan dibaca pada bulan Januari 2006.
Pertama kali dibeli dan dibaca pada bulan Januari 2006.
January 26, 2014
Mada Mada Dane!
July 28, 2015
Short review for the whole manga in tankobon #1.
June 30, 2018
Edición española, colección Shonen Manga.
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