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テニスの王子様 [Tennis no Ōjisama] #32
The Prince of Tennis, Volume 32: Two of a Cunning Kind
The National Tournament moves into the quarterfinal stage, and the Seishun players find themselves pitted against their old rivals, Hyotei. Kicking things off is the No. 3 Singles match between Momoshiro and Hyotei's resident "genius," Yushi Oshitari. Will all of Momo's strength and cunning be enough to defeat the "Player of a Thousand Techniques"?
176 pages, Paperback
First published February 3, 2006
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July 15, 2015
Seigaku's match against Hyotei Academy begins - and, as always, there's tons of drama and a lot of magical tennis action. Momo runs into a pole during his match and gets all bloody (Momo, you know James Blake ran into a pole too, right? He broke his neck.). Luckily, a side effect of hitting magical shots is having a magical body; not only do the suspiciously-absent umpires allow Momo to play, but the blood loss doesn't affect his playing at all. We also see the opening to some Kyushu flashbacks with Tezuka as well as some intense Inui/Kaidoh doubles. Such madness!
As always, I wish the series stuck a little closer to real tennis, and the initial conflict of the pressures Ryoma faced as an underclassman on an upperclassman team. That said, I do like where the series has gone since then... I just don't love it.
Also, I will forever wonder why Miyuki was halfway up that giant tree when Tezuka stumbled across her racket.
As always, I wish the series stuck a little closer to real tennis, and the initial conflict of the pressures Ryoma faced as an underclassman on an upperclassman team. That said, I do like where the series has gone since then... I just don't love it.
Also, I will forever wonder why Miyuki was halfway up that giant tree when Tezuka stumbled across her racket.
February 9, 2020
The Prince of Tennis, Vol. 32 continues where the previous tankōbon left off and contains the next nine chapters (274–282) of the on-going manga series.
The tankōbon begins the Quarterfinals of the All-Japan National Tournament that has Seishun Academy playing against Hyotei Academy, who they have played before Kantō Regional Tournament. However, they are stronger than before with new players.
The first Singles match begins with Takeshi Momoshiro and Yūshi Oshitari, who has the power to mimic other skills. It was a tough match with Momoshiro taking an early lead by winning four sets. However, Oshitari shows his true powers and wins the next six sets and injuring Momoshiro in the process. With this win, Hyotei Academy leads with one match.
The first Doubles match opens with Sadaharu Inui/Kaoru Kaidō and Gakuto Mukahi/Wakashi Hiyoshi. Mukahi has acrobatic skills that rival or even surpasses Eiji Kikumaru, however he is low in stamina and Hiyoshi mixes martial arts with tennis, which gives the pair unique talents. They take an early lead with a score of 2–5, but Inui and Kaidō was playing the long game of endurance, which give them the close victory of 7–5. With this victory, the match score are tied one a piece.
Surprisingly, the second Singles match has Kunimitsu Tezuka vs. Munehiro Kabaji, which is surprising because it is usually the captain to play in the final Singles match. Kabaji has the ability to mimic others abilities – even Tezuka's powerful play and thus negating it altogether. The tankōbon ends on a flashback and cliffhanger.
This tankōbon is written and illustrated by Takeshi Konomi. The Quarterfinals of the All-Japan National Tournament speeds through with Seishun Academy playing against Hyotei Academy for the second time since the Kantō Regional Tournament. Although they played the same team, the vibe is different than their previous matches with new characters that were briefly introduced the last time they played. This tankōbon covers the first two matches and barely started the third match, which would delve into the recovery of Tezuka.
All in all, The Prince of Tennis, Vol. 32 is a wonderful continuation to a series that seems intriguing and I cannot wait to read more.
The tankōbon begins the Quarterfinals of the All-Japan National Tournament that has Seishun Academy playing against Hyotei Academy, who they have played before Kantō Regional Tournament. However, they are stronger than before with new players.
The first Singles match begins with Takeshi Momoshiro and Yūshi Oshitari, who has the power to mimic other skills. It was a tough match with Momoshiro taking an early lead by winning four sets. However, Oshitari shows his true powers and wins the next six sets and injuring Momoshiro in the process. With this win, Hyotei Academy leads with one match.
The first Doubles match opens with Sadaharu Inui/Kaoru Kaidō and Gakuto Mukahi/Wakashi Hiyoshi. Mukahi has acrobatic skills that rival or even surpasses Eiji Kikumaru, however he is low in stamina and Hiyoshi mixes martial arts with tennis, which gives the pair unique talents. They take an early lead with a score of 2–5, but Inui and Kaidō was playing the long game of endurance, which give them the close victory of 7–5. With this victory, the match score are tied one a piece.
Surprisingly, the second Singles match has Kunimitsu Tezuka vs. Munehiro Kabaji, which is surprising because it is usually the captain to play in the final Singles match. Kabaji has the ability to mimic others abilities – even Tezuka's powerful play and thus negating it altogether. The tankōbon ends on a flashback and cliffhanger.
This tankōbon is written and illustrated by Takeshi Konomi. The Quarterfinals of the All-Japan National Tournament speeds through with Seishun Academy playing against Hyotei Academy for the second time since the Kantō Regional Tournament. Although they played the same team, the vibe is different than their previous matches with new characters that were briefly introduced the last time they played. This tankōbon covers the first two matches and barely started the third match, which would delve into the recovery of Tezuka.
All in all, The Prince of Tennis, Vol. 32 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.
October 11, 2021
Amazing! Ridiculous! Let's Go!
Hyotei vs. Seishun
We have the first three matches between these two teams. They were quite exciting and just amazing.
Momo
Um, he's insane, but to play at that level I do not think you need to be sane. You are a monster at that level (Haikyu!! reference anyone?). This should tell you a little bit about Momo: "My right hand's still numb. Momoshiro and his stupid raw power." We also have this piece of dialogue between Kunimitsu and Coach.
Coach: "Like a 'volcano about to erupt'"?
Kunimitsu: "Yes, the stronger his opponent is, the better he plays. He's dormant now as he strives to improve. But he's gaining explosive power. Playing him against good players help further his development even-"
Kaoru and Sadaharu Revisited
We finally see their match and what I believe is the shot they alluded to in the previous volume. Also is it possible to reach 131mph on a serve? I know pitches can reach 90mph or more. The racquet helps put speed on the ball, but is it still possible? This is such a good doubles team.
Kunimitsu
We see his match and we also see the beginnings of how he improved after his injury, but that continues in the next volume.
Verdict: I cannot wait for the next volume!
Hyotei vs. Seishun
We have the first three matches between these two teams. They were quite exciting and just amazing.
Momo
Um, he's insane, but to play at that level I do not think you need to be sane. You are a monster at that level (Haikyu!! reference anyone?). This should tell you a little bit about Momo: "My right hand's still numb. Momoshiro and his stupid raw power." We also have this piece of dialogue between Kunimitsu and Coach.
Coach: "Like a 'volcano about to erupt'"?
Kunimitsu: "Yes, the stronger his opponent is, the better he plays. He's dormant now as he strives to improve. But he's gaining explosive power. Playing him against good players help further his development even-"
Kaoru and Sadaharu Revisited
We finally see their match and what I believe is the shot they alluded to in the previous volume. Also is it possible to reach 131mph on a serve? I know pitches can reach 90mph or more. The racquet helps put speed on the ball, but is it still possible? This is such a good doubles team.
Kunimitsu
We see his match and we also see the beginnings of how he improved after his injury, but that continues in the next volume.
Verdict: I cannot wait for the next volume!
July 13, 2023
We're moving through games at a relatively brisk pace, where the main point of each match is having stamina and keeping up some surprises for your opponents. Sure it's still over-the-top but I can get behind playing mind games with your opponent instead of the direct fantasy stuff.
February 7, 2023
This was good, nothing too exciting but it kicks off the tournament in a nice way.
Looking forward the next volumes
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March 26, 2026Hyotei have really grown on me.
March 18, 2010
I love the Hyotei guy who points to his eyes whenever he says something deep. It reminds me of that 'Friends' episode where Ross touts the karate concept of 'unagi' (sp?). Hey, Hyotei--get over yourselves, and there's no way you're going to beat Kunimitsu in second singles (I hope...).
January 8, 2014
I love how now the author skips a head in matches to keep things fresh and alive. Seeing a lot of the same things when we already know what's going to happen is annoying, but now things are super fresh and new! :)
September 5, 2010
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Pertama kali dibeli dan dibaca pada tanggal 5 Mei 2008.
Pertama kali dibeli dan dibaca pada tanggal 5 Mei 2008.
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