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テニスの王子様 [Tennis no Ōjisama] #33
The Prince of Tennis, Volume 33: Kunimitsu in Kyushu
The National Tournament quarterfinals against Hyotei continue, with Kunimitsu facing power player Munehiro Kabaji. During the match Seishun's captain flashes back to his time in Kyushu and the road that led him to the Nationals. Later, it's a battle of the Golden Pairs: Ryo Shishido and Chotaro Ohtori versus Oishi and Eiji!
192 pages, Paperback
First published May 2, 2006
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February 26, 2022
I liked this volume we got a little peak into Kunimitsu's personal life while he was being treated for his shoulder injury at the medical facility. At the tournament he plays a long-fought match with Kabaji of Hyotei winning 7-5. Next up is the Golden Pair, Oishi and Kikumaru.
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.
February 11, 2020
The Prince of Tennis, Vol. 33 continues where the previous tankōbon left off and contains the next ten chapters (283–292) of the on-going manga series.
The first half of the tankōbon focuses on Kunimitsu Tezuka and his recovery during the Kantō Prefectural Tournament and learns to get over his yips – lessons that he applied to his current match in the All-Japan National Tournament.
The second part of the tankōbon continues the Quarterfinals of the All-Japan National Tournament that has Seishun Academy playing against Hyotei Academy, who they have played before Kantō Regional Tournament, but they seemed to be stronger now.
It covers much of the second Double Match with Shūichirō Ōishi/Eiji Kikumaru playing against Ryō Shishido/Chōtarō Ōtori – the Golden Pair of Seishun Academy against the equally coined Golden Pair of Hyotei Academy. Their match is evenly matched with no team winning over the other with a score of 6–6 as the tankōbon closes.
This tankōbon is written and illustrated by Takeshi Konomi. The Quarterfinals of the All-Japan National Tournament is nicely breaking up by a flashback of Tezuka's recovery while his team was playing in the Kantō Prefectural Tournament and a short chapter about the rain-out, which somewhat brakes the monotony of the tournament rather well.
All in all, The Prince of Tennis, Vol. 33 is a wonderful continuation to a series that seems intriguing and I cannot wait to read more.
The first half of the tankōbon focuses on Kunimitsu Tezuka and his recovery during the Kantō Prefectural Tournament and learns to get over his yips – lessons that he applied to his current match in the All-Japan National Tournament.
The second part of the tankōbon continues the Quarterfinals of the All-Japan National Tournament that has Seishun Academy playing against Hyotei Academy, who they have played before Kantō Regional Tournament, but they seemed to be stronger now.
It covers much of the second Double Match with Shūichirō Ōishi/Eiji Kikumaru playing against Ryō Shishido/Chōtarō Ōtori – the Golden Pair of Seishun Academy against the equally coined Golden Pair of Hyotei Academy. Their match is evenly matched with no team winning over the other with a score of 6–6 as the tankōbon closes.
This tankōbon is written and illustrated by Takeshi Konomi. The Quarterfinals of the All-Japan National Tournament is nicely breaking up by a flashback of Tezuka's recovery while his team was playing in the Kantō Prefectural Tournament and a short chapter about the rain-out, which somewhat brakes the monotony of the tournament rather well.
All in all, The Prince of Tennis, Vol. 33 is a wonderful continuation to a series that seems intriguing and I cannot wait to read more.
July 13, 2023
The flashback with Kunimitsu was probably the strongest part of this volume, I enjoyed seeing him have to work for his 'power-up' and to get back in playing form instead of hand-waving it or having him reveal he was always that strong. Nah, he was strong, but he had to work to overcome other issues to get to this point. Oh and we got a doubles match that was fine.
February 7, 2023
The tension is building now.
September 20, 2015
Volume 33 is half flashback, half Nationals - Tezuka reflects on his rehabilitation time in Kyushu, where he met and practiced alongside a fourth grader named Miyuki. Post-flashback, Tezuka and Kabaji finish their match and Doubles One begins - cue more magical tennis and a bunch of enraged middle school players attempting to destroy the injured Tezuka and Miyuki. Because, you know, homicidal tennis rage.
I still maintain that the beginning of the series was the strongest part, back when it was about playing tennis, being skilled, and the animosity/expectations that comes with being a 7th grader on an upperclassman team. Don't get me wrong - the magical tennis is fun, but it's just not the same.
Regardless, this is a fun addition to the series. The flashbacks allow for Tezuka's character to develop a bit more beyond the stoic captain thing he's got going on - now he's a bit more human, too.
I still maintain that the beginning of the series was the strongest part, back when it was about playing tennis, being skilled, and the animosity/expectations that comes with being a 7th grader on an upperclassman team. Don't get me wrong - the magical tennis is fun, but it's just not the same.
Regardless, this is a fun addition to the series. The flashbacks allow for Tezuka's character to develop a bit more beyond the stoic captain thing he's got going on - now he's a bit more human, too.
May 7, 2010
Kunimitsu, I question your taste in acid-washed button downs, but then again, you are a tennis genius. You are likely out of your element when you have to dress as a civilian. I hope you marry that brave little fourth-grader someday...after all, you are only five years older than her.
Let's see, this volume introduced us to the "Anti-Australian" formation, the "Neo-Scud" serve, and (my favorite), a concept known as "The Pinnacle of Mastery". Still loving every minute I spend with this series, no matter how out-there it gets.
Let's see, this volume introduced us to the "Anti-Australian" formation, the "Neo-Scud" serve, and (my favorite), a concept known as "The Pinnacle of Mastery". Still loving every minute I spend with this series, no matter how out-there it gets.
January 8, 2014
Oh my gosh. They can't just leave the volume at that cliff-hanger!! I don't have the next volume yet and the wait's going to drive me insane!! On the plus side, what a great volume. It's so nice to watch how Eiji's grown. :)
June 25, 2015
#Program BUBU
Pertama kali dibeli dan dibaca pada tanggal 28 Mei 2008.
Pertama kali dibeli dan dibaca pada tanggal 28 Mei 2008.
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