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テニスの王子様 [Tennis no Ōjisama] #23
テニスの王子様 23
関東大会決勝戦、初戦を飾るのは桃城＆海堂VS立海大附属・丸井＆桑原のダブルスツー！ ボレーのスペシャリスト・丸井と鉄壁の守りを誇る桑原の完璧なるプレイに翻弄される青学ペア！ だが劣勢状態の中、桃城が秘策を！？
186 pages, コミック
First published April 2, 2004
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January 3, 2022
Momo and Kaido have their work cut out for them against Rikkai's 2nd Doubles team of Bantu Marui and Jackal Kuwahara. They lose in a hard fought comeback attempt but it was a really good match.
Again really loved the chibi pages in this volume. Very cute and funny.
Again really loved the chibi pages in this volume. Very cute and funny.
September 20, 2015
Ryoma may have beaten Rikkai's Akaya in a pick-up match, but the finals of the Kanto tournament won't be as easy - Momo and Kaoru battle it out against Bunta and Jackal in the first match. Though the shots have been magical for a while now, Volume 23 introduces Bunta's wizardry shot - literal magic! The tennis action is fast-paced and sweaty - the tension is high and so are the stakes. Genius 194 (The Terror of the Eyes) was a fun addition that lightened the mood of the otherwise very serious preparations for the final match.
There's no way real players would have been able to hit any of those shots with the consistency everyone in The Prince of Tennis seems to have. These guys run down balls that are already past them - at the level they play it, that would be impossible - and while I think the series was stronger when the tennis was more realistic, Volume 23 was a fun addition to the series.
There's no way real players would have been able to hit any of those shots with the consistency everyone in The Prince of Tennis seems to have. These guys run down balls that are already past them - at the level they play it, that would be impossible - and while I think the series was stronger when the tennis was more realistic, Volume 23 was a fun addition to the series.
April 15, 2019
Edición española, tomo 18: La ley del rikkaidai.
Colección Shonen Manga. Incluye recuento de regalos de San Valentín 2004.
Colección Shonen Manga. Incluye recuento de regalos de San Valentín 2004.
January 22, 2020
The Prince of Tennis, Vol. 23 continues where the previous tankōbon left off and contains the next seven chapters (193–201) of the on-going manga series.
The first half of the tankōbon is the prelude to the Kantō Prefectural Tournament, which sees them feeling the pressure and that it is that they would lose to Rikkaidai Junior High. Ryōma Echizen faints after his win against Akaya Kirihara – only to wake up at his home.
The second half of the tankōbon is dedicated to the Kantō Prefectural Tournament Finals with Seishun Academy playing against two-time Nationals winners Rikkaidai Junior High. It covers the first Doubles Match with Takeshi Momoshiro and Kaoru Kaidō. It was a supremely difficult match for Seishun Academy as the Rikkaidai Junior High pair totally dominated them as they won five straight sets, before losing one, and then winning the match with a score of 1–6. The tankōbon closes with Rikkaidai Junior High in the lead with 1–0 matches.
This tankōbon is written and illustrated by Takeshi Konomi. It is an interesting insight of Seishun Academy being the underdog in a match, because Rikkaidai Junior High is a formable force where each and every member of the team is basically near pro-status. Rikkaidai Junior High School is considered to be the best middle school team, having won the Japanese National tournament the last two years and aims for perfect wins in the matches winning the Nationals for the third year.
All in all, The Prince of Tennis, Vol. 23 is a wonderful continuation to a series that seems intriguing and I cannot wait to read more.
The first half of the tankōbon is the prelude to the Kantō Prefectural Tournament, which sees them feeling the pressure and that it is that they would lose to Rikkaidai Junior High. Ryōma Echizen faints after his win against Akaya Kirihara – only to wake up at his home.
The second half of the tankōbon is dedicated to the Kantō Prefectural Tournament Finals with Seishun Academy playing against two-time Nationals winners Rikkaidai Junior High. It covers the first Doubles Match with Takeshi Momoshiro and Kaoru Kaidō. It was a supremely difficult match for Seishun Academy as the Rikkaidai Junior High pair totally dominated them as they won five straight sets, before losing one, and then winning the match with a score of 1–6. The tankōbon closes with Rikkaidai Junior High in the lead with 1–0 matches.
This tankōbon is written and illustrated by Takeshi Konomi. It is an interesting insight of Seishun Academy being the underdog in a match, because Rikkaidai Junior High is a formable force where each and every member of the team is basically near pro-status. Rikkaidai Junior High School is considered to be the best middle school team, having won the Japanese National tournament the last two years and aims for perfect wins in the matches winning the Nationals for the third year.
All in all, The Prince of Tennis, Vol. 23 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.
July 12, 2023
I quite liked the post-Ayaka chapter where Ryoma, having experienced the red-eyed beast mode, is freaking out over everyone else coincidentally having red eyes as well. That was a good gag.
And now we get to the finals! Looks like we're setting up some sort of system where all of Rikkai have training weights on and Seishun has to get them to remove the weight and unlock a sort of 'phase two' then beat them for real. That's a neat gimmick to make this match a bit different.
And now we get to the finals! Looks like we're setting up some sort of system where all of Rikkai have training weights on and Seishun has to get them to remove the weight and unlock a sort of 'phase two' then beat them for real. That's a neat gimmick to make this match a bit different.
August 14, 2008
Ryoma finishes his pick-up game against one of his Rikkai rivals, but he is so worn out he falls asleep in the arms of one of the Rikkai players (hee!)
It's the finals, and all the Seishun players and coach are suffering from red-eye (from studying stats, running instead of sleeping, or just crying over a sad movie.) But now it's time for the Kanto Tournament Finals. On Seishun's side--Kaido and Momoshiro. The Rikkai team has been studying them and knows all their tricks. Our guys are rattled when they can't score a point, but eventually they rally and manage to change their tactics.
This book will make you hot just by reading it--these boys are working so hard and the sweat is just pouring off of them. I don't always follow the game strategies, but the artist does a wonderful job of showing the speed and intensity of the games.
It's the finals, and all the Seishun players and coach are suffering from red-eye (from studying stats, running instead of sleeping, or just crying over a sad movie.) But now it's time for the Kanto Tournament Finals. On Seishun's side--Kaido and Momoshiro. The Rikkai team has been studying them and knows all their tricks. Our guys are rattled when they can't score a point, but eventually they rally and manage to change their tactics.
This book will make you hot just by reading it--these boys are working so hard and the sweat is just pouring off of them. I don't always follow the game strategies, but the artist does a wonderful job of showing the speed and intensity of the games.
January 27, 2010
I haven't picked up one of these for quite a few weeks. Here are my observations upon reading Vol. 23:
1. I still want a pair of "Seigaku" track pants more than anything.
2. I wish Momo would take off his jacket when he plays, or at least zip it up. Playing tennis with an open jacket seriously impedes your strokes.
3. The "Prince of Tennis" has singlehandedly lifted me from the glum mood I've been in for the past couple days.
4. When is Kunimitsu coming back from shoulder surgery? I miss him. Terribly.
1. I still want a pair of "Seigaku" track pants more than anything.
2. I wish Momo would take off his jacket when he plays, or at least zip it up. Playing tennis with an open jacket seriously impedes your strokes.
3. The "Prince of Tennis" has singlehandedly lifted me from the glum mood I've been in for the past couple days.
4. When is Kunimitsu coming back from shoulder surgery? I miss him. Terribly.
November 28, 2007
Jadi ngerti tentang tennis
June 25, 2015
#Program BUBU
Pertama kali dibeli dan dibaca pada tanggal 14 Juli 2007.
Pertama kali dibeli dan dibaca pada tanggal 14 Juli 2007.
September 13, 2015
HAHAHA! Wow, that was a heck of a funny opening chapter about the bloodshot eyes! XD Other than that, still no differences from the anime yet.
January 30, 2014
Kantou Tournament Finals! Doubles 2 pair, Momoshiro and Kaidoh. Unfortunate ending...
July 28, 2015
Short review for the whole manga in tankobon #1.
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