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テニスの王子様 [Tennis no Ōjisama] #31
The Prince of Tennis, Volume 31: A Surprise Strategy: Eiji Plays Singles
With Shuichiro out of play, the other half of Seishun's Golden Pair faces off against Higa's Yujiro Kai in No. 2 Singles. Can Eiji bring Seishun a victory without his partner's support? The final match of the round, No. 1 Singles, pits captain against captain: Kunimitsu, in his first game back from injury, versus Eishiro "Killer" Kite.
184 pages, Paperback
First published December 2, 2005
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February 7, 2020
The Prince of Tennis, Vol. 31 continues where the previous tankōbon left off and contains the next nine chapters (265–273) of the on-going manga series.
The tankōbon concludes the Second Round of the All-Japan National Tournament that has Seishun Academy playing against Higa Middle School. It starts and concludes the match of Eiji Kikumaru vs. Yujiro Kai. Apparently, Eiji no longer wants to play doubles without his partner Shūichirō Ōishi, who was injured when he played a match for the captaincy against Kunimitsu Tezuka. Eiji takes a 4–0 lead, but that changed when it is revealed that Kai is a southpaw and uses his racket in an unquie manner, who caught up rather quickly. It is then, that Eiji uses his one-man doubles technique and barely won in a tie-breaker with a score of 7–6.
Surprisingly, the narrative continues with the remaining two matches, albeit it was wrapped up rather quickly. The second Doubles match has Sadaharu Inui and Kaoru Kaidō playing against Tomoya Shiranui and Kouichi Aragaki and won with a score of 6–3. Finally, the last Singles match was played against Kunimitsu Tezuka and Eishiro Kite – the first match after Tezuka returned from surgery. Kite took an early 4–0 lead, but Tezuka comes back winning the match with a straight six sets after showing off his cool tennis moves. With five straight wins, Seishun Academy advances to the Quarterfinals Rounds.
The eight teams advancing to the quarterfinals are: Rikkaidai Junior High School, Kabuto, Kuroshio, Nagoya Seitoku, Hyotei Academy, Seigaku Academy, Fudomine Middle School, and Shitenhoji Middle School.
This tankōbon is written and illustrated by Takeshi Konomi. While written and illustrated rather excellently, I wished that the narrative was clearer about the structure of the All-Japan National Tournament. Up until now, all matches were played best of five with the two double matches were played first. However, in the All-Japan National Tournament, they play all five matches (which don't make sense) and it alternates between the Singles and Double matches. With this confusion, I had to backtrack in my reading to see if I skipped a couple of pages.
All in all, The Prince of Tennis, Vol. 31 is a wonderful continuation to a series that seems intriguing and I cannot wait to read more.
The tankōbon concludes the Second Round of the All-Japan National Tournament that has Seishun Academy playing against Higa Middle School. It starts and concludes the match of Eiji Kikumaru vs. Yujiro Kai. Apparently, Eiji no longer wants to play doubles without his partner Shūichirō Ōishi, who was injured when he played a match for the captaincy against Kunimitsu Tezuka. Eiji takes a 4–0 lead, but that changed when it is revealed that Kai is a southpaw and uses his racket in an unquie manner, who caught up rather quickly. It is then, that Eiji uses his one-man doubles technique and barely won in a tie-breaker with a score of 7–6.
Surprisingly, the narrative continues with the remaining two matches, albeit it was wrapped up rather quickly. The second Doubles match has Sadaharu Inui and Kaoru Kaidō playing against Tomoya Shiranui and Kouichi Aragaki and won with a score of 6–3. Finally, the last Singles match was played against Kunimitsu Tezuka and Eishiro Kite – the first match after Tezuka returned from surgery. Kite took an early 4–0 lead, but Tezuka comes back winning the match with a straight six sets after showing off his cool tennis moves. With five straight wins, Seishun Academy advances to the Quarterfinals Rounds.
The eight teams advancing to the quarterfinals are: Rikkaidai Junior High School, Kabuto, Kuroshio, Nagoya Seitoku, Hyotei Academy, Seigaku Academy, Fudomine Middle School, and Shitenhoji Middle School.
This tankōbon is written and illustrated by Takeshi Konomi. While written and illustrated rather excellently, I wished that the narrative was clearer about the structure of the All-Japan National Tournament. Up until now, all matches were played best of five with the two double matches were played first. However, in the All-Japan National Tournament, they play all five matches (which don't make sense) and it alternates between the Singles and Double matches. With this confusion, I had to backtrack in my reading to see if I skipped a couple of pages.
All in all, The Prince of Tennis, Vol. 31 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 12, 2021
WHAT! IN! THE! WORLD!
What is happening on pages 62-64?! Please someone tell me! I know what we are seeing as the reader, but what is actually happening on the court?! I know Eiji did something like this earlier, but this time he is doing what seems like longer and by himself. I tried to see if some of the moves were possible by trying to find Youtube videos comparing Prince of Tennis with real life. I found one video, but it was just shots. Based on one comment, some, if not all of these moves, are possible they are just INCREDIBLY difficult and high level. This once again reinforces my belief that Kuroko's Basketball is TAME compare to Prince of Tennis.
I was disappointed that we did not see more of Sadaharu and Kaoru's match. I do like this bit of dialogue between the two of them.
Sadaharu: "Kaoru, It seemed like you had a few chances to use THAT shot..."
Kaoru: "NAH...I just played my kind of tennis. Anyway...Thanks...For the data."
Sadaharu: "NO PROBLEM."
What is that shot? Hmmm.
Kunimitsu is another one of these players that are truly amazing! While I do not know what is happening anymore in this series, it is entertaining as all get-up to watch. Also is the pinnacle of mastery and selfless state a real thing or is it made-up?
Verdict: Up next: volume 32!
What is happening on pages 62-64?! Please someone tell me! I know what we are seeing as the reader, but what is actually happening on the court?! I know Eiji did something like this earlier, but this time he is doing what seems like longer and by himself. I tried to see if some of the moves were possible by trying to find Youtube videos comparing Prince of Tennis with real life. I found one video, but it was just shots. Based on one comment, some, if not all of these moves, are possible they are just INCREDIBLY difficult and high level. This once again reinforces my belief that Kuroko's Basketball is TAME compare to Prince of Tennis.
I was disappointed that we did not see more of Sadaharu and Kaoru's match. I do like this bit of dialogue between the two of them.
Sadaharu: "Kaoru, It seemed like you had a few chances to use THAT shot..."
Kaoru: "NAH...I just played my kind of tennis. Anyway...Thanks...For the data."
Sadaharu: "NO PROBLEM."
What is that shot? Hmmm.
Kunimitsu is another one of these players that are truly amazing! While I do not know what is happening anymore in this series, it is entertaining as all get-up to watch. Also is the pinnacle of mastery and selfless state a real thing or is it made-up?
Verdict: Up next: volume 32!
August 31, 2020
First - Reverse grip? Really? You’re holding a tennis racquet not a freakin’ katana. Ha!
Second - leave it to the Japanese to turn a tennis court into a magic duel arena. Some of these made up moves are actually hysterical. Players are flying around, using chi, playing doubles in a single match cause they’re just that fast...?
“Prince of Tennis?” More like “Wizard of Tennis,” “Superhero of Tennis,” “Super-mutant of Tennis,” “God of Tennis.”
But it’s actually still entertaining. So I’ll keep reading it.
I’m just worried about how much more the level of play will increase, seeing as how I’ve got ten volumes left to read.
Second - leave it to the Japanese to turn a tennis court into a magic duel arena. Some of these made up moves are actually hysterical. Players are flying around, using chi, playing doubles in a single match cause they’re just that fast...?
“Prince of Tennis?” More like “Wizard of Tennis,” “Superhero of Tennis,” “Super-mutant of Tennis,” “God of Tennis.”
But it’s actually still entertaining. So I’ll keep reading it.
I’m just worried about how much more the level of play will increase, seeing as how I’ve got ten volumes left to read.
July 13, 2023
I'm never a fan of Eiji-centric matches. Sure, he's a fun personality outside of the game, but his whole shadow clone stuff is ridiculous. And we're up against "reverse-grip"? Oh and Kunimitsu finally returns with his whole gimmick being he's just really good? I guess? Like ohoho watch him reveal his TRUE TRUE power which is better than his TRUE power he was playing with before he just happens to be so good at everything ohoho.
May 4, 2018
Don't bpther
January 18, 2022
Eiji who is normally part of Seishun's Golden Pair in doubles play in a singles match. Really like the action in this one.
September 20, 2015
Higa continues to prove that they are the ultimate jerks, Eiji plays singles, and Tezuka takes on "Killer," the Higa captain. Someone asks at one point: "Are they really in junior high?" The answer to that is no, they're clearly full-grown, adult ninjas masquerading as middle school tennis stars, but that's exactly what makes it fun. Eiji is clearly Naruto in disguise, using doppelgangers to create an Australian formation by himself; there's a lot more magical tennis where that came from. Real tennis (albiet exaggerated) also returns with Kai's reverse grip, though no one would actually play a match with that.
The Higa-as-ultimate-jerks thing was getting pretty old (our buddy Killer attacks his own coach), so Rokkaku's short reappearance was sweet - this is why I wish there were less characters: I want to get to know them better!
The Higa-as-ultimate-jerks thing was getting pretty old (our buddy Killer attacks his own coach), so Rokkaku's short reappearance was sweet - this is why I wish there were less characters: I want to get to know them better!
March 8, 2010
Anyone who wears a trucker hat to play a tennis match deserves to get beaten. Good work, Eiji. I had to look up the reverse grip online because I was wondering if it was one of those made-up, ninja-like maneuvers PoT specializes in. It's real, though I can't understand how you could hit the ball without your racquet flying out of your hand.
June 25, 2015
#Program BUBU
Pertama kali dibeli dan dibaca pada tanggal 2 April 2008.
Pertama kali dibeli dan dibaca pada tanggal 2 April 2008.
January 8, 2014
I'm in constant love with this series! So much action and such a fast read.
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