The Prince of Tennis II

Synopsis

Continues the story of The Prince of Tennis: The National Tournament Finals

After securing a hard-fought victory over Shitenhouji Middle School in the semi-finals, Ryouma Echizen and the Seishun Academy Boys Tennis Team now prepare to face Rikkai University-Affiliated Middle School, the two-time reigning national champions, in their final push for the championship title. Driven by the desire to get revenge for their defeat at the hands of Seishun during the Kanto Regional Tournament, Rikkai is determined to claim the national championship for a third consecutive year. As the story of Tennis no Oujisama nears its climax, the "Prince of Tennis" clashes with the "Child of God" in a decisive showdown for the national crown. Through this intense rivalry, Ryouma strives to demonstrate to both his rivals and his teammates that tennis encompasses more than simply winning.

In this installment

In "The Prince of Tennis II," Ryouma Echizen joins forty-nine other top-ranked middle school tennis players selected for the Japan U-17 training camp, typically reserved for high school athletes. Initially, the older participants show disdain towards the younger entrants, who soon prove their mettle, prompting intervention from the coaching staff. The camp's structure is outlined, with participants allocated to one of sixteen courts based on skill level, with the most skilled on Court 1. Players can move between courts through pre-practice shuffle matches. To qualify for these matches, middle school players are paired, though they soon learn they'll compete individually rather than as doubles teams in a tiebreaker format. Winners continue to hone their abilities, while losers are dismissed from the program. As the competition escalates, the tension between middle and high school players deepens, making the fight to stay in the camp more than just about tennis.