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The Prince of Tennis

Season 1 Episode 20: Taimu rimitto

Ryoma crafts a masterful plan, merging his own split step technique with his father's innovative "two-sword style" to neutralize Ibu's dominant "spot."

Season 1 Episodes:

Episode 1 Ôjisama arawaru

1. Ôjisama arawaru

Aired: Oct 10, 2001

Ryoma Echizen, a 12-year-old tennis phenom, makes quick work of Sasabe, the s...

Episode 2 Samurai junia

2. Samurai junia

Aired: Oct 17, 2001

Ryoma's first day at Seishun Academy marks a thrilling introduction as he sav...

Episode 5 Suneiku shotto

5. Suneiku shotto

Aired: Nov 7, 2001

Ryoma masterfully navigates Kaido's challenging game, subtly gathering vital ...

Episode 7 Futari no ryôma

7. Futari no ryôma

Aired: Nov 21, 2001

Ryoma's upcoming ranking match pits him against Sadaharu Inui, a master of an...

Episode 8 Supuritto suteppu

8. Supuritto suteppu

Aired: Nov 28, 2001

Ryoma's secret technique, the split step, allows him to react faster to Sadah...

Episode 9 Za hâdo dei

9. Za hâdo dei

Aired: Dec 5, 2001

Ryoma's victory earns him a permanent spot on the team, but Sadaharu's influe...

Episode 12 A un na futari

12. A un na futari

Aired: Dec 26, 2001

Ryoma and Momo opt to test their skills in doubles at the district matches, d...

Episode 13 Otoko wa daburusu!

13. Otoko wa daburusu!

Aired: Jan 9, 2002

Ryoma and Momo regain momentum in their chaotic match with Fukawa and Izumi, ...

Episode 14 Tsubame gaeshi!

14. Tsubame gaeshi!

Aired: Jan 16, 2002

The Fudomine Junior High team makes a stunning debut, defeating a seeded scho...

Episode 15 Sore zore no tatakai

15. Sore zore no tatakai

Aired: Jan 23, 2002

Ishida unleashes his secret weapon, the Wave Surge shot, to swing the momentu...

Episode 16 Bûmeran suneiku

16. Bûmeran suneiku

Aired: Jan 30, 2002

Eiji Kikumaru and Shuichiro Oishi emerge victorious in their doubles match ag...

Episode 18 Raburetâ

18. Raburetâ

Aired: Feb 13, 2002

Coach Ryuzaki reminisces about her former student, Ryoma's father Nanjiro, as...

Episode 20 Taimu rimitto

20. Taimu rimitto

Aired: Feb 20, 2002

Ryoma crafts a masterful plan, merging his own split step technique with his ...

Episode 22 Kaoru no sainan

22. Kaoru no sainan

Aired: Mar 13, 2002

Momo's impulsive decision to chase a purse-snatcher on a borrowed bike sets t...

Episode 24 Ryôma no kyûitsu

24. Ryôma no kyûitsu

Aired: Mar 27, 2002

Ryoma is tasked by Coach Ryuzaki to restring Sakuno's racket, but the team mi...

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Info about The Prince of Tennis

Seasons: 7

Current Status: Ended

Network: TV Tokyo

Production Country: Japan

Genres:Comedy, Drama, Sport, Animation, Action