Evaluation and impressions of "The Prince of Tennis OVA National Tournament Arc Final"

Detailed review and recommendation of The Prince of Tennis Original Video Animation National Tournament Final

"The Prince of Tennis Original Video Animation National Tournament Final" is the final chapter of the OVA series based on the popular manga "The Prince of Tennis" by Takeshi Konomi, and depicts the national tournament finals between Seishun Gakuen (Seigaku) ​​and Rikkaidai Junior High School (Rikkai). This OVA was released in seven episodes between April 25, 2008 and January 23, 2009. Below, we will take a closer look at the story, characters, production staff, music, and appeal of this work.

story

"The Prince of Tennis: National Tournament Arc Final" is set in the final match of the national tournament between Seigaku and Rikkai. The story begins without Echizen Ryoma, but his absence poses a great challenge for the Seigaku members. In Singles 3, Tezuka Kunimitsu and Sanada Genichiro face off in a showdown of the ultimate powers, and you can't miss the scene where Sanada's ultimate techniques, "Shadow" and "Lightning", defeat Tezuka's "Tezuka Zone". Tezuka fights back with "Tezuka Phantom", but what will be the outcome?

In the next match, Doubles 2, Sadaharu Inui and Kaoru Kaido will face Renji Yanagi and Akaya Kirihara. Just before the match, Ryoma finally arrives at the venue, but a shocking development awaits: he has somehow lost his memory. Ryoma's memory loss becomes a new challenge for the members of Seigaku, and how they overcome it will be one of the highlights of the show.

character

This OVA will feature the main characters from Seigaku and Rikkai. From Seigaku, Ryoma Echizen, Kunimitsu Tezuka, Shuichiro Oishi, Sadaharu Inui, Shusuke Fuji, Eiji Kikumaru, Takashi Kawamura, Takeshi Momoshiro, Kaoru Kaido, and Satoshi Horio will appear. From Rikkai, Seiichi Yukimura, Genichiro Sanada, Renji Yanagi, Masaharu Niou, Hiroshi Yagyu, Bunta Marui, Jackal Kuwabara, and Akaya Kirihara will appear.

Particularly noteworthy characters are Tezuka Kunimitsu and Sanada Genichiro. Their battle is a test of not only tennis skills but also mental strength, and leaves viewers deeply moved. Ryoma's memory loss is also an important element in depicting his growth and the unity of Seishun Academy.

Production Staff

The OVA is directed by Shunsuke Tada, animated by MSC, with production cooperation from Production IG, character design by Meiji Ishii, chief animator Kenji Irie, art director Toru Minatani, director of photography Ryuji Hirano, color design by Misako Akama and Yuko Tsumori, editors Yumiko Nunochi and Yukiko Nojiri, music by Cher Watanabe, sound director Takuya Hiramitsu, and producer Tomoko Takahashi.

This OVA, produced by the entire staff under the direction of Shunsuke Tada, brings out the best in the original work and is a moving work for viewers. In particular, the depiction of the tennis match scenes is extremely realistic, allowing viewers to share in the tension of the match.

music

The theme songs for this OVA are the opening theme "ACROSS MY LINE", the ending theme "Yaki-niku" and "Dear Prince ~To the Princes of Tennis~". The opening theme "ACROSS MY LINE" is sung by Junko Minagawa, who plays Ryoma Echizen, and is a song that conveys Ryoma's strong will and fighting spirit. The ending theme "Yaki-niku" is sung by the Tong Squad (Yoji Ueda, Satoshi Tsuruoka, Tsuya Sueyoshi) and is a fun song that expresses the camaraderie of the members of Seigaku. The ending theme "Dear Prince ~To the Princes of Tennis~" is sung by the Handsome Samurai (Junko Minagawa, Ryutaro Okiayu, Junichi Suwabe, Sachiko Nagai, Daisuke Kusunoki, Tarusuke Araki, Yoshimasa Hosoya), and is a touching song that conveys the bond between the members of Seigaku and Rikkai.

Appeal of the work

"The Prince of Tennis: National Tournament Arc Final" is a work that brings out the charm of the original work to the fullest, depicting the realistic depiction of the tennis match scenes, the growth of the characters, and the bond between the members of Seigaku and Rikkai. In particular, the summit showdown between Tezuka and Sanada and Ryoma's memory loss deeply move the viewers. The music also enhances the charm of the work, allowing the viewer to be immersed in the story.

This OVA is recommended not only for fans of The Prince of Tennis, but also for those who like sports anime and youth stories. Experience the excitement of how the members of Seigaku and Rikkai fight and grow in the national tournament finals.

Recommendation

"The Prince of Tennis: National Tournament Final" is recommended not only for fans of the original work, but also for those who are experiencing this work for the first time. In particular, it is recommended for the following people.

• People who like sports anime
• People who like coming-of-age stories
• People who like works that depict character growth and bonds
• People who like the original Prince of Tennis and other anime works

This OVA is a moving story that depicts how the members of Seigaku and Rikkai fight and grow in the national tournament finals. Please experience the excitement in this work.

Related Titles

"The Prince of Tennis: National Tournament Final" can be enjoyed together with the following related works:

• The Prince of Tennis
• New Prince of Tennis
• The Prince of Tennis: Two Samurai The First Game
• A Gift from Atobe: A Tenipuri Festival Dedicated to You
• The Prince of Tennis the Movie: British Tennis Castle Showdown!
• OVA Prince of Tennis National Tournament Edition
• OVA Prince of Tennis National Tournament Semifinal
• OVA Prince of Tennis National Tournament FAN DISC The Time Comes Around Remix
• The Prince of Tennis ANOTHER STORY ~Messages of the Past and Future 1
• The Prince of Tennis: Another Story - Messages from the Past and Future 2
• The Prince of Tennis ANOTHER STORY II ~Anotoki no Bokura 1
• The Prince of Tennis ANOTHER STORY II ~Anotoki no Bokura 2
• New Prince of Tennis OVA

By enjoying these works together, you can gain a deeper understanding of the worldview and character growth of "The Prince of Tennis." Be sure to check out the related works as well.