The appeal and evaluation of The New Prince of Tennis U-17 WORLD CUP: A deep look at episode 3

The appeal and evaluation of "The New Prince of Tennis U-17 WORLD CUP"

"The New Prince of Tennis U-17 WORLD CUP" is a TV anime series based on the popular manga "The New Prince of Tennis" by Takeshi Konomi, and was broadcast on TV Tokyo and AT-X from July 7 to September 29, 2022. This work depicts the story of Echizen Ryoma, who was ordered to leave the U-17 Japan national team training camp, and participates in the U-17 WORLD CUP as a representative of the United States. Below, we will explain in detail the appeal and evaluation of this work.

Story and setting

The story of "The New Prince of Tennis U-17 WORLD CUP" is about Echizen Ryoma, who is ordered to leave the U-17 Japan national team training camp, and is invited by his brother Echizen Ryoga to represent the United States in the World Cup. This setting gives viewers a fresh impression as it depicts Ryoma facing a new challenge. In addition, the development of Tezuka Kunimitsu joining the German national team as a professional tennis player is another attraction of the series.

The story is set around the world, with the U-17 World Cup being the central focus of the major event where national team players from around the world come together. By depicting the unique tennis styles and tactics of each country's players, as well as their backgrounds and relationships, viewers can experience not only the world of tennis, but also diverse cultures and values. This makes it more than just a sports anime, but also gives it a sense of depth as a human drama.

Characters and cast

In "The New Prince of Tennis U-17 WORLD CUP," each country's representative players are depicted as unique characters. In particular, the captains of each country, such as the United States' Ryoma Echizen and Ralph Reinhart, the Greek representative Zeus Iliopoulos, and the German representative Jurgen Valisavich-Borg, have strong personalities and tennis sense, attracting viewers. In addition, main characters from the series such as Tezuka Kunimitsu and Echizen Ryoga continue to appear, which is a delight for fans.

The cast is also impressive, with many talented voice actors participating, including Junko Minagawa as Ryoma Echizen and Ryutaro Okiayu as Kunimitsu Tezuka. Their acting skills allow the characters' emotions and growth to be portrayed realistically, allowing viewers to become deeply immersed in the story. New characters are also portrayed with charm thanks to the powerful performances of the voice actors.

Animation and performance

Animation was produced by Studio KAI and MSC, and directed by Keiichiro Kawaguchi. Character design and general animation director was Meiji Ishii, and action animation director was Kazunori Ozawa. The tennis match scenes are particularly realistic and dynamic. Studio ARA was in charge of background and art settings, and the scenery of each country and the atmosphere of the tennis courts are beautifully reproduced.

In terms of direction, the show focuses not only on the tennis matches, but also on the psychological portrayal of the characters and changes in their relationships. In particular, the conflicts and growth that Ryoma experiences while competing as a member of the U.S. national team, as well as his interactions and conflicts with players from other countries, are carefully depicted, leaving viewers with a deep impression. Tamaki Chihiro is also in charge of the music, and effective background music is used to liven up the tennis match scenes and dramatic scenes.

Ratings and Recommendations

"The New Prince of Tennis U-17 WORLD CUP" maximizes the appeal of the original work while adding new developments and characters to bring out new appeal to the series. It has been praised for the realism and dynamism of the tennis match scenes, the growth of the characters and changes in their relationships, and the opportunity to experience the cultures and values ​​of each country.

This work is recommended not only for fans of the Prince of Tennis series, but also for those who like sports anime and youth dramas. In particular, you will enjoy it even more if you pay attention to Ryoma's new challenges and his battles with players from around the world. In addition, the luxurious cast, beautiful animation, and effective music are also points not to be missed.

Broadcast information and distribution

"The New Prince of Tennis U-17 WORLD CUP" was broadcast on TV Tokyo and AT-X from July 7 to September 29, 2022. The broadcast times are 0:00-0:30 every Thursday on TV Tokyo, 1:35-2:05 every Thursday on TV Osaka, 2:05-2:35 every Thursday on TV Aichi, and 23:00-23:30 every Monday on AT-X. It is also available online, with early streaming available every Thursday from midnight on d Anime Store, U-NEXT, dTV and Anime Times, and general streaming available every Saturday from midnight on Hulu, FOD, Animehodai, Bandai Channel, Paravi, Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, TELASA, J:COM On Demand Mega Pack, milplus, au Smart Pass Premium, Hikari TV, TVer, Net mo TV Tokyo, GYAO!, ABEMA, Niconico Channel/Niconico Live Broadcasting, Rakuten TV, Google Play, Movie Full plus, HAPPY! Douga, Video Market, GYAO! Store and music.jp.

Related Titles

"The New Prince of Tennis U-17 WORLD CUP" is one of the "Prince of Tennis" series by Takeshi Konomi, and includes the following related works:

• The Prince of Tennis
• The Prince of Tennis: National Tournament
• The Prince of Tennis National Tournament Semifinal
• The Prince of Tennis National Tournament Final
• The Prince of Tennis: Another Story - Messages from the Past and Future
• The Prince of Tennis ANOTHER STORY II ~Ano Toki No Bokura
• New Prince of Tennis
• New Prince of Tennis OVA
• New Prince of Tennis OVA vs Genius10
• The Prince of Tennis the Movie: Two Samurai The First Game
• The Prince of Tennis the Movie: A Gift from Atobe ~A Tenipuri Festival Dedicated to You~
• The Prince of Tennis the Movie: British Tennis Castle Showdown!
• Ryoma! The Prince of Tennis The New Prince of Tennis Movie
• The Prince of Tennis BEST GAMES!!
• The New Prince of Tennis: Hyoutei vs Rikkai - Game of Future

Theme songs and music

The theme songs for "The New Prince of Tennis U-17 WORLD CUP" are as follows.

• OP1: "I can fly"
• Lyrics: YOSHIKI EZAKI, Xin, KENYA
• Composer: SEANN BOWE, FOUX, STEELO
• Arrangement: STEEKNOWS
• Sung by: YOSHIKI EZAKI x Bleecker Chrome
• ED1 "Dear Friend"
• Lyrics: Yuki Shirai, UZA
• Composer: UZA
• Arrangement: Yasutaka Mizushima
• Sung by: Tenipuri Artists (Kimeru, Masataka Fujishige, IKUO, Yuki Shirai, Osamu Sasaki, UZA, Kazuki Kato)

subtitle

The subtitles for each episode of "The New Prince of Tennis U-17 WORLD CUP" are as follows.

• Episode 1: American representative, Ryoma Echizen (2022/07/07)
• Episode 2: Pre-World Cup kicks off! (2022/07/14)
• Episode 3: A moment into the future (2022/07/21)
• Episode 4: Prince VS Prince (2022/07/28)
• Episode 5: Upset (04/08/2022)
• Episode 6: A completely away game (2022/08/11)
• Episode 7: The Chess King (2022/08/18)
• Episode 8: That Determination...That Condition (2022/08/25)
• Episode 9: Thoughts on Friends (2022/09/01)
• Episode 10: Beyond the Bible (2022/09/08)
• Episode 11: The Worst Double Pair (2022/09/15)
• Episode 12: Prince of Ace (2022/09/22)
• Episode 13: Samurai vs. Knight (2022/09/29)

Conclusion

"The New Prince of Tennis U-17 WORLD CUP" is a new development in the Prince of Tennis series that will provide viewers with fresh excitement and thrills. It is packed with many charms, including Ryoma's new challenges and battles with players from around the world, as well as beautiful animation, a luxurious cast, and effective music. This is a work that is recommended not only for fans of the Prince of Tennis series, but also for those who like sports anime and youth dramas. Please watch this work and enjoy Ryoma's growth and his fierce battles with players from around the world.