The Prince of Tennis franchise is in a period of active cross-promotion and event activity, with the sequel manga concluding in August 2026, the anime celebrating its 25th anniversary through December 2027, and new game releases and stage musicals scheduled for mid-to-late 2026.
The Prince of Tennis franchise is approaching a major milestone as its sequel manga, The New Prince of Tennis, concludes in the September 2026 issue of Jump SQ. on August 4, ending a 27-year run that began with the original series in 1999. The anime adaptation, which started in 2001, is marking its 25th anniversary with projects planned through December 2027. A fan event called Tenipuri Surprise Summit is scheduled for July 19 at Tokyo International Forum Hall A, featuring creator Takeshi Konomi and voice actors.
In the immediate term, the franchise is promoting two remastered romance adventure games set for release on July 30: The Prince of Tennis: Motto Gakuen-sai no Ouji-sama ♡ -40 and more... and The Prince of Tennis: Gyutto! Doki Doki Survival Tie break ♡ game. These are updated versions of PlayStation 2 titles originally released between 2005 and 2007, and they will be compatible with Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, and Steam. To promote the games, four characters-Ryoma Echizen, Kunimitsu Tezuka, Syusuke Fuji, and Ryoga Echizen-appear on the back cover of the July 15, 2026 issue of the magazine anan, described as an anan-exclusive special gravure.
Alongside the game and magazine promotions, the franchise is running a collaboration event between The New Prince of Tennis and Namjatown called Shitenhoji Festival in NAMJATOWN, from June 9 to July 6, 2026, featuring original goods for all nine Shitenhoji characters and a selectable lottery mini-game. The stage musical side of the franchise is also active, with the cast and schedule announced for "Musical 'The Prince of Tennis II' The Final Stage," running from October to November 2026 in Tokyo, Osaka, and Gifu, with an encore in Tokyo. Toma Ran, younger brother of Toma Rose who plays Antonio da Medanore, will perform the role of Another Medanore.
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Four characters from the manga and game franchise The Prince of Tennis will appear on the back cover of the July 15, 2026 issue of the magazine anan (issue 2504). The cover features Ryoma Echizen, Kunimitsu Tezuka, Syusuke Fuji, and Ryoga Echizen in casual summer clothing, described as an anan-exclusive special gravure. The collaboration promotes the July 30 release of two remastered romance adventure games: The Prince of Tennis: Motto Gakuen-sai no Ouji-sama ♡ -40 and more... and The Prince of Tennis: Gyutto! Doki Doki Survival Tie break ♡ game. These are updated versions of PlayStation 2 titles originally released between 2005 and 2007, and they will be compatible with Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, and Steam. The magazine's back reading pages will include a report on the games. The Prince of Tennis manga by Takeshi Konomi began serialization in 1999, and its sequel The New Prince of Tennis will conclude in the September 2026 issue of Jump SQ. on August 4, ending a 27-year run. The anime adaptation, which started in 2001, is celebrating its 25th anniversary with projects planned through December 2027. A fan event called Tenipuri Surprise Summit is scheduled for July 19 at Tokyo International Forum Hall A, featuring Konomi and voice actors.
Jun 7
The collaboration event between The New Prince of Tennis and Namjatown, Shitenhoji Festival in NAMJATOWN, runs from June 9 to July 6, 2026. It features original goods for all nine Shitenhoji characters, including acrylic stands, bromide sets, key holders, and a selectable lottery mini-game with prizes like 2-link acrylic charms.
Jun 4
The cast and schedule for "Musical 'The Prince of Tennis II' The Final Stage" have been announced. Toma Ran, younger brother of Toma Rose who plays Antonio da Medanore, will perform the role of Another Medanore. The production runs from October to November 2026 in Tokyo, Osaka, and Gifu, with an encore in Tokyo.