The Prince of Tennis franchise is in a period of major activity: the sequel manga The New Prince of Tennis concluded in the September 2026 issue of Jump SQ., the anime celebrates its 25th anniversary with a YouTube stream of all 178 episodes, and a new anime season, The Prince of Tennis II: U-17 World Cup Finals Member Decisive Match, premieres September 30.
The Prince of Tennis is closing a major chapter and opening several new ones. The original manga by Takeshi Konomi began serialization in 1999, and its sequel The New Prince of Tennis concluded in the September 2026 issue of Jump SQ. on August 4, ending a 27-year run. The anime adaptation, which started in 2001, is marking its 25th anniversary with projects planned through December 2027.
Anniversary activity includes a free YouTube stream of all 178 episodes on the Jump Channel starting August 1, with episodes released every Saturday in batches of four, each available for two weeks. A fan event called Tenipuri Surprise Summit took place July 19 at Tokyo International Forum Hall A, featuring Konomi and voice actors. The franchise also crossed into lifestyle media with four characters on the back cover of the July 15, 2026 issue of anan.
The next anime installment, The Prince of Tennis II: U-17 World Cup Finals Member Decisive Match, premieres September 30 on TV Tokyo at 12:00 a.m. JST, and also airs on TV Osaka and TV Aichi. The sequel depicts the battle to decide who represents Japan in the finals against Spain. Cast additions include Yū Shirota as Romeo Fernandez, Tasuku Hatanaka as Julio Roman, Reiji Kawashima as Mars de Colón, Ryūho Nagaoka as Silva Serra Banbieri, and Megumi Han as Sedah. The opening theme "Walls And Bridges" is performed by the unit Aozu, and the ending theme "Kinkanshoku phenomenal" by Keigo Atobe and Yūshi Oshitari.
Konami released two remastered Prince of Tennis romance adventure games on July 30 for PC, Nintendo Switch 2, and Nintendo Switch: GakuPuri and DokiSaba, with deluxe editions including acrylic panels, sticker sets, and clear files. A third remaster, The Prince of Tennis: Gyu~tto! Dokidoki Survival Tie Break ♡ Game, also launched July 30 on the same platforms, based on a 2011 Nintendo DS title. The Jump SQ. September issue includes a song CD, "Pack Your Memories into the Racket," by Takeshi Konomi feat. Tenipuri Familia, featuring 143 voice actors and Tenimyu cast members.
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Keigo Atobe, the Hyotei captain and student council president from The New Prince of Tennis, appears on the cover of the special edition of anan issue 2514, set for release on October 7, 2026. The visual shows the middle school third-year in a black suit on a red sofa. Social media praise followed, with comments calling him "too cool" and questioning whether a middle schooler should look so mature.
A talk session between Hololive member Ririka Ichinose and Takeshi Konomi, creator of The Prince of Tennis, will premiere on Ichinose's YouTube channel at 7 PM on August 26. Part of the Holo to Iwai Shueisha 100th collaboration, the interview commemorates the conclusion of The New Prince of Tennis. Part 1 airs first, with Part 2 scheduled later.
The staff for The Prince of Tennis II: U-17 World Cup Finals Members Decisive Match, the sequel anime to The Prince of Tennis II: U-17 World Cup Semifinal, unveiled a new promotional video, key visual, four additional cast members for Spain's national team, and a September 30 premiere on Friday. The anime will premiere on TV Tokyo on September 30 at 12:00 a.m. JST (effectively October 1) and will also air on TV Osaka and TV Aichi. The sequel depicts the battle to decide who will represent Japan in the finals match against Spain. The newly announced cast includes Tasuku Hatanaka as Julio Roman, Reiji Kawashima as Mars de Colón, Ryūho Nagaoka as Silva Serra Banbieri, and Megumi Han as Sedah. Film actor Yū Shirota voices Romeo Fernandez from Spain. The four-member unit Aozu, composed of Ryōma Echizen (voiced by Junko Minagawa), Kunimitsu Tezuka (voiced by Ryōtarō Okiayu), Syusuke Fuji (voiced by Yuki Kaida), and Shuichiro Ōishi (voiced by Takayuki Kondō), performs the opening theme song "Walls And Bridges." Keigo Atobe (voiced by Junichi Suwabe) and Yūshi Oshitari (voiced by Hidenobu Kiuchi) perform the ending theme song "Kinkanshoku phenomenal."
Konami released two romance adventure games based on The Prince of Tennis on July 30, 2026, for PC, Nintendo Switch 2, and Nintendo Switch. The titles are remasters of earlier games, with some new illustrations and optimized UI. LINE stamps for both games also launched the same day.
Konami Digital Entertainment released remastered versions of two Prince of Tennis romance adventure games on July 30 for Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, and Steam. GakuPuri and DokiSaba each cost 7,700 yen for standard editions and 15,400 yen for deluxe editions that include acrylic panels, sticker sets, and clear files.
Konami will release The Prince of Tennis: Gyu~tto! Dokidoki Survival Tie Break ♡ Game for PC, Nintendo Switch 2, and Nintendo Switch on July 30, 2026. The game is a remaster of a 2011 Nintendo DS title that combined two earlier PlayStation 2 games. Players are stranded on a deserted island and split into mountain and sea groups, each with different romance targets from the series' cast.
The September issue of Jump SQ. will include a new song CD, 'Pack Your Memories into the Racket,' by original author Takeshi Konomi feat. Tenipuri Familia. The CD features 143 voice actors and Tenimyu cast members and is described as a permanent preservation edition available only as a magazine bonus.
The new season of The Prince of Tennis II: U-17 World Cup Final Member Selection premieres in fall 2026. The announcement includes the third key visual, the opening theme Walls And Bridges by the unit Aozu, and the ending theme Kinkan Shoku phenomenal by Keigo Atobe and Yushi Oshitari. Actor Shirota Yuu, who previously played Kunimitsu Tezuka in the stage musicals, voices Spanish team member Romeo Fernandez.
The staff for The Prince of Tennis II: U-17 World Cup Kesshō Member Ketteisen revealed the third teaser visual, a new cast member, and theme songs on Sunday. The four-member unit Aosu performs the opening theme "Walls And Bridges." Keigo Atobe and Yūshi Oshitari perform the ending theme "Kinkanshoku phenomenal." Yū Shirota voices Romeo Fernandez from Spain. The anime premieres this fall.
All 178 episodes of the Prince of Tennis anime will be streamed on YouTube's Jump Channel for a limited time, starting August 1. Episodes will be released every Saturday in batches of four, each available for two weeks. The move commemorates the anime's 25th anniversary and the completion of the original manga.
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.
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.
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.