The anime The Prince of Tennis II U-17 WORLD CUP Final Team Selection Arc has been confirmed to air in fall 2026, with a newly released teaser visual highlighting the upcoming storyline. The visual, unveiled on December 20, features Ryoma Echizen and Shusuke Fuji, two of the series’ most iconic characters, signaling the intense battles to come.

The original anime The Prince of Tennis began airing on the TV Tokyo network in October 2001 and quickly became a landmark sports anime. Its sequel manga, The Prince of Tennis II, has been serialized in Jump SQ. published by Shueisha since 2012 and later adapted into an ongoing anime series. Over the years, the story has expanded from the Kanto Tournament to the National Tournament, and eventually to the world stage.

In 2024, The Prince of Tennis II U-17 WORLD CUP SEMIFINAL aired, portraying fierce matches between the Japan National Team and the Germany National Team, further raising the stakes of the international competition.

The newly announced sequel focuses on the crucial phase leading into the U-17 WORLD CUP Final, where Japan is set to face Spain. Before that decisive match, the story will depict intense internal battles within the Japanese national team as players compete for the limited spots on the final roster. The arc promises high level tennis clashes, rivalries, and dramatic character moments as the ultimate lineup is determined.

Source : ORICON NEWS