The Prince of Tennis Manga Series to Conclude After 27 Years, Commemorative Event Set for July Featuring Takeshi Konomi and Voice Cast

It was announced on April 3 that the manga The Prince of Tennis, created by Takeshi Konomi, will officially come to an end. The final chapter of its sequel series The New Prince of Tennis, currently serialized in Jump SQ., will bring the story to a close. With this, the franchise will conclude its 27 year history since its original debut in 1999. In addition, a special commemorative event titled The Prince of Tennis Series Finale Celebration The Prince of Tennis Surprise Summit will be held on July 19 at Tokyo International Forum Hall A.

A Legendary Sports Manga That Defined a Generation

The Prince of Tennis follows Ryoma Echizen, a tennis prodigy and student at Seishun Academy Junior High School. Through intense matches and rivalries, the story portrays his growth alongside teammates and his encounters with unique opponents. The series ran in Weekly Shonen Jump from 1999 to 2008 and became a major hit, with over 60 million copies of its manga volumes in circulation.

The franchise expanded widely across media, including a television anime adaptation in 2001, a musical stage adaptation in 2003, and a live action film in 2006 starring Kanata Hongo.

The Story Moves to Its Final Stage

The sequel, The New Prince of Tennis, began serialization in Jump SQ. in 2009. The story shifted its setting to international competition, depicting Ryoma and his peers competing against top players from around the world.

Earlier this March, creator Takeshi Konomi revealed on his official X account that the story had entered its final phase. He shared that only a few chapters remained and expressed gratitude to readers and everyone involved, encouraging fans to experience Ryoma’s final match in real time.

Special Event and Livestream Announcement

To celebrate the conclusion of the series and thank its fans, the commemorative event will feature appearances by Takeshi Konomi and voice actors including Junko Minagawa as Ryoma Echizen, Ryotaro Okiayu as Kunimitsu Tezuka, Takayuki Kondo as Shuichiro Oishi, Yuki Kaida as Shusuke Fuji, Junichi Suwabe as Keigo Atobe, and Hidenobu Kiuchi as Yuushi Oshitari. The event will be hosted by Naru Kawamoto as Takashi Kawamura and Masaya Onosaka as Takeshi Momoshiro.

Advance ticket lottery information for Jump SQ. readers has also been released, with applications available via QR code in the April 3 issue starting at 6 PM.

Additionally, on the same day as the event, July 19 at 10 PM, a special livestream program celebrating the anime’s 25th anniversary will be broadcast on the official The New Prince of Tennis YouTube channel.

Source : ORICON NEWS