Shin Tennis no Ouji-sama

The New Prince of Tennis Seigaku and fifty middle school students attend the U-17 selection camp.

The New Prince of Tennis Seigaku and fifty other middle school students are invited to the U-17 selection camp. Ryoma returns from America to participate in the event. High school students present at the camp express dislike toward the middle school attendees. This gathering brings together various players for the selection process, highlighting the tension between the different age groups involved in the competition.

Momoshiro faces Jujiroh Oni in a shuffle match using a two-string racquet

Momoshiro is the first middle schooler paired in a shuffle match. He faces Jujiroh Oni, who appeared in the previous episode. Jujiroh uses a two-string racquet to fight. He shoots both of Momoshiro's wrists with his specialty, the Black Jack Knife. This attack injures Momoshiro during the match. The encounter highlights Jujiroh's unique playing style and dangerous techniques against his opponent.

Middle schoolers face singles tie-breakers against partners while Kikumaru seeks final time with Oishi.

Middle school students discover they must compete in singles tie-breaker matches against their assigned partners. The narrative centers on the match between Kikumaru and Oishi, where Kikumaru attempts to extend the duration as it represents his final opportunity to play alongside Oishi. Meanwhile, Ryoma searches for Court 1 and defeats numerous high school students along the way. After overcoming many opponents, he encounters Tokugawa at Court 1 and prepares to engage in a match against him. The episode highlights the tension of the partner dynamics and Ryoma’s determination to locate his next opponent.

The Captain's Choice

The narrative explores the contrasting outcomes of victory and defeat among the characters.

The emotional cliffs where the heart's depths are explored

Losers reach mountain peak to train with a drunk coach in primitive attire

The defeated team arrives at the mountain summit, where they encounter a coach dressed in primitive clothing who is drinking wine while surrounded by exhausted boys. Over the following days, the group must restart their training from scratch under his guidance. They face a series of raw challenges that differ significantly from their previous experiences. Additionally, they are required to complete these tasks without the pride of wearing their favorite school jerseys. The central question remains whether they can succeed in fulfilling the promise they made to Sanada.

Ryoma, Tanishi, and Kenya must infiltrate a high-tech training camp for supplies and sake.

Coach Nyudo sends Ryoma, Tanishi, and Kenya a letter requesting they infiltrate a training camp to retrieve supplies and sake. The trio is reluctant to proceed because the facility is equipped with extensive high-tech security devices. Despite their hesitation and unwillingness to enter the dangerous location, Coach Nyudo insists they complete the task. The narrative focuses on whether the group can withstand the pressure and successfully navigate the heavily guarded environment to fulfill the coach's demands.

Middle schoolers face Coach Mifune's challenge to protect balloons from an eagle.

The middle school students encounter another difficult task set by Coach Mifune. They must successfully keep their balloons safe from an eagle without allowing the bird to pop them. During this exercise, the group recognizes the significant progress they have made. They acknowledge how much they have improved as a result of the rigorous training they previously underwent. This experience highlights their development and readiness to handle the specific demands of the current challenge under the coach's supervision.

Tezuka Defeats Yamato at Mountain Training Camp Using Pinnacle of Perfection

During a mountain training camp, middle school students train with lead-filled rackets to improve their skills. Simultaneously, at the U-17 camp, Court 5 engages in team shuffle matches against Court 3. Tezuka faces off against Yudai Yamato, the former captain of Seigaku. Yamato warns Tezuka to avoid overexerting his arm, citing the intense rehabilitation pain he personally endured. Despite this warning, Tezuka smiles and masters the "Pinnacle of Perfection" technique to defeat Yamato. Echizen arrives midway through the match to watch the intense confrontation between the two former captains.

Tezuka defeats Fuji while Irie and Atobe engage in an exhausting high-point singles battle.

Tezuka departs after Fuji challenges him to a match, which Tezuka wins. Concurrently, a doubles contest occurs between Court 3 and Court 5, resulting in a victory for Court 3. The outcome determines the court shuffle winners and Oni standing. In the subsequent singles match, Irie faces Atobe. Although Irie initially leads by revealing his deception, Atobe’s determination forces the game into a tie-breaker. Both players eventually collapse after exchanging more than 187 points each, unable to continue. The episode concludes with an announcement that the next singles match will determine the final standings for the courts.

The Start Of A Revolution

Trainees at the mountain camp undergo a difficult assessment involving dodging tennis balls while navigating a specific course. During this exercise, Ryoma demonstrates an improved ability to hit multiple balls simultaneously. The course concludes at a storage cabin containing black jerseys similar to those worn by the camp participants. Following this event, the group wearing these black jerseys issues a challenge to the team on Court 2 at the U-17 facility.

Black Jerseys Return and Ryoma Defeats Migihashi in Court 2 Match

The Black Jerseys return from mountain training with enhanced skills and easily defeat opponents to reach court 2. Ryoma faces Migihashi, the court 2 captain, who uses a technique called God's Domain to spin the ball back to him. Migihashi claims Ryoma cannot pass the right side of the court. The match involves increasing the number of balls from 1 to 9. Ryoma initially fails to return 9 balls but then returns them all at once while adding another ball. Migihashi cannot handle the multiple balls, allowing Ryoma to win. Consequently, the Black Jerseys are promoted to court 2. In the evening, students from court 3 and court 2 match against each other. Ryoma also plays a match with Tokugawa using multiple tennis balls.