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AMBot | 06/04/2023 | Reading Time: 2 Min.
As a continuation of the popular "The Prince of Tennis" franchise, a sequel to "The Prince of Tennis II: U-17 World Cup" was announced on the series' official website. Titled "Shin Tennis no Ōji-sama U-17 World Cup Semifinal," the series is set to air in 2024 and will focus on the intense semifinal match between Japan and Germany. The newly unveiled logo, featuring the team colors red and black, builds anticipation for the upcoming match.
"The Prince of Tennis II: U-17 World Cup," which premiered in July 2022, marked the series' return to television after nearly a decade. The series followed the efforts of Ryoma Echizen, a young tennis prodigy who, after being excluded from the Japanese U-17 training camp, receives an unexpected opportunity to try out for the U.S. team. The inherent drama of the story is further heightened by the potential showdown with his former teammates, adding an emotional dimension to the tennis matches.
For the upcoming sequel, several staff members from the previous series are returning. Keiichiro Kawaguchi, who directed "The Prince of Tennis II Hyotei vs. Rikkai Game of Future," is back at the helm, leading the series at Studio KAI and M.S.C. Mitsutaka Hirota will oversee the scripts, ensuring the series maintains its narrative continuity. Akiharu Ishii will design the characters and also serve as chief animation director.
"The Prince of Tennis II: U-17 World Cup," which premiered in July 2022, marked the series' return to television after nearly a decade. The series followed the efforts of Ryoma Echizen, a young tennis prodigy who, after being excluded from the Japanese U-17 training camp, receives an unexpected opportunity to try out for the U.S. team. The inherent drama of the story is further heightened by the potential showdown with his former teammates, adding an emotional dimension to the tennis matches.
For the upcoming sequel, several staff members from the previous series are returning. Keiichiro Kawaguchi, who directed "The Prince of Tennis II Hyotei vs. Rikkai Game of Future," is back at the helm, leading the series at Studio KAI and M.S.C. Mitsutaka Hirota will oversee the scripts, ensuring the series maintains its narrative continuity. Akiharu Ishii will design the characters and also serve as chief animation director.
This article was originally published in German. It was translated with technical support and editorially reviewed before publication.
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