The Prince of Tennis: The National Tournament Finals
Synopsis
After their victory over Shitenhouji Middle School in the semifinals, Ryouma Echizen and the Seishun Academy Boys Tennis Team must now face off against the two-time defending champions of Rikkai University-Affiliated Middle School in order to claim the national title. Rikkai is not only seeking revenge for its team's previous loss to Seishun at the Kanto Regional Tournament, but they also are aiming to win the national title for a third consecutive year. In the conclusion of Tennis no Oujisama, the titular "Prince of Tennis" is pitted against the "Child of God" in a head-to-head battle for the national championship title. Along the way, Ryouma must teach his opponents and teammates that there is more to tennis than winning. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Audience Consensus
The audience generally enjoys the final arc of Tennis no Oujisama, appreciating the improved animation and character development. However, some find the series' trademark exaggerated drama and techniques to be excessive. The ending is considered satisfying by many, with Ryoma's character arc being a highlight, though the matches are sometimes too summarized.
Strengths
- Improved animation and cleaner visuals compared to previous seasons.
- Noticeable character development, even for recurring characters.
- Enjoyable comedy that is genuinely funny.
- Satisfying conclusion with a good plot twist and character aptitude change in Ryoma.
- The art is excellent in every aspect and the visual quality has improved since the main series.
Weaknesses
- Far-fetched and over-the-top drama, with players on the verge of dying during matches.
- Exaggerated moves and techniques can be too much and incredibly overdone.
- Some lesser supporting characters lack development.
- Summarized matches.
- Some games' team dynamic is blurred.