List of The Prince of Tennis episodes

This article is a list of episodes containing both the original Japanese titles and official Viz titles of the anime series The Prince of Tennis (テニスの王子様, Tennis no Ōjisama), created by Takeshi Konomi.

The anime series, directed by Takayuki Hamana, animated by Trans Arts and co-produced by Nihon Ad Systems and TV Tokyo, aired across Japan on the anime satellite television network Animax and the terrestrial TV Tokyo network from October 10, 2001 to March 30, 2005, spanning a total of 178 episodes. Beginning in April of 2006, an OVA continuation of the anime began to be released on DVD. A second OVA series has been announced to begin release on June 22 2007, roughly 3 months after the end of the first.

It was announced that the anime will be a part of Cartoon Network's new online broadband service called Toonami Jetstream. It began streaming July 14, 2006. The anime began airing on Toonami's Saturday night block on December 23, 2006, though some episodes were initially skipped. Beginning on February 24, 2007, the episodes aired, restarting at the beginning, going in order. However, it is now off the schedule as of June 9, 2007.

Anime series

Season One

Episode 1-10: Intraschool Ranking Arc I

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Episode 11-21: Vs. Fudomine Arc

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Episode 22-26: Seigaku Training

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Season Two

Episode 27-36: Vs. St Rudolph Arc

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Episode 37-40: Training Arc

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Episode 41-48: Vs. Yamabuki Arc

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Episode 49-54: Intraschool Ranking ARC II

#	Title	Original airdate
49	"A Different Kind of Fight"	September 18, 2002
Inoue and Shiba visit Seigaku to observe the Intraschool ranking matches.Kirihara also visits and starts trouble.
50	"Seigaku's Claim to Fame"	September 25, 2002
After Momo is defeated by Tezuka and Inui (and thus knocked off the team), Inui attempts a victory over the intractable Tezuka.
51	"Inui's Challenge"	October 2, 2002
Tezuka initially struggles against Inui's Data Tennis, but he manages to come back by using the "Tezuka Zone," a move which controls the spin of the ball so it will always return to him.
52	"Seigaku's Biggest Crisis"	October 8, 2002
Tezuka uses the Tezuka Zone to defeat Inui. Momo temporarily leaves the team, causing anxiety within the whole team. Oishi and Eiji argue over Eiji's "insensitive remarks", causing a division in the Golden Pair.
53	"The Momo who's Returned"	October 16, 2002
Momoshiro recovers his spirit after a match with Ann Tachibana and an encounter with the Hyotei Gakuen regulars. The Golden Pair makes up.
54	"Kaoru's Special Training"	October 23, 2002
Seigaku learns of their next opponent, Hyotei Gakuen, during the tournament combination drawings. Hyotei's rigorous regular selection process is revealed.

Season Three

Episode 55-68 Vs. Hyoutei Arc

#	Title	Original airdate
55	"Hyotei Presses Near"	October 30, 2002
All of the Seigaku tennis members are at the tennis court except for Oishi. They receive a phone call from him saying that he is at the hospital with a pregnant lady and can't leave. Momo runs over to take Oishi's place at the hospital only to find out that Oishi himself is also injured.
56	"Double for 3"	November 6, 2002
Eiji and Momo play doubles while Oishi cheers on the sidelines.
57	"Scud Serve"	November 13, 2002
Inui-Kaidoh pair plays Shishido-Ootori pair. Ootori shows them his Scud Serve.
58	"The Worst Compatibility"	November 20, 2002
Neither Inui or Kaidoh can react fast enough to Ootori's Scud Serve. Atobe reflects back on how hard Shishido and Ootori trained for this.
59	"The Hidden Trouble"	November 27, 2002
Inui reveals that he only needs data on Tezuka and Fuji because he has completed all the others. It's revealed how Inui got into his tennis style-data tennis. Inui and Kaidoh finally make a comeback with Inui completing his data gathering of the opponents.
60	"Power VS Power"	December 4, 2002
Kabaji and Kawamura battle it out with power duels.
61	"Duel of Hadoukyû"	December 11, 2002
Kawamura uses the one and two-handed hadōkyū. Kabaji copies it and then it becomes a duel of whoever's arm will last.
62	"The Disappearing Serve"	December 18, 2002
Fuji wants to pay Jirō back for defeating Yuuta and wants to win for Kawamura, who was injured along with Kabaji. Fuji reveals a very special serve.
63	"The Last Triple Counter"	December 25, 2002
Fuji shows the last of his triple counters, the Hakugei, and defeats Jirō.
64	"Compilation stories "TeniPuri""	January 8, 2003
(Special Episode, includes Super Soldier, Beware of Snow White?! & Jump out! Seigaku)
65	"The Pillar of Seigaku"	January 15, 2003
Tezuka faces off with Atobe. Oishi reminisces about his promise to Tezuka that they would take Seigaku to the Nationals, and how Tezuka's arm was injured when they were first years.
66	"Rondo towards Destruction"	January 22, 2003
Atobe shows his "Hametsu e no Rondo" (Rondo toward Destruction).
67	"End of the ball"	January 29, 2003
Tezuka keeps on using his left hand even though he knows that it will result in an injury.
68	"The Never Ending Tie-Break"	February 5, 2003
Atobe and Tezuka continue the match in an extremely long tie-break, until Atobe finally wins. Then Ryoma plays the last match against Hiyoshi Wakashi and wins with his Drive B.

Episode 69-75 Tezuka's Leaving Arc

#	Title	Original airdate
69	"Who Will be a Regular?"	February 12, 2003
Kachiro gets upset with Arai and friends for being insensitive to the regulars who have injuries. They battle it out on the courts and whoever loses has to quit the tennis club.
70	"Tennis VS Ping Pong"	February 19, 2003
During Seigaku's club day, Ryoma participates in ping pong; Other members of the team participate in various sports.
71	"It's a date!"	February 26, 2003
Ann Tachibana asks Momoshiro and Ryoma for a tennis date, but the others see it differently.
72	"Kaoru becomes Ryoma"	March 5, 2003
Kaidoh is forced to impersonate Ryoma due to a mistake in a tennis magazine by Shiba, and plays a match with Momoshiro.
73	"Tezuka's Decision"	March 12, 2003
A normal training day; Tezuka reveals his decision to leave for Germany.
74	"A Message for Echizen"	March 19, 2003
Tezuka challenges Ryoma to another match using his right hand, and successfully uses the right-handed Tezuka Zone against him.
75	"Farewell, Tezuka Kunimitsu"	March 26, 2003
Ryoma finally breaks the Tezuka Zone, but still loses in the end. Tezuka leaves for Germany.

Episode 76-78 Vs. Jyousei Shonan Arc (1st part)

#	Title	Original airdate
76	"Seigaku's vs Jyousei Shonan"	April 9, 2003
Jyosei Shonan's team is introduced.
77	"A Fight between the Calm and the Passionate"	April 16, 2003
Momoshiro is easily provoked by Jyousei Shonan's "unit," but gets his act together and make a comeback. However, when Momo accidentally drinks some of Inui's experimental Juice, Seigaku is forced to forfeit the Doubles 2 game.
78	"Thunderbolt"	April 23, 2003
The Golden Pair of Seigaku has to play with a very weird combination of Jōsei Shonan in the Doubles 1 Match.

Season Four

Episode 79-85: Vs. Jyousei Shonan Arc (last part)

#	Title	Original airdate
79	"I formation"	TBA
New formation of the Golden Pair that is almost similar to their Australian Formation.
80	"Style of the Pretender"	TBA
Hiroshi Wakato the copy genius of Jōsei Shonan, faces off against Kaidoh of Seigaku. Kaidoh struggles to overcome Wakato's changover technique.
81	"Viper vs Fake Viper"	TBA
Kaidoh continues to struggle against Wakato's changover technique until he notices the key to Wakato's playstyle.
82	"Hanamura's Temptation"	TBA
The Kaidoh/Wakato match goes to a tiebreak and Kaidoh must overcome his fiercest opponent - himself.
83	"The Best Masterpiece"	TBA
Singles 2 between Ryoma Echizen and Reiji Shinjou commences, with Ryoma seemingly heading for an easy victory until Shinjō introduces his Mirage technique.
84	"Deep Impulse"	TBA
Reiji Shijō's old aggressive Tennis style is revealed, which was sealed by Hanamura-sensei because it injuried the opponent, making him want to leave Tennis.
85	"The Result of the Deadly Duel"	TBA
Echizen overcomes the deadly power of Deep Impulse, and wins the game. The team celebrates at Kawamura Sushi.

Episode 86-90: Recreation Arc

#	Title	Original airdate
86	"High on Rhythm"	TBA
Sengoku of Yamabuki faces Kamio of Fudomine in a match of attrition.
87-88 [Special Episode]	"Tennis Folktale - The Prince of Bowling & Prince Detective"	TBA
The Seigaku team goes bowling, everyone (even Fuji and Inui himself) is knocked out by Inui Juice, followed by a short chibi story where Inui loses his glasses.
89	"Seigaku, DaDaDan!"	TBA
Dan Taichi of Yamabuki arrives at Seigaku and challenges Ryoma to a match.
90	"Cheap Housing Beach Volleyball"	TBA
The Seigaku team goes to the beach. Sasabe and father turns up for a beach volleyball challenge against Ryoma and Kaidoh.

Episode 91-97: Vs. Rokkaku Arc

#	Title	Original airdate
91	"Rokkaku's Freshman Captain"	TBA
Seigaku's regulars met Rokkaku's regulars on their way home and Kentarō Aoi has a practice match with Ryoma Echizen that revealed Kentarou's great ball control
92	"The Boy with the Long Racket"	TBA
A boy with a long racket (David) and his partner (Kurabane) have a match against Momoshiro and Kawamura in doubles.
93	"Dash Hadoukyuu"	TBA
Kawamura develops a new technique that knocked out the rackets of their opponent. Their opponent is surprised and worried about Kawamura's Dash Hadōkyū only to find out that Kawamura can only use Dash Hadōkyū once per game because it will destroy his wrist
94	"The Secret Plan to Seal Kikumaru"	TBA
Kikumaru's acrobatic play is sealed by Saeki Kojirō of Rokkaku until he revealed his amazing Seal Step but his stamina is drained easily.
95	"Tsubame Gaeshi, Broken"	TBA
Fuji's Tsubame Gaeshi becomes useless because Itsuki Marehiko of Rokkaku can hit a Sinker, ball with no spin. Until Fuji, being a genius, makes Itsuki Marehiko hit a cord ball thus creating a spin and Fuji is able to use Tsubame Gaeshi again.
96	"Ryoma, Get Pumped!"	TBA
Ryoma fights with Kentarō Aoi in a game that is to be continued until the next day because it is already sunset. It is almost 3 hours but they are still not finished with the game.
97	"Finishing Smash"	TBA
After the long game, Ryoma finally wins the match against Kentarō Aoi.

Season Five

Episode 98-115: Getting Ready for Rikkaidai Arc

#	Title	Original airdate
98	"The Prince of Billiards"	TBA
Fuji exacts his revenge for the previous bowling outing by introducing the team to billiards, only for Echizen to foil his victory.
99	"The Cursed Racket"	TBA
Ryoma finds a mysterious racket which was believed to be "cursed". Strange misfortunes keep happening to the finder of the racket...
100	"Captain Oishi"	TBA
In the absence of Tezuka, a tense Oishi puts the team through its paces.
101	"Eat Rikkaidai"	TBA
Lunch at Kawamura's sushi place; the team watches Fudomine's defeat by Rikkaidai witnessing Akaya's play that injured Tachibana in the game and vows to extract revenge and win.
102	"Mizuki's Whispers"	TBA
Momoshiro and Kaidoh get tricked into playing a doubles match with Mizuki from St. Rudolph and Kajimoto from Jōsei Shonan. They were forced to set aside their differences to win or else they would have to leave Seigaku.
103	"Sleepless Night"	TBA
The night before the big match with Rikkaidai, the Seigaku players realize where they should really be.
104	"Ryoma vs Sanada"	TBA
The match with Rikkaidai is suspended for a week due to the rain; nonetheless, Ryoma challenges Genichirō Sanada of Rikkaidai to a match.
105	"Ryoma Utterly Beaten"	TBA
Ryoma loses completely to Sanada; afterwards, his performance in training suffers. Akutsu teaches him a lesson.
106	"Let's Go Camping!"	TBA
The Seigaku team goes on a training trip. Meanwhile Inoue checks on Seigaku's next opponent, Rikkaidai.
107	"The Captain Appears!"	TBA
Yamato Yūdai, the previous Captain of Seigaku, shows up for the training camp. He teaches a skeptical Ryoma some valuable lessons about tennis.
108	"Surprise at Camp"	TBA
A "bear" intrudes upon the training camp; it is up to the players to get rid of it and save the hostages inside the camp.
109	"Tennis Biathalon"	TBA
A special training session awaits.
110	"Jump, Kabaji!"	TBA
The Hyotei Gakuen tennis team shows up for an intensive session with Seigaku. Kikumaru faces off with the genius copycat player Kabaji Munehiro, while Inui faces Hiyoshi Wakashi. Kikumaru eventually wins as Kabaji tires, unable to sustain the copying of Kikumaru's acrobatic play.
111	"Original Prodigy: Fuji Shūsuke"	TBA
The genius players, Yūshi Oshitari of Hyotei and Shusuke Fuji of Seigaku, face off while Ryō Shishido faces Oishi.
112	"Hadōkyū vs Scud Serve"	TBA
Mukahi Gakuto plays Momoshiro while Oshitori Chōtarō faces Kawamura.
113	"Atobe the Beautiful"	TBA
Kaidoh faces Akutagawa Jirō, while Ryoma faces Keigo Atobe. Kaidoh eventually uses the Hadōkyū to hit a Boomerang Snake, which knocks out Jirō.
114	"Ryoma is Going!"	TBA
Atobe sees Ryoma's limitless potential. During this game, Ryoma starts to develop his new move, and he practices it with Oishi after his practice game with Hyotei.
115	"Baseball Game Filled With Men"	TBA
A chibi episode where the characters play a game of baseball, followed by a Western shootout comedy.

Episode 116-128: Vs. Rikkaidai Arc

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116-117 [Special Episode]	"Seigaku vs Champion Rikkaidai! I'll be the One who'll Win!"	TBA
This is it! After 1 week's postponement of their match, it's finally here! But Momoshiro and Kaidoh are missing!
118	"Battle Ceremony"	TBA
Momoshiro and Kaidoh vs. Bunta Marui and Jackal Kuwahara.
119	"Tightrope Walking Doubles"	TBA
Marui's move is revealed. The ball "walks" across the net, surprising everyone.
120	"Kikumaru Was Read By Niou"	TBA
Kikumaru is read by Niō, which angers him. The Golden Pair experiences a tension that makes the first half of the game in favor of Rikkaidai.
121	"Yagyuu's Decision"	TBA
The Golden Pair is able to make a comeback, thanks to Oishi's patience.
122	"Inui Hollers"	TBA
Inui faces his former doubles partner, Renji Yanagi, in a match that will determine who's stronger.
123	"Conclusion of the Remembered"	TBA
Everybody is surprised when Inui says that he'll forget all his data, only to find out that he actually didn't. Renji is manipulated by Inui, who makes their match from before continue.
124	"Kirihara's Red Trap"	TBA
The genius of Seigaku, Shūsuke Fuji, faces Rikkaidai's Akaya Kirihara. A battle of an 'Angel' against a 'Demon'. Kirihara intentionally injures Fuji's right knee.
125	"Angry Fuji"	TBA
Kirihara continues to injure Fuji. Tachibana arrives despite of his injury (also dealt by Kirihara) and cheers Fuji on. However, when Kirihara attempts to injure Tachibana again, Fuji finally becomes angry at Kirihara's sadistic style of tennis and unleashes his full potential on Kirihara.
126	"Clash! Ryoma vs Sanada"	TBA
The deciding game!! Sanada's powerful serves initially pushed back Echizen putting him at a disadvantage. Ryoma hasn't won in 3 games, but he gains advantage by using a new move called "cyclone smash"; holding Sanada back.
127	"Invisible Serve"	TBA
Having all his moves sealed, Ryoma can only use his "cyclone smash". However having used it repeatedly while enduring Sanada's serves caused him to tire out and his eyes to hurt, and he continued the match with his eyes closed. Pushed by the need to fight for Yukimura (Rikkaidai’s captain) Sanada used his “Invisible Serve”, a move that effectively hides his swing and the path of the ball.
128	"Conclusion ~ Which One will Win?"	TBA
Ryoma, after temporarily losing his morale due to not being able to return the “Invisible serve” eventually started to feel the pressure from his peers and challengers. This along with his desire not to lose pushed him to go into the State of Self-Actualization and used the techniques of other players. Rikkaidai loses the game and heads to the Nationals as runner-up. When they go to Kawamura's sushi place to celebrate, Ryusaki-sensei comes with news that Rikkaidai's captain Yukimura Seiichi's sugery is successful.

Season Six

Episode 129-135: Recreation II Arc

#	Title	Original airdate
129	"The Samurai's Ballad"	TBA
The story of Nanjirō Echizen, and how he met his wife Rinko Takeuchi. We see a bit of story behind why he retires abruptly from tennis.
130	"We Want To See Tezuka"	TBA
The team visits Tezuka in Germany. Tezuka brings them around the city, however, some of them got split up. Echizen ends up playing a match with a lady that turns out to be Tezuka's trainer.
131	"Never Give Up"	TBA
Thanks to Ryoma's persistance in playing, the lady, Hannah Essenheimer, found her will to return to professional tennis.
132	"The Zany Teni-Puri Family"	TBA
A chibi comedy featuring the Seigaku team as a family
133	"The Best Sushi Chef in Japan"	TBA
Kawamura's father the sushi chef was injured, and Kawamura had to do his part in the shop along with a troubled man named Gen.
134	"My Prince"	TBA
Kurumi, a young and insecure girl who has lost her will to pursue her dream, becomes infatuated with Fuji and gets a date from him. Meanwhile, Momoshiro, Ryoma and Kikumaru befriend the person who unwittingly crushed little Kurumi's illusions... her own older sister Narumi.
135	"Kikumaru's Summer Vacation"	TBA
Kikumaru won a contest to have his popular idols, the Chocolates J-Pop idol group, visit his house. The problem is, his teammates keep showing up.

Episode 136-146: Junior Selection Camp Arc

#	Title	Original airdate
136	"Junior Selection Camp, Gathered"	TBA
28 players from several of the surrounding schools have gathered at a camp to decide the 8 people who will be representing Japan against the American team. They are soon dividing into three different groups.
137	"The Member Who was not Trusted"	TBA
Kamio is accused of a misdeed, and sets out to find the real culprit.
138	"Ryoma vs Kirihara! Beyond Battle Rage"	TBA
The real culprit of the misdeed is revealed, it's An-chan! Also, Kirihara claims he has changed, but can he prove it?
139	"Sengoku Kiyosumi Reborn"	TBA
Sengoku shows us his new style of play, its a sport inside of a sport also known as boxing!
140	"Welcome Back, Tezuka Kunimitsu (NB. 140 and 141 were originally aired as a 1 hour special)"	TBA
Ryuzaki-sensei got ill! Tezuka returned to Japan to be the temporary coach and was accepted by the team after he proved himself worthy. Don't miss the welcome party. Who would've thought that Atobe and company can perform like J-pop idols?
141	"The Ultimate Showdown"	TBA
Atobe and Sanada have a match. The two were quite energetic and wanted to prove something. It's all because of Tezuka's presence.
142	"The Boy who Came from America"	TBA
The arrival of the American team's Kevin has shown up looking for Ryoma. Unable to find him he challenges other Jr. Highs leaving a message for Ryoma "Tell Echizen Ryoma that Kevin is waiting for him"
143	"Tezuka's Choice"	TBA
Tezuka has been thinking about his choice for the Invitational Team and has come to a rather difficult choice.
144	"Formation! A Dream Team"	TBA
Finally! The Team that was composed of the best players selected!
145	"Ryoma and Kevin"	TBA
After being stopped by Tezuka from having a match with Kevin, Ryoma tries to find Kevin the next day.
146	"The US Team's Ambition"	TBA
The US team introduced themselves in public!

Episode 147-160: Vs. American West Coast Team Arc

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147	"The Most Powerful! Atobe and Sanada"	TBA
Atobe and Sanada were paired as doubles and showed the US team their power.
148	"Baker's Scenario"	TBA
Cassidy and Lee of the US team were able to make a comeback! Atobe and Sanada must do something!
149	"Hametsu e no Tango"	TBA
Hametsu e no Rondo's doubles version! Finally Atobe and Sanada played as a doubles pair.
150	"Gorgeous Guys' Duo"	TBA
Kikumaru and Oshitari Vs. the Griffey Brothers! Their match must follow what Mr. Baker wants.
151	"Sorrowful Marionettes"	TBA
Mr. Baker told the Griffey Brothers to lose their match, but because they saw how Kikumaru and Oshitari played they couldn't just do it.
152	"Bobby Max The Beast"	TBA
A very powerful tennis player of the US team! Sengoku must do something!
153	"Defying the Limits"	TBA
A battle of endurance. Who will win?
154	"The Prodigy Vs Tennis Machine (NB. 154 & 155 were originally aired as a 1 hour special)"	TBA
Fuji Vs the US team's "Tennis Machine" Arnold - someone who could accurately hit the ball at the places he wanted.
155	"1 mm Battle"	TBA
A very close battle between Fuji and Arnold! Fuji's really a genius tennis player.
156	"Who Will Play?"	TBA
Kirihara Vs Kevin Smith. Kirihara has developed the Phantom Ball, which is to be used against left handers. The first games are dominated by Kirihara until he becomes careless.
157	"The Phantom Ball that Vanished"	TBA
Kirihara couldn't use the Phantom Ball because of injury.
158	"The Long Awaited Game - Ryoma Vs Kevin"	TBA
Because Kirihara was injured, Ryoma was able to play a match with Kevin continuing Kirihara's match. It seems that there were 2 Ryomas on the tennis court.
159	"Illusion"	TBA
Kevin cannot just compete with Ryoma when they have the same moves, he must have his own move to win!
160	"Game and Match"	TBA
A very nice match between the two rivals! A match that touched the hearts of the audience.

Episode 161-165: Recreation III Arc

#	Title	Original airdate
161	"Run, Momo!"	TBA
Momoshiro treated Ryoma for a lunch, but something happened that he must pay 10,000 yen before the timelimit ends!
162	"The Golden Pair's Memories"	TBA
The Golden pair's memories on how they became friends and eventually doubles pair.
163	"Kaidoh's Unknown World"	TBA
Kaidoh lost his memory, Ryoma and Momoshiro try to get his memory back by playing a match against Kaidoh and Yūta of St. Rudolph.
164	"Seigaku's Shocking Secret Plans"	TBA
Ryuzaki-sensei will be out of the hospital soon. The Seigaku tennis club wants to surprise her when she comes back. Also another surprising thing happened.
165	"The Tenipuri Family Goes to Hawaii?! - Christmas at the Tenipuri Family"	TBA
A cute Chibi episode of the Seigaku family having their Christmas vacation!

Season Seven

Episode 166-176: Intraschool Ranking Arc III

#	Title	Original airdate
166	"Seigaku's Specialty, again"	TBA
The Taka vs. Oishi showdown.
167	"Eternal Rivals, Momoshiro Vs. Kaidoh"	TBA
Intraschool ranking match again! It's getting tense because Echizen, Momoshiro and Kaidoh all belongs to the same block. It's Momoshiro Vs Kaidoh as the highlight of the afternoon match.
168	"Ryoma's Decision (NB. 168 & 169 were originally aired as a 1 hour special)"	TBA
Ryoma confronts his father about his invitation to the US Open. Also, Kikumaru vs. Inui! Inui's eyes are revealed for the first time!
169	"Wavering Feelings"	TBA
Ryoma couldn't think well because of the US Open and the Nationals are coming near. What will he do?
170	"Be Passionate, Echizen!"	TBA
Still about the US Open, Ryoma is about to decide! Ryoma and Momo having a match. and Momo is already full going from the start.
171	"To the Friend I've Come to Love"	TBA
A very touching episode! It shows friendship between two people!
172	"Goodbye Seigaku"	TBA
Ryoma is about to leave Japan for the US Open. Everybody is doing something for Echizen.
173	"Samurai New York"	TBA
Ryoma Echizen at New York at last! He's adjusting to the place and he even met with Kevin Smith there and played tennis with him.
174	"Tezuka Kunimitsu Vs. Fuji Syuusuke"	TBA
Tezuka and Fuji have a match to determine Seigaku's number one in the intraschool ranking. This match, which lasts until episode 176, truly awakens Fuji's full potential as a tennis player. Flashbacks reveal a match between the two when they were first years, their subsequent friendship, and the implications of Tezuka's injury. Fuji takes an early lead, but the match is far from over.
175	"Seriousness in the Third Year"	TBA
Tezuka and Fuji's match intensifies as they each gradually begin to reveal their best moves (Tezuka's Zero-Shiki Drop/Tezuka Zone and Fuji's Triple Counters). Tezuka slowly begins to surpass Fuji. As he begins to struggle, Fuji reminisces about their first year match (which included the promise of a rematch) and their developing friendship. He then realizes that he is afraid of finding out the results of both of them playing to their full potential and that this is quite possibly the last match they will ever have against each other, and he concludes that if he doesn't play his hardest, he will regret it. His hits suddenly get sharper, and Tezuka comments that the true Fuji has awakened.
176	"Climax"	TBA
Once Fuji starts playing his hardest, Tezuka starts to get pushed back. With heart and soul completely in the match, the two battle at their hardest. Tezuka wins by using Zero-Shiki Drop Shot with his right hand in mid-air, surprising Fuji and everyone else.

Episode 177-178: Start of Nationals Arc

#	Title	Original airdate
177	"Unforgettable Promise(NB. 177 & 178 were originally aired as a 1 hour special)"	TBA
Ryoma goes back to Japan to play a game with Tezuka because he wants to put an end to the rivalry that he left so he can mentally move on to the US Open.
178	"Goodbye, Prince"	TBA
Last episode of the series. Shows that Ryoma defeated Tezuka and the world's number one seed, Lleyton Hewitt. The Opening Rites of The All-Japan Nationals are also shown.

OVAs

National Tournament

OVA series Episodes 1-13: The Nationals Arc

#	Title	Original airdate
01	"Return of the Prince"	March 24 2006
First match of Zenkoku Taikai: Rokkaku vs. Higa. Ojii explains the Shukuchi Method, and Ryoma comes back from America!
02	"Hot and Cool"	May 26 2006
Seigaku's first round's matches start with Higa Middle School. Ryoma faces Kei Tanishi, and shows his souvenir from America - the Cool Drive!
03	"Fourth Counter"	May 26 2006
Fuji and Kawamura play together in the Doubles 2 match; however, during the match Higa's coach signals his player to attack Ryuzaki-sensei with the ball. Fuji and Kawamura get angry at this, and they start playing at full force; however, its not that easy because of the Shukuchi Method. Fuji uses his Fourth Counter: Kagerou Zutsumi, a.k.a. Dragonfly Illusion.
04	"Kikumaru Alone"	July 28 2006
Kikumaru plays Singles 2 against Kai from the Higa. During the game it showed how hard Kikumaru had trained to raise his stamina. Then, he multiplied by 2 (you'll see what I mean if you watch this) and wins(oops!!)!!!
05	"The Longest Summer"	July 28 2006
Rikkai Dai's Yagyuu meets Kaidoh, and asks him what he would do without his Snake. Kaidoh then asks Inui to let him play Doubles by himself, and see how far he could go without his signature move.
06	"The Man Called Killer"	September 22 2006
Tezuka plays against Higa Chuu's Captain, Eishirou Kite. Kite shows that he would do anything to win, even throwing small pebbles at Tezuka. Tezuka shows everyone his true form using Hyaku Ren Jitoku no Kiwami - The Pinnacle of Hard Work.
07	"The Prince of Volleyball"	September 22 2006
In between matches Seigaku is now a volleyball team and plays with Rokkaku before training for the next match.
08	"Premonition of a Storm"	November 24 2006
Hyotei reminisces about their loss at the Kantou tournament and strive to win the quarterfinals againt Seigaku
09	"Heart Not Giving In"	November 24 2006
The first match in the quarterfinals is Oshitari VS Momoshiro! Momoshiro in the Singles 3 Spot shows off his new style of play (Momoshiro's).
10	"Short-lived Match"	January 26 2007
Doubles two match of the quarterfinals Inui-Kaidoh pair VS Mukahi-Hiyoshi pair. In a try for a short match against Inui and Kaidoh, Hiyoshi and Mukahi play with all they got from the beginning. Also, Kaidoh and Inui show 2 new moves!
11	"Tezuka Kunimitsu"	January 26 2007
Tezuka VS Kabaji in Singles two of the quarterfinals. An untold history about Tezuka in Kyûshu Region before his rehabilitation is shown. In the present time, can Tezuka stand up to Kabaji's imitation of himself?
12	"Two Of Us"	March 23 2007
A duel of the Golden Pairs: Kikumaru-Oishi VS Shishido-Ootori. Ootori's improved Neo Scud Serve puts Seigaku's Golden Pair to the test! But the Golden Pair achieves a new state: Synchro!
13	"Deathmatch · King vs Prince"	March 23 2007
In Singles 1 Ryoma faces Atobe to see who advances to the semi-finals of the national tournament.

National Semifinals

OVA series Episodes 14-19: The Nationals Semifinal Arc

#	Title	Original airdate
14	"Fudoumine vs. Shitenhouji Battle"	June 22 2007
End of Singles 1 match between Hyotei and Seigaku. Shintenhouji face Fudoumine to see who advances to the semi finals.
15	"Houkou"	June 22 2007
Singles 3 match between Fuji and Shiraishi is played. Fuji's triple counters fail against Shiraishi's perfect tennis. Fuji evolves the triple counters and also makes a Final counter, Hecatoncheires no Monban (Gate Keeper of Hecatonchires), which prevents the ball from going over the net. In the end, Shiraishi found a way to hit the ball over the net and brings the game to a tie break. Things go evenly until Fuji hits the ball to where Shiraishi can't reach, despite all efforts made, the ball goes out which gives the game to Shiraishi.

References

• ANN list of POT episodes

External links

• List of The Prince of Tennis episodes at TV.com.
• Prince of Tennis Anime Screenshots Archive By episode.