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The Prince of Tennis II

The Prince of Tennis II: U-17 World Cup Finals Member Decisive Match, the sequel to the U-17 World Cup Semifinal anime, premieres on TV Tokyo on September 30 at 12:00 a.m. JST, with additional cast and theme songs announced. The New Prince of Tennis manga concluded, and a talk session with creator Takeshi Konomi and Hololive's Ririka Ichinose is set for August 26.

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The Prince of Tennis II: U-17 World Cup Finals Member Decisive Match is the third installment of the U-17 World Cup anime series, following the Semifinal. The new season shifts the conflict from international team battles to an internal clash among Japan's teammates, as they compete to decide who will represent Japan in the finals against Spain. The anime premieres on TV Tokyo on September 30 at 12:00 a.m. JST, effectively October 1, and will also air on TV Osaka and TV Aichi.

The cast expands with four additional members for Spain's national team: Tasuku Hatanaka as Julio Roman, Reiji Kawashima as Mars de Colón, Ryūho Nagaoka as Silva Serra Banbieri, and Megumi Han as Sedah. Film actor Yū Shirota, who previously played Kunimitsu Tezuka in the stage musicals, voices Romeo Fernandez from Spain. The opening theme song "Walls And Bridges" is performed by the four-member unit Aozu, composed of Ryōma Echizen, Kunimitsu Tezuka, Syusuke Fuji, and Shuichiro Ōishi. The ending theme song "Kinkanshoku phenomenal" is performed by Keigo Atobe and Yūshi Oshitari.

Beyond the anime, the franchise marks the conclusion of The New Prince of Tennis manga. The September issue of Jump SQ. includes a song CD, "Pack Your Memories into the Racket," by original author Takeshi Konomi feat. Tenipuri Familia, featuring 143 voice actors and Tenimyu cast members, available only as a magazine bonus. A talk session between Hololive member Ririka Ichinose and Takeshi Konomi, part of the Holo to Iwai Shueisha 100th collaboration, premieres on Ichinose's YouTube channel on August 26 at 7 PM, with Part 1 airing first and Part 2 scheduled later.

Key facts

Premiere date
September 30 on TV Tokyo at 12:00 a.m. JST (effectively October 1), also on TV Osaka and TV Aichi
Sequel status
Sequel anime to The Prince of Tennis II: U-17 World Cup Semifinal
New cast members
Tasuku Hatanaka as Julio Roman, Reiji Kawashima as Mars de Colón, Ryūho Nagaoka as Silva Serra Banbieri, Megumi Han as Sedah
Yū Shirota role
Voices Romeo Fernandez from Spain; previously played Kunimitsu Tezuka in stage musicals
Opening theme
"Walls And Bridges" by Aozu (Ryōma Echizen, Kunimitsu Tezuka, Syusuke Fuji, Shuichiro Ōishi)
Ending theme
"Kinkanshoku phenomenal" by Keigo Atobe and Yūshi Oshitari
Manga conclusion
The New Prince of Tennis has concluded
Song CD
"Pack Your Memories into the Racket" by Takeshi Konomi feat. Tenipuri Familia, featuring 143 voice actors and Tenimyu cast members, available as a Jump SQ. magazine bonus
Talk session
Ririka Ichinose and Takeshi Konomi talk premieres on Ichinose's YouTube channel on August 26 at 7 PM, part of the Holo to Iwai Shueisha 100th collaboration

Timeline

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Release
music_video · 2026-07-20 · Japan · 2026-07-20
Noted
The CD features 143 voice actors and Tenimyu cast members and is described as a permanent preservation edition available only as a magazine bonus. · 2026-07-20

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6d ago

Ririka Ichinose and Takeshi Konomi Talk Premieres August 26

A talk session between Hololive member Ririka Ichinose and Takeshi Konomi, creator of The Prince of Tennis, will premiere on Ichinose's YouTube channel at 7 PM on August 26. Part of the Holo to Iwai Shueisha 100th collaboration, the interview commemorates the conclusion of The New Prince of Tennis. Part 1 airs first, with Part 2 scheduled later.

Aug 14

Prince of Tennis II: U-17 World Cup Finals Member Decisive Match Premieres September 30

The staff for The Prince of Tennis II: U-17 World Cup Finals Members Decisive Match, the sequel anime to The Prince of Tennis II: U-17 World Cup Semifinal, unveiled a new promotional video, key visual, four additional cast members for Spain's national team, and a September 30 premiere on Friday. The anime will premiere on TV Tokyo on September 30 at 12:00 a.m. JST (effectively October 1) and will also air on TV Osaka and TV Aichi. The sequel depicts the battle to decide who will represent Japan in the finals match against Spain. The newly announced cast includes Tasuku Hatanaka as Julio Roman, Reiji Kawashima as Mars de Colón, Ryūho Nagaoka as Silva Serra Banbieri, and Megumi Han as Sedah. Film actor Yū Shirota voices Romeo Fernandez from Spain. The four-member unit Aozu, composed of Ryōma Echizen (voiced by Junko Minagawa), Kunimitsu Tezuka (voiced by Ryōtarō Okiayu), Syusuke Fuji (voiced by Yuki Kaida), and Shuichiro Ōishi (voiced by Takayuki Kondō), performs the opening theme song "Walls And Bridges." Keigo Atobe (voiced by Junichi Suwabe) and Yūshi Oshitari (voiced by Hidenobu Kiuchi) perform the ending theme song "Kinkanshoku phenomenal."

Jul 20

Shirota Yuu Cast as Romeo Fernandez in New Prince of Tennis Anime

The new season of The Prince of Tennis II: U-17 World Cup Final Member Selection premieres in fall 2026. The announcement includes the third key visual, the opening theme Walls And Bridges by the unit Aozu, and the ending theme Kinkan Shoku phenomenal by Keigo Atobe and Yushi Oshitari. Actor Shirota Yuu, who previously played Kunimitsu Tezuka in the stage musicals, voices Spanish team member Romeo Fernandez.

Jul 20

The Prince of Tennis II U-17 World Cup Finals Anime Reveals Theme Songs, Casts Yū Shirota

The staff for The Prince of Tennis II: U-17 World Cup Kesshō Member Ketteisen revealed the third teaser visual, a new cast member, and theme songs on Sunday. The four-member unit Aosu performs the opening theme "Walls And Bridges." Keigo Atobe and Yūshi Oshitari perform the ending theme "Kinkanshoku phenomenal." Yū Shirota voices Romeo Fernandez from Spain. The anime premieres this fall.