What is this genre all about? Tennis is yet another sport involving hitting a ball. Were it not for the copious amounts of grass involved in certain varieties, it seems hard to imagine that people would pay it any attention at all.
We present you the list of Tennis anime you should watch right now.
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Top 16 Tennis anime you should watch right now. [2026 List]
- 16. Prince of Tennis
- 15. Teekyuu 4
- 14. Shin Tennis no Ouji-sama
- 13. Teekyuu
- 12. Tennis no Ouji-sama: Zenkoku Taikai-hen - Final
- 11. Tennis no Ouji-sama: Zenkoku Taikai-hen - Semifinal
- 10. Shin Tennis no Ouji-sama: U-17 WORLD CUP
- 9. Prince of Tennis: The National Tournament
- 8. Ace wo Nerae!
- 7. Prince of Tennis: The Two Samurai, The First Game
- 6. Shin Tennis no Ouji-sama: U-17 WORLD CUP SEMIFINAL
- 5. Shin Tennis no Ouji-sama OVA vs. Genius 10
- 4. Tennis no Ouji-sama: Another Story II - Ano Toki no Bokura
- 3. Tennis no Ouji-sama: Another Story - Kako to Mirai no Message
- 2. Teekyuu 8
- 1. Teekyuu 9
16. Prince of Tennis
The world of tennis is harsh and highly competitive. Numerous schools from Japan battle it out to determine the best of the best.
Seishin Gakuen Junior High School, more commonly known as Seigaku, is one of the most prominent contestants in this battle of the finest. Their team line-up gets even stronger with the sudden arrival of a young prodigy from the West, Ryouma Echizen, who is determined to prove himself and escape the towering shadow of his legendary father. This fine addition changes the team forever.Prince of Tennis follows the heartwarming and inspirational story of Ryouma on his quest to become one of the best tennis players the country has ever seen. He pushes himself hard so that he can one day surpass his father’s name and his own personal expectations. Alongside the rest of the Seigaku team, Ryouma fights to make his and his teammate's dreams come true.
The Prince of Tennis has finished airing and it has 178 Episodes. It is also Known as: テニスの王子様, Tennis no Ouji-sama
15. Teekyuu 4
Fourth season of Teekyuu series.
Teekyu 4 has finished airing and it has 12 Episodes. It is also Known as: てーきゅう ４期, Teekyuu 4th Season, Tekyuu 4, Te-kyu 4
14. Shin Tennis no Ouji-sama
It takes a lot to reach the top when it comes to tennis. No one knows that better than Ryouma Echizen, a young prodigy tennis player, and his teammates at the Seishun Academy. It was only because they pushed themselves to the limit, spending countless hours preparing for every pulse-pounding match, that they managed to claim victory in the All-Japan National Tournament.New Prince of Tennis begins with Ryouma and his teammates heading to the U-17 Selection training camp, after receiving a special invitation due to their victory in the Nationals. The training camp is renowned for producing strong tennis players, so the boys of Seishun Academy can’t wait to take their game to the next level. However, not everyone is happy to have them among their ranks, and they’ll have to weather the intense training to prove they belong among the best of the up-and-coming players of their generation.
The Prince of Tennis II has finished airing and it has 13 Episodes. It is also Known as: 新テニスの王子様, Shin Tennis no Ouji-sama, New Prince of Tennis
13. Teekyuu
Teekyuu is all about the wacky antics of four schoolgirls—Kanae Shinjou gets bored easily and often breaks the laws of physics to get what she wants; Nasuno Takamiya is incredibly rich and knows how to make things go her way; Marimo Bandou would probably get arrested from her actions like eating panties or kidnapping children; and Yuri Oshimoto, their ordinary junior, rounds out the eccentric bunch that forms the sole members of their school's tennis club.
Despite their interest in learning the sport, the older girls prefer messing around, while Yuri, being the only one who actually knows how to play and the most mature in spite of being younger, has to deal with her seniors' out of control behavior.
When these four girls come together, insanity ensues in this lightning-paced comedy about a tennis club that doesn't really play tennis.
Teekyu has finished airing and it has 12 Episodes. It is also Known as: てーきゅう, Tekyuu, Te-kyu
12. Tennis no Ouji-sama: Zenkoku Taikai-hen - Final
Seigaku continues through the Nation tournament. Now they are up against the strongest team in the tournament, Rikkaidai.
Prince of Tennis: The National Tournament Finals has finished airing and it has 7 Episodes. It is also Known as: テニスの王子様 Original Video Animation 全国大会編 Final, Tennis no Ouji-sama
11. Tennis no Ouji-sama: Zenkoku Taikai-hen - Semifinal
The tournament continues.
Tennis no Ouji-sama: Zenkoku Taikai-hen - Semifinal has finished airing and it has 6 Episodes. It is also Known as: テニスの王子様 全国大会篇 Semifinal, Tennis no Ouji-sama: Zenkoku Taikai hen - Semifinal, Prince of Tennis OVA 2, Prince of Tennis OVA Semifinal, Prince of Tennis: The National Tournament Semifinals
10. Shin Tennis no Ouji-sama: U-17 WORLD CUP
The sequel to Shin Tennis no Ouji-sama OVA vs. Genius 10.
The Prince of Tennis II: U-17 WORLD CUP has finished airing and it has 13 Episodes. It is also Known as: 新テニスの王子様 U-17 WORLD CUP, The Prince of Tennis II: U-17 WORLD CUP
9. Prince of Tennis: The National Tournament
Seigaku continues their road to winning the National Championship, but only the best schools remain as they'll have to go toe-to-toe with old rivals and new foes in the National Tournament.
Prince of Tennis: National Championship Chapter has finished airing and it has 13 Episodes. It is also Known as: テニスの王子様 Original Video Animation 全国大会編, PoT OVA, Tennis no Ouji-sama: Zenkoku Taikai hen
8. Ace wo Nerae!
On her first day at Nishi High School, 15-year-old Hiromi Oka is inspired by top player Reika "Ochoufujin" Ryuuzaki to take up tennis. Shortly after joining the school's tennis club, she encounters Jin Munakata, the club's new coach. Munakata puts everyone under rigorous training that even puts Ochoufujin to shame. Despite the hardships, Hiromi's determination prompts the coach to select her as part of the club's main players. Because of this, Hiromi must endure the peer pressure from her seniors to become an ace tennis player.
Ace wo Nerae! has finished airing and it has 26 Episodes. It is also Known as: エースをねらえ!, Ace o Nerae, Aim for the Ace!
7. Prince of Tennis: The Two Samurai, The First Game
The regular players from Seigaku participates in an exhibition game aboard a cruise ship. However, they discover that the event is being run by a corrupt millionaire heavily involved in illegal gambling and betting, who demands that they lose the match on purpose. To add to the confusion, one of the players on the rival team introduces himself as Ryoma's brother.
The Prince of Tennis: The Two Samurai has finished airing and it has 1 Episodes. It is also Known as: 劇場版 テニスの王子様 二人のサムライ The First Game, Tennis no Oujisama: Futari no Samurai The First Game
6. Shin Tennis no Ouji-sama: U-17 WORLD CUP SEMIFINAL
The sequel to Shin Tennis no Ouji-sama: U-17 WORLD CUP.
The Prince of Tennis II: U-17 World Cup Semifinal has finished airing and it has 13 Episodes. It is also Known as: 新テニスの王子様 U-17 WORLD CUP SEMIFINAL, Shin Tennis no Ouji-sama: U-17 WORLD CUP SEMIFINAL
5. Shin Tennis no Ouji-sama OVA vs. Genius 10
This OVA series is a continuation of The New Prince of Tennis series from 2012, still set in the U-17 High School Representatives Selection Camp. The story follows the matches played when the First Strings return from their tour.
The Prince of Tennis II OVA vs Genius10 has finished airing and it has 10 Episodes. It is also Known as: 新テニスの王子様 OVA vs Genius10, Shin Tennis no Ouji-sama OVA vs. Genius 10, Shin Tennis no Ouji-sama OVA, New Prince of Tennis OVA vs Genius10, New Prince of Tennis OVA vs. Genius10
4. Tennis no Ouji-sama: Another Story II - Ano Toki no Bokura
Episode 1: Shiraishi becomes the captain of Shitenhoji Tennis Club. In order to maintain the club, the members have to invite a new member. They try to attract Zaizen's attention by showing him jokes but Zaizen passes them off.
Episode 2: Ryoma is told Seigaku's seven ghost stories by Momoshiro. They are quite common stories but the third grade members leave the club room in a hurry. Fuji says "It's time to confide this to you." and he begins to tell what he experienced two years ago.
Tennis no Ouji-sama: Another Story II - Ano Toki no Bokura has finished airing and it has 4 Episodes. It is also Known as: テニスの王子様 OVA ANOTHER STORYⅡ～アノトキノボクラ, Tennis no Ouji-sama OVA Another Story II: Ano Toki no Bokura, The Prince of Tennis OVA Another Story II: Ano Toki no Bokura
3. Tennis no Ouji-sama: Another Story - Kako to Mirai no Message
A new Prince of Tennis OVA, called Prince of Tennis OVA Another Story ~Kako to Mirai no Message~, was announced at Shueisha's Jump Festa 09 this past weekend. The official website of the show has confirmed it yesterday. According to the latest issue of Weekly Shonen Jump magazine, Another Story will take place in Osaka after the finals. The preview of the new OVA will be available on the third volume of Prince of Tennis: The National Tournament Finals.
Tennis no Ouji-sama: Another Story - Kako to Mirai no Message has finished airing and it has 4 Episodes. It is also Known as: テニスの王子様 OVA ANOTHER STORY ～過去と未来のメッセージ, Tennis no Ouji-sama OVA Another Story: Kako to Mirai no Message, Prince of Tennis: Another Story - Messages From Past and Future
2. Teekyuu 8
Eighth season of the Teekyuu anime series.
Teekyu 8 has finished airing and it has 12 Episodes. It is also Known as: てーきゅう 8期, Teekyuu 8
1. Teekyuu 9
Ninth season of the Teekyuu anime series.
Teekyu 9 has finished airing and it has 12 Episodes. It is also Known as: てーきゅう 9期, Teekyuu 9
