The Prince of Tennis II: U-17 World Cup Kesshō Member Ketteisen Starts on September 30
The Prince of Tennis II: U-17 World Cup Kesshō Member Ketteisen will premiere on September 30 as a new anime project based on Takeshi Konomi's legendary tennis manga. According to Anime News Network, along with the released promotional video, four new names that will bring the Spain team to life were also announced: Tasuku Hatanaka, Reiji Kawashima, Ryūho Nagaoka, and Megumi Han.
The Prince of Tennis manga was serialized in Shueisha's Weekly Shōnen Jump magazine between 1999 and 2008, and then continued as The Prince of Tennis II in Jump Square. The series' U-17 World Cup story was adapted into a television anime in 2022, and the Japan team's challenge on the world stage reached both old and new fans. Kesshō Member Ketteisen focuses on a critical point of this tournament narrative: the matches to determine the Japan team's roster for the later stages of the tournament.
The new season especially emphasizes the strength of the Spain team. The Spanish team stands out as one of the most formidable opponents in world tennis. The fact that Megumi Han, who is in the cast, is known for her performance as Gon Freecss in Hunter × Hunter is one of the details that increases anime fans' interest in the new season. The promotional video offers viewers an exciting preview with the first visuals of the Spain team's players and the tournament atmosphere.
Kesshō Member Ketteisen serves as a bridge between the previous U-17 World Cup anime and the continuation story. The competition within Japan before matching against the world's best teams, the characters' ambitions, and team strategies are brought to the forefront in this project. In this respect, the production stands out not only with its match scenes but also with its character-driven narrative.
For long-time fans of The Prince of Tennis series, this production means filling an important gap in the manga chronology. New cast announcements and promotional materials are expected before the September 30 premiere. It can already be said that the new season will be one of the most talked-about productions in the tennis-themed anime world this year.
