The Prince of Tennis II: U-17 World Cup Kesshō Member Ketteisen Anime Reveals New Cast and Songs
Exciting developments are happening for the The Prince of Tennis II: U-17 World Cup Kesshō Member Ketteisen anime. The producers recently announced the theme songs for the new season and the names added to the cast. The most notable addition is that famous film actor Yū Shirota will voice Romeo Fernandez, the captain of the Spanish team.
The series will begin airing this fall (2026). The The Prince of Tennis series is adapted from Takeshi Konomi's manga of the same name. The first anime aired between 2001 and 2005, followed by The Prince of Tennis II in 2012. The new season will cover the most exciting stage of the U-17 World Cup, namely the quarterfinals and beyond.
Other names added to the cast include players from the Spanish team. Yū Shirota is previously known for his roles in productions such as Kamen Rider Decade and Tokyo Revengers. The series is directed by Yoshinobu Tokumoto, with the screenplay written by Mitsutaka Hirota. The music is composed by Yūki Hayashi and Keiichi Okabe.
As for the theme songs, the opening track is “Dream into the Future” performed by Kimeru, while the ending song is “Never Let Go” performed by Shogo Sakamoto and Yūki Ishikura. These names are among the artists who have contributed to The Prince of Tennis music for many years. In particular, Kimeru has won the hearts of fans with his songs in previous seasons of the series.
In short, this autumn will be very fruitful for The Prince of Tennis fans. With the fate-defining moments of the U-17 World Cup, new characters, and powerful voice acting, the series will appeal to both old and new viewers. All eyes are now on the announcement of the exact release date.
