The Prince of Tennis is ... Drawing fierce battles of junior high school tennis clubs. Characterized by a number of flashy special moves that are called "teninu" rather than tennis anymore. Started serialization in 1999. Also being serialized currently in July 2019. 2001 animated on TV, 2003 became musical. The musical is also popular in Nico Dou. The musical is currently in the third season (lap 3). Released in 1998.