Prince of Tennis GN (2004-2011 Digest) comic books 2005-2007

Volume 5 - 1st printing. Story and art by Takeshi Konomi. With only one victory away from advancing to the city tournament, Seishun Academy fields Prince of Tennis Ryoma Echizen to compete against the mysterious and mumbling Shinji of the Fudomine Team. As the punishing battle of skills unfolds, Ryoma develops a muscle paralysis called "Spot," which leaves him with barely enough strength to grip the racket, much less swing it. Refusing to go down without a fight, Ryoma unleashes a "two-sword fighting style" technique that only talented, ambidextrous players are able to execute. Will Ryoma have the strength to pull himself out of the ditch and beat Shinji? And what awaits his ex-pro tennis player father, Nanjiro, when he comes to watch his son play? Find out in this new volume of this intense sports manga! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $7.99.

Volume 6 - 1st printing. Story and art by Takeshi Konomi. With Coach Ryuzaki's blessing, Team Captain Kunimitsu Tezuka challenges the Prince of Tennis Ryoma Echizen to a bitter duel to settle their differences. Given Ryoma's astounding skill and composure, will Kunimitsu's best game be good enough to win? Meanwhile, with the City Tournament fast approaching, Seishun Academy's campus is crawling with spies who are out to gather data on their players' strengths and weaknesses. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $7.99.

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Volume 7 - 1st printing. Story and art by Takeshi Konomi. Fresh from winning four consecutive U.S. Junior tournaments, The Prince of Tennis Ryoma Echizen has enrolled at Seishun Academy. With undeniable skill and talent-not to mention a shameless cockiness that irks even the most seasoned adults-Ryoma steps up to the challenge of leading his team to the Nationals! As the road to the Nationals narrows, Seishun Academy squares off with Saint Rudolph. Through the maneuverings of Hajime, Saint Rudolph's cunning manager, Ryoma gets matched up with Yuta-known to many as "Lefty Killer". With an unorthodox game laced with reverse spins and angles, Yuta's game ignites against the seemingly inexperienced-against-lefties Ryoma. Meanwhile, the Seishun doubles tandem of Eiji and Shuichiro assume the Australian formation to break a tie. Is this a desperate attempt to win, or a well-calculated strategy? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $7.99.

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Volume 7 - 2nd and later printings. Story and art by Takeshi Konomi. Fresh from winning four consecutive U.S. Junior tournaments, The Prince of Tennis Ryoma Echizen has enrolled at Seishun Academy. With undeniable skill and talent-not to mention a shameless cockiness that irks even the most seasoned adults-Ryoma steps up to the challenge of leading his team to the Nationals! As the road to the Nationals narrows, Seishun Academy squares off with Saint Rudolph. Through the maneuverings of Hajime, Saint Rudolph's cunning manager, Ryoma gets matched up with Yuta-known to many as "Lefty Killer". With an unorthodox game laced with reverse spins and angles, Yuta's game ignites against the seemingly inexperienced-against-lefties Ryoma. Meanwhile, the Seishun doubles tandem of Eiji and Shuichiro assume the Australian formation to break a tie. Is this a desperate attempt to win, or a well-calculated strategy? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $7.99.

Volume 8 - 1st printing. Story and art by Takeshi Konomi. As far as winning strategies go, no effective game plan can be carried out without one essential factor - stamina. And when Seishun Academy's Eiji succumbs to exhaustion, their chances of securing the crucial win over St. Rudolph's fades with each drop of their hard-earned sweat. Then, Seishun's setback turns into an even more daunting situation when their team equalizer, Ryoma Echizen, treads unfamiliar ground in his match against the infamous lefty killer, Yuta. With Yuta's impressive win-loss record of 16-0 against left-handers, Ryoma's in for one tricky match. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $7.99.

Volume 9 - 1st printing. Story and art by Takeshi Konomi. The much-anticipated match between Seishun Academy 's Ryoma Echizen and St. Rudolph's Yuta is underway, and neither of them is giving in to each other's intimidation techniques. Upon orders from Hajime, St. Rudolph's cunning team manager, Yuta must aim for Ryoma's left eye, which was accidentally injured during his previous match. Battling all odds to secure his team's victory-as well as his own on-court safety-can Ryoma formulate a strategy to tame Yuta's killer twist spin shot? And is Yuta really that evil? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $7.99.

Volume 10 - 1st printing. Story and art by Takeshi Konomi. In preparation for the City Tournament, Seishun Academy's team captain Kunimitsu Tezuka decides to hold intra-squad games. Ryoma is pitted against Shusuke, and Ryoma wastes no time in putting on the pressure against his teammate. But with his tenacious strategy known as "Higuma Otoshi," Shusuke's got a few tricks of his own. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $7.99.

Volume 11 - 1st printing. Story and art by Takeshi Konomi. Practice games soar to a new level as the Seishun Academy intra-squad games get underway. Meanwhile, the semifinal match between Fudomine and Yamabuki at the City Tournament is put on ice when word reaches Kippei that his teammates were involved in a car accident. But the real fun begins when Seishun's Momo steps onto the court to play Yamabuki's Kiyosumi Sengoku. Momo sure wasn't prepared to face a player who uses a racket with an unusually low string tension...! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $7.99.

Volume 12 - 1st printing. Story and art by Takeshi Konomi. The next round of games are underway, and Seishun's Takeshi Momoshiro encounters Kiyosumi in the No. 3 Singles. Takeshi's in for a hard day's work, as Kiyosumi proves to be an intimidating opponent from the moment he launches his "Kohou," which is a type of serve. Meanwhile, the Prince of Tennis Ryoma Echizen faces Yamabuki's Jin in the No. 2 Singles. Discover the "reason" why Jin can't possibly lose. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $7.99.

Volume 14 - 1st printing. Story and art by Takeshi Konomi. As more intra-squad games are played to determine the starting line-up, fellow Seishun Academy players Kunimitsu Tezuka and Sadaharu Inui duke it out for a slot. But the disparity in their skills becomes evident when everyone realizes that Kunimitsu has not budged since he delivered his serve. Meanwhile, Coach Banda of Yamabuki Junior High offers team captain Kunimitsu a chance to play overseas as an exchange student. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $7.99.

Volume 15 - 1st printing. Story and art by Takeshi Konomi. At the Kanto Tournament, Hyotei Academy's Gakuto and Yushi's brilliant play drives Seishun's Momo and Eiji to assume the Australian formation, a technique they masterfully pulled off in a previous match. Meanwhile, the Seishun team of Kaoru and Sadaharu walk a landmine filled with "scud serves" and accurate, aggressive doubles play. But just when things look bleak, Sadaharu unleashes his well-planned counterattack. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $7.99.

Volume 16 - 1st printing. Story and art by Takeshi Konomi. Takashi "Taka" Momoshiro battles the mysterious Kabaji of Hyotei Academy. Taka unleashes a brutal two-handed "Hadokyu" (wave surge shot), which Kabaji dishes right back. Unbeknownst to Taka, Kabaji's special talent is being able to mimic shots with accuracy and ease. Meanwhile, Sadaharu's honesty and keen eye for detail doesn't save the day for Seishun when he volunteers that his winning smash was actually out. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $7.99.

Volume 17 - 1st printing. Story and art by Takeshi Konomi. It's Seishun's laid-back master versus Yamabuki's crazy ace! Shusuke and Jin's match continues, and it looks like it won't be the easy win Seishun expected. Jin uses his skills as a loose cannon to volley unpredictable shots, bringing the game to a tie. Jin's aggressive play dominates the court until Shusuke unleashes the third of his triple counter shots. But will the Haku Gei (White Whale) be enough to save the day? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $7.99.

Volume 18 - 1st printing. Story and art by Takeshi Konomi. Seishun's chance at the Nationals all comes down to Kunimitsu. Will he have to forfeit to save his injured arm, or will he play to the end and end his career? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $7.99.

Volume 19 - 1st printing. Story and art by Takeshi Konomi. Captain Kunimitsu is out! Now, without him, Seishun's up against a team coached by a four-time Japan Open winner. It's time for serious pressure, on and off the court! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $7.99.

Volume 21 - 1st printing. Story and art by Takeshi Konomi. Rokkaku's not going down without a fight. And Rikkai is better than expected. It's up to Eiji and Ryoma to pull out all the stops for Seishun! Can their new moves turn the tables? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $7.99.

Volume 22 - 1st printing. Story and art by Takeshi Konomi. Ryoma gains what seem to be almost supernatural new skills, including speaking fluent English. And, during a heated match, we find out about a mysterious boy with a secret connection to the Prince of Tennis! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $7.99.