The Prince of Tennis: Two Samurais, The First Game

A brisk, over-the-top sports adventure with high stakes, absurd twists, and a touch of sibling rivalry.

Directed by

Takayuki Hamana

Genres

Animation, Tv movie

Starring

Junko Minagawa, Ryotaro Okiayu, Takayuki Kondo

Overview

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.

How it feels

Tense, light, absurd and earnest. Brisk and easy to follow.

About

Sport, family, betrayal, survival

Content

Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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