I don't understand why PoT is so popular. In fact, I did start to read it because of its popularity, and even got as far as volume 16 but then I just couldn't stand it anymore.

This is by far the worst and most ridiculous sports manga I've ever read and I deeply regret ever starting it.

While the beginning is still good, it turned bad when they introduced so many new characters/teams. I couldn't distinguish them anymore. Of course, for each character a new special attack/skill had to be created... one more ridiculous than the other.
Also, the story is not the most original one. It is, after all, a sports manga where it's all about competing. But introducing each character's "tragic circumstances" was just a total turn-off. I actually can't remember much of that except for Tezuka's case, and that just totally annoyed me. Not by what happened to him but by how it was told in the story.

Recommended for ppl who like mainstream stuff and dig sports manga and those who want to get a good laugh...

Btw, it still got 2 from me because of the drawings. They're pretty neat.

... Last updated on April 1st, 2009, 4:23pm

I like the characters, the plot, and art is okay too. It finds a way to perfectly mix reality and a touch of impossibility with action and sports. The characters are really interesting and, while being really cool, don't exceed the plot. The two are really balanced and that's what makes this a great manga. The only thing is that there isn't too much character development, but for this manga, that works. Overall, I think it's something that can be recommended for just about anyone.

This is my all-time favorite manga without a doubt. This is definitely a memorable classic that I'll never forget. The character growth with Ryoma, with Seigaku, with all the other schools is amazing. I'm so glad that they announced a new PoT. I'm definitely looking forward to that.

this is more of a character based story where they're all trying to get to be number 1 at the nationals before graduation. the plot is pretty simple. sure, the tennis is unbelievable xD but if it was then it wouldnt be as fun as reading prince of tennis. sure, it seems to be the same thing again and again but that's tennis xD there's only so much you can do with a game of tennis yet i'm surprised how the much xD they can do with a game of tennis lol. even though it's really unrealistic, xD it makes me want to play tennis! the explanations for the moves that they use do make sense, the author isnt just putting forward moves xD without any explanations. there are lots of unique characters, so you're bound to like one of them xP.

The absolute best sports series- past, present and future. If you love Bleach and company then there is a good chance that you will love this too. Even if you dont like sports or even tennis, still check it out! The action is unrelenting and you really dont have to know anything about tennis to enjoy. It really is one of the best series I have ever read.

i just heard that their was going to be a "new" prince of tennis following ryoma again?! And that it would start in march 2009.....and they said that this was just the prologue.... but im not sure, cus i did like the ending nd now i hear this s the prologe?!...hmm but i do want to read it more now, srry for the rant.......

...I'm not sure what to say about this. The plot is very simple, there are so many characters that it's hard to keep track of them all (and their abilities!), and the attacks are ridiculously unrealistic.

And somehow, I just couldn't stop reading it.

For someone who's grown bored with manga, that's an accomplishment. Perhaps it's the fast pace and the relative unpredictability (you don't always know who will win or lose), but it keeps your attention and makes you eagerly anticipate what's next somehow. In that respect, it's absolutely perfect.

Oh, TeniPuri, you are a strange thing indeed. The review title was what this series was recommended to be on, and at first I thought it was a joke. But no, it really is that, ah, unique.

The tennis took a turn somewhere from being unlikely, to highly unlikely, to THEY CAN FLY AND USE ILLUSIONS AND WHAT THE HELL IS HAPPENING. Seriously. I think part of the reason I like this series is because it is utterly ridiculous. Another perk is that there are so many characters that you are bound to find at least one you like. Personally Ryoma, the main character, is one of the only characters that I actively dislike and I still loved this series. The fandom is also massive, and you can get any type of merchandise you could dream up, for almost any character you want.

It does get repetitive, but it follows the time honoured shounen plot type of enemy is stronger, find enemies weakness, exploit weakness with new skill/weapon/move. Teni Puri never strays far from that structure.

The art is sort of, ah, really interesting I guess. The bodies are fine, but the eyes are terrifyingly badly proportioned, even for manga.

I would recommend it for the lulz, or for the huge yaoi fandom, but don't look for anything fresh or deep in this series.

Usually when a series is very famous I can see and appreciate its charms even when I don't like it. Perhaps not in this case. Tennis is presented as something like kung-fu minus its sophistication and delicacy, and the special style/powers the characters possessed left me o_O. The characterizations and plot couldn't do much to make me see beyond this. Maybe I'm too old or something for this manga. Sometimes the wrong target reader can cause strong negative reaction.

I'm quite determined to finish what I started also in reading manga (rather stubbornly), but I couldn't take it anymore and stopped reading this manga half way.

i was in love with the anime/manga but the ending sucks!! T_T *cries* the manga/anime was almost perfect, funni, has sport etcetc. its hard to create something amazing with a game of tennis, lol nicely done but the ending shouldn't have been rush for it seems 'cheap' like it was just quickly put together. iunno its just my opinion xD LOL but overall (if the ending wasn't there) 9/10 with ending 5/10