The Prince of Tennis II

"The Prince of Tennis II," also known as "The New Prince of Tennis," is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Takeshi Konomi. It serves as a sequel to "The Prince of Tennis." The story is set shortly after the end of the original manga, with Ryoma Echizen returning to Japan from the United States. He, along with 50 other middle school tennis players, is chosen as a candidate for the Japanese U-17 (under 17) High School Representatives Selection Camp. The series follows their journey as they navigate the intense training camp, striving to make the first string team and eventually participate in the U-17 World Cup. The manga is serialized in Shueisha's "Jump Square" magazine and has been adapted into anime series, including television series, OVAs, and ONAs. These include the anime "The New Prince of Tennis", as well as its sequels, "The Prince of Tennis II: U-17 World Cup" and "The Prince of Tennis II: U-17 World Cup Semifinal." The series highlights the fierce competition between middle school and high school players, alongside the themes of growth and friendship as the characters pursue their tennis dreams.