Get ready, Prince of Tennis fans! The highly anticipated sequel anime, The Prince of Tennis II: U-17 World Cup Finals Members Decisive Match, is gearing up for a grand premiere this fall, bringing fresh competition and exciting new characters to the court. Adding a significant voice to the roster is acclaimed film actor Yū Shirota, who is set to voice Romeo Fernandez from Spain, one of the formidable opponents Japan will face. This announcement has electrified the anime community, promising a captivating new chapter in the beloved tennis saga.
Yū Shirota Joins The Prince of Tennis II Cast
The Prince of Tennis franchise is known for its stellar voice acting, and this new addition is no exception. Yū Shirota, celebrated for his acting career, including his previous portrayal of Kunimitsu Tezuka in The Prince of Tennis live-action film, now steps into the anime world as Romeo Fernandez. Romeo, a key player from Spain, will undoubtedly bring a new level of challenge and intrigue as Japan battles for supremacy in the U-17 World Cup finals. Shirota's involvement bridges the live-action and anime facets of the franchise, a treat for long-time fans.
The Ultimate Showdown: Japan vs. Spain
The Prince of Tennis II: U-17 World Cup Finals Members Decisive Match picks up where the previous series left off, following the intense semifinal battles. This sequel anime will focus on the pivotal match to determine who will represent Japan in the highly anticipated finals against Spain. The stakes are incredibly high, and viewers can expect adrenaline-pumping tennis action, strategic gameplay, and emotional character development as Ryōma Echizen and his teammates strive for victory.
New Theme Songs Revealed
The anime also unveiled its dynamic theme songs, setting the stage for the intense matches to come. The opening theme, "Walls And Bridges," will be performed by Aosu, a four-member unit featuring the iconic voices of Ryōma Echizen (Junko Minagawa), Kunimitsu Tezuka (Ryōtarō Okiayu), Syusuke Fuji (Yuki Kaida), and Shuichiro Ōishi (Takayuki Kondō). For the ending theme, fans can look forward to "Kinkanshoku phenomenal" (Annular Eclipse phenomenal), performed by the charismatic duo Keigo Atobe (Junichi Suwabe) and Yūshi Oshitari (Hidenobu Kiuchi). These tracks are poised to enhance the viewing experience with their powerful melodies and fitting lyrics.
The Prince of Tennis Legacy Continues
The upcoming series is a direct sequel to The Prince of Tennis II: U-17 World Cup, which first premiered in July 2022. Crunchyroll streamed the anime as it aired in Japan, complete with an English dub, making it accessible to a global audience. The previous installment, The Prince of Tennis II: U-17 World Cup Semifinal, debuted in October 2024, focusing on the Japan versus Germany semifinal match.
The journey of The Prince of Tennis began with Takeshi Konomi's original manga, serialized in Shueisha's Weekly Shonen Jump magazine from 1999 to 2008. It captivated readers with the story of middle school tennis player Ryōma Echizen's quest to conquer the national tournament. The franchise has since expanded into a sprawling multimedia empire, including a 2001-2005 television anime series, multiple anime feature films, various video anime projects, a live-action film, a Chinese live-action television series, and a highly popular stage musical series.
Takeshi Konomi launched The New Prince of Tennis sequel manga in Shueisha's Jump Square magazine in 2009, continuing Ryōma's adventures in the U-17 training camp and beyond. With the manga's 47th compiled volume published recently, fans are also keeping an eye on Konomi's announcement from July 2025, hinting at the potential conclusion of The New Prince of Tennis serialization within a year.
As the U-17 World Cup intensifies, The Prince of Tennis II: U-17 World Cup Finals Members Decisive Match promises to deliver all the high-stakes drama and thrilling tennis action that fans have come to love. Mark your calendars for this fall for the next exciting chapter.
