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The episodes covering the third and fourth [[Television program#Seasons/series|seasons]] of ''[[The Prince of Tennis]]'' [[anime]] series are directed by Takayuki Hamaااات animated by Trans Arts, and co-produced by [[Nihon Ad Systems]], [[J.C.Staff]], and [[Production I.G]]. The two seasons originally aired on the [[Terrestrial television|terrestrial]] Japanese network [[TV Tokyo]] from October 2002 to August 2003. The anime is an adaption of Konomi's ''Prince of Tennis'' [[manga]] series created in 2000.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.viz.com/products/products.php?&series_id=187&section=profiles |archive-url= https://archive.today/20061018201257/http://www.viz.com/products/products.php?&series_id=187&section=profiles |url-status= dead |archive-date= 2006-10-18 |title= Viz Profiles – Takeshi Konomi |publisher= [[Viz Media]] |accessdate= 2008-02-11 }}</ref> The series revolves around a 12-year-old [[tennis]] prodigy named [[Ryoma Echizen]], who moves back to his native Japan in order to attend his [[Nanjiro Echizen|father's]] [[alma mater]], a private [[middle school]] famous for its strong tennis team.
[[Viz Media]] handled the distribution of the series in North America,<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.viz.com/products/products.php?series_id=735 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20070520181424/http://www.viz.com/products/products.php?series_id=735 |url-status= dead |archive-date= 2007-05-20 |title= Viz Products – The Prince of Tennis |publisher= [[Viz Media]] |accessdate= 2008-02-11 }}</ref> where the anime debuted as [[streaming media]] on Viz's and [[Cartoon Network]]'s joint online broadband service called [[Toonami Jetstream]] on July 14, 2006.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2006-04-25/cartoon-network-viz-launch-free-broadband-service |title= Cartoon Network, Viz Launch Free Broadband Service |publisher= [[Anime News Network]] |accessdate= 2008-02-11}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2006-07-14/toonami-rides-jetstream-to-early-arrival |title= Toonami Rides Jetstream to Early Arrival |publisher= [[Anime News Network]] |accessdate= 2008-02-11}}</ref> It first aired on North American television as part of [[Toonami]]'s Saturday programming block on December 23, 2006.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2006-12-05/prince-of-tennis-mar-coming-to-toonami |title= Prince of Tennis, MÄR Coming to Toonami |publisher= [[Anime News Network]] |accessdate= 2008-02-11}}</ref> In April 2021, [[Funimation]] announced they acquired the series.<ref>{{cite web|title=The Prince of Tennis Joins the Funimation Family, Starting With Game of Future OVAs|url=https://www.funimation.com/blog/2021/04/02/the-prince-of-tennis-joins-the-funimation-family-starting-with-game-of-future-ovas/|website=Funimation|date=April 2, 2021|access-date=April 2, 2021}}</ref>
Four pieces of [[theme music]] are used for the episodes in seasons three and four: two opening themes and two ending themes. The first opening theme, "[[Kimeru#Singles|Make You Free]]" by [[Kimeru]] and Hisoca, and the first ending theme, "White Line" by Aozu - the [[Seiyū|voice actors]] of [[Ryoma Echizen]], [[Tezuka Kunimitsu]], [[Shusuke Fuji]], and [[Shuichiro Oishi]] - are used from episode fifty-four to seventy-five. The second opening theme, "Long Way" by Ikuo, and the second ending theme, {{nihongo|"Kaze no Tabibito"|風の旅人||lit. Wind Traveler}} by [[Fureai (band)|Fureai]] (ふれあい), are used for the remaining episodes of the two seasons.
==Episode list==
===Season 3===
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====Kanto Tournament Saga – Part I: Hyotei Academy (Eps. 54–69)====
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| EpisodeNumber   = 54
| Title           = Kaoru's Special Training
| AltTitle        = Kaoru no Tokkun
| RAltTitle       = &nbsp;({{Nihongo2|薫の特訓}})
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2002|10|23}}
| ShortSummary    = During the tournament combination drawings, Seigaku learns of their next opponent, Hyotei Academy. Meanwhile, in preparation for Seigaku's next match, Kaido trains especially hard in order to perfect his Boomerang Snake, in which Inui decides to help him with for a price: to become his doubles' partner. Also, Hyotei's rigorous regular selection process is revealed!
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| EpisodeNumber   = 55
| Title           = Hyotei Presses Near
| AltTitle        = Semarikuru Hyōtei
| RAltTitle       = &nbsp;({{Nihongo2|迫りくる氷帝}})
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2002|10|30}}
| ShortSummary    = [[Seishun Academy|Seigaku]] arrives at the tennis court for their upcoming match, but [[Shuichiro Oishi]] is delayed after stopping to help a falling pregnant woman on his way to the match. [[Takeshi Momoshiro]] runs to take Oishi's place at the hospital, but discovers Oishi sustained an injury in the process. Oishi pleads with Momoshiro to play in his stead. Ryoma is the sub this time, as due to his small stature, the team feels he may be unable to withstand strong attacks from their opponents.
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| EpisodeNumber   = 56
| Title           = Doubles for Three
| AltTitle        = Sannin no Daburusu
| RAltTitle       = &nbsp;({{Nihongo2|3人のダブルス}})
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2002|11|6}}
| ShortSummary    = Due Oishi's absence, Momoshiro ends up playing [[Types of tennis match|doubles]] with [[Eiji Kikumaru]], but the latter is unable to play to his fullest. However, once Eiji gets used to Momoshiro's presence, he begins to play in his normal play style. Oishi later shows up to cheer for them on the sidelines, encouraging the two to play to their fullest.
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| EpisodeNumber   = 57
| Title           = Scud Serve
| AltTitle        = Sukaddo Sābu
| RAltTitle       = &nbsp;({{Nihongo2|スッカドサーブ}})
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2002|11|13}}
| ShortSummary    = After Momoshiro and Eiji beat their opponents, [[Sadaharu Inui]] and [[Kaoru Kaido]] play against [[List of The Prince of Tennis characters#Ryo Shishido|Ryo Shishido]] and [[List of The Prince of Tennis characters#Chotaro Ohtori|Chotaro Ohtori]] pair. To start off the match, Ohtori shows them his Scud Serve, a super fast serve verging on 200 km/h. Since the serve was not in Inui's data, the pair has difficulty in trying to return it.
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| EpisodeNumber   = 58
| Title           = The Worst Compatibility
| AltTitle        = Saiaku no Aishō!?
| RAltTitle       = &nbsp;({{Nihongo2|最悪の相性!?}})
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2002|11|20}}
| ShortSummary    = Neither Inui nor Kaido can react fast enough to Ohtori's Scud Serve. Even after Inui removes his weighted wrist bands; which granted him more speed, still wasn't enough to return the Scud Serve. As the Seigaku pair struggle, [[Keigo Atobe]], Hyotei's captain, reflects back on how hard Shishido and Ohtori trained for this.
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| EpisodeNumber   = 59
| Title           = The Hidden Trouble
| AltTitle        = Akunaki Kodawari
| RAltTitle       = &nbsp;({{Nihongo2|あくなきこだわり}})
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2002|11|27}}
| ShortSummary    = As Inui reveals that he only needs data on Shishido and Ohtori because he has completed all the others, his past of how he took interest in Data Tennis is revealed. After Inui gathers the required data, Inui and Kaido finally make a comeback. However, even after Kaido reveals he has mastered his Boomerang Snake technique, the other team still proves formidable as they are able to return it, allowing them to secure their win.
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{{Episode list
| EpisodeNumber   = 60
| Title           = Power vs. Power
| AltTitle        = Pawā VS Pawā
| RAltTitle       = &nbsp;({{Nihongo2|パワーVSパワー}})
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2002|12|4}}
| ShortSummary    = [[List of The Prince of Tennis characters#Munehiro Kabaji|Munehiro Kabaji]] and [[Takashi Kawamura (The Prince of Tennis)|Takashi Kawamura]] battle it out with a power duel.
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{{Episode list
| EpisodeNumber   = 61
| Title           = Duel of Hadokyu!
| AltTitle        = Hadōkyū Gassen!
| RAltTitle       = &nbsp;({{Nihongo2|波動球合戦!}})
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2002|12|11}}
| ShortSummary    = Kawamura uses the one and two-handed Hadokyu, but Kabaji copies it. It becomes a duel of whose arm will last longest, which results in both sides sustaining injuries and neither side winning.
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{{Episode list
| EpisodeNumber   = 62
| Title           = The Disappearing Serve
| AltTitle        = Kieru Sābu
| RAltTitle       = &nbsp;({{Nihongo2|消えるサーブ}})
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2002|12|18}}
| ShortSummary    = [[Shusuke Fuji]] wants to pay [[List of The Prince of Tennis characters#Jirou Akutagawa|Jirou Akutagawa]] back for defeating Yuta, and he also wants to win for Kawamura, who was injured along with Kabaji. Fuji thus reveals a very special serve.
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{{Episode list
| EpisodeNumber   = 63
| Title           = The Last Triple Counter
| AltTitle        = Saigo no Toripuru Kauntā
| RAltTitle       = &nbsp;({{Nihongo2|最後のトリプルカウンター}})
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2002|12|25}}
| ShortSummary    = Fuji shows the last of his Triple Counter, Hakugei, and defeats Jirou.
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{{Episode list
| EpisodeNumber   = 64
| Title           = Compilation stories TeniPuri
| AltTitle        = Bangaihen Tenipuri
| RAltTitle       = &nbsp;({{Nihongo2|番外編 てにぷり}})
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2003|1|8}}
| ShortSummary    = Short stories involving [[super deformed]] versions of the characters; includes "Super Soldier", "Beware of Snow White?!", and "Jump out! Seigaku".
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| EpisodeNumber   = 65
| Title           = Become Seigaku's Pillar of Support
| AltTitle        = Seigaku no Hashira ni Nare
| RAltTitle       = &nbsp;({{Nihongo2|青学の柱になれ}})
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2003|1|15}}
| ShortSummary    = [[Kunimitsu Tezuka]], Seigaku's captain, faces off against Atobe, while Oishi reminisces about his promise to Tezuka: they would take Seigaku to the Nationals; and how Tezuka's arm was injured when they were first years.
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{{Episode list
| EpisodeNumber   = 66
| Title           = Rondo Towards Destruction
| AltTitle        = Hametsu e no Rondo
| RAltTitle       = &nbsp;({{Nihongo2|破滅への輪舞曲}})
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2003|1|22}}
| ShortSummary    = Atobe shows his special two-part [[Smash (tennis)|smash]], the Rondo Towards Destruction.
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{{Episode list
| EpisodeNumber   = 67
| Title           = End of the ball
| AltTitle        = Saigo no Ikkyū
| RAltTitle       = &nbsp;({{Nihongo2|最後の一球}})
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2003|1|29}}
| ShortSummary    = Tezuka continues to use his left hand, even though he is aware of the injuries he may further sustain.
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| EpisodeNumber   = 68
| Title           = The Never Ending Tie-Break
| AltTitle        = Owarinaki Taiburēku
| RAltTitle       = &nbsp;({{Nihongo2|終わりなきタイブレーク}})
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2003|2|5}}
| ShortSummary    = Atobe and Tezuka continue the match, and enters a long tie-break, until Atobe finally wins. Ryoma then plays the last match against [[List of The Prince of Tennis characters#Wakashi Hiyoshi|Wakashi Hiyoshi]], and wins with his Drive B, but also reveals that through watching Tezuka's match he also picked up the Captain's speciality shot. Ryoma also seems to be stronger.
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| EpisodeNumber   = 69
| Title           = Who Will be a Regular?
| AltTitle        = Regyurā no Za wa Dare no Te ni?
| RAltTitle       = &nbsp;({{Nihongo2|レギュラーの座は誰の手に?}})
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2003|2|12}}
| ShortSummary    = [[Kachiro Kato]], a Seigaku freshman, gets upset with [[Masashi Arai]] and his friends for being insensitive to the regulars who have injuries. They battle it out on the courts, and whoever loses has to quit the tennis club.
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====Tezuka's Departure saga (Filler eps. 70–75)====
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| EpisodeNumber   = 70
| Title           = Tennis vs. Ping Pong
| AltTitle        = Tenisu VS Pinpon
| RAltTitle       = &nbsp;({{Nihongo2|テニスVSピンポン}})
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2003|2|19}}
| ShortSummary    = During Seigaku's club day, Ryoma participates in [[Table tennis|ping pong]], while other members of the team participate in various sports as well. He gets challenged by a prodigy ex-ping pong member.
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| EpisodeNumber   = 71
| Title           = It's a date!
| AltTitle        = Dēto Da!
| RAltTitle       = &nbsp;({{Nihongo2|デートだ!}})
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2003|2|26}}
| ShortSummary    = [[Ann Tachibana]] asks Momoshiro for a date, but Momoshiro forces Ryoma to join too. Inui was nearby and thought these three were a love triangle and calls almost all the regulars to see this. It turned out to be a tennis date at the street tennis court. Kamio sees Ann and Momo and gets jealous, leading to Fuji mistaking the love triangle 'relationship' to a love square 'relationship' – between Momo, Echizen, Kamio and Ann. At the end, players from different schools play doubles match – Ryoma and Shinji Ibu against Akira Kamio and Momoshiro.
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{{Episode list
| EpisodeNumber   = 72
| Title           = Kaoru becomes Ryoma
| AltTitle        = Kaoru, Ryōma ni Naru
| RAltTitle       = &nbsp;({{Nihongo2|薫, リョーマになる}})
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2003|3|5}}
| ShortSummary    = Kaido is forced to impersonate Ryoma due to a mistake in a tennis magazine by Shiba, a reporter, and ends up playing a match with Momoshiro.
He also earns himself a few fans.
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{{Episode list
| EpisodeNumber   = 73
| Title           = Tezuka's Decision
| AltTitle        = Tezuka no Ketsui
| RAltTitle       = &nbsp;({{Nihongo2|手塚の決意}})
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2003|3|12}}
| ShortSummary    = Oishi tells everyone to come at midnight for a surprise trip to the mountains. Tezuka later reveals his decision to leave for Germany.
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{{Episode list
| EpisodeNumber   = 74
| Title           = A Message for Echizen
| AltTitle        = Echizen he no Messēji
| RAltTitle       = &nbsp;({{Nihongo2|越前へのメッセージ}})
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2003|3|19}}
| ShortSummary    = Tezuka challenges Ryoma to another match using his right hand, and successfully uses the right-handed Tezuka Zone against him.
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| EpisodeNumber   = 75
| Title           = Farewell, Tezuka Kunimitsu
| AltTitle        = Saraba, Tezuka Kunimitsu
| RAltTitle       = &nbsp;({{Nihongo2|さらば, 手塚国光}})
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2003|3|26}}
| ShortSummary    = Ryoma finally breaks the Tezuka Zone, but still loses in the end. Tezuka leaves for Germany.
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====Kanto Tournament Saga – Part II: Josei Shonan Jr. High (Semi-Filler eps. 76–78)====
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| EpisodeNumber   = 76
| Title           = Seigaku vs. Josei Shonan
| AltTitle        = Seigaku tai Jōsei Shōnan
| RAltTitle       = &nbsp;({{Nihongo2|青学対城成湘南}})
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2003|4|9}}
| ShortSummary    = The members of the [[Josei Shonan Middle School|Josei Shonan]] team are introduced. Their training techniques are one-of-a-kind. Finally, the match between Seigaku and Josei is starting.
The Josei coach tries to scout Ryoma over when they meet near the entrance but is rejected.
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| EpisodeNumber   = 77
| Title           = Fight of the Calm and the Passionate
| AltTitle        = Reisei to Jyōnetsu no Tatakai
| RAltTitle       = &nbsp;({{Nihongo2|冷静と情熱の戦い}})
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2003|4|16}}
| ShortSummary    = Momoshiro is easily provoked by Josei Shonan's "unit", but gets his act together and makes a comeback. However, when Momo accidentally drinks some of Inui's experimental Juice, Seigaku is forced to forfeit the doubles two game.
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| EpisodeNumber   = 78
| Title           = Thunderbolt
| AltTitle        = Sandāboruto
| RAltTitle       = &nbsp;({{Nihongo2|サンダーボルト}})
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2003|4|23}}
| ShortSummary    = The "Golden Pair" of Seigaku has to play with a very weird combination of Josei Shonan members in the doubles one match.
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|}</onlyinclude>
===Season 4===
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====Kanto Tournament Saga – Part III: Josei Shonan's 2nd Playoffs (Semi-Filler eps. 79–85)====
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| EpisodeNumber   = 79
| Title           = I formation
| AltTitle        = I (Ai) Fōmēshon
| RAltTitle       = &nbsp;({{Nihongo2|I (アイ) フォーメーション}})
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2003|4|30}}
| ShortSummary    = The Golden Pair reveals the I Formation, a new formation similar to the Australian Formation, and win the game.
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| EpisodeNumber   = 80
| Title           = Style of the Pretender
| AltTitle        = Puritendā Senbō
| RAltTitle       = &nbsp;({{Nihongo2|プリテンダーの戦法}})
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2003|5|7}}
| ShortSummary    = [[List of The Prince of Tennis characters#Hiroshi Wakato|Hiroshi Wakato]], the copy genius of Josei Shonan, faces off against Kaido, who struggles to overcome Wakato's change-over technique.
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| EpisodeNumber   = 81
| Title           = Viper vs. Fake Viper
| AltTitle        = Mamushi VS Nise Mamushi
| RAltTitle       = &nbsp;({{Nihongo2|マムシVSニセマムシ}})
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2003|5|14}}
| ShortSummary    = Kaido continues to struggle against Wakato's technique, until he notices the key to Wakato's play style.
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{{Episode list
| EpisodeNumber   = 82
| Title           = Hanamura's Temptation
| AltTitle        = Hanamura no Yūwaku
| RAltTitle       = &nbsp;({{Nihongo2|華村の誘惑}})
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2003|5|21}}
| ShortSummary    = The Kaido/Wakato match goes to a tie-break and Kaido must overcome his fiercest opponent – himself. In the end, Kaido prevails and takes the win.
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| EpisodeNumber   = 83
| Title           = The Best Masterpiece
| AltTitle        = Saikō no Sakuhin
| RAltTitle       = &nbsp;({{Nihongo2|最高の作品}})
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2003|5|28}}
| ShortSummary    = Singles two – Ryoma Echizen and [[List of The Prince of Tennis characters#Reiji Shinjo|Reiji Shinjo]] commences, with Ryoma seemingly heading for an easy victory until Shinjo introduces his Mirage technique. Of course, Ryoma understands this trick after a while and is able to 'seal' this technique. Things seem to go well for Ryoma again but he suddenly gets 'attacked' !
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| EpisodeNumber   = 84
| Title           = Deep Impulse
| AltTitle        = Dīpu Inparusu
| RAltTitle       = &nbsp;({{Nihongo2|ディープ·インパルス}})
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2003|6|4}}
| ShortSummary    = Shinjo's old aggressive tennis style is revealed. His old style was previously sealed by Josei's coach, Aoi Hanamura, because it injured the opponent, causing him to want to quit tennis. He also injures Ryoma's face a couple of times but Ryoma has his counter-attack ready. Josei regulars are shocked to see Shinjo losing to the chibi freshman from Seigaku.
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| EpisodeNumber   = 85
| Title           = The Result of the Deadly Duel
| AltTitle        = Shitō no Hate
| RAltTitle       = &nbsp;({{Nihongo2|死闘の果て}})
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2003|6|11}}
| ShortSummary    = Ryoma overcomes the deadly power of Shijo's technique, Deep Impulse, and wins the game. The team then celebrates at Kawamura's [[sushi]] restaurant. As promised, losers have to eat wasabi sushi – Inui and Momoshiro in danger!
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====Recreation Saga – Part I (Eps. 87–90)====
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| EpisodeNumber   = 86
| Title           = High on Rhythm!
| AltTitle        = Rizumu ni High!
| RAltTitle       = &nbsp;({{Nihongo2|リズムにHigh!}})
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2003|6|18}}
| ShortSummary    = [[List of The Prince of Tennis characters#Kiyosumi Sengoku|Kiyosumi Sengoku]] of [[Yamabuki Middle School|Yamabuki]] faces [[List of The Prince of Tennis characters#Akira Kamio|Akira Kamio]] of [[Fudomine Middle School|Fudomine]] in a match of attrition.
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{{Episode list
| EpisodeNumber   = 87
| Title           = Prince of Tennis Special!
| AltTitle        = Tenisu no Ōjisama Supersharuna!
| RAltTitle       = &nbsp;({{Nihongo2|テニスの王子様スペシャル!}})
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2003|6|25}}
| ShortSummary    = The Seigaku team goes [[bowling]]. Coach Ryuzaki divides the team into six teams of two. Inui introduces his new drink 'Aozu'. He arranged the rules that the gutter balls will be given the shot (a small glass of Aozu) and the loser will be given the whole drink. Everyone is knocked out by Aozu including Fuji (who could resist Inui's Juice). Also he introduces 'Akazu' for the winner.
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{{Episode list
| EpisodeNumber   = 88
| Title           = Prince of Tennis Special!
| AltTitle        = Tenisu no Ōjisama Supersharuna!
| RAltTitle       = &nbsp;({{Nihongo2|テニスの王子様スペシャル!}})
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2003|6|25}}
| ShortSummary    = A short super deformed story, where Inui loses his glasses, follows the bowling fiasco.
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{{Episode list
| EpisodeNumber   = 89
| Title           = Seigaku, Dadada Dan
| AltTitle        = Seigaku, Dadada Dan
| RAltTitle       = &nbsp;({{Nihongo2|青学, ダダダ壇}})
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2003|7|2}}
| ShortSummary    = [[Taichi Dan]] of Yamabuki arrives at Seigaku to challenge Ryoma to a match.
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{{Episode list
| EpisodeNumber   = 90
| Title           = Cheap Housing Beach Volleyball
| AltTitle        = Bōsō Bīchibarē
| RAltTitle       = &nbsp;({{Nihongo2|房総ビーチバレー}})
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2003|7|9}}
| ShortSummary    = The Seigaku team goes to the beach, where Sasabe and his father turns up for a beach volleyball challenge against Ryoma and Kaido.
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====Kanto Tournament Saga – Part IV: The Semifinals – Rokkaku Jr. High (Eps. 91–97)====
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| EpisodeNumber   = 91
| Title           = Rokkaku's Freshman Captain
| AltTitle        = Rokkaku Chū no Ichinensei Buchō
| RAltTitle       = &nbsp;({{Nihongo2|六角中の一年生部長}})
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2003|7|16}}
| ShortSummary    = Seigaku's regulars meet [[Rokkaku Middle School]]'s regulars on their way home, and [[List of The Prince of Tennis characters#Kentaro Aoi|Kentaro Aoi]] has a practice match with Ryoma Echizen, revealing Kentaro's great ball control.
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{{Episode list
| EpisodeNumber   = 92
| Title           = The Boy with the Long Racket
| AltTitle        = Naga Raketto no Otoko
| RAltTitle       = &nbsp;({{Nihongo2|長ラケットの男}})
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2003|7|23}}
| ShortSummary    = [[List of The Prince of Tennis characters#Harukaze Kurobane|Harukaze "Bane" Kurobane]] and [[List of The Prince of Tennis characters#Hikaru Amane|Hikaru "Davide" Amane]], who has a long racket, have a match against Momoshiro and Kawamura in doubles.
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{{Episode list
| EpisodeNumber   = 93
| Title           = Dash Hadokyu
| AltTitle        = Dasshu Hadōkyū
| RAltTitle       = &nbsp;({{Nihongo2|ダッシュ波動球}})
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2003|7|30}}
| ShortSummary    = Kawamura develops a new technique that knocks out the rackets of their opponent. Though their opponent is surprised and worried about Kawamura's Dash Hadokyu, they find out that Kawamura can only use it once per game, otherwise, it will destroy his wrist.
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{{Episode list
| EpisodeNumber   = 94
| Title           = The Secret Plan to Seal Kikumaru
| AltTitle        = Kikumaru Fūji no Hisaku
| RAltTitle       = &nbsp;({{Nihongo2|菊丸封じの秘策}})
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2003|8|6}}
| ShortSummary    = Eiji's acrobatic play is sealed by Rokkaku's [[Saeki Kojirō]], until he reveals his amazing Seal Step. Unfortunately, Eiji's stamina is drained easily.
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{{Episode list
| EpisodeNumber   = 95
| Title           = Tsubame Gaeshi, Broken
| AltTitle        = Tsubame Gaeshi, Yaburetari!
| RAltTitle       = &nbsp;({{Nihongo2|つばめ返し, 破れたり!}})
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2003|8|13}}
| ShortSummary    = Fuji's Tsubame Gaeshi becomes useless due to Rokkaku's [[List of The Prince of Tennis characters#Marehiko Itsuki|Marehiko Itsuki]]'s ability to hit a sinker, ball with no spin. Fuji then makes Itsuki hit a cord ball, thus creating a slight spin, allowing Fuji to use Tsubame Gaeshi again.
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}}
{{Episode list
| EpisodeNumber   = 96
| Title           = Ryoma, Get Pumped!
| AltTitle        = Moero Ryōma!
| RAltTitle       = &nbsp;({{Nihongo2|燃えろリョーマ!}})
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2003|8|20}}
| ShortSummary    = Ryoma fights Kentaro Aoi in a game that continues for over 3 hours and has to continue to the next day because of the setting sun.
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}}
{{Episode list
| EpisodeNumber   = 97
| Title           = Finishing Smash
| AltTitle        = Ketchaku no Sumasshu
| RAltTitle       = &nbsp;({{Nihongo2|決着のスマッシュ}})
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2003|8|27}}
| ShortSummary    = Ryoma and Aoi can't sleep because they are so pumped up from their game. They both go to the courts and decide to play an unofficial game in the early morning, before the sun is up. When the rest of the Seigaku team arrives at the playing time, they can't find Ryoma and they think something's wrong but then they find him and Aoi fast asleep in the grass with all their stuff. The match continues where it left off and Ryoma manages to win the game by using his Drive B with a slight variation.
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}}
|}</onlyinclude>
==See also==
*[[List of The Prince of Tennis episodes|List of ''The Prince of Tennis'' episodes]]
*''[[Tennis no Ōjisama – Futari no Samurai]]''
==References==
;General
*{{cite web |url= http://www.tv-tokyo.co.jp/anime/tennipri/story.html |title= TV Tokyo's The Prince of Tennis site |publisher= [[TV Tokyo]] |accessdate= 2008-02-11 |language= Japanese}}
;Specific
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