The Prince of Tennis (2001)
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The Prince of Tennis is streaming in Japan on Netflix, Hulu, U-NEXT.
What the audience says
The Prince of Tennis rates well above most Japanese series. It carries an 8.4/10 on TMDB across 151 ratings — comfortably clear of the pack. Episodes clock in around 22 minutes. In Japan you can stream it on Netflix, Hulu, U-NEXT.
Is it worth starting?
This is 7 seasons deep — Japanese animation, leaning comedy. There's a lot of it, which is either the appeal or the problem depending on your week.
- Why
- It rates 8.4/10 on 151 ratings so far — a strong early showing.
- Skip if
- you don't want to start something several seasons deep
- Best for
- A long run rather than a single sitting
Story
Tennis prodigiy Ryoma Echizen enters the tennis powerhouse Seishun Academy. Once he fights his way onto the team, the game will never be the same.
Good to know
| Runtime | ~22 min per episode |
| Genre | Animation / Comedy |
| Language | Japanese |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Cast
Where to watch in Japan
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 27 Sept 2026 — platforms may change over time.
More: Everything new on Netflix · All Netflix titles in Japan
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