Ryoma Echizen
The Prince of Tennis character
Ryoma Echizen
Created by	Takeshi Konomi
Voiced by	Junko Minagawa (Japanese) David Neil Black (English)
Profile
Age	12
Date of birth	December 24
Class	1-2
Known relatives	Nanjiro Echizen (father) Rinko Echizen (mother) Ryoga Echizen (adopted brother) Nanako Meino (cousin)
School	Seigaku
Style	All-Rounder, Left-handed, Ambidextrous grip

Ryoma Echizen (越前 リョーマ, Echizen Ryōma^?) is a fictional character and the protagonist of the anime and manga series The Prince of Tennis. is a popular Japanese Manga written and illustrated by Takeshi Konomi. is a Japanese Mangaka. He owns a cat called Kahluamilk who he uses to assist him in drawing "Karupin" a character in his "The Prince of Tennis" is a Seiyū affiliated with Haikyo. She is well-known for voicing young boys although she has done "feminine" lady roles as well as flirtatious women Events 563 - The Byzantine church Hagia Sophia in Constantinople is dedicated for the second time after being destroyed by Earthquakes is a fictional character in the Anime and Manga series The Prince of Tennis. is the first Prince of Tennis film It is probably set after Ryoma returns from the US Open proven by him saying that he had been on a cruise during the Open hinting he This article is a list of Fictional characters from the Anime and Manga series The Prince of Tennis created by Takeshi Konomi or for short is a Fictional junior high school in the Anime and Manga series The Prince of Tennis, created by Takeshi Konomi In Tennis, a player uses different strategies that both enhance his own strengths and exploit his opponent's weaknesses in order to gain the advantage and win more points Ambidexterity is the state of being equally adept in the use of both right and left Appendages (such as the Hands) The Protagonist or main character is the central figure of a story. (anime in Japanese, ˈmɑŋgə is the Japanese word for Comics (sometimes called komikku コミック and print Cartoons In their modern form manga date from shortly is a popular Japanese Manga written and illustrated by Takeshi Konomi. Ryoma is the son of Nanjiro Echizen, formerly known as 'Samurai Nanjiro' during his days as a former professional tennis player and of Rinko Takeuchi-Echizen, a sweet tempered attorney. is a fictional character in the Anime and Manga series The Prince of Tennis. Tennis is a sport played between two players ( singles) or between two teams of two players each ( doubles) Ryoma gains the nickname "Samurai Junior" later in the series. He makes his first appearance when he criticizes a high school student about his tennis knowledge. High school is the name used in some parts of the world (in particular Scotland, North America and Australia) to describe an institution As the main character, Ryoma is among the most popular characters in the series.

In the fourth Shonen Jump character popularity poll of series, Ryoma came in third place. sometimes known as Weekly Jump and better known as Shōnen Jump, is one of the longest-running weekly Manga compilations in Japan ^[1]

Contents 1 Overview 1.1 Background 1.2 Personality 2 Tennis style and techniques 3 Tounament Matches 4 Notable matches 4.1 Kaoru Kaidoh 4.2 Sadaharu Inui 4.3 Shinji Ibu 4.4 Kunimitsu Tezuka 4.5 Kunimitsu Tezuka (anime only) 4.6 Akaya Kirihara (manga version) 4.7 Genichirou Sanada (manga version) 4.8 Genichirou Sanada (anime version) 4.9 Kei Tanishi 4.10 Keigo Atobe 4.11 Kintarō Tooyama 4.12 Seiichi Yukimura 5 Mada mada dane 6 Reception 7 Actors 8 References

Overview

Background

Ryoma is a first year student at Seishun Academy ('Seigaku' for short), which he attends immediately after his arrival in Japan after formerly residing in the United States. or for short is a Fictional junior high school in the Anime and Manga series The Prince of Tennis, created by Takeshi Konomi Although only a first year in middle school, Ryoma had already earned notoriety through winning four consecutive titles in the American Junior Tennis tournaments – all in a little over a year. Middle school or Junior High School serves as a "bridge" between the Elementary School and the High School Due to his nearly invincible tennis play, Ryoma has earned the label 'prodigy' by the age of twelve. His looks and confidence make him highly popular with ladies, although he seems not to notice, having his focus exclusively on tennis.

He is an all-court tennis player with many special shots and abilities. One of Ryoma's greatest talents is his ability to learn new techniques after only seeing them performed a few times. He also has an amazing amount of stamina and does not sweat as much as the other players. Along with fellow Seigaku regular Eiji Kikumaru, Ryoma is known to have an exceptional talent for seeing moving objects. is a fictional character in the Anime and Manga The Prince of Tennis. He does not go easy on himself and pushes himself more, rather than letting himself rest.

Although he is left-handed, his famous Twist Serve is only effective when delivered from the dominant hand of his opponents (i. A serve (or more formally a service) in Tennis is a shot to start a point. e. he uses his right hand when serving against right-handed players). He occasionally plays tennis with his right hand as either a handicap for weaker opponents or a way to test his opponent's abilities. When the need for returning at a difficult angle or distance arises, Ryoma also incorporates the use of "nitōryū", or ambidexterity. Ambidexterity is the state of being equally adept in the use of both right and left Appendages (such as the Hands)

Ryoma also demonstrates prowess in other sports, such as bowling, table tennis, and billiards. Bowling is a Game / Sport in which players attempt to score points by rolling a Bowling ball along a flat surface either into objects called pins His abilities in beach volleyball, however, may be questioned. When the Seigaku students go to the beach during the anime series, Ryoma plays well when paired with Kaidoh. However, he plays quite poorly in the OVA when paired with Tezuka. In the same event in the manga, Ryoma, paired with Rokkaku's Kentaro Aoi, plays decently only after activating Muga no Kyōchi. It is possible however, that the second time, they were using a beach ball, which was too light for any tennis related moves.

His catchphrase in the Japanese anime is "mada mada dane," literally meaning "no, not yet" or "not good enough. is a Fictional character and the Protagonist of the Anime and Manga series The Prince of Tennis. " In the American version, it is translated as "A ways to go. "

His favorite subject is Science, but having been brought up in the United States, Ryoma is fluent in English, which his classmates admire him for. Science (from the Latin scientia, meaning " Knowledge " or "knowing" is the effort to discover, and increase human understanding English is a West Germanic language originating in England and is the First language for most people in the United Kingdom, the United States He is also the object of admiration of his own fan club in school, which is led by Tomoka Osakada. His favorite racquet is Bridgestone Dynabeam Grandea. In the manga, he is shown wearing Fila shoes, cap and shirt.

In the Prince of Tennis movie Futari no Samurai, Ryoma supposedly has an older brother named Ryoga Echizen, but the latter is later revealed to simply be a child that Nanjiro took in a few years ago. is the first Prince of Tennis film It is probably set after Ryoma returns from the US Open proven by him saying that he had been on a cruise during the Open hinting he is the first Prince of Tennis film It is probably set after Ryoma returns from the US Open proven by him saying that he had been on a cruise during the Open hinting he

Personality

Ryoma can be quite arrogant at times, but is usually able to back up his statements with his tennis skills. He is usually distrustful of other tennis players, and Ryoma often provokes his opponent before a match. In the beginning of the series, Ryoma is not taken seriously by the other students at his school, especially at the Seigaku Tennis Club. It is only after he beats three of Seigaku's regulars ( Kaido and Momo and Inui) that he gains respect from fellow club members.

Ryoma is arrogant by nature, yet he can be very childish at times. He is also unafraid almost to the point of recklessness, but rarely gets angry or out of control. In the TeniPuri family chibi episodes, Ryoma is the oldest son of the family and always gets into all sorts of trouble.

At the beginning of the series, all of Ryoma's tennis skills are a copy of his father's. With the help of his team captain, Kunimitsu Tezuka, Ryoma realizes his need to develop his own style of tennis if he intends to reach his goal and defeat his father. is a Fictional character in The Prince of Tennis universe created by Takeshi Konomi.

With each match, it becomes apparent that Ryoma not only brings his potential to the front, but that he is constantly reaching a new point in the state of self-actualization – especially so during crucial points in a match. Although he views each opponent as a stepping stone of advancement, Tezuka soon becomes the wall that Ryoma has set up for himself in order to achieve actual greatness.

Although Ryoma has a rather tunneled vision as to whom he considers a rival (his father, Tezuka, and Fuji), there are many that view the first year as just that. One of the more notable examples of this in the anime is Kevin Smith, the son of the tennis coach George Smith, who was defeated by Nanjiro Echizen fifteen years ago in defense of George's pupil Rinko Takeuchi, who becomes Ryoma's mother. Kevin appears later in the series in the "friendly" match between the U. S. and Japan. Kevin became obsessed with wanting to play Ryoma because of their pasts, whereas in the beginning Ryoma regarded Kevin's threats with a rather unconcerned attitude until he saw him play against Yamabuki's Jin Akutsu in the streets. ₩ is a national caliber tennis team in the manga and anime Prince of Tennis. Tezuka was unimpressed with Ryoma's attitude toward the matches, and as a result, Ryoma is forced to earn his place as a reserve player.

Ryoma also cares much about his family cat Karupin. In episode 27, Karupin follows Ryoma to school after he accidentally packs its toy into his bag. After he discovers the fact, he frantically searches for his cat around the district.

Tennis style and techniques

Twist Serve (ツイスト サーブ, Twist Serve^?)

A serve Ryoma typically performs with his right hand, though it needs to be hit with the opponent's dominant hand. A serve (or more formally a service) in Tennis is a shot to start a point. The twist serve is Ryoma's most notable shot. A serve (or more formally a service) in Tennis is a shot to start a point. It is meant to shoot towards the opponent's face, making it difficult to return. He can perform it with his left hand when he is facing left-handed opponents. He claims that he does this so he can hit the opponent in the face with the ball.

In the English dubbed version of Prince of Tennis, the twist serve is referred to as the kick serve, which is similar to the twist serve, but is considered to be less powerful and easier to perform than the twist serve. A serve (or more formally a service) in Tennis is a shot to start a point.

Twist Smash (ツイスト スマッシュ, tsuisuto sumasshu^?)

The Twist Serve in the form of a smash. An overhead smash in Tennis is a shot that is hit above the head with a serve -like motion The ball changes direction after it hits the ground . He uses this shot to win his game against Shinji Ibu from Fudomine Junior High.

Twist Serve Tornado (OVA only)

The Twist Serve curves to the face in an abnormal way.

Drive A (ドライブ A, doraibu A^?)

A drive (topspin) volley hit towards the face at point blank range. A volley in Tennis is a shot that is hit before the ball bounces on the ground Ryoma first uses this shot during his match against Yamabuki's Jin Akutsu.

Drive B (ドライブ B, doraibu B^?)

A topspin drive volley with two consecutive bounce arcs, the shape of which form the eponymous 'B'. Ryoma usually slides up near the net and then jumps to perform the Drive B. However, during his match against Aoi Kentaro, Ryoma also uses a Drive B when he is still sliding on the ground. He then uses the force made by the ball to go even faster. Though it grants him more speed, this version lacks the regular Drive B height; due to the topsin, it curves towards the ground instead of going out.

This is Ryoma's first original shot (as opposed to moves he copies from other players), and is first used in his match against Yuta Fuji. is a fictional character from the Anime and Manga series titled The Prince of Tennis. In the English dub, it has been renamed Drive V.

Drive C (ドライブ C, doraibu C^?)

A shot similar to the COOL drive with only half the spin. It is first used by Ryoma in the National OVA against Higa Chuu. It is similar to Fuji's Tsubame Gaeshi, but both the COOL Drive and Drive C use enormous sidespin instead of underspin. Upon hitting the ground, it spins rapidly before curving across the court floor without bouncing.

Drive D (ドライブ D, doraibu D^?)

A drive that follows up a returned Drive B, it has half the spin of the Drive B, but the speed of the return is enough to get the ball past most players.

COOL Drive (COOL ドライブ, COOL doraibu^?)

A powerful smash with a huge spin that makes the ball roll instead of bouncing up. It can be used as a forehand or backhand shot. For information on the forehand of a horse see Forehand (horse The forehand in Tennis is a shot made by swinging the racquet across one's body The backhand in Tennis is a stroke hit by swinging the racquet away from one's body in the direction of where the player wants the ball to go In the manga, Ryoma uses this shot for the first time to defeat Genichirou Sanada. In the anime, he does not use it until the OVA, where he uses it against Kei Tanishi; Ryoma smashes the ball into his opponent's racquet where the ball then spins towards Kei's face.

In the Nintendo DS game Jump! Ultimate Stars, Ryoma uses this as a support attack, in which the target stops moving for a short time upon contact. The is a dual-screen Handheld game console developed and manufactured by Nintendo. is a fighting video game developed by Ganbarion and published by Nintendo for the Nintendo DS.

Samurai Drive (サムライドライブ, Samurai Doraibu^?)

A technique where Ryoma hits a powerful return toward the rope that is between the net and the pole. Because of the tremendous force, the rope slices the ball in half, resulting in both pieces going in different directions.

It was first seen during his one-point match against Kintarō Tooyama, but only the outcome of the ball was shown, not the technique itself. Ryoma first shows how the technique is done during his match against Seiichi Yukimura, which is also when its name is revealed.

Muga no Kyōchi (無我の境地, Muga no Kyōchi^?, trans. State of Self Actualization)

A state in which the user naturally intakes all techniques he sees and can perfectly copy them. Ryoma enters this for the first time in an unofficial match against Akaya Kirihara, and controls it for the first time in his match against Genichirou Sanada (both occurrences take place in the manga). is a fictional character in the Manga and Anime The Prince of Tennis.

The Samurai's Eye (侍の目, Samurai no Me^?) is the anime equivalent of Muga no Kyōchi. It gives Ryoma a very dynamic play style because he is able to switch between many other player's techniques.

Muga no Kyōchi has three doors:

Hyaku Ren Jitoku no Kiwami (Pinnacle of Hard Work)

Ryoma can use Hyaku Ren Jitoku no Kiwami to focus all his energy into different parts of his body, increasing the capabilities of that body part.

Saiki Kanpatsu no Kiwami (Pinnacle of Great Wisdom)

With Saiki Kanpatsu no Kiwami, Ryoma is capable of predicting the number of shots he needs to win a point.

Teni Muhō No Kiwami (Pinnacle of Perfection)

In this state, Ryoma's hair and eyes turn green, along with most of his hair spiking upwards. Ryoma then uses Teni Muhō No Kiwami to hit the ball at a speed that cannot be seen, unless one reviews it on a video monitor.

According to Nanjiro, there was no such thing as Teni Muhō to begin with. It was simply the feeling that one has when they first enjoy playing tennis. However, when people become too absorbed in the mechanics of tennis, they eventually forget that feeling.

Ryoma first enters all three doors during his match against Rikkai Dai's Captain Seiichi Yukimura in the National Finals.

One-footed Split Step (片足スプリットステップ, kata ashi supuritto suteppu^?)

A split step involving landing only one foot. This difference allows Ryoma to increase his speed and cover the court more effectively.

Nitōryū (二刀流, Nitōryū^? lit. Two Sword Style)

The name given to Ryoma's ambidexterity because he can play with either hand. It is a technique inherited from his father, Nanjiro Echizen. During a match, Ryoma can switch his racket to either hand, making it easier for him to return a ball, especially when his dominant hand is unable to quickly reach it.

Tezuka Zone (Samurai Zone) (手塚ゾーン, Tezuka zōn^?)

The method Tezuka uses in putting a specific spin on each ball that he hits, causing the ball to automatically return to him. Ryoma uses an incomplete version to break out of Atobe's World of Ice technique. However, it is stated in the manga that Ryoma learned this technique instinctively from playing against his father's completed version of the Samurai/Nanjiro Zone every day.

Cyclone Smash (anime only) (サイクロン スマッシュ, saikuron sumasshu^?)

An extraordinarily powerful smash done by jumping high into the air, and twisting, then un-twisting, the body back onto the ball. An overhead smash in Tennis is a shot that is hit above the head with a serve -like motion It is first shown while battling Atobe, before the Kantō finals. He later perfects the move while playing Rikkai Dai's Vice Captain Sanada.

Dragon Cyclone Smash (animated movie only)

A move where Ryoma returns the ball at a high speed, creating a cyclone around him, which he then uses as a diversion as he hits his return. In Meteorology, a cyclone refers to an area of closed circular fluid motion rotating in the same direction as the Earth.

Tounament Matches

Tournament matches

Tournament		Position	Partner	Opposing school	Opponent(s)	Score
Tokyo District Preliminaries	Round 1	Doubles 2	Takeshi Momoshiro	Gyokurin	Tomoya Izumi / Kimiyoshi Fukawa	6-2
Tokyo District Preliminaries	Finals	Singles 2	—	Fudomine Middle School	Shinji Ibu	6-4
Tokyo Prefectual Tournament	Semi-Finals	Singles 3	—	St. Rudolph	Yuta Fuji	6-4
Tokyo Prefectual Tournament	Finals	Singles 2	—	Yamabuki Middle School	Jin Akutsu	6-4
Kanto Regional Tournament	Round 1	Reserve Match	—	Hyotei Academy	Wakashi Hiyoshi	6-2
Kanto Regional Tournament	Round 2	Singles 2	—	Josei Shonan	Reiji Shinjo	6-4
Kanto Regional Tournament	Semi-Finals	Singles 1	—	Rokkaku Middle School	Kentaro Aoi	6-4
Kanto Regional Tournament	Finals	Singles 3	—	Rikkai Daigaku Fuzoku	Genichirou Sanada	7-5
National Tournament	Round 1	Singles 3	—	Higa Middle School	Kei Tanishi	7-6
National Tournament	Round 2	Singles 1	—	Hyotei Academy	Keigo Atobe	7-6
National Tournament	Semi-Finals	Singles 1	—	Shintenhouji	Kintaro Tooyama	7-6
National Tournament	Finals	Singles 1	—	Rikkai Daigaku Fuzoku	Seiichi Yukimura	6-4

Notable matches

Kaoru Kaidoh

After joining Seigaku, Ryoma plays Kaoru Kaidoh in the Ranking matches. Traditionally Tennis is played between two people in a Singles match or four players in a Doubles match officially, is one of the 47 prefectures of Japan and located on the eastern side of the main island Honshū. is a fictional character in The Prince of Tennis franchise He prefers to go by the name "Momo" instead of his family name "Momoshiro" officially, is one of the 47 prefectures of Japan and located on the eastern side of the main island Honshū. or Fudomine for short is a fictional Middle school in the popular Tennis Anime / Manga, Prince of Tennis. officially, is one of the 47 prefectures of Japan and located on the eastern side of the main island Honshū. is a school in the popular Anime / Manga series Prince of Tennis. is a fictional character from the Anime and Manga series titled The Prince of Tennis. officially, is one of the 47 prefectures of Japan and located on the eastern side of the main island Honshū. ₩ is a national caliber tennis team in the manga and anime Prince of Tennis. is a Fictional Escalator school in the Anime and Manga series The Prince of Tennis, created by Takeshi Konomi. This article is a list of Fictional characters from the Anime and Manga series The Prince of Tennis created by Takeshi Konomi is a fictional school that appears on Prince of Tennis, mostly known amongst their rivals for having a freshman captain For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Japan topics. is one of the schools in the manga/anime Prince of Tennis, originally from the island of Okinawa. For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Japan topics. is a Fictional Escalator school in the Anime and Manga series The Prince of Tennis, created by Takeshi Konomi. is a Fictional character in the Anime and Manga The Prince of Tennis. For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Japan topics. is a Fictional character in the Japanese Anime and Manga series The Prince of Tennis. For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Japan topics. is a fictional character in the Anime and Manga The Prince of Tennis. Initially, Kaidoh's Snake Shot gave him the upper hand. Kaidoh attempts to trap Ryoma into losing his stamina by using the snake, but Ryoma counters by hitting deep and low to the line; thereby forcing Kaidoh to bend his knees and lose his stamina as well. However, Ryoma holds his own, keeping the matches relatively even, until he uses the Buggy Whip Shot, the technique Kaidoh's Snake Shot is derived from. Ryoma wins the match 6 to 4.

Sadaharu Inui

In his second major ranking match, Ryoma plays a third year, Sadaharu Inui. is a fictional character in the Anime and Manga The Prince of Tennis. Inui's Data Tennis technique leaves Ryoma struggling through most of the match. He has difficulties with playing unpredictably, but eventually his One-Footed Split Step gives him the advantage, and he defeats Inui 7 games to 5 (6 to 4 in anime).

Shinji Ibu

In the District Regional finals, Ryoma faces Shinji of Fudomine Middle School in Singles 2. Ryoma surprises everyone with his Twist Serve, while Shinji demonstrates his own abilities with his Kick Serve. Ryoma seems to have control early, but Shinji uses his Spot technique of alternating Topspin and Slice shots, which causes temporary muscle paralysis in the opponent's arm. Ryoma attempts to counter this by pivoting with his foot, but he loses control of his racket, which hits a pole, breaks, and rebounds, injuring his eye.

Coach Ryuzaki manages to stop the bleeding temporarily, but Tezuka tells Ryoma he must win in ten minutes or be forced to forfeit. Ryoma retakes the court and manages to seal off Shinji's Spot technique by hitting all low shots to his feet (which makes him unable to make a topspin) and Nitōryū. He manages to make it just in time with just 2 seconds to go, and wins the match for Seigaku.

Kunimitsu Tezuka

Following the District Regionals, Seigaku's Captain, Kunimitsu Tezuka, asks Ryoma to play an unofficial match with him, which is done in secret from the rest of the team (aside from Vice-Captain Shuichiro Oishi). is a Fictional character in The Prince of Tennis universe created by Takeshi Konomi. is a fictional character in the Anime and Manga The Prince of Tennis. While only a small portion of the match is shown, Tezuka defeats Ryoma and asks him to become Seigaku's Pillar of Support. Tezuka does this because he feels that Ryoma is (at that time) merely a carbon copy of his father, and wishes for Ryoma to develop his own style of tennis.

A flashback to this match later on in the manga shows that Tezuka saw Ryoma's "Samurai Spirit" during this match.

Kunimitsu Tezuka (anime only)

In the anime, Tezuka plays against Ryoma on two other occasions besides their first match (above):

Before Tezuka goes to Germany to repair his left arm, he requests a match with Ryoma. Tezuka plays with his right arm, and is shown to hold his own, even being able to return Ryoma's Twist Serve. Tezuka then shows his right armed Tezuka Zone and starts to win more games. Trying to counterattack, Ryoma switches to his right hand, and surprisingly, the ball does not get sucked into the Tezuka Zone due to it having a stronger spin. Ryoma then decides to continue playing with his right hand in an attempt to break the Tezuka Zone, despite his right hand having not nearly as good control as his left hand. After a while, Ryoma is finally able to control the ball, and even manages to break the Tezuka Zone, but in the end, Tezuka still wins with a right-handed Zero Shiki Drop Shot.

In the final episode of the anime, Ryoma decides that he cannot go on in the US Open without beating Tezuka, so he goes back to Japan. During the match, Tezuka takes the lead with his Tezuka Zone. Ryoma finally realizes his full potential and returns the ball with enough counter spin to break the Tezuka Zone, even knocking Tezuka's racket out from his hands. Ryoma then begins to use his teammates special moves as a 'thank you' for all they have done. In the end, he beats Tezuka.

Akaya Kirihara (manga version)

Ryoma and Akaya Kirihara of Rikkai Daigaku Fuzoku meet prior to the Kantō Regional finals and decide to have an unofficial match. is a fictional character in the Manga and Anime The Prince of Tennis. While Ryoma starts out well, Kirihara's Red Eyes form becomes too much for him. However, when losing 4-0, Ryoma unconsciously taps into the State of Self Actualization for the first time. He goes into a trance and wins six consecutive games, defeating Kirihara, but then falling unconscious. When he awakes, he is unaware of his victory.

Genichirou Sanada (manga version)

Ryoma starts out the match by going into the State of Self Actualization right away. He manages to win the first game by using a blitz of techniques, but loses control of the game when fatigue sets in. While Ryoma manages to keep steady and return Sanada's Fuu, Sanada merely responds by using Ka.

With all hope seeming lost, Ryoma manages to gain a burst of energy and begins fighting back. Sanada is undaunted, but Ryoma manages to catch up and take the lead. Sanada goes into the State of Self Actualization himself, determined to end the match, but Ryoma manages to win by debuting his COOL Drive.

Genichirou Sanada (anime version)

In the final match for the Kantō Regional Finals, Ryoma and Sanada begin the deciding match. Sanada begins by using the Invisible Swing, which Ryoma cannot return, resulting in Sanada taking the first three games. Ryoma's eyes then adjust to the speed of the ball and is finally able to return it. He debuts his Cyclone Smash, which wins him the next two games. However, the fatigue caused by following the Sanada's Invisible Swing proves too much for his eyes, so he closes his eyes. To everyone's surprise, Ryoma returns the balls with his eyes closed, and wins the next game. Frustrated, Sanada unveils his Invisible Serve, which is even faster than his Invisible Swing, thus Ryoma has to open his eyes again. Nearly exhausted, Ryoma loses the following games, with the score favoring Sanada at 5 games to 3. During Sanada's match point, Ryoma receives encouragement from serveral other players, and quickly returns the Invisible Serve with a return ace. It is then that Ryoma uses his Samurai's Eye, and begins to use the techniques that his opponents' have previously used against him. With that, and constant use of powerful Cyclone Smashes, Ryoma wins with 7 games to 5.

Kei Tanishi

The two play in the Singles 3 match during Seigaku's match with Higa Middle School at the start of the Nationals. is one of the schools in the manga/anime Prince of Tennis, originally from the island of Okinawa. Ryoma uses Drive Cs which everyone believes to be his COOL drive, but he reveals that his COOL drive has twice the spin of Drive Cs. However, Tanishi's Big Bang Serve allows him to win all of his service games, while Ryoma manages to win all of his, forcing a tiebreak.

It is there that Ryoma manages to return the Big Bang Serve. Ryoma had not let on to the fact that the serve had been weakening in power as the games progressed; as such, Tanishi was unaware of his own weakness, allowing Ryoma to get a return ace. Finally showing the true COOL drive, Tanishi attempts to return it before it can land, however when the ball hits Tanishi's raquet the amazing spin he puts on it forces the ball to greatly hit Tanishi's face. Ryoma takes the first win for Seigaku.

Keigo Atobe

During the National quarterfinals, Ryoma and Keigo Atobe face off in Singles 1, with their respective teams tied at 2-2. is a Fictional character in the Anime and Manga The Prince of Tennis. Atobe uses his new Tannhauser Serve to gain the upper hand. Ryoma attempts to take the lead by using the State of Self Actualization, but Atobe is still able to keep up, and debuts his new ability, the World of Ice, which allows him to exploit all of Ryoma's blind spots and win four consecutive games.

Ryoma then manages to break out by copying what people believe to be the Tezuka Zone, though it is actually him copying his father's Zone; a technique that he learned through his experience in playing against a superior opponent [Nanjiro]. This allows him to catch up and force a tiebreak game. With the score tied at 117 each, both players collapse. Atobe gets up first and manages to walk over to receive the serve, but Ryoma manages to muster the strength to do the Twist Serve. Atobe is unable to return it, for he has already lost consciousness, and Ryoma manages to win 119-117, putting Seigaku in the semifinals.

Kintarō Tooyama

Although the match between Seigaku and Shitenhōji had concluded, Ryoma and Kintarō Tooyama play a special one ball match. is a Fictional character in the Japanese Anime and Manga series The Prince of Tennis. In spite of it being only for one point, they both go all out for over 40 minutes. In the end, the ball is split in half, causing it to end in a draw. Though it is hinted that Ryoma may have unlocked Teni Muhō No Kiwami (Pinnacle of Perfection) in this match, Nanjiro, who was listening through the radio, believes otherwise.

Seiichi Yukimura

During the National Tournament Finals, Ryoma is matched up against Rikkai Dai's captain, Seiichi Yukimura, in the Singles 1 slot; the winner of which will result in their team winning the tournament since both teams have two wins.

Ryoma starts off strong and uses three of his signature techniques, but Yukimura returns them all without having to move from the baseline. In response, Ryoma activates Muga no Kyōchi and uses five consecutive copied techniques, but once again, Yukimura returns them all without much effort. Ryoma then reveals that he has opened Hyaku Ren Jitoku no Kiwami, but it is only after Yukimura wins three straight games that Ryoma is able to use Hyaku Ren to its fullest, going on to win a point. Right after, he reveals that he has also opened Saiki Kanpatsu no Kiwami. However, he breaks his own prediction by hitting the ball out of the court, and just when his nose begins to bleed, Yukimura decides to show his true strength. As they play, Yukimura informs him that he is losing his senses, which becomes a reality as Ryoma has already lost his sense of touch, followed by his sight. Though Ryoma continues to hit the ball through his hearing, he eventually loses that as well.

Despite losing all his senses, Ryoma attempts to continue playing. As he realizes what tennis means to him, he activates Muga no Kyōchi's final door, Teni Muhō No Kiwami (Pinnacle of Perfection). Using Teni Muhō, Ryoma continues to get consecutive service aces as well as return aces from Yukimura's serve, and eventually catches up to Yukimura, and then takes the lead by winning five games in a row. In Tennis, aces are serves that go untouched by the server's opponent's Racket and thus are unreturned However, just when Ryoma needed one more game to win, Yukimura begins to adjust to Ryoma's playing style, and is thus able to return Ryoma's hits. Ryoma then uses his Samurai Drive, splitting the ball in half, and though Yukimura is able to return it, Ryoma is able to smash both halves into Yukimura's side of the court, winning the match with six games to four.

After the school year is over after Seigaku's National Tournament victory, Ryoma is shown back in America. His future with Seigaku is unknown.

Mada mada dane

Mada mada dane (まだまだだね) is a phrase that has been popularized by Ryoma Echizen. The meaning literally means "No, not yet," but varies in similarity, with meanings that include "You still have a long ways to go," "Not good enough" or "Still no good," and "It's not over yet. " In the English version of the manga, or as translated directly in a chapter of the Japanese manga, it is "You still have lots more to work on. " In the English anime, it is translated as "You still have a ways to go. " He says this to annoy and also to taunt his rivals. While most often linked to Ryoma Echizen, it is actually a derogatory phrase that is heard quite often in anime. Differences in usage include:

- Mada mada dana: used by the former Samurai Nanjiro in his glory days.

- Mada mada daze: used by Ryoga Echizen, Ryoma's supposed older brother. He is only seen in the movie "Futari no Samurai". is the first Prince of Tennis film It is probably set after Ryoma returns from the US Open proven by him saying that he had been on a cruise during the Open hinting he

- Mada mada sune (or mada mada desune): used when addressing someone in higher respect.

- Mada mada ssuyo: used in the anime, when coach Ryuzaki asks Ryoma if he wants to continue during his match against Sanada in the Kantō Finals.

Reception

Ryoma has done well on every single popularity poll taken for The Prince of Tennis. He won both the first and third popularity polls. ^[2][3] He also came in second place in the second poll,^[4] and in third place in the fourth poll. ^[1]

Actors

• In the anime series, Ryoma's seiyū is Junko Minagawa in the Japanese version; in the U. is a Seiyū affiliated with Haikyo. She is well-known for voicing young boys although she has done "feminine" lady roles as well as flirtatious women S. version, his voice actor is David Neil Black.
• For the live-action adaptation film of The Prince of Tennis, actor Kanata Hongo portrays Ryoma. is a 2006 live-action movie directed by Yuichi Abe and based on The Prince of Tennis Manga series by Takeshi Konomi. (born November 15, 1990) is a Japanese actor and model who has appeared several times in music videos movies TV series and magazines
• In The Prince of Tennis Musicals, Ryoma is portrayed by actors Kotaro Yanagi (2003, 2005-2006), Kimeru (2003-2004), Yuya Endo (2004-2005), Dori Sakurada (2006-2007), and Shougo Sakamoto (2007-present). The Prince of Tennis Musical, also known as "TeniPuri Musical" "Tenimyu" or "GekiPuri" (Stage Prince is a series of live action stage musicals based is a young Japanese actor who plays in various movies dramas and stage events Kimeru (most often written either in Romaji (Kimeru or with Katakana (キメル but has been written as きめる ( Hiragana) and (決 ( is a Japanese actor and singer He is known most notably for his role as Ryoma Echizen in the Prince of Tennis musical series Tenimyu. born December 7, 1991 is a Japanese actor and singer He is known most notable for his role as Ryoma Echizen as part of the third generation Seigaku born in Hyougo prefecture is a Japanese actor and entertainer

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