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The Prince of Tennis watch order

Updated October 2026 · 1 season, 3 movies and 14 OVAs and specials · in release order

Short answer

Watch The Prince of Tennis in release order: The Prince of Tennis → Tennis no Oujisama: Zenkoku Taikai-hen → Tennis no Oujisama: Zenkoku Taikai-hen - Semifinal → Tennis no Oujisama: Zenkoku Taikai-hen - Final → Tennis no Oujisama: Another Story - Kako to Mirai no Message → Tennis no Oujisama: Another Story II - Ano Toki no Bokura.

6

in the main story: 1 season and 5 OVAs and specials

212

episodes

~78 h

to watch the main story

Optional: 3 movies and 9 OVAs and specials (recaps, side stories and specials), marked below.

Release order

  1. 1
    The Prince of TennisMain story

    TV · Fall 2001 · 178 ep · ~65 hours · score 3.8/5

    Watch onCrunchyroll

  2. 2
    Tennis no Oujisama: Oshougatsu SpecialSide story · optional, after The Prince of Tennis

    Special · Winter 2003 · 1 ep · ~20 minutes · score 2.9/5

  3. 3
    Tennis no Oujisama: Sonzoku Yama no HiSide story · optional, after The Prince of Tennis

    OVA · Winter 2003 · 1 ep · ~30 minutes · score 3.3/5

  4. 4
    Tennis no Oujisama Movie 1: Futari no Samurai - The First GameSide story · optional, after The Prince of Tennis

    Movie · Winter 2005 · ~65 minutes · score 3.4/5

  5. 5
    Tennis no Oujisama: Atobe kara no Okurimono - Kimi ni Sasageru Tennis Prince MatsuriSide story · optional, after The Prince of Tennis

    Movie · Winter 2005 · ~30 minutes · score 3.4/5

  6. 6
    Tennis no Oujisama: Zenkoku Taikai-henMain story

    OVA · Winter 2006 · 13 ep · ~5 hours · score 3.8/5

  7. 7
    Tennis no Oujisama: Zenkoku Taikai-hen - SemifinalMain story

    OVA · Spring 2007 · 6 ep · ~2.5 hours · score 3.8/5

  8. 8
    Tennis no Oujisama: Zenkoku Taikai-hen - FinalMain story

    OVA · Spring 2008 · 7 ep · ~2.5 hours · score 3.8/5

  9. 9
    Tennis no Oujisama: Mini TheaterSide story · optional, after The Prince of Tennis

    Special · Fall 2009 · 3 ep · ~5 minutes · score 3.0/5

  10. 10
    Tennis no Oujisama: Another Story - Kako to Mirai no Message SpecialsSide story · optional, after Tennis no Oujisama: Another Story - Kako to Mirai no Message

    Special · Spring 2009 · 2 ep · ~5 minutes · score 3.0/5

  11. 11
    Tennis no Oujisama: Another Story - Kako to Mirai no MessageMain story

    OVA · Spring 2009 · 4 ep · ~1.5 hours · score 3.5/5

  12. 12
    Prince of Tennis: Band of PrincesSide story · optional, after The Prince of Tennis

    Special · 2009 · 1 ep · ~10 minutes · score 3.0/5

  13. 13
    Tennis no Oujisama: Pair PrinceSide story · optional, after The Prince of Tennis

    Special · Spring 2010 · 8 ep · ~80 minutes · score 3.1/5

  14. 14
    Tennis no Oujisama: Another Story II - Ano Toki no BokuraMain story

    OVA · Summer 2011 · 4 ep · ~90 minutes · score 3.5/5

  15. 15
    Tennis no Oujisama: Another Story II - Ano Toki no Bokura SpecialsSide story · optional, after Tennis no Oujisama: Another Story II - Ano Toki no Bokura

    Special · Summer 2011 · 2 ep · ~5 minutes · score 3.1/5

  16. 16
    Tennis no Oujisama Movie 2: Eikokushiki Teikyuu Shiro Kessen!Side story · optional, after The Prince of Tennis

    Movie · Summer 2011 · ~85 minutes · score 3.4/5

  17. 17
    Houkago no OujisamaSide story · optional, after The Prince of Tennis

    Special · Fall 2014 · 5 ep · ~10 minutes · score 2.8/5

  18. 18
    Tennis no Oujisama: Best Games!!Recap · skippable

    OVA · Summer 2018 · 4 ep · ~3 hours · score 2.9/5

How long is The Prince of Tennis?

PartSeasons and moviesEpisodesWatch time
Main story1 season and 5 OVAs and specials212about 78 hours
Everything released1 season, 3 movies and 14 OVAs and specials242about 87 hours

Watch time uses each season's and movie's episode length, or a typical length where we don't have one.

Where to watch The Prince of Tennis

The Prince of Tennis is officially on Crunchyroll (1 of 18), counting its 18 seasons, movies and specials.

Services and regions change; the release order above links each season to its official pages. Where to watch The Prince of Tennis has the full list, free options included.

Is The Prince of Tennis finished?

As far as anything announced goes, yes: the last entry, Tennis no Oujisama: Another Story II - Ano Toki no Bokura, came out in 2011. Nothing new is announced yet.

Do I need to watch the The Prince of Tennis movies and OVAs?

Optional: Tennis no Oujisama: Oshougatsu Special, Tennis no Oujisama: Sonzoku Yama no Hi, Tennis no Oujisama Movie 1: Futari no Samurai - The First Game, Tennis no Oujisama: Atobe kara no Okurimono - Kimi ni Sasageru Tennis Prince Matsuri, Tennis no Oujisama: Mini Theater, Tennis no Oujisama: Another Story - Kako to Mirai no Message Specials and 5 more. Safe to skip (recaps): Tennis no Oujisama: Best Games!!.

How many episodes does The Prince of Tennis have?

The main story is 212 episodes over 1 season and 5 OVAs and specials, about 78 hours of viewing. With every optional extra it is 242 episodes (about 87 hours).

Where can I watch The Prince of Tennis?

Officially on Crunchyroll. Availability depends on your region; each season and movie below lists its own services.

Order and labels come from the relations in the AnimeHunt catalog (sequel, side story, summary, alternative version). Spot a mistake? Tell us.