The synopsis and scene cuts for Episode 2 of the TV anime The Prince of Tennis II U-17 World Cup Semifinal have been revealed. Additionally, new cast members have been announced for the Swiss team: Peter Ranbiell will be voiced by Aiban Shibata, and Henri Nobel III will be voiced by Hisayoshi Ishibashi.

The original Prince of Tennis manga (TeniPuri), which ran in Weekly Shōnen Jump from 1999 to 2008, serves as the basis for this anime series. Its sequel, The New Prince of Tennis, has been serialized in Jump Square since 2009. The story follows the protagonist, Ryoma Echizen, and his growth alongside his teammates. The popular series was adapted into a TV anime on the TV Tokyo network starting in October 2001 and has since expanded into events, films, and more. The last The New Prince of Tennis TV anime aired in March 2012. After a 10-year hiatus, The New Prince of Tennis U-17 World Cup returned to television in 2022, continuing the story after the 2014 OVA series The New Prince of Tennis OVA vs Genius 10. The U-17 World Cup arc takes the stage to new heights, moving from the Kanto Tournament to the Nationals and finally the World Championships, where fierce matches against teams from all over the globe take place.

Episode 2 "The Blue Bird" Summary

The first match of the semifinals, S3 (Singles 3), pits Oni from Japan against Q.P., Germany's No. 2 player. Both competitors exchange precise shots and engage in a fierce power struggle. Oni, known for his overwhelming strength, exerts immense pressure on Q.P. However, Q.P., who considers the crowd's cheers as noise, coldly admonishes the umpire—a reflection of his emotionless playing style, rooted in his childhood experiences when he first began playing tennis.

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