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Do you know if there is any information on Aramenoma? Aren't they on the "Other Powerhouse Countries" or something,
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Nothing that hasn't been mentioned in the manga itself already.
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Holding tradition and pride in their heart, the undefeated empire marches on!
Having 9 consecutive wins in the U17 Wcup, they are the emperor with their N1 ranking in the world. This time two pros are added, who for a firm rock for their organisation.
(TL note: there’s some fluff to the first sentence but it generally implies just that)
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Germany’s fundamental data
Surface area: 357000km² (94% of Japan)
Population: 82450000
Capital: Berlin (Population: 3520000)
Language: German
Currency: Euro
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Country
Ferocious blood runs in their diligent traits
The heroic and ferocious Germanic blood is inherited by the Germans, and they tread a diligent and honest soil with a serious nature. The simmering and boiling heat they keep hidden within, aren’t haughty towards weaker opponents and adhere to the gaining complete victory. They’re proud of nothing more than grasping honour and victory with their own hands.
(Pic: Meeting)
At their regular meetings, Volk is sharp. As a German representative he repeatedly instills pride and confidence in everyone’s hearts.
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Team
The perfectly regulated control can be preserved because of the pro
With Volk at the top, and the other representive players on the same level, there is a consistent hierarchy system. That way they can be perfectly controlled, like a military troop, and aiming at their 10th consecutive win, they search for victory without giving in.
(Pic: QP)
They measure a trend for each other team, and all players are always together. The thorough investigation and information sharing is the key to their strength.
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Schedule - A usual day for the German representatives
00:00-05:00 Sleeping
05:00-06:00 Breakfast
06:00-11:00 Basic training
11:00-12:00 Lunch
12:00-17:00 Full body training
17:00-18:00 Dinner
18:00-23:00 Matches
23:00-24:00 Relax time
11:00-12:00 Lunch - The player’s meals are thoroughly coordinated in terms of nutrition and calories.
18:00-23:00 Matches - There’s individual and team practice. Aside from sleeping and eating, most of the time is practice. Plenty of practice bears self-confidence.
23:00-24:00 Relax time - Rest is also obligated, unauthorized self-training is prohibited.
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Captain: Jurgen Borisivich Volk (Pro)
Coach: Siegmund Pupke
With Volk already being there from the start, three pros will participate. This Wcup will be solid as well.
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Training
Training your legs is the basic of the basics!
The foundation of tennis is your legs! If you neglect training, your play, as your judgement and yield will grow dull. I definitely won’t lose to that Japanese! (Siegfried)
(Pic: Tezuka running)
After the strict practice, there are many who go voluntary running to polish their basic body strength.
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Uniform - Let’s do a fashioncheck on the German representatives!!
On their sleeve is the national emblem of the eagle
Since Europe’s olden times, the eagle controlled the top of the food chain and was a symbol for invincibility. This traditional design is on both upper arms.
The black uniform has red lines
Putting pressure on the opponent is the core of this design. The coaches have a different, cheaper design that makes for functional movement.
A few words from the representatives!
Tezuka: If I put on the uniform, my feelings become more serious.
Having 9 consecutive wins in the U17 Wcup, they are the emperor with their N1 ranking in the world. This time two pros are added, who for a firm rock for their organisation.
(TL note: there’s some fluff to the first sentence but it generally implies just that)
-
Germany’s fundamental data
Surface area: 357000km² (94% of Japan)
Population: 82450000
Capital: Berlin (Population: 3520000)
Language: German
Currency: Euro
-
Country
Ferocious blood runs in their diligent traits
The heroic and ferocious Germanic blood is inherited by the Germans, and they tread a diligent and honest soil with a serious nature. The simmering and boiling heat they keep hidden within, aren’t haughty towards weaker opponents and adhere to the gaining complete victory. They’re proud of nothing more than grasping honour and victory with their own hands.
(Pic: Meeting)
At their regular meetings, Volk is sharp. As a German representative he repeatedly instills pride and confidence in everyone’s hearts.
-
Team
The perfectly regulated control can be preserved because of the pro
With Volk at the top, and the other representive players on the same level, there is a consistent hierarchy system. That way they can be perfectly controlled, like a military troop, and aiming at their 10th consecutive win, they search for victory without giving in.
(Pic: QP)
They measure a trend for each other team, and all players are always together. The thorough investigation and information sharing is the key to their strength.
-
Schedule - A usual day for the German representatives
00:00-05:00 Sleeping
05:00-06:00 Breakfast
06:00-11:00 Basic training
11:00-12:00 Lunch
12:00-17:00 Full body training
17:00-18:00 Dinner
18:00-23:00 Matches
23:00-24:00 Relax time
11:00-12:00 Lunch - The player’s meals are thoroughly coordinated in terms of nutrition and calories.
18:00-23:00 Matches - There’s individual and team practice. Aside from sleeping and eating, most of the time is practice. Plenty of practice bears self-confidence.
23:00-24:00 Relax time - Rest is also obligated, unauthorized self-training is prohibited.
-
Captain: Jurgen Borisivich Volk (Pro)
Coach: Siegmund Pupke
With Volk already being there from the start, three pros will participate. This Wcup will be solid as well.
-
Training
Training your legs is the basic of the basics!
The foundation of tennis is your legs! If you neglect training, your play, as your judgement and yield will grow dull. I definitely won’t lose to that Japanese! (Siegfried)
(Pic: Tezuka running)
After the strict practice, there are many who go voluntary running to polish their basic body strength.
-
Uniform - Let’s do a fashioncheck on the German representatives!!
On their sleeve is the national emblem of the eagle
Since Europe’s olden times, the eagle controlled the top of the food chain and was a symbol for invincibility. This traditional design is on both upper arms.
The black uniform has red lines
Putting pressure on the opponent is the core of this design. The coaches have a different, cheaper design that makes for functional movement.
A few words from the representatives!
Tezuka: If I put on the uniform, my feelings become more serious.
The nobles gathered from the snow-capped peaks, the solitary soldiers!!
They’re the veteran country ranked 2nd. Their players are also rich in variety, By using the Alps as weapon to forge spirit and muscles, they aim for victory.
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Switzerland’s fundamental data
Surface area: 41000 km² (The same as Kyushu)
Population: 8420000
Capital: Bern (Population: 140000)
Language: German, French…
Currency: Swiss Franc
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Country
With the serious character of an artisan, they tolerate diversity
Fundamentally everyone is a serious, diligent worker. They are very aware of their status as player and like a craftsman, they have many persons who have an earnest character. However by no means are their heads stubborn, as they are proactive in understanding other cultures.
(Pic: Amadeus)
When Amadeus was small, he was called out by a Swiss pro. His great talent was recognized, regardless of race or wealth.
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Team
World class athletes are gathered and are deeply distinctive!!
Amadeus, ashamed of their N2 ranking assembled powerful players. For example, Claraga Tatsuta, who didn’t have the opportunity to appear in their match against Japan, holds power equal to Amadeus. Their true power is still left in the dark.
(Pic: Claraga Tatsuta)
Ashamed of his noble fresh and blood, he is a player that holds tough legs and loins because of heaps of training.
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Schedule - A usual day for the Swiss representatives
23:00-06:00 Sleeping
06:00-07:00 Breakfast
07:00-12:00 Running (Mountain climbing)
12:00-12:50 Lunch
12:50-14:50 Practice training - Individual training
14:50-17:00 Descending the mountain
17:10-18:00 Helping with the goats
18:00-19:00 Darkness fondue
19:00-21:00 Bathing (Sauna)
21:00-23:00 Free time
07:00-12:00 Running (Mountain climbing) - Training at high grounds is super effective. By the way, they also play tennis on the steep cliffs.
17:10-18:00 Helping with the goats - They play with the goats, it’s a form of relaxation training.
18:00-19:00 Darkness fondue - In the darknes, they train at the same time as picking out materials for their food. As usual, Amadeus is unparalleled.
19:00-21:00 Bathing (Sauna) - The Swiss team loves the sauna. They can deepen the completely honest relationship between friends.
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Captain: Amadeus (3HSER)
Swiss representatives coach: Jin Onojiiha
Although this is the only tournament for which players gather, the winners will be the Swiss… Ah, how wasteful.
(Tl note: Other players are wasting their time basically)
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Training
Because of the Alps, we get stronger
We train a lot by mountain climbing. The air at those heights is very thin, so we can temper our heart and lungs by the environment. (Peter)
(Pic: Randy and Albert Bulking up)
Mountain climbing is a full body exercise. Their muscles could be forged because in their center was mountain climbing.
(TL note: their main axis was mountain climbing.
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Uniform - Let’s do a fashioncheck on the Swiss representatives!!
White conveys the image of a pure heart
They envisioned the snow piled on the mountains of the noble Swiss. It also expresses pure fairplay.
Running in those pants is endless glory
The dots that turn into lines as they go downwards eternally represent the unending glory of the Swiss.
The Swiss flag is on both the front and the back
Since the Swiss players are strongly proud of their country, it’s only natural that they treat the national flag with great care. Since it’s on both sides, the morale rises.
A few words from the representatives!
Henri: It’s a design where the red that expresses a passionate heart and the cool white are mixed… It isn’t bad huh.
They’re the veteran country ranked 2nd. Their players are also rich in variety, By using the Alps as weapon to forge spirit and muscles, they aim for victory.
-
Switzerland’s fundamental data
Surface area: 41000 km² (The same as Kyushu)
Population: 8420000
Capital: Bern (Population: 140000)
Language: German, French…
Currency: Swiss Franc
-
Country
With the serious character of an artisan, they tolerate diversity
Fundamentally everyone is a serious, diligent worker. They are very aware of their status as player and like a craftsman, they have many persons who have an earnest character. However by no means are their heads stubborn, as they are proactive in understanding other cultures.
(Pic: Amadeus)
When Amadeus was small, he was called out by a Swiss pro. His great talent was recognized, regardless of race or wealth.
-
Team
World class athletes are gathered and are deeply distinctive!!
Amadeus, ashamed of their N2 ranking assembled powerful players. For example, Claraga Tatsuta, who didn’t have the opportunity to appear in their match against Japan, holds power equal to Amadeus. Their true power is still left in the dark.
(Pic: Claraga Tatsuta)
Ashamed of his noble fresh and blood, he is a player that holds tough legs and loins because of heaps of training.
-
Schedule - A usual day for the Swiss representatives
23:00-06:00 Sleeping
06:00-07:00 Breakfast
07:00-12:00 Running (Mountain climbing)
12:00-12:50 Lunch
12:50-14:50 Practice training - Individual training
14:50-17:00 Descending the mountain
17:10-18:00 Helping with the goats
18:00-19:00 Darkness fondue
19:00-21:00 Bathing (Sauna)
21:00-23:00 Free time
07:00-12:00 Running (Mountain climbing) - Training at high grounds is super effective. By the way, they also play tennis on the steep cliffs.
17:10-18:00 Helping with the goats - They play with the goats, it’s a form of relaxation training.
18:00-19:00 Darkness fondue - In the darknes, they train at the same time as picking out materials for their food. As usual, Amadeus is unparalleled.
19:00-21:00 Bathing (Sauna) - The Swiss team loves the sauna. They can deepen the completely honest relationship between friends.
-
Captain: Amadeus (3HSER)
Swiss representatives coach: Jin Onojiiha
Although this is the only tournament for which players gather, the winners will be the Swiss… Ah, how wasteful.
(Tl note: Other players are wasting their time basically)
-
Training
Because of the Alps, we get stronger
We train a lot by mountain climbing. The air at those heights is very thin, so we can temper our heart and lungs by the environment. (Peter)
(Pic: Randy and Albert Bulking up)
Mountain climbing is a full body exercise. Their muscles could be forged because in their center was mountain climbing.
(TL note: their main axis was mountain climbing.
-
Uniform - Let’s do a fashioncheck on the Swiss representatives!!
White conveys the image of a pure heart
They envisioned the snow piled on the mountains of the noble Swiss. It also expresses pure fairplay.
Running in those pants is endless glory
The dots that turn into lines as they go downwards eternally represent the unending glory of the Swiss.
The Swiss flag is on both the front and the back
Since the Swiss players are strongly proud of their country, it’s only natural that they treat the national flag with great care. Since it’s on both sides, the morale rises.
A few words from the representatives!
Henri: It’s a design where the red that expresses a passionate heart and the cool white are mixed… It isn’t bad huh.
The song of the revolution echoes through the court! Clad in love and beauty, the knights of love
In the tennis world, they are ranked 3rd. It is noteworthy to say that this strength comes from each player’s strong individuality. Because they’re full of love and passion, they show us a novel way of tennis.
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France’s fundamental data
Surface area: 544000 km²
Population: 66990000
Capital: Paris (Population: 11000000)
Language: French
Currency: Euro
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Country
Freedom, equality, love for tennis! The country where “Jeu de paume” originated.
It’s the land where various cultures bloomed and the prototype of tennis was cultivated. During the middle ages, French nobility befriended “Jeu de paume” during their breaks, which became the pioneer of the current tennis. Even now a lot of the population competes in tennis, and it was also chosen as the host country for the U17 Wcup 2 years back.
(Pic: Eiffel Tower and Seine river)
The Seine river and the Eiffel tower…2 years back this city hosted the tournament.
(Pic: Duke and his sister walking through a townscape)
In such a stylish townscape there are also Japanese foodshops and Onigiri shops. It’s a country that overflows with gourmandism.
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Team
They recognized the artistic value of the spectacular runway and the match..!!
With the posing match and the drama-like stage, the French representatives nailed down the gaze of the crowd.
With their great individuality, they are top tier athletes and at the same time it can be said that by the way each of them expresses their way of tennis, they are also top tier artists.
(Pic: Audience cheering)
Because of the player’s creative presenting and photogenic play, the world gives them a high rating.
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Schedule - A usual day for the French representatives
00:45-05:00 Sleeping
05:00-06:00 Revolution’s dawn
06:00-07:00 Body maintenance
07:00-11:00 Individual training (Free choice)
11:00-12:00 Photosession
12:00-13:00 Lunch
13:00-20:00 Beautiful body training
20:00-23:00 Dinner and Strategy meeting
23:00-00:45 Time to talk about love
05:00-06:00 Revolution’s dawn - All the members look at the daybreak and take a pledge on the aspirations of the revolution. They sacrifice sleeping time for the revolution.
11:00-12:00 Photosession - It’s a task of the players to communicate with the mass media. Since they have to assemble for journals and magazines, thy also have to arrange the sales of their photobooks.
13:00-20:00 Beautiful body training - Taking Camus as center, he aims for the ability to take decisions during a match and beauty.
(TL note: This part is weird)
23:00-00:45 Time to talk about love - It’s ample time for the love essential for victory. In fact, what they’re doing is a mystery
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Captain: L. Camus Do Charpentier (3HSER)
French representatives supporter: Camus’ racket
It’s the captain most treasured wife. On its guts shines a ring.
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Training
Let me do a Ichidanketsu!
I get plenty of training opportunities to strengthen my area of expertise gozaru! It’s super fun to grow together with my friends gozaruyo! (Osval)
(TL note: It’s super tanoshii to grow with watashi no nakamatachi gozaruyo)
(Pic: Osval holding training equipment)
It’s also permited to bring your own training materials.
(TL note: training material fitted to one’s style)
-
Uniform - Let’s do a fashioncheck on the French representatives!!
The garmentss are as abstract as those of a super model!
Both the French and the other countries have observed that putting the jersey over a naked body is becoming the next trend.
The elegant design is also fitting for royalty.
While it’s sportswear, its design is refined for popular use under the high society.
The “Country of love” ’s name is shining on the chest.
With the arrangement of white as foundation to red and blue, the whole body represents the tricolore. The country’s name on the chest is finely arranged over the heart.
A few words from the representatives!
Tristan: The first part of directing a charming match is the clothes. I’m worried I’ll be banished if they fit me too well.
In the tennis world, they are ranked 3rd. It is noteworthy to say that this strength comes from each player’s strong individuality. Because they’re full of love and passion, they show us a novel way of tennis.
-
France’s fundamental data
Surface area: 544000 km²
Population: 66990000
Capital: Paris (Population: 11000000)
Language: French
Currency: Euro
-
Country
Freedom, equality, love for tennis! The country where “Jeu de paume” originated.
It’s the land where various cultures bloomed and the prototype of tennis was cultivated. During the middle ages, French nobility befriended “Jeu de paume” during their breaks, which became the pioneer of the current tennis. Even now a lot of the population competes in tennis, and it was also chosen as the host country for the U17 Wcup 2 years back.
(Pic: Eiffel Tower and Seine river)
The Seine river and the Eiffel tower…2 years back this city hosted the tournament.
(Pic: Duke and his sister walking through a townscape)
In such a stylish townscape there are also Japanese foodshops and Onigiri shops. It’s a country that overflows with gourmandism.
-
Team
They recognized the artistic value of the spectacular runway and the match..!!
With the posing match and the drama-like stage, the French representatives nailed down the gaze of the crowd.
With their great individuality, they are top tier athletes and at the same time it can be said that by the way each of them expresses their way of tennis, they are also top tier artists.
(Pic: Audience cheering)
Because of the player’s creative presenting and photogenic play, the world gives them a high rating.
-
Schedule - A usual day for the French representatives
00:45-05:00 Sleeping
05:00-06:00 Revolution’s dawn
06:00-07:00 Body maintenance
07:00-11:00 Individual training (Free choice)
11:00-12:00 Photosession
12:00-13:00 Lunch
13:00-20:00 Beautiful body training
20:00-23:00 Dinner and Strategy meeting
23:00-00:45 Time to talk about love
05:00-06:00 Revolution’s dawn - All the members look at the daybreak and take a pledge on the aspirations of the revolution. They sacrifice sleeping time for the revolution.
11:00-12:00 Photosession - It’s a task of the players to communicate with the mass media. Since they have to assemble for journals and magazines, thy also have to arrange the sales of their photobooks.
13:00-20:00 Beautiful body training - Taking Camus as center, he aims for the ability to take decisions during a match and beauty.
(TL note: This part is weird)
23:00-00:45 Time to talk about love - It’s ample time for the love essential for victory. In fact, what they’re doing is a mystery
-
Captain: L. Camus Do Charpentier (3HSER)
French representatives supporter: Camus’ racket
It’s the captain most treasured wife. On its guts shines a ring.
-
Training
Let me do a Ichidanketsu!
I get plenty of training opportunities to strengthen my area of expertise gozaru! It’s super fun to grow together with my friends gozaruyo! (Osval)
(TL note: It’s super tanoshii to grow with watashi no nakamatachi gozaruyo)
(Pic: Osval holding training equipment)
It’s also permited to bring your own training materials.
(TL note: training material fitted to one’s style)
-
Uniform - Let’s do a fashioncheck on the French representatives!!
The garmentss are as abstract as those of a super model!
Both the French and the other countries have observed that putting the jersey over a naked body is becoming the next trend.
The elegant design is also fitting for royalty.
While it’s sportswear, its design is refined for popular use under the high society.
The “Country of love” ’s name is shining on the chest.
With the arrangement of white as foundation to red and blue, the whole body represents the tricolore. The country’s name on the chest is finely arranged over the heart.
A few words from the representatives!
Tristan: The first part of directing a charming match is the clothes. I’m worried I’ll be banished if they fit me too well.
The veterans of the Mediterranean sea. Last year Medanore finished his major operation, and it’s finally time to take off his veil.
Respecting the spirit of freedom and independence, the bonds that tie the individuals together is the allied force!
The world ranker N5 America has a natural taste of freedom. An excellent leader could amass the power of the individuals, and will break the stronghold of the Big 4 with his own strength.
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America’s fundamental data
Surface area: 9628000km² (25x of Japan)
Population: 308750000
Capital: Washington D.C (Population: 680000)
Language: Mainly english
Currency: USA dollar
-
Country
They accept a huge variety of individuals
After China and India, it posses the 3rd largest population and has a huge variety of people, and has the stock of the most talented people. There are situations where the difference in values between different people gives rise to conflict, but they honor the spirit of diversity and the fact that individuals can shine is their strongest point.
(Pic: Ryoma and some Americans)
Disregarding race, the teammates are friendly with each other. However when they’re boasting about their own country, they can be harsh towards the other countries.
-
Team
The captain pulls with an attitude of cooperation.
The reason why the skilled but lacking in cohesion team changed was because of captain Ralph, who possessed strong captainship. He became an exemplar and preached the importance of teamwork, and his strategy of strengthening their bonds was a hit. It’s impossible to see how much work was put into unifying America.
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Schedule - A usual day for the USA representatives
22:00-06:00 Sleeping
06:00-11:00 Free choice
11:00-13:00 Interview with the captain
13:00-18:00 Free choice
18:00-18:45 Showertime for everyone
18:45-22:00 Free choice
06:00-11:00 Free choice - Freetime left to independence. Since they believe that strict rules create stress, they entrust the training to the judgement of each individual.
11:00-13:00 Interview with the captain - By exchanging opinions through dialogue, he hopes to unify the entire team.
18:00-18:45 Showertime for everyone - Because there are many players doing activities, they all assemble in a valuable spot and can communicate.
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Captain: Ralph Rhinehart (3HSER)
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Training
The dietary restrictions are unsparing!
Ever since we came to Australia, everything became super strict and forbidden. I miss the hamburgers and cola! (Kiko)
(Pic: Dodo eating fries)
Fundamentally, eating junkfood is no good, but you can be permissed if you report your intake.
-
Uniform - Let’s do a fashioncheck on the American representatives!!
The inner wearings represent freedom
It’s fundamental that the representativev players wear the same design. The national flag decorates the chest and many also wear the T-shirt.
The seven lines are the lines of indepence
Because the Star and Stripes means independence, 7 red stripes were drawn on to be stylish. The stars representing the number of states, they stimulate the representatives to become more conscious about the nation they are burdened with.
A few words from the representatives!
Rocky: Because we fuss a lot about our fashion, there’s a steep gap with those who are unconcerned about it.
The world ranker N5 America has a natural taste of freedom. An excellent leader could amass the power of the individuals, and will break the stronghold of the Big 4 with his own strength.
-
America’s fundamental data
Surface area: 9628000km² (25x of Japan)
Population: 308750000
Capital: Washington D.C (Population: 680000)
Language: Mainly english
Currency: USA dollar
-
Country
They accept a huge variety of individuals
After China and India, it posses the 3rd largest population and has a huge variety of people, and has the stock of the most talented people. There are situations where the difference in values between different people gives rise to conflict, but they honor the spirit of diversity and the fact that individuals can shine is their strongest point.
(Pic: Ryoma and some Americans)
Disregarding race, the teammates are friendly with each other. However when they’re boasting about their own country, they can be harsh towards the other countries.
-
Team
The captain pulls with an attitude of cooperation.
The reason why the skilled but lacking in cohesion team changed was because of captain Ralph, who possessed strong captainship. He became an exemplar and preached the importance of teamwork, and his strategy of strengthening their bonds was a hit. It’s impossible to see how much work was put into unifying America.
-
Schedule - A usual day for the USA representatives
22:00-06:00 Sleeping
06:00-11:00 Free choice
11:00-13:00 Interview with the captain
13:00-18:00 Free choice
18:00-18:45 Showertime for everyone
18:45-22:00 Free choice
06:00-11:00 Free choice - Freetime left to independence. Since they believe that strict rules create stress, they entrust the training to the judgement of each individual.
11:00-13:00 Interview with the captain - By exchanging opinions through dialogue, he hopes to unify the entire team.
18:00-18:45 Showertime for everyone - Because there are many players doing activities, they all assemble in a valuable spot and can communicate.
-
Captain: Ralph Rhinehart (3HSER)
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Training
The dietary restrictions are unsparing!
Ever since we came to Australia, everything became super strict and forbidden. I miss the hamburgers and cola! (Kiko)
(Pic: Dodo eating fries)
Fundamentally, eating junkfood is no good, but you can be permissed if you report your intake.
-
Uniform - Let’s do a fashioncheck on the American representatives!!
The inner wearings represent freedom
It’s fundamental that the representativev players wear the same design. The national flag decorates the chest and many also wear the T-shirt.
The seven lines are the lines of indepence
Because the Star and Stripes means independence, 7 red stripes were drawn on to be stylish. The stars representing the number of states, they stimulate the representatives to become more conscious about the nation they are burdened with.
A few words from the representatives!
Rocky: Because we fuss a lot about our fashion, there’s a steep gap with those who are unconcerned about it.
For four tournaments they have been the single host country. They are a strong country with a world ranking of 7, although in the first match of the finals they had to yield against France. Leon and co are familiar faces to the Japanese representative Atobe Keigo.
(TL note: For four big tournaments they have been number 1? The first sentence I can’t translate without context)
(TL note: For four big tournaments they have been number 1? The first sentence I can’t translate without context)
Appearing from between the blue sky and the Aegean sea, the gods of the tennis court
Being the ranked 10 in the world, they boast of their experience. With Zeus as the head, the gods of Olympos rule the tennis world. They look forward to meeting worthy challengers above winning and losing.
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Greece’s fundamental data
Surface area: 131,957km² (1/3 of Japan)
Population: 10810000
Capital: Athens (Population: 3000000)
Language: Modern Greek
Currency: Euro
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Country
Is their high pride the reason for their competency…?
Since their country has had a continuously long history since the ancient times, they’re really proud of their Greek culture. On the other hand they’re amicable, brimming with curiousity and tolerance, eager to get into contact with new things like Japanese culture.
(Pic: Evangelos)
With the development of the internet, young men can also watch anime.
(Pic: Vulcan)
Since it’s the origin of Europe’s philosophy, its citizen also like philosophical debates.
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Team
They pursue the theory of the exemplar “Idea tennis”
The bonds between the different strata of the players is warm, and within the team a golden aura can be freely manipulated, as there are also tough guys like Hades.
Since Zeus chose the members, there has been an ideal other than winning and losing, namely “The model of tennis”, and the growth of the next generation will be a challenge towards the whole team.
(TL note: I think they mean that cultivating the next generation to become the model of tennis is their current challenge, rather than winning and losing)
(Pic: Zeus and Hermes commenting on a match)
They detest tennis where you hurt the opponents and think it’s disgraceful.
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Schedule - A usual day for the Greek representatives
00:00-06:00 Sleeping
06:00-08:20 Practice
08:20-09:40 Breakfast
09:40-12:00 Practice
12:00-14:00 Lunch
14:00-16:30 Siesta
16:30-18:00 Free time
18:00-19:00 Dinner
19:00-22:00 Practice
22:00-24:00 Astronomical observation
06:00 Dawnbreak - A morning in Greece comes early/fast. The morning rays of the sun are strong and they put a lot of emphasis on morning training.
(TL note: Their morning goes fast? Either the morning comes early or they really rush through it)
12:00-14:00 Lunch - They develop their philosophical arguments by discussing and frequently take longer than 2 hours.
22:00-24:00 Astronomical observation - By reading the movement of the stars and planets in the night sky, they can predict the fortune of tomorrow. It’s 100% accurate.
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God of omniscience and omnipotency: Zeus Illiopoulos (1HSER)
Greek representatives coach: ???
(……………………………..He thinks a lot but never replies.)
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Training
That siesta they do during training is interesting.
Because of the sun, the Greek don’t lift a finger in the afternoon. They avoid futile exhaustion of their body strength, how scientific. (Atobe Keigo)
(Pic: Jirou sleeping)
Just like Jirou, there are many people in Greece who have an afternoon siesta in the shade of a tree.
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Uniform - Let’s do a fashioncheck on the Greek representatives!!
Their tennisbag is designed as well
Remembering they’re next to the Mediterranean sea, their outfit is totally coordinated to be fresh. For the sake of uniting a solid team from the start, their gear is also firm.
(TL note: since they were originally a solid team, they wanted to make firm gear as to unite them)
Their country name is nonchalantly written on the side (referring to Hellenic republic on the side of their pants)
Since Greece is a traditional country, they don’t emphasize on their current name. A soft archaic design accompanies their modesty.
A few words from the representatives!
Hermes: Because the morning rays are strong, it is made from sweat-absorbent material. Gods are particular about the details after all.
Being the ranked 10 in the world, they boast of their experience. With Zeus as the head, the gods of Olympos rule the tennis world. They look forward to meeting worthy challengers above winning and losing.
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Greece’s fundamental data
Surface area: 131,957km² (1/3 of Japan)
Population: 10810000
Capital: Athens (Population: 3000000)
Language: Modern Greek
Currency: Euro
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Country
Is their high pride the reason for their competency…?
Since their country has had a continuously long history since the ancient times, they’re really proud of their Greek culture. On the other hand they’re amicable, brimming with curiousity and tolerance, eager to get into contact with new things like Japanese culture.
(Pic: Evangelos)
With the development of the internet, young men can also watch anime.
(Pic: Vulcan)
Since it’s the origin of Europe’s philosophy, its citizen also like philosophical debates.
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Team
They pursue the theory of the exemplar “Idea tennis”
The bonds between the different strata of the players is warm, and within the team a golden aura can be freely manipulated, as there are also tough guys like Hades.
Since Zeus chose the members, there has been an ideal other than winning and losing, namely “The model of tennis”, and the growth of the next generation will be a challenge towards the whole team.
(TL note: I think they mean that cultivating the next generation to become the model of tennis is their current challenge, rather than winning and losing)
(Pic: Zeus and Hermes commenting on a match)
They detest tennis where you hurt the opponents and think it’s disgraceful.
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Schedule - A usual day for the Greek representatives
00:00-06:00 Sleeping
06:00-08:20 Practice
08:20-09:40 Breakfast
09:40-12:00 Practice
12:00-14:00 Lunch
14:00-16:30 Siesta
16:30-18:00 Free time
18:00-19:00 Dinner
19:00-22:00 Practice
22:00-24:00 Astronomical observation
06:00 Dawnbreak - A morning in Greece comes early/fast. The morning rays of the sun are strong and they put a lot of emphasis on morning training.
(TL note: Their morning goes fast? Either the morning comes early or they really rush through it)
12:00-14:00 Lunch - They develop their philosophical arguments by discussing and frequently take longer than 2 hours.
22:00-24:00 Astronomical observation - By reading the movement of the stars and planets in the night sky, they can predict the fortune of tomorrow. It’s 100% accurate.
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God of omniscience and omnipotency: Zeus Illiopoulos (1HSER)
Greek representatives coach: ???
(……………………………..He thinks a lot but never replies.)
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Training
That siesta they do during training is interesting.
Because of the sun, the Greek don’t lift a finger in the afternoon. They avoid futile exhaustion of their body strength, how scientific. (Atobe Keigo)
(Pic: Jirou sleeping)
Just like Jirou, there are many people in Greece who have an afternoon siesta in the shade of a tree.
-
Uniform - Let’s do a fashioncheck on the Greek representatives!!
Their tennisbag is designed as well
Remembering they’re next to the Mediterranean sea, their outfit is totally coordinated to be fresh. For the sake of uniting a solid team from the start, their gear is also firm.
(TL note: since they were originally a solid team, they wanted to make firm gear as to unite them)
Their country name is nonchalantly written on the side (referring to Hellenic republic on the side of their pants)
Since Greece is a traditional country, they don’t emphasize on their current name. A soft archaic design accompanies their modesty.
A few words from the representatives!
Hermes: Because the morning rays are strong, it is made from sweat-absorbent material. Gods are particular about the details after all.
With a magnificent nature, the patriots grown up in the tournament’s host country!!
A lot of star players appeared one after another, in the biggest tennis kingdom of the southern hemisphere. Being ranked 18th in the U17, they’re sweetly waiting for a moment to usurp the top.
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Australia’s fundamental data
Surface area: 7692024km² (20x of Japan)
Population: 24130000
Capital: Canberra (Population: 3960000)
Language: English
Currency: Australian dollar
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Country
Their greatest support is the crazy crowd!
As the current host country, since the crowd was put to shame during the Grand Slam, they’ve all become the greatest supporter of the Australian players. During the match they sing in a great chorus the national anthem “Advance Australia Fair” and support the players from behind.
(TL note: I think Australia got pawned during the GS and so the audience wants to support em even more?)
(Pic: Crowd cheering)
The national anthem surrounds and overwhelms. It completely forces the opponent away!
(TL note: It attacks the opponent and leavs them feeling away, unfamiliar)
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Team
The brain behind the Academy’s elite and shadows!
The internetional academy’s senior high schoolers are selected from middleschoolers. Self-dependency and independence are printed on the banner, but the tactics are done by a support member from the outside.
(Pic: Australia tennis academy)
They are expected to be the future of Australia’s tennis world, and there’s a lot of competition between the junior elite.
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Schedule - A usual day for the Australian representatives
00:00-05:45 Sleeping
05:45-07:00 Running on the beach and then surfing
07:00-09:30 Breakfast at a cafe
09:30-12:00 Completing individual training menu
12:00-13:30 Lunch
13:30-17:45 Completing individual training menu in the format of a match
17:45-19:45 Dispersion and going to the beach
19:45-21:45 Having dinner while watching sunset
21:45-24:00 Private time
05:45-07:00 Running on the beach and then surfing - By training on the sand, they can develop flexible muscles.
07:00-09:30 Breakfast at a cafe - It’s common to finish with something light like cornflakes and cereal.
13:30-17:45 Completing individual training menu in the format of a match - In order to be able to deal with many kinds of opponents, a lot of time is spent on this practice.
19:45-21:45 Having dinner while watching sunset - The high schoolers spend a relaxing time while the middle schoolers play war on the beach.
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Captain: Jean Fitzgerald (3HSER)
Australian representative supporter: Noah J. Dorgias
He singlehandedly rules over the tactics of the Australian team. However, most of the players aren’t directly acquitainced.
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Training
Noah-kun thinks of the training menus!
When Dorgias-senpai became a 3rd year, his younger brother Noah-kun thought up the training menus and tactics! (Milky)
(Pic: Dorgias)
The tactics and training menus are transmissioned by the older brother. The coaches unvoluntarily groan because of the detailed content.
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Uniform - Let’s do a fashioncheck on the Australian representatives!!
The whole garment is made from deluxe UV-resistant material
Because Australia has a lot of ultra violet rays, they made it to protect the players in the heat of high summer. It’s also somewhat of a protracted war, as they can play without undressing.
The southern cross is shining in the night
On the right abdomen, the southern cross is made from fluorescent material. When playing at night, the constellation of the southern cross shines radiantly.
It dries fast! It’s also okay for surfing
Even if you don’t expect the players to swim during a match, the uniform is manufactured to be super hydrophobe. It was designed to absorb a lot of sweat during the match, and has a silky feel.
A few words from the representatives!
J. J dorgias: If it’s Noah’s strategies protecting us, even these small fries can guide Australia to the top!!
A lot of star players appeared one after another, in the biggest tennis kingdom of the southern hemisphere. Being ranked 18th in the U17, they’re sweetly waiting for a moment to usurp the top.
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Australia’s fundamental data
Surface area: 7692024km² (20x of Japan)
Population: 24130000
Capital: Canberra (Population: 3960000)
Language: English
Currency: Australian dollar
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Country
Their greatest support is the crazy crowd!
As the current host country, since the crowd was put to shame during the Grand Slam, they’ve all become the greatest supporter of the Australian players. During the match they sing in a great chorus the national anthem “Advance Australia Fair” and support the players from behind.
(TL note: I think Australia got pawned during the GS and so the audience wants to support em even more?)
(Pic: Crowd cheering)
The national anthem surrounds and overwhelms. It completely forces the opponent away!
(TL note: It attacks the opponent and leavs them feeling away, unfamiliar)
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Team
The brain behind the Academy’s elite and shadows!
The internetional academy’s senior high schoolers are selected from middleschoolers. Self-dependency and independence are printed on the banner, but the tactics are done by a support member from the outside.
(Pic: Australia tennis academy)
They are expected to be the future of Australia’s tennis world, and there’s a lot of competition between the junior elite.
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Schedule - A usual day for the Australian representatives
00:00-05:45 Sleeping
05:45-07:00 Running on the beach and then surfing
07:00-09:30 Breakfast at a cafe
09:30-12:00 Completing individual training menu
12:00-13:30 Lunch
13:30-17:45 Completing individual training menu in the format of a match
17:45-19:45 Dispersion and going to the beach
19:45-21:45 Having dinner while watching sunset
21:45-24:00 Private time
05:45-07:00 Running on the beach and then surfing - By training on the sand, they can develop flexible muscles.
07:00-09:30 Breakfast at a cafe - It’s common to finish with something light like cornflakes and cereal.
13:30-17:45 Completing individual training menu in the format of a match - In order to be able to deal with many kinds of opponents, a lot of time is spent on this practice.
19:45-21:45 Having dinner while watching sunset - The high schoolers spend a relaxing time while the middle schoolers play war on the beach.
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Captain: Jean Fitzgerald (3HSER)
Australian representative supporter: Noah J. Dorgias
He singlehandedly rules over the tactics of the Australian team. However, most of the players aren’t directly acquitainced.
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Training
Noah-kun thinks of the training menus!
When Dorgias-senpai became a 3rd year, his younger brother Noah-kun thought up the training menus and tactics! (Milky)
(Pic: Dorgias)
The tactics and training menus are transmissioned by the older brother. The coaches unvoluntarily groan because of the detailed content.
-
Uniform - Let’s do a fashioncheck on the Australian representatives!!
The whole garment is made from deluxe UV-resistant material
Because Australia has a lot of ultra violet rays, they made it to protect the players in the heat of high summer. It’s also somewhat of a protracted war, as they can play without undressing.
The southern cross is shining in the night
On the right abdomen, the southern cross is made from fluorescent material. When playing at night, the constellation of the southern cross shines radiantly.
It dries fast! It’s also okay for surfing
Even if you don’t expect the players to swim during a match, the uniform is manufactured to be super hydrophobe. It was designed to absorb a lot of sweat during the match, and has a silky feel.
A few words from the representatives!
J. J dorgias: If it’s Noah’s strategies protecting us, even these small fries can guide Australia to the top!!
A mystery riddled and religious country. They attack the soul with an uncanny song. Before the finals’ match they all returned back to their country.
It’s an island country with everlasting summer. They aimed to lock up the American representatives and win by default, but failed. As for the language’s pronunciation, the Japanese papipupepo comes fairly close.
(Pic: Nobtail singing)
The number that they broke out singing during the match had a latin tone!
(Pic: Nobtail singing)
The number that they broke out singing during the match had a latin tone!
...as well as the final foreign player profiles.
M. Nobtail
U17wcup Commonwealth of Tube Representative Vocal 3HSER
Birthday: 23/04 (Taurus)
Bloodgroup: A
Length: 179 cm
Weight: 92 kg
Dominant Hand: Right
Playstyle: All rounder
Hobby: Singing, Golf, Scuba diving
U17wcup Commonwealth of Tube Representative Vocal 3HSER
Birthday: 23/04 (Taurus)
Bloodgroup: A
Length: 179 cm
Weight: 92 kg
Dominant Hand: Right
Playstyle: All rounder
Hobby: Singing, Golf, Scuba diving
M. Halharter
U17wcup Commonwealth of Tube Representative Guitar 3MSER
Birthday: 05/11 (Scorpio)
Bloodgroup: A
Length: 174 cm
Weight: 55 kg
Dominant Hand: Right
Playstyle: Agressive Baseliner
Hobby: Chorus, Guitar
U17wcup Commonwealth of Tube Representative Guitar 3MSER
Birthday: 05/11 (Scorpio)
Bloodgroup: A
Length: 174 cm
Weight: 55 kg
Dominant Hand: Right
Playstyle: Agressive Baseliner
Hobby: Chorus, Guitar
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Tube members are musically talented.
Re-reading this made me realise Greece have a member called Hades. Hahahaha
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Holycow translation of the Konomi interview. Please note that I have already edited this part.
Konomi Will Talk - The Perfect Interview!
Konomi will reveal everything! We want to see what The Prince of Tennis is really made of!
New Prince of Tennis author Konomi Takeshi will reveal various behind the scenes developments! He will entrance you with a perfect interview!
Interviewer: New Prince of Tennis started with the U-17 Selection Camp and eventually moved on to the World Cup. When did you think of the concept for this development?
Konomi: As for the World Cup following the selection camp, I decided on that beforehand. I planned for the high schoolers and middle schoolers to compete against the players of other countries separately. At first I envisioned that the high schoolers would lose on the world stage and that, as a result, those opponents should be able to awaken the middle schoolers' hidden potential... but in the end I couldn't show the impression of the high schoolers losing like that.
Especially the matches against the Genius 10 left a strong impression that the middle schoolers would be unable to win against them. But for those matches, it was also very important that the middle schoolers were completely defeated. Even Atobe and Niou only won because of Kabaji's interference and Tsukimitsu-san letting it slide. That's why I thought the middle schoolers could learn something from the high schoolers if they teamed up.
As mentors, the high schoolers can help the middle schoolers realize their potential. And that would make Japan a lot stronger, wouldn't it? I wanted to explore this idea of them teaming up and competing together, so that's why it became like this.
Interviewer: The way you draw New Prince of Tennis now, it seems like you have really embraced that development.
Konomi: New Prince of Tennis represents the "Golden age" because I decided that the shining golden generation of the middle schoolers would take on the world. When I started drawing the series, I thought about how to best convey that feeling, and the way it has turned out is the closest I'll get to achieving that vision. However, even before the serialization started, I realized it would be a long one (laughs).
Interviewer: Please tell us about how Ryoma became an American representative and then returned to the Japanese team.
Konomi: Originally, this plot point played out a bit differently. My idea was that the American representatives were struggling and would take the worried Ryoma to the World Cup on their airplane. Thanks to that, Ryoma would have been in time to register with the Japanese representatives while also forming a bond with the American representatives... that is what I wanted to see. However, somewhere along the way, I started thinking that Ryoma wouldn't want to return to Japan and that he should stay in America. I started to think of Ryoma as a rival...
Deciding where to take the story from there was really difficult and back then I wouldn't have been able to tell you where it was headed. Would Ryoma bring down Japan? Or would he be done in himself? Because the premise looked good and was clear, I tried to follow through with it, but then I made a mistake and decided it was for the best if he returned to Japan after all. That's why it turned out this way.
Ultimately, I think there were pros and cons to both sides and I wasn't sure which was better. That said, I'm confident that I have a really good idea of where to go from here!
By the way, for those who have heard it, during the All Tenipuri Museum's talk show, it seems there was some confusion, so I want to take this opportunity to correct the rumors that originated from it... I absolutely didn't confirm that I want the Japanese representatives to win the championship or go to the finals (laughs). The information wasn't wrong, please look at the manga properly.
Interviewer: Can you tell us which parts of the World Cup's opening rounds you are especially pleased with?
Konomi: Definitely the three exhibition matches against Germany. I think I'm really satisfied with the scene where Ryoma appears in the audience during Tokugawa and Yukimura's match. The way Volk said "Give up!" implied that it wasn't even a contest anymore at that point, but Ryoma caught Tokugawa's racket and encouraged them to keep going. No matter how many times I read that scene, I still get shivers. Ryoma is pretty special after all.
From the group league matches, Ochi and Oishi's mentor-student-pair is one of my favorites. It is in line with the symbolic vision I mentioned earlier and I had chosen those two from the beginning. Oishi's reactions were very fitting for a junior on the world stage. At the same time, Tsukimitsu-san watched over him and encouraged him to grow. I want to continue drawing this dynamic between the high and middle schoolers. But I also really wanted to pair up Akaya and Tohno, only because they're both bad guys who can find a reliable ally in each other, and I thought it'd be interesting if they faced a family of superior executioners (laughs).
In general I wanted to draw the matches against Greece while keeping the strength of the world in mind. Japan barely won, but I wanted to convey the feeling that no one would know who would win the next time those teams compete. Japan ended up winning all three matches, so it gave the impression that the world didn't amount to much. But, for example, the next time they face Zeus, they will definitely not win. If they competed against him a hundred times, they would win maybe once. Remember that Tanegashima is one of Japan's strongest and he really had to do pull out all the stops and wrest that victory from Zeus.
Interviewer: Is there any particular way you want to develop the middle schoolers in The New Prince of Tennis?
Konomi: In essence, I want them all to grow both on and off the court. Atobe is always developing, and he won't stop developing. While trying to overcome the yips, Yukimura will also grow in his own way. Since we're talking about development, I have to mention Tezuka as well. He evolved from sacrificing himself and guiding his team as a captain to being determined to compete for himself for the first time. Thinking back to the scene where captain Yamato awakened that desire... that was some drama. Most recently, I have thought about Shiraishi's growth in particular. In Prince of Tennis, it was easy to become good. No matter what the characters wanted to accomplish, they could roll up their sleeves, practice hard, and do it. That was the spirit of the original series, so I couldn't make them hesitate or falter. It just didn't fit the concept of the series. However, this time, it's not that easy to become stronger. I think I came up with some good developments without destroying the pacing, so I hope you will enjoy it.
Interviewer: Have you decided how to handle the characters that didn't become representatives themselves?
Konomi: I always think about how to handle the many characters while also keeping the fans' vision in mind. A scene of Chitose and Tachibana's thoughts that didn't make it into the final script comes to mind. I didn't draw their Bestial Synchronization, so I decided to remove that scene as well. I do want to draw them after they have grown though.
Interviewer: Please tell us about the high schoolers! With the "Spy's Mission", you showed them in a different light.
Konomi: The high schoolers have a charm no one had seen until then. I really like Byoudouin. I also like Tanegashima. Tohno and Kimi-sama are great too. As for the spy mission... if you know the high schoolers well, you will love them even more if you read that volume. I wanted to make it interesting and force you to remember them (laughs). I'm happy there was a response.
The hidden high schooler fans came out one after another and sent me many letters. I was really happy. I wanted to show how the high schoolers get along as teammates and thought of putting them into interesting positions.
Interviewer: Can you tell us anything about how the story will develop going forward?
Konomi: I think the French will really show what they're made of. They have many qualities that embody the series. In general, I think it's no good to enter the tennis court on a horse (laughs). However, deciding whether to go through with it or not in the end is up to the author. Prince of Tennis is kind of like an ant, you know? It's only possible to have a character play tennis on a horse because of the relationship between the author and the readers. That's why I can make bold moves like that.
One character that's been on my mind is Yanagi. The Yanagi we've seen until now wasn't the real Yanagi. Please look forward to even more intense stories!
As for the finals tournament, the matches themselves are getting better and better and will continue to do so from here on out. I want to see what Prince of Tennis is really made of. There are still many possibilities to explore.
Interviewer: Lastly, is there anything in particular you are hoping to achieve with The New Prince of Tennis?
Konomi: I really want to see a musical version of The New Prince of Tennis. It will be a challenge though (laughs). I also want to see a Prince of Tennis theme park... but that's just an idea, we haven't tried to work towards that yet (laughs). I've also thought about challenging myself with new things because I love Prince of Tennis. I want to challenge myself little by little and show you guys a lot of things.
I may not be a shock trooper, but I'm always attacking. If possible, I think I want to show the world things it has never seen before!
Konomi will reveal how the foreign teams were created!
Greece
They're a team filled with refreshing character. They got unlucky this time, but trust me, they're powerful and stylish. In one of my earlier drafts, they even advanced to the finals tournament. In fact, I still hadn't decided whether or not Greece would advance even while I was drawing their matches. While looking at Thalatta's silver aura, I figured I'd give Zeus a rainbow-colored aura (laughs).
Australia
They are all good guys, but one of them is a ruffian. However, that guy is also the one who pulls the whole team... in other words, I drew a team that was unlike any other. There was a lot of drama among the representatives themselves, and during the early rounds, they hadn't found themselves yet. I have a feeling they can change from here on out though.
Switzerland
With the pro Amadeus leading them, they're a talented and professional team. They're really strong and Japan couldn't beat them. I wanted their coach, Jin Onijiha, and the character Kuraraga Tatsuta to appear, but there wasn't enough space in the volume (laughs).
Germany
The Germans have tons of outstanding members. Volk and QP are top-class players and others like Bismarck have not yet shown what they are really capable of. There are also up-and-comers like Frankensteiner and Tezuka. And even then, Germany still has two more pros waiting in the wings, the world's strongest doubles pair. I wanted to create the impression of an unbeatable champion.
America
Seeing how they respected Ryoma's desires and encouraged him, it's clear that they're good people. Ryoma trusted them as well and Momoshiro recognized their strength. However, Ryoma and Ryoga leaving hurt them quite a bit. Rhinehart has a cool-looking face. But I think even he isn't aware of the potential his teammates hold now that he has unified them.
France
Ryoma's future rival appears here. Because Ryoma is the prince of tennis, I wanted to try having a real prince. Furthermore, we have Osval "Mackaroo" Delon, who loves Japan, Timothée "Paris Collection" Moreau, Tristan "Handsome" Bardot and Camus. Together they form a strong team, so it'll be interesting to see how Japan challenges them.
Konomi will reveal everything! We want to see what The Prince of Tennis is really made of!
New Prince of Tennis author Konomi Takeshi will reveal various behind the scenes developments! He will entrance you with a perfect interview!
Interviewer: New Prince of Tennis started with the U-17 Selection Camp and eventually moved on to the World Cup. When did you think of the concept for this development?
Konomi: As for the World Cup following the selection camp, I decided on that beforehand. I planned for the high schoolers and middle schoolers to compete against the players of other countries separately. At first I envisioned that the high schoolers would lose on the world stage and that, as a result, those opponents should be able to awaken the middle schoolers' hidden potential... but in the end I couldn't show the impression of the high schoolers losing like that.
Especially the matches against the Genius 10 left a strong impression that the middle schoolers would be unable to win against them. But for those matches, it was also very important that the middle schoolers were completely defeated. Even Atobe and Niou only won because of Kabaji's interference and Tsukimitsu-san letting it slide. That's why I thought the middle schoolers could learn something from the high schoolers if they teamed up.
As mentors, the high schoolers can help the middle schoolers realize their potential. And that would make Japan a lot stronger, wouldn't it? I wanted to explore this idea of them teaming up and competing together, so that's why it became like this.
Interviewer: The way you draw New Prince of Tennis now, it seems like you have really embraced that development.
Konomi: New Prince of Tennis represents the "Golden age" because I decided that the shining golden generation of the middle schoolers would take on the world. When I started drawing the series, I thought about how to best convey that feeling, and the way it has turned out is the closest I'll get to achieving that vision. However, even before the serialization started, I realized it would be a long one (laughs).
Interviewer: Please tell us about how Ryoma became an American representative and then returned to the Japanese team.
Konomi: Originally, this plot point played out a bit differently. My idea was that the American representatives were struggling and would take the worried Ryoma to the World Cup on their airplane. Thanks to that, Ryoma would have been in time to register with the Japanese representatives while also forming a bond with the American representatives... that is what I wanted to see. However, somewhere along the way, I started thinking that Ryoma wouldn't want to return to Japan and that he should stay in America. I started to think of Ryoma as a rival...
Deciding where to take the story from there was really difficult and back then I wouldn't have been able to tell you where it was headed. Would Ryoma bring down Japan? Or would he be done in himself? Because the premise looked good and was clear, I tried to follow through with it, but then I made a mistake and decided it was for the best if he returned to Japan after all. That's why it turned out this way.
Ultimately, I think there were pros and cons to both sides and I wasn't sure which was better. That said, I'm confident that I have a really good idea of where to go from here!
By the way, for those who have heard it, during the All Tenipuri Museum's talk show, it seems there was some confusion, so I want to take this opportunity to correct the rumors that originated from it... I absolutely didn't confirm that I want the Japanese representatives to win the championship or go to the finals (laughs). The information wasn't wrong, please look at the manga properly.
Interviewer: Can you tell us which parts of the World Cup's opening rounds you are especially pleased with?
Konomi: Definitely the three exhibition matches against Germany. I think I'm really satisfied with the scene where Ryoma appears in the audience during Tokugawa and Yukimura's match. The way Volk said "Give up!" implied that it wasn't even a contest anymore at that point, but Ryoma caught Tokugawa's racket and encouraged them to keep going. No matter how many times I read that scene, I still get shivers. Ryoma is pretty special after all.
From the group league matches, Ochi and Oishi's mentor-student-pair is one of my favorites. It is in line with the symbolic vision I mentioned earlier and I had chosen those two from the beginning. Oishi's reactions were very fitting for a junior on the world stage. At the same time, Tsukimitsu-san watched over him and encouraged him to grow. I want to continue drawing this dynamic between the high and middle schoolers. But I also really wanted to pair up Akaya and Tohno, only because they're both bad guys who can find a reliable ally in each other, and I thought it'd be interesting if they faced a family of superior executioners (laughs).
In general I wanted to draw the matches against Greece while keeping the strength of the world in mind. Japan barely won, but I wanted to convey the feeling that no one would know who would win the next time those teams compete. Japan ended up winning all three matches, so it gave the impression that the world didn't amount to much. But, for example, the next time they face Zeus, they will definitely not win. If they competed against him a hundred times, they would win maybe once. Remember that Tanegashima is one of Japan's strongest and he really had to do pull out all the stops and wrest that victory from Zeus.
Interviewer: Is there any particular way you want to develop the middle schoolers in The New Prince of Tennis?
Konomi: In essence, I want them all to grow both on and off the court. Atobe is always developing, and he won't stop developing. While trying to overcome the yips, Yukimura will also grow in his own way. Since we're talking about development, I have to mention Tezuka as well. He evolved from sacrificing himself and guiding his team as a captain to being determined to compete for himself for the first time. Thinking back to the scene where captain Yamato awakened that desire... that was some drama. Most recently, I have thought about Shiraishi's growth in particular. In Prince of Tennis, it was easy to become good. No matter what the characters wanted to accomplish, they could roll up their sleeves, practice hard, and do it. That was the spirit of the original series, so I couldn't make them hesitate or falter. It just didn't fit the concept of the series. However, this time, it's not that easy to become stronger. I think I came up with some good developments without destroying the pacing, so I hope you will enjoy it.
Interviewer: Have you decided how to handle the characters that didn't become representatives themselves?
Konomi: I always think about how to handle the many characters while also keeping the fans' vision in mind. A scene of Chitose and Tachibana's thoughts that didn't make it into the final script comes to mind. I didn't draw their Bestial Synchronization, so I decided to remove that scene as well. I do want to draw them after they have grown though.
Interviewer: Please tell us about the high schoolers! With the "Spy's Mission", you showed them in a different light.
Konomi: The high schoolers have a charm no one had seen until then. I really like Byoudouin. I also like Tanegashima. Tohno and Kimi-sama are great too. As for the spy mission... if you know the high schoolers well, you will love them even more if you read that volume. I wanted to make it interesting and force you to remember them (laughs). I'm happy there was a response.
The hidden high schooler fans came out one after another and sent me many letters. I was really happy. I wanted to show how the high schoolers get along as teammates and thought of putting them into interesting positions.
Interviewer: Can you tell us anything about how the story will develop going forward?
Konomi: I think the French will really show what they're made of. They have many qualities that embody the series. In general, I think it's no good to enter the tennis court on a horse (laughs). However, deciding whether to go through with it or not in the end is up to the author. Prince of Tennis is kind of like an ant, you know? It's only possible to have a character play tennis on a horse because of the relationship between the author and the readers. That's why I can make bold moves like that.
One character that's been on my mind is Yanagi. The Yanagi we've seen until now wasn't the real Yanagi. Please look forward to even more intense stories!
As for the finals tournament, the matches themselves are getting better and better and will continue to do so from here on out. I want to see what Prince of Tennis is really made of. There are still many possibilities to explore.
Interviewer: Lastly, is there anything in particular you are hoping to achieve with The New Prince of Tennis?
Konomi: I really want to see a musical version of The New Prince of Tennis. It will be a challenge though (laughs). I also want to see a Prince of Tennis theme park... but that's just an idea, we haven't tried to work towards that yet (laughs). I've also thought about challenging myself with new things because I love Prince of Tennis. I want to challenge myself little by little and show you guys a lot of things.
I may not be a shock trooper, but I'm always attacking. If possible, I think I want to show the world things it has never seen before!
Konomi will reveal how the foreign teams were created!
Greece
They're a team filled with refreshing character. They got unlucky this time, but trust me, they're powerful and stylish. In one of my earlier drafts, they even advanced to the finals tournament. In fact, I still hadn't decided whether or not Greece would advance even while I was drawing their matches. While looking at Thalatta's silver aura, I figured I'd give Zeus a rainbow-colored aura (laughs).
Australia
They are all good guys, but one of them is a ruffian. However, that guy is also the one who pulls the whole team... in other words, I drew a team that was unlike any other. There was a lot of drama among the representatives themselves, and during the early rounds, they hadn't found themselves yet. I have a feeling they can change from here on out though.
Switzerland
With the pro Amadeus leading them, they're a talented and professional team. They're really strong and Japan couldn't beat them. I wanted their coach, Jin Onijiha, and the character Kuraraga Tatsuta to appear, but there wasn't enough space in the volume (laughs).
Germany
The Germans have tons of outstanding members. Volk and QP are top-class players and others like Bismarck have not yet shown what they are really capable of. There are also up-and-comers like Frankensteiner and Tezuka. And even then, Germany still has two more pros waiting in the wings, the world's strongest doubles pair. I wanted to create the impression of an unbeatable champion.
America
Seeing how they respected Ryoma's desires and encouraged him, it's clear that they're good people. Ryoma trusted them as well and Momoshiro recognized their strength. However, Ryoma and Ryoga leaving hurt them quite a bit. Rhinehart has a cool-looking face. But I think even he isn't aware of the potential his teammates hold now that he has unified them.
France
Ryoma's future rival appears here. Because Ryoma is the prince of tennis, I wanted to try having a real prince. Furthermore, we have Osval "Mackaroo" Delon, who loves Japan, Timothée "Paris Collection" Moreau, Tristan "Handsome" Bardot and Camus. Together they form a strong team, so it'll be interesting to see how Japan challenges them.
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Now, this is not an imagination. But reality. Lmao.Imagine how stacked the Spanish+Ryoga are, considering THEY will be the real final boss
@Animariano Klaraga looks like a design of yours btw, lol.--- Double Post Merged, , Original Post Date: ---
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I was a massive El Ryoga advocate haha
It's the country of oranges come on!!!
It's the country of oranges come on!!!
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Awesome foresight!
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When do you think we'll get the next fanbook?
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We are past volume 40 so I imagine we won't get a 40.5.
We had 23.5, the team fanbooks and tenipuri party. Kind of a lot, so maybe once the series is over? 10.5 was really unprecedented with all the stats and descriptions, it would be (gladly) surprised if we get a fanbook like that ever again.
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I'll love a stat book like 10.5 so much juicy information.
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I want a stat book about Spain. Hahahah
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Same and updated stats for Japan
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We should get a fanbook when the WC ends, after the finals. I hope it contains the stats from a lot of foreign players plus more info about them we don’t know.
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I really want stats for the foreign teams.
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@Hardy
Another question
Wiki said that there is a Greece Representative named Hades in this fanbook?. Is that just Wiki inaccuracy?
If there is, then what is Sedah of Spain.
Isnt it Seda/Sedah supposed to be Hades?
Or they are separate personal named after god Hades?
Another question
Wiki said that there is a Greece Representative named Hades in this fanbook?. Is that just Wiki inaccuracy?
If there is, then what is Sedah of Spain.
Isnt it Seda/Sedah supposed to be Hades?
Or they are separate personal named after god Hades?
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Nope, you are correct and I didn't remember that.
23.5 Team Guide: Greece p. 168-169
Appearing from between the blue sky and the Aegean Sea, the Gods of the tennis court They are an experienced team, ranking 10th worldwide. With Zeus as the head, the gods of Olympos rule the tennis…
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It would be great if the wikia sourced and credited stuff but welp.
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Wow. Greece Hades can manipulate aura?Nope, you are correct and I didn't remember that.
23.5 Team Guide: Greece p. 168-169
Appearing from between the blue sky and the Aegean Sea, the Gods of the tennis court They are an experienced team, ranking 10th worldwide. With Zeus as the head, the gods of Olympos rule the tennis…
It would be great if the wikia sourced and credited stuff but welp.
Maybe Hades of Greece and Sedah of Spain are related
Could just been Konomi creating Sedah character recently. Lol
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If we get a new fanbook hoping for Romeo profile we learn about his European championship win.
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Not only Romeo, but for the whole Spain Reps.
Yeah. Romeo won his age bracket group in Europe.
Medanore, Ryoga, Mares, Julio, Silva, Seda profile will be nice too.
In addition to Profile. I hope we get stats on players from other Countries.
We only know Tristan and Timothe from France. And that is just an estimate of Shiraishi. So, he can be wrong.
(Maybe, Shiraishi was too weak, so he assumed Tristan/Timothe should have 30 total stats. Lol jk)
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Yeah definitely want all of that too.
