To be honest, I'm really not a fan of sports anime at all. I tend to lean towards the slice-of-life and romance genres, with few exceptions. However, Prince of Tennis has surpassed all of my expectations, and it's become one of my most favorite anime of all time.
Let's start with the fact that it is indeed a sports anime. Almost every episode includes at least some aspect of tennis, even the filler episodes. Tennis is what connects all of the characters in Prince of Tennis, so naturally it has to be one of the most prominent features. What surprised me, though, is how this anime really opened...
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