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The Prince of Tennis: Two Samurais, The First Game (2005): Cast & Box Office

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The Prince of Tennis: Two Samurais, The First Game is a 2005 animated film directed by Takayuki Hamana, starring Junko Minagawa as Ryoma Echizen, Ryotaro Okiayu and Takayuki Kondo. It runs 1 hour and earned $806,591 worldwide.

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The Prince of Tennis: Two Samurais, The First Game (2005) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h (60 min)
Director
Takayuki Hamana
Genre
Animation
Original language
Japanese
Studio
Shochiku
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Prince of Tennis: Two Samurais, The First Game About?

The premise of The Prince of Tennis: Two Samurais, The First Game without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

The regular players from Seigaku take part in an exhibition match on a luxury cruise ship, only to learn the event is controlled by a corrupt millionaire tied to illegal gambling. He pressures them to throw the game. Meanwhile, a rival player claims to be Ryoma’s brother, adding further tension.

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Cast & crew

The Prince of Tennis: Two Samurais, The First Game Cast & Characters

Junko Minagawa leads the cast as Ryoma Echizen, with Ryotaro Okiayu as Kunimitsu Tezuka and Takayuki Kondo as Shuichiro Oishi. Directed by Takayuki Hamana.

From the director

More from Takayuki Hamana

More films directed by Takayuki Hamana: The Klutzy Witch: Fūka and the Dark Witch, The Seven Deadly Sins: Cursed by Light, Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha: Detonation and Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha: Reflection.

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Plot

The Prince of Tennis: Two Samurais, The First Game Plot Summary

What happens in The Prince of Tennis: Two Samurais, The First Game from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

The Seishun Academy Middle School tennis regulars are invited on a luxury cruise by Sakurafubuki Hikomaro to face his own team in a friendly match that quickly spirals into something far more dangerous and manipulation-filled than any practice session could be.

Aboard the ship, Ryoma Echizen Junko Minagawa discovers that Ryoga Echizen has introduced himself as Ryoma’s older brother, a revelation that unravels a long-hidden family history. Ryoma explains that Ryoga was adopted years earlier by Nanjiroh during their time in America, and that he vanished before Ryoma joined Seigaku. The tension between past loyalties and present ambitions begins to color every move on deck.

Full summary

The whole story of The Prince of Tennis: Two Samurais, The First Game, scene by scene

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Box office

The Prince of Tennis: Two Samurais, The First Game Box Office

The Prince of Tennis: Two Samurais, The First Game grossed $806,591 worldwide.

2005 box office

Worldwide gross

$806.6K

International
$806.6K
Quiz

How Well Do You Know The Prince of Tennis: Two Samurais, The First Game?

9 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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What is the primary reason Seigaku's team was invited onto the luxury cruise?

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The Prince of Tennis: Two Samurais, The First Game Also Known As

10 alternative titles, including “Gekijô ban tenisu no ôji sama: Futari no samurai - The first game” and “The Prince of Tennis - Two Samurai - The First Game”.

Also known as
  • Gekijô ban tenisu no ôji sama: Futari no samurai - The first game
  • The Prince of Tennis - Two Samurai - The First Game
  • 劇場版 テニスの王子様 二人のサムライ The First Game
  • Prince of Tennis: The Two Samurai
  • The prince of tennis: Two samurais - The first game
  • 网球王子剧场版 二人的武士
  • 網球王子 劇場版 二人武士
  • Принц тенниса (фильм первый)
  • The Prince of Tennis : Two Samurais
  • 테니스의 왕자: 2인의 사무라이

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The Prince of Tennis: Two Samurais, The First Game FAQ: Cast & Box Office

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of The Prince of Tennis: Two Samurais, The First Game, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Prince of Tennis: Two Samurais, The First Game?

The Prince of Tennis: Two Samurais, The First Game runs 1 hour (60 minutes).

When was The Prince of Tennis: Two Samurais, The First Game released?

The Prince of Tennis: Two Samurais, The First Game was released on January 29, 2005.

Who directed The Prince of Tennis: Two Samurais, The First Game?

The Prince of Tennis: Two Samurais, The First Game was directed by Takayuki Hamana.

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Who is in the cast of The Prince of Tennis: Two Samurais, The First Game?

The Prince of Tennis: Two Samurais, The First Game stars Junko Minagawa as Ryoma Echizen, Ryotaro Okiayu as Kunimitsu Tezuka and Takayuki Kondo as Shuichiro Oishi.

How much did The Prince of Tennis: Two Samurais, The First Game make at the box office?

The Prince of Tennis: Two Samurais, The First Game grossed $806,591 worldwide.

Does The Prince of Tennis: Two Samurais, The First Game have a post-credit scene?

No. The Prince of Tennis: Two Samurais, The First Game has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Prince of Tennis: Two Samurais, The First Game in?

The original language of The Prince of Tennis: Two Samurais, The First Game is Japanese.

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