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The New Prince of Tennis franchise conclusion and anniversay

Overview

The manga series ‘The New Prince of Tennis’ by Takeshi Konomi is concluding with its 48th and final volume, scheduled for release on September 4, 2026. To mark the conclusion of the sequel series, Animate is hosting a commemorative fair throughout September 2026, featuring special gifts and themed decorations at various retail locations, including flagship stores in Ikebukuro and Umeda.

In conjunction with the franchise’s 25th anniversary, the sportswear brand FILA has announced a collaboration with the series. The first phase of this partnership involves the release of college-style T-shirts inspired by the Seigaku, Hyotei, and Rikkai schools on September 25, 2026. A second phase of the collaboration is expected in February 2027, which will feature themed sneakers.

Entities

Seiichi Yukimura · Animate · Fila · Keigo Atobe · Shueisha

Timeline

  1. 9 days ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    FILA announces collaboration with The New Prince of Tennis

    FILA and the anime ‘The New Prince of Tennis’ have announced a collaboration featuring college-style T-shirts releasing in September 2026, with themed sneakers to follow in 2027.

  2. about 1 month ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    The New Prince of Tennis manga to conclude with final volume on September 4, 2026

    The final volume of the manga ‘The New Prince of Tennis’ will be released on September 4, 2026, accompanied by commemorative fairs and special merchandise at Animate stores.

Sources

animeanime.jp · cho-animedia.jp · prtimes.jp