The Prince of Tennis is a tennis-themed manga that was serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump. As of 2018, New Prince of Tennis is being serialized in Ultra Jump, depicting joint training camp practice sessions with high school students. The Prince of Tennis features a variety of handsome characters, many of whom are attractive. In this article, we will take a closer look at the charms of Takeshi Momoshiro, one of the regulars at Seishun Academy, where Echizen Ryoma, the main character of The Prince of Tennis, is.
The tricky guy who reads the weather!! What is Momoshiro Takeshi?
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Takeshi Momoshiro is a second-year student and a regular member of Seishun Academy's tennis club. He has short black hair and is tall, and is usually a humorous and playful person. However, he is also loyal, caring for his friends, and has a gentle side, such as getting angry for them. His playing style is that of an aggressive baseliner, and he excels at game-making, breaking down opponents in rallies and scoring points with smashes. After scoring a smash, he has a habit of saying "Boom!" to his opponent and repeating "It's not ____, it's not ____." He is usually cheerful, and is friendly with his juniors, making him something of a mood maker within the club.
A tricky guy who can read the weather!! Introducing the techniques of Takeshi Momoshiro
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Takeshi Momoshiro is good at jumping smashes from a high position, called dunk smashes. He also has a heavy shot called jackknife, where he jumps on one foot, steps in and hits with a backhand. Furthermore, prior to the national tournament, he spent time training in the mountains, which gave him the ability to read the weather, and he excels at using the wind and the position of the sun to his advantage in the game. As a result, he incorporates tricky techniques, such as making balls that seem impossible go in and making them bounce irregularly by targeting pebbles.
Characters with strong ties to Takeshi Momoshiro
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So far, we have introduced basic character information about Takeshi Momoshiro, a regular at Seishun Gakuen. So, what kind of characters have a deep relationship with Takeshi Momoshiro? By knowing his relationship with the characters, you can learn more about the charm of Takeshi Momoshiro, so we will introduce them.
Friendly new rookie!! Ryoma Echizen
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Ryoma Echizen is a regular at Seishun Academy, a junior of Takeshi Momoshiro, and the protagonist of The Prince of Tennis. He is characterized by wearing a white FIRA hat, and has a cheeky and competitive personality. He is good at twist serves and drive-type techniques, and plays aggressive tennis. He and Momoshiro became good friends right after they met, and they even walk to and from school together. They played doubles once, but struggled because Echizen Ryoma was not good at doubles, but they managed to win.
Eternal Rivals!! Kaido Kaoru
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Kaido Kaoru is one of the regulars at Seishun Academy, in the same class as Momoshiro Takeshi. He is known for always wearing a bandana and is nicknamed Mamushi. He and Momoshiro have been on the radar of each other since they first enrolled, and they often fight. They have become rivals, neither of whom wants to lose, and they work hard every day to hone their skills. They often partner up in doubles, and because they know each other so well, they are able to win despite their fights with good teamwork.
A trusted senior!! Kikumaru Eiji
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Kikumaru Eiji is a senior of Momoshiro Takeshi and is one of the regulars at Seishun Academy. He is characterized by his curly brown hair and big eyes, and is also one of the golden pair. He has a playful personality and gets along well with Momoshiro, so they often hang out together and talk together. Also, in the Kanto Tournament, despite the fact that they were suddenly paired up in doubles, they showed good combination, winning with Momoshiro's game making and Kikumaru's acrobatic play.
Same power type player Kawamura Takashi
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Kawamura Takashi is one of the regulars at Seishun Gakuen, and is a senior of Momoshiro Takeshi. He has short brown hair cut in a crew cut and is usually a quiet character, but when he picks up a racket, he transforms into a manly character. He is good at fastballs such as the Hadoukyu, and just like Momoshiro, he is an aggressive baseliner. Kawamura Takashi is a player who excels at power tennis, and in the match against Rokkaku Junior High School, he teamed up with him in doubles and won the match.
Fateful Showdown!! Oshitari Yuushi
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Oshitari Yuushi is a third-year student and a regular member of the tennis club at Hyoutei Academy. He has long black hair and round glasses, and speaks in the Kansai dialect. He is known as the genius of Hyoutei, and is skilled in a variety of techniques. He has faced Momoshiro in doubles at the Kanto Tournament and singles at the National Tournament, with a record of one win and one loss. They are both sharp-witted players who are good at game-making and outwitting their opponents, so although they give off the opposite vibes, they are also similar types of players.
A player who can control the dunk smash!! Sengoku Kiyosumi
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Sengoku Kiyosumi is a third-year student who belongs to the tennis club at Yamabuki Junior High School and is one of the regulars. He has orange hair, has never lost a coin toss, and is often lucky in matches, earning him the nickname "Lucky Sengoku." He competed against Momoshiro in the Kanto Tournament, and by easily imitating Momoshiro's signature dunk smash, he caused him mental distress and torment. Furthermore, Momoshiro's leg cramped, and he cornered him, but he was defeated by Momoshiro's jackknife.
The tricky guy who can read the weather!! What is the charm of Takeshi Momoshiro?
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So far, we have introduced the basic characteristics and techniques of Takeshi Momoshiro and their relationship with other characters. So, what is the charm of Takeshi Momoshiro? We will introduce it in detail based on the episodes depicted in the work.
Takeshi Momoshiro's charm 1: Friendly personality
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First, the charm of Takeshi Momoshiro that I will introduce first is his friendly personality. Momoshiro is usually friendly and is also a mood maker in the club. However, he is also popular because he easily gets along with players from other schools during matches. His strong communication skills alone are one of the factors that make him popular, and it can be said to be one of his charms. He is also one of the few comedic elements in The Prince of Tennis. He is popular as a life-sized character who has both a cool side and a funny side, and I'm sure there are many who become fans of him.
Takeshi Momoshiro's charm #2: flashy moves
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The next charm of Takeshi Momoshiro is his flashy moves. One of the reasons for Takeshi Momoshiro's power is that he has many powerful and flashy moves such as dunk smashes and jackknives. In the match against St. Rudolph, he causes an unexpected incident when he knocks Yanagisawa unconscious with a dunk smash. He also has powerful scenes where he uses a jackknife to blow away his opponent's racket, so it can be said that he is a character that contains many Shonen Jump-like elements.
The charm of Takeshi Momoshiro, part 3: Game-making incorporating psychological warfare
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The last charm of Takeshi Momoshiro that I would like to introduce is his ability to make games that incorporate psychological warfare. In the beginning of the story, he was seen as a power player who was good at dunk smashes, but after the Kanto tournament, he is also good at making games that outwit opponents. Therefore, the story often develops in a way that betrays the reader, and it is difficult to predict how the game will turn out, which makes it fascinating. In addition, he can play not only power tennis, but also delicate tennis with emphasis on control, and he uses a wide variety of tactics, so there are many attractive matches in both anime and manga.
[The Prince of Tennis] A tricky player who can read the weather!! A thorough introduction to the charms of Takeshi Momoshiro!! Summary
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This time, we introduced the charms of Takeshi Momoshiro, one of the regulars at Seishun Academy who appears in The Prince of Tennis. He is a character who is liked by both men and women for being both funny and cool, and the contrast between the two is what makes you want to root for him. His doubles matches in particular are one of the highlights, as he is able to play well with any player. If you haven't seen it yet, why not give it a try? It's an interesting series.
