Info Konomi on Twitter (Contains Spoilers)

[Kaoz]

Konomi got himself a twitter account: https://twitter.com/konomi_takeshi

Discuss his tweets in this thread.

It seems like he will occasionally post some pages of upcoming chapters as well. It's fine to discuss those here, but the 24 hour spoiler rule applies. In other words, don't talk about those tweets outside of this thread until 24 hours after they've been posted.

 

[kaibaman]

Konomi better give us one of the best matches of the whole series after all it's the clash between the Echizen Brothers.

 

[LetalHawk]

Konomi better give us one of the best matches of the whole series after all it's the clash between the Echizen Brothers.

You bet he will, I expect it to be the craziest too, like the movie match.

 

[Zekiel]

You bet he will, I expect it to be the craziest too, like the movie match.

Apparently there's only 6 chapters left? I hope it's actually a good match.

 

[mathematicianrcg]

Ok now. Nanjiroh has a sister. Her name is Karin Echizen.

I wonder what will be her role here as Ryoma/Ryoga's Auntie.

Fans in Twitter/X are theorizing that Karin is Ryoga's mother.

If true, that will make Ryoma and Ryoga cousins instead.

 

[LetalHawk]

Ok now. Nanjiroh has a sister. Her name is Karin Echizen.

I wonder what will be her role here as Ryoma/Ryoga's Auntie.

Fans in Twitter/X are theorizing that Karin is Ryoga's mother.

If true, that will make Ryoma and Ryoga cousins instead.

I think that is his mom, Konomi introducing a new member of the Echizen family when we’re ending the series means he’ll have a huge secret to reveal.

I wonder if Ryoga’s (supposed) mom reveals the secret to consume and also, his weakness. She’s the one who probably told to Nanjirou how to combat it and that’s what he’s the only one aside from her who knows how to deal with consume (and now Ryoma because his father presumably told him the secret to beat it).

 

[Hardy]

I think that is his mom, Konomi introducing a new member of the Echizen family when we’re ending the series means he’ll have a huge secret to reveal.

I wonder if Ryoga’s (supposed) mom reveals the secret to consume and also, his weakness. She’s the one who probably told to Nanjirou how to combat it and that’s what he’s the only one aside from her who knows how to deal with consume (and now Ryoma because his father presumably told him the secret to beat it).

Haha the plot twist... "The brother that you didn't remember was your half-brother is actually your cousin..."

 

[mathematicianrcg]

I think that is his mom, Konomi introducing a new member of the Echizen family when we’re ending the series means he’ll have a huge secret to reveal.

I wonder if Ryoga’s (supposed) mom reveals the secret to consume and also, his weakness. She’s the one who probably told to Nanjirou how to combat it and that’s what he’s the only one aside from her who knows how to deal with consume (and now Ryoma because his father presumably told him the secret to beat it).

She is wearing the same necklace as Ryoga's. Hence, the theory.

Ryoga is 2 years older than Ryoma.

Interestingly, Karin is younger than Nanjiroh. So, it implies that Karin was younger and earlier to have a child than Nanjiroh.

 

[Hardy]

I just read the most random ass theory about Ryoga being Ryoma's cousin, son of Karin and... Mifune. It's so stupid that I think it may happen.

 

[LetalHawk]

I just read the most random ass theory about Ryoga being Ryoma's cousin, son of Karin and... Mifune. It's so stupid that I think it may happen.

This would blow my head off lol. Mifune said he had a complicated relationship with Nanji so family affairs are definitely a thing here maybe hehe.

That said, we still don’t know why Mifune hates him or holds a grudge against him, so that being clarified in this last match would be neat, I hope Konomi brings it into the table now because that was like almost 70+chapters ago.

 

[Hardy]

--- Double Post Merged, Apr 1, 2026, Original Post Date: Apr 1, 2026 ---

"
【#NewPrinceOfTennis】The latest chapters are
Chapter 466 Promise
Chapter 467 Heading to America
Chapter 468 Family
A massive volume with 3 chapters in one go!
The secret of Ryoga Echizen's birth and his encounter with Ryoma, and the promise with Nanjiro Samurai...
Be sure to read these three heartfelt chapters by the author where all emotions intersect—right in the magazine!
Ryoga's dislike of rain is also revealed!?
On sale April 3rd (Fri) in Jump SQ. May issue
"

 

[Zekiel]

--- Double Post Merged, Apr 1, 2026, Original Post Date: Apr 1, 2026 ---

"
【#NewPrinceOfTennis】The latest chapters are
Chapter 466 Promise
Chapter 467 Heading to America
Chapter 468 Family
A massive volume with 3 chapters in one go!
The secret of Ryoga Echizen's birth and his encounter with Ryoma, and the promise with Nanjiro Samurai...
Be sure to read these three heartfelt chapters by the author where all emotions intersect—right in the magazine!
Ryoga's dislike of rain is also revealed!?
On sale April 3rd (Fri) in Jump SQ. May issue
"

This backstory is necessary to know who ryoga is. Ryoga might not hesitate to consume ryoma's tennis anymore. Ryoma isn't worried though because his father trained him. I just hope it's not all flashback and we get a lot of the match.

 

[GP Kyo]

Spoiler: Spoilers

As expected, Ryoga is actually Ryoma's cousin. His parents died in a traffic accident. Ryoma makes a comeback by using Fuji's latest technique "Kitsunebidama" since it cannot be returned, Ryoga cannot steal it.

 

[mathematicianrcg]

Spoiler: Spoilers

As expected, Ryoga is actually Ryoma's cousin. His parents died in a traffic accident. Ryoma makes a comeback by using Fuji's latest technique "Kitsunebidama" since it cannot be returned, Ryoga cannot steal it.

What? How the hell is Fuji's technique cannot be stolen.

 

[Hardy]

What? How the hell is Fuji's technique cannot be stolen.

Because Ryoga needs to return the shot in order to steal and that one cannot be hit lol.

 

[mathematicianrcg]

Because Ryoga needs to return the shot in order to steal and that one cannot be hit lol.

Ah. There it is.

The Consume Weakness is Revealed.

 

[Hardy]

(It's kinda the weakness to anything. Consume or not, if you cannot return the shots you just lose.)

 

[LetalHawk]

Ah. There it is.

The Consume Weakness is Revealed.

Seriously? But that weakness is one I had not expected, just hit a shot that Ryoga cannot return and that’s it. But I expect him to return the last critical wind soon so Ryoma will need such a powerup that makes him score winners against Ryoga consistently.

 

[mathematicianrcg]

Guys, can you explain why it cannot be hit.

What is the mechanics of Fuji's "Kitsunebidama" again?

Is that the same technique that would have given Fuji the win against Ryoma if not for the Rain/Wind forcing it out?

 

[Hardy]

Guys, can you explain why it cannot be hit.

What is the mechanics of Fuji's "Kitsunebidama" again?

Is that the same technique that would have given Fuji the win against Ryoma if not for the Rain/Wind forcing it out?

Yeah it's that one. Kitsune fireball or whatever.

It becomes hittable at a very brief fraction of a second, and any swing makes the ball move around like a falling leaf (the imagery used as explanation was of a candle's light I think).

Against Fuji, Ryoma didn't manage to return it but, since the ability moves so much, a gust of wind made it go out.

 

[LetalHawk]

Yeah it's that one. Kitsune fireball or whatever.

It becomes hittable at a very brief fraction of a second, and any swing makes the ball move around like a falling leaf (the imagery used as explanation was of a candle's light I think).

Against Fuji, Ryoma didn't manage to return it but, since the ability moves so much, a gust of wind made it go out.

I wonder how long will it take for Ryoga to return it, I guess he’ll do it soon enough.

What exactly Nanji taught to Ryoma? Because he will need something else to surpass Ryoga, an anti consume aura or sth. I’d love if he gets a new upgrade that surpasses TnK and Asura no Shindou.