Chapter New Prince of Tennis Chapter 477 (END)

[Shogun Ryoma]

Can't believe it's over.. what a journey.
Thank you.

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Anyone remember Ryoma age 23 picture from Konomi?
Wish we saw that here in the finale.

 

[-Ken-]

We don't know how much players will grow, what unkown players will pop up, what players might move to Germany like Tezuka did, etc. It's stated that they are the best so it doesn't really matter if the current MSers appear to be a bit underwhelming.

Well, also remember that Switzerland was actually #1 in this particular WC that we see, and we know America beat them. And we also knows that Germany and Spain seems to be stronger as a whole too? Or maybe they are about even. Who knows.

Switzerland is probably the team that disappoint me the most in the series, even more than France.

 

[mathematicianrcg]

Well, also remember that Switzerland was actually #1 in this particular WC that we see, and we know America beat them. And we also knows that Germany and Spain seems to be stronger as a whole too? Or maybe they are about even. Who knows.

Switzerland is probably the team that disappoint me the most in the series, even more than France.

To be fair to Switzerland. They seemed like Hsers heavy talent rather than Msers. Only Henri is notable Msers from them.

For ex. They weren't able to use Tatsuta, who is hyped to be almost as strong as Amadeus.

I think the 3 Msers rules crewed them up. Same with USA to be honest.

If anything. It benefited France because they have Prince and Osval.

Remember. Japan is only ranked 23 before the WC.

And I assume powerscalers/rankers inside the verse don't know the strength of each team's Msers.

 

[Hardy]

Well, also remember that Switzerland was actually #1 in this particular WC that we see, and we know America beat them. And we also knows that Germany and Spain seems to be stronger as a whole too? Or maybe they are about even. Who knows.

Switzerland is probably the team that disappoint me the most in the series, even more than France.

Remember that it was an odd translation, though. Switzerland were number 1 in terms of depth, not in top strength (which makes the Australia victory against them rather impressive). So they can probably field 3 very strong teams, even if their 7 best aren't better than Spain/Germany/Japan. Kuraraga is an example of that, I guess, with him being almost as strong as Amadeus but getting no on-screen action.

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To be fair to Switzerland. They seemed like Hsers heavy talent rather than Msers. Only Henri is notable Msers from them.

For ex. They weren't able to use Tatsuta, who is hyped to be almost as strong as Amadeus.

I think the 3 Msers rules crewed them up. Same with USA to be honest.

If anything. It benefited France because they have Prince and Osval.

Remember. Japan is only ranked 23 before the WC.

And I assume powerscalers/rankers inside the verse don't know the strength of each team's Msers.

I reckon Japan's ranking is quite deceptive. They had to play in a very strong group in the last wc and got eliminated early, then spent a ton of time without Byoudouin, Duke, probably Tanegashima who won't fly, Irie and Oni who chose to train Tokugawa instead of focusing on themselves, etc. They should be top ten, on paper at least. Very top heavy though.

 

[-Ken-]

Remember that it was an odd translation, though. Switzerland were number 1 in terms of depth, not in top strength (which makes the Australia victory against them rather impressive). So they can probably field 3 very strong teams, even if their 7 best aren't better than Spain/Germany/Japan. Kuraraga is an example of that, I guess, with him being almost as strong as Amadeus but getting no on-screen action.

I reread the match, and it say that they are #2 team instead of #1 during the match so maybe I am misremembering something. If the depth thing is actually like that, then 3 years from now I imagine Switz will be a very real threat.

I reckon Japan's ranking is quite deceptive. They had to play in a very strong group in the last wc and got eliminated early, then spent a ton of time without Byoudouin, Duke, probably Tanegashima who won't fly, Irie and Oni who chose to train Tokugawa instead of focusing on themselves, etc. They should be top ten, on paper at least. Very top heavy though.

Top heavy is kinda underselling it tbh. We know that Kimijima play on par with paris team and by extension that means Kaji/Ohmagari can probably do so as well. And Ochi/Mouri are always listed as doubles specialist.


I can imagine that they got knock out early though. But a team that can force G10 as we know it out must be pretty impressive.

 

[mathematicianrcg]

I reread the match, and it say that they are #2 team instead of #1 during the match so maybe I am misremembering something. If the depth thing is actually like that, then 3 years from now I imagine Switz will be a very real threat.




Top heavy is kinda underselling it tbh. We know that Kimijima play on par with paris team and by extension that means Kaji/Ohmagari can probably do so as well. And Ochi/Mouri are always listed as doubles specialist.


I can imagine that they got knock out early though. But a team that can force G10 as we know it out must be pretty impressive.

Iirc. The databook stated that the Twins are their doubles specialist back then when they are #9 and #10.

Now, Idk how much is the gap between 100% Ochi and Kiratini. But Kiratini did beat a semi nerfed Ochi for #4 badge.

Still, Idk if Ochi did more singles or doubles. Or same 2 years ago.

Mouri was not yet in the team two years ago. He was Mser back then. And Mser did not participate last WC.

And wait, Tokugawa too would have been Mser. Anyways, he was in abroad.

 

[-Ken-]

it is also possible that they are also significantly weaker 3 years ago too. Look at Yukimura and Saanada right now, for example.

 

[LetalHawk]

it is also possible that they are also significantly weaker 3 years ago too. Look at Yukimura and Saanada right now, for example.

Future Sanada and Yukimura (end of this chapter) should be way stronger than Duke and Tanegashima tbh.

 

[mathematicianrcg]

Future Sanada and Yukimura (end of this chapter) should be way stronger than Duke and Tanegashima tbh.

Everyone in Japan 2 years from now will be OP. Except for Sengoku. In fact, how the hell he made the lineup. Lmao

Well, Yagyuu/Niouu (without illusions) too. But at least they are doubles specialists.

Btw, how many Rikkaidai Alumni will be there in Tokyo team?

Mouri, Yukimura, Sanada, Akaya, Niouu, and Yagyuu (replaced Marui basically). 6 players. Hehe

 

[Hardy]

This double spread at the end got cut in the mag, but it'll look like this in the volume release:

Fuji made it!

 

[mathematicianrcg]

This double spread at the end got cut in the mag, but it'll look like this in the volume release:

Fuji made it!

So, they scrapped the Msers rule?

Ryoma, Atobe, Sanada, Akutsu, and...Fuji are all Hsers!!!

Also, Who are players beside Tezuka? (Siegfried and ???)

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If I interpret it correctly. It would be like:

S3: Atobe
S2: Akutsu
S1: Ryoma
D2: Sanada/Fuj
D1: ???

Sanada/Fuji doubles pairings is interesting ngl. Fuji's wind attacks + 6 triple counters. Partnered with Sanada's 7 swing and Forest/Fire/Lightning etc. (Fu rin ka zan). (Only to lose to Bertie. Jk. Lmao)

 

[erosares286]

S3: Akutsu
S2 : Atobe
S1: Ryoma
D2. Fuji/Sanada

I assume Kintarou and Yukimura will be there. What a scary line-up for Japan

 

[-Ken-]

Akutsu in doubles is something I want to see. His ability is basically Kite but more OP in terms of court coverage.

 

[GP Kyo]

This double spread at the end got cut in the mag, but it'll look like this in the volume release:

Fuji made it!

Konomi always breadcrumbing us Fuji fans. I'll take it, though.

 

[mathematicianrcg]

Akutsu in doubles is something I want to see. His ability is basically Kite but more OP in terms of court coverage.

Who will you doubles partner him though to complement his abilities?

I wonder which player he can develop a howling with.

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Konomi always breadcrumbing us Fuji fans. I'll take it, though.

Idk who the hell is the player on the left side of Tezuka. Right side is obviously Siegfried.

The left side. I doubt it is Bertie, or especially Frankensteiner. Lmao.

 

[WolverinePanda]

Akutsu in doubles is something I want to see. His ability is basically Kite but more OP in terms of court coverage.

Seeing Fuji play in an official singles match is what I really want to see. He’d be an exceptional singles player if he actually put in the work, but I guess Konomi prefers other players.

 

[Hardy]

Seeing Fuji play in an official singles match is what I really want to see. He’d be an exceptional singles player if he actually put in the work, but I guess Konomi prefers other players.

At the end of the day Konomi is telling stories and Fuji (along with most of Seigaku) "suffers" because he was a main character in PoT and we saw his story already. All he had left in NPoT were his rivalries with Ryoma and Tezuka but like every top player has those.

 

[WolverinePanda]

At the end of the day Konomi is telling stories and Fuji (along with most of Seigaku) "suffers" because he was a main character in PoT and we saw his story already. All he had left in NPoT were his rivalries with Ryoma and Tezuka but like every top player has those.

Yeah, I know, but it's not like he's writing about real people or events outside his control. These are his characters and his story, which he has complete control over.

To be clear, my issue isn't Fuji's reduced page time. Less focus isn't the main problem here. For the exact same reason that I know these characters' backstories, I feel this specific character had a lot of wasted potential.

For example, I couldn't possibly complain about why Kawamura isn't in the World Cup, and I'm honestly even surprised Oishi made it. Also, I'm not a die-hard Seigaku or Fuji fan, though I obviously do regard him as a top character. Take Tezuka, for example. he was sent away and almost entirely sidelined compared to PoT, but overall I think he was treated fairly. I also think Ryoma wasn't treated fairly occasionally for the sake of storytelling or fan service (like in his match against none other than Fuji himself), but he's the main character, so Konomi always finds a way to make it up to him. And Fuji isn't the only character I feel was treated poorly, either.

That said, I do think some unnecessary characters were introduced and subplots were told that felt pretty redundant to me. But while writing this, I realized it mostly comes down to personal preference, and there are probably people including Konomi himself, who were genuinely interested in those stories.

It's a trade-off, I guess. I wouldn't do it in my own story, but I'm not the writer, and it's not my story. It was just a personal opinion, and I get it, your point is totally valid.

 

[-Ken-]

Who will you doubles partner him though to complement his abilities?

I wonder which player he can develop a howling with.

Kintarou for wild howling maybe?

Alternatively, I think Yukimura may not developed a howling, but a combination of Yukimura defense and Akutsu INSANE offense as well as board coverage seems very strong in theory.

 

[LetalHawk]

Kintarou for wild howling maybe?

Alternatively, I think Yukimura may not developed a howling, but a combination of Yukimura defense and Akutsu INSANE offense as well as board coverage seems very strong in theory.

I wonder what upgrades Yukimura has developed in three years, an evolution of future yips plus insane defense? I expect him to be a monster at this point.