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Pre-orders for Shueisha's monthly manga magazine Jump SQ. (Jump Square) 's September 2026 issue (scheduled for release on August 4) have flooded online retailers and physical bookstores across Japan, making it extremely difficult to secure a copy. The sudden shortage has become a major topic of discussion on social media as of July 19. A Special CD Appendix Featuring 143 Voice Actors and "Tenimyu" Cast Members The catalyst for the frenzy was an announcement made earlier that day by the official X (formerly Twitter) account for The New Prince of Tennis . It was revealed that the September issue will include a special appendix: a CD featuring a new song titled "Racket ni Omoide Tsumekonde" (Packing Memories into Rackets), performed by the series' creator, Takeshi Konomi, and "Tenipuri Familia." Serving as a culmination of the franchise's 27-year history, the track features a whopping 143 participants, including the anime's star-studded vo...

In a special broadcast celebrating the milestone of the popular manga series The Prince of Tennis , it has been revealed that a major announcement regarding the smartphone rhythm action game The Prince of Tennis II: RisingBeat (commonly known as "Tenirabi") series is on the way. The news has already sparked massive excitement among fans. According to the official X (formerly Twitter) account, the update will be shared during the "Tenipuri Surprise☆Summit" 25th-anniversary special program, which will be livestreamed on July 19, 2026, at 10:00 PM (JST). Following the announcement, "Tenirabi" quickly trended on social media platforms. Fans Pray for a "Miracle Revival" After Service Closure Since the beloved mobile game previously ended its service, fans have flooded social media with passionate hopes, with comments like "Could it be making a comeback?" and "I would cry tears of joy if it restarts." Some dedicated fans shared tha...

Four popular characters from the hit series The Prince of Tennis —Ryoma Echizen, Kunimitsu Tezuka, Syusuke Fuji, and Ryoga Echizen—will grace the back cover of the weekly women's magazine anan Issue 2504 (releasing on July 15, 2026). The announcement has taken social media by storm. This special appearance celebrates the upcoming remastered releases of KONAMI's romance adventure games The Prince of Tennis: Gakuen no Ojisama (colloquially known as Gakupuri ) and Dokidoki Survival ( Dokisaba ). The issue will feature an exclusive anan special gravure shoot capturing "a summer moment with the princes." Fans Shaken by the Shocking Inclusion of Ryoga Echizen The aspect driving the most intense social media buzz is the inclusion of Ryoga Echizen, the older brother of the protagonist, Ryoma Echizen. Ryoga has a unique history: he originally debuted as an anime-original character in a theatrical film before being integrated into the original manga. Fans have been left spe...

Game app "Goddess of Victory: NIKKE" has announced the upcoming appearance of a new SSR Nikke, "E.H.", voiced by the popular voice actress Junko Minagawa, in the PickUp recruitment starting March 5th, generating a massive buzz on social media. The casting of Minagawa, particularly known for her role as Ryoma Echizen in "The Prince of Tennis", has ignited enthusiasm among many fans, leading to a flood of comments like 'definitely whaling for this.'The newly implemented SSR Nikke "E.H." is a character with a profound backstory, serving as the new leader of an exotic squad seeking atonement for past sins. The revealed character visual and Junko Minagawa's 'strong-willed' voice are being hailed as a perfect match. Expectations for the story are also high, with fans remarking, 'E.H.'s 'atoning' aspect seems genuinely impactful.'Social media platforms are overflowing with expressions of joy over Minagawa's ca...