Ryoma Echizen – The Tennis Prodigy with a Cocky Attitude

Ryoma Echizen is the young tennis genius of The Prince of Tennis, known for his exceptional skills, sharp wit, and unshakable confidence. A first-year student at Seishun Academy (Seigaku), he quickly establishes himself as one of the most talented players in Japan.

1. Character Introduction

Full Name: Ryoma Echizen (越前 リョーマ)

Nicknames: "The Prince of Tennis," "Ochibi" (by teammates)

Series: The Prince of Tennis

Affiliation: Seishun Academy Tennis Club (Seigaku)

Occupation: Middle School Student, Tennis Prodigy

Ryoma is a naturally gifted player, effortlessly taking on older and more experienced opponents with his signature arrogance and calm demeanor.

2. Age & Background

Age: 12 (Original series), 15 (New Prince of Tennis)

Height: 151 cm (4'11") → Grows taller in later series

Weight: 50 kg (110 lbs)

Blood Type: O

Birthday: December 24

Race: Human

Origin: Tokyo, Japan

Raised in a family of tennis legends, Ryoma honed his skills under his father, the former pro Nanjiro Echizen.

3. Heroic Journey

• Joins Seigaku to step out of his father’s shadow.

• Defeats upperclassmen and earns a regular spot on the team.

• Faces rival schools in national tournaments.

• Continues growing, developing new techniques, and testing his limits.

4. Iconic Lines & Their Meanings

5. Anime Adaptation & Journey

Key Arcs:

• Seigaku Tryouts: Proves himself to the team.

• Interscholastic Tournament: Battles top-tier middle school players.

• National Tournament: Faces his toughest rivals yet.

• New Prince of Tennis: Competes against Japan’s best for a shot at the pros.

6. Powers & Abilities

🎾 Natural Tennis Genius – Can adapt and learn new techniques quickly.

⚡ Inhuman Reflexes – Lightning-fast reactions give him an edge.

🔥 "Twist Serve" & "Drive B" – Signature powerful shots.

👀 Eye of the Tiger – Reads opponents’ moves before they happen.

🌀 Cool-Headed Under Pressure – Never lets emotions shake his game.

7. Relationships & Fate

Key Relationships

• Nanjiro Echizen (Father): His biggest rival and coach.

• Tezuka Kunimitsu: Seigaku’s captain and mentor.

• Momo, Kaidoh, Fuji & Other Teammates: Fellow Seigaku players who push him to improve.

• Sakuno Ryuzaki: A shy girl with a crush on him.

Fate

Ryoma continues his journey towards becoming a world-class professional player.

8. Strengths & Weaknesses

✅ Strengths

✔ Genius-level talent.

✔ Calm and confident under pressure.

✔ Can analyze and adapt to any opponent.

❌ Weaknesses

✖ Overconfident at times.

✖ Struggles with teamwork due to his lone-wolf nature.

✖ Still growing physically compared to older competitors.

9. Recent Releases & Updates

📌 New Prince of Tennis continues his story as he faces high school and professional players.

10. Relationship Stories

💥 Ryoma vs. Tezuka: Mentor-student rivalry that shapes his growth.

🎾 Ryoma & Sakuno: A subtle yet cute dynamic.

11. Anime Seasons & Episodes

📺 First Appearance: The Prince of Tennis Episode 1

🏆 Major Matches:

• Ryoma vs. Kaidoh (Tryouts)

• Ryoma vs. Akutsu (Street Tennis)

• Ryoma vs. Sanada (Nationals)

• Ryoma vs. Tezuka (Ultimate Showdown)

12. Rating

Overall Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (9.5/10)

Rating Breakdown:

• Tennis Skill: 10/10

• Character Growth: 9/10

• Popularity: 9.8/10

• Cocky Charm: 10/10

13. Fun Facts

🎾 His favorite food is shrimp dumplings.

🎾 Originally, Ryoma was left-handed, but he can play ambidextrously.

🎾 He has beaten high school players despite being in middle school.

14. Related Characters

• Tezuka Kunimitsu: His toughest mentor and rival.

• Fuji Shusuke: Another genius who challenges him.

• Sanada Genichiro: One of his strongest opponents.

15. The Journey Continues

Ryoma Echizen’s journey is far from over as he continues to challenge the best players in the world, proving time and again why he is The Prince of Tennis.