The Prince of Tennis 25th Anniversary Event -Fever- Vol.1 brought ten voice actors to esports TOKYO BAY studio in Tokyo on Sunday, October 11, 2026, launching a series of commemorative events for the long-running anime franchise. Pashplus.jp reported that the day featured a surprise opening script-reading, retrospective talk segments, Konami game showcases, audience quizzes, and live musical performances across both day and night performances.
Ten Voice Actors Gather for Tokyo Launch
The anniversary kickoff brought together a roster of voice talent representing three distinct middle school teams from the series. Seigaku was represented by Junko Minagawa as Ryoma Echizen, Ryotaro Okiayu as Kunimitsu Tezuka, Hiroki Takahashi as Eiji Kikumaru (who also voiced Ryo Kisarazu of Rokkaku), Masaya Onosaka as Takeshi Momoshiro, and Narukawa Kawamoto as Takashi Kawamura, who served as the event’s master of ceremonies.
St. Rudolph Academy added Yoshimi Iwasaki as Yoshirou Akazawa, Norihisa Mori as Shinya Yanagisawa, and Makoto Tomita as Yuta Fuji. Rokkaku Junior High completed the lineup with Toshiyuki Toyonaga as Kentaro Aoi and Yusei Oda as Kojiro Saeki. The assembly marked the official opening of the 25th-year celebration cycle for the anime adaptation.
Surprise Reading Drama Depicts U-17 Preparations
The afternoon and evening performances opened without prior announcement when the cast stepped up to microphone stands for an original script-reading titled Tennis Prince PARTY TIME – Fever Seigaku Rudolph Rokkaku. Set immediately after the national tournament finals and just before the U-17 training camp, the narrative followed Seigaku players chosen by lottery to attend an Arake tennis event.
The storyline tracked comical detours across the three schools, including St. Rudolph characters debating food choices and Rokkaku members making an unscheduled stop at a hair salon. The three groups converged at Ariake Station due to transit delays before rushing to the packed venue. Kawamura delivered his signature “Burning!” battle cry, leading into character messages that culminated in Ryoma’s closing line.
Retrospective Discussions and Game Highlights
Following the reading, the cast took part in a retrospective panel looking back at two decades of recording sessions. Using advance questionnaires, the actors shared behind-the-scenes memories from recording booths, school impressions, and favorite lines from the series’ broadcast history.
A dedicated gaming segment highlighted Konami’s titles, including The Prince of Tennis Gyuutto! Doki Doki Survival Tie Break Game and The Prince of Tennis Mo~otto Gakuensai no Oujisama -40 and more…. Tomita provided commentary on the titles, drawing responses from the audience regarding gameplay features and downloadable content.
Audience Quizzes and School-Themed Musical Performances
Fans participated in a three-choice elimination quiz about cast scenes from the anime series, using hand signals to test their knowledge. The winner, determined through a tie-breaking rock-paper-scissors tournament against the un-spoiled cast members, received an autographed T-shirt signed by all ten performers.
The live musical portion showcased representative tracks from each school. Rokkaku opened the concert segment with “Wasshoi!”, followed by St. Rudolph performing “Aoi Honoo (Blue Flame).” Seigaku concluded the school sets with “Tricolore,” utilizing coordinated lighting inside the studio.
Vol. 2 Scheduled for November 2027
During the final segment, organizers announced that the second installment of the anniversary series, Prince of Tennis 25th Anniversary Event -Fever- Vol.2, will take place on Saturday, November 21, 2027, at the same venue, featuring cast members from Seigaku, Fudomine, and Yamabuki. The event concluded with all ten performers and the audience singing the anniversary theme song, “Tennis Prince FEVER.”
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