Top Tennis Anime Recommendations

DEATH NOTE

Also known as Death Note.

Studio: MADHOUSE
Status: Finished
Genres: Mystery , Psychological , Supernatural , Thriller

Light Yagami is a genius high school student who is about to learn about life through a book of death. When a bored shinigami, a God of Death, named Ryuk drops a black notepad called a Death Note, Light receives power over life and death with the stroke of a pen. Determined to use this dark gift for the best, Light sets out to rid the world of evil… namely, the people he believes to be evil. Should anyone hold such power?

The consequences of Light’s actions will set the world ablaze.



Tags: Crime , Detective , Anti-Hero , Male Protagonist , Fugitive , Police , Philosophy , Tragedy , Primarily Adult Cast , Kuudere , Gods , Memory Manipulation , Urban Fantasy , Primarily Male Cast , Urban , Unrequited Love , Amnesia , Espionage , Shounen , Yandere , Suicide , Tennis , Acting , Feet , Time Skip , Assassins , Achronological Order , Asexual

Yahari Ore no Seishun Love Come wa Machigatteiru.

Also known as My Teen Romantic Comedy SNAFU.

Studio: Brain's Base
Status: Finished
Genres: Comedy , Drama , Romance , Slice of Life

This romantic comedy revolves around an antisocial high school student named Hikigaya Hachiman with a distorted view on life and no friends or girlfriend. When he sees his classmates talking excitedly about living their adolescent lives, he mutters: "They're a bunch of liars." When he is asked about his future dreams, he responds: "Not working." A teacher gets Hachiman to join the 'Volunteer Service' club, which happens to have the school's prettiest girl: Yukinoshita Yukino.



Tags: School , School Club , Primarily Teen Cast , Male Protagonist , Anti-Hero , Heterosexual , Love Triangle , Kuudere , Hikikomori , Satire , Femboy , Meta , Tsundere , Bullying , Female Harem , Episodic , Chuunibyou , Bisexual , Tennis , Rehabilitation

SPY×FAMILY Part 2

Also known as SPY x FAMILY Cour 2.

Studio: WIT STUDIO , CloverWorks
Status: Finished
Genres: Action , Comedy , Slice of Life , Supernatural

The second half of SPYxFAMILY.

With Anya Forger successfully enrolled at the renowned Eden Academy, Operation Strix advances to its second phase. To investigate Ostanian politician Donovan Desmond, Anya must either befriend his son Damian or collect eight Stella Stars to become an Imperial Scholar. Fortunately, Anya has already acquired her first star. In celebration, her adoptive father, Loid, decides to fulfill her wish to adopt a dog.

During their canine search, Loid receives new orders from his superiors, who have found that a band of Berlint University students is plotting to assassinate Westalis' Minister Brantz using bombs worn by trained dogs. While Loid tries to stop their plans, Anya stumbles upon the terrorists' base of operations. There, she befriends a kindhearted, clairvoyant dog who the family later names Bond.

Although the Forgers continue to lead their individual lives in secrecy, the family—with a new fluffy addition—remains united through all of the unusual obstacles thrown their way.



Tags: Family Life , Found Family , Episodic , Espionage , Parody , Urban , Ensemble Cast , Urban Fantasy , Assassins , Foreign , Female Protagonist , Adoption , School , Male Protagonist , Super Power , Politics , Fake Relationship , Parenthood , Shounen , Unrequited Love , Slapstick , Heterosexual , Love Triangle , Orphan , Animals , Surreal Comedy , Tsundere , Crossdressing , Kuudere , Tennis , Yandere , Martial Arts , Female Harem , Ojou-sama

Yojouhan Shinwa Taikei

Also known as The Tatami Galaxy.

Studio: MADHOUSE
Status: Finished
Genres: Comedy , Mystery , Psychological , Romance

When a college dropout stops for a late night bite at a mysterious ramen stand, he crosses paths with a self-proclaimed deity of matrimony. This bizarre meeting sends the young man hurtling through a horrifying flashback to his not-so-glorious college days when the influence of a cruel new friend turned him from a hopeless romantic into a mischievous “black cupid.”



Tags: Coming of Age , College , Time Loop , Surreal Comedy , Philosophy , Male Protagonist , Alternate Universe , Primarily Adult Cast , Episodic , School Club , Time Manipulation , Achronological Order , Cult , Meta , Heterosexual , Satire , Ensemble Cast , Proxy Battle , LGBTQ+ Themes , Cowboys , Mythology , Cycling , Tennis , Gods , Mixed Media

Hoshiai no Sora

Also known as Stars Align.

Studio: 8-bit
Status: Finished
Genres: Drama , Slice of Life , Sports

Due to the apparent incompetence of its members and lack of results, the boy's soft tennis team is on the verge of being shut down. Toma Shinjou, captain and seemingly only motivated member, seeks the help of newly transferred, and old friend, Maki Katsuragi to improve the club's track record but soon it becomes apparent that what is holding the boys back are problems that run far deeper than the simple sport.

Tags: Coming of Age , Tennis , School Club , Primarily Male Cast , Family Life , Tragedy , School , Male Protagonist , Primarily Child Cast , Primarily Teen Cast , Bullying , Revenge , Ensemble Cast , Adoption , LGBTQ+ Themes , Boys' Love , Crossdressing , Twins , Transgender

Akebi-chan no Sailor Fuku

Also known as Akebi’s Sailor Uniform.

Studio: CloverWorks
Status: Finished
Genres: Slice of Life

It’s Komichi Akebi’s first year of junior high and she has her heart set on one thing: Robai Private Academy’s sailor uniform. As the next chapter of her life gets closer, she dreams of all the exciting new experiences she’ll get to have—school lunches, classes, club activities, and of course, making lots of friends! With her favorite outfit on, Komichi feels ready for anything.



Tags: Female Protagonist , Cute Girls Doing Cute Things , Primarily Female Cast , School , Iyashikei , Rural , Primarily Teen Cast , Coming of Age , Feet , Ensemble Cast , Episodic , Family Life , Seinen , School Club , LGBTQ+ Themes , Slapstick , Primarily Child Cast , Cheerleading , Tennis , Swimming , Volleyball , Tomboy , Fishing , Photography

Itazura na Kiss

Also known as ItaKiss.

Studio: TMS Entertainment
Status: Finished
Genres: Comedy , Romance

Ever since she entered high school, Kotoko Aihara wanted to be in the same class as Naoki Irie. The only problem is that Irie is the smartest student in school in contrast to Kotoko being one of the dumbest. Now in her 3rd year of high school, she still isn't there. However, one day her home gets destroyed and the only place left to go to is Irie's home. Now that she lives close to him, will their relationship be the same, or will it become greater than it is?

Tags: Tsundere , Shoujo , Love Triangle , Coming of Age , Primarily Adult Cast , Female Protagonist , Primarily Teen Cast , Heterosexual , Medicine , School , Marriage , Male Protagonist , Work , College , Time Skip , Language Barrier , Tennis , Family Life , LGBTQ+ Themes

Tennis no Ouji-sama

Also known as The Prince of Tennis.

Studio: Production I.G
Status: Finished
Genres: Action , Comedy , Sports

Echizen Ryoma is a young tennis prodigy who has won 4 consecutive tennis championships but who constantly lies in the shadow of his father, a former pro tennis player. He joins the Seishun Gakuen junior highschool, one of the best tennis schools in Japan, and there along with his teamates he learns to find his own type of tennis in an attempt to defeat his biggest obstacle of all: his father as well as himself.



Tags: Tennis , Male Protagonist , Primarily Male Cast , School Club , Shounen , Anti-Hero , School , Super Power , Foreign , Primarily Child Cast , Bullying

Baby Steps

Studio: Studio Pierrot
Status: Finished
Genres: Romance , Sports

Based on the original manga by Hikaru Katsuki, Baby Steps centers on a honor student named Eiichiro Maruo who becomes frustrated with his life and decides to join the tennis club. Despite lacking experience and physical strength, he utilizes his studious nature to develop a strategic approach to playing tennis. Taking notes of his opponents’ habits and tendencies, he is able to predict their next move before they even react. He also meets Natsu Takasaki, a beautiful girl with a passion for tennis. With her help, he aims to become a professional tennis player.



Tags: Tennis , Male Protagonist , Fitness , Heterosexual , Coming of Age , Shounen , Female Protagonist , School , School Club , Educational , Chibi

Maison Ikkoku

Also known as Maison Ikkoku.

Studio: Studio DEEN
Status: Finished
Genres: Comedy , Drama , Romance , Slice of Life

Maison Ikkoku is a romantic comedy series created by Rumiko Takahashi. The story centers around the development of the relationship between Kyoko Otonashi and Yusaku Godai. Kyoko is a recent widow who moves into the apartment house Ikkoku-kan where she becomes the manager. Godai is a wanna-be student ("ronin") struggling with college entrance exams.

When they meet, it's love at first sight—for Godai anyway. Along the way, the other tentants, the mysterious Yotsuya, the seemingly alcoholic Ichinose, and the brash Akemi, watch and occasionally take part to make their lives more interesting. To complicate matters further, the wealthy tennis coach Shun Mitaka has his eye on Kyoko, while Godai is pursued by both Nanao Kozue and Ibuki Yagami. Covering a wide range of emotions from hysterically funny to painfully sad, Maison Ikkoku—all 96 episodes—is well worth seeing.


Tags: Heterosexual , Coming of Age , Love Triangle , Tsundere , Primarily Adult Cast , Episodic , Seinen , Slapstick , Male Protagonist , College , Female Harem , Male Harem , School Club , Ensemble Cast , Female Protagonist , Cohabitation , Tennis , Nudity , Rugby , Baseball , Age Gap

Teekyuu

Also known as Teekyuu.

Studio: MAPPA
Status: Finished
Genres: Comedy , Slice of Life , Sports

Teekyuu is based on a sports comedy manga of the same name featuring four high school girls who belong to a tennis club.

Tags: Surreal Comedy , Episodic , Meta , School Club , Parody , Primarily Female Cast , Tennis , Cute Girls Doing Cute Things , School , Female Protagonist , Shounen

Shigofumi

Also known as Shigofumi.

Studio: J.C.STAFF
Status: Finished
Genres: Drama , Fantasy , Psychological , Supernatural , Thriller

When someone dies, what should their final words be? Words that couldn't be said while still alive - of love, hate, hope, regret or perhaps words without any importance. These words are sent through letters called "shigofumi" from the recently deceased to the living. Mikawa Fumika is a mail carrier of these shigofumi, delivering them alongside staff and her partner Kanaka. However, there must be something more behind Fumika's silent exterior; shigofumi mail carriers are deceased humans with the same appearance they had just before death. Despite this, Fumika is still aging...

[Written by MAL Rewrite]

Tags: Dissociative Identities , Female Protagonist , Urban Fantasy , Suicide , Denpa , Tomboy , Amnesia , Work , Tragedy , Tennis , Afterlife , Conspiracy , School , Magic , Episodic , Gods , Bullying , Kuudere , Disability , Writing , Coming of Age , Rehabilitation , Revenge , Crime , Heterosexual , Guns , Office Lady , Family Life , Police , Detective

Baby Steps 2

Studio: Studio Pierrot
Status: Finished
Genres: Romance , Sports

Season 2 of Baby Steps. Maruo Eiichirou has begun his training in America and quickly realizes that he has still a long way to go. Facing his comrades in the daily matches helps him to realize his own weaknesses and his time overseas proves to be extremely valuable for his development, both as a tennis player and as a person.

Tags: Tennis , Shounen , Coming of Age , Male Protagonist , Fitness , Heterosexual , Educational , Foreign , School , School Club

Eikoku Koi Monogatari Emma

Also known as Emma: A Victorian Romance.

Studio: Studio Pierrot
Status: Finished
Genres: Drama , Romance , Slice of Life

In 19th-century London, class lines are sharply drawn, and the social standing to which people are born dictates the path their lives will follow. Emma, an honest and hardworking young maid, never felt her place in life to be a burden. But then she met William, a member of the gentry and the eldest son of a wealthy family. His warm smile and earnest affection threaten to capture her heart... but can love truly conquer all?



Tags: Maids , Historical , Foreign , Urban , Heterosexual , Work , Seinen , Female Protagonist , Primarily Adult Cast , Love Triangle , Butler , Tennis , Orphan , Homeless

Teekyuu 2

Also known as Teekyuu 2.

Studio: MAPPA
Status: Finished
Genres: Comedy , Slice of Life , Sports

Second season of Teekyuu.

Teekyuu is based on a sports comedy manga of the same name featuring four high school girls who belong to a tennis club. Although the amount of tennis they play is questionable.

Tags: Surreal Comedy , Meta , School Club , Episodic , School , Parody , Primarily Female Cast , Cute Girls Doing Cute Things , Tennis , Female Protagonist , Aliens , Baseball , Shounen

Natsuiro Kiseki

Studio: Sunrise
Status: Finished
Genres: Adventure , Comedy , Slice of Life , Supernatural

At a Shinto shrine in Shimoda, there is a large rock. It is said that if four close friends gather around the rock and all wish for the same thing, that wish will come true. As four friends, Natsumi, Saki, Yuka and Rinko, gather around the rock like they used to in their childhood, they soon find the rock can indeed grant people's wishes. With only a short amount of time before Saki is due to transfer schools, the girls spend a summer filled with magic.



Tags: Coming of Age , Primarily Female Cast , Magic , Female Protagonist , Primarily Teen Cast , Ensemble Cast , Cute Girls Doing Cute Things , Idol , Time Manipulation , Iyashikei , Body Swapping , Tennis , School , Kuudere , Love Triangle , Tomboy , Tanned Skin , Ships , Witch

Marmalade Boy

Also known as Marmalade Boy.

Studio: Toei Animation
Status: Finished
Genres: Comedy , Drama , Romance , Slice of Life

Miki Koishikawa lived a normal life - until her parents tell her they'll get divorced.. She doesn't agree, until she meets Yuu Matsuura... the handsome son of another couple, with whom her parents are switching spouses. They all live together now in an enormous house, and Miki and Yuu find themselves falling in love. They'll have to struggle with their own feelings, other people who want to be with them, and whatever Lady Luck and Fate throws in their ways...



Tags: Shoujo , Female Protagonist , Foreign , Love Triangle , Inseki , Slapstick , Age Gap , Family Life , School , Work , Tennis , Heterosexual

Shin Tennis no Ouji-sama

Also known as Prince of Tennis II.

Studio: Production I.G , M.S.C
Status: Finished
Genres: Action , Comedy , Sports

Middle school students fought fiercely against one another in a national tournament. Now, 50 chosen representatives return to fight again as high school students!

The stage is the U-17 (Under Seventeen) Japanese Representative Training Camp. Middle school students have been invited for the first time to a camp known to produce the best Japanese tennis players. National champions from Seigaku, Hyotei, Rikkai, Shitenhoji... With all the rivals from the national tournament attending, everyone eagerly awaits their reunion.

At first, the middle schoolers do not expect much from their high school opponents. However, the training camp is not so easy! Athletes with skills incomparable to those they previously faced and their mysterious coach appear before them. Faced with numerous demanding challenges, can the middle schoolers survive in this meritocratic training camp?



Tags: School , Shounen , Tennis , Time Skip , Male Protagonist , Primarily Male Cast , Primarily Teen Cast , School Club , Ensemble Cast

Sugar Sugar Rune

Studio: Studio Pierrot
Status: Finished
Genres: Adventure , Comedy , Drama , Fantasy , Mahou Shoujo , Romance , Slice of Life

Chocolat Meilleure and Vanilla Mieux are two witches who are pitched in a contest to see who will become the new Queen of the Witch World. They must travel to the Human World and collect the hearts of humans. Whoever collects the most "human hearts" wins. Even though they're rivals, the two are still best friends. Join them on this adventure!

Tags: Magic , Shoujo , Witch , Female Protagonist , Heterosexual , Royal Affairs , Henshin , Shapeshifting , Age Gap , Primarily Child Cast , Episodic , Urban Fantasy , Animals , School , Ojou-sama , Isekai , Matriarchy , Anthropomorphism , Twins , Estranged Family , Tomboy , Monster Girl , Anti-Hero , Tennis , Fairy , Athletics , Bullying , Unrequited Love , Desert , Dragons , Skeleton , Dungeon , Fencing , Parody

Teekyuu 3

Also known as Teekyuu 3.

Studio: MAPPA
Status: Finished
Genres: Comedy , Sports

Third season of Teekyuu.

Teekyuu is based on a sports comedy manga of the same name featuring four high school girls who belong to a tennis club. Although the amount of tennis they play is questionable.

Tags: Surreal Comedy , Meta , Episodic , Female Protagonist , Tennis , Cute Girls Doing Cute Things , School , Primarily Female Cast , School Club , Parody , Shounen , Gyaru