While some fans affectionately dub the sequel to "The Prince of Tennis," "The New Prince of Tennis," as "superpower tennis" due to its over-the-top antics, it remains one of the most iconic sports manga franchises. Its massive, dedicated fanbase continues to snap up merchandise and flock to events.
The series was previously announced to conclude this year, with its grand finale appearing in the special oversized September issue of "Jump SQ.", hitting shelves on August 4. But here's the kicker: due to overwhelming demand, the publisher has already announced a reprint for the issue before its official release! Creator Takeshi Konomi took to X (formerly Twitter) to thank fans as the 27-year saga finally draws to a close.
This "Jump SQ." issue, serving as "The New Prince of Tennis" grand finale commemorative edition, comes with an absolutely wild bonus: a brand-new single CD! Titled "Racket ni Omoide Tsumekonde" (Packing Memories into the Racket), it features none other than Takeshi Konomi himself, alongside the "Tenipuri Familia" (Prince of Tennis Family). This kind of lavish extra is practically unheard of for a manga magazine, naturally sending fans into a frenzy to grab their copies.
The official "Jump SQ." X account announced: "Due to the overwhelmingly enthusiastic response to the September issue of 'Jump SQ.', set to release on August 4, 2026, we've decided on a reprint! These reprinted copies are expected to start arriving at bookstores across Japan from August 26, 2026."
And about that highly anticipated CD bonus? "The Prince of Tennis" official X account hyped it up as an "Unprecedented Super Deluxe Bonus!" confirming that the September "Jump SQ." issue will indeed come with the new single, "Racket ni Omoide Tsumekonde," performed by Takeshi Konomi feat. Tenipuri Familia. This track is a monumental culmination of "The Prince of Tennis"' 27-year legacy, boasting an incredible lineup of 143 participants, including a star-studded cast of voice actors and even past performers from "The Prince of Tennis Musical" (Tenimyu)! Seriously, if you miss out on this, you're out of luck – it's a truly unmissable collector's item.
Creator Takeshi Konomi also posted, revealing that thanks to overwhelming fan support, the print run for the September "Jump SQ." issue has been boosted to a whopping 165% of its usual quantity! He noted that this marks the first time "Jump SQ." has ever announced a reprint in its 19-year history – a truly incredible milestone. Konomi expressed his hope that even more fans can join in celebrating the conclusion of "The New Prince of Tennis" with a smile.
It's also worth noting that "Jump" series magazines have been experiencing a rare surge in reprints lately.
Just recently, the July 13 issue of "Weekly Shonen Jump" had an emergency additional print run of 500,000 copies before its release, all thanks to a coveted limited-edition "ONE PIECE Card Game" card included as a bonus. Now, with "Jump SQ." also announcing a reprint for "The New Prince of Tennis" finale, it's clear the "Jump" series' popularity is still absolutely off the charts!