Monday, 25 November 2019

The Prince of Tennis

Drama: The Prince of Tennis
Chinese Title: 网球王子第一部 / Wang Qiu Wang Zi Di Yi Bu
Broadcast Network: Dragon TV

Broadcast Date: July 25, 2008

Genre: Idol
Language: Mandarin
Episodes: 22
Director: Fu Dongyu
Screenwriter: Xu Feigang
Production Date: 2008
Producer: Gu Xiaodong
Origin: China
Source: Adapted from the Japanese manga of the same name by Takeshi Konomi
Watch Episodes On: Youtube

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Synopsis and Plot Summary

A story about tennis prodigy Long Ma who along with his friends train hard for their beloved sport and overcome hardships to reach their dreams.

Dominating the American Junior Tennis Championships for four years, the young and spirited Long Ma (Qin Junjie) can be regarded as a true tennis prodigy. As he returns back to his home country, he enrolls into an exemplary high school especially known for its tennis team. Not long after Long Ma joins, he becomes one of the top players despite being a freshman.

Long Ma’s interest in the game was inherited from his father — a former tennis pro. Both of them have undying love for the sport and world-class skills. After Long Ma joins his high school team, he starts competing in different tournaments; his experiences enabling him to mature as a player and as a person.

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Fun Facts

It is a TV series produced by Dragon TV.
Contrary to the manga, the Chinese live-action has changed the setting from high school to college.
Japanese actress Nanako Matsushima's stylist was hired to do the styling for the cast.

Cast

	Qin Junjie as Long Ma
	Mu Tingting as Lin Ying
	Bo Xuxu as Zhong Guoguang
	Zhang Dianfei as Chen Haitang
	Juck Zhang Chao as Shi Yi
	Francis Mao Fangyuan as Ju Wan