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74 filler episodes — about 30 hours you never have to watch.
Classifications verified 2026-10-19 · 12 episode(s) under review
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Tennis prodigy Ryoma Echizen enters the tennis powerhouse Seishun Academy. Once he fights his way onto the team, the game will never be the same.
The Prince of Tennis: the quick answer
Skip 74 filler episode(s) (70–75, 87–90, 98–99, 102–115, 129–176) — about 30 hours saved. Mixed episodes (76–85) blend canon and filler; watch them for the canon scenes.
Cross-checked against multiple independent sources · last verified 2026-10-19 · 12 episode(s) under review. How we classify
Season 1
26 eps · 21 canon · 0 filler · 5 mixed
#1The Prince AppearsThe Prince of Tennis episode 1 is canon — it adapts the original story.
#2Samurai JuniorThe Prince of Tennis episode 2 is canon — it adapts the original story.
#3The Regular Members have ArrivedThe Prince of Tennis episode 3 is canon — it adapts the original story.
#4The Man they call 'Viper'The Prince of Tennis episode 4 is canon — it adapts the original story.
#5Viper?!The Prince of Tennis episode 5 is canon — it adapts the original story.
#6Nanjiro EchizenThe Prince of Tennis episode 6 is canon — it adapts the original story.
#7Two RyomasThe Prince of Tennis episode 7 is canon — it adapts the original story.
#8Split StepThe Prince of Tennis episode 8 is canon — it adapts the original story.
#9The Hard DayThe Prince of Tennis episode 9 is canon — it adapts the original story.
#10Counterattack! Sasabe Once AgainThe Prince of Tennis episode 10 is under review — sources disagree, so we show it as mixed rather than guess.
#11Ryoma vs. Momo-shiroThe Prince of Tennis episode 11 is canon — it adapts the original story.
#12The Two 'Ah-Un' BoysThe Prince of Tennis episode 12 is canon — it adapts the original story.
#13Men Play DoublesThe Prince of Tennis episode 13 is canon — it adapts the original story.
#14The Swallow ReturnThe Prince of Tennis episode 14 is canon — it adapts the original story.
#15Their Respective FightsThe Prince of Tennis episode 15 is canon — it adapts the original story.
#16Boomerang SnakeThe Prince of Tennis episode 16 is canon — it adapts the original story.
#17The Small Winning PoseThe Prince of Tennis episode 17 is canon — it adapts the original story.
#18Love LetterThe Prince of Tennis episode 18 is canon — it adapts the original story.
#19Ryoma is Injured!The Prince of Tennis episode 19 is canon — it adapts the original story.
#20Time LimitThe Prince of Tennis episode 20 is canon — it adapts the original story.
#21Is the Tennis Court Heating Up?The Prince of Tennis episode 21 is under review — sources disagree, so we show it as mixed rather than guess.
#22Kaoru's MisfortuneThe Prince of Tennis episode 22 is under review — sources disagree, so we show it as mixed rather than guess.
#23Appeared! Inui's Juice DeluxeThe Prince of Tennis episode 23 is under review — sources disagree, so we show it as mixed rather than guess.
#24Ryoma's HolidayThe Prince of Tennis episode 24 is under review — sources disagree, so we show it as mixed rather than guess.
#25The Strongest Man in Seigaku (1)The Prince of Tennis episode 25 is canon — it adapts the original story.
#26The Strongest Man in Seigaku (2)The Prince of Tennis episode 26 is canon — it adapts the original story.
Season 2
27 eps · 26 canon · 0 filler · 1 mixed
#27Karupin's AdventureThe Prince of Tennis episode 27 is under review — sources disagree, so we show it as mixed rather than guess.
#28A New Regular Appears!The Prince of Tennis episode 28 is canon — it adapts the original story.
#29Momo & the ViperThe Prince of Tennis episode 29 is canon — it adapts the original story.
#30Mizuki's ScenarioThe Prince of Tennis episode 30 is canon — it adapts the original story.
#31Moon VolleyThe Prince of Tennis episode 31 is canon — it adapts the original story.
#32Super Move! Eiji's "Pretend to Sleep" AttackThe Prince of Tennis episode 32 is canon — it adapts the original story.
#33Tie-BreakThe Prince of Tennis episode 33 is canon — it adapts the original story.
#34Twist Spin ShotThe Prince of Tennis episode 34 is canon — it adapts the original story.
#35Drive-BThe Prince of Tennis episode 35 is canon — it adapts the original story.
#36Fuji Syusuke, the Big BrotherThe Prince of Tennis episode 36 is canon — it adapts the original story.
#37Tennis Ball with Ryoma's FaceThe Prince of Tennis episode 37 is canon — it adapts the original story.
#38Penal-TeaThe Prince of Tennis episode 38 is canon — it adapts the original story.
#39Bear DropThe Prince of Tennis episode 39 is canon — it adapts the original story.
#40A Duel in the RainThe Prince of Tennis episode 40 is canon — it adapts the original story.
#41TroubleThe Prince of Tennis episode 41 is canon — it adapts the original story.
#42Oishi being TargetedThe Prince of Tennis episode 42 is canon — it adapts the original story.
#43Lucky SengokuThe Prince of Tennis episode 43 is canon — it adapts the original story.
#44Jack KnifeThe Prince of Tennis episode 44 is canon — it adapts the original story.
#45The Devil on the CourtThe Prince of Tennis episode 45 is canon — it adapts the original story.
#46Samurai SpiritThe Prince of Tennis episode 46 is canon — it adapts the original story.
#47I Will Not Lose!The Prince of Tennis episode 47 is canon — it adapts the original story.
#48Decisive MomentThe Prince of Tennis episode 48 is canon — it adapts the original story.
#49A Different Kind of FightThe Prince of Tennis episode 49 is canon — it adapts the original story.
#50Segaku's Claim to FameThe Prince of Tennis episode 50 is canon — it adapts the original story.
#51Inui's ChallengeThe Prince of Tennis episode 51 is canon — it adapts the original story.
#52Seigaku's Biggest CrisisThe Prince of Tennis episode 52 is canon — it adapts the original story.
#53Momo has ReturnedThe Prince of Tennis episode 53 is canon — it adapts the original story.
Season 3
22 eps · 14 canon · 6 filler · 2 mixed
#54Kaoru's Special TrainingThe Prince of Tennis episode 54 is canon — it adapts the original story.
#55Hyotei Presses NearThe Prince of Tennis episode 55 is canon — it adapts the original story.
#56Doubles for ThreeThe Prince of Tennis episode 56 is canon — it adapts the original story.
#57Scud ServeThe Prince of Tennis episode 57 is canon — it adapts the original story.
#58The Worst CompatibilityThe Prince of Tennis episode 58 is canon — it adapts the original story.
#59The Hidden TroubleThe Prince of Tennis episode 59 is canon — it adapts the original story.
#60Power vs. PowerThe Prince of Tennis episode 60 is canon — it adapts the original story.
#61Duel of HadoukyuuThe Prince of Tennis episode 61 is canon — it adapts the original story.
#62The Disappearing ServeThe Prince of Tennis episode 62 is canon — it adapts the original story.
#63The Last Triple CounterThe Prince of Tennis episode 63 is canon — it adapts the original story.
#64Teni-PuriThe Prince of Tennis episode 64 is under review — sources disagree, so we show it as mixed rather than guess.
#65Become Seigaku's Pillar of Support!The Prince of Tennis episode 65 is canon — it adapts the original story.
#66Rondo Towards DestructionThe Prince of Tennis episode 66 is canon — it adapts the original story.
#67The Last ShotThe Prince of Tennis episode 67 is canon — it adapts the original story.
#68The Never Ending Tie-BreakThe Prince of Tennis episode 68 is canon — it adapts the original story.
#69Who will be a Regular?The Prince of Tennis episode 69 is under review — sources disagree, so we show it as mixed rather than guess.
#70Tennis vs. Ping-PongThe Prince of Tennis episode 70 is filler — safe to skip.
#71It's a DateThe Prince of Tennis episode 71 is filler — safe to skip.
#72Kaoru becomes RyomaThe Prince of Tennis episode 72 is filler — safe to skip.
#73Tezuka's DecisionThe Prince of Tennis episode 73 is filler — safe to skip.
#74A Message for EchizenThe Prince of Tennis episode 74 is filler — safe to skip.
#75Farewell, Tezuka KunimitsuThe Prince of Tennis episode 75 is filler — safe to skip.
Season 4
26 eps · 7 canon · 6 filler · 13 mixed
#76Seigaku vs. Jousei ShounanThe Prince of Tennis episode 76 is mixed — part canon, part filler; watch if you want the canon scenes.
#77Fight between the Calm & the PassionateThe Prince of Tennis episode 77 is mixed — part canon, part filler; watch if you want the canon scenes.
#78Thunder BoltThe Prince of Tennis episode 78 is mixed — part canon, part filler; watch if you want the canon scenes.
#79'I' FormationThe Prince of Tennis episode 79 is mixed — part canon, part filler; watch if you want the canon scenes.
#80Style of the PretenderThe Prince of Tennis episode 80 is mixed — part canon, part filler; watch if you want the canon scenes.
#81Viper vs. the Fake ViperThe Prince of Tennis episode 81 is mixed — part canon, part filler; watch if you want the canon scenes.
#82Hanamura's TemptationThe Prince of Tennis episode 82 is mixed — part canon, part filler; watch if you want the canon scenes.
#83The Greatest MasterpieceThe Prince of Tennis episode 83 is mixed — part canon, part filler; watch if you want the canon scenes.
#84Deep ImpulseThe Prince of Tennis episode 84 is mixed — part canon, part filler; watch if you want the canon scenes.
#85Result of the Deadly DuelThe Prince of Tennis episode 85 is mixed — part canon, part filler; watch if you want the canon scenes.
#86High on RhythmThe Prince of Tennis episode 86 is under review — sources disagree, so we show it as mixed rather than guess.
#87Tennis Folktale (1)The Prince of Tennis episode 87 is filler — safe to skip.
#88Tennis Folktale (2)The Prince of Tennis episode 88 is filler — safe to skip.
#89Seigaku Da-Da-Dan!The Prince of Tennis episode 89 is filler — safe to skip.
#90Cheap Housing! Beach VolleyballThe Prince of Tennis episode 90 is filler — safe to skip.
#91Rokkaku's Freshman CaptainThe Prince of Tennis episode 91 is canon — it adapts the original story.
#92Boy with the Long RacketThe Prince of Tennis episode 92 is canon — it adapts the original story.
#93Dash, Hadoukyuu!The Prince of Tennis episode 93 is canon — it adapts the original story.
#94The Secret Plan to Seal KikumaruThe Prince of Tennis episode 94 is canon — it adapts the original story.
#95Gaeshi Tsubame - BrokenThe Prince of Tennis episode 95 is canon — it adapts the original story.
#96Heat Up, Ryoma!The Prince of Tennis episode 96 is canon — it adapts the original story.
#97Finishing SmashThe Prince of Tennis episode 97 is canon — it adapts the original story.
#98Prince of BilliardsThe Prince of Tennis episode 98 is filler — safe to skip.
#99The Cursed RacketThe Prince of Tennis episode 99 is filler — safe to skip.
#100Captain OishiThe Prince of Tennis episode 100 is under review — sources disagree, so we show it as mixed rather than guess.
#101Eat RikkaidaiThe Prince of Tennis episode 101 is under review — sources disagree, so we show it as mixed rather than guess.
Season 5
27 eps · 12 canon · 14 filler · 1 mixed
#102Mizuki's WhispersThe Prince of Tennis episode 102 is filler — safe to skip.
#103Tossing & TurningThe Prince of Tennis episode 103 is filler — safe to skip.
#104Ryoma vs. SanadaThe Prince of Tennis episode 104 is filler — safe to skip.
#105Ryoma - Utterly DefeatedThe Prince of Tennis episode 105 is filler — safe to skip.
#106Let's Go CampingThe Prince of Tennis episode 106 is filler — safe to skip.
#107The Captain AppearsThe Prince of Tennis episode 107 is filler — safe to skip.
#108Surprise at CampThe Prince of Tennis episode 108 is filler — safe to skip.
#109Tennis BiathalonThe Prince of Tennis episode 109 is filler — safe to skip.
#110Jump, Kabaji!The Prince of Tennis episode 110 is filler — safe to skip.
#111Original Prodigy, Fuji SyuusukeThe Prince of Tennis episode 111 is filler — safe to skip.
#112Hadokyuu vs. Scud ServeThe Prince of Tennis episode 112 is filler — safe to skip.
#113Atobe the BeautifulThe Prince of Tennis episode 113 is filler — safe to skip.
#114Ryoma is Going!The Prince of Tennis episode 114 is filler — safe to skip.
#115Baseball is a Game for MenThe Prince of Tennis episode 115 is filler — safe to skip.
#116Seigaku vs Rikkaidai: I'll be the One who'll Win! (1)The Prince of Tennis episode 116 is under review — sources disagree, so we show it as mixed rather than guess.
#117Seigaku vs Rikkaidai: I'll be the One who'll Win! (2)The Prince of Tennis episode 117 is canon — it adapts the original story.
#118Battle CeremonyThe Prince of Tennis episode 118 is canon — it adapts the original story.
#119Tight-Rope Walking DoublesThe Prince of Tennis episode 119 is canon — it adapts the original story.
#120Kikumaru was Read by NiouThe Prince of Tennis episode 120 is canon — it adapts the original story.
#121Yugyuu's DecisionThe Prince of Tennis episode 121 is canon — it adapts the original story.
#122Inui HollersThe Prince of Tennis episode 122 is canon — it adapts the original story.
#123The Conclusion of the Remembered GameThe Prince of Tennis episode 123 is canon — it adapts the original story.
#124Kirihara's Red TrapThe Prince of Tennis episode 124 is canon — it adapts the original story.
#125Angry FujiThe Prince of Tennis episode 125 is canon — it adapts the original story.
#126Clash! Ryoma v. Sanada!The Prince of Tennis episode 126 is canon — it adapts the original story.
#127Invisible ServeThe Prince of Tennis episode 127 is canon — it adapts the original story.
#128Who will Win?The Prince of Tennis episode 128 is canon — it adapts the original story.
Season 6
37 eps · 0 canon · 37 filler · 0 mixed
#129Samurai's SongThe Prince of Tennis episode 129 is filler — safe to skip.
#130We Miss TezukaThe Prince of Tennis episode 130 is filler — safe to skip.
#131Never Give UpThe Prince of Tennis episode 131 is filler — safe to skip.
#132The Zany Teni-Puri FamilyThe Prince of Tennis episode 132 is filler — safe to skip.
#133The Best Sushi Chef in JapanThe Prince of Tennis episode 133 is filler — safe to skip.
#134My PrinceThe Prince of Tennis episode 134 is filler — safe to skip.
#135Kikumaru's Summer VacationThe Prince of Tennis episode 135 is filler — safe to skip.
#136Junior Selection Camp, GatheredThe Prince of Tennis episode 136 is filler — safe to skip.
#137The Member who Wasn't TrustedThe Prince of Tennis episode 137 is filler — safe to skip.
#138Ryoma vs. Kirihara, Beyond Battle Rage!The Prince of Tennis episode 138 is filler — safe to skip.
#139Sengoku Kiyosumi, Reborn!The Prince of Tennis episode 139 is filler — safe to skip.
#140Welcome Back, Tezuka Kunimitsu!The Prince of Tennis episode 140 is filler — safe to skip.
#141Atobe vs. Sanada! The Ultimate ShowdownThe Prince of Tennis episode 141 is filler — safe to skip.
#142The Boy who Came from AmericaThe Prince of Tennis episode 142 is filler — safe to skip.
#143"Tezuka's Choice"The Prince of Tennis episode 143 is filler — safe to skip.
#144Formation! A Dream TeamThe Prince of Tennis episode 144 is filler — safe to skip.
#145Ryoma and KevinThe Prince of Tennis episode 145 is filler — safe to skip.
#146The American Team's AmbitionThe Prince of Tennis episode 146 is filler — safe to skip.
#147The Strongest! Atobe and SanadaThe Prince of Tennis episode 147 is filler — safe to skip.
#148Baker's ScenarioThe Prince of Tennis episode 148 is filler — safe to skip.
#149Tango Towards DestructionThe Prince of Tennis episode 149 is filler — safe to skip.
#150Gorgeous Guys' DuoThe Prince of Tennis episode 150 is filler — safe to skip.
#151Sorrowful MarionettesThe Prince of Tennis episode 151 is filler — safe to skip.
#152Bobby Max The BeastThe Prince of Tennis episode 152 is filler — safe to skip.
#153A Battle to the LimitsThe Prince of Tennis episode 153 is filler — safe to skip.
#154The Prodigy Vs Tennis MachineThe Prince of Tennis episode 154 is filler — safe to skip.
#1551 mm BattleThe Prince of Tennis episode 155 is filler — safe to skip.
#156Who Will Play?The Prince of Tennis episode 156 is filler — safe to skip.
#157The Phantom Ball that VanishedThe Prince of Tennis episode 157 is filler — safe to skip.
#158The Long Awaited Confrontation - Ryoma vs. KevinThe Prince of Tennis episode 158 is filler — safe to skip.
#159IllusionThe Prince of Tennis episode 159 is filler — safe to skip.
#160Game and MatchThe Prince of Tennis episode 160 is filler — safe to skip.
#161Run, Momo!The Prince of Tennis episode 161 is filler — safe to skip.
#162The Golden Pair's MemoriesThe Prince of Tennis episode 162 is filler — safe to skip.
#163Kaidoh's Unknown WorldThe Prince of Tennis episode 163 is filler — safe to skip.
#164Seigaku's Secret PlanThe Prince of Tennis episode 164 is filler — safe to skip.
#165The Teni Puri Household goes to Hawaii!The Prince of Tennis episode 165 is filler — safe to skip.
Season 7
13 eps · 2 canon · 11 filler · 0 mixed
#166Seigaku in the Spotlight, Once AgainThe Prince of Tennis episode 166 is filler — safe to skip.
#167Eternal Rivals! Momoshiro vs. KaidohThe Prince of Tennis episode 167 is filler — safe to skip.
#168Ryoma's DecisionThe Prince of Tennis episode 168 is filler — safe to skip.
#169Wavering ThoughtsThe Prince of Tennis episode 169 is filler — safe to skip.
#170Burn, Echizen!The Prince of Tennis episode 170 is filler — safe to skip.
#171To my Dear Friend...The Prince of Tennis episode 171 is filler — safe to skip.
#172Goodbye, Seigaku!The Prince of Tennis episode 172 is filler — safe to skip.
#173Samurai New YorkThe Prince of Tennis episode 173 is filler — safe to skip.
#174Tezuka Kunimitsu vs. Fuji SyusukeThe Prince of Tennis episode 174 is filler — safe to skip.
#175Third Year's True HeartThe Prince of Tennis episode 175 is filler — safe to skip.
#176ClimaxThe Prince of Tennis episode 176 is filler — safe to skip.
#177Unforgettable PromiseThe Prince of Tennis episode 177 is canon — it adapts the original story.
#178Farewell, PrinceThe Prince of Tennis episode 178 is canon — it adapts the original story.
Under review
12 episode(s) have conflicting sources. We show them as mixed rather than guessing — never auto-labeled filler.
- #10Counterattack! Sasabe Once Againshown as mixed until resolved
- #21Is the Tennis Court Heating Up?shown as mixed until resolved
- #22Kaoru's Misfortuneshown as mixed until resolved
- #23Appeared! Inui's Juice Deluxeshown as mixed until resolved
- #24Ryoma's Holidayshown as mixed until resolved
- #27Karupin's Adventureshown as mixed until resolved
- #64Teni-Purishown as mixed until resolved
- #69Who will be a Regular?shown as mixed until resolved
- #86High on Rhythmshown as mixed until resolved
- #100Captain Oishishown as mixed until resolved
- #101Eat Rikkaidaishown as mixed until resolved
- #116Seigaku vs Rikkaidai: I'll be the One who'll Win! (1)shown as mixed until resolved
Common questions
Which The Prince of Tennis episodes are filler?
74 of the 178 The Prince of Tennis episodes are verified filler: episode 70–75, 87–90, 98–99, 102–115, 129–176.
Can I skip the filler episodes in The Prince of Tennis?
Yes — you can skip 74 verified filler episode(s) of The Prince of Tennis: episode 70–75, 87–90, 98–99, 102–115, 129–176. Skipping them saves about 30 hours. Mixed episodes (part canon, part filler) are worth watching for their canon scenes: episode 76–85.
How many filler episodes does The Prince of Tennis have?
The Prince of Tennis has 74 verified filler episodes out of 178 total (42%). 82 episodes are canon and 22 are mixed (part canon, part filler).