Prince of Tennis Season 1 Episode 12 The Two "AH-UN" Boys
- December 26, 2001
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5.0 (10)
Ryoma dreams of becoming the best tennis player, but his narrow-mindedness creates a problem when faced with other players from different backgrounds and styles. In episode 12 titled “The Two AH-UN Boys,” Ryoma and Seigaku’s team will face two extraordinary players from Rokkaku Middle School who seem to have a profound love for animals, particularly the mysterious “Ah-Un” creature.
The episode opens with the Rokkaku Middle School’s tennis team training at a zoo, where they are seen feeding animals and playing with them. The team’s captain, Saiga, is approached by Seigaku’s coach, Ryuzaki, who is curious about their training regimen. She is taken aback by their unusual strategy, and their unorthodox approach to tennis.
Later that day, Seigaku prepares to play against Rokkaku Middle School in a friendly match. During the game, Seigaku’s players are surprised to see how Rokkaku’s players communicate with each other in a unique language of “Ah-Un”. Ryoma, who is already annoyed, seems particularly irritated with their style.
As the game progresses, Rokkaku’s two star players, Saiga and Koharu, show their impressive playing style, which resembles that of animals. Saiga is quick and nimble like a monkey, while Koharu is strong and steady like an elephant. Despite their unique approach, Seigaku manages to keep up with them and puts up a good fight.
However, things get more complicated when Ryoma starts to lose his temper and challenges Saiga to a one-on-one game. Saiga accepts the challenge, and the two start an intense match. Ryoma becomes frustrated by Saiga’s animal-like movements and is unable to predict his shots.
Meanwhile, the rest of Seigaku’s team struggles to keep up with Koharu’s powerful shots, and the game seems to be slipping away from their grasp. Coach Ryuzaki realizes that they need to change their approach to beat Rokkaku, and she pulls Ryoma out of his one-on-one game to talk to him.
Through a conversation with Ryuzaki, Ryoma learns an important lesson about his narrow-mindedness and how it’s holding him back. He realizes that he needs to open his mind to different styles of playing tennis and learn from his opponents. With this newfound mindset, Ryoma returns to the court and leads his team to an impressive comeback.
The rest of the episode has some exciting moments as the two teams put up a fierce battle. It’s a game of wits, style, and sheer passion, which is sure to keep the audience on the edge of their seats. In the end, one team emerges as the winner, but both teams leave the court with a newfound respect for each other’s playing styles.
In conclusion, episode 12 of Prince of Tennis season 1 titled “The Two AH-UN Boys” is a fun-filled, action-packed episode that showcases the importance of embracing different styles of playing tennis. It’s a great addition to the series and an exciting watch for anyone who loves sports anime.