The Prince of Tennis: Two Samurais, The First Game

Ryouma Echizen and the Seishun Academy boys' tennis team receive an invitation to play an exhibition match on a luxury cruise ship owned by Hikomaro Sakurafubuki. Upon arrival, they're stunned to find Ryouma's adopted older brother, Ryouga, leading the opposing team. Seishun dominates their early matches, thrilling the onboard spectators. But odd details start piling up-like suspiciously low-quality sushi in the restaurant and strangely decorated bathrooms. The team soon uncovers Sakurafubuki's scheme: he's running an illegal gambling operation. Their first opponents were instructed to lose deliberately, ensuring heavy bets on Seishun's victory. Now, Sakurafubuki demands the boys throw their next matches so he can cash in. If they refuse, their lives are at risk-every crew member, including Ryouga, is armed and working for him. With no outside help, the team must rely on their wits and tennis skills to survive. As the stakes escalate, Ryouma and Ryouga, both sons of the legendary Samurai Nanjiro, face off in a high-stakes battle to prove who is truly the better player.