I love Prince of Tennis. I am a PoT dork. And yes, you have to type it like that or else people think you're talking about drugs...which is bad. Anyway, I have decided that before I go on doing reviews on the manga and the anime, I'll do one on the animated movie. I love it, it's full of so much fail and my friend agrees. We had first watched it together on a sleepover and we were practically in tears (of laughter) at the end. And so, I'm going to share those hilarious jokes that we had ever since we watched this!
Note: This isn't meant to offend anyone, especially otakus like myself. I am absolutely a Kiku-kun fangirl, so I understand if some of the stuff I say are biased or "rude". But come on, you can't have fun in life if you're not willingly able to laugh your face off when someone makes fun of your fandom. So relax and laugh, you know how ridiculous this series could be to others!
I love the beginning. It's so adorable because it shows the cute relationship between Ryoma/Chibisuke~ and Ryoga, his adopted (?) brother. Strange how they practically look like twins, ne? Anyway, I love how there is ONE other person that knows how to set Ryoma in his place as a younger brother. Even in my notes, all I have are mostly hearts...
But still, I don't like how Ryoga eats that orange without peeling it. Sure, fresh is great but PEEL IT. The skin is NASTY and it's not CLEAN! You're gonna get sick! Oh, and then you jump off the cliff and go swimming. My stomach is churning for this boy...
However, this was all a dream that Ryoma was having on an AMAZING cruise ship (that looks strangely like mine that I was on last summer. It was pretty amazing) by the pool sleeping when a mysterious person comes by with an orange in his hand!!! FORESHADOW ALERT anyone?
I have many hearts around Eiji and Momo. They are just the two little monkeys on the team and they are just so...almost older brotherly. They fool around Ryoma who is Eiji's "ochibi" and they just like to push him around. It's so adorable~~~~~~! Hence all the hearts...
OMK it suddenly got dark as a mysterious cloud blocks the sun for a moment. Could it be that the villian of this story is that mysterious guy who is smoking a cigar into Tezuka's face (he's giving Mitsu-kun second hand smoke! shame on him!)? But then, it gets sudden brighter again as the mysterious cloud moves away and behold! A flashback!
I love how Ryoma has been on a cruise before when he was in America. Does Japan have no cruise lines or something? Or do all the people just have no lives? And also, when did all of this happen? It's after the Nationals (shown by the flag in the background with all of those trophies) and in the summer...?
Kaidou shouldn't act so old...he should be just as childish as Momo for once!
Anyway, back on the ship. How can Ryoma open his eyes underwater willy nilly and come up with his hat and hair completely dry? Seriously, shouldn't it be dripping with sparkles/water? Either way, I still love Momo and Eiji. They're just so rowdy~!
OMK BURNING is in FLAMES!!! So amazing...I luff Taka! He's so lovable and sweet and calm and then intimidating!!! Adorable~!
I don't like the camera moving so much, it's making my head hurt. And why is the pairing of the double thing so weird? Oishi/Kaidou vs Taka/Inui? Wait, what?
OMK EIJI AND FUJI!!!
And then the guy with the cigar smirks EVILLY and starts to introduce everyone again...and why does everyone still gasp when Ryoma switches his hands? He does it every single time he is "serious" aka in "KICK BUTT" mode! And can the "evil" guy please stop saying Echizen Ryoma in that creepy way? It's like he's his personal fanboy, well, the second since Kevin is pretty creepy too...*shudders*
EIJI PIC AT 00:59 is full of absolute win. 'nuff said.
Man, the other team people are UGLY. Except for Ryoga, which must make him a GOOD GUY. Since all the good guys don't look like ugly people with no lives and really weird names. I love how Ryoma greets his "brother"...
"No, I don't know him."
That's really nice...and WHY can't Ryoga first PEEL the frick'n orange before eating it? That's disgusting! And why must there be tense music after everyone repeats Ryoga's name? Seriously, he's Ochibi's brother, BIG DEAL. Oh wait, it is since that must mean that they're both a force to be reckoned with...
The dining scene. You all know it is a complete heaven of fashion FAIL. Seriously, the only people that actually look decent are Kaidou, Ryoma, and Fuji. But Eiji failed me this time! Why must you wear a green suit jacket and tight khaki pants? WHY?
I love Ryoga still, he's so weird!!!
"Yo Chibisuke!"
Everyone stares at Ryoma for a second
Ryoma looks away
LOL. He's so sugee~!
Of course Yuushi would know that Seigaku went to play on a cruise and of course Atobe would know every single rich person there is. And of course, Atobe's house had to look THAT extravagant. *sigh* Stupid animated rich people...
I love how Inui is the one who discovers the marble wallpaper. It's so Inui for him to do that...yay! And, of course, Ryoma had to be there since he is the Prince of Tennis! He must know all! He wasn't at the meeting with the other team's captain, which is obviously Ryoga, and the "evil" man who we learn really is evil and likes to steal people's money through betting and that if the Seigaku people lose then he will become really rich and that it is surprisingly surprising to Ryoga that Seigaku are extremely famous and well liked. Well, if your team wasn't as ugly, then you might be as popular since it is obvious that they vote based on looks. In fact, most of the votes/money is probably on Ryoma since he is such an adorable kid and, oh, he is the Prince of Tennis! Seriously, I kid you not.
Also, why is Tezuka wearing the same lavender shirt that he wore during the anime? I swear, that is the only thing in his casual closet or something because he ALWAYS wears a lavender shirt with a dogtag necklace and dark pants and shoes as casual wear. Every single time. I kid you not, look through all the anime and see. Or just look through my (future) notes of the series.
Anyway, the "evil" man (notice that I refuse to type out his name Sakurafubuki. it's ridiculous) threatens them through his chef who is holding a shiny knife and stabbing it in a brown goose shaped piece of meat. That chef is one FREAKY man. And apparently Ryoga is fine with this deal...or is he? *intense music*
Of course, Tezuka must inform everyone of this impending doom in his nice, monotone voice. And of course, Seigaku will not just throw matches. Seriously, why would they? That is not how they roll! And why must Fuji be the only one with a tropical drink? I hope there's no alcohol or that is underage drinking!
Ryoma sneaks off to FLASHBACK! in the past when he was a little boy and he first met Ryoga. I'm still confused about their family tree. I think that they just left Ryoga in America and brought Ryoma to Japan because they thought that Ryoga didn't seem like the Prince of Tennis type which is what Nanjiro knew that one of his sons will be so he just chooses Ryoma since he is more adorable-r. It makes sense, no?
Why is Ryoga reading an article about his dad with the title "Simple Dream" in the flashback? First of all, it's not a simple dream. Second of all, he's your DAD. You should already know his accomplishments since he probably brags everyday when he comes home. Dur.
Interesting. According to Ryoma, Ryoga "mysteriously disappeared" but that's okay since it is his dad's doing and he knows that daddy knows best! Awww, he can be such a daddy's boy~! Of course, an orange just happens to be thrown at him and Ryoga is just there with his racket and bouncing a tennis ball off the frame, like Ryoma was a couple of minutes ago. Ryoga says something weird while walking on the railing (get down from there! you're gonna break your neck!) and Ryoma simply hits the orange at his head that Ryoga catches with his racket and then they part. Wow, that was intense.
And Tezuka stalks Ryoga, who basically tells him to buzz off. Oh, and Tezuka is, of course, still wearing that lavender shirt combo. Seriously, he needs to go shopping. All the clothes he has is his Seigaku uniform and that lavender shirt outfit! I do approve of him calling Ryoma Ryoga's "little brother". D'awwww~! But then it's ruined when the intense music starts to play.
The day of the exhibition matches begin! I love how scattered the other team is and then Seigaku is in a circle huddle! It's so adorable and it shows how close the team is!
I really don't like the crazy camera angles and the scores being all over the place and the crazy fast scroll through the regulars on both of the teams, the Echizen brothers being last of course. But it was kind of funny to see Momo's dunk smash colored blue, RPG-like spell binding glow thing. I almost expected the other team to counter with a magic spell of their own in purple and all of a sudden it was an RPG game...bit I digress. Anyway, the little huddle at the end of their match made it worthwhile with the sparkly sweat (ew...).
The image of Taka-san in burning-u mode is blinding...I still love the burning font though! And Tezuka, your "yudan sezu ni ikou" never fails to make me laugh. Seriously, I cannot take that advice seriously. I wonder where they got the Taka/Inui pair from...that's so random!!! But I guess it's because Fuji, Tezuka, and Ryoma HAVE to play singles, and Oishi/Eiji (GP FTW) and Momo/Kai just had to happen so they were the rejects. Aw. :(
Eiji can make a great ninja. Seriously, he is hanging from the railing of the walkways that are above the ocean. So basically, if he fell he'd be lost forever. But Kiki-kun is too amazing to do something so stupid :)
"Are they really junior high students? I don't believe it."
Darling, I don't believe it either. I keep forgetting, until they remind me or I just look at Ryoma. Seriously, he is the ONLY one who looks his age. The others have GOT to be in high school or something...Tezuka has to be in college at least.
And that chef needs to stop swinging his knife around like that, he's gonna hurt somebody! Good thing Ryoga has the guts to dump that orange soda (?) on his head and threaten him with his blue racket. Seriously, what can't he do? Oh yea, eat an orange after PEELING it first!
Still, Ninja!Eiji is full of adorable WIN! Nyo~nyo~! And I love how Momo will repeat the important words of what he said. It's so adorable~
And btw, that chef needs to go die in a hole. Seriously, he is freaking me out. And has anyone else noticed that the orange is the ultimate transitioning thing from flashbacks to the present? It time travels! Also, Flustered!Ryoga is adorable~!
OMK during the dining scene, they only introduced the two other singles players! That's so weird, and not nice to the other players on the team. Just because they are doubles players does not mean they are insignificant! Take Eiji for example! He's freaking awesome and amazing and all things wonderful!
Yay! It's Fuji's match! Fuji is made of magic, I swear. His Higuma Ootoshi shot conjures up a blinding beam of Inui Juice colors that shock and amaze! Even though he has to stall, he still is able to win! I bet that Fuji can stall for a long time and slowly torture the opponent and still win. Seriously, he is THAT good.
That chef deserved the Inui Juice. It's what you get for threatening everyone like that! Geez, learn to be a nice person! And why is the entire outside of the cruise EMPTY. It's like a friggin ghost town! Are there not people who don't just sit inside bars or the dining area or watch the matches? Seriously, I would be at the pool if it was that empty!
I thought the universal "ok" gesture was forming and "O" with your index finger and your thumb and then leaving the other fingers up like a fan, but I still love Momo-chan~! He's too cool! And Fuji understands and pwns his opponent with an acutal Higuma Ootoshi with the column of Inui Juice. Be afraid, be very afraid.
Momo, don't stand there and holler and stuff, you will be caught.
Tezuka's match is really messed up. I know that PoT is infamous for its metaphors (for example, the freakin orange that keeps popping up), but this match just went over the top. Apparently, once Fuji says that it's all over for the opponent, Tezuka will create an apocalypse with his Tezuka Zone. Everything in the universe will be sucked in and it will explode and flaming tennis ball meteorites will crash into the Earth and then dinosaurs will rampage and then there will be a nuclear explosion. I. Kid. You. Not. Just watch it, you'll understand. When Tezuka is about to pwn an opponent, he literally does.
Why are there so many reflection metaphors in here? First Fuji and now Ryoga's reflection in a knife blade to emphasize his doom if he doesn't win. That Sakura person is a meanie butt. What's even more baffling is the fact that our huge group of escapees are surprised that they were found so easily. It's kind of hard to miss a huge group of tennis players, more than half of which in their Seigaku uniforms.
"Well everyone, we laughed and cried, but it's finally the last match."
WTF? Who laughs and cries during a freaking tennis match on a freaking fake cruise? You are an idiot Mr. Announcer Dude. And Mr. Meanie Butt needs to shuddup and give up.
OMK Ryoma's being PWN'D by his "brother"? This is actually somewhat interesting...
And what is with the gun? The knife is really violent but a gun? PoT never uses these dangerous items in the anime, just tennis balls and Inui Juice. EIJI watch out! And btw, YOU'RE SO FREAKING ADORABLE!!!! *huggles* And then, dramatic zoom in on the bullet hole in the pipe...
Ryoma, you achieved the Pinnacle of Perfection in the Nationals so USE IT! And....NO don't use the Cyclone Smash! It doesn't even exist in the manga! And no smash can propel your older brother THAT far away from the court! That is impossible! And can there be less talking and more pwnage?
Great, another orange transition! BUT WAIT Chibi!Ryoma is so adorable! *pinches his cheeks* and then it's another orange transition.
SEIGAKU FIGHT-O! The men holding you hostage that is. I'm very proud of Eiji for trying so hard, but I don't want him to get hurt... :(
"You're the worst."
Ryoma, don't say that to your brother. You'll never know if you are both about to die and go to heaven while playing tennis. Apologize please! And OMK how sweet to use a childhood memory to kick some bad guy butt! So kawaii~! But that aim is highly unlikely...actually, it's impossible but I digress...
"Let us escape now!"
No, Oishi, let's wait until they regain unconsciousness. Or better yet, wake them up, then run!
O.M.K. No. NO. NOOOOOOOOO! Kiku-kun! Momo-chan! WHYYYYYY DID IT HAVE TO BE THEM to fall off the railing? WHYYYYY? *sobs continuously* Stupid crowd of freaked out passengers! Didn't you pay attention to the drill you had to do when boarding the ship? AND NOW EIJI IS GONE!!!! Oh, and Momo too. NUUUUUU! *continues sobbing*
Back to the stupid match....WHAT'S THIS? The Echizen Brothers can control thunder and lightning by hitting the tennis ball? And Ryoma can produce 5 fire cyclones? What will Ryoga counter with? That's right, a huge tidal wave. I really wish the metaphors could be less cliche and obvious and more mysterious...Wait, did that wave just drown them or....oh, nevermind. They have the superhuman ability to play tennis UNDERWATER. And now in FIRE. And now they can both fly? Is this Quidditch or something?
WAIT A MINUTE! Maybe they both died and are going to heaven! (no joke, this is what me and my friend were laughing about the first time around. it was pretty epic) That would explain why Ryoma is suddenly naked....*adverts eyes*
The tennis stadium is trashed. They are both lying on the floor, panting and exhausted. The sunlight has perfect, circle spotlights on the two Samurais as Ryoga admits his defeat. To be honest, I actually would have preferred if they actually did both just die like they WOULD have if it was REAL LIFE.
GOOD NEWS! Eiji and Momo are okay! YAY! *happy dance* But how can all the regulars be coincidentally in one boat?
Atobe saves the day! He checked up on the Sakura-something-something guy and found out HE IS A FRAUD! And he rides his own sailboat, haha. So classy.
Last notes that I wrote... "What is with all of the 'Echizen!' from the regulars? Thank goodness Kiku-kun called him 'Ochibi!'" "A hat for an orange? Adorable!" (my friend: "isn't that a one of a kind hat? where will he get another one?" Me: "good question...")
"Ryoga at the end is love! And Ryoma is looking pretty epic with that wet hair! Me likey!"
And that is the end. Thank goodness. (at least, until they decide to make a "second game")
Oyasuminasai! (for those about to go to bed)
Aileen.
Countdown:
Hearts (on notes and in blog): 86
Oranges: 11
Flashbacks: 7
Foreshadowing: 2
Mentions of Eiji: 16
Pwnage: 5
WTF moments: Throughout.
Knives/guns: 4
Metaphors: I'm not going to try to count them.
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