What is Teekyū?#
Teekyū is a high-energy comedy that centers on Yuri Oshimoto, a high school student who joins her school’s tennis club. However, she quickly discovers that the club is not what she expected. Instead of rigorous training, she finds herself surrounded by three strange upperclassmen who rarely actually play tennis.
If you are looking for a series that subverts the typical sports anime tropes, you can watch the anime on Prime Video to see the chaos for yourself.
Is the Anime Finished?#
Yes, the Teekyū anime project has reached a conclusion. The series ran for a total of nine seasons, with the ninth and final season premiering in July 2017.
For those wondering if the story is complete, the original manga—which serves as the source material—officially ended on January 25, 2018. This means that the core narrative has reached its conclusion in the written medium. While the anime covers a vast amount of ground across its nine seasons, completionists may still want to buy the manga to experience the full story and the original art.
Interestingly, for fans who miss the characters, a new 1-shot manga was released on March 3, 2021, teasing the characters’ lives a decade after the main events.
Who Should Watch Teekyū?#
Teekyū is best suited for viewers who enjoy fast-paced, absurdist comedy. While it is categorized under the “sports” theme, it is primarily a comedy about the eccentricities of school life and the strange dynamics between club members. If you prefer plot-heavy dramas, this might not be for you, but if you want quick laughs and strange characters, it’s a great choice.
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Recommended Watch Order#
Because Teekyū has a large number of short seasons and spin-offs, the order can seem confusing. We recommend referring to our relationship tree for a visual guide, but here are the best paths forward:
Release Order#
For most viewers, the release order is the most straightforward way to experience the series. This involves watching the nine main seasons of Teekyū in order, starting from the 2012 premiere and ending with the 2017 season.
Completionist Order#
If you want every piece of animated content, you should include the spin-offs:
- Watch the nine main Teekyū seasons.
- Watch the Takamiya Nasuno Desu! anime (2015).
- Watch the Usakame anime (2016).
The “Source Material” Path#
If you don’t mind switching between formats, you can start with the original manga (2012–2018). You can also explore the spin-off manga, including Takamiya Nasuno Desu! and Usakame, to get a deeper look at the world before or after watching the anime adaptations.
Final Tips#
Whether you are diving in for the comedy or the strange take on “sports,” Teekyū offers a unique experience. Once you’ve finished the series, you might want to pick up some merchandise to commemorate your journey with the tennis club.
Teekyū • manga • 2012-02-10 to 2018-01-25 (serialized in Comic Earth Star)
└─(adaptation)→ Teekyū • anime • 2012-10-07
└─(sequel)→ Teekyū • anime • 2013-07-07
└─(sequel)→ Teekyū • anime • 2013-10-06
└─(sequel)→ Teekyū • anime • 2015-04-06
└─(sequel)→ Teekyū • anime • 2015-07-06
└─(sequel)→ Teekyū • anime • 2015-10-05
└─(sequel)→ Teekyū • anime • 2016-01-11
└─(sequel)→ Teekyū • anime • 2016-10-05
└─(sequel)→ Teekyū • anime • 2017-07-12
└─(spinoff)→ Takamiya Nasuno Desu! • anime • 2015-04-06
└─(spinoff)→ Takamiya Nasuno Desu! • manga • 2014-04-12 (serialized in Monthly Comic Earth Star)
└─(spinoff)→ Usakame • manga • 2015
└─(adaptation)→ Usakame • anime • 2016-04-11
