BODY: Fans of the long-running Prince of Tennis franchise have a double date this summer. Konami Digital Entertainment has confirmed that two romance adventure games based on the beloved tennis manga and anime series will launch simultaneously on July 30 for Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, and Steam.
The two titles are Tennis no Oujisama: Motto Gakuensai no Oujisama โก-40 and more... (known as GakuPuri) and Tennis no Oujisama: Gyutto! Doki Doki Survival Tie Break โก Game (known as DokiSaba). Both are romance adventure games that let players interact with the series' iconic cast of tennis prodigies in story-driven dating scenarios. The games are updated and expanded versions of titles that have cultivated a passionate fanbase among otome game players over the years.
Konami has also revealed details on deluxe edition bonuses for both titles, though specific contents are aimed squarely at collectors and dedicated fans of the franchise. The simultaneous multi-platform release โ notably including Nintendo Switch 2 as a launch window title for the new console โ signals Konami's confidence in the commercial appeal of these games beyond their traditional handheld audience.
The Prince of Tennis series, created by Takeshi Konomi, has been a multimedia juggernaut since its manga debut in 1999. While best known for its over-the-top tennis battles, the franchise's romance spinoff games have quietly built a loyal following, particularly among female gamers in Japan.
The insider take
The inclusion of Switch 2 support here is notable โ it shows that otome and romance adventure games are part of the launch lineup calculus for Nintendo's new hardware, not an afterthought. In Tokyo's gaming circles, Prince of Tennis romance titles have always punched above their weight commercially, and Konami bringing both GakuPuri and DokiSaba to Steam simultaneously suggests a real push to reach the growing international otome audience. The dual release strategy is a smart move to maximize visibility in what's shaping up to be a crowded summer release window.
Originally reported by GAME Watch (Japanese).