Fudomine
Prince of Tennis: Black Glory
Biodata
| Feature | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Fudomine |
| Alias(es) | Black Legion Fudomine 216 |
| Species/Race | Human (Team / School) |
| Affiliation | Fudomine Junior High |
| Status | Active, National Tournament Champion |
| First Appearance | Ch. 7 |
Background / History
Fudomine Junior High's tennis club was originally a neglected and chaotic public school team controlled by negligent coach Tony Oki and senior members, where only third-years could become regulars and first-years were relegated to picking up balls 7 20 22 27. Following a violent incident, the club was temporarily disbanded and restructured under the leadership of first-year club president Saeki Muneyoshi, vice-president Tachibana Kippei, and new coach Hanamura Aoi 29 209 213 216. Transformed through strict meritocracy, intense training camps, and specialized training, the team rapidly rose from an underdog first-round exit team into a dominant powerhouse 209 213 226 260. Earning the nickname "Black Legion Fudomine" due to their intimidating black uniforms and powerful aura, Fudomine advanced to win the Western Tokyo Regional Preliminaries, reached the Metropolitan Tournament, conquered the Kanto Tournament, and ultimately claimed the National Tournament championship 216 225 234 315 408 499.
Appearance
Fudomine's members wear distinctive team uniforms consisting primarily of black with subtle red and white accents, exuding a unified and solemn aesthetic 177 216 370.
- Clad in black team uniforms with red and white accents 216 370.
- Accompanied by heavy customized rackets and protective gear during intensive mountain training camps 259.
Abilities & Skills
Team Tactics & Formation Strategy
- Leverages a strategic formation that combines powerful, unyielding singles players with adaptable doubles pairings 209 248.
- Employs psychological pressure and intense physical presence to intimidate opponents before matches even begin 216 370.
Equipment / Weapons / Items
- Heavy customized rackets and protective gear 259
- School bus provided for team transportation to tournaments 215 230 315
Relationships
- Saeki Muneyoshi — Club President, captain, and primary strategist who drove the club's complete overhaul 20 213.
- Tachibana Kippei — Vice-Captain and experienced player who anchors the team alongside Muneyoshi 209 213.
- Hanamura Aoi — Club Coach who implements rigorous training schedules, merit-based selections, and tactical lineups 209 213.
- Keith & Lin Xiu — Overseas transfers forming Fudomine's primary national-level doubles "Gemini" combination 209 378.
- Kamio Akira, Ibu Shinji, & Ishida Tetsu — Core first-year players who grew rapidly in speed, power, and mental prowess 213 370 632.
Story Role / Major Arcs
- Club Reconstruction Arc — Saeki Muneyoshi and allies overhaul the corrupt club structure, ousting Tony Oki and bringing in Coach Hanamura 20 209.
- Regional & Metropolitan Tournaments — Fudomine defeats Seigaku and encounters heavy resistance from rivals like Hyotei and St. Rudolph 27 225 231 235.
- Kanto & National Tournaments — Fudomine battles top-tier schools including Yamabuki, Rikkai Dai, and Shitenhoji, ultimately winning the National Championship and establishing a legacy 273 315 404 408 499.