[Prince of Tennis] PairPuri vol. 4 Kikumaru x Niou ENTERTAINER [pg. 12-13]
PairPuri vol. 4 Kikumaru x Niou ENTERTAINER
File 03: Play Styles [pg. 12-13]
File 03: Play Styles
What these two have in common can surprisingly be said to be their ability to 'bewitch' their spectators. We'll draw closer to the special techniques and essence of the styles found in the foundation of their play.
Kikumaru Eiji - Illusion vs Acrobatics Battle
No, not yet!
Item
Shoes: WILSON (Slash DT Mid)
For the start of a splendid step, WILSON shoes with soles that can deal with continuous movements help Kikumaru.
Play Style
Serve & Volleyer
[pic: Kikumaru speeding for a ball] F-fast!?
Acrobatic style. Armed with dynamic vision and agility, he'll react to every ball hit.
[pic] Amazing, it's the Australian Formation!!
When it's doubles, his maximum ability is shown in the front position. In a match, he is able to work well in various formations.
[pic: Kikumaru hitting a 'through the legs' shot] Perfect, isn't it!!
He has an infinite number of variations to his play. With his irregular movements, he has the advantage of making his opponents unable to anticipate his returns.
Winning Shots
Kikumaru Beam
[pic]
With a sharp back volley, he tears up the empty space he's discovered on the opponent's court.
Synchro
[pic: With Oishi] That is synchro.
It's a state that can only be invoked with Oishi, where they completely understand each other's movements. They can invoke it at will.
Kikumaru Bazooka
[pic]
A forehand shot fired with force, which blows the opponent away. By spinning his body, he creates a strong shot with centrifugal force.
Kikumaru Seal Step
[pic] Three Kikumarus?!
Developed for use in the National Tournament, it's a miraculous step where he can move quickly to make doppelgangers.
Niou Masaharu - A stage for tricks and emotions is born
Where are you looking?
Item
Racket: Prince MORE POWER 1150 S
With little air resistance, the Prince is easy to swing and is what gives birth to Niou's strong shots.
Play Style
All Rounder
He can completely copy other players' techniques. It can be said that all of his skills are at a high level, to the extent that he can use 'Tezuka Zone'.
Winning Shots
Illusion
[pic: Niou becoming Shiraishi]
He can completely reproduce other players' moves. His optical illusions have the power to replicate those players, to the point that you think they're standing on the court.
Match Progression
[pic: 'Niou' moves out of the way to let 'Yagyuu's Laser Beam hit Kikumaru] Eh?
The way he moves, like he's taunting people, makes his opponents irritated, but perhaps everything is calculated.
[pic: Niou taking off Yagyuu's glasses] The Trickster
He impersonates his disguised partner Yagyuu. In any case, it's a style where he snatches away his opposition's presence of mind.
[pic: Niou falling with a 'gash' in his leg during his tie-break against Yagyuu in Shin TeniPuri] Se-seven six, Yagyuu leads...
To turn any developments into advantageous ones, he's even willing to act out a drama. Pulling ahead is his justice.
Thanks to lucathia_rykatu for proofreading so much and to sai_the_shaman for scans.
File 03: Play Styles [pg. 12-13]
File 03: Play Styles
What these two have in common can surprisingly be said to be their ability to 'bewitch' their spectators. We'll draw closer to the special techniques and essence of the styles found in the foundation of their play.
Kikumaru Eiji - Illusion vs Acrobatics Battle
No, not yet!
Item
Shoes: WILSON (Slash DT Mid)
For the start of a splendid step, WILSON shoes with soles that can deal with continuous movements help Kikumaru.
Play Style
Serve & Volleyer
[pic: Kikumaru speeding for a ball] F-fast!?
Acrobatic style. Armed with dynamic vision and agility, he'll react to every ball hit.
[pic] Amazing, it's the Australian Formation!!
When it's doubles, his maximum ability is shown in the front position. In a match, he is able to work well in various formations.
[pic: Kikumaru hitting a 'through the legs' shot] Perfect, isn't it!!
He has an infinite number of variations to his play. With his irregular movements, he has the advantage of making his opponents unable to anticipate his returns.
Winning Shots
Kikumaru Beam
[pic]
With a sharp back volley, he tears up the empty space he's discovered on the opponent's court.
Synchro
[pic: With Oishi] That is synchro.
It's a state that can only be invoked with Oishi, where they completely understand each other's movements. They can invoke it at will.
Kikumaru Bazooka
[pic]
A forehand shot fired with force, which blows the opponent away. By spinning his body, he creates a strong shot with centrifugal force.
Kikumaru Seal Step
[pic] Three Kikumarus?!
Developed for use in the National Tournament, it's a miraculous step where he can move quickly to make doppelgangers.
Niou Masaharu - A stage for tricks and emotions is born
Where are you looking?
Item
Racket: Prince MORE POWER 1150 S
With little air resistance, the Prince is easy to swing and is what gives birth to Niou's strong shots.
Play Style
All Rounder
He can completely copy other players' techniques. It can be said that all of his skills are at a high level, to the extent that he can use 'Tezuka Zone'.
Winning Shots
Illusion
[pic: Niou becoming Shiraishi]
He can completely reproduce other players' moves. His optical illusions have the power to replicate those players, to the point that you think they're standing on the court.
Match Progression
[pic: 'Niou' moves out of the way to let 'Yagyuu's Laser Beam hit Kikumaru] Eh?
The way he moves, like he's taunting people, makes his opponents irritated, but perhaps everything is calculated.
[pic: Niou taking off Yagyuu's glasses] The Trickster
He impersonates his disguised partner Yagyuu. In any case, it's a style where he snatches away his opposition's presence of mind.
[pic: Niou falling with a 'gash' in his leg during his tie-break against Yagyuu in Shin TeniPuri] Se-seven six, Yagyuu leads...
To turn any developments into advantageous ones, he's even willing to act out a drama. Pulling ahead is his justice.
Thanks to lucathia_rykatu for proofreading so much and to sai_the_shaman for scans.