Reiji Shinjo is an anime-original character featured in *The Prince of Tennis*, playing as a regular for Josei Shonan Junior High School. He is hailed as Coach Aoi Hanamura's "masterpiece" and is known for his special moves, "Mirage" and the forbidden "Deep Impulse."
School: Josei Shonan Junior High School
Year: 3rd Year
Height: 180cm
Birthday: January 28th
Blood Type: A
Dominant Hand: Right
Voice Actor: Ryuji Kasahara
Reiji is typically emotionless and maintains a stoic expression in most situations.
However, he is deeply devoted to his coach, Aoi Hanamura, and takes immense pride in being called her "masterpiece."
His calm demeanor shatters instantly if anyone speaks ill of Hanamura, revealing a fiercely protective side.
In the movie *Atobe's Gift*, his interactions with Hanamura strongly suggest he harbors romantic feelings for her.
Despite his usual composure, he was shown to be visibly flustered by Shinji Ibu's constant muttering during a doubles match.
Before meeting Aoi Hanamura, Reiji was known for his dangerous signature move, "Deep Impulse."
He once used this technique to inflict a career-ending injury on a promising player.
After Hanamura scouted him, she forbade him from ever using "Deep Impulse" again, seeking to refine his skills in a safer way.
Mirage
This is a sophisticated technique where Reiji hits shots of various speeds and spins, all from the exact same form.
This makes it incredibly difficult for opponents to predict the ball's trajectory, disrupting their rhythm.
Deep Impulse
This is an immensely powerful and destructive shot designed to physically injure his opponent.
Due to its dangerous nature, it was sealed away by his coach, Aoi Hanamura.
Match against Seigaku
In the tournament match against Seishun Academy, Reiji faced Ryoma Echizen in the Singles 2 position.
Initially, he dominated the match by confusing Ryoma with his "Mirage" technique.
However, Ryoma found a breakthrough by using his "Twist Serve," which threw off Reiji's balance and allowed him to counter "Mirage."
Cornered, Reiji defied his coach's orders and unleashed his forbidden "Deep Impulse," managing to injure Ryoma.
Ultimately, his desperation was not enough, as Ryoma countered with a Split Step and defeated him.
Junior Selection Camp
Following the tournament, Reiji was invited to the anime-original Junior Selection Camp along with his teammates Takahisa Kajimoto and Hiroshi Wakato.
During the camp, he was paired with Shinji Ibu for a doubles match.
He maintained his usual emotionless facade but was clearly agitated and thrown off by Ibu's endless muttering.
Related Tags
The Prince of Tennis, Anime Original, Josei Shonan
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