Captivating Capiz- Festivals

Captivating Capiz is also one of those towns that has captivating festivals which are colorful, joyful, and festive like the ff.:





*Sinadya sa Halaran Festival

Sinadya sa Halaran is one of Roxas City’s most important annual events and is fusion of two festivals – “Sinadya” (City) and “Halaran” (Province) which literally means joy in sharing and thanksgiving. It is celebrated on December 4-8 to commemorate the religious activities that embody the true Capiceño spirit. The highlights of the celebration are the Dancing Parade, ”Higantes”, Fluvial Parade, Fireworks display, Mutya sa Halaran beauty pageant, Coronation of the Fiesta Queen, and Agri-Aqua Trade Fair.

*The Diwal Harvest Seafood Festival

The Diwal Harvest Seafood Festival is held every 2nd weekend of July. The Diwal is a rare bivalve found abundantly along the coastal waters of Roxas City and Capiz. Ten years ago it disappeared from the waters of the City and Province because of illegal harvesting practices and pollution. Now, ten years later, after intensive research, seeding, and strict fishing and harvesting legislation, the Diwal is again ready for harvest as the efforts of the City have once again caused its abundance. The festival was first celebrated this year and will be celebrated annually. The Diwal is known for its sweet and juicy qualities and its immaculately while elliptical shells, hence the name “Angel Wing” Shell. Every year during the festival, tons of the bivalve are harvested and sold in the open market and the seafood festival, with drinks and music, and lots of partying in thanksgiving to the Almighty for the great and rare bounty that is Diwal. The two-day celebration fits its national image as the seafood capital. Diwal, popularly known as “Angelwings” is one of the most sought after bivalve for it’s sweet, juicy and tender taste. It can be recalled that Diwal was first harvested in commercial quantity back in 1994. it’s abundance triggered wanton harvest that wrought havoc to its natural habitat. The destruction caused the absence of Diwal for almost a decade until a research team from the Institute of Aquaculture, College of Fisheries of the University of the Philippines in the Visayas came to the rescue in cooperation with the Philippine Council for Aquatic & Marine Research & Development (PCAMRD), the Bureau of Fisheries & Aquatic Resources (BFAR) and the Capiz Provincial Government. The city government funded study on “Habitat and Reproductive Biology of Angelwings, Pholas Orientalis (Gmelin) eventually restored the natural habitat that brought back Diwal from years of absence.

Captivating Capiz- Olotayan Island

One of the most beautiful spots of the Captivating Capiz is the Olotayan Island. Some people say that it is widely comparable to the astonishing white sand of Boracay. Olotayan Island can be found in Roxas City, Capiz Philippines. It is a beautiful and peaceful place where you can relax and enjoy the beautiful scenery of the beach, in short it is a paradise. The waters are crystal clear. Thirty feet below, multi-colored fishes cavort in flashes of blue, yellow, and red colors sliding through colorful seaweeds. The island’s beach is carpeted with tiny crushed shells called cascaho. It is relaxing and wonderful to stay at the Olotayan Island of the Captivating Capiz. The best time of visiting this place with your friends is in the summer. There are a lot of things that you can do in order to have fun like swimming and snorkelling during calm surf. You can also enjoy sailing, jet-skiing/flat boat riding, wind surfing, skimboarding, fishing and also seaweed harvesting.

Capitivating Capiz: Pangilatan falls in Tapaz, Capiz

Captivating capiz has a contender in the most beautiful waterfall in the western visayas, the one and only Pangilatan falls of Captivating Tapaz Capiz. The Pangilatan Waterfalls Ecotourism Park is composed of a main waterfalls which has a water drop off of about 81 feet, countless mini-falls whose water drop offs are between less than a foot to as high as 7 feet, the total length of which is at least 3.5 kms and could go as far as 8 kilometers and a viewing area on the highest point of Barangay Artuz. From here, one could see the rolling hills and mountains of Tapaz and neighboring towns as far as Calinog, Iloilo in the south and Libacao, Aklan in the north. The hills could rival the famous chocolate hills of Bohol.
Residents used to call it “Pangilat-kilatan” based on the Visayan root word “kilat, ” which means lightning. It is said that lightning used to strike the place whenever somebody tries to fish in the falls even during summer of sunny days. The name was later modified to “Pangilatan.” This came about, or so the legend says, because the older ones had difficulty pronouncing the old and original name.

Capiz shells

One of the captivating Capiz products is the Capiz Shell. These shells are used as a raw material for making ornaments. It is popular because even at a low cost, the use of Capiz shells in an ornament makes it look expensive and elegant. These shells are used to make indoor or outdoor decoration stuff. These shells are used in making lanterns, frames, garlands, lamp shades, window panes and others. This is one of the proud of Capiz that out of the Capiz Shell we could make crafts that can be sell locally and internationally. For Filipinos, Capiz shells may seem a bit ordinary, but mind you, it is considered as a worldclass product and there is a high demand for these shells worldwide, but mind you, it is considered as a worldclass product and there is a high demand for these shells wordlwide.

Captivating Capiz: Suhot Cave in Dumalag

Suhot spring and cave is one of the most beautiful pride of Capiz found in Dumalag and only 300 meters away from the provincial road. It is actually a series of interconnected caverns of different sizes. At the cave’s arched entrance is a pool of clear, ice-cold water fed by a rock spring from within the cave. Suhot is believed to have a connecting tunnel to the Badiang Cave in Dumarao since both caves are found in the same mountain only 6 km. apart from each other, although Badiang is on a higher elevation. On the other hand, entrance to Badiang is hidden by dense jungle. Its innermost recesses and labyrinthine passages have remained unexplored.

It is considered one of the longest caves in the country and has late been drawing amateur and seasoned spelunkers. The body of water in front of the cave is rich in minerals and originates from the watersheds of Panginraon. It flows through a subterranean passage and empties through the cave’s bowl-like opening guarded by a wall of solid rock.

Captivating Capiz- Industries

Capiz is also known for its cutflower production and marketing. Orchids, heliconias, anthuriums, roses, and other ornamental plants are suitable for reproduction in the province. Having a 400-hectare site ready for contract-growing arrangements, the cutflower industry is poised to become a major income-earner for the province and attracts investors mostly from Japan. Your experience in visiting mezmerizing Capiz will not be completed without bringing home dried fish pasalubong such as “Tabagak”, “uga” or “tuyo” and dried squid or “pusit”, also banana crackers, banana chips, fresh lumpia and “dayok”. All these can be bought in Balay Capiznon, Banica market and Teodoro Arcenas Trade Center. The land has also proven to be good grazing ground for cattle and for raising swine, goats, and poultry. Its long coastal areas abound with “kapis” shells, which are used in the manufacture of exportable novelty items. Numerous home and cottage industries amply augment household incomes, among which are poultry, livestock raising, handicraft, shell-craft, ceramics, lime processing, garments, farm-tool fabrication, furniture and boat making.

Typhoon Frank in Capiz

CAPTIVATING CAPIZ - SEAFOOD CAPITAL OF THE PHILIPPINES

The captivating place of Roxas City Capiz is known as the “Seafood Capital of the Philippines” because it is abundant with seafood found on its rich marine fishing ground. Savor the taste of mouth watering, tempting, fresh, safe, yummy, plentiful and cheap seafood, such as oysters or “talaba”, clams, mussel, greenshell or “tahong”,” angel wings or “diwal”, milk-fish or “bangrus”, king crab or “alimango”, blue crab or “kasag”, shrimp or “pasayan”, prawn or “lukon”, squid, tangigue, scallops, seaweeds or “gulaman”, lobster and Lapu-lapu. These seafood where served at restaurants located at Baybay beach. Our seafood is the freshest and the tastiest you will ever experience and truly captivating.

Captivating Capiz…..

History of Capiz....,

Capiz was originally founded as the town of Capis in 1693, Roxas City is the site of Miguel Lopez de Legaspi's settlement when he arrived from Cebu. Panay used to be the capital of the province. Capiz, the name of the province, was the old name of Roxas City. The settlement was accepted as a visita of the town of Panay. The settlement was originally named El Puerto de Capiz. It is a former seat of a royal kingdom during the Indo-Malay era. According to a 1732 census, there were 327 inhabitants. In 1746, Capiz was made the seat of the military government, although it was still theoretically controlled by the Bishopric of Cebu. According to a 1760 census, there were 17,683 inhabitants. On May 31, 1847, a Royal Decree turned the province into an alcadia.

Roxas City was once known as the "Municipality of Capiz" and it became a city on May 12, 1951 with the issuance of the city charter, Republic Act No. 603, with Lorenzo Arnaldo as its first mayor. This city was named Roxas City in honor of President Manuel Roxas.

Captivating Capiz - Location

Capiz is one the five provinces of Panay Island located in Western Visayas. Capiz is composed of 16 municipalities, 1 chartered city (Roxas City) and 472 barangays. Its capital, Roxas City is the seat of the provincial and city governments and center of trade. Capiz’ topography varies from rolling lands and hills to mountain peaks and ranges. Entrancing Capiz was divided into two (2) districts:

* 1st District

---Roxas City, Panay, Panit-an, Pontevedra, Pres. Roxas, Pilar, Maayon

*2nd District

---Ivisan, Sigma, Sapian, Mambusao, Jamindan, Dao, Cuartero, Dumalag, Dumarao, Tapaz

Captivating Capiz- Biggest Asian Church Bell

The Biggest Asian Church bell is found in one of the captivating place in Capiz. The biggest church bell is residing in the Sta. Monica Church of Panay. There are some stories and tales that tell us how the bell has been made. This massive artifact, called dakong lingganay (big bell), weights 10.4 tons and was cast in 1878 using 70 sacks of coins contributed by the townsfolk. The locals claim that when rung, the bell can be heard as far as 8 km away.

Capiz Hymn

O, Capiz, Capiz Hymn
O Capiz duog nga hamili

Dunang manggad sang Dios pinili

Kadagatan mo kag kabukiran

Pagatatapon imong kabugana-an
Capiz matahum nga ngalan

Sa tagui-pusuon ikaw mapahamtang

Dumulu-ong ka o Capizeño manang kagayunan sa gihapon mahamutan
O Capiz, Capiz bisan diin kami padulong,

O Capiz, Capiz imo ngalan pagadal-on

Capiz, probinsya nga pinasahi

Bilidhon ang mga palanubli-on
Ipadayon, palig-unon itib-ong

Capiznon tanan magahugpong

O Capiz, Capiz bisan diin kami padulong,

O Capiz, Capiz imo ngalan pagadal-on
O Capiz, Capiz bisan diin kami padulong,

O Capiz, Capiz imo ngalan pagadal-on Imo ngalan pagadal-on!Imo ngalan pagadal-on!

Capiz

Capiz is a province of the Philippines located in the Western Visayas region. Its capital is Roxas City and is located at the northeastern portion of Panay Island, bordering Aklan and Antique to the west, and Iloilo to the south. Capiz faces the Sibuyan Sea to the north. Capiz is known for its mother-of-pearl shells that have the same name and are used for decoration, making lampshades, trays, window doors, etc. Capiz is known for a popular local myth of Aswang, a generic name for ghouls, monsters and witches.

Historians and ethnologists narrowed down to three, the types of people known to have inhabited Capiz. Negritos popularly known as Ati; Indonesian descendants of the Mundo tribe in central Panay; and the Malays.

Explore the rolling hills, mountain peaks and ranges. Enjoy daytime excursions at the province’s wide beaches and isolated coves. Have a fill of a variety of seafoods available all year round. Visit local gardens, historical sites, old Spanish churches, Southeast Asia’s largest bell at Pan-ay Church, and the birthplace of Manuel A. Roxas. Experience local festivals like Balintawakan and Sinadya sa Halaran.

Come and discover the Capiz mystic!

NEVER THINK...

ROBERT PATTINSON - Never Think lyrics

I should never think
What’s in your heart
What’s in our home
So I won’t

You’ll learn to hate me
But still call me baby
Oh love
So call me by my name

And save your soul
Save your soul
Before your to far gone
Before nothing can be done

I’ll try to decide when
She’ll lie in the end
I ain’t got no fight in me
In this whole damn world
So hold off
She should hold off
It’s the one thing that I’ve known

Once I put my coat on
I coming out in this all wrong
She standing outside holding me
Saying oh please
I’m in love
I’m in love

Girl save your soul
Go on save your soul
Before it’s to far gone
And before nothing can be done

Cause without me
You got it all
So hold on
Without me you got it all
So hold on
Without me you got it all
Without me you got it all
So hold on
Without me you got it all
So hold on
Without me you got it all
So hold on

Decode Lyrics

DECODE LYRICS by PARAMORE

How can I decide what's right
When you're clouding up my mind?
I can't win your losing fight
All the time.

Not gonna ever own what's mine
When you're always taking sides?
But you won't take away my pride.
No, not this time.
Not this time.

How did we get here?
When I used to know you so well.
But how did we get here?
Well, I think I know.

The truth is hiding in your eyes
And it's hanging on your tongue.
Just boiling in my blood.
But you think that I can't see
What kind of man that you are,
If you're a man at all.
Well, I will figure this one out
On my own.
(I'm screaming, "I love you so.")
On my own.
[ Decode lyrics from http://www.lyricsyoulove.com/ ]
(My thoughts you can't Decode)

How did we get here?
When I used to know you so well, yeah.
But how did we get here?
Well, I think I know.

Do you see what we've done?
We've gone and made such fools
Of ourselves.
Do you see what we've done?
We've gone and made such fools
Of ourselves.

How did we get here?
When I used to know you so well, yeah, yeah.
How did we get here?
Well, I used to know you so well.
I think I know.
I think I know.

There is something I see in you.
It might kill me.
I want it to be true.

"Decode" because the song is about the building tension, awkwardness, anger and confusion between Bella and Edward. Bella's is the only mind Edward can't read and I feel like that's a big part of the first book and one of the obstacles for them to overcome. It's one added tension that makes the story even better." -- Hayley Williams, Paramore

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• Collective Soul — Tremble For My Beloved
• Paramore — I Caught Myself
• Blue Foundation — Eyes On Fire
• Rob Pattinson — Never Think
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Step Into The Spotlight

Fancy Lala

Every child has a dream. For Shinohara Miho, the heroine in Magical Stage Fancy Lala, her dream might just be one sketch away…

Nine-year old Miho is a normal school girl who wishes to be a manga artist someday because of her talent. One day she is given two stuffed dinosaurs by a stranger. The stuffed dinosaurs come to life and present her with a magic sketchbook and pen. Within limits, and subject to varying degrees of control, she can draw in the sketchbook and bring the drawings to life. Miho can also transform into a teenage girl, whom she names Fancy Lala. Fancy Lala is scouted by Yumi Haneishi, the president of the talent agency Lyrical Productions, and begins the long road to stardom.

Though Fancy Lala’s theme is mostly on fantasy and magic, it was still able to show a realistic side in the world of entertainment – rivals, scandal, and scams that are depicted and are shown to make Lala’s journey to the top a more difficult one. This show is about believing in your dream and making it come true.

There is definitely a lot of room for comedy and inspirational episodes so I believe that Fancy Lala is a very entertaining series that can be enjoyed by both children and adults.

ALice Academy...

Gakuen Alice is the story of a 10-year old girl Mikan Sakura who is devastated when her best friend, Hotaru Imai, transfers to a school for "genius" kids in Tokyo. After hearing rumors of what happens in the Academy, Mikan runs away from home and leaving her grandfather to seek out her dear friend, and finds that the school Hotaru transferred to, Gakuen Alice, is specifically for children who each have a special ability called an "Alice". To Mikan's surprise, a teacher there, Narumi, discovers that she too has an unique Alice, and admits her to the school.The story is primarily focused on Mikan and her experiences at the Academy, from the everyday bore of classes and exams, to the unexpected clashes with the Anti-Alice Organization (AAO). Despite her initial view of the so-called greatness of the school, Mikan slowly finds out that beneath the grand facade of the Academy lies a never-ending stream of lies and deception.Mikan, meets a boy named Natsume, whom she at first hates but unconsciously cares for him, and eventually starts to form a friendship with him, and soon, she became someone whom he loved. Natsume has the Alice of fire and is in the Dangerous Ability class. Natsume hates the Academy and is forced to do its dirty work. Narumi thinks that Mikan holds the key to save Natsume and change the Academy. Natsume's friendship with Mikan continues to grow until she admits her feelings for him, and admits to herself that she loves him and will do anything to protect him.Along with the many friends she comes to make, including Natsume's best friend, Ruka Nogi, and the class representative, Yū Tobita a.k.a. Iinchō, Mikan comes to love the Academy and its teachers, but its increasingly manipulative and sinister actions toward her make it a dangerous place to be.










Characters:

Mikan Sakura- a cute and energetic girl, who followed her best friend, Hotaru Imai, in another school (alice academy) which she discovers to be a special one. As it was tried and tested, Mikan can actually nullify any kind of Alice force thrown at her. As a result, Mikan is like a walking barrier that no one can affect. She had a hard time adapting to her new school life but eventually, her outgoing and sincere personality wins them over and became friends with them. The only person she can't seem to understand her feelings very well towards is Natsume. But, she definately shares the same feelings that he has for her.

Natsume Hyūga- is a stoic and scary guy, he may be icy on the outside but is actually fiery on the inside. Born with the Fire Alice, Natsume is hated and feared by many students and teachers because of his dangerous ability. At first, he didn't really get along well with the others until Mikan came along. Her optimistic nature was like a poison to him but gradually, he softened up to her and going as far as developing romantic feelings for her. Natsume's past is shrouded with mystery and nobody really knows what goes on in his mind. But one thing is for sure, he is extremely suspicious of the adults in the academy. He is involved with the school's secret missions for reasons unknown. Though he really doesn't like doing it, the threat to endanger his classmates and especially Mikan's welfare forces him to be at their mercy. They do that because they know that Natsume would give his life for her.

Hotaru Imai- is Mikan's best friend. She is extremely intelligent and rational. In the story, though she may appear to be rather cold and indifferent on the surface, it is apparent that she genuinely cares for Mikan. She has the Alice of Invention, and during her time at the country with Mikan and her grandfather, she created many strange but useful inventions, often made to look like animals..
Ruka Nogi- is Natsume's childhood. He is a gentle and generous person. His animal pheromone Alice allows him to get along with animals. He knows that Natsume has a crush on Mikan, and he also has a crush on her.

Narumi L. Anjo- is the homeroom teacher of Mikan's class (class B). He teaches Japanese and often deals with Natsume when he gets in trouble or tries to break out. He has the human pheromone Alice which can make other people do what he wants by attracting them.



From all the characters, who is ur favorite???
Tell us whom and why….,
Its ur choice….,

The Angel Who Can Do A Flying Kick?!

Tenshi Na Konamaiki

Megumi Amatsuka is a regular young boy who has a naughty streak. At a young age, he prides himself as "macho" which he puts to use when he rescued a sorcerer from a group of kids. Just like most fairytales, the grateful sorcerer grants his rescuer a single wish. Without thinking too much, Megumi readily answered, "Make me the manliest of all men!" Unfortunately the sorcerer was a wicked one and he magically turns Megumi into a cute looking girl.

Megumi grew up as a tomboy, but a pretty girl, and now she is going to be a highschool student, and all of the students admire her.But Megumi still feels/acts like a boy...Will Megumi ever go back to being a boy or will he evntually learn to accept his condition?

Watch Megumi punch and kick like a man while gaining more and more unwanted attention for love struck men. See his female best friend try to optimize his condition. And observe the mischievous sorcerer who has been watching Megumi all this time.

Looking for a light-hearted series without a complicated plot? Tenshi Na Konamaiki is a good choice!

Movie... TWILIGHT!!!

Who could imagine to formulate one of the greatest Love story between mortals and immortals?

This sounds to opposite yet at same point they connect. They have formed one of the ideal love story that shows how both have accept and handle their differences. I think you have a wild guess if want movie am I referring to? This movie is one of the most awaited to be seen especially by youngsters...

– and NO other than TWILIGHT!!!

One of the sweetest Hollywood actress, Kristen Steward, plays the role of Bella in the nationwide thriller- film, Twilight, accompanied by Robert Pattinson as Eduard Cullen, an immortal that have change the negative out looks of the audience to a vampire. This two leading star have a perfect much for each other, but without the help of the supporting characters this film would not be as interesting as what they are.

The whole cast of the story Twilight are: Bella(Kristen Stewart), Edward (Robert Pattinson), Charlie (Billy Burke), Alice (Ashley Greene), Rosalie (Nikki Reed), Jasper (Jackson Rathbone), Emmett (Kellan Lutz), Carlisle (Peter Facinelli), James (Cam Gigandet), Jacob Black (Taylor Lautner), Jessica (Anna Kendrick), Mike Newton (Michael Welch), Eric (Justin Chon), Angela (Christian Serratos), Billy Black (Gil Birmingham), Esme (Elizabeth Reaser), Laurent (Edi Gathegi), Victoria (Rachelle Lafevre), Renee (Sarah Clarke), Tyler Gregory, Tyree Boyce Waylon Forge (Ned Bellamy), Phil (Matt Bushell), Mr. Molina (Jose Zuniga).

This romantic film was based on Stephenie Meyer and directed by Catherine Hardwicke, with Melissa Rosenberg (STEP UP) who have adapted the script.

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Blood Transfusion Anyone?

Chibi Vampire...

Vampires are believed to be dreadful, scrounging abominations, sleeping by daylight and plundering by nightfall. These depictions of a vampire have long been passed from one story to another, through books or by word of mouth. For sure, a lot of people have read Bram Stoker’s Dracula or have seen the film, but this doesn’t concern the Count’s horror flick. This is a story of a teenager caught up between her vampire brethren and living a normal life…

Karin Marker hails from a long line of vampires from Europe. Now, her family resides in Japan and spends their fateful lives at night hunting fresh blood for dinner. Everything seems alright except for one teeny-weeny detail – she’s different from the rest of the family! She produces blood instead of feeding on it; because of this, she has to inject blood by biting someone or else she suffers exaggerated nosebleeds. Because of her unusual condition, Karin lives her life just as an ordinary teenage girl would, despite being considered something of a freak by her family. She is able to venture outside during the day and attend high school, and follow the sleep pattern of normal humans. However, the general peacefulness of her life is disrupted as a new student named Kenta Usui finds out her deepest, darkest secret! The biggest question of all – can she hold back her massive nosebleeds?

Vampire and Human

Karin Marker - a 16-year-old "blood-producing" vampire whose body produces too much blood. As such, she does not suck blood from her "victims"; rather, she injects her surplus blood into them. This has the effect of making her victims very lively and positive. To make matters worse, her blood levels increase dramatically whenever she senses misfortune in those around her, or if she gets embarrassed about something. This results in frequent and excessively overwhelming nosebleeds, followed by anemic symptoms such as being lightheaded, which cause frequent visits to the school nurse's office so she can rest.

Kenta Usui – a student that transferred to Karin's high school. He is also her workmate. Kenta is the only human that knows of Karin's vampirism. He learned what she was after witnessing her biting three victims, one of which was his own mother. He has promised to keep this knowledge a secret. As his unhappiness causes Karin's blood to rapidly increase, she has taken it upon herself to cheer him up by making him bento every day. He could not afford to buy his own lunch and is therefore grateful to her.

Karin may not be the most artistic and stylish anime anyone has seen, but it still has its good points that can keep viewers glued on the screen. So, tired of those blood-soaked, monster-ripping action anime? Getting depressed over stressful problems at home, or just plain anemic? Then let Karin bite your hearts out with laughter and ecchi-ness!

Prince of Tennis... rules...

PRINCE of TENNIS... the story behind..

Story:

Prince of Tennis first appeared in Japan's Weekly Shonen Jump in July, 1999. It has now become one of the most popular sport titles in Asia, and sprouted countless commercial products and an anime series from Production I.G. in 2001. The story chronicles the journey of 12-year-old Ryoma Echizen, a four-time American junior champion who has recently returned to Japan. Following in the footsteps of his legendary father Samurai Nanjirou, Ryoma joined Seishun Gakuen, a junior high school with one of Tokyo's most prestigious tennis clubs, and easily secured a spot on the team. Ryoma and his eight Seigaku compatriots must confront grave obstacles and formidable opponents in order to claim a stake at the National title. In fall 2004, Fthe "Genius" series took a detour and was temporarily replaced by the "Wild" series which operates under the same timeline but presents the story from the point of view of Shitenhouji's first-year student Tooyama Kintarou.

Characters:

*Seishun Gakuen

Sumire Ryuzaki(Coach of Seigaku's tennis club)

Regulars

- Ryoma Echizen
- Kunimitsu Tezuka (Captain)
- Shuichiro Oishi
- Syusuke Fuji
- Eiji Kikumaru
- Takashi Kawamura
- Sadaharu Inui
- Takeshi Momoshiro
- Kaoru Kaido

Other players:

- Masashi Arai
- Masaya Ikeda
- Daisuke Hayashi
- Satoshi Horio
- Kachiro Kato
- Katsuo Mizuno

Others:

Sakuno Ryuzaki - Coach's granddaughter and first year
who clearly has a crush on Ryoma Echizen.
Tomoka Osakada - First year who is Sakuno's best friend
and President of the Ryoma Echizen Fanclub
Yamato Yuudai - Former Captain of Tezuka Kunimitsu and Ooishi Shuuichirou.
Echizen Nanjirou - Former student of Sumire Ryuzaki and his Wife is Takeuchi Rinko , son Ryoma, neice Nanako, cat Karupin

Notable rival schools:

* Fudomine Middle School(Fudomine Chuu)

- Kippei Tachibana (Captain)
- Akira Kamio
- Shinji Ibu
- Tetsu Ishida
- Masaya Sakurai
- Tatsunori Mori
- Kyousuke Uchimura

Other:

Ann Tachibana - Kippei Tachibana's younger sister who supports Fudomine

* St. Rudolph Gakuen

- Yoshirou Akazawa (Captain)
- Takuya Nomura (Vice-Captain)
- Hajime Mizuki (Manager)
- Yuuta Fuji
- Shinya Yanagisawa
- Atsushi Kisarazu
- Ichirou Kaneda

* Yamabuki

Banda 'Banjii' Mikiya(Yamabuki Chuu Coach)

- Kentarou Minami (Captain)
- Kiyosumi Sengoku (Vice-Captain)
- Taichi Dan (manager)
- Jin Akutsu
- Masami Higashikata
- Ichiuma Kita
- Inakichi Nitobe
- Touji Muromachi
- Tsubasa Nishikiori

* Hyotei Gakuen

Sakaki Tarou(Hyoutei Gakuen Tennis Club Coach)

- Keigo Atobe (Captain)
- Yuushi Oshitari
- Ryou Shishido
- Choutarou Ootori
- Gakuto Mukahi
- Jiroh Akutagawa
- Wakashi Hiyoshi
- Munehiro Kabaji
- Haginosuke Taki

* Midoriyama (manga only)

Kiraku Taizou(Midoriyama Chuu Head Coach)
Kushida(Midoriyama Chuu Coach)

- Yasuyuki Kiraku(Captain)
- Masato Takase
- Wataru Kitamura
- Takuma Minamoto
- Itto Habu
- Junpei Kongawa
- Akane Tsuta

* Jyosei Shonan(anime only)

Hanamura Aoi(Jyosei Shonan Coach)

- Takahisa Kajimoto(Captain)
- Reiji Shinjou
- Hiroshi Wakato
- Youhei Tanaka
- Kouhei Tanaka
- Shou Ota
- Daichi Kiriyama

* Rokkaku Chuu

Ojii(Rokkaku Chuu Coach)

- Kentarou Aoi (Captain)
- Saeki Kojirou (Vice-Captain)
- Ryou Kisarazu
- Hikaru "David" Amane
- Harukaze Kurobane
- Marehiko Itsuki
- Satoshi Shudou

* Rikkai Daigaku Fuzoku

- Seiichi Yukimura (Captain)
- Genichirou Sanada (Vice/Substitute Captain)
- Renji Yanagi
- Akaya Kirihara
- Masaharu Niou
- Hiroshi Yagyuu
- Bunta Marui
- Jackal Kuwahara

Nationals rival schools appearances:

* Higa Chuu

Saotome Harumi(Higa Chuu Coach)

- Eishirou Kite
- Yuujirou Kai
- Hiroshi Chinen
- Kei Tanishi
- Rin Hirakoba
- Shiranui
- Aragaki

* Shitenhouji

Watanabe Osamu(Shitenhouji Chuu Coach)

- Kuranosuke Shiraishi
- Senri Chitose
- Kenya Oshitari
- Ishida Gin
- Koharu Konjiki
- Kintarou Tooyama
- Yuuji Hitouji
- Hikaru Zaizen

* Saint Icarus

- Richard Sakata

* Makinofuji Gakuen

- Hagi
- Kadowaki

Others:

* U.S. West Coast Team

Richard Baker(The American West Coast Team Coach)

- Kevin Smith
- Arnold Ignashov
- Bobby Max
- Tom Griffey
- Terry Griffey
- Billy Cassidy
- Michael Lee

Others:

Izumi Tomoya - Gyokurin Chuu Regular
Fukawa Kimiyoshi - Gyokurin Chuu Regular and partner of Izumi Tomoya

Fukushi Michiru - Ginka Chuu Captain

Rinko Echizen - Ryoma's mother

Nanako Meino - Echizen's college-bound cousin who lives with Ryoma and his father.

Smith - Father of Kevin Smith

Saori Shiba - Photographer for Monthly Tennis who follows the team with Inoue

Mamoru Inoue - Reporter for Monthly Tennis magazine who follows the Seigaku team and is a big fan of Nanjiro Echizen.

Hikomaro Sakurafubuki - fanatic tennis-lover millionaire who hosted to play in the Exhibition Match on the cruise.

Chitose Miyuki - Fourth grader Miyuki is the younger sister of Shitenhouji's Chitose Senri. She befriended Tezuka Kunimitsu while he was rehabilitating in Kyuushuu.

Ryoga Echizen - Ryoma Echizen's adopted brother and adopted son of Nanjiroh Echizen.He is the captain of Sakurafubuki Hikomaro's tennis team and often calls his brother "chibisuke" meaning kiddo. Instead of Mada mada dane, he says Mada Mada daze.