15 Strong Steps to let you Play as a Member of the Weak Kakinoki Middle School Tennis Team

While Kakinoki Middle School went around badmouthing Fudomine and saying that they were a no-name school, Kakinoki doesn't have a very strong track record to be honest.

The school dropped three matches to Fudomine during the 2008 Tokyo District Semifinals. That being said, Kunimitsu Tezuka certainly has already come into contact with the worst aspect of dealing with such a school.

Kakinoki seems to be filled with sore losers, and sore losers can be seriously dangerous. Rather than showing off your skills with your buddies, you could have an opportunity to show what happens when an individual lacks skills and it becomes a serious hazard.

1) Kakinoki's uniform almost looks like something that would be associated more with the sport of American football. They wear a khaki colored letterman jacket with an embroidered letter 'K' that almost seems to be out of place in the world of tennis.

2) Their undershirts actually match. It might be difficult to find a tan polo, but it's important to remember that the collar is actually a little darker than the rest of the shirt. That being said, this item should still be available in a readymade capacity.

3) That being said, those who like to make their own clothes could have a field day with this design. Embroidery can be really fun, and you might even want to buy a jacket off the rack with the intent to go back and modify it.

4) Kiichi Kuki will more than likely be the go to character for anyone who wants to cosplay a person from this team. Getting his hair down shouldn't be too hard, since he wears it in a seemingly regular looking bowl cut.

5) Anyone who has a little experience with makeup can probably easily replicate the notable scar that's under his eye. It shouldn't be too hard to get the necessary supplies from a costume supply place.

6) Those who need to stock up on makeup for scars and other various marks that come with playing tennis might want to take a look at the local costume places that pop up around Halloween. Some types of makeup might not hold for a whole year, so checking the expiration date is a good idea.

7) Kuki is the school's team captain, and he lets this be known. While he doesn't back up his arrogance with skill, he certainly acts like he has something to be proud of. This can lead to some funny lines if you were playing as him in character.

8) You might want to go to a convention with someone who plays as Tezuka Kunimitsu from Seigaku. Though he really isn't much of a match for him, Kuki seems to consider Tezuka to be some sort of a rival. This might have something to do with his inferiority complex.

9) Kaze, Marazawa and Kifura are also good picks from the school to dress up as. They're all regular team members, which could actually suggest a real lack of organization among the ranks.

10) This once more could lead to an interesting cosplay idea. If you wanted to, you could stage a sort of gang scene with Kuki leading the other Kakinoki Middle School students around.

11) Naturally, they would probably pose as yes men. It's hard to assume that people like Kifura and Kaze are really capable of independent thought, which makes the entire idea that much more funny.

12) There are also possibilities for those who are traveling in groups with more traditional cosplayers. Kakinoki obviously had to face Seigaku at one point during their misadventures.

13) In fact, it seems that the Kakinoki Captain is one of the few individuals that can really get a rise out of Fuji. That might lead to some very interesting moments at a convention to say the least.

14) Don't end up taking your cosplay too seriously. Remember that Kakinoki students aren't really supposed to be admired for the way that they act. They're not the greatest individuals around.

15) Collecting Prince of Tennis memorabilia can be very helpful, since many designs feature rather unique costumes. You might come away with some ideas you otherwise wouldn't have had.

You have the steps to be a Prince of Tennis character. Now it's time to dress the part: