Inner Self

This technique (or "aura") and hints of its potential is first shown in the series by Ryoma in Chapter 231 of the original Prince of Tennis manga. However, it was unveiled much earlier during Ryoma's informal match against Tezuka, as shown in the flashback next chapter.

Known Inner Selves[]

Oni is the first person to use the technique, 2 years prior to the storyline, in his match against Byoudouin Houou. His form takes the form of a demon god. Oni's name means Demon.
Two years later, Byodoin's own Inner Self takes the form of a skeletal Pirate, first shown in his rematch with Tokugawa. He is described as "Pirate of Japan".
Ryoma's own Inner Self takes on the form of a samurai, greatly resembling his father, Nanjiro Echizen. He is know as "Samurai Junior".
Ludovic Chardard has his own in the form of a knight.
Akaya Kirihara uniquely has 2 inner selves in the form of a demon and angel.

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Trivia[]

It is speculated that to achieve Kijin Aura, a tennis player plays tennis so seriously, it is a matter of life or death.
It is interesting to note that the first three users have their Kijin Aura's that is related to their names/nicknames.
Interestingly, the first three users showed their Kijin Aura after taking a Glowing Shot from their opponents and successfully returning them
- Oni took on Byodoin's
- Byodoin took on Tokugawa's
- Ryoma took on Byodoin's
- Ludovic took on Ryoma's Hope
Kijin is derived from Kishin (Demon God). It can also be derived from Ki Jin (literally translated something like Ghost Person). Byoudouin's and Ryoma's Pirate and Samurai are Ki Jin, but they aren't Kishin, like Oni.
Ryoma is the only known Middle Schooler to unveil Inner Self and is the first to show it in the series, although Oni was the first person to have shown to use it according to the timeline of the series.

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