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|Name=Marui Bunta
|Kanji=丸井ブン太
|Kana=まるい・ぶんた
|AnimeImg=Marui.png
|MangaImg=MaruiManga.PNG
|Gender=Male
|AgePOT=<!--Age as of August 23-->15
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|Birthday=April 20
|Astrology=Aries
|HeightPOT=164 cm
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|WeightPOT=62 kg
|WeightNPOT=<!--if no change, move on-->53 kg
|Blood Type=B
|Dominant Arm=Right
|Eyesight=2.0 both eyes
|Shoe Size=
|Family=<span></span>
*Grandmother
*Father
*Mother
*Younger Brother
*Younger Brother
|Nicknames=<span></span>Volley Specialist
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|School=[[Rikkai University Middle School]]
|Year=3rd Year
|Class=3-B
|Seat=16
|Committee=
|Best Subjects=Japanese, Music
|Worst Subjects=Science, Mathematics
|Former Middle School=<!--if applicable, Former Middle School Name-->
|Elementary School=Kanagawa Third Primary
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|Club Position=<span></span>Regular
|Play Style=Serve and Volley
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*Jackal Kuwahara
*Niou Masaharu
*Kite Eishirou
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|Racket=Wilson (TRIAD3 115)
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|MangaDebut=Genius 192
|AnimeDebut=Episode 116
|VoiceJP=[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Naozumi_Takahashi Takahashi Naozumi]
|VoiceEN=<!--if it doesn't apply, move on-->Mike Haimoto
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'''Marui Bunta''' (<ruby><rb>丸井</rb><rp>(</rp><rt>まるい</rt><rp>)</rp></ruby>ブン太) is a 3rd year student at [[Rikkai University Middle School|Rikkai]]. In [[The New Prince of Tennis]], Marui becomes a representative for [[Japanese U-17|Team Japan]].

==Appearance==

==Personality==


==History==

===Prior to the events of the main story===


===Kantou Tournament===
Watched Akaya get his butt kicked by Ryoma, curbstomped some fodder, didn't play against Fudo, beat Momo and Kaidou

===Nationals===
Curbstomped some fodder, fake lost to Nagoya Seitoku, lost to Golden Pair

===U-17 Camp===
Beat Jackal, helped Chouchou get his mojo back (anime only), played doubles with Kite

===World Cup===
Made a joke about Sengoku's luck

==Anime only arcs==
We talking bout anime take on Regionals here

==Tennis==
===Playstyle===
Marui is a Serve and Volley specialist who is capable of miraculous net play. A self-proclaimed genius, Marui targets his opponent's weaknesses without hesitation and leaves his opponents in awe of his capabilities at the net. His high technical ability allows him to be a near perfect offensive player.

====[[Tsunawatri]]====
====[[Techuu Ate]]====
====[[Jikansa Jigoku]]====
====[[Wonder Castle]]====


===Stats===
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|File=Marui Stats.png
|Speed=4
|Power=2
|Stamina=3
|Mental=3
|Technique=5
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'''Speed - 4:''' While his normal style doesn't require him to use his full speed, during critical moments he can go all-out.

'''Power - 2:''' Despite his aggressive style, he relies on technique rather than power.

'''Stamina - 3:''' He doesn't like drawn-out matches and hates getting tired. However, as a Rikkai regular he has a decent amount of stamina.

'''Mental - 3:''' Being one of the genius level players, he does not abandon his position. This must be because of his unwavering mental strength even in a pinch.

'''Technique - 5:''' His volleys are definitely genius-like. Reaching that level is impossible without natural talent.

'''Kurobe's Memo:''' 

He is capable of plays a normal person cannot even imagine. Furthermore, he is able to put the team ahead of his own desires and stay committed to his role in doubles. However, I recommend that he stops eating so much candy, so that he doesn't get out of shape.<ref>New Prince of Tennis Fanbook 10.5, translated by [https://mangahelpers.com/forum/members/awennor.190310 Awennor]</ref>

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===Match History===
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==Personal Information==
* '''Hobby:''' Going to hotel buffets
* '''Father's occupation:''' Company employee (manufacturing company) 
* '''Spends allowance on:''' Mainly on sweets 
* '''Motto:''' Straddle the black, white horse. Back up by going forward, forward
* '''Best subject:''' Japanese, Music 
* '''Worst subject:''' Science, Mathematics 
* '''Most visited spot in school:''' Home Economics Room 
* '''Favorite color:''' Red 
* '''Favorite food:''' "I like everything!"
* '''Favorite movie:''' Pirates of the Caribbean
* '''Favorite book:''' Manga, currently trending novels
* '''Favorite music:''' Orange Range (a J-Rock band) 
* '''Favorite type:''' Person who gives me things (mostly food)
* '''Favorite Date spot:''' Amusement Park 
* '''Most wanted item now:''' Cotton Candy machine
* '''Daily routine:''' Playing with younger brothers
* '''Dislikes:''' Physical labour 
* '''Special skill aside tennis:''' Baking cakes, bowling <ref>Pair Puri Vol. 7, pg 9,  translated by [https://konnistique.livejournal.com/ konnistique]</ref>

==Daily School Life==
* 5:50AM - Rises from bed, makes a bento
* 6:30AM - Wakes up his little brothers and has breakfast together with them
* 7:00AM - Goes to school, eats sweets after morning practice
* 8:30AM - 1st Period: Social Studies - Economics
* 9:30AM - 2nd Period: Classical Literature (forgets his dictionary and borrows from Yanagi)
* 10:20AM - Eats the donuts (seasonal strawberry chocolate) he bought during break time
* 10:40AM - 3rd Period: Cooking Practice - Cookies
* 11:40AM - 4th Period: Physical Education - Basketball with Class A
* 12:30PM - Lunch Break: Has his bento, some purchased bread, and pudding in the classroom
* 12:50PM - Does light [tennis] strokes with the first-year students as exercise to help with digestion
* 1:30PM - 5th Period: English
* 2:30PM - 6th Period: Science Experiment
* 3:30PM - Secretly goes to a cheap sweets shop with Jackal
* 3:50PM - Club Activities: Net play practice
* 6:00PM - Drops by a cake shop along the way
* 7:00PM - Returns home after visiting a convenience store, dinner
* 7:30PM - Plays pro wrestling with his little brothers
* 8:30PM - After bathing, reads the manga he borrowed from Kirihara
* 11:00PM - Goes to bed<ref>Pair Puri Vol. 7, pg 14, translated by [https://ice-archeress.livejournal.com/ ice-archeress]</ref>

==Tennis Bag Contents==
; Item : Definition
; Another item : Another definition

==Relationships==
; Kuwahara Jackal
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; Kite Eishirou
:
; Akutagawa Jirou
:

==Trivia==
* Marui was once accepted into a pastry school in Belgium.
* Although he didn't win his match against the 1st Stringers, Marui was given the No. 8 badge.
* Marui once dreamt that he was on a cloud of cotton candy. One of his younger brothers woke him up because he could eat it.
* Marui likes to borrow random fighting manga from Akaya.
* As part of an alternative learning experience, Marui temporarily joined the circus. This is where he developed Tsunawatari.

===Words for the Two===
; Others about Marui <ref>Pair Puri Vol. 7, translated by [https://konnistique.livejournal.com/ konnistique] </ref>
* "I also aim for cord balls, so I want to become a volleyer like Marui-san and Akutagawa-san and be popular!" - [[Aoi Kentarou]]
* "Do you think you can survive with just volleys? The path ahead isn't that easy." - [[Akutsu Jin]]
* "Akutagawa-san and Marui-san are both volleyers who hit charming volleys..... pfft." - [[Amane Hikaru]]
* "Akutagawa-han and Marui-han both live for the moment. Perhaps this is also the way humans should be." - [[Ishida Gin]]
* "The flexibility of Akutagawa's wrists and Marui's finesse are both illogical. I suppose that's what you call the gift of nature. " - [[Inui Sadaharu]]
* "Occasionally, I can smell the sweet odour of candy coming from someone's bag. I wonder whose it is... " - [[Ibu Shinji]]
* "For middle schoolers, the two of them are quite something. But that's still not enough, you need to develop more synthesis." - [[Irie Kanata]]
* "Marui-kun and Jackal-kun are the ideal doubles combination. That kind of pair is very formidable." - [[Ooishi Shuichurou]]
* "Both Marui-san and Jackal-san are very strong doubles players, aren't they? I want to play against them someday!" - Ootori Choutarou
* "Watching them play so cheerfully, it just makes me remember my days as a kid." - [[Oni Juujirou]]
* "That 'tightrope-walking' and 'iron-pole strike' are troublesome indeed. But next time, I will push through with my perfected 'Snake!'" - Kaidou Kaoru
* "We won that match, but to think that it was all a trick.... Japanese people are good at acting!" - [[Michael Carothers]]
* "Marui-kun and Akutagawa-kun are both full of confidence, it's enviable! I will have confidence in my power and do my best too!" - [[Kawamura Takashi]]
* "The National finals match was crazy nya~ If we weren't in "synchro", it would have been tough!." - Kikumaru Eiji
* "The both of them hit volleys like magic, don't they. Niou-san said the two of them were magicians." - [[Liladent Krauser]]
* "For what they lack in height, they make up for it in the technique area. There are many challenges, but I anticipate their growth." - [[Kurobe Yukio]]
* "Marui-kun is kind of my type, being handsome as he is ♥ That strong look, brimming with confidence, is hot~!" [[Konjiki [Koharu]]
* "Marui!! How could you have brought confectionery into the training camp! Tarundoru! Bring your bag to me!" - Sanada Genichirou
* "Marui-senpai is awesome, and he often watches over my training. I admire him very much de yansu~! - [[Urayama Shiita]]
* "Stop it with the "It will be returned cleanly... by Shishido, that is!" at least when you pair up with me in doubles!" - [[Shishido Ryou]]
* "Saying a word to you now after all this time is kind of embarrassing. Well, thank you for everything, Partner. Please watch over me from here on too!" Kuwahara Jackal
* " Last year, the "RIKKAI Special" I ate at the Rikkai School Festival was delicious~ Were you the one who made it?" - [[Sengoku Kiyosumi]]
* "I heard that baking cakes is Marui's hobby. I also like cooking. Next time, shall we cook together?" - [[Tachibana Kippei]]
* "I automatically used "tightrope-walking" in a match once. I must thank you next time." - [[Chitose Senri]]
* "Ah, you were here? You're so short, I couldn't see you properly. It will be good if you grew taller during this training camp!" [[Chinen Hiroshi]]
* "It is true you two have talent. But if you're content with that, then there is little to no growth for you from here on." [[Tsuge Ryuuji]]
* "You cannot be an athlete with just talent. The present them are most likely the results of the build-up of their efforts." - [[Tezuka Kunimitsu]]
* "We are in the same club and the same class, aren't we. Perhaps, we may even be together until high school and university~" - Niou Masaharu
* "I want to test whether or not that finesse will appear when up against my Habu!" - [[Hirakoba Rin]]
* "I'm in the same room as Jirou and Marui. But when they start their volley talks, you just can't stop them, even until late into the night!" - [[Mukahi Gakuto
* "Is it true that Marui-san is good at pigging out!? I can't lose either, I just can't!" - [[Momoshiro Takeshi]]
* "Marui-kun's play is magnificent. However, you shouldn't chew gum on the courts." - Yagyuu Hiroshi
* "I believe he has a 5-year-old and an 8-year-old younger brother. Marui helps out even during club activities because he takes good care of people." - Yanagi Renji
* " During my stay in the hospital, I was saved considerably through Bunta and Akaya's cheerfulness. I extend my gratitude once more, thank you." - Yukimura Seiichi
* "Come to think of it, I have yet to have a match with Marui-san or Jirou-san, right. Shall we play? In singles." - [[Echizen Ryoma]]

; Marui about Others
* About Sanada Genichirou: "TEven though he's part of the discipline committee, it's still too much to take away my candy that I bought on the way home!"
* About Niou Masaharu: "My finger got stuck in Niou's trick gum countless times! Geez. This is why I hate tricksters."
* About Kirihara Akaya: "Heeey, Akaya. I totally saw that you snuck in candy with you! Let me have some too."
* About Yukimura: "Hey, let's pair up in doubles this time, Yukimura-kun! It'll be the birth of an invincible, genius and exquisite combination~!"
* About Oshitari Yuushi: "Ah~ ah, you can't get so worked up during a match! Your tensai points will drop like that!"
* About [[Shiraishi Kuranosuke]] and [[Tezuka Kunimitsu]]: "Both of you aren't going to eat desert after your meals? If you blink, I'll snatch it away!"

==Gallery==
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File:xx.png|Marui sharing candy with his roommates.

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==Quotes==
* "How's that for a genius?"
* "It will be done... by Jackal!"
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==References==
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