Aim for the Ace!

24min

Drama

Animation

On her first day at Nishi High School, 15-year-old Hiromi Oka is inspired by top player Reika "Ochoufujin" Ryuuzaki to take up tennis. Shortly after joining the school's tennis club, she encounters Jin Munakata, the club's new coach. Munakata puts everyone under rigorous training that even puts Ochoufujin to shame. Despite the hardships, Hiromi's determination prompts the coach to select her as part of the club's main players. Because of this, Hiromi must endure the peer pressure from her seniors to become an ace tennis player. (Source: ANN)

Episodes

Cast

The Cinderella of the Tennis World

1. The Cinderella of the Tennis World

5th Oct 1973

You're the One!

2. You're the One!

12th Oct 1973

The Tearful Regional Match

3. The Tearful Regional Match

19th Oct 1973

Showdown on the Tennis Court

4. Showdown on the Tennis Court

26th Oct 1973

Conflict with the Ogre Coach!

5. Conflict with the Ogre Coach!

2nd Nov 1973

Aah, the Day of the Semi-finals

6. Aah, the Day of the Semi-finals

9th Nov 1973

The Orchid's Bullet Serve!

7. The Orchid's Bullet Serve!

16th Nov 1973

Red Rose Challenge

8. Red Rose Challenge

23rd Nov 1973

The Climactic Match Point!

9. The Climactic Match Point!

30th Nov 1973

The Tearful Delivery of a Club Resignation

10. The Tearful Delivery of a Club Resignation

7th Dec 1973

The Terrifying Spin Drive!

11. The Terrifying Spin Drive!

14th Dec 1973

Showdown! The Butterfly vs. The Orchid

12. Showdown! The Butterfly vs. The Orchid

21st Dec 1973

I Love, Love, Love Toudou-san!

13. I Love, Love, Love Toudou-san!

28th Dec 1973

Burn! Special Training in the Cold Winter Wind

14. Burn! Special Training in the Cold Winter Wind

4th Jan 1974

The Secret to Forming a Doubles Pair

15. The Secret to Forming a Doubles Pair

11th Jan 1974

The Terrifying Tornado Serve!

16. The Terrifying Tornado Serve!

18th Jan 1974

The Growling Evil Twist Serve!

17. The Growling Evil Twist Serve!

25th Jan 1974

The Black Spy Strikes!

18. The Black Spy Strikes!

1st Feb 1974

Bloodstained Reversal of Fortune

19. Bloodstained Reversal of Fortune

8th Feb 1974

Rally in the Morning Sun

20. Rally in the Morning Sun

15th Feb 1974

Danger! Doubles Finals

21. Danger! Doubles Finals

22nd Feb 1974

No Need for Tears at the Graduation Match!

22. No Need for Tears at the Graduation Match!

1st Mar 1974

Drive! This One Ball

23. Drive! This One Ball

8th Mar 1974

The Love Letter that Danced Around the Court

24. The Love Letter that Danced Around the Court

15th Mar 1974

Don't Lose at Men's Tennis!

25. Don't Lose at Men's Tennis!

22nd Mar 1974

Hiromi Vs Ochou! The Last Showdown

26. Hiromi Vs Ochou! The Last Showdown

29th Mar 1974

First air date

5th Oct 1973

Last air date

29th Mar 1974

Status

Ended

Type

Scripted

Original language

ja

Networks