1973–1979 · MBS · Ended
Aim for the Ace
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The first animated adaptation of the hit sports manga. On her first day at Nishi High School, 15-year-old Hiromi Oka is inspired by top player Reika "Ochoufujin" (Madame Butterfly) 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.
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MBSTV network · Japan
Saturday
This series has ended.
Last aired
S02E25 · Glorious Future, Eternal Farewell, Jin Munakata
1979-03-31
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Episodes
- E01
Hiromi, The Butterfly, The Demon Coach
1978-10-14 · 30 min
- E02
Player, Trouble, Todo-san
1978-10-21 · 30 min
- E03
Feigned Illness, Vicious, Compassion
1978-10-28 · 30 min
- E04
Match, Convulsions, Riding a Bicycle
1978-11-04 · 30 min
- E05
Hiromi, Envy Heart, Vanished Racket
1978-11-11 · 30 min
- E06
Special Training, Tenacity, Hot View
1978-11-18 · 30 min
- E07
The Orchid, Talent, White Coat
1978-11-25 · 30 min
- E08
Anxiety, Anxiety, Red Rose
1978-12-02 · 30 min
- E09
Tear, Withdrawal Notification, Beloved Court
1978-12-09 · 30 min
- E10
Comeback, Passion, Madame Butterfly
1978-12-16 · 30 min
- E11
Hatred, The Orchid, Winter Winds
1978-12-23 · 30 min
- E12
Hiromi, Doubles, Coach's Secret
1978-12-30 · 30 min
- E13
Love, Fighting Spirit, Jin Munakata
1979-01-06 · 30 min
- E14
Handshake, Drawback, My Tennis
1979-01-13 · 30 min
- E15
Love, Power, Karuizawa
1979-01-20 · 30 min
- E16
Confidence, Indulgence, Exception Members
1979-01-27 · 30 min
- E17
Formidable Enemy, Two Losses, Wings of Love
1979-02-03 · 30 min
- E18
Popularity, Medal, The Pursued Woman
1979-02-10 · 30 min
- E19
Party, Hug, Dilemma
1979-02-17 · 30 min
- E20
Hiromi, Overseas Expedition, Coach's Plans
1979-02-24 · 30 min
- E21
Hiromi, Solidarity, Southern Cross
1979-03-03 · 30 min
- E22
Love, Frustration, Restart
1979-03-10 · 30 min
- E23
Impact, Ripple, Madame Butterfly
1979-03-17 · 30 min
- E24
Love, Awareness, Ominous Presentiment
1979-03-24 · 30 min
- E25
Glorious Future, Eternal Farewell, Jin Munakata
1979-03-31 · 30 min
