Aim for the Ace

(10/05/1973–03/31/1979)

DramaAnimeRomance

MBS (JP)30 min

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.

Source: unknown Aim for the Ace

Episodes

Season 1

S01E01

The Cinderella of the Tennis World

October 05, 1973 at 03:00 AM

S01E02

You're the One!

October 12, 1973 at 03:00 AM

S01E03

The Tearful Regional Match

October 19, 1973 at 03:00 AM

S01E04

Showdown on the Tennis Court

October 26, 1973 at 03:00 AM

S01E05

Conflict with the Ogre Coach!

November 02, 1973 at 03:00 AM

S01E06

Aah, the Day of the Semi-finals

November 09, 1973 at 03:00 AM

S01E07

The Orchid's Bullet Serve!

November 16, 1973 at 03:00 AM

S01E08

Red Rose Challenge

November 23, 1973 at 03:00 AM

S01E09

The Climactic Match Point!

November 30, 1973 at 03:00 AM

S01E10

The Tearful Delivery of a Club Resignation

December 07, 1973 at 03:00 AM

S01E11

The Terrifying Spin Drive!

December 14, 1973 at 03:00 AM

S01E12

Showdown! The Butterfly vs. The Orchid

December 21, 1973 at 03:00 AM

S01E13

I Love, Love, Love Toudou-san!

December 28, 1973 at 03:00 AM

S01E14

Burn! Special Training in the Cold Winter Wind

January 04, 1974 at 03:00 AM

S01E15

The Secret to Forming a Doubles Pair

January 11, 1974 at 03:00 AM

S01E16

The Terrifying Tornado Serve!

January 18, 1974 at 03:00 AM

S01E17

The Growling Evil Twist Serve!

January 25, 1974 at 03:00 AM

S01E18

The Black Spy Strikes!

February 01, 1974 at 03:00 AM

S01E19

Bloodstained Reversal of Fortune

February 08, 1974 at 03:00 AM

S01E20

Rally in the Morning Sun

February 15, 1974 at 03:00 AM

S01E21

Danger! Doubles Finals

February 22, 1974 at 03:00 AM

S01E22

No Need for Tears at the Graduation Match!

March 01, 1974 at 03:00 AM

S01E23

Drive! This One Ball

March 08, 1974 at 03:00 AM

S01E24

The Love Letter That Danced Around the Court

March 15, 1974 at 03:00 AM

S01E25

Don't Lose at Men's Tennis!

March 22, 1974 at 03:00 AM

S01E26

Hiromi vs Ochou! The Last Showdown

March 29, 1974 at 03:00 AM

Season 2

S02E01

Hiromi, The Butterfly, The Demon Coach

October 14, 1978 at 03:00 AM

S02E02

Player, Trouble, Todo-san

October 21, 1978 at 03:00 AM

S02E03

Feigned Illness, Vicious, Compassion

October 28, 1978 at 03:00 AM

S02E04

Match, Convulsions, Riding a Bicycle

November 04, 1978 at 03:00 AM

S02E05

Hiromi, Envy Heart, Vanished Racket

November 11, 1978 at 03:00 AM

S02E06

Special Training, Tenacity, Hot View

November 18, 1978 at 03:00 AM

S02E07

The Orchid, Talent, White Coat

November 25, 1978 at 03:00 AM

S02E08

Anxiety, Anxiety, Red Rose

December 02, 1978 at 03:00 AM

S02E09

Tear, Withdrawal Notification, Beloved Court

December 09, 1978 at 03:00 AM

S02E10

Comeback, Passion, Madame Butterfly

December 16, 1978 at 03:00 AM

S02E11

Hatred, The Orchid, Winter Winds

December 23, 1978 at 03:00 AM

S02E12

Hiromi, Doubles, Coach's Secret

December 30, 1978 at 03:00 AM

S02E13

Love, Fighting Spirit, Jin Munakata

January 06, 1979 at 03:00 AM

S02E14

Handshake, Drawback, My Tennis

January 13, 1979 at 03:00 AM

S02E15

Love, Power, Karuizawa

January 20, 1979 at 03:00 AM

S02E16

Confidence, Indulgence, Exception Members

January 27, 1979 at 03:00 AM

S02E17

Formidable Enemy, Two Losses, Wings of Love

February 03, 1979 at 03:00 AM

S02E18

Popularity, Medal, The Pursued Woman

February 10, 1979 at 03:00 AM

S02E19

Party, Hug, Dilemma

February 17, 1979 at 03:00 AM

S02E20

Hiromi, Overseas Expedition, Coach's Plans

February 24, 1979 at 03:00 AM

S02E21

Hiromi, Solidarity, Southern Cross

March 03, 1979 at 03:00 AM

S02E22

Love, Frustration, Restart

March 10, 1979 at 03:00 AM

S02E23

Impact, Ripple, Madame Butterfly

March 17, 1979 at 03:00 AM

S02E24

Love, Awareness, Ominous Presentiment

March 24, 1979 at 03:00 AM

S02E25

Glorious Future, Eternal Farewell, Jin Munakata

March 31, 1979 at 03:00 AM