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Aim for the Ace (1973–1979) — drama · anime · romance on MBS
About Aim for the Ace
Aim for the Ace ended on March 31, 1979, after its second season aired on MBS.
This anime series was an adaptation of the popular sports manga, first premiering on October 5, 1973. It was a drama, romance, and sports show that followed the journey of a young girl named Hiromi Oka as she pursued her dream of becoming a tennis ace. The series depicted her experiences at Nishi High School, where she was inspired by a top player to take up tennis and faced rigorous training under a strict coach. The story focused on her determination and the peer pressure from her seniors as she aimed to excel in the sport.
The show featured Makoto Kousaka as Hiromi Oka and Masako Ikeda as Reika Ryuuzaki. The series spanned two seasons, with the first season running from October 1973 to March 1974 and the second from October 1978 to March 1979, concluding with the episode titled 'Glorious Future, Eternal Farewell, Jin Munakata.'
Aim for the Ace episode schedule
51 aired
Aired · 51
| Date | Ep. | Title |
|---|---|---|
| March 31, 1979 | S2·E25 | Glorious Future, Eternal Farewell, Jin Munakata |
| March 24, 1979 | S2·E24 | Love, Awareness, Ominous Presentiment |
| March 17, 1979 | S2·E23 | Impact, Ripple, Madame Butterfly |
| March 10, 1979 | S2·E22 | Love, Frustration, Restart |
| March 3, 1979 | S2·E21 | Hiromi, Solidarity, Southern Cross |
| February 24, 1979 | S2·E20 | Hiromi, Overseas Expedition, Coach's Plans |
| February 17, 1979 | S2·E19 | Party, Hug, Dilemma |
| February 10, 1979 | S2·E18 | Popularity, Medal, The Pursued Woman |
| February 3, 1979 | S2·E17 | Formidable Enemy, Two Losses, Wings of Love |
| January 27, 1979 | S2·E16 | Confidence, Indulgence, Exception Members |
| January 20, 1979 | S2·E15 | Love, Power, Karuizawa |
| January 13, 1979 | S2·E14 | Handshake, Drawback, My Tennis |
| January 6, 1979 | S2·E13 | Love, Fighting Spirit, Jin Munakata |
| December 30, 1978 | S2·E12 | Hiromi, Doubles, Coach's Secret |
| December 23, 1978 | S2·E11 | Hatred, The Orchid, Winter Winds |
| December 16, 1978 | S2·E10 | Comeback, Passion, Madame Butterfly |
| December 9, 1978 | S2·E9 | Tear, Withdrawal Notification, Beloved Court |
| December 2, 1978 | S2·E8 | Anxiety, Anxiety, Red Rose |
| November 25, 1978 | S2·E7 | The Orchid, Talent, White Coat |
| November 18, 1978 | S2·E6 | Special Training, Tenacity, Hot View |
| November 11, 1978 | S2·E5 | Hiromi, Envy Heart, Vanished Racket |
| November 4, 1978 | S2·E4 | Match, Convulsions, Riding a Bicycle |
| October 28, 1978 | S2·E3 | Feigned Illness, Vicious, Compassion |
| October 21, 1978 | S2·E2 | Player, Trouble, Todo-san |
| October 14, 1978 | S2·E1 | Hiromi, The Butterfly, The Demon Coach |
| March 29, 1974 | S1·E26 | Hiromi vs Ochou! The Last Showdown |
| March 22, 1974 | S1·E25 | Don't Lose at Men's Tennis! |
| March 15, 1974 | S1·E24 | The Love Letter That Danced Around the Court |
| March 8, 1974 | S1·E23 | Drive! This One Ball |
| March 1, 1974 | S1·E22 | No Need for Tears at the Graduation Match! |
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| February 22, 1974 | S1·E21 | Danger! Doubles Finals |
| February 15, 1974 | S1·E20 | Rally in the Morning Sun |
| February 8, 1974 | S1·E19 | Bloodstained Reversal of Fortune |
| February 1, 1974 | S1·E18 | The Black Spy Strikes! |
| January 25, 1974 | S1·E17 | The Growling Evil Twist Serve! |
| January 18, 1974 | S1·E16 | The Terrifying Tornado Serve! |
| January 11, 1974 | S1·E15 | The Secret to Forming a Doubles Pair |
| January 4, 1974 | S1·E14 | Burn! Special Training in the Cold Winter Wind |
| December 28, 1973 | S1·E13 | I Love, Love, Love Toudou-san! |
| December 21, 1973 | S1·E12 | Showdown! The Butterfly vs. The Orchid |
| December 14, 1973 | S1·E11 | The Terrifying Spin Drive! |
| December 7, 1973 | S1·E10 | The Tearful Delivery of a Club Resignation |
| November 30, 1973 | S1·E9 | The Climactic Match Point! |
| November 23, 1973 | S1·E8 | Red Rose Challenge |
| November 16, 1973 | S1·E7 | The Orchid's Bullet Serve! |
| November 9, 1973 | S1·E6 | Aah, the Day of the Semi-finals |
| November 2, 1973 | S1·E5 | Conflict with the Ogre Coach! |
| October 26, 1973 | S1·E4 | Showdown on the Tennis Court |
| October 19, 1973 | S1·E3 | The Tearful Regional Match |
| October 12, 1973 | S1·E2 | You're the One! |
| October 5, 1973 | S1·E1 | The Cinderella of the Tennis World |
