Format: TV
Episodes: 26
Episode length: 24 min
Status: Finished
Aired from: Oct 5, 1973
Until: Mar 29, 1974
Season: Fall 1973
Source: Manga
Average score: 71%
Mean score: 71%
Popularity: 8,290
Favorites: 200
Studio: Tokyo Movie Shinsha
Producers: Mainichi Broadcasting System, MADHOUSE, King Records, Discotek, Imagica, Studio Sign, Anime Room, Tokyo Animation Film
Genres: Drama, Sports
Romaji: Ace wo Nerae!
English: Aim for the Ace!
Native: エースをねらえ!
Synonyms: Ace O Nerae

Aim for the Ace!

★ 7.1 8,290 members

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: Anime News Network)