Score
7.1 / 10
Status
Finished Airing
Episodes
26
Studio
Tokyo Movie Shinsha
Aim for the Ace!
Also known as エースをねらえ! | Ace wo Nerae!
TVFall 1973Source MangaPG-13 - Teens 13 or older
DramaSportsRomance
7.1/10
Community score
#4048
Rank
16.2K
Members
125
Favorites
Synopsis
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.
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Cast Highlights
Munakata, Jin
Main
Voice: Nakata, Kouji (Japanese)
Oka, Hiromi
Main
Voice: Berger, Jackie (French)
Ryuuzaki, Reika
Main
Voice: Ikeda, Masako (Japanese)
Toudou, Takayuki
Main
Voice: Mori, Katsuji (Japanese)
Aikawa, Maki
Supporting
Voice: Sugaya, Masako (Japanese)
Chairman Ryuuzaki
Supporting
Voice: Katou, Masayuki (Japanese)
Chiba, Takashi
Supporting
Voice: Ichikawa, Osamu (Japanese)
Hoshino, Miwa
Supporting
Voice: Tissier, Barbara (French)
Core Staff
Dezaki, Osamu
Director, Episode Director, Storyboard, Key Animation
Takeuchi, Yoshio
Episode Director, Script
Maruyama, Masao
Script
Hata, Masami
Storyboard
Minet, Bernard
Theme Song Performance
Oosugi, Kumiko
Theme Song Performance
Theme Songs
Openings
"Ace o Nerae! (エースをねらえ!)" by Kumiko Ohsugi
Endings
"Shiroi Tennis Court de (白いテニスコートで, White Tennis Court)" by Kumiko Ohsugi
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Aired 10/5/1973
Episode 2
The Player Is You!
Aired 10/12/1973
Episode 3
Tears at the District Qualifying
Aired 10/19/1973
Episode 4
Confrontation at the Tennis Court
Aired 10/26/1973
Episode 5
The Demon Coach Strikes!
Aired 11/2/1973
Episode 6
Oh! The Semifinals Day
Aired 11/9/1973
Episode 7
Bullet Serve of the Orchid
Aired 11/16/1973
Episode 8
Challenge of the Red Rose
Aired 11/23/1973
Quick Facts
FormatTV
Episodes26
Duration24 min per ep
SourceManga
RatingPG-13 - Teens 13 or older
SeasonFall 1973
AiredOct 5, 1973 to Mar 29, 1974
StatusFinished Airing
Recommended
Monetizing Content
Ranking And Reach
Popularity#5985
Scored by4.2K
BroadcastFridays at 19:00 (JST)
ApprovedYes
Title Variants
English title
Aim for the Ace!
Romaji title
Ace wo Nerae!
Japanese title
エースをねらえ!
Synonyms
Ace o Nerae, Jeu, Set et Match!
Production Team
Main studio
Tokyo Movie Shinsha
Producers
Mainichi Broadcasting System
Licensors
Discotek Media
Japanese title
エースをねらえ!
Themes And Audience
SchoolShoujo