Aim for the Ace (1973)★ 7.2/10

R · JP · 24 min · October 5, 1973 · 1 seasons

• Drama
• Action
• Animation
• Romance
• Sport

Directed by: Philip Haas, Osamu Dezaki

Written by: Mitsuru Majima, Masao Maruyama, Yoshio Takeuchi, Tatsuo Tamura, Sumika Yamamoto

On her first day at Nishi High School, 15-year-old Hiromi Oka is inspired by top player Reika "Ochofujin" Ryuzaki 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 Ochofujin 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.