Ace wo Nerae!

Type

TV

Episodes

26

Status

finished

Ep.Length

24 Min

Rating

PG

Aired

1973-10-05

Season

Winter 1973

Description:

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: ANN)

Alternative Titles:

エースをねらえ!, Ace o Nerae, Aim for the Ace!

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Ep.Length

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Rating

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Status

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Description:

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Episodes

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Ep.Length

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Rating

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Status

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Description:

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Episodes

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Ep.Length

24 Min

Rating

Teens 13 or older

Status

finished

Aired

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7.39

Description:

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TV

Episodes

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Rating

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Status

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Aired

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(Tomorrow's Joe)

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Description:

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Type

TV

Episodes

79

Ep.Length

25 Min

Rating

Teens 13 or older

Status

finished

Aired

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