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Shin Aim for the Ace!

Shin Aim for the Ace!

Aim for the new era!

1978•25m•8.5/10
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Ratings

🎬TMDb
8.5/10(2)

Heroine, Hiromi Oka, has just entered a high school famous for its tennis club. She has started playing tennis yearning after Madam Butterfly. She was expecting to enjoy playing tennis with her best friend, Maki, but the situation changes when the new coach, Mr. Munakata, suddenly picks out Hiromi to be one of the players for the upcoming tournament and starts giving Hiromi tough lessons. She strives under any circumstance. The more the new coach gives her training, the better she seems to get. Finally she becomes the representative in the junior match tournament.

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Production

TFC, Tokyo Movie Shinsha

Language

JA

Status

Ended

First Aired

October 14, 1978

Last Aired

April 6, 1996

Networks

Nippon TV

Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
US
No providers available for this region.
Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
E1
Hiromi, the Butterfly, the Demon Coach
Air date: 1978-10-14
E2
Player, Trouble, Todo-san
Air date: 1978-10-21
E3
Feigned Illness, Vicious, Compassion
Air date: 1996-04-06
E4
Match, Convulsions, Riding a Bicycle
Air date: 1978-11-04
E5
Hiromi, Envy Heart, Vanished Racket
Air date: 1978-11-11
E6
Special Training, Tenacity, Hot View
Air date: 1978-11-18
E7
The Orchid, Talent, White Coat
Air date: 1978-11-25
E8
Anxiety, Anxiety, Red Rose
Air date: 1978-12-02
E9
Tear, Withdrawal Notification, Beloved Court
Air date: 1978-12-09
E10
Comeback, Passion, Madame Butterfly
Air date: 1978-12-16
E11
Hatred, the Orchid, Winter Winds
Air date: 1978-12-23
E12
Hiromi, Doubles, Coach's Secret
Air date: 1978-12-30
E13
Love, Fighting Spirit, Jin Munakata
Air date: 1979-01-06
E14
Handshake, Drawback, My Tennis
Air date: 1979-01-13
E15
Love, Power, Karuizawa
Air date: 1979-01-20
E16
Confidence, Indulgence, Exception Members
Air date: 1979-01-27
E17
Formidable Enemy, Two Losses, Wings of Love
Air date: 1979-02-03
E18
Popularity, Medal, The Pursued Woman
Air date: 1979-02-10
E19
Party, Hug, Dilemma
Air date: 1979-02-17
E20
Hiromi, Overseas Expedition, Coach's Plans
Air date: 1979-02-24
E21
Hiromi, Solidarity, Southern Cross
Air date: 1979-03-03
E22
Love, Frustration, Restart
Air date: 1979-03-10
E23
Impact, Ripple, Madame Butterfly
Air date: 1979-03-17
E24
Love, Awareness, Ominous Presentiment
Air date: 1979-03-24
E25
Glorious Future, Eternal Farewell
Air date: 1979-03-31

Cast

Makoto Kousaka

Makoto Kousaka

Hiromi Oka (voice)

Masako Ikeda

Masako Ikeda

Reika Ryuzaki / Madame Butterfly (voice)

Masako Sugaya

Masako Sugaya

Maki Aikawa (voice)

Katsuji Mori

Katsuji Mori

Takayuki Todo (voice)

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