Shin Aim for the Ace! (1978–1996)

TV ShowEndedNippon TVAnimation, Drama1 season, 25 episodes
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Plot

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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Episodes by season

Season0125Episodes1978–79Aired—Season avg
  1. S01E01Hiromi, the Butterfly, the Demon CoachOctober 14, 1978—
  2. S01E02Player, Trouble, Todo-sanOctober 21, 1978—
  3. S01E03Feigned Illness, Vicious, CompassionApril 6, 1996—
  4. S01E04Match, Convulsions, Riding a BicycleNovember 4, 1978—
  5. S01E05Hiromi, Envy Heart, Vanished RacketNovember 11, 1978—
  6. S01E06Special Training, Tenacity, Hot ViewNovember 18, 1978—
  7. S01E07The Orchid, Talent, White CoatNovember 25, 1978—
  8. S01E08Anxiety, Anxiety, Red RoseDecember 2, 1978—
  9. S01E09Tear, Withdrawal Notification, Beloved CourtDecember 9, 1978—
  10. S01E10Comeback, Passion, Madame ButterflyDecember 16, 1978—
  11. S01E11Hatred, the Orchid, Winter WindsDecember 23, 1978—
  12. S01E12Hiromi, Doubles, Coach's SecretDecember 30, 1978—
  13. S01E13Love, Fighting Spirit, Jin MunakataJanuary 6, 1979—
  14. S01E14Handshake, Drawback, My TennisJanuary 13, 1979—
  15. S01E15Love, Power, KaruizawaJanuary 20, 1979—
  16. S01E16Confidence, Indulgence, Exception MembersJanuary 27, 1979—
  17. S01E17Formidable Enemy, Two Losses, Wings of LoveFebruary 3, 1979—
  18. S01E18Popularity, Medal, The Pursued WomanFebruary 10, 1979—
  19. S01E19Party, Hug, DilemmaFebruary 17, 1979—
  20. S01E20Hiromi, Overseas Expedition, Coach's PlansFebruary 24, 1979—
  21. S01E21Hiromi, Solidarity, Southern CrossMarch 3, 1979—
  22. S01E22Love, Frustration, RestartMarch 10, 1979—
  23. S01E23Impact, Ripple, Madame ButterflyMarch 17, 1979—
  24. S01E24Love, Awareness, Ominous PresentimentMarch 24, 1979—
  25. S01E25Glorious Future, Eternal FarewellMarch 31, 1979—

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Cast

Makoto KousakaMakoto KousakaHiromi Oka (voice)Masako IkedaMasako IkedaReika Ryuzaki / Madame Butterfly (voice)Masako SugayaMasako SugayaMaki Aikawa (voice)Katsuji MoriKatsuji MoriTakayuki Todo (voice)

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