Synopsis

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. (Source: TMS Entertainment)

Episodes

25 episodes
  1. 25 Episode 25 Kagayaku Mirai to Towa no Wakare to Munakata Jin (輝く未来と永遠[とわ]の別れと宗方仁) 31 Mar 1979
  2. 24 Episode 24 Ai to Jikaku to Fukitsu na Yokan (愛と自覚と不吉な予感) 24 Mar 1979
  3. 23 Episode 23 Shougeki to Hamon to Ochou-fujin (衝撃と波紋とお蝶夫人) 17 Mar 1979
  4. 22 Episode 22 Koi to Zasetsu to Saishuppatsu (恋と挫折と再出発) 10 Mar 1979
  5. 21 Episode 21 Hiromi to Katai Kizuna to Minami Juujisei (ひろみと固い絆と南十字星) 3 Mar 1979
  6. 20 Episode 20 Hiromi to Kaigai Ensei to Coach no Keikaku (ひろみと海外遠征とコーチの計画) 24 Feb 1979
  7. 19 Episode 19 Konpa to Houyou to Itabasami (コンパと抱擁と板ばさみ) 17 Feb 1979
  8. 18 Episode 18 Ninki to Medal to Nerawareru Onna (人気とメダルと狙われる女) 10 Feb 1979
  9. 17 Episode 17 Kyouteki to Nihai to Ai no Tsubasa (強敵と二敗と愛の翼) 3 Feb 1979
  10. 16 Episode 16 Jishin to Kahogo to Reigai Member (自信と過保護と例外メンバー) 27 Jan 1979
  11. 15 Episode 15 Koi to Power to Karuizawa (恋とパワーと軽井沢) 20 Jan 1979
  12. 14 Episode 14 Akushu to Hikeme to Watashi no Tennis (握手とひけめと私のテニス) 13 Jan 1979
  13. 13 Episode 13 Ai to Toushi to Munakata Jin (愛と闘志と宗方仁) 6 Jan 1979
  14. 12 Episode 12 Hiromi to Doubles to Coach no Himitsu (ひろみとダブルスとコーチの秘密) 30 Dec 1978
  15. 11 Episode 11 Nikushimi to Oran to Fuyu no Kaze (憎しみとお蘭と冬の風) 23 Dec 1978
  16. 10 Episode 10 Comeback to Jounetsu to Ochou-fujin (カムバックと情熱とお蝶夫人) 16 Dec 1978
  17. 9 Episode 9 Namida to Taibu to Koishii Court (涙と退部と恋しいコート) 9 Dec 1978
  18. 8 Episode 8 Fuan to Fuan to Akai Bara (不安と不安と赤いバラ) 2 Dec 1978
  19. 7 Episode 7 Oran to Soshitsu to Shiroi Court (お蘭と素質と白いコート) 25 Nov 1978
  20. 6 Episode 6 Tokkun to Nebari to Atsui Manazashi (特訓とねばりとあついまなざし) 18 Nov 1978
  21. 5 Episode 5 Hiromi to Netamigokoro to Kieta Racket (ひろみと妬み心と消えたラケット) 11 Nov 1978
  22. 4 Episode 4 Shiai to Keiren to Jitensha ni Notte (試合とケイレンと自転車にのって) 4 Nov 1978
  23. 3 Episode 3 Kebyou to Ijiwaru to Omoiyari (仮病といじわると思いやり) 28 Oct 1978
  24. 2 Episode 2 Senshu to Meiwaku to Toudou-san (選手と迷惑と藤堂さん) 21 Oct 1978

Characters & Staff

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Information

Japanese 新・エースをねらえ!
Studios Tokyo Movie Shinsha
Source Manga
Licensors Discotek Media
Rating 7.0
Broadcast Saturdays at 19:30 (JST)
Aired 14 Oct 1978 – 31 Mar 1979
Synonyms New Aim for the Ace!

Last updated: 24 Aug 2026