Eiichirou Maruo has set his sights on becoming a professional tennis player, but first, he must win his parents' approval. To prove his commitment, he makes a deal: if he fails to win the All-Japan Junior Tennis Tournament, he'll abandon his dream. But the competition is fierce, and Eiichirou knows he must improve fast to stand a chance. His coach, Ryuuhei Aoi, recommends an intensive two-week training stint at the Florida Tennis Academy to sharpen his skills. In this second season of "Baby Steps," Eiichirou travels to America, where he discovers a whole new world of tennis. As he immerses himself in training, he hopes this experience will bring him one step closer to his goal of turning pro.
Baby Steps - S01
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Overview:
Eiichirou Maruo has set his sights on becoming a professional tennis player, but first, he must win his parents' approval. To prove his commitment, he makes a deal: if he fails to win the All-Japan Junior Tennis Tournament, he'll abandon his dream. But the competition is fierce, and Eiichirou knows he must improve fast to stand a chance. His coach, Ryuuhei Aoi, recommends an intensive two-week training stint at the Florida Tennis Academy to sharpen his skills. In this second season of "Baby Steps," Eiichirou travels to America, where he discovers a whole new world of tennis. As he immerses himself in training, he hopes this experience will bring him one step closer to his goal of turning pro.
Aired:Apr 06, 2014
Duration:25m
Episodes:50
Networks:NHK Educational TV
Country: Japan
Seasons (2)
Episodes (25)
1. Tennis and Notes2. Methodical and Unorganized3. The Contest Is a Fight4. Face of Conviction5. A First Match Full of Surprises6. Diamond in the Rough7. Nine-Square and Reality8. One Year and Twenty Notebooks9. Diligence is My Style10. Unease on the Edge11. Risk and Possibility12. Improvement by Memory13. Art and Technique14. Putting the Pieces Together15. Plan to be Forceful16. Beast and Initiative17. Pro At My Age18. Determination and Presentation19. Resolve and Hell20. Meat Buns and Yakisoba21. Consistency and Change22. Fundamentals are the Weakness23. Reckless 100-Square24. Duty and Desire25. Eiichiro and Natsu
Characters & Voice Actors
CharacterEiichiro Maruo (voice)
Voice ActorTaishi Murata
CharacterNatsu Takasaki (voice)
Voice ActorMinako Kotobuki
CharacterTakuma Egawa (voice)
Voice ActorDaisuke Namikawa
CharacterHimeko Sasami (voice)
Voice ActorAsami Seto
CharacterYukichi Fukasawa (voice)
Voice ActorHiro Shimono
CharacterCoach Yusaku Miura (voice)
Voice ActorTaiten Kusunoki
CharacterKojirou Kageyama (voice)
Voice ActorTakuma Terashima
CharacterTakuya Miyagawa (voice)
Voice ActorTetsuya Kakihara
