Baby Steps

Baby Steps - S02

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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.

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 05, 2015
Duration:25m
Episodes:50
Networks:NHK Educational TV
Country: Japan

Episodes (25)

1. The World and the Wall2. A Vicious Circle is Lucky3. Data for the Future4. Awakening to Simplicity5. Takuma's Decision6. First Encounter by Scouting7. Revenge at the Critical Moment8. The Speed of Evolution9. Baffled by Intuition10. Start With a Roar11. Choices and Explosive Power12. Full Force Toward Adversity13. Gathering of Rivals14. Moonlight and the Sound of Waves15. A Hero and Loud Cheers16. Whish, Then Fwoom17. Dramatic by Nature18. Visualize the Pressure19. A Rude First Meeting20. Psychological Warfare and Self-Control21. Good, Evil, and Rules22. Existence is the Driving Force23. Aggressive is Ideal24. Recklessness and Surprise25. Final Set

Characters & Voice Actors

Taishi Murata
CharacterEiichiro Maruo (voice)
Voice ActorTaishi Murata
Minako Kotobuki
CharacterNatsu Takasaki (voice)
Voice ActorMinako Kotobuki
Daisuke Namikawa
CharacterTakuma Egawa (voice)
Voice ActorDaisuke Namikawa
Asami Seto
CharacterHimeko Sasami (voice)
Voice ActorAsami Seto
Hiro Shimono
CharacterYukichi Fukasawa (voice)
Voice ActorHiro Shimono
Taiten Kusunoki
CharacterCoach Yusaku Miura (voice)
Voice ActorTaiten Kusunoki
Takuma Terashima
CharacterKojirou Kageyama (voice)
Voice ActorTakuma Terashima
Tetsuya Kakihara
CharacterTakuya Miyagawa (voice)
Voice ActorTetsuya Kakihara