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Aim for the Ace! (1979)

Ace wo Nerae! (1979) / Ace o Nerae: Theatrical Version / Aim for the Ace! Movie / Aim for the Best! / Jump High Hiromi!

Source: Manga
Format: Movie
Studios: Tokyo Movie Shinsha
Parution Date: 1979-09-08
Status: Finished
Number of Episodes: 1
Genres: Drama Romance Sports
Themes: Female Protagonist Shoujo Tennis Tragedy Urban

Summary

High school freshman Hiromi joins the tennis club because of her admiration for Ryuzaki. Ryuzaki is a senior, who's the best tennis player on the team and also nicknamed "Ochōfujin", ("Madame Butterfly"), because of her elegance on the tennis court. However, the new coach, Jin Munakata, wants the inexperienced Hiromi to play in a forthcoming tournament.

Due to this, Hiromi considers quitting tennis for good but, in the depth of her soul, she soon realizes that she loves tennis after all. She returns to the club and, under Munakata's coaching, her talent starts to bloom.

In the end, Hiromi develops a strong emotional bond with her coach, not knowing that Munakata is risking his life because of a chronic illness.

(Source: AnimeNfo)