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Baby Steps

ベイビーステップ

TV · Spring 2014 · 25 episodes · 25 min · Finished · Studio Pierrot

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Based on the original manga by Hikaru Katsuki, Baby Steps centers on a honor student named Eiichiro Maruo who becomes frustrated with his life and decides to join the tennis club. Despite lacking experience and physical strength, he utilizes his studious nature to develop a strategic approach to playing tennis. Taking notes of his opponents’ habits and tendencies, he is able to predict their next move before they even react. He also meets Natsu Takasaki, a beautiful girl with a passion for tennis. With her help, he aims to become a professional tennis player. (Source: Crunchyroll)

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Baby Steps

1
Tennis and Notes
Apr 5, 2014 · 24 min
Maruo Eiichiro is an honor student in his first year of high school. He's a very methodical person who keeps two sets of notes for class and focuses entirely on his studies. One day, Eiichiro decides to participate in a free trial at South Tennis Club (STC) because he needs some exercise. There, he meets school idol and sweetheart Takasaki Natsu. Eiichiro has taken his first step into the world of tennis
2
Methodical and Unorganized
Apr 12, 2014 · 24 min
Eiichiro is unable to answer Natsu when she asks him what he enjoys doing most. He becomes interested in tennis and returns to STC for another free trial. This time, he meets Egawa Takuma, an upperclassman who's friendly with Natsu. For some reason, he acts hostile towards Eiichiro, which is very intimidating. As Takuma watches, Natsu teaches Eiichiro how to hit the ball.
3
The Contest is a Fight
Apr 19, 2014 · 24 min
Eiichiro is unable to forget how good it felt when he successfully returned Takuma's serve, and he spends all of his time practicing against the wall. After seeing Eiichiro practice against the wall non-stop for six hours on a Sunday, Natsu predicts that he will quickly improve.
4
Face of Conviction
Apr 26, 2014 · 24 min
Eiichiro finds himself in a contest with Takuma. Eiichiro has fifty tries to return Takuma's serve. One successful return and Eiichiro wins. However, despite Eiichiro's best attempts to follow his notes and stick to the basics, he can do nothing against one of the strongest serves in the country.
5
A First Match Full of Surprises
May 3, 2014 · 24 min
6
Diamond in the Rough
May 10, 2014 · 24 min
7
9-Square and Reality
May 17, 2014 · 24 min
8
One Year and Twenty Notebooks
May 24, 2014 · 24 min
9
Diligence is My Style
May 31, 2014 · 24 min
10
Unease on the Edge
Jun 7, 2014 · 24 min
11
Risk and Possibility
Jun 14, 2014 · 24 min
12
Improvement by Memory
Jun 21, 2014 · 24 min
13
Art and Technique
Jun 28, 2014 · 24 min
14
Putting the Pieces Together
Jul 5, 2014 · 24 min
15
Plan to Be Forceful
Jul 12, 2014 · 24 min
16
Beast and Initiative
Jul 19, 2014 · 24 min
17
Pro At My Age
Jul 26, 2014 · 24 min
18
Determination and Presentation
Aug 2, 2014 · 24 min
19
Resolve and Hell
Aug 9, 2014 · 24 min
20
Meat Buns and Yakisoba
Aug 16, 2014 · 24 min
21
Consistency and Change
Aug 23, 2014 · 24 min
22
Fundamentals are the Weakness
Aug 30, 2014 · 24 min
23
Reckless 100-Square
Sep 6, 2014 · 24 min
24
Duty and Desire
Sep 13, 2014 · 24 min
25
Eiichiro and Natsu
Sep 20, 2014 · 24 min