10/05/1973 - 03/29/1974 Finished
Ace wo Nerae! (エースをねらえ!)
Also known as: Aim for the Ace!
On her first day at Nishi High School, 15-year-old Hiromi Oka is inspired by top player Reika "Ochoufujin" Ryuuzaki to take up tennis. Shortly after joining the school's tennis club, she encounters Jin Munakata, the club's new coach. Munakata puts everyone under rigorous training that even puts Ochoufujin to shame. Despite the hardships, Hiromi's determination prompts the coach to select her as part of the club's main players. Because of this, Hiromi must endure the peer pressure from her seniors to become an ace tennis player. (Source: ANN)
26
Total episodes
26
Canon episodes
0
Filler episodes
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Canon episodes · 26 Filler episodes · 0
Every season
Seasons and sequels
Single Season
Currently, Ace wo Nerae! has no sequels, prequels, or registered spin-offs. This is the complete story available at the moment.
What to watch, what to skip
Watch order: filler vs canon
You're in luck! Ace wo Nerae! doesn't have a single filler episode: all 26 episodes are canon. It's a faithful adaptation of the original manga, so you can enjoy it from first to last without skipping anything or checking any list of expendable episodes.
The 26 episodes of Ace wo Nerae! aired in 1973–1974 and follow the story's chronological order. There are no transition episodes, no needless recaps, no arcs invented by the studio: every chapter advances the main plot and develops the characters just as the source material does.
In short, the watch order for Ace wo Nerae! is as simple as it gets: start at episode 1 and keep going to episode 26 without detours. If you came looking for which Ace wo Nerae! episodes are filler so you could skip them, the answer is that there aren't any.
Episode by episode
Complete guide by season
26 Episodes
| # | Episodes | Aired | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cinderella of the Tennis Kingdom10/05/1973 | 10/05/1973 | Canon |
| 2 | The Player Is You!10/12/1973 | 10/12/1973 | Canon |
| 3 | Tears at the District Qualifying10/19/1973 | 10/19/1973 | Canon |
| 4 | Confrontation at the Tennis Court10/26/1973 | 10/26/1973 | Canon |
| 5 | The Demon Coach Strikes!11/02/1973 | 11/02/1973 | Canon |
| 6 | Oh! The Semifinals Day11/09/1973 | 11/09/1973 | Canon |
| 7 | Bullet Serve of the Orchid11/16/1973 | 11/16/1973 | Canon |
| 8 | Challenge of the Red Rose11/23/1973 | 11/23/1973 | Canon |
| 9 | The Incandescent Match Point!11/30/1973 | 11/30/1973 | Canon |
| 10 | The Tearly Withdrawal Notification12/07/1973 | 12/07/1973 | Canon |
| 11 | The Terror of the Spin Drive!12/14/1973 | 12/14/1973 | Canon |
| 12 | Showdown! The Butterfly versus the Orchid12/21/1973 | 12/21/1973 | Canon |
| 13 | I Like! I Like! I Like! Todo-san12/28/1973 | 12/28/1973 | Canon |
| 14 | Burn! Intensive Training at the Cold Wintry Wind01/04/1974 | 01/04/1974 | Canon |
| 15 | The Secret of the Doubles Combination Birth01/11/1974 | 01/11/1974 | Canon |
| 16 | The Terror of the Tornado Serve01/18/1974 | 01/18/1974 | Canon |
| 17 | Groan! The Magical Twist Serve01/25/1974 | 01/25/1974 | Canon |
| 18 | Hit the Black Spy!02/01/1974 | 02/01/1974 | Canon |
| 19 | The Blood Dyed Turnabout02/08/1974 | 02/08/1974 | Canon |
| 20 | Rally of the Burning Morning02/15/1974 | 02/15/1974 | Canon |
| 21 | Danger! Doubles Finals02/22/1974 | 02/22/1974 | Canon |
| 22 | During the Graduation Game Tears are Useless!03/01/1974 | 03/01/1974 | Canon |
| 23 | Drive! This Single Ball03/08/1974 | 03/08/1974 | Canon |
| 24 | The Love Letter Dancing in the Court03/15/1974 | 03/15/1974 | Canon |
| 25 | Do Not Lose to the Men's Tennis!03/22/1974 | 03/22/1974 | Canon |
| 26 | Hiromi versus the Butterfly! The Final Showdown03/29/1974 | 03/29/1974 | Canon |
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Common questions
Frequently asked questions
How many seasons does Ace wo Nerae! have?
Ace wo Nerae! has a total of 1 season. The series is completed. Each season is divided into multiple episodes with stories that advance the main plot of the anime.
How many episodes does Ace wo Nerae! have?
In total, Ace wo Nerae! has 26 episodes in its only season. You can consult the complete episodes table to see the breakdown by season.
What is the best order to watch Ace wo Nerae!?
It is recommended to watch Ace wo Nerae! in chronological broadcast order. This means starting from season 1 and continuing sequentially to the last season. Check our watch order guide which includes information about filler vs canon episodes for an optimal experience.
Where can I watch Ace wo Nerae! online?
Ace wo Nerae! is available on various legal streaming platforms. Check the platforms section at the top of this page to see where it's currently available. Options may vary depending on your geographic region.
Is Ace wo Nerae! a complete anime?
Yes, Ace wo Nerae! is a completed anime. All seasons have already aired and you can enjoy the series in its entirety without waiting for new episodes.
How much filler does Ace wo Nerae! have?
No, Ace wo Nerae! does not have filler episodes. All its episodes are canon and faithfully follow the original manga story, so you can watch all episodes without worrying about skipping anything.
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