Original
04/06/2014 - 09/21/2014 Finished
Baby Steps (ベイビーステップ)
Diligent and methodical honor student Eiichirou Maruo decides to exercise more during the little free time he has available because he is worried about his health. For this reason, after seeing a flyer, he joins the Southern Tennis Club at the beginning of his freshman year. During his free trial at the club, he meets Natsu Takasaki, another first year student, who is determined on becoming a professional tennis player due to her love for the sport. In contrast, Eiichirou's study-oriented life exists because he believes that it is what he has to do, not because he enjoys it. However, his monotonous days come to an end as the more he plays tennis, the more he becomes fascinated by it. Baby Steps is the story of a boy who makes the most of his hard-working and perfectionist nature to develop his own unique playing style. Little by little, Eiichirou's skills begin to improve, and he hopes to stand on equal footing with tennis' best players.
25
Total episodes
25
Canon episodes
0
Filler episodes
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Canon episodes · 25 Filler episodes · 0
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Watch order: filler vs canon
Baby Steps has no filler episodes: all 25 episodes are canon. You can watch it from first to last without checking any list of skippable episodes.
Episode by episode
Complete guide by season
25 Episodes
| # | Episodes | Aired | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tennis and Notes04/06/2014 | 04/06/2014 | Canon |
| 2 | Methodical and Unorganized04/13/2014 | 04/13/2014 | Canon |
| 3 | The Contest is a Fight04/20/2014 | 04/20/2014 | Canon |
| 4 | Face of Conviction04/27/2014 | 04/27/2014 | Canon |
| 5 | A First Match Full of Surprises05/04/2014 | 05/04/2014 | Canon |
| 6 | Diamond in the Rough05/11/2014 | 05/11/2014 | Canon |
| 7 | 9-Square and Reality05/18/2014 | 05/18/2014 | Canon |
| 8 | One Year and Twenty Notebooks05/25/2014 | 05/25/2014 | Canon |
| 9 | Diligence is My Style06/01/2014 | 06/01/2014 | Canon |
| 10 | Unease on the Edge06/08/2014 | 06/08/2014 | Canon |
| 11 | Risk and Possibility06/15/2014 | 06/15/2014 | Canon |
| 12 | Improvement by Memory06/22/2014 | 06/22/2014 | Canon |
| 13 | Art and Technique06/29/2014 | 06/29/2014 | Canon |
| 14 | Putting the Pieces Together07/06/2014 | 07/06/2014 | Canon |
| 15 | Plan to Be Forceful07/13/2014 | 07/13/2014 | Canon |
| 16 | Beast and Initiative07/20/2014 | 07/20/2014 | Canon |
| 17 | Pro At My Age07/27/2014 | 07/27/2014 | Canon |
| 18 | Determination and Presentation08/03/2014 | 08/03/2014 | Canon |
| 19 | Resolve and Hell08/10/2014 | 08/10/2014 | Canon |
| 20 | Meat Buns and Yakisoba08/17/2014 | 08/17/2014 | Canon |
| 21 | Consistency and Change08/24/2014 | 08/24/2014 | Canon |
| 22 | Fundamentals are the Weakness08/31/2014 | 08/31/2014 | Canon |
| 23 | Reckless 100-Square09/07/2014 | 09/07/2014 | Canon |
| 24 | Duty and Desire09/14/2014 | 09/14/2014 | Canon |
| 25 | Eiichiro and Natsu09/21/2014 | 09/21/2014 | Canon |
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Common questions
Frequently asked questions
How many seasons does Baby Steps have?
Baby Steps is season 1 of 2 in the franchise: Baby Steps and Baby Steps 2nd Season. All of them have finished airing.
How many episodes does Baby Steps have?
This page covers 25 episodes. Adding up every season, the franchise has 50 episodes in total.
What is the best order to watch Baby Steps?
It is recommended to watch Baby Steps 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 Baby Steps online?
Baby Steps 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 Baby Steps a complete anime?
Yes, Baby Steps is a completed anime. All seasons have already aired and you can enjoy the series in its entirety without waiting for new episodes.
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