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.
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Source: MANGA
Season: SPRING 2014
Start Date: April 6, 2014
End Date: September 21, 2014
Popularity: #30146
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Studios
- Studio Pierrot (Main)
Staff
Masahiko MurataDirector
- Masahiko Murata
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Yukari KobayashiKey Animation (ep 11)
- Yukari Kobayashi
Animation Director (ep 19)
Setsuko ShibuichiKey Animation (ep 19)
Shigeki AwaiKey Animation (eps 15, 23)
Noriyuki NakamuraStoryboard (eps 9)
Hikaru KatsukiOriginal Creator
Junki TakegamiScript (eps 5-7, 9, 18, 21, 23)
Natsuko TakahashiScript (eps 4, 11-14, 20, 24)
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Official Streams
Episode 1 - Tennis and Notes
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Episode 2 - Methodical and Unorganized
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Episode 3 - The Contest is a Fight
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Episode 4 - Face of Conviction
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Episode 5 - A First Match Full of Surprises
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Episode 6 - Diamond in the Rough
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Episode 7 - 9-Square and Reality
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Episode 8 - One Year and Twenty Notebooks
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Episode 9 - Diligence is My Style
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Episode 10 - Unease on the Edge
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Episode 11 - Risk and Possibility
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Episode 12 - Improvement by Memory
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Episode 13 - Art and Technique
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Episode 14 - Putting the Pieces Together
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Episode 15 - Plan to Be Forceful
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Episode 16 - Beast and Initiative
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Episode 17 - Pro At My Age
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Episode 18 - Determination and Presentation
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Episode 19 - Resolve and Hell
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Episode 20 - Meat Buns and Yakisoba
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Episode 21 - Consistency and Change
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Episode 22 - Fundamentals are the Weakness
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Episode 23 - Reckless 100-Square
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Episode 24 - Duty and Desire
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Episode 25 - Eiichiro and Natsu
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