Baby Steps
ベイビーステップ
Eiichirō Maruo (nicknamed "Ei-chan" for his grades being straight "A") is an honor student, bookworm, and is not interested in anything other than studying. In order to solve his problem of lacking physical strength, he…
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Synopsis
Eiichirō Maruo (nicknamed "Ei-chan" for his grades being straight "A") is an honor student, bookworm, and is not interested in anything other than studying. In order to solve his problem of lacking physical strength, he enrolled a tennis school and soon found the fascinating side of tennis. Being a tennis newbie lacking physical strength, he supplement his shortcomings with his excellent observing and analyzing skills.
About
Baby Steps premiered on April 6, 2014. It falls under the Animation, Comedy genres. The series has aired across 2 seasons and 50 episodes. with each episode running approximately 25 minutes. It airs on NHK Educational TV. and concluded its run on September 20, 2015.
Why viewers enjoy Baby Steps
Baby Steps targets fans of Animation anime, especially viewers who appreciate stories that blend Comedy elements. This combination of Animation, Comedy sets the show's pacing and tone, and explains why it resonates with that specific audience over more general animated programming.
Production
Baby Steps was animated by Pierrot, NHK, NHK Enterprises, and broadcast on NHK Educational TV.
Critical reception
Baby Steps holds a rating of 7.6 out of 10 based on 21 user reviews on TMDB, a strong score that reflects broad satisfaction from its audience.
Themes & motifs
Recurring motifs and themes throughout Baby Steps include: tennis, sports, anime. These threads anchor the show's narrative direction and offer a reliable indicator of the kind of viewing experience it delivers.
Voice cast
Taishi Murata
Minako Kotobuki
Daisuke Namikawa
Asami Seto
Hiro Shimono
Taiten Kusunoki
Takuma Terashima
Tetsuya Kakihara
Chisa Yuuki
Kohsuke Toriumi
Production credits
- Direction
- Masahiko Murata · Kiyoshi Murayama · Maki Kodaira
- Writing
- Mao Abe · Hikaru Katsuki · Katsuhiko Chiba
Release dates
Premiered
April 6, 2014
Last aired
September 20, 2015
Seasons & episodes
Season1
April 6, 2014·25episodes
Season1
April 6, 2014·25episodes
No description available for this season.
Season2
April 5, 2015·25episodes
Season2
April 5, 2015·25episodes
The stage of the second series is the Florida Tennis Academy. There, rivals aiming for the top of the world competed every day to raise the world rank even one. How will Eiichiro overcome the world barrier by studying abroad for the first time in his life ... A hot and realistic story of the boys, depicting the behind-the-scenes behind-the-scenes tennis scene in an easy-to-understand manner.
Themes & topics
Keywords associated with this title by the community.
- tennis
- sports
- anime
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Frequently asked questions
When did Baby Steps premiere?
Baby Steps premiered on April 6, 2014.
How many seasons does Baby Steps have?
Baby Steps has 2 seasons and 50 episodes in total.
What genre is Baby Steps?
Baby Steps is classified under Animation, Comedy.
What networks did Baby Steps air on?
Baby Steps aired on NHK Educational TV.
Is Baby Steps finished?
Yes, Baby Steps concluded its run on September 20, 2015.
How long is each episode of Baby Steps?
Each episode of Baby Steps runs for approximately 25 minutes.
Where is Baby Steps from?
Baby Steps is a Japanese anime production.
What is the TMDB rating of Baby Steps?
Baby Steps holds a rating of 7.6 out of 10 on TMDB based on community reviews.
