Baby Steps 2014
What is Baby Steps?
Baby Steps is an animated television series that premiered in 2014 and concluded in 2015. The story follows Eiichiro Maruo, a first-year honor student and dedicated bookworm who is primarily focused on his academic studies.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2014
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 50
- Runtime
- 25 minutes
- First aired
- Apr 6, 2014
- Last aired
- Sep 20, 2015
- Original language
- JA
- Origin
- JP
- Networks
- NHK Educational TV
- Genres
- Animation, Comedy
- Updated
Where to watch
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How long to binge?
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Overview
Baby Steps is an animated television series that premiered in 2014 and concluded in 2015. The story follows Eiichiro Maruo, a first-year honor student and dedicated bookworm who is primarily focused on his academic studies. Seeking to improve his physical condition, he decides to enroll in a tennis school. Although he begins as a novice, he discovers a fascination with the sport and utilizes his strong analytical and observational skills to compensate for his lack of physical strength. The second season of the series premiered on April 5, 2015, and shifts the setting to the Florida Tennis Academy. During this stage of the story, Eiichiro travels abroad for the first time in his life to compete against rivals who are aiming for the top of the world rankings. The series features voice performances from Asami Seto, Tetsuya Kakihara, Tomoaki Maeno, and Taiten Kusunoki. Throughout the narrative, Eiichiro works to overcome the barriers he faces while pursuing his development as a tennis player.
Should you watch it?
“An academic overachiever discovers a new passion for tennis to improve his physical fitness.”
- focuses on analytical strategy
- character development
- slow start for action fans
Watch it if you enjoy watching characters use intelligence and observation to overcome physical limitations.
The series is suitable for general audiences interested in sports and personal growth.
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Season 1 · 25 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Tennis and Notes Mytharc Apr 6, 2014
- E2 Methodical and Unorganized Core Apr 13, 2014
- E3 The Contest Is a Fight Core Apr 20, 2014
- E4 Face of Conviction Core Apr 27, 2014
- E5 A First Match Full of Surprises Core May 4, 2014
- E6 Diamond in the Rough Core May 11, 2014
- E7 Nine-Square and Reality Core May 18, 2014
- E8 One Year and Twenty Notebooks Core May 25, 2014
- E9 Diligence is My Style Core Jun 1, 2014
- E10 Unease on the Edge Core Jun 8, 2014
- E11 Risk and Possibility Core Jun 15, 2014
- E12 Improvement by Memory Core Jun 22, 2014
- E13 Art and Technique Core Jun 29, 2014
- E14 Putting the Pieces Together Core Jul 6, 2014
- E15 Plan to be Forceful Core Jul 13, 2014
- E16 Beast and Initiative Core Jul 20, 2014
- E17 Pro At My Age Core Jul 27, 2014
- E18 Determination and Presentation Core Aug 3, 2014
- E19 Resolve and Hell Core Aug 10, 2014
- E20 Meat Buns and Yakisoba Core Aug 17, 2014
- E21 Consistency and Change Core Aug 24, 2014
- E22 Fundamentals are the Weakness Core Aug 31, 2014
- E23 Reckless 100-Square Core Sep 7, 2014
- E24 Duty and Desire Mytharc Sep 14, 2014
- E25 Eiichiro and Natsu Mytharc Sep 21, 2014
Season 2 · 25 episodes
- E1 The World and the Wall Mytharc Apr 5, 2015
- E2 A Vicious Circle is Lucky Core Apr 12, 2015
- E3 Data for the Future Core Apr 19, 2015
- E4 Awakening to Simplicity Core Apr 26, 2015
- E5 Takuma's Decision Core May 3, 2015
- E6 First Encounter by Scouting Core May 10, 2015
- E7 Revenge at the Critical Moment Core May 17, 2015
- E8 The Speed of Evolution Core May 24, 2015
- E9 Baffled by Intuition Core May 31, 2015
- E10 Start With a Roar Core Jun 7, 2015
- E11 Choices and Explosive Power Core Jun 14, 2015
- E12 Full Force Toward Adversity Core Jun 21, 2015
- E13 Gathering of Rivals Core Jun 28, 2015
- E14 Moonlight and the Sound of Waves Core Jul 5, 2015
- E15 A Hero and Loud Cheers Core Jul 12, 2015
- E16 Whish, Then Fwoom Core Jul 19, 2015
- E17 Dramatic by Nature Core Jul 26, 2015
- E18 Visualize the Pressure Core Aug 2, 2015
- E19 A Rude First Meeting Core Aug 9, 2015
- E20 Psychological Warfare and Self-Control Core Aug 16, 2015
- E21 Good, Evil, and Rules Core Aug 23, 2015
- E22 Existence is the Driving Force Core Aug 30, 2015
- E23 Aggressive is Ideal Core Sep 6, 2015
- E24 Recklessness and Surprise Mytharc Sep 13, 2015
- E25 Final Set Mytharc Sep 20, 2015
Frequently asked questions
Who is the protagonist?
The protagonist is Eiichirō Maruo, an honor student known as Ei-chan.
Why does he start playing tennis?
He enrolls in tennis school to address his lack of physical strength.
Does he have any special skills?
He utilizes his excellent observing and analyzing skills to compensate for being a tennis newbie.
What is his personality like?
He is a dedicated bookworm and honor student who prioritizes his studies.
Is this a sports series?
Yes, the story centers on his journey into the world of tennis.