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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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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Episode guide
Season 1 · 25 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Tennis and Notes Apr 6, 2014
- E2 Methodical and Unorganized Apr 13, 2014
- E3 The Contest Is a Fight Apr 20, 2014
- E4 Face of Conviction Apr 27, 2014
- E5 A First Match Full of Surprises May 4, 2014
- E6 Diamond in the Rough May 11, 2014
- E7 Nine-Square and Reality May 18, 2014
- E8 One Year and Twenty Notebooks May 25, 2014
- E9 Diligence is My Style Jun 1, 2014
- E10 Unease on the Edge Jun 8, 2014
- E11 Risk and Possibility Jun 15, 2014
- E12 Improvement by Memory Jun 22, 2014
- E13 Art and Technique Jun 29, 2014
- E14 Putting the Pieces Together Jul 6, 2014
- E15 Plan to be Forceful Jul 13, 2014
- E16 Beast and Initiative Jul 20, 2014
- E17 Pro At My Age Jul 27, 2014
- E18 Determination and Presentation Aug 3, 2014
- E19 Resolve and Hell Aug 10, 2014
- E20 Meat Buns and Yakisoba Aug 17, 2014
- E21 Consistency and Change Aug 24, 2014
- E22 Fundamentals are the Weakness Aug 31, 2014
- E23 Reckless 100-Square Sep 7, 2014
- E24 Duty and Desire Sep 14, 2014
- E25 Eiichiro and Natsu Sep 21, 2014
Season 2 · 25 episodes
- E1 The World and the Wall Apr 5, 2015
- E2 A Vicious Circle is Lucky Apr 12, 2015
- E3 Data for the Future Apr 19, 2015
- E4 Awakening to Simplicity Apr 26, 2015
- E5 Takuma's Decision May 3, 2015
- E6 First Encounter by Scouting May 10, 2015
- E7 Revenge at the Critical Moment May 17, 2015
- E8 The Speed of Evolution May 24, 2015
- E9 Baffled by Intuition May 31, 2015
- E10 Start With a Roar Jun 7, 2015
- E11 Choices and Explosive Power Jun 14, 2015
- E12 Full Force Toward Adversity Jun 21, 2015
- E13 Gathering of Rivals Jun 28, 2015
- E14 Moonlight and the Sound of Waves Jul 5, 2015
- E15 A Hero and Loud Cheers Jul 12, 2015
- E16 Whish, Then Fwoom Jul 19, 2015
- E17 Dramatic by Nature Jul 26, 2015
- E18 Visualize the Pressure Aug 2, 2015
- E19 A Rude First Meeting Aug 9, 2015
- E20 Psychological Warfare and Self-Control Aug 16, 2015
- E21 Good, Evil, and Rules Aug 23, 2015
- E22 Existence is the Driving Force Aug 30, 2015
- E23 Aggressive is Ideal Sep 6, 2015
- E24 Recklessness and Surprise Sep 13, 2015
- E25 Final Set 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.