Baby Steps
ベイビーステップ
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About
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.
Cast
Taishi Murata
as Eiichiro Maruo (voice)
Minako Kotobuki
as Natsu Takasaki (voice)
Daisuke Namikawa
as Takuma Egawa (voice)
Asami Seto
as Himeko Sasami (voice)
Hiro Shimono
as Yukichi Fukasawa (voice)
Taiten Kusunoki
as Coach Yusaku Miura (voice)
Takuma Terashima
as Kojirou Kageyama (voice)
Tetsuya Kakihara
as Takuya Miyagawa (voice)
Chisa Yuuki
as Yuuki Tajima (voice)
Kohsuke Toriumi
as Coach Ryuuhei Aoi (voice)
KENN
as Yoshiaki Ide (voice)
Yoshimasa Hosoya
as Souji Ike (voice)
Shintaro Asanuma
as Hiromi Iwasa (voice)
Yoshiyuki Shimozuma
as Nariyuki Koshimizu (voice)
Kenyu Horiuchi
as Magure Mike (voice)
Takahiro Sakurai
as Yuu Nabae (voice)
Hiroshi Kamiya
as Alex O' Brien (voice)
Megumi Han
as Marsha O'Brien (voice)
Natsuki Hanae
as Krishna Rames (voice)
Kaori Ishihara
as Shimizu Aki (voice)
Seasons
Season 1
Season 2
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.
Episodes
Season 1
Tennis and Notes
Maruo Eiichiro is an honor student in his first year of high school. He's a very methodical person who keeps two sets of notes for class and focuses entirely on his studies. One day, Eiichiro decides to participate in a free trial at South Tennis Club (STC) because he needs some exercise. There, he meets school idol and sweetheart Takasaki Natsu. Eiichiro has taken his first step into the world of tennis
Methodical and Unorganized
Eiichiro is unable to answer Natsu when she asks him what he enjoys doing most. He becomes interested in tennis and returns to STC for another free trial.
The Contest Is a Fight
Eiichiro is unable to forget how good it felt when he successfully returned Takuma's serve, and he spends all of his time practicing against the wall. After seeing Eiichiro practice against the wall non-stop for six hours on a Sunday, Natsu predicts that he will quickly improve.
Face of Conviction
Eiichiro finds himself in a contest with Takuma. Eiichiro has fifty tries to return Takuma's serve. One successful return and Eiichiro wins. However, despite Eiichiro's best attempts to follow his notes and stick to the basics, he can do nothing against one of the strongest serves in the country.
A First Match Full of Surprises
Eiichirō is about to play his first match. He receives advice from the other STC members, but it only makes him more nervous. He doesn't get a chance to calm himself down as he's soon called to the tennis court.
Diamond in the Rough
It is down to the final match of the set. Eiichirō trails 5 games to 1, but with a determination to stay on the court as long as possible Eiichirō begins to push Oobayashi.
Nine-Square and Reality
In order to improve Eiichirō's playing, Coach Miura has him learn control on a 9-square court. After getting the basics done, Eiichirō is forced into a match against Takuma.
One Year and Twenty Notebooks
Maruo Eiichirō continues his training at STC as he tries to master every shot. At smaller tournaments he begins advancing to the third round but is unable to go further. His mother worries that Eiichirō is spending too much time on tennis when he drops out of cram school to practice more.
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About Baby Steps
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. Across 2 seasons and 50 episodes, originally airing on NHK Educational TV.
Baby Steps Cast and Characters
The cast features Taishi Murata (as Eiichiro Maruo (voice)), Minako Kotobuki (as Natsu Takasaki (voice)), Daisuke Namikawa (as Takuma Egawa (voice)), Asami Seto (as Himeko Sasami (voice)), and Hiro Shimono (as Yukichi Fukasawa (voice)). Their performances are a major reason Baby Steps has built such a passionate audience.
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There's a reason Baby Steps keeps showing up on "must-watch" lists. What makes it work is sharp comedic timing that lands consistently. If you enjoy Japanese storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of show you'll end up recommending to friends.
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Baby Steps has 50 episodes across 2 seasons. All episodes are available to stream right here on Bowood.TV.
Is Baby Steps good? What's the rating?
Baby Steps holds a 7.5/10 rating based on 22 reviews — well above average.
Who is in the cast of Baby Steps?
The main cast includes Taishi Murata, Minako Kotobuki, Daisuke Namikawa, and Asami Seto, plus a strong supporting ensemble.
Is Baby Steps available in Japanese?
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When was Baby Steps released?
Baby Steps first aired in 2014.
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How many seasons and episodes does Baby Steps have?
Baby Steps currently has 2 seasons and a total of 50 episodes. The series status is "Ended", so the episode count may grow as new seasons are released. You can browse the full episode list on Bowood.TV and continue watching from where you left off.
What is Baby Steps about?
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 lac… It belongs to the Animation, Comedy genres.
In which language is Baby Steps originally available?
Baby Steps was originally produced in JA. On Bowood.TV the show is available in its original JA audio. Check the player options on the watch page for available subtitle tracks.
When was Baby Steps first released?
Baby Steps first premiered on April 6, 2014 (2014). The series has since concluded its run.
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