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Baby Steps

Baby Steps

Synopsis: In "Baby Steps", we follow Eiichirou Maruo, a hard-working student who, worried about his health and sedentary lifestyle, decides to venture into the world of sport by joining the school tennis club. During his initial experience, Eiichirou meets Natsu Takasaki, a fellow student with grandiose dreams of becoming a professional, whose passion for tennis contrasts with Eiichirou's pragmatic outlook on life. As he dedicates himself to training, the rigidity of his perfection-seeking character becomes an ally, allowing him to develop a unique and surprising style of play. The anime captures Eiichirou's journey of self-discovery and sporting evolution, showing how effort and perseverance can transform a hard-working student into a talented tennis player.

Table of Content
- Information
- Trailer/OP
- Curiosities
- Characters
- Summary
- FAQ
- Meaning
- Related

Information

Anime Names

  • Anime Name: Baby Steps
  • Anime Name in Japanese: ベイビーステップ
  • Anime Name in English: Indisponível
  • Other names: Baby Steps

Production information

  • Producers: NHK
  • Licensors: None found, add some
  • Studios: Pierrot

Anime Information

  • Type: 24 min. per ep.
  • Episodes: 25
  • Date: April 6, 2014 to September 21, 2014
  • Genres: sports
  • Subjects: Others
  • Target: Shounen

External Links

Anime Reviews

  • Rating: 7.8
  • Popularity: 149,017

Video Trailer/Opening

Curiosities

  • "Baby Steps" was written and illustrated by Hikaru Katsuki and began publication in 2007 in Weekly Shōnen Magazine.
  • The series follows Eiichirou Maruo, a model student who decides to take up tennis to improve his health.
  • Eiichirou is known for his habit of taking detailed notes of his training sessions and matches, which gives him a unique style of improving his tennis skills.
  • In 2014, "Baby Steps" was adapted into an anime series, which had two seasons.
  • The anime stands out for its realistic and detailed representation of tennis tactics and techniques.
Baby Steps
Imagem de: Baby Steps

Main Characters

  • Maruo Eiichirou: A diligent and detail-oriented student who gets involved in tennis.
  • Takasaki Natsu: A talented and determined tennis player.
  • Ike Souji: An elite tennis player with impressive skills.
  • Egawa Takuma
  • Nabae Yuu
  • Fukazawa Yukichi
  • Miyagawa Takuya: An aggressive player with an intense playing style.
  • Oobayashi Ryou
  • Miura
  • Kageyama Kojirou

Summary and events

  • Eiichirou Maruo, a dedicated and methodical student, decides to start exercising more out of concern for his health.
  • At the start of his first year, he joins the Southern Tennis Club after seeing a flyer about the club.
  • Eiichirou meets Natsu Takasaki at the club, a first-year student who dreams of becoming a professional tennis player.
  • While Natsu plays tennis out of passion, Eiichirou is initially more focused on his studies than on truly enjoying any activity.
  • As he gets involved with tennis, Eiichirou begins to develop a genuine interest in the sport.
  • He uses his hard-working and perfectionist nature to develop a unique style of play and hone his skills.
  • Eiichirou's goal is to develop to the point where he can compete on equal terms with the best tennis players.

What happens in the end?

Below we have a summary of what happens at the end of the anime Baby StepsWe have placed a Spoiler alert, just click below to display the content of the end of the work.

Baby Steps" has yet to reach a conclusive conclusion. Currently, the manga is at a point where we are following Maruo Eiichirou making significant progress in his tennis career, while facing competitive and personal challenges. Eiichirou's evolution remains the main focus, showing his persistently methodical growth both on and off the court.

Meaning of Baby Steps

Let's look at the translation of each word and explanation of the anime's name: 

ベイビーステップ
  • ベイビー - baby
  • ステップ - step
The name of the anime "ベイビーステップ" (Baby Steps) refers to the idea of small advances or improvements that accumulate over time. In the context of the story, Eiichirou Maruo, a dedicated and methodical student, starts to get involved in tennis and, despite being a beginner, works hard to improve his skills. The "baby steps" symbolize not only his humble beginnings in the sport, but also the perseverance and gradual development he experiences on his journey to becoming a competent player.

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