Is Ace wo Nerae! finished?

In this post, we take a closer look at the current status of the series “Ace wo Nerae!”, also known by the following titles:

• Aim for the Ace!
• エースをねらえ!
• Ace o Nerae
• Jeu, Set et Match!

Status

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Based on our analysis, the series is FINISHED. ✅

Here’s how we reached that conclusion:

• All related entries are marked as finished on MyAnimeList
• The series is listed as ended on Trakt
• The original source material has been fully adapted, according to MangaUpdates

These sources consistently confirm that the main story of Ace wo Nerae! has been fully concluded.

Watch order

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Ace wo Nerae ↗ ↖

January 1, 1973

Finished Manga

エースをねらえ！
Aim for the Ace!

Summary

A story of an ordinary high school girl who gradually discovers her hidden talent of tennis through severe trainings designed by her strict coach. Can she every become an "Ace" tennis player?

(Source: MU)

Ace wo Nerae! ↗ ↖

October 5, 1973

Finished Airing TV

Aim for the Ace!
エースをねらえ!

Summary

On her first day at Nishi High School, 15-year-old Hiromi Oka is inspired by top player Reika "Ochoufujin" Ryuuzaki to take up tennis. Shortly after joining the school's tennis club, she encounters Jin Munakata, the club's new coach. Munakata puts everyone under rigorous training that even puts Ochoufujin to shame. Despite the hardships, Hiromi's determination prompts the coach to select her as part of the club's main players. Because of this, Hiromi must endure the peer pressure from her seniors to become an ace tennis player.

(Source: ANN)

Shin Ace wo Nerae! ↗ ↖

October 14, 1978

Finished Airing TV

Shin Aim for the Ace!
新・エースをねらえ!

Summary

Heroine, Hiromi Oka, has just entered a high school famous for its tennis club. She has started playing tennis yearning after Madam Butterfly. She was expecting to enjoy playing tennis with her best friend, Maki, but the situation changes when the new coach, Mr. Munakata, suddenly picks out Hiromi to be one of the players for the upcoming tournament and starts giving Hiromi tough lessons. She strives under any circumstance. The more the new coach gives her training, the better she seems to get. Finally she becomes the representative in the junior match tournament.

(Source: TMS Entertainment)

Background

Due to the popularity and high ratings of the original Ace wo Nerae!, the series was remade as Shin Ace wo Nerae! with different staff. Shin is closer to the original manga and adapts up to the end of the first part.

Ace wo Nerae! (1979) ↗ ↖

September 8, 1979

Finished Airing Movie

Aim for the Ace!: The Movie
エースをねらえ！

Summary

High school freshman Hiromi joins the tennis club because of her admiration for Ryuzaki. Ryuzaki is a senior, who's the best tennis player on the team and also nicknamed "Ochoufujin", ("Madame Butterfly"), because of her elegance on the tennis court. However, the new coach, Jin Munakata, wants the inexperienced Hiromi to play in a forthcoming tournament.

Due to this, Hiromi considers quitting tennis for good but, in the depth of her soul, she soon realizes that she loves tennis after all. She returns to the club and, under Munakata’s coaching, her talent starts to bloom.

In the end, Hiromi develops a strong emotional bond with her coach, not knowing that Munakata is risking his life because of a chronic illness.

(Source: AnimeNfo)

Ace wo Nerae! 2 ↗ ↖

July 25, 1988

Finished Airing OVA

Aim for the Ace!: Another Match
エースをねらえ！２

Summary

It’s been three years since Nishi High’s Hiromi Oka was taken under the wing of former tennis superstar and “demon” coach, Jin Munakata. Fresh off a national championship win, Hiromi has been selected to represent Japan in New York for an international tournament. Unfortunately, Munakata is suddenly hospitalized after his own demons finally catch up with him. Forced to continue on without him, Hiromi must find it in herself to keep playing in the face of new challengers and heartbreaking tragedy.

(Source: Discotek Media)

Ace wo Nerae! Final Stage ↗ ↖

October 25, 1989

Finished Airing OVA

Aim for the Ace!: Final Stage
「エースをねらえ！」 —ファイナル・ステージ—

Summary

Hiromi continues developing her tennis and shows the results while undergoing an emotional change into an adult.

(Source: AniDB)