The series was also one of the main inspirations for the Gainax OVA Aim for the Top!
The film adaptation of tennis series Aim for the Ace! celebrates its 40th anniversary this year, and TMS Entertainment is preparing to send it back to the big screen for a limited time.
Under the training of the harsh but talented Coach Munakata, both Hiromi and Reika become stronger players, and eventually both friends and rivals.