First Impression (Spring 2014) : Baby Steps

Synopsis

Maruo Eiitirou (E-Chan), a first year honor student, one day decides he's unhappy with the way things are and lacks exercise. He finds a flyer for the Tennis Club and decides to check it out. He's instantly captivated by it.

With no prior experience and poor physical conditioning, join E-Chan as he embarks on a tennis journey using his smarts, dedication, and work ethic.

Information

Type: TV
Episodes: 25
Status: Currently Airing
Aired: Apr 6, 2014 to ?
Producers: Studio Pierrot
Genres: Romance, School, Shounen, Sports

My First Impression

If you loved Prince of Tennis, then you may love this one too. But this new series is probably a more realistic than the Prince of Tennis. I can't be sure only watching first episode, but it feels like this new anime will have some "sports science" in it, just like Ookiku Furinkobute. The story is slow paced compared to others, but not too slow to make me bored. Rather it felt like they are trying to build a solid story instead of a showy one like the Prince of Tennis. Gonna follow this series for now. Let's hope it won't disappoint me.