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Hoshiai no Sora

2019, TV, 12 eps, 75%, 8-bit

Recommended by 15 Baby Steps fans on AniList. Both have Tennis, Coming of Age.

Due to the apparent incompetence of its members and lack of results, the boy's soft tennis team is on the verge of being shut down. Toma Shinjou, captain and seemingly only motivated member, seeks the help of newly transferred, and old friend, Maki Katsuragi to improve the…

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    Blue Box

    2024, ONA, 25 eps, 81%

    Recommended by 10 Baby Steps fans on AniList. The same kind of story: sports club coming-of-age.

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    Cross Game

    2009, TV, 50 eps, 82%

    Recommended by 4 Baby Steps fans on AniList. The same kind of story: sports club coming-of-age.

  3. Cover of Welcome to the Ballroom
    Welcome to the Ballroom

    2017, TV, 24 eps, 79%

    Recommended by 5 Baby Steps fans on AniList. Both have Coming of Age.

  4. Cover of Ping Pong the Animation
    Ping Pong the Animation

    2014, TV, 11 eps, 86%

    Both have Coming of Age.

  5. Cover of Love All Play
    Love All Play

    2022, TV, 24 eps, 62%

    Badminton, Male Protagonist, Primarily Teen Cast

  6. Cover of Chihayafuru
    Chihayafuru

    2011, TV, 25 eps, 80%

    Recommended by 4 Baby Steps fans on AniList. The same kind of story: sports club coming-of-age.

  7. Cover of Ahiru no Sora
    Ahiru no Sora

    2019, TV, 50 eps, 70%

    Recommended by 3 Baby Steps fans on AniList. Both have Coming of Age.

  8. Cover of Medalist
    Medalist

    2025, TV, 13 eps, 83%

    Both have Coming of Age.

  9. Cover of Hajime no Ippo: The Fighting!
    Hajime no Ippo: The Fighting!

    2000, TV, 75 eps, 87%

    Recommended by 6 Baby Steps fans on AniList. Both have Fitness, Coming of Age.

  10. Cover of HAIKYU!!
    HAIKYU!!

    2014, TV, 25 eps, 83%

    Both have Coming of Age.

  11. Cover of Slam Dunk
    Slam Dunk

    1993, TV, 101 eps, 83%

    Basketball, Shounen, School

  12. Cover of Aim for the Ace!
    Aim for the Ace!

    1973, TV, 26 eps, 71%

    The same kind of story: sports club coming-of-age.

  13. Cover of Ace of the Diamond
    Ace of the Diamond

    2013, TV, 75 eps, 80%

    Recommended by 5 Baby Steps fans on AniList.

  14. Cover of Blue Period
    Blue Period

    2021, ONA, 12 eps, 77%

    Recommended by 3 Baby Steps fans on AniList. Both have Coming of Age.

  15. Cover of Aoashi
    Aoashi

    2022, TV, 24 eps, 81%

    Recommended by 13 Baby Steps fans on AniList.

  16. Cover of The Prince of Tennis
    The Prince of Tennis

    2001, TV, 178 eps, 75%

    Recommended by 8 Baby Steps fans on AniList. Both have Tennis.

  17. Cover of Run with the Wind
    Run with the Wind

    2018, TV, 23 eps, 83%

    Recommended by 3 Baby Steps fans on AniList. Both have Fitness.

  18. Cover of Silver Spoon
    Silver Spoon

    2013, TV, 11 eps, 79%

    Both have Coming of Age.

  19. Cover of Oblivion Battery
    Oblivion Battery

    2024, TV, 12 eps, 74%

    Baseball, Amnesia, Male Protagonist

  20. Cover of The Fragrant Flower Blooms With Dignity
    The Fragrant Flower Blooms With Dignity

    2025, TV, 13 eps, 84%

    Both have Coming of Age.

  21. Cover of Major S1
    Major S1

    2004, TV, 26 eps, 80%

    Both have Coming of Age.

  22. Cover of March comes in like a lion
    March comes in like a lion

    2016, TV, 22 eps, 83%

    Both have Coming of Age.

  23. Cover of Salaryman's Club
    Salaryman's Club

    2022, TV, 12 eps, 72%

    Badminton, Work, Primarily Male Cast

Manga for fans of Baby Steps

The Prince of Tennis1999, Manga, 379 ch, 75% Haikyu!!2012, Manga, 404 ch, 89% Eyeshield 212002, Manga, 333 ch, 82% Blue Lock2018, Manga, ongoing, 82% Capeta2003, Manga, 119 ch, 83% Grand Blue Dreaming2014, Manga, ongoing, 89% Ace of the Diamond2006, Manga, 418 ch, 83% Happy!1993, Manga, 254 ch, 74%

About Baby Steps

2014, TV, 25 eps, 75%, Studio Pierrot

Based on the original manga by Hikaru Katsuki, Baby Steps centers on a honor student named Eiichiro Maruo who becomes frustrated with his life and decides to join the tennis club. Despite lacking experience and physical strength, he utilizes his studious nature to develop a strategic approach to playing tennis. Taking notes of his opponents’ habits and tendencies, he is able to predict their next move before they even react. He also meets Natsu Takasaki, a beautiful girl with a passion for tennis. With her help, he aims to become a professional tennis player.

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