Ace wo Nerae!

is a Japanese sports manga series written and illustrated by Sumika Yamamoto. It was originally serialized in Shueisha's shōjo magazine Margaret from January 1973 to February 1980 before it was published into 18 tankōbon volumes.

The manga was adapted into the following media:
 * A TV anime series by Tokyo Movie was broadcasted on Mainichi Broadcasting System (MBS) from October 1973 and March 1974.
 * A remade series of the first anime was broadcasted on NET from October 1978 and March 1979.
 * A film based on the first anime by Toho premiered on September 8, 1979.
 * A 13-episode OVA series titled released by Bandai Visual on March 1988.
 * A second OVA series titled which sequels from the first OVA and was released by Bandai Visual on November 1989.
 * A TV drama series which broadcasted on TV Asahi as part of its "Thursday Drama" block from January to March 2004.

The series is heralded as one of the best-selling shōjo manga series of all time, having sold approximately 15 million copies in Japan. It is considered a cultural hit among Japan including non-target audiences, influencing the series as one of the best examples of "Spocon" classics by anime and manga critics.

Plot
The story centers on Hiromi Oka, a schoolgirl at Nishi High who struggles to become good at tennis. She becomes fascinated by her senior, Reika Ryūzaki, the best and graceful player on the team. Hiromi minds her chance when the new coach, Jin Munakata, sees potential within her and trains her to overcome her mental weakness.

Throughout the series, Hiromi experiences many physical and mental obstacles whenever she loses confidence, but with the support of her coach and her friends she overcomes her anxiety. By training herself to become better, Hiromi grows into a mentally stronger person where her enthusiasm and love for tennis and the help from her supporters turn her in becoming one of the best players in the world.