Ep. 3: Eiichirou Maruo faces wheelchair tennis legend Shingo Kunieda in a special anime crossover match
Aired on August 25, 2018
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A renowned wheelchair tennis player makes a guest appearance in the popular sports anime Baby Steps. The protagonist, Eiichirou Maruo, competes against the top professional athlete Shingo Kunieda. Eiichirou utilizes his characteristic analytical abilities and precise shots to launch an attack. The narrative explores how Kunieda responds and demonstrates his world-class expertise during this encounter. This unique matchup highlights the collaboration between animation and para-sports. As the heroine Natsu Takasaki observes the action, this special one-off game begins, showcasing the intersection of fictional tennis and real-world athletic excellence in a distinct crossover event.
Episodes
- Ep. 1 · Youichi Takahashi illustrates blind soccer through sound-based pitch visualization and super plays
- Ep. 2 · Wheelchair-bound girl finds motivation to run after encountering a boy and the wind by the river.
- Ep. 3 · Eiichirou Maruo faces wheelchair tennis legend Shingo Kunieda in a special anime crossover match
- Ep. 4 · Ryou-san and Police Officers Play Goalball Against Japan National Team
- Ep. 5 · Wheelchair Rugby characters face intense battles and personal struggles
- Ep. 6 · A high school judoka regains her passion for the sport after losing her sight to illness.
- Ep. 7 · Para-cycling