Osamu Dezaki
The anime series "Aim for the Ace!" is based on the manga series of the same written by Sumika Yamamoto. The series was directed by Osamu Dezaki and produced by Tokyo Movie Shinsha. "Aim for the Ace!" aired from October 5, 1973, to March 29, 1974, on Mainichi Broadcasting System. The 26 episodes were later released several times into DVD; by Bandai Visual in 2001 and 2005, and by Avex in 2012. The episodes follow Hiromi Oka, a high school student who wants to become a professional tennis player as she struggles against mental weakness, anxiety and thwarted love.