Hiromi Oka
main character
OVA
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- OVA
- Episodes
- 12
- Episode length
- 24 min
- Total watch time
- 4 h 48 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- October 25, 1989 – April 25, 1990
- Season
- Fall 1989
- Source
- Manga
- Director
- Osamu Dezaki
- Original creator
- Sumika Yamamoto
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 70/100
Estimated watch time
4h 48m
⚡ 3 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Tennis73%Shoujo60%Female Protagonist60%Heterosexual50%Foreign20%Primarily Teen Cast20%
OVAFINISHED1989 FALL7.0 / 10 AniList score
Ace wo Nerae: Final Stage
「エースをねらえ！」 —ファイナル・ステージ—
Synopsis
Hiromi continues developing her tennis and shows the results while undergoing an emotional change into an adult.
Should you watch Ace wo Nerae: Final Stage?
Ace wo Nerae: Final Stage has been well received, with an average AniList score of 70/100 — 52% of 544 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
Of the 916 AniList users who started it, 4.9% dropped it, so it is rarely abandoned; 775 have finished it.
At about 4 h 48 min in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Best for viewers who enjoy Action, Sports — especially tennis, shoujo, female protagonist.
Where to Watch Officially
A streaming link is not listed for this title yet.
Main cast & voice actors
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Sumika Yamamoto
- Director
- Osamu Dezaki
Where it fits in the series
- Watch first: Aim for the Ace!: Another Match (1988)
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Ace wo Nerae: Final Stage FAQ
How many episodes does Ace wo Nerae: Final Stage have?
Ace wo Nerae: Final Stage has 12 episodes of about 24 minutes each, roughly 4 h 48 min in total.
How long does it take to watch Ace wo Nerae: Final Stage?
About 4 h 48 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 6 days; at one hour a day, about 5 days.
Is Ace wo Nerae: Final Stage finished?
Yes. Ace wo Nerae: Final Stage has finished airing — the final episode aired April 25, 1990.
Is there a season 2 of Ace wo Nerae: Final Stage?
No sequel is listed for Ace wo Nerae: Final Stage as of October 2026. You can continue the story in the original manga.
What should I watch before Ace wo Nerae: Final Stage?
Watch Aim for the Ace!: Another Match first — Ace wo Nerae: Final Stage is a direct sequel.
Is Ace wo Nerae: Final Stage based on a manga?
Yes. Ace wo Nerae: Final Stage adapts the manga by Sumika Yamamoto.