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Merchandise Available for Throwback Shōjo Sports Anime

Anime News Network's merchandise coverage sponsored by Tokyo Otaku Mode.

Long before The Prince of Tennis took the shōjo demographic by storm, Japanese girls were glued to the ferocious tennis court action of Ace o Nerae! The 1970s tennis drama may only be a distant memory, but fans of Hiromi and Ochoufujin have plenty of goods to buy on Premium Bandai to show off their retro tastes.

A cushion (3,456 yen/$28.77)

Tote bags (1,944 yen/$16.18 each)

A smaller tote bag (1,728 yen/$14.38)

A scarf/towel (1,728 yen/$14.38)

Glasses (1,296 yen/$10.79 each)

A pouch with anachronistic chibi characters (1,080 yen/$9)

A compact mirror (1,080 yen/$9)

Towelettes (648 yen/$5.39 each)

There are also many varieties of T-shirts, all priced at 3,240 yen ($26.97).

And before the boys of Kurasuno High School reminded girls of the excitement of volleyball in Haikyu!!, a volleyball craze was sparked in Japan in the 1960s by Attack No. 1. (It also aired in Europe, albeit much later.) Devotees of Kozue can also pick up Attack No. 1-related products on Premium Bandai.

Cushions (3,456 yen/$28.77)

Pouch (1,080 yen/$9)

Towelettes (648 yen/$5.39 each)

There are also many varieties of T-shirts, again priced at 3,240 yen ($26.97) each.

[Via Premium Bandai]