Ping Pong the Animation
ピンポン THE ANIMATION
Ping Pong the Animation is a tv anime with 11 listed episodes from Tatsunoko Production. Use this page for synopsis, release timing, trailer links, score history, and internal links to its season and genres.
Synopsis
Despite being polar opposites, Makoto "Smile" Tsukimoto and Yutaka "Peco" Hoshino have been best friends since childhood. Although the overly confident Peco strives to be the best ping-pong player in the world, he often skips practice, earning the ire of his fellow teammates on the Katase High School ping-pong team. Meanwhile, Smile—in spite of his innate talent for the sport—cannot help but hold back his full strength when playing against others. Through their mutual love for ping-pong, the two have developed a bond that is seemingly unbreakable. When Peco hears that an ex-national team player from China is coming to Japan, he drags Smile over to rival Tsujido High School to observe them. The subsequent trip leads to a clash between Peco and Kong Wenge, who overwhelmingly defeats the former in one game. Stunned by such a comprehensive loss, Peco finds himself questioning why he plays to begin with. Seeing his potential as a player, Katase's coach begins to train Smile to overcome his hesitation, but he is reluctant to play if it is not for enjoyment. As the two struggle to find meaning in the sport, a plethora of stronger players—each with their own internal strifes—await them at the inter-high tournament, where only the very best can persevere. But when these young athletes let their unbridled ambition go unchecked, the hardships they face paint a somber reality as they pursue glory. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
At a Glance
Type and status
TV · Completed
Season
Spring 2014
Primary studio
Tatsunoko Production
Episodes
11
Background
Ping Pong The Animation won the Animation of the Year award in the Television category at the Tokyo Anime Award Festival in 2015. The series was released on Blu-ray and DVD by Funimation Entertainment on June 23, 2015.
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What is Ping Pong the Animation about?
Despite being polar opposites, Makoto "Smile" Tsukimoto and Yutaka "Peco" Hoshino have been best friends since childhood. Although the overly confident Peco strives to be the best ping-pong player in the world, he often skips practice, earning the ire of his fellow teammates on t
How many episodes does Ping Pong the Animation have?
Ping Pong the Animation currently lists 11 episodes.
Who worked on Ping Pong the Animation and when did it air?
Ping Pong the Animation is associated with Tatsunoko Production and aired Apr 11, 2014 to Jun 20, 2014.