Ping Pong the Animation Review: Story, Animation & Rating
Type
TV
Episodes
12
Release Date
Apr 11, 2014
Status
Completed
Runtime
23m
Rating
TV-14
Producer
Yuka Okayasu, Yohei Shintaku, Koji Yamamoto, Yutaka Ishikawa, Yuichi Nakao, Yoko Matsuzaki, Masuo Ueda
Production Co
Tatsunoko Production, Aniplex, Kyoraku Industrial Holdings, dentsu
Orig. Language
JA
Ping Pong the Animation (2014) follows childhood friends Peco and Smile, two talented high-school table-tennis players with very different personalities. Peco dreams of becoming a champion, while quiet and reserved Smile plays mainly because of his natural talent.
As they face powerful rivals, both struggle with failure, pressure, and their own fears. Peco loses his confidence after a major defeat, while Smile is pushed to recognize his true potential. Through intense matches and personal challenges, the players learn that winning isn’t everything—the real goal is discovering what they love and finding the courage to keep moving forward.
Ratings & Review
9.0
/10
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