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Ping Pong the Animation
Synopsis: In "Ping Pong the Animation", we follow the journey of two childhood friends, Makoto "Smile" Tsukimoto and Yutaka "Peco" Hoshino, whose contrasting personalities reveal the complexities of competing in the world of table tennis. Peco, full of confidence, strives to reach the peak of his potential, but his lack of discipline in training causes friction with other players, while Smile, despite his natural talent, hesitates to show his true strength. When Peco is faced with a humiliating defeat against a powerful opponent, their motivations are confronted, leading them both to rethink what they really seek in sport. As they prepare for the intercollegiate tournament, they must face not only their rivals, but also the internal pressures they each carry, in a world where ambition can become a burden.
Table of Content
- Information
- Trailer/OP
- Curiosities
- Characters
- Summary
- FAQ
- Meaning
- Related
Information
Anime Names
- Anime Name: Ping Pong the Animation
- Anime Name in Japanese: ピンポン THE ANIMATION
- Anime Name in English: Ping Pong the Animation
- Other names: PPTA
Production information
- Producers: Aniplex, Dentsu, Fuji TV, Kyoraku Industrial Holdings
- Licensors: Funimation
- Studios: Tatsunoko Production
Anime Information
- Type: 23 min. per ep.
- Episodes: 11
- Date: April 11, 2014 to June 20, 2014
- Genres: Drama, Sports
- Subjects: Others
- Target: Seinen
External Links
Anime Reviews
- Rating: 8.62
- Popularity: 403,688
Video Trailer/Opening
Curiosities
- "Ping Pong the Animation" was directed by Masaaki Yuasa, known for his experimental animation style and unique storytelling.
- The series is based on the manga "Ping Pong" by Taiyo Matsumoto, which was published between 1996 and 1997.
- The animation stands out for its distinctive and unusual visual style, which differs from the more traditional animation style found in many other anime.
- The soundtrack for "Ping Pong the Animation" was composed by Kensuke Ushio, also known for his work on "A Silent Voice" and "Devilman Crybaby".
- The series received critical acclaim for its in-depth storyline and character development, standing out as a masterpiece within the sports genre.
- The visual production and art style were deliberately designed to reflect the frenetic pace and intensity of the sport shown in the series.
Main Characters
- Hoshino Yutaka: Known as Peco, he is a talented but unmotivated player.
- Tsukimoto Makoto: Nicknamed Smile, he is talented but emotionally distant.
- Kong Wenge: A Chinese player committed to regaining his prestige.
- Kazama Ryuuichi: Known as Dragon, he is an unstoppable and determined player.
- Sakuma Manabu: Also known as Akuma, he is a former friend of Peco.
- Egami
- Koizumi Jou: Team coach who encourages Smile to compete.
- Tamura Obaba: Manager of the ping pong club.
- Kong's Coach
- Yurie: Kazama Ryuuichi's girlfriend.
Summary and events
- Peco and Smile, childhood friends, have opposite personalities but share a passion for table tennis.
- Peco dreams of becoming the best player in the world, but often misses training.
- Smile, despite being talented, avoids showing all his potential during the games.
- The arrival of Kong Wenge, former player of the national team of China, piques Peco's interest.
- Peco faces Kong Wenge and suffers a crushing defeat, leading him to question his motivation in the sport.
- Katase's trainer recognizes Smile's talent and begins training him to overcome his emotional limitations.
- Peco and Smile struggle to find the true meaning of ping-pong in their lives.
- In the interscholastic tournament, they face stronger players, each with their own internal conflicts.
- The challenges in the tournament reveal a grim reality for these youngsters who are trying to achieve glory in sport.
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Meaning of Ping Pong the Animation
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ピンポン THE ANIMATION
- ピンポン - Table tennis (ping-pong)
- THE - The (definite article)
- ANIMATION - Animation
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