Ping Pong the Animation

Name: Ping Pong the Animation
Rating: 8.6

ピンポン THE ANIMATION

Drama Psychological Sports

Spring 2014 TVPG-13 - Teens 13 or olderFINISHED23m

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Episodes11

SeasonSpring 2014

Total Run Time4h 13m

BroadcastFridays at 00:50 (JST)

Season No1

SourceMANGA

CountryJapan

StudiosTatsunoko Production

ProducersAniplex

LicensorsFunimation

StatusFINISHED

Start & End Date2014-04-11 to 2014-06-20

Trending#4

Popularity#118,766

Favourites9,637

Average Score86%

Mean Score86%

FormatTV

Age RatingPG-13 - Teens 13 or older

AniList ID20607

Overview

Ping Pong the Animation (ピンポン THE ANIMATION) is a highly acclaimed TV. Produced by the renowned Tatsunoko Production, this adaptation perfectly blends the Drama, Psychological, Sports genres.

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.

With a deeply passionate fanbase, it has secured a global AniList score of 86% and attracted over 9,637 favorites worldwide. It currently holds a massive popularity ranking of #118766 globally, making it a must-read/watch for enthusiasts of the medium.

Synopsis

Tsukimoto Makoto (nicknamed Smile) is a quiet high-schooler who's been friends with the loud and energetic Hoshino Yukata (nicknamed Peko). They're both in the table tennis club and are very good at it, though Smile's personality prevents him from winning against Peko. The club teacher however notices Smile's talent and tries to make him gain some sportive tenacity.

(Source: Anime News Network)

Status Distribution

Current

3.3%

Planning

41.1%

Completed

51.9%

Dropped

1.5%

Paused

2.2%

Score Distribution

100 Score

14,411

90 Score

18,024

80 Score

10,343

70 Score

4,227

60 Score

1,348

50 Score

674

40 Score

283

30 Score

181

20 Score

10 Score

275

Official Rankings

#58
highest rated all time
#472
most popular all time
#3
highest rated 2014
#28
most popular 2014
#2
highest rated SPRING 2014
#8
most popular SPRING 2014

Episode Guide

Franchise

SOURCE

Ping Pong

Characters

Makoto TsukimotoMAIN Kouki Uchiyama

Yutaka HoshinoMAIN Fukujurou Katayama

Kong no HahaSUPPORTING Ryu Ken

Yurie KazamaSUPPORTING Ayako Kawasumi

Ryuichi KazamaSUPPORTING Shunsuke Sakuya

Michio TamuraSUPPORTING Takahiro Shimada

Manabu SakumaSUPPORTING Subaru Kimura

Masayuki SanadaSUPPORTING Kenji Hamada

Jou KoizumiSUPPORTING Yuusaku Yara

EgamiSUPPORTING Kenjirou Tsuda

ObabaSUPPORTING Masako Nozawa

OtaSUPPORTING Takanori Hoshino

Wenge KongSUPPORTING Yousei Bun

Kong no CoachSUPPORTING Bo Cheng

Staff

Taiyou MatsumotoOriginal Creator

Masaaki YuasaDirector

Eun-Yeong ChoiAssistant Director

Masaaki YuasaSeries Composition

Nobutake ItouCharacter Design

Kevin AymericArt Director

Kunio TsujitaColor Design

Shunsuke NakamuraDirector of Photography

Kashiko KimuraEditing

Eriko KimuraSound Director

Katsuhiro NakanoSound Effects

Kensuke UshioMusic

Maiko AidaMusic Selection

Hiroaki SanoMusic Producer

Etsuko ChibaMusic Producer

Backdrops

Ping Pong the Animation Cinematic HD Backdrop

Streaming Platforms

Crunchyroll

Bilibili TV

External Resources

FAQ

When did Ping Pong the Animation release?

Ping Pong the Animation officially debuted on 2014-04-11.

How many episodes are in Ping Pong the Animation?

This series features 11 episodes, with each episode running for approximately 23 minutes.

Which studio animated Ping Pong the Animation?

It was primarily animated by Tatsunoko Production.

What is the original source material for Ping Pong the Animation?

The material is adapted from a manga.

Is Ping Pong the Animation worth watching/reading?

Yes, it is highly acclaimed with 86% on AniList, making it highly recommended.

What genres does Ping Pong the Animation cover?

Ping Pong the Animation falls under the genres of Drama, Psychological, Sports.

Reviews

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LIQfilms 100 / 100
"A review of Pingu Pongu the animu"

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corgetov 100 / 100
"A dissection of Ping Pong's take on the hero's journey and why it's a masterpiece"

M
Marshall44 100 / 100
"My take on Ping Pong *SPOILERS*"

a
alized 100 / 100
"amazing directing with relatable and realistic characters"

t
tchkrvlist 100 / 100
"A once in a lifetime experience."

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