ピンポン THE ANIMATION
- Animation
- Drama
Makoto 'Smile' Tsukimoto and his friend Yutaka 'Peco' Hoshino have been playing table tennis together since they were kids, but as they enter high school, they find that the game, and how they see it, has changed. Peco, brimming with confidence and energy, wants to be the best in the world, but the reserved Smile has little fighting spirit and doesn't want to sacrifice others' happiness just to win, despite his innate talent. As the two grow, and experience the ups and downs of the sport – and life – they try to figure out exactly who they really are and what drives them to play.
Ping Pong the Animation is a drama anime that premiered in April 2014, following two high school friends whose passion for table tennis forces them to confront their different philosophies on competition and identity. The series completed its run after one season, delivering a character-driven story about ambition, friendship, and self-discovery through sport.
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Koki UchiyamaMakoto 'Smile' Tsukimoto (voice)
Fukujuro KatayamaYutaka 'Peco' Hoshino (voice)
Yousei BunWenge 'China' Kong (voice)
Shunsuke SakuyaRyuuichi 'Dragon' Kazama (voice)
Subaru KimuraManabu 'Demon' Sakuma (voice)
Yusaku YaraJou Koizumi (voice)
Masako NozawaObaba Tamura (voice)
Airi OotsuPiiko (voice)
Kenjiro TsudaEgami (voice)
Tei HaWenge's Coach (voice)
Takahiro ShimadaMichio Tamura (voice)
Yu SekiTsujidou Club Member B (voice)
Yohei ShintakuStudent E (voice)
Yuya TamakiStudent D (voice), Iida (voice), Katase Club Member C (voice)- Una SaharaMrs. Koizumi (voice)
Trailer
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Seasons
1 season
Episodes · Season 1
Full season| # | Title | Air date | Runtime | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | The Wind Makes It Too Hard to Hear | 2014-04-11 | 23m | 6.2 |
| 02 | Smile Is a Robot | 2014-04-18 | 23m | 9.3 |
| 03 | Staking Your Life on Table Tennis Is Revolting | 2014-04-25 | 23m | 9.0 |
| 04 | The Only Way to Be Sure You Won't Lose Is to Not Fight | 2014-05-02 | 23m | 7.6 |
| 05 | Where Did I Go Wrong? | 2014-05-09 | 23m | 5.8 |
| 06 | You Love This Sport More Than Anyone!! | 2014-05-16 | 23m | 5.8 |
| 07 | Yes, My Coach | 2014-05-23 | 23m | 6.8 |
| 08 | The Hero Appears | 2014-05-30 | 23m | 5.8 |
| 09 | Gonna Cry a Bit | 2014-06-06 | 23m | 8.8 |
| 10 | I Thought You Were the Hero!! | 2014-06-13 | 23m | 8.2 |
| 11 | Blood Tastes Like Iron | 2014-06-20 | 23m | 8.4 |
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Is Ping Pong the Animation renewed or cancelled?
Ping Pong the Animation has ended — it concluded its planned run.
Ping Pong the Animation — frequently asked
When did Ping Pong the Animation air?
The series premiered on April 11, 2014. It completed one full season and has ended.
How many episodes are in Ping Pong the Animation?
The series contains one season of episodes. Check your streaming platform for the exact episode count and availability.
What is Ping Pong the Animation about?
The anime follows Makoto 'Smile' Tsukimoto and Yutaka 'Peco' Hoshino, childhood friends whose different approaches to table tennis—one seeking victory at all costs, the other reluctant to sacrifice for competition—shape their journey through high school as they discover who they truly are.
Where can I watch Ping Pong the Animation?
Availability varies by region and platform. Check major anime streaming services in your country for current access.
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