Despite the limited possibilities one can go with a sports anime, Ping-Pong the animation has grasped my attention as possibly the best or one of the best sports animes ever. As an actual table tennis player (I play like smile :) I think this show is relatively realistic compared to most sports a...

The story is a fascinating, enticing tale and the characters are realistic and relatable, growing convincingly from their first appearance while accompanied by spot-on ping-pong sound design. Although the art is admittedly not very good, that roughness becomes part of its unique charm rather than...

Ping Pong the animation is an 'oddity'. Rarely we come across animes which are animated so differently. And this difference is what made it so enjoyable and refreshing. Story The story is about Peco(Hoshino) and Smile(makoto);two childhood friends who are always together. Both of them play Ping P...

"My blood takes like iron." Ping Pong the Animation is a show about the game Ping Pong, but it actually isn't. Rather it's more used as a catalyst for the characters, who all struggle with something about life. The show does go into some depth on techniques and styles, but they don't delve too mu...

Intro & Story We have all heard of successful people who have earned the place through their work and efforts, but do we know what they went through? The success to the top is extremely glorified in this world, but have we seen the pain that is required to reach that spot? Ping Pong the Animation...

Well you see I gave this anime a 10 overall because of my enjoyment. But by no means is every aspect of this show a 10. This show didn't have that interesting a story, characters weren't the most memorable, and by no means was it special in some other aspects. But the things this show had that co...

I'll just say this first, it’s nothing less than a perfect masterpiece Plot: "The hero comes. The hero comes. The hero comes. Chant these words in your mind, and I'll surely come to you..." This mantra is what Makoto Tsukimoto repeats as a source of motivation when he fights through the stress of...

Ping Pong the Animation comes very close to being a masterpiece, but is lacking in the visuals. It is a mixture of hard character development, great action, and in depth look into sports and table tennis. The story is perfect for 11 episodes. Everything at the end was concluded; all threads were ...

Makoto Tsukimoto "Smile", a young student and a member of a school table tennis club nicknamed "smile" as he do not smile very often. Tsukimoto been a victim of school abuse since childhood and decided the best way to deal with those abusers is to choose ignorance by concealing himself and hide, ...

I recently decided to watch Tatami Galaxy and after finishing the first episode I marathoned the whole thing. I looked into who was the director and it was Masaaki Yuasa. His work was so phenomenal, I checked what other anime he’s directed and Ping Pong the animation was one of them. Many people ...

At the opening scene of this short series, I knew that I was in for a treat. From the script to the soundtrack to the unconventional animation, it couldn’t be anything less than a thrill despite the plot’s focus around a sport I once found quite dull. However, despite my anticipation of greatness...

Ping Pong the Animation is a masterpiece that revolutionizes sports anime by focusing on complex philosophical questions about competition, effort versus talent, and the human relationships forged through sport. Its vivid, fluid art, electrifying soundtrack, and intricately developed characters—e...

If you don't want to read this long review, scroll down to the bottom line. If you cannot see past this art style, you are ignoring what QUALITY really is. The story development and character arcs reach the single point of god, the artstyle isn't even BAD, it creates the definition of story. Woul...

I probaby would've given it a 9/10 if it didn't get so utterly predictable at the end, with the final two episodes covering the second Interhigh prelims tournament. The characters were really good and authentic, for the most part, but the way they decided to make Peco a literal God of table tenni...

Sorry for the bad english. Ping Pong the animation is an incredible show. The characters, story, music... all... is really amazing. I love and hate the fact that the studio take the risk with the animation style, because a lot of people, like me at first, only focus on the style of animation and ...

At first glance, many may scoff at "Ping Pong The Animation" for its incredibly different art style. As understandable as this disdain is, it is only these people who judge too quickly that suffer. Released in the spring of 2014, the initial perceived shortcomings relating to its genre and art st...

Enter the hero! Enter the hero! Enter the hero! The art for this show is unique; it stands out. At first you may find it weird and offsetting. But as the episodes pass, you'll find a certain comfort, a certain familiarity with it. The rough art style grows on you, then you'll find yourself loving...

There have always been a lot of sports anime/manga, ranging from basketball to boxing. But one particular sport is always forgotten: ping pong, or table tennis. Ping Pong The Animation tries to remedy that while telling a griping story of personal evolution and maturation. Ping Pong The Animation...

I do not particularly like sports animes, but I make this exception. Ping Pong: The Animation it's an underrated masterpiece. Complex and realistic, this series shows us the life of those who dedicate their lives to a sport, but can be applied to any aspect of life that involves some kind of comp...

Ping pong... really? A sport with little glamor but quite a bit of drama, especially in Asian countries, it is hardly flashy as a sport. Naturally, I was curious how they could make a sports anime out of it. They didn't. They made a masterpiece. This is a true coming-of-age story with a set of li...