Review of Ping Pong the Animation

Genuinely, I think Ping Pong: the Animation has a pretty good case for one of the best animes of the 2010s. Never have I seen a show that left me wanting more than Ping Pong. Artistically driven in ways most sports anime are not, it sets itself out from the pack. That alone warrants watching, but how Ping Pong is able to shape an incredible, touching narrative throughout its 11 episode duration is key to such high praise. The wide cast of characters are all interesting in their own ways, and it feels a bit more "authentic," rather than other sports animes trying to takeon similar archetypes of specific aspects being the focal point of characters. It leaves you nostalgic, grateful, and filled with a sense of appreciation if you've ever played a sport in adolescence. Even if you didn't, there's still a lot to take away here.