Review of Ping Pong the Animation

I do not think I have seen another animated narrative as tightly polished and well executed as this one. It manages to address so many important and relatable themes such as the joy of competition and the disappointment of failure, and it does it all in just 11 episodes that are packed so full of thematic weight and good writing that I think it is nigh untouchable in terms of overall construction. The animation is inventive and wonderful. There is no use of janky, fake CGI that would otherwise break immersion. This is a REAL fucking anime, not kiddy bullshit, and it shows in everylevel of its obvious polish and care. Anybody who is a fan of sports or any sort of competition for that matter needs to watch this ASAP because it taps into something deep in the human experience. I cannot say enough good things about this show.