Review of Ping Pong the Animation

UNEXPECTED GREATNESS. Those are the 2 words to sum up the show. You know how the majority of anime fans have their top 10 anime list all sorted out...well Ping Pong is the anime that will unconventionally just plot itself in your top 10 ranking. It's the hidden gem of the year. A lot of the people are pushed away by the artwork (which IMO is gorgeous). It's a sports anime, that is essentially not really focused on the "sport" of the anime. For instance, many sports anime focus on winning the big Cup or trying to be the best player, but no! Taiyo Matusmoty uses phenomenal storytelling and characterization to make such an eloquent story.

The 2 main characters Smile and Peco are best friends from childhood who do not act like the typical best of friends.
The sport of Ping Pong is what brought them together, and by the end of the show is what keeps them together.
The OST was brilliant and you can't forget about that amazing ending song!

In the end, if you want a unique new style of fresh anime, this is the show for you. This deserves much more appreciation and novelty of greatness.