Ping Pong the Animation
“Enter the hero! Enter the hero! Enter the hero!”
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.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store |
| United Kingdom | Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Crunchyroll Amazon Channel, Crunchyroll | Apple TV Store |
| Australia | Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store |
| Germany | Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel | — |
| France | Crunchyroll Amazon Channel | — |
| Spain | Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel | — |
| Brazil | Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel | — |
| Japan | Netflix, Hulu, U-NEXT, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
About Ping Pong the Animation
Ping Pong the Animation is a 2014 Japanese-language animation and drama series. The cast is led by Koki Uchiyama, Fukujuro Katayama, Yousei Bun. It spans 1 season and 11 episodes and has concluded. Viewers rate it 8.1/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel.
Ping Pong the Animation was produced by Tatsunoko Production, Aniplex, and Kyoraku Industrial Holdings and made in Japan. It was first aired on April 11, 2014, and carries a TV-14 certification.
- First aired
- April 11, 2014
- Last aired
- June 20, 2014
- Original language
- Japanese
- Age rating
- TV-14
- Status
- Ended
- Seasons
- 1 (11 episodes)
- Network
- Fuji TV
- Country
- Japan
- Production
- Tatsunoko Production, Aniplex, Kyoraku Industrial Holdings
Ping Pong the Animation cast & crew
The cast features Koki Uchiyama as Makoto 'Smile' Tsukimoto (voice), Fukujuro Katayama as Yutaka 'Peco' Hoshino (voice), Yousei Bun as Wenge 'China' Kong (voice), Shunsuke Sakuya as Ryuuichi 'Dragon' Kazama (voice), Subaru Kimura as Manabu 'Demon' Sakuma (voice), and Yusaku Yara as Jou Koizumi (voice).
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Kensuke Ushio, cinematography is by Shunsuke Nakamura, and it was produced by Yuka Okayasu and Yohei Shintaku.
Is Ping Pong the Animation worth watching?
Ping Pong the Animation holds an audience score of 8.1/10 from 134 ratings, ranking it among the most acclaimed animation series.
With 1 season and 11 episodes, it's a quick, bingeable run.
If you enjoy animation and drama, Ping Pong the Animation is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Ping Pong the Animation
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Cast of Ping Pong the Animation
Koki Uchiyama
Makoto 'Smile' Tsukimoto (voice)
Fukujuro Katayama
Yutaka 'Peco' Hoshino (voice)
Yousei Bun
Wenge 'China' Kong (voice)
Shunsuke Sakuya
Ryuuichi 'Dragon' Kazama (voice)
Subaru Kimura
Manabu 'Demon' Sakuma (voice)
Yusaku Yara
Jou Koizumi (voice)
Masako Nozawa
Obaba Tamura (voice)
Ping Pong the Animation — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Ping Pong the Animation in United States?
Ping Pong the Animation is streaming on Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel in United States.
▸Is Ping Pong the Animation on Crunchyroll?
Yes — Ping Pong the Animation is currently available on Crunchyroll in United States.
▸What language is Ping Pong the Animation in?
Ping Pong the Animation is originally in Japanese, with audio tracks including Mandarin, Japanese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How many seasons of Ping Pong the Animation are there?
Ping Pong the Animation has 1 season with 11 episodes in total.
▸What is Ping Pong the Animation rated?
Ping Pong the Animation is rated TV-14. It holds a 8.1/10 audience score from 134 ratings.
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