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Ping Pong the Animation
11 Episodes
23 min each
SPRING 2014
Synopsis
Tsukimoto Makoto (nicknamed Smile) is a quiet high-schooler who's been friends with the loud and energetic Hoshino Yukata (nicknamed Peko). They're both in the table tennis club and are very good at it, though Smile's personality prevents him from winning against Peko. The club teacher however notices Smile's talent and tries to make him gain some sportive tenacity.
Drama
Psychological
Sports
Format
Unknown
Episodes
11
Per Episode
23 min
Source
Unknown
Episodes
11 / 11 Episodes
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Episode 1
The Sound of the Wind is in the Way
Spring. The Hatase High school gymnasium. Table tennis club adviser Koizumi Jo notices a cut-man with glasses on the team. He is one of the up-and-comers who joined the team this year, Tsukimoto Makoto (Smile). Meanwhile, the other up-and-comer Hoshino Yutaka (Peco) is swindling a man at Obaba's Tamura Table Tennis Hall.
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Episode 2
Smile is a Robot
Peco is shocked when he gets skunked by "China" a.k.a. Kong Wenge. Meanwhile, Koizumi tells Smile not to play with Peco anymore. Koizumi instructs Smile to overcome his lack of competitive spirit by the Inter High.
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Episode 3
Devoting Your Life to Table Tennis is Creepy
The Inter-High preliminaries begin as though swallowing the hopes of every player. If Peco defeats his noisy quarterfinal opponent, he'll remain in the top 4 and advance to nationals. Peco's quarterfinal opponent is Sakuma AKA "Akuma".
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Episode 4
The Only Way to Avoid Losing by Not Fighting
Smile loses his match against Smile. After watching the game, Koizumi expresses his rage, saying, "A guy who doesn't even want to win shouldn't treat the game like a joke!" Seeing his fury, Obaba asks Koizumi if Smile reminds him of himself 50 years ago.
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Episode 5
Where Did I Go Wrong?
After winning the Inter-High, Dragon goes on to win the Junior Olympics singles, and makes his triumphant return. At a press conference after his return, Dragon clearly states Kaio's need for players on Tsukimoto's level. Dragon's statement creates subtle waves in the Kaio Academy team.
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Episode 6
You Love Table Tennis More Than Anyone Else!!
Having quit table tennis, Peco hangs around Tamura Table Tennis Hall eating snacks. Meanwhile, Smile polishes his skills with Koizumi in order to win, causing discord between himself and his teammates.
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Episode 7
Yes, My Coach
Smile is finally scouted by Kaio. Dragon declares, "Keep playing in this dumpy environment and your talent will rot." After attempting to persuade Smile, as Dragon heads home, he recalls painful memories from his past. Meanwhile, Peco decides to make a comeback and Obaba works him hard.
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Episode 8
Enter the Hero
Peco practices among college students at the training center in preparation for the Inter-High preliminaries. When Koizumi learns from Obaba that Peco is still playing table tennis, he registers Peco for the event.
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Episode 9
I'm Gonna Go Cry
Peco beats Kong. Sanada faces off against Smile as well. Peco advances and Smile does away with his next opponent to head to the finals. Peco has one monster in his way.
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Episode 10
You're a Hero, Aren't You?!
Peco and Dragon's match is about to begin. Dragon is surprised when he handles Peco's racket. Peco dauntlessly smiles and tells Dragon he bought it to play with him. It is a reverse penhold racket.
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Episode 11
Blood Tastes Like Iron
Relentlessly working his injured knee, Peco beats Dragon. The upset sends shock running through the gymnasium. The final match pits Katase High's Peco against Smile.
Characters
Voice Actors
Kouki Uchiyama (japanese)
Makoto Tsukimoto
Main
Voice Actors
Fukujurou Katayama (japanese)
Yutaka Hoshino
Main
Voice Actors
Yousei Bun (japanese)
Wenge Kong
Supporting
Voice Actors
Shunsuke Sakuya (japanese)
Ryuichi Kazama
Supporting
Voice Actors
Subaru Kimura (japanese)
Manabu Sakuma
Supporting
Voice Actors
Yuusaku Yara (japanese)
Jou Koizumi
Supporting
Staff
Taiyou Matsumoto
Original Creator
Masaaki Yuasa
Director
Eun-Yeong Choi
Assistant Director
Masaaki Yuasa
Series Composition
Nobutake Itou
Character Design
Kevin Aymeric
Art Director
Comments
Information
Aired
Apr 10, 2014
to Jun 19, 2014
Season
SPRING 2014
Source
Unknown
Format
Unknown
Studios
Tatsunoko Production
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