Ping Pong the Animation

Ping Pong the Animation

Ping Pong the Animation

8.5

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Details

11
TV
85
108459
FINISHED
SPRING 2014
23m
JP
Drama, Psychological, Sports

Description

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.<br> <br> (Source: Anime News Network)

Episodes

Episode 1

1. The Wind Makes It Too Hard to Hear

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.

Air Date: 4/11/2014Rating: 8.53

Episode 2

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.

Air Date: 4/18/2014Rating: 8.92

Episode 3

3. Staking Your Life On Table Tennis Is Revolting

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".

Air Date: 4/25/2014Rating: 8.73

Episode 4

4. The Only Way to Be Sure You Won`t Lose Is to Not Fight

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.

Air Date: 5/2/2014Rating: 8.20

Episode 5

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.

Air Date: 5/9/2014Rating: 8.69

Episode 6

6. You Love This Sport More Than Anyone!!

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.

Air Date: 5/16/2014Rating: 9.72

Episode 7

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.

Air Date: 5/23/2014Rating: 9.73

Episode 8

8. The Hero Appears

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.

Air Date: 5/30/2014Rating: 9.81

Episode 9

9. Gonna Cry a Bit

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.

Air Date: 6/6/2014Rating: 9.59

Episode 10

10. I Thought You Were the Hero!!

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.

Air Date: 6/13/2014Rating: 10.00

Episode 11

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.

Air Date: 6/20/2014Rating: 10.00

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