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Ping Pong the Animation

Ping Pong the Animation

AnimationDrama
2014, Show
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.
Country: Japan
Director:
Masaaki Yuasa
Cast:
Koki Uchiyama,
Masako Nozawa,
Yusaku Yara,
Subaru Kimura
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Masaaki Yuasa
Director
Koki Uchiyama
As Makoto 'Smile' Tsukimoto (voice)
Masako Nozawa
As Obaba Tamura (voice)
Yusaku Yara
As Jou Koizumi (voice)
Subaru Kimura
As Manabu 'Demon' Sakuma (voice)
Shunsuke Sakuya
As Ryuuichi 'Dragon' Kazama (voice)
Fukujuro Katayama
As Yutaka 'Peco' Hoshino (voice)
Yousei Bun
As Wenge 'China' Kong (voice)
Kensuke Ushio
Composer

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In the world of high school table tennis, Makoto "Smile" Tsukimoto and Yutaka "Peco" Hoshino are an unlikely duo. Smile, a reserved and talented player, has always been overshadowed by his energetic and charismatic friend Peco. Despite their differences, they share a passion for the sport that has been a part of their lives since childhood. As they navigate the challenges of high school and the competitive world of table tennis, they must confront their own motivations and desires. Will Smile find the courage to embrace his talent and challenge Peco, or will he continue to play it safe? Can Peco overcome his fierce ambition and learn to appreciate the joy of the game? In this coming-of-age story, two friends must find their own paths and discover what truly drives them to play.

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