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Ping Pong the Animation

ピンポン THE ANIMATION

TV · Spring 2014 · 11 episodes · 23 min · Finished · Tatsunoko Production

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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. (Source: Anime News Network)

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Seasons and episodes

1
The Sound of the Wind is in the Way
Apr 10, 2014 · 23 min
Two old friends go to spy on a new table tennis champ at a rival high school, but meanwhile their own team is falling apart.
2
Smile is a Robot
Apr 17, 2014 · 23 min
Coach Koizumi has started working Smile hard, and he definitely doesn't appreciate the extra attention.
3
Devoting Your Life to Table Tennis is Creepy
Apr 24, 2014 · 23 min
All the teams gather at the prefectural qualifiers, and China gets to play Smile at last.
4
The Only Way to Avoid Losing by Not Fighting
May 1, 2014 · 23 min
Peco learns a hard lesson from someone he never took seriously enough, and then we finally see how Dragon earned his name.
5
Where Did I Go Wrong
May 8, 2014 · 23 min
Dragon's obsession with Smile prompts Akuma to do something rash.
6
You Love Table Tennis More Than Anyone Else!!
May 15, 2014 · 23 min
Five athletes have five very different Christmas Eves, and Peco gets a wake-up call.
7
Yes, My Coach
May 22, 2014 · 23 min
Players, coaches, captains, and their families.
8
Enter the Hero
May 29, 2014 · 23 min
Smile, Peco, Dragon, and China begin another prefectural qualifier. Will the results be different this year?
9
I'm Gonna Go Cry
Jun 5, 2014 · 23 min
In the third round, Dragon has an unexpected visitor, Sanada questions himself, and Peco scares lots of people in lots of ways.
10
You're a Hero, Aren't You?!
Jun 12, 2014 · 23 min
Peco and Dragon tackle the question of whether only birds can fly.
11
Blood Tastes Like Iron
Jun 19, 2014 · 23 min
The final match is on.