Ping Pong the Animation (2014)
Kernel Score: 87% · 125 ratings
Genres: Animation, Drama
First aired: 2014-04-11
Seasons: 1 · 11 episodes
Where to watch Ping Pong the Animation
- Stream: Crunchyroll
- Buy: Apple TV
US availability, updated 2026-10-22.
Overview
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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Cast
- 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)
- Yusaku Yara as Jou Koizumi (voice)
- Masako Nozawa as Obaba Tamura (voice)
Ping Pong the Animation FAQ
Is Ping Pong the Animation good?
Ping Pong the Animation has an 87% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 125 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Ping Pong the Animation?
In the US you can stream Ping Pong the Animation on Crunchyroll and buy it from Apple TV.
What is Ping Pong the Animation rated?
Ping Pong the Animation is rated TV-14.
What shows are like Ping Pong the Animation?
If you liked Ping Pong the Animation, try Ahiru no Sora, Captain Tsubasa: Road to 2002, Captain Tsubasa and March Comes In Like a Lion.