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Ping Pong the Animation

8.6 · 11 eps · 2014 · Tatsunoko Production
DramaPsychologicalSports

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.

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Why Yuki picked this

Short and stylistically unlike anything else here. Good when you want to finish something in a weekend.

Episodes
11
Aired
Spring 2014
Score
8.6
Popularity
#540
Coming of AgeTable TennisPrimarily Male CastSeinenMale ProtagonistPhilosophySchool ClubPrimarily Teen Cast

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