Ping Pong the Animation
Two high school friends who grew up playing table tennis start to see the sport very differently as competition gets tougher. As they face rivals, pressure, and personal doubts, the story explores talent, ambition, friendship, and the search for purpose far beyond the game itself.
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Season 1
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1
E1
The Wind Makes It Too Hard to Hear
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.
Apr 11, 2014 · 23m -
2
E2
Smile Is a Robot
Coach Koizumi has started working Smile hard, and he definitely doesn't appreciate the extra attention.
Apr 18, 2014 · 23m -
3
E3
Staking Your Life on Table Tennis Is Revolting
All the teams gather at the prefectural qualifiers, and China gets to play Smile at last.
Apr 25, 2014 · 23m -
4
E4
The Only Way to Be Sure You Won't Lose Is to Not Fight
Peco learns a hard lesson from someone he never took seriously enough, and then we finally see how Dragon earned his name.
May 2, 2014 · 23m -
5
E5
Where Did I Go Wrong?
Dragon's obsession with Smile prompts Akuma to do something rash.
May 9, 2014 · 22m -
6
E6
You Love This Sport More Than Anyone!!
Five athletes have five very different Christmas Eves, and Peco gets a wake-up call.
May 16, 2014 -
7
E7
Yes, My Coach
Players, coaches, captains, and their families.
May 23, 2014 -
8
E8
The Hero Appears
Smile, Peco, Dragon, and China begin another prefectural qualifier. Will the results be different this year?
May 30, 2014 · 22m -
9
E9
Gonna Cry a Bit
In the third round, Dragon has an unexpected visitor, Sanada questions himself, and Peco scares lots of people in lots of ways.
Jun 6, 2014 -
10
E10
I Thought You Were the Hero!!
Peco and Dragon tackle the question of whether only birds can fly.
Jun 13, 2014 · 22m -
11
E11
Blood Tastes Like Iron
The final match is on.
Jun 20, 2014 · 23m
