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Ping Pong the Animation

Grand Prize at the 2015 Tokyo Anime Awards; critics cited zero wasted scenes and the rare feat of sports drama that doubles as existential character study. MAL score 8.63 ranked #96 among all anime.

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Renewal: Single-season adaptation of Taiyo Matsumoto's manga, 11 episodes, completed June 2014. No continuation planned. (Wikipedia)

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Reception ledger

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SeasonReleasedBollyMeterCriticsAudienceVerdict
Season 12014 · 11 eps11 April 20149.0n/a8.6/10MUST-WATCH
BollyMeter 9.0Grand Prize at the 2015 Tokyo Anime Awards; critics cited zero wasted scenes and the rare feat of sports drama that doubles as existential character study. MAL score 8.63 ranked #96 among all anime.
Audience 8.6/10MyAnimeList user rating.
QuotedPing Pong is a triumph of artistry and treasure of storytelling.Anime News Network (Nick Creamer)
RenewalSingle-season adaptation of Taiyo Matsumoto's manga, 11 episodes, completed June 2014. No continuation planned. (Wikipedia)

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Standout episodes

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I've Been Waiting for You, Hero2014-04-11

The premiere establishes Peco's swagger and Smile's deliberate detachment at a summer tournament, then introduces the Chinese player Kong who will shatter Peco's self-assurance. Yuasa's distorted panel-influenced layouts signal immediately that this is a sports series with a completely different agenda.

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8.5
09

I Was Born to Break Your Heart2014-06-06

The semi-final between Smile and Peco delivers the emotional payoff the season has been building across two contrasting character arcs. The match functions less as sports spectacle and more as a conversation the two friends could never have off the court.

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9.5

Seasons

  1. Season 12014 · 11 eps · 11 April 2014MUST-WATCH

Ping Pong the Animation - Quick Answers

Will there be another season of Ping Pong the Animation?
Single-season adaptation of Taiyo Matsumoto's manga, 11 episodes, completed June 2014. No continuation planned. (Source: Wikipedia.)
Where can I watch Ping Pong the Animation in India?
Ping Pong the Animation streams on Crunchyroll.
How many seasons of Ping Pong the Animation are there?
Ping Pong the Animation has 1 season so far and has ended.
Is Ping Pong the Animation worth watching?
BollyAI rates Ping Pong the Animation a MUST-WATCH at BollyMeter 9.0/10 (Season 1, its strongest).

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