Makoto Tsukimoto
main character
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 11
- Episode length
- 23 min
- Total watch time
- 4 h 13 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- April 11, 2014 – June 20, 2014
- Season
- Spring 2014
- Source
- Manga
- Studio
- Tatsunoko Production
- Director
- Masaaki Yuasa
- Original creator
- Taiyou Matsumoto
- Music
- Kensuke Ushio
- Age rating
- PG — Teens 13 or older
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 86/100
Estimated watch time
4h 13m
⚡ 3 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Coming of Age94%Table Tennis91%Primarily Male Cast88%Male Protagonist86%Seinen86%Philosophy85%School Club80%Primarily Teen Cast76%Ensemble Cast73%Rotoscoping72%
TVFINISHED2014 SPRING8.6 / 10 AniList score
Ping Pong the Animation
ピンポン THE ANIMATION• Ping Pong THE ANIMATION
Synopsis
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)
Should you watch Ping Pong the Animation?
Ping Pong the Animation has been exceptionally well received, with an average AniList score of 86/100 — 86% of 49,943 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #58 highest-rated anime of all time, and #2 highest-rated anime of 2014, and #28 most popular anime of 2014 on AniList.
Of the 73.7K AniList users who started it, 2.6% dropped it, so it is rarely abandoned; 64.7K have finished it.
At about 4 h 13 min in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Best for viewers who enjoy Drama, Psychological, Sports — especially coming of age, table tennis, primarily male cast, male protagonist.
Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Episodes
11 episodes are listed.
Trailer
Watch on YouTubeMain cast & voice actors
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Taiyou Matsumoto
- Director
- Masaaki Yuasa
- Series composition
- Masaaki Yuasa
- Character design
- Nobutake Itou
- Music
- Kensuke Ushio
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Ping Pong the Animation FAQ
How many episodes does Ping Pong the Animation have?
Ping Pong the Animation has 11 episodes of about 23 minutes each, roughly 4 h 13 min in total.
How long does it take to watch Ping Pong the Animation?
About 4 h 13 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 6 days; at one hour a day, about 5 days.
Is Ping Pong the Animation finished?
Yes. Ping Pong the Animation has finished airing — the final episode aired June 20, 2014.
Is there a season 2 of Ping Pong the Animation?
No sequel is listed for Ping Pong the Animation as of October 2026. You can continue the story in the original manga.
Is Ping Pong the Animation based on a manga?
Yes. Ping Pong the Animation adapts the manga by Taiyou Matsumoto.
Who animated Ping Pong the Animation?
Ping Pong the Animation was animated by Tatsunoko Production and directed by Masaaki Yuasa.
Where can I watch Ping Pong the Animation?
Ping Pong the Animation is listed on Crunchyroll, Bilibili TV. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.