Ping Pong the Animation: Episodes, Story and Where to Watch
Ping Pong the Animation (2014): what the anime is about, key facts and where to watch, in one evergreen guide.

Ping Pong the Animation (2014) is a award winning, drama, sports anime produced by Tatsunoko Production. On MyAnimeList it holds a community score of 8.63/10 from 205,111 ratings.
What is Ping Pong the Animation about?
Despite being polar opposites, Makoto "Smile" Tsukimoto and Yutaka "Peco" Hoshino have been best friends since childhood. Although the overly confident Peco strives to be the best ping-pong player in the world, he often skips practice, earning the ire of his fellow teammates on the Katase High School ping-pong team. Meanwhile, Smile—in spite of his innate talent for the sport—cannot help but hold back his full strength when playing against others. Through their mutual love for ping-pong, the two have developed a bond that is seemingly unbreakable.
Key details
Ping Pong the Animation runs for 11 episodes and its status is "finished airing". It premiered in the spring 2014 season. Content rating: PG-13 - Teens 13 or older.
Where to watch Ping Pong the Animation
Streaming availability changes by region. Major anime platforms like Crunchyroll, Netflix and Hidive rotate their catalogs, so check your local listings for Ping Pong the Animation.
Frequently asked questions
What is Ping Pong the Animation about?
Despite being polar opposites, Makoto "Smile" Tsukimoto and Yutaka "Peco" Hoshino have been best friends since childhood. Although the overly confident Peco strives to be the best ping-pong player in the world, he often skips practice, earning the ir
How many episodes does Ping Pong the Animation have?
Ping Pong the Animation has 11 episodes.
What is the MAL rating of Ping Pong the Animation?
Ping Pong the Animation is rated 8.63/10 on MyAnimeList.



