Adam Sadler
Member
This anime is amazing. I've seen it 3 times and each time I watch it I feel so inspired for months. It isn't really a sports anime honestly.
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Are you disheartened by modern anime? Why havent you watched Ping Pong the Animation?
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umop_3pisdn
Member
Yeah lol
This man knows what's up
The Omega Man
Member
I've been playing Table Tennis seriously for 25+ years, follow the scene and watch any pro match/league I can get my hands on.
This anime treated the sport with respect, no crazy impossible shots or special powers, very good series about the real struggles and pressure of any competitive sport, highly recommended.
This anime treated the sport with respect, no crazy impossible shots or special powers, very good series about the real struggles and pressure of any competitive sport, highly recommended.
KoopaTheCasual
Junior Member
Thanks for all the replies, guys! Didn't know it was the same director, that would definitely explain it. Well I loved Tatami, so now I have ANOTHER reason to definitely watch Ping Pong.
EDIT: Saying Ping Pong is dull is pretty ignorant. You can have an opinion I guess, but a poorly formed one shouldn't be something to be proud of.
Im making sure that people know what this show is. I want people to watch this show because it's one of my favorite pieces of media, and more people deserve to watch it. If someone says it looks bad, of course im going to disagree with them.
Subpar Spatula
Banned
I stopped watching 99% of anime. Most of it just blends together with poor writing, 99% being exposition, padded frames, and just general mediocrity. Sure, I could search for a gem within the pile of meh but naw, I've been blighted too much by it.
I haven't watched it in ages, but I thought P9 was pretty good back when it came out.
For more fanservicey sports anime there was Battle Athletes: Victory which was I think the first 26-episode anime released on DVD in the US, and a lot better than it had any right to be.
Also I am old and remember when Yawara getting licensed was a thing. Then nobody bought it and it went out of print with only 40 episodes being released in the US. Girl judo, tho.
Muppet of a Man
Member
Examples of where anime should be headed: One Punch Man, Ping Pong the Animation, Castlevania...
Tyrant Rave
Banned
Funny timing, I started watching this earlier in the week and I adore it. Kinda shocked people think it looks ugly, it's such a cool looking show and it's bursting with passion.
GitarooMan
Member
This looks awesome. Definitey going to check it out on Hulu
A lot of people dont like it because it doesnt feature pretty people doing pretty things. Ping Pong characters look ugly in the sense that they kind of look like normal people. But that just reinforces how realistic the world and characters are.
But then again, there are people out there who like Friends more then Seinfeld
take this line of thinking further and you will reach the true path that dramas are superior to baby anime
embrace 3D
Do you mean Peco or Smile?
Both characters grow incredible amounts throughout the show. This is definately a coming of age story. I could see in the beggining seeing them be annoying.
Can we all just admit it? All my children is probably my favorite anime
Yea, I recommend people check it out as well. Great show. I put it in the trifecta of sports anime (Ippo, Haikyuu, Ping Pong)
Eww
I care for neither.
Eww
I care for neither.
petran79
Banned
First time I heard about Ping Pong was about the live action movie years ago in a newspaper mini review. Very positive impressions. Movie was going to be screened in a festival.
Few years ago I read the manga. One of the best works I read. Artwork and cinematic motion was incredible.
I watched the movie too and I liked their take on the plot and the differences as well. Actors were one of a kind too and better than the manga. One of the better manga-to-live action adaptations.
Havent bothered with the animated series as it follows the manga and in less detail too.
But I've watched Yuusa's other works.
Modern anime isnt that bad but I say this because I always watch 1 series at a time,not 10.
Trigger's works have some flavour of old Gainax and few other series have very good animation. Some animation veterans are still active. Can tolerate fanservice in Kill la Kill and Flip Flappers.
Few years ago I read the manga. One of the best works I read. Artwork and cinematic motion was incredible.
I watched the movie too and I liked their take on the plot and the differences as well. Actors were one of a kind too and better than the manga. One of the better manga-to-live action adaptations.
Havent bothered with the animated series as it follows the manga and in less detail too.
But I've watched Yuusa's other works.
Modern anime isnt that bad but I say this because I always watch 1 series at a time,not 10.
Trigger's works have some flavour of old Gainax and few other series have very good animation. Some animation veterans are still active. Can tolerate fanservice in Kill la Kill and Flip Flappers.
Definitely give the anime a try. Seeing some of the scenes animated is an absolute treat
Great show though, one of my favorites that year and I don't really watch sports anime.
It's legit one of the best shows out there. People dismissing it due to aesthetics are doing it a horrible disservice - besides, once you see it in motion most of your complaints will go away. Aside from the incredible characterization and some real heartfelt moments, I think my favorite thing about this show is its pacing. Only 11 episodes long, Ping Pong is a show that doesn't waste your time and respects your attention. It says what it needs to say, and does so with no filler and a satisfying conclusion. It really is crafted with care. Just fucking watch it already you nerds!
Great show though, one of my favorites that year and I don't really watch sports anime.
Still frames from an animation sequence is not a good representation of the show
SliceSabre
Banned
Also Panty and Stocking with Garterbelt, animegaf's first Anime of the year no matter how hard the shadow council may deny it.
Hands of Stone
Member
I'll give it a watch after finishing HunterxHunter.
yeah ping pong is pretty amazing. and while i wouldn't want all my anime to look like ping pong art-wise, the style really, really works for the medium and plays second fiddle to the amazing story and character development. just a realistic, no bullshit story about competition and what it means to different people.
hosannainexcelsis
Member
Ping Pong is far from the only good anime to come out in the past couple years, but it is one of the best. That it was able to be so good despite the insanely short production time is a testament to Yuasa's skills as a director. It's got the worst animation of any Yuasa work, thanks to being so rushed, but the use of stylized manga-esque frames was a good way to compensate for that deficiency, and Yuasa's understanding of the material allows the strengths of the characters and story to shine through.
I'll also commend the anime for getting Chinese actors able to legitimately speak Mandarin for Wong and his coach.
That will forever be a black mark against AnimeGAF.
I'll also commend the anime for getting Chinese actors able to legitimately speak Mandarin for Wong and his coach.
That will forever be a black mark against AnimeGAF.
Watch Kemono Friends
Messofanego
Banned
It's one of my favourites in the past few years, along with Flowers Of Evil and Tatami Galaxy.
Well apparently I'm a Yuasa fan. Kaiba, Tatami and Ping Pong are all great quirky shows.
When it comes to anime fatigue it's a combination of getting tired of well established shounen narratives and tropes (something younger generations will experience as fresh and new while veterans will just skip and look at as another one of those animes) and new trends that value merchandising sexualised young characters.
Just be glad that every year or so there's at least 1 or 2 worthwhile and interesting projects.
When it comes to anime fatigue it's a combination of getting tired of well established shounen narratives and tropes (something younger generations will experience as fresh and new while veterans will just skip and look at as another one of those animes) and new trends that value merchandising sexualised young characters.
Just be glad that every year or so there's at least 1 or 2 worthwhile and interesting projects.
It looks pretty good to me.
Elfstar
Member
One of the best anime of all times indeed, but unfortunately you can't really recommend it to just everyone, its artstyle (which i love) is pretty divisive and actually puts a lot of people off, and that's really a shame.
There were plenty of them back in the 80s and the 90s. Nowadays a female driven sports anime would just be a fanservice-oriented product aimed at male otakus, while modern female audience prefer to watch shows filled with cute boys flirting with each other.
There were plenty of them back in the 80s and the 90s. Nowadays a female driven sports anime would just be a fanservice-oriented product aimed at male otakus, while modern female audience prefer to watch shows filled with cute boys flirting with each other.
cheermancy
Member
One of my favorite anime of all time.
I need to watch it again.
I need to watch it again.
metsallica
Member
Three fantastic picks right there!It's one of my favourites in the past few years, along with Flowers Of Evil and Tatami Galaxy.
Ping Pong is great and all, but the tone of the OP sucks and there's plenty of anime out there that you can put on the same level. Take for example Chihayafuru: that show can be moe as fuck but it's just as impactful as anything in Ping Pong and it looks about a dozen times better. The soundtrack is also god tier.
Don't make Ping Pong out to be something it's not. It's a good show. Leave it at that. No need to declare it the savior of anime or something.
Don't make Ping Pong out to be something it's not. It's a good show. Leave it at that. No need to declare it the savior of anime or something.
LITERALLY TOO PAINFUL TO WATCH
PS: People don't like sports anime because it usually tends to be a mediocre shonen that uses sports as a gimmick. It will then explain to you every single detail, no matter how dumb just so newcomers can understand.
Ping Pong isn't a sports anime. Ping Pong is a character drama with a sports backdrop that just happens to be there.
Is that fucker rocking some converse shoes while walking all swag-like up to the table?
Lord Panda
The Sea is Always Right
The OP is spot on. Ping Pong is goddamn fantastic.
Bounceounce
Member
Incredible series.
I've never had a soundtrack affect me as much as the music on that show did.
I've never had a soundtrack affect me as much as the music on that show did.
New Year. New Me
Member
A decent anime has not come out since Ping Pong. It's great, but the medium is not worth waiting around for.
storafötter
Member
I agree with the OP. It is frustrating to find great anime shows. Most recommendations dont work for me, except Ping Pong was a neat surprise. Has a great opening song which I didnt cringe at for once. I also enjoyed Mob Psycho (but not One Punch Hero that much).
However I will say that this is true for many mediums but is more difficult to find unique, original decent new shows that dont pander as it is way too risky and costly do to that in the animation field.
However I will say that this is true for many mediums but is more difficult to find unique, original decent new shows that dont pander as it is way too risky and costly do to that in the animation field.
Bounceounce
Member
The things the anime changes/adds make it worth watching.
iRAWRasaurus
Banned
But where is mah Moe?
Mr.Monitor
Member
masaaki yuasa and taiyo matsumoto two gods and a match made in heaven
Except the many that have?
LucidMomentum
Member
These kids don't mess around, I tell ya.
Also this is an amazing anime and if you don't give it a watch because the art style isn't super clean then that's your prerogative but you're missing out.
Elfstar
Member
Yeah, PPTA is probably not the right thing to bring up for your "anime is actually cool" show-off, because this is what happens most of the time.