Masaaki Yuasa Marathon: Ping Pong the Animation, Episodes 6-11
140 minutes
Masaaki Yuasa's critically acclaimed manga adaptation about two prodigious table tennis players.
Seen as one of the best Japanese animated series of the previous decade, Ping Pong is an adaptation of Taiyou Matsumoto’s beloved sports manga. With his expressive visual style, Masaaki Yuasa brings to life the intense rivalry between childhood friends Peco and Smile, two prodigious table tennis players with vastly different personalities and ambitions. As they navigate the pressures of competition, mentorship and self-discovery, the series shows how they each try to figure out exactly who they really are and what drives them to play.
This screening covers episodes 6 till 11. The first screening covers the first 5 episodes.
This program screened as part of Kaboom Animation Festival 2025
Showing in this program
Ping Pong S1E10: You’re the Hero, Aren’t You?
Peco and Dragon tackle the question of whether only birds can fly.
Ping Pong S1E11: My Blood Tastes Like Iron
Peco continues to play table tennis with a pain in his right knee. Will he have a match with Smile?
Ping Pong S1E6: You Love Table Tennis More Than Anyone Else!
Peko has stopped playing table tennis since he lost the game against Dragon. Then, Demon comes to see him. Smile has a lot of practice to win next game.
Ping Pong S1E7: Yes, My Coach
Dragon with a scout tried to persuade Smile to join his team. Peko decided that he'll make a comeback, and Obaba gives a hard training to him.
Ping Pong S1E8: The Hero Appears
Smile, Peco, Dragon, and China begin another prefectural qualifier. Will the results be different this year?
Ping Pong S1E9: I’m Gonna Go Cry a Bit
The matches continue. Peco gets an injury - but refuses to back down.
