To the ignorant it is merely microscopic and insignificant in existence, but to. Its the weirdest art style ive ever seen animated but it holds true to the original work. Ping pong the animations opening theme song full version. The animation is to provide an insight into the lives of a group of young ping pong players who play at the highest level of competition for their age group. Jan 03, 2020 ping pong the animation 2014 this sports anime succeeds on its zippy, rippedfromthepage art style influenced directly by its source material manga written and illustrated by taiyo matsumoto. Mar 25, 2017 that is the true beauty of masaaki yuasas ping pong.
Frequently relying on a purely diegetic soundtrack the humming of a player, the squeaking of shoes, the bouncing of the ball, all of which can combine to create a thrilling rhythm the most memorable use of music is a sequence uniting the players through the sound of a karaoke tune at christmas, contrasting. Masaaki yuasa ping pong is no sports anime, but a story about characters. Except for a few shots that have been slowed down to extol the. Ping pong the animation is quite possibly one of the most unique series that has been released in recent years mostly for its eye catching and iconic animation and art style. Although much of the anime is inspired by the 2002 film based on the ping pong manga, every frame and shot of the show is made with the complete dedication that only a genius like masaaki yuasa could uniquely offer. Its incredibly jarring how incredibly animated this show is. Masaaki yuasa, yuasa masaaki, born march 16, 1965 is a japanese animator, storyboard artist, screenwriter, anime television and film director known for his wild. In its mere 11 episodes, we follow a group of ping pong prodigies during the most stressful period of their lives. Ping pong the animation tv miniseries 2014 ping pong.
Ping pong the animation s opening theme song full version. Song named tada hitori i own nothing, no infringement intended. It was serialized in shogakukans seinen manga magazine big comic spirits from 1996 to 1997 and collected in five tankobon volumes. Ign also listed ping pong the animation among the best anime series of the. Ping pong the animation 2014 subaru kimura and fukujurou katayama in ping pong the. May 26, 2016 ping pong the animation sports great dialogue very natural, especially when it comes to the smack talk. Now, theyre both talented members of a table tennis clubbut what happens when these sports lovers have to go up against each other in tournaments. It was serialized in shogakukans seinen manga magazine big comic spirits from 1996 to 1997 and collected in five tankobon volumes it was adapted into a 2002 liveaction film. Ping pong s visual excellence is matched by its fantastic sound design.
Pin pon is a japanese manga series written and illustrated by taiyo matsumoto about table tennis. Peco, the troublemaking golden child, excels at ping pong, easily trouncing local opponents and declaring hes going. Ive recently been catching myself rewatching the last few episodes of ping pong over and over again. Mar 30, 2017 ping pong the animation is quite possibly one of the most unique series that has been released in recent years, mostly for its eye catching and iconic animation and art style. The muted colors, pencil stroke like designs, and the dynamic animation show much love reminiscent of tatami galaxy.
In june 2014, he announced that he, along with his close affiliate eunyoung choi, had founded an animation studio by the name of science saru. Zen buddhism and enlightenment in ping pong the animation. Now, theyre both talented members of a table tennis clubbut what happens when these sports. Ping pong the animation won the animation of the year award in the television category for the tokyo anime award festival in 2015. Ive gone back and rewatched the series twice and im completely captivated every time. Ping pong the animation 2014 this sports anime succeeds on its zippy, rippedfromthepage art style influenced directly by its source material manga written and illustrated by. Ping pong the animation tv miniseries 2014 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Yu yu hakusho the complete fourth season steelbook. Adapted from taiyo matsumotos critically acclaimed 1996 manga and animated by tatsunoko productions, the studio behind numerous fan favorite anime, including titles such as the big o, psychopass, and neon genesis evangelion, along with a couple of my personal favorites that flew under the radar like the soultaker and ccontrol, comes ping pong.
Two longtime friends smile and peco are both members of the ping pong club at their high school and are both very talented at the sport. Jan 20, 2019 ping pong the animation is quite possibly one of the most unique series that has been released in recent years mostly for its eye catching and iconic animation and art style. The debut feature film from sori is a tale of adolescent angst and stylish table tennis sequences. Thats because the premise is so dull and lifeless yet it ends up being one of the best works that the animation medium has yet to offer. Though often derided, the sports genre has always been. Ping pongs main character, tsukimoto arata, is an overly sensitive young man who refuses to. Watch ping pong the animation episode 1 english dub online.
Apr 02, 2015 ping pong the animation mal directed by. The struggles are real, the characters interesting outside the protagonist, and the action intense. The story of ping pong starts off with a very simple premise, some guys at an academy are competing to win the grand prize in a sport they are. Ping pong the animation also rightfully earned its position among the top anime of 2014. Yuasa retired as the president of science saru on march 25. Tatsunoko production has a long running history in the anime industry. Ping pong the animation is quite possibly one of the most unique series that has been released in recent years, mostly for its eye catching and iconic animation and art style. Ping pong is an amazing series with breathtaking animation. Le film a t produit avec une excellente qualit graphique, meilleur qualite du son et le meilleur meilleurs acteurs. I also commend the use of actual chinese for the chinese characters. Ping pong the animation opening full version soundcloud.
They were innovators and were likely a nostalgic factor for many older anime viewers in the eighties and nineties, with shows like macross and gatchaman. In stock despite having drastically different personalities, high school boys peco and smile have been friends since childhood. Complete series bluray release date march 3, 2020 essentials. A wonderful story thats about much more than ping pong, with well developed characters, gorgeous art that more than makes up for some of the dips in animation quality, and fantastic music. Ping pong the animation episode 11 discussion forums. Overall, its a true expression of the medium and is a must watch for many reasons. You are watching from ping pong the animation the anime series. If youve heard good things about this anime but are hesitant to watch it because pingpong really isnt your thing, i urge you to give it a chance. The stonyfaced, taciturn table tennis champion makoto tsukimo, ironically known to most as smile, chants these words to himself both in the midst of psychologically and physically grueling table tennis matches and in other stressful situations of. Shop ping pong the animation complete series funimation. Apr 11, 2014 ping pong the animation won the animation of the year award in the television category for the tokyo anime award festival in 2015.
Ive not seen a lot of anime series recently but ping pong is so extraordinary i really recommend every to see it. Peco is known for his arrogance on the table tennis court, and smile for. The best place to watch ping pong the animation episode 1 english dubbed video online in high quality. Soundi find that in any comedy series, the soundtrack is the key to making a humorous situation completely riotous. Ping pong the animation is not really about ping pong, and not wellanimated. Five ping pong prodigies learn to navigate the harsh climate of competitive sport and the even. Read the topic about ping pong the animation episode 11 discussion on myanimelist, and join in the discussion on the largest online anime and manga database in the world. The best anime of the 2010s thrillist find the best. Ping pong complete series bluraydvd combo available. Over 60000 dvd titles are available now, ranging from hard to find movies and cult classics to major movie releases. Right off the bat, the first thing that should stand out to you about ping pong is masaaki yuasas style and the overall art direction. Ping pong the animation complete bluray box halcyon realms. While ive had plenty of rewarding experiences recently watching shows like ping pong and space dandy, theres nothing like watching something like nobunagun. A more fitting name would have been characters the writing, because thats where its strength lies.
An anime television series adaptation produced by tatsunoko production and. Teenage boys peco and smile grew up playing table tennis together and now face grueling. The art style is ugly, but its level of detail and distinct style unable to be. Adapted from masato hisas manga, this anime from studio bridge isnt going to set the world ablaze, but it makes a point to have boatloads of fun, with both its quirky characters. The animation synopsis the hero comes, the hero comes, the hero comes. Find low everyday prices and buy online for delivery or instore pickup. Ping pong the animation sports great dialogue very natural, especially when it comes to the smack talk. Ping pong rabbit 2016 telecharger voir films et series. Building upon this visual rape, ping pong club fails to display any smooth movement, and instead relies upon an abundance of panning shots, presumably in the hope that the poor animation quality will go unnoticed. Includes the entire series with the english dub and original japanese. Ping pong complete artworks is the official art book for the highly acclaimed anime series directed by masaaki yuasa, based on the original manga ping pong by tekkon kinkreet creator taiyo matsumoto the book contains a delightful collection of materials used during the production of the series, including color scripts, background art work, character sheets, genga key animation drawings. It also gives way to the film which was released last year and will hopefully be getting a home media release in the near future. Ping pong the animation tv mini series 2014 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
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