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Ping Pong
#6,769Rank
- Drama
- Sports
- Seinen
Synopsis
Makoto Tsukimoto (nicknamed Smile) is a quiet high schooler who's been friends with the loud and energetic Yutaka Hoshino (nicknamed Peco) since childhood. They're both in the local table tennis club and both have a natural talent for it, although Smile's personality always prevents him from winning against Peco. The club teacher, however, notices Smile's talent and tries to make him gain some sportive tenacity. (Source: ANN)
Background
Ping Pong was published in French by Delcourt from November 2003 to November 2004 and in Spanish by ECC Comics from August to December 2016. It was published in English by VIZ Media under the VIZ Signature imprint as omnibus volumes from May 19, 2020 to September 15, 2020. The manga was adapted to film in 2002 by director Fumihiko Sori, and released in Japan on July 20th of that year, under the same title. It was nominated for eight Japanese Academy Awards, with Shidou Nakamura winning the 'Newcomer of the Year' prize for his performance as Dragon.
