Ping Pong
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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, edited)
Publication notes
Ping Pong was published in English by VIZ Media under the VIZ Signature imprint as two omnibus volumes from May 19, 2020, to September 15, 2020. It was released in French by Delcourt from November 2003 to November 2004 and in Spanish by ECC Ediciones from July 29, 2016, to November 30, 2016. The manga was adapted into a live-action film that was released in Japan on July 20, 2002.
Published
1996 to 1997
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Yutaka Hoshino2443 fan favoritesExternal profilePeco is a member of the Katase High table tennis club, along with his best friend Smile. Unlike his friend, Peco is very charismatic and has a real passion toward ping pong. Peco dreams of becoming the ping pong world champion and claims that he'll move to Europe to start playing professionally after he graduates.
Makoto Tsukimoto1719 fan favoritesExternal profileSmile is a member of the Katase High table tennis club, along with his best friend Peco. Unlike the other members of the club, Smile thinks of the sport as a job or a way to pass time. He does not try to enjoy it for fun and often lets less able players beat him out of consideration for their feelings. The other members of the club ironically nicknamed him Smile because he never does.
