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| THIS IS AN ANIME ONLY DISCUSSION POST. DO NOT DISCUSS THE MANGA BEYOND THIS EPISODE. ---------------------------------------- And a great finale to warp up this show. So they finally meet in an official match. I was always looking forward to seeing the new improved Peco going up against Smile. The OST was awesome as usual. I am impressed at how well Peco is doing in the match as well. Overall, rating this 9/10. One of my favorites from this season :3 |
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| Great finish to the final episode, I was kinda wondering how they were going to finish this series but I'm really happy how it all turned out. All the flashback were very nice during the episode, showing some of the characters when the where young was really nice. Also it showed them what they were doing in the future after that match against Smile and Peco. Going to miss this series alot. 9/10 |
| aaah,i will miss this masterpiece (somehow i am really super-content that Wenge finally made it to Olympics:')) |
| Great as always. I thought it would become awkward by setting up so long before the climax final match. But everything was laid out so tightly, no second was wasted and still managed to bring home all the character motifs. Smile is no longer a robot and now I get why "blood tastes like iron". The climax itself was our hero and what he embodies. And finally we get to see all our characters and how they turned out afterwards bringing closure to this adventure of human turmoil. Masaaki Yuasa did it again! 8/10 because it's held down by its own premise unfortunately. |
T3hSourceJun 19, 2014 10:37 AM
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| Wow...seeing Smile change like that was the gift of this anime |
| What an intriguing final episode, it wasn't how I imagined it to be. I thought my highlight of this series was episode 10, where it sat at a solid 7/10, but now I'll definitely have to give it an 8/10 as I really loved that final episode! This show did such a great job at sticking to its unique style throughout. |
| Beautiful finale :*) Loved how they showed us that the outcome of this match didn't matter. I totally didn't expect the coaches to just go and sit outside somewhere chatting XD That felt really awesome to be honest. They did all they had to and now just let Peco and Smile enjoy :) The match between Peco and Smile was so much fun :D Loved how Smile didn't hold back and went all out. And the scene when he just broke of the shells of a robot was so nice. Esp with Peco just continuing even after Smile fell down :D The scene when Smile tasted his blood was really awesome! Dat symbolism >.< And the picture of the ceremony with Peco and the winner and Smile smiling even though he's second was beautiful :*) Loved the epilogue a lot. Smile looks a lot like Wenge but with glasses and he's showing so many emotions now ^^ Kazama has become such a fun guy too :)...with hair XD Totally loved his conversation with Smile. So both of them quit :O And really nice to see Wenge having become an Olympics competitor :D His efforts finally paid off ^^ So happy for him :) And Peco with a buzz cut looking BA! What a finale :D Also The travelling afro guy was just friggin lol until the very end XD He went around the world and back to ping pong realizing he loves it XD Liked his reaction to seeing who the final contenders were ^^ 9.5/10 and I'm still wondering whether I should give a 9 or a 10 on MAL >.< This show was tooo good!! |
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| Heroes don't have weak points! Peco managing to hit that even with his injury... Peco is pushing really hard to be the hero and play his best. Smile breaking out of his "shell", those muscles with those colouring!!! Really satisfied with the ending here! Smile smiled at the end of the match in the picture, it was a big one too!!! Smile becoming a teacher, Peco being the national ace. That match was an intense life changing experience for them! All those flashbacks were great. Even the old team are getting along well. As well as everyone else! That throw at the end!!!!!! |
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| :wow, this series hit all the right notes for me. That was an amazing experience. |
goshuJun 19, 2014 12:22 PM
| Anime of the season. |
| The picture of the top 3 with Smile in second place with a smile on his face was just perfect. |
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| That was a great ending. The gameplay wasnt quite as impressive as last episode, but i liked the moving-aerial perspective. I also love how they did a flashforward showing Smile coaching the next generation. But how is the Old Woman still alive?! |
~my list| OH YEAH! Forgot to mention...that paddle at the end haha |
| Ending felt a bit rushed, almost as if it ended before it even began. A pity, because I liked it. |
| The ending did feel a bit rushed but oddly satisfying. Great series, really liked the characters and soundtrack. |
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| Loved the ending. Really cool way to wrap things up (and nice little Evangelion reference too!). The music and direction was top notch too. Easily one of the best anime this season. |
| "Perhaps there is a universal, absolute truth. Perhaps it justifies every question. But that's beyond the reach of these small hands." Mamoru Oshii There is a cult of ignorance (...) nurtured by the false notion that democracy means that “my ignorance is just as good as your knowledge.” Isaac Asimov |
| An anticlimactic ending to that match, wasn't totally expecting it though it isn't uncommon. I feel like they still achieved their goals with the characters. The characters which were the most important part of the anime. Loved the song, seeing them all as kids hitting the ball like in the PV, Smile breaking free, and seeing Smile well, smile. I am really teetering between 9 and 10. |
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| Good stuff is good stuff. Like... seriously. Ping Pong was pretty awesome. |
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| Truly the hidden gem of this season: 9/10 |
Marzan said: Loved the ending. Really cool way to wrap things up (and nice little Evangelion reference too!). . "I won't run away" indeed. It was a well placed reference. I Knew the traveler would come back to ping pong, but I wish there was more to him. The ending didn't feel rushed at all to me, if anything it really captured the fleeting nature of our lives. 'Rushed' is usually when things don't feel natural, which is not the case with ping pong. When old friends catch up, you usually end up going over a lot of stuff. The results of the match weren't shown initially because it wasn't important, the two friends got to play to their hearts content. I love how in the end, ping pong is not just a sport, but something that draws us together as humans <3 |
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| It was perfect. Def. one of the best series this season (if not the best). |
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| It will be hard to top this this year. 9/10. |
| Anyone notice ocean guy at Peco's Germany match? |
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| Smile's crash and instant comeback was amazing. What an insane fight. And another great show ends.... For now, I guess. Edit/ oh wait, there's no more source material. |
artemis37Jun 19, 2014 1:10 PM
| That was beautiful. The flashback was touching, you really get to see how Peco is a hero (or Smile's hero). The significance of the phrase "blood tastes like iron" is really interesting. We didn't know what it really meant and neither did Smile until he finally figured it out. I love how much Smile changed, as with Kazama, in the end. Both of them who were either serious or stoic are now able to show lots of emotions, and you can really hear it in their voices as they converse. I'm glad that Peco's knee held out and history didn't repeat. I definitely enjoyed this the most this season because of the storytelling as well as the refreshing style. An amazing experience. |
| This episode was beautiful, OMG <3 It was just a great ending, wrapped everything up very nicely. Smile's transformation was incredible. Hearing him talk as a grown up --- soo hot <3 kyaaa! LMAO I'm glad Peco won the match. This is such a beautiful anime. |
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| Not bad. I would have preferred if we could have seen the whole match and if the time skip was explored a bit more but overall it was good. And I really love the sound of when the ping pong ball hits the table. It gives me chills. Oh yeah! I'm glad wenge finally made it. |
| Very satisfying ending, in every way! Really loved the sequence with the children chorus! I should really watch more anime from Yuasa Masaaki, can't go wrong. |
| The final match was great and the flashbacks were well-placed. Watching Smile smiling during the award ceremony was touching. I will miss this show. It was probably the best thing this season had to offer and not just another sports anime. IntroverTurtle said: I noticed him, too. Awesome little detailAnyone notice ocean guy at Peco's Germany match? |
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| 9.75/10 Loved every second. Great message, perfectly executed. |
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| Match playing was slightly underwhelming. Well, not the animation but the lack of playing. Apart from that, one of the greatest shows I've seen. God damn. Personally, it's a show for me, and in preferences it fits mine. And on top of that, it's just a piece of art that should be viewed by lots. The ending did well to connect the past and present, as well as the future, and had absolutely lovely execution (dat song). I dunno what else to say. Or rather, I got too much to say. 9/10 though, a rare score especially in anime today. |
| Gosh, they were so precious as children, even Akuma there! And I was happy to hear how he is living his life with some happiness. Most of all, I cheered about Wenge's success. And once again it was wonderful seeing the guy go on his journey only to return to his love. All these other characters getting the right amount of attention really brought it together well. It was wonderful seeing something of Peco bringing Smile into the game. I remember looking at the light through my hand as a kid all the time as a kid. I'm mostly happy with how things have ended up. I wish there was maybe something a little more at the end but still, I'm glad I watched this. |
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| AOTS definitely. Will miss Ping Pong and its amazing characters. Damn this was brilliant. 10/10 for me, great characters, music, art and I love the fact that the show taught so much, great messages. |
| I'm gonna miss this show. Probably anime of the season, and definitely one I'd recommend to literally everyone. I hope this art style will lead to more creativity in future anime too. 10/10 |
| i'll be REALLY surprised if i enjoy another anime this year as much as i have this one. the whole show was so thoughtfully and lovingly executed and this last episode tied the whole thing up even better than i imagined. 9/10 if only there were more directors like yuasa maasaki... |
| Incredible!! It was so inspiring to see such character development. I'm really moved. Would recommend! |
| We now have come full circle. Smile found his hero again, Kazama is finally free, Peco is a ping pong superstar, just like their respective coach but in a happy way. Smile seems happy now, i'm still amazed Peco beat him because i'm sure he didn't let him win. A really great ending for a great anime, 9/10. |
| This was pretty awesome. No complaints. I loved the opening, ending, the characters, the story everything. Peco <3 |
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| Ping Pong, the show that is less about ping pong, but about the characters. And it was an amazing ride! I actually rooted for Smile, but Peco winning still makes me happy! And Smile smiling again was really heartwarming, as was seeing more of their childhood together. Really, that's how character development should be done, even a side character like the traveling guy got his share. Also nicely done, how everyone who was shown as an antagonist got so much development, that you get to understand them and even like them. Like Wenge, in the first episode I didn't like him, but very early he got my favourite character, and I'm happy seeing him succeed at ping pong again! This anime deserves more attention. I don't really see any weak points, the art was different, but consistent and well executed in its style, and I liked it. This show as a whole really was an refreshing experience! |
| Thank god I picked up this anime. I was pretty hesitant at the beggining cuz' I don't really enjoy sport animes but this one really was something different. Very inspiring match. I wish NGNL and Ping Pong could switch scores ;) |
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