Ping Pong the Animation (2014) Parents Guide: Is the series OK for kids?

Name: Ping Pong the Animation
Rating: 8.1

Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language

Makoto 'Smile' Tsukimoto and his friend Yutaka 'Peco' Hoshino have been playing table tennis together since they were kids, but as they enter high school, they find that the game, and how they see it, has changed. Peco, brimming with confidence and energy, wants to be the best in the world, but the reserved Smile has little fighting spirit and doesn't want to sacrifice others' happiness just to win, despite his innate talent. As the two grow, and experience the ups and downs of the sport – and life – they try to figure out exactly… Sign up for the full guide

TV-PG • 2014 • 1 season

8.1

100+

Average rating by Bontent members

Age

10+

Makoto Tsukimoto (nicknamed Smile) is a quiet high-schooler who's been friends with the loud and energetic Yukata 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...

Cast

Koki Uchiyama

Fukujuro Katayama

Yousei Bun

Shunsuke Sakuya

Subaru Kimura

Yusaku Yara

Masako Nozawa

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Is Ping Pong the Animation appropriate for kids?

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Substances None 0/10

Language Mild 2/10

Sex/Nudity None 0/10

Violence/Gore Strong 6/10

Mature Themes Intense 8/10

Sex and nudity in Ping Pong the Animation

No explicit sexual content or nudity. Crushes, dating, flirting, jealousy, and romantic embarrassment may recur.

Violence and gore in Ping Pong the Animation

Minimal-to-mild violence; slapstick, sports mishaps, pranks, or comic accidents may occur.

Language in Ping Pong the Animation

The season contains no strong language or profanity. Dialogue focuses on athletic rivalry, where characters use mild insults, sarcasm, and teasing to undermine their opponents. Arguments are common during high-pressure matches, but the vocabulary remains appropriate for a general audience.

Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Ping Pong the Animation

No prominent substance use; occasional party or older-teen settings may be referenced lightly.

Mature themes in Ping Pong the Animation

Moderate tween/teen themes of friendship, identity, independence, peer pressure, jealousy, popularity, honesty, and responsibility.

Scary moments in Ping Pong the Animation

No standout scary moments have been catalogued for Ping Pong the Animation yet. Because this title is recommended for younger kids, sign up to get community-flagged jump scares, tense scenes, and startling imagery as parents submit them.

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Is Ping Pong the Animation appropriate for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests Ping Pong the Animation is best for ages 10+. It's rated TV-PG. Makoto Tsukimoto (nicknamed Smile) is a quiet high-schooler who's been friends with the loud and energetic Yukata Hoshino (nicknamed Peco) since childhood. They're both in the local table tennis club and both have a…

What age rating does Ping Pong the Animation have?

Ping Pong the Animation is rated TV-PG. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 10+.

What is Ping Pong the Animation about?

How many seasons does Ping Pong the Animation have?

Ping Pong the Animation has 1 season covered in this parent guide. Sign up to see a season-by-season breakdown.

Is there sex or nudity in Ping Pong the Animation?

Our reviewers didn't note meaningful sexual content across Ping Pong the Animation.

How violent is Ping Pong the Animation?

Violence isn't a standout concern across Ping Pong the Animation per our reviewers.

Is the language in Ping Pong the Animation appropriate for kids?

Strong language isn't flagged across Ping Pong the Animation.

Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Ping Pong the Animation?