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It's perfect just the way it is. It's a show about ping pong that is true. However, it isn't always about one thing (this sentence would apply to any other animes). Though Ping Pong apparently make those things better to watch. While the whole story revolves around the sport, it is assisted by character developments throughout the series, as well as the players' back-stories about their struggles throughout life, their reasons for playing ping pong, and the thoughts that ran in their minds while they are off the table. I could say that the studio did a good job in executing these key factors despite that they only have 11 episodes to do it. Of course, not all of them would be expressed in words. Sometimes symbolism may be added in there, which is a pretty tough job for me since I'm pretty bad at spotting these sorts of things out unless someone mentioned it. Every character, including the side characters, may make you feel like you know these people, well not exactly but because at times I'd see them as real people rather than just moving animations with voice-overs (going crazy? nope). One of the best things about this animes are the matches, especially among the main characters of this anime. It felt like as if every movement the players make creates this energy that not only makes you get all excited, but may actually get you interested in playing the sport. The focus on the ping pong ball as it travels along the table and the zoomed-in animation of the ball having an impact on the racket, simply fantastic. The soundtrack in this one is good, with a honorable mention to both Bakudan Johnny and Merengue for their fantastic songs being played as the opening and ending themes for this anime. I know myself that I haven't watch enough sports anime, so the whole review may be seen as applicable to any other sports anime. But all I can say is that Ping Pong taught me to be a little more mature while being open to some people as well (would love to smack some mates with ping pong balls one of these days too). As quoted by some users,"Definitely the hidden gem of this season."

So that's what Stephanie has been up to, though I never knew that you could catch a ride on NPC's. Anywho, while it is expected for [] to win in the end, the significance of Fi and Kurami being there to watch the game got me wondering. The fact that Sora planned the false memory implantation as well as predicting the Warbeasts' retreat strategy in advance made me feel that I should run away from him should I happened to be playing Command & Conquer with him. Furthermore, Elkia just became a bigger nation while coexisting with the warbeasts. I'd expect some interracial relationships soon. And what a way to end the episode, with Sora and Shiro using the Shrine Maiden's powers to connect with Zeus. A good ending and a fantastic anime to watch for sure.

Though I never expect that a mini Frederica would pop out from that body. 10/10 would HNNNNNNNNNNGGG again. Also, I could say that this episode gets me a little teary at the end when Layla and Ricardo were about to die (I just can't handle watching people die sometimes, especially if it was this intimate, even though they did a lot of fucked up things). And Gilette may be saved by Guy during that attack, though it was shocking when Vivi suddenly transformed into Chaika.

I guess it was alright, not too bad though not too good either. That explosion at the end though. I mean I get that Hase was trying to admit that he was doing something bad to Fujimiya, but I felt that it could've been done in a better way. Anyway, Saki and Shougo did steal the spotlight in the first minutes of the episode. Overall, the anime's good. While it does seem a little naive at times, there were times where you just want to cry your heart out.

In my opinion, before Kujou arrived this anime could've been actually one of the best animes I've watched this season. Not hating on Kujou or anything but I feel that those last episodes could've been better if they were longer.

This is one of those bad times. My kemonomimi loli Fuse...



Other than that, I felt that the whole thing's rushed throughout the episode, not that it's the first time but it's pretty hard to not notice it. Ah well, the final episode is coming in a few days, and Rentarou will be in trouble for sure. I wonder what sort of deus ex machina stunt he'll pull out this time.