Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to Ping Pong the Animation List

  • Haikyuu!! - Both focus on sports, teamwork, and personal growth, showcasing the journey of high school athletes.
  • Kaze no Stigma - Features intense competitions and character-driven narratives, blending action and sports elements.
  • Chihayafuru - Explores competitive spirit in the context of a less conventional sport (karuta), emphasizing friendship and rivalry.
  • Yuri on Ice - Delves into the emotional struggles of athletes, focusing on figure skating and character development.
  • Run with the Wind - Highlights the journey of a group of individuals training for a long-distance running competition, emphasizing teamwork and perseverance.
  • Slam Dunk - Classic sports anime focused on basketball, featuring character development and team dynamics similar to Ping Pong.
  • Ace of Diamond - Sports anime that captures the spirit of baseball with intense training and character relationships.
  • Free! - Focuses on competitive swimming, emphasizing camaraderie and personal growth among young athletes.
  • Giant Killing - Centers around soccer, team management and the struggles of athletes aiming for success in challenging environments.
  • Kuroko no Basket - Follows basketball players, embodying themes of teamwork, rivalry, and personal ambition similar to Ping Pong.
  • Your Lie in April - While not a sports anime, it centers on musical competition and personal growth, featuring similar emotional depth.
  • Eyeshield 21 - Focuses on American football, showcasing the growth and teamwork of high school athletes with humorous elements.
  • Kimi to Boku. - Character-driven slice of life series focusing on the friendships and challenges faced by a group of boys.
  • My Hero Academia - Emphasizes personal growth and competition in a school setting with strong character development.
  • Hajime no Ippo - A boxing anime focusing on the protagonist's struggle to become the best, featuring intense rivalries.
  • Ping Pong - The original film that inspired Ping Pong the Animation, sharing similar themes of competition and personal growth.
  • Days - Follows two high school students developing their soccer skills and forming a strong bond as teammates.
  • Major - A long-running baseball anime that explores the growth of its main character from childhood through adulthood.
  • Naruto - Character growth, rivalry, and the pursuit of success in a competitive environment reflect themes found in Ping Pong.
  • Tokyo Ghoul - Contains strong character development and struggles against powerful adversaries similar to Ping Pong's tone.
  • Bungou Stray Dogs - Focuses on characters with unique abilities, showcasing teamwork and personal conflicts reminiscent of sports narratives.
  • Bakuman - Follows the journey of aspiring manga artists, emphasizing hard work, collaboration, and competition.
  • Shokugeki no Soma - Showcases intense culinary competitions and character growth, similar to sports rivalries.
  • Toradora! - Character-driven story focusing on relationships and personal growth, echoing similar thematic elements.
  • Anohana: The Flower We Saw That Day - Explores deep friendships and personal growth, focusing on emotional and relational conflicts.
  • Mushishi - While not sports related, it shares a contemplative storytelling style and character exploration.
  • Beelzebub - Focuses on high school life with character dynamics and competitive spirit, though humorously.
  • K-On! - Character-driven slice of life with an emphasis on teamwork in a musical setting.
  • Sound! Euphonium - Highlights personal growth and relationships in a music club setting, similar to the sports context.
  • Princess Tutu - Blends dance and storytelling with character development and emotional arcs in a unique way.
  • March Comes in Like a Lion - Focuses on personal struggles and growth, exploring relationships akin to the themes in Ping Pong.
  • ReLIFE - Explores second chances and personal growth in a school setting, though not sports-focused.
  • A Silent Voice - Emphasizes character development and personal struggles, focusing on emotional depth like Ping Pong.
  • The Prince of Tennis - Centers on tennis competitions with themes of rivalry, hard work, and friendships.
  • Baka and Test: Summon the Beasts - Blends school life, competition, and humor with character dynamics that echo aspects of Ping Pong.
  • Mob Psycho 100 - Focuses on character growth and emotional journeys, styled with unique visuals and intense rivalries.
  • Monster - A psychological thriller that delves into deep character studies and moral dilemmas.
  • One Outs - A psychological sports anime focusing on baseball and strategic mind games, similar in tension to Ping Pong.
  • Violet Evergarden - Character-driven and melancholic, exploring themes of connection and emotional growth, like in Ping Pong.
  • Attack on Titan - While different in genre, it shares themes of rivalry, personal struggle, and deep character arcs.

Last updated: 2024-09-28 07:50:50

# Name Year Country Genres IMDb Votes IMDb Rating Type Status CBFC
1
Friends
Friends
48 min
SS 10 EP 228
1994 United States of America 1102880 8.9 Serie Ended TV-14
2
Chihayafuru
Chihayafuru
23 min
SS 3 EP 74
2011 Japan 1586 8.1 Serie Ended TV-14
3
Run with the Wind
Run with the Wind
23 min
SS 1 EP 23
2018 Japan 1785 8.3 Serie Ended TV-14
4
Slam Dunk
Slam Dunk
23 min
SS 1 EP 101
1993 Japan 7622 8.7 Serie Ended TV-PG
5
Ace of Diamond
Ace of Diamond
24 min
SS 3 EP 178
2013 Japan 1421 8.1 Serie Returning Series TV-14
6
Free!
Free!
24 min
SS 3 EP 37
2013 Japan 3685 7.3 Serie Ended NR
7
Giant Killing
Giant Killing
25 min
SS 1 EP 26
2010 Japan 299 7.6 Serie Ended
8
Your Lie in April
Your Lie in April
23 min
SS 1 EP 22
2014 Japan 39247 8.5 Serie Ended TV-PG
9
Eyeshield 21
Eyeshield 21
22 min
SS 1 EP 145
2005 Japan 766 7.6 Serie Ended
10
My Hero Academia
My Hero Academia
24 min
SS 7 EP 159
2016 Japan 82551 8.3 Serie Returning Series TV-14
11
Ping Pong
Ping Pong
114 min
2002 Japan 3505 7 Movie Released
12
Days
Days
127 min
2021 Taiwan 1961 6.6 Movie Released
13
Major
Major
149 min
2022 India 32706 8.1 Movie Released R
14
Naruto
Naruto
24 min
SS 4 EP 220
2002 Japan 132239 8.4 Serie Ended TV-PG
15
Tokyo Ghoul
Tokyo Ghoul
24 min
SS 4 EP 48
2014 Japan 67425 7.7 Serie Ended TV-MA
16
Bakuman
Bakuman
25 min
SS 3 EP 75
2010 Japan 2764 8 Serie Ended TV-PG
17
Toradora!
Toradora!
23 min
SS 1 EP 25
2008 Japan 19446 7.9 Serie Ended TV-14
18 2011 Japan 16290 8.1 Serie Ended TV-PG
19
Beelzebub
Beelzebub
25 min
SS 1 EP 60
2011 Japan 2373 7.5 Serie Ended TV-14
20
K-ON!
K-ON!
24 min
SS 2 EP 36
2009 Japan 4637 7.8 Serie Ended TV-14
21
Sound! Euphonium
Sound! Euphonium
24 min
SS 3 EP 39
2015 Japan 1586 7.9 Serie Ended TV-PG
22
Princess Tutu
Princess Tutu
24 min
SS 1 EP 38
2002 Japan 1171 8 Serie Ended TV-14
23
March Comes in Like a Lion
March Comes in Like a Lion
25 min
SS 2 EP 44
2016 Japan 3442 8.3 Serie Ended TV-PG
24
ReLIFE
ReLIFE
24 min
SS 1 EP 13
2016 Japan 6741 7.8 Serie Ended TV-PG
25
The Prince of Tennis
The Prince of Tennis
22 min
SS 7 EP 178
2001 Japan 975 7.4 Serie Ended TV-PG
26 2010 Japan 1493 7.1 Serie Ended TV-14
27
Mob Psycho 100
Mob Psycho 100
24 min
SS 3 EP 37
2016 Japan 47643 8.6 Serie Ended TV-14
28
Monster
Monster
110 min
2003 United States of America 163673 7.3 Movie Released R
29
One Outs
One Outs
22 min
SS 1 EP 25
2008 Japan 1939 8.2 Serie Ended
30
Violet Evergarden
Violet Evergarden
25 min
SS 1 EP 13
2018 Japan 30869 8.4 Serie Ended TV-14
31
Attack on Titan
Attack on Titan
23 min
SS 4 EP 87
2013 Japan 538050 9.1 Serie Ended TV-MA
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