The hero transcends logic. The hero overturns what we thought we knew, and drives away the darkness. He's so uncomplicated... and he shines, bright and joyous.
@@prajawalgurung6121 Eh, kinda. I was expecting more from the battle music, you know, like this one. His best tracks from CSM turned out to be the more atmospheric ones, like Sweet Dreams and Living Room.
This was the first anime I ever watched, I rented it on disc from the library and binged it over a few days during my holidays. Even after watching more and more anime, this still is one of my favourite anime’s ever. From the jarring character development, to the amazing OST, to the beautifully unorthodox animation, this one was a masterpiece.
@@spooderman4396 haha I wish... I’m in Australia and this is the only time I’ve ever seen an anime in a library. Pretty much all anime here is online...
People crying and complaining because this Gem has an unorthodox animation. They don't know what they are missing: Great Ost,refreshing animation and coloring and one of the best chara developpment i've ever seen during these recent years. AOTY.
*EDIT: I GET IT THE ANIMATION IS FINE, JUST PECULIAR BUT FINE. THIS COMMENT IS FROM YEARS AGO I EVEN APOLOGIZED DOWN BELOW SO F*K U ALL, Thanks and regards. *I really liked this anime, but "refreshing animation"? dude, this screams low budget, is too raw and unrefined, sometimes just slightly above quick sketches.
Every frame is interesting to look. The battle scenes are amazingly fluid, and the other ones are very well composed and directed. The use of color is superb. They choose a raw style to convey better the movement and the feeling of every match. You just don't like the style, which is something subjective. Just compare this with the bunch of uninspired animes using the same generic style and boring shots. They put you to sleep, while this is raw energy. Redline follows a similar philosophy
I just now rewatched this show for the 8th time, and still everytime when I hear this I get so incredibly hyped that I want to smash my face through a concrete wall
I know, one of the most memorable sports anime I've watched! They should've extended it to more than 11 episodes... :( Have you seen the live action movie? it had a different but really good soundtrack. If you haven't I could send you the only online link I could find :)
@@ikiliousdasylouiyasbdetyw9124 well, ofc it's your liking so not gonna comments on that and the fact that it has way more episodes than ping pong, it's obviously gonna feel more immersive than this. 🤷♀️
Peco is a true hero, cause he saved Smile from being a hikikomori with his friendship and for sharing his love for ping pong with him, most important, for treating Smile normally and helping him with the bullies.
this and tatami galaxy, greatest anime i ever watched. it speaks to your soul, at least to me because of just how much i relate to the characters and stories told. shame recent stuff from science sary doesnt even hold a candle...
+Neko Haxor The thing is, when translating languages, there's going to be a lot of creative liberty. Things will flow better in one translation than another, and one translation may take on a different meaning while intending to say something else because of something pesky like one word meaning a different thing. Ever heard the phrase, "Even if I tell you, you won't understand?" That can certainly apply to translations. Unless you explain it and end up making it 3-5 times the length of the original phrase (which isn't doable in this context), you're going to be left with approximations, with the rest _lost in translation_. In this particular instance, the phrase is "ヒーロー見参" (probably, I don't actually know many Kanji, much less grammar points), which literally means "hero meeting" or "hero seeing". In this particular instance, the former phrase is more accurate. So let's extract the meaning, shall we? In the context of the show, "hero meeting" is a chant, spoken three times. Let's try and turn that literal meaning into something that flows better in English (taking extra steps here since I don't know much Japanese, but it'll give you a good idea of the steps): "The hero is here." "There hero came." "The hero enters." "The hero appears." In the context of the show, we're aware that Smile is saying that in a dramatic way, so let's eliminate the phrases in English that sound more passive: -"The hero is here."- -"The hero came."- "The hero enters." "The hero appears." Okay, we've got two phrases left, but even though they're more dramatic, it doesn't _sound_ very dramatic in English. Let's take some creative liberties: "Enter the hero." "The hero appears." Hmm...I think the latter option flows better, so let's go with that: -"Enter the hero."- *"The hero appears"* Translation, huh? What a tedious process! We have to try and keep the original meaning, but it's very difficult. That's why lots of stuff gets lost in translation. Translation can also be likened to articulating abstract thoughts into words, _succinctly_. It's about articulating Japanese ideas/phrases into an English sentence. It's not always the easiest thing to do, especially for those of us who suck at explaining things even in English (guilty as charged). Even worse, you have to do it *succinctly*. You'll either have to have experience similar to a writer or be searching for lots and lots of synonyms to make your sentences shorter and more succinct--a bit of both, really. Translation can only be described as a tedious process. If you ever try translating something yourself, I'm sure you'll gain some newfound respect for them.
I often cry when I hear this theme. I have many beautiful memories with that anime. Its music touches my heart. Thank you Taiyō Matsumoto. Your work affects on my feelings like no other. Thank you.
Today I played my last college level tournament. Feeling like the end of this song, that lingers on, like it doesn't want to end. But I'm calm. No regrets.
AbnormalFrank I finished this anime today, it's perfection to me, I don't see how anyone doesn't like the art and animation of this anime, it's so unique and fluid, perfect for the series, one of the best character and plot progression I have ever seen in series, movies, animes, everything, I just love everything about this series, definitely in my top 5
Wrote this comment when I was attempting a national exam to get into a reputed college. A year & two failures later, I've got in successfully. This songs really helps to motivate.
I listen to this song whenever I need to shit, Because I listen so often it appears in my recommended every day, without fail, right when I need it once or twice a day
i find it really funny that i have this as profile picture on facebook. I got so used to seeing it oftenly that it even feels a bit weird seeing it anywhere but on facebook
There was an awesome remix of this on UA-cam and the picture was Peco with his arm around Smile and grinning. It was really great but it's gone now and I'll never find it again.
@@Jan-sf7xv I did! The art style is actually one of my favorite things about it. Has a dream-like, fluid quality to it that stays with you long after you finish watching.
goin up there with You Say Run (boku no hero), Bury the Light, Rules of Nature, and the entire Air Gear OST on my jogging playlist that I end up sprinting to every time
The hero transcends logic. The hero overturns what we thought we knew,
and drives away the darkness. He's so uncomplicated... and he shines,
bright and joyous.
chills
I wanna be like him today yessss TODAY!!!!!
I want to be a hero
My own hero AAAAA
Whatever you guys are on I want 2
@@Proxy95 just take some mdma, it was the closest i ever felt to being a hero
the hero appears
the hero appears
the hero appears
+amazingfan15 英雄參上! 英雄參上! 英雄參上!
amazingfan15
ヒーロー見参！
*hero kenzan
resure
ヒーロー見参！
You need another 300 years, Smile!
420th like. Hope you're proud.
my blood tastes like iron
@@thesuperhand5797 nope =P
san sekai wata ne smile
This is an absolute masterpiece, this track makes me feel alive and brings tears to my eyes.
Facts tbh, couldn't have said it better
this is probably the best motivational anime ive watched in a long time
motivation is temporary, inspiration is forever
at least that's what I think!
oh boy, it's obvius that you haven't seen tenguen toppa
@@carlosfer9651 I've watched gurren lagann, and ping pong is better
@@jimgorlett4269 oh so u have chosen death
@@jimgorlett4269 have to agree with you,yet this was only 11 ep still better
Kensuke Ushio's theme when he was announced as the Chainsaw Man composer.
HecK Yeah
Oml I didn't know. This only makes me more hype for what will hopefully become one of my favorite anime OAT
Sheeeeeeeeeesh
He did a damn well good job
@@prajawalgurung6121 Eh, kinda. I was expecting more from the battle music, you know, like this one. His best tracks from CSM turned out to be the more atmospheric ones, like Sweet Dreams and Living Room.
You have blood flowing through your veins too Smile
though it tastes like iron!
Awesome quote and great profile pic! Hajime no Ippo is also one of the best sports anime out there as well
Cringe
@@edge3369 no
@@jbcibivibvubvudvdusjjsj8128 It is pretty cringe
I really need to rewatch this. This show was beyond amazing.
Meteor masterpiece
MatijaxD WTF is this, the HS gang?
+Meteor lol You here? And yeah, this anime is too good.
Jorge Gabriel D'Adderio This is like the disqus youtube hangout lmao
yes most underrated anime ever
This anime is not about sports... It's about life
That’s what I always tell people when I try to get them to watch it. :-)
and now also chainsaw man.
@@islanddenaagikont1642 yes yes
Yes bro
激しく同意
THE HERO HAS ARRIVED!!!!
***** OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH NNNNOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
BLOOD TASTES LIKE IRON
ヒーロー見参！
This was the first anime I ever watched, I rented it on disc from the library and binged it over a few days during my holidays. Even after watching more and more anime, this still is one of my favourite anime’s ever. From the jarring character development, to the amazing OST, to the beautifully unorthodox animation, this one was a masterpiece.
In what country can you rent Animes from the library let aline this one ...
@@spooderman4396 haha I wish... I’m in Australia and this is the only time I’ve ever seen an anime in a library. Pretty much all anime here is online...
Possibly the greatest anime of all time. Definitely my most rewatched series ever.
On my 4th re-watch rn lmao
落ち込んでる時にこれ聞くとどんどんやる気が沸き上がってくる
この曲作った人凄すぎる
People crying and complaining because this Gem has an unorthodox animation.
They don't know what they are missing:
Great Ost,refreshing animation and coloring and one of the best chara developpment i've ever seen during these recent years.
AOTY.
*EDIT: I GET IT THE ANIMATION IS FINE, JUST PECULIAR BUT FINE. THIS COMMENT IS FROM YEARS AGO I EVEN APOLOGIZED DOWN BELOW SO F*K U ALL, Thanks and regards. *I really liked this anime, but "refreshing animation"? dude, this screams low budget, is too raw and unrefined, sometimes just slightly above quick sketches.
Carlos Henríquez that was the point lmao
but the animation was fluent af that wasnt low budget
Every frame is interesting to look. The battle scenes are amazingly fluid, and the other ones are very well composed and directed. The use of color is superb. They choose a raw style to convey better the movement and the feeling of every match. You just don't like the style, which is something subjective.
Just compare this with the bunch of uninspired animes using the same generic style and boring shots. They put you to sleep, while this is raw energy. Redline follows a similar philosophy
Compact Starforce anime of all time
Ping Pong is one of the greatest things I've ever seen.
チェンソーマンのPV観たので戻ってきたけど、やっぱり牛尾さんは最高
I cried watching this anime, am I the only one?
im still halfway to end, but seriously this anime is so frikin good. luckily i didnt drop after the first episode.
nope, the beginning of episode 3 got me good
seriously the ending will make you cry... Not because its sad, but because its beautiful. its like crying to End of Evangelion.
oh boy, i cant wait
christmas episode
I just now rewatched this show for the 8th time, and still everytime when I hear this I get so incredibly hyped that I want to smash my face through a concrete wall
Lmao i can relate XD
make sure to put something very hard on your face first, with eye protection ok
It’s a legitimate crime that this isn’t on Spotify.
I know right? I just added it as Local File because I wanted it there so bad haha.
@@nibtown you can do that?? how?? black sorcery must be
@@JuanCerdaTenis Its on spotify, search for the composers name Kensuke Ushio.
Delta how dare you give me hope
@@breadperson456 open.spotify.com/track/0KRqeyfgp6i1ssNt25BuTT?si=5qvToE7PRqyU9xj7yxrRxA
Hero kenzan, hero kenzan, hero kenzan!!!!!
i just keep coming back to this song and anime its just awesome !
I know, one of the most memorable sports anime I've watched! They should've extended it to more than 11 episodes... :( Have you seen the live action movie? it had a different but really good soundtrack. If you haven't I could send you the only online link I could find :)
not yet , so if its good please do!
Mehak Ali could you send it to me ?
haitianCJ I'll try to find it just be patient :)
Masterpiece of anime with the time the people will recognize it and it will be mark in the history like one of the greatest.
By the composer of Devilman Crybaby and A Silent Voice
I couldn't make that up if I tried
Is this true ?
@@diversitydeliverer7094 Yup. Kensuke Ushio. He's very good
@@Pokemonleafmon so happy people are still listening in 2020
Yall are men of culture indeed
Really? that's so nice. The OST of Devilman Crybaby are sooo good too * - *
The plan is simple
had to scavenge through his chat to find a hint to the name of this song damn
You guys are from the anime fights stream too?
b0B I just used Shazam
pepeD the soundtrack
Kill the Bat-Man.
Kensuke Ushio is actually my favorite composer now for some time. I'm actually choosing animes to watch now composed by him
Mister Tsukimoto!
AMBURGAR
Mistah*
quesshone
youにquestion
This was one of my first sports anime, and it set a bar for the upcoming series that I think that they can ever beat.
Not in 300 years at least.
Where can I watch it
@@robert2232 I watched it on kissanime which sadly is gone, check other sites, and I guess it's available on Cruncyroll too. 🤔
@@edge64209 Give Ashita no Joe a watch. Only sports anime as good as this.
Slam Dunk is better lol
@@ikiliousdasylouiyasbdetyw9124 well, ofc it's your liking so not gonna comments on that and the fact that it has way more episodes than ping pong, it's obviously gonna feel more immersive than this. 🤷♀️
Peco is a true hero, cause he saved Smile from being a hikikomori with his friendship and for sharing his love for ping pong with him, most important, for treating Smile normally and helping him with the bullies.
試合前に会場で流れてそうな音楽。
マジで気分上がる。
限界なんて余裕で越えられそう。
Love how they stayed so true to the manga artstyle
Kensuke Ushio is the best composer to ever exist
(Dude u should not say that on this video my guy This im not gonna fucking ratio you but yeajsujt a warning
音楽あんまり詳しくないけど、この曲作った人はものすごい才能の持ち主なのわかるな
I finally got around to watching this anime earlier this week. It was everything I wanted and more. I absolutely loved the soundtrack.
I love this anime and this song so much
This Daniel gets it
Daniel Teffera hell yea
+Daniel Teffera every Daniel should!
Daniel hazelrigg my m8
Daniel Goulart Ayyyy
this and tatami galaxy, greatest anime i ever watched. it speaks to your soul, at least to me because of just how much i relate to the characters and stories told. shame recent stuff from science sary doesnt even hold a candle...
Say it thrice!
Enter the hero!
Enter the hero!
Enter the hero!
The hero appears*
The hero appears*
The hero appears*
+Bryan Dang different subtitling, or the proper translation I suppose?
+Neko Haxor Idk it was Enter the hero on kissanime
I guess so, I've seen plenty of different people say different versions of it.
+Neko Haxor The thing is, when translating languages, there's going to be a lot of creative liberty. Things will flow better in one translation than another, and one translation may take on a different meaning while intending to say something else because of something pesky like one word meaning a different thing. Ever heard the phrase, "Even if I tell you, you won't understand?" That can certainly apply to translations. Unless you explain it and end up making it 3-5 times the length of the original phrase (which isn't doable in this context), you're going to be left with approximations, with the rest _lost in translation_. In this particular instance, the phrase is "ヒーロー見参" (probably, I don't actually know many Kanji, much less grammar points), which literally means "hero meeting" or "hero seeing". In this particular instance, the former phrase is more accurate. So let's extract the meaning, shall we?
In the context of the show, "hero meeting" is a chant, spoken three times. Let's try and turn that literal meaning into something that flows better in English (taking extra steps here since I don't know much Japanese, but it'll give you a good idea of the steps):
"The hero is here."
"There hero came."
"The hero enters."
"The hero appears."
In the context of the show, we're aware that Smile is saying that in a dramatic way, so let's eliminate the phrases in English that sound more passive:
-"The hero is here."-
-"The hero came."-
"The hero enters."
"The hero appears."
Okay, we've got two phrases left, but even though they're more dramatic, it doesn't _sound_ very dramatic in English. Let's take some creative liberties:
"Enter the hero."
"The hero appears."
Hmm...I think the latter option flows better, so let's go with that:
-"Enter the hero."-
*"The hero appears"*
Translation, huh? What a tedious process! We have to try and keep the original meaning, but it's very difficult. That's why lots of stuff gets lost in translation. Translation can also be likened to articulating abstract thoughts into words, _succinctly_. It's about articulating Japanese ideas/phrases into an English sentence. It's not always the easiest thing to do, especially for those of us who suck at explaining things even in English (guilty as charged). Even worse, you have to do it *succinctly*. You'll either have to have experience similar to a writer or be searching for lots and lots of synonyms to make your sentences shorter and more succinct--a bit of both, really. Translation can only be described as a tedious process. If you ever try translating something yourself, I'm sure you'll gain some newfound respect for them.
I often cry when I hear this theme. I have many beautiful memories with that anime. Its music touches my heart. Thank you Taiyō Matsumoto. Your work affects on my feelings like no other. Thank you.
MISUTA TSUKIMOTO QUESTION
I'm glad I'm not the only one that says this
hihihihihi1234567800 same
@@AlphaHatsuseno I'm more into the "That's the spirit, Mista Tsukimoto" thing IRL lmao
@@GreySunFen way to go
Anime/Manga/Manwha
Proving for the last 5 decades that if you take ANYTHING seriously enough, it CAN be cool.
Professional Ping Pong in real life is pretty awe inspiring too though, the reaction speed of the ping pong players is almost unbelievable
xxkillerturtle
Agreed.
Just two wodrds about anything being cool: strangling children
We can fly.
ua-cam.com/video/awA9xf39eFI/v-deo.html
" I love ya, Peco. "
the art and music in this show is 11/10
One of the most powerful "things" i have witnessed until now, thank you smile and peco.
ai shiteruze, dragon!
今更だけど素晴らしい作品を見つけてしまったなぁ……愛してるぜ
Man, this guy is working in chainsaw man's anime. I'm hype!!!
Based
The whole soundtrack to this anime still gives me goose bumps
出勤時の電車でこれを聞いて「来るのかあいつが...」って社員に思われてる風に出社してる
Today I played my last college level tournament. Feeling like the end of this song, that lingers on, like it doesn't want to end. But I'm calm. No regrets.
Ushio Kensuke is a freaking genius.
Never will forget this masterpiece
Back in 2014 I thought people was joking about this being tue best anime ever made, then I watched it and I knew they were not joking
Friggin' loved this anime, really different from other sports animes ^^
the difference is that the other sports animes have a fluid animation and decent art
121otaku It's a different type of style- its not your normal sports anime :/ change of pace, plus the characters and the soundtrack were bombing.
121otaku You have a poor understanding of what constitutes decent art.
AbnormalFrank I finished this anime today, it's perfection to me, I don't see how anyone doesn't like the art and animation of this anime, it's so unique and fluid, perfect for the series, one of the best character and plot progression I have ever seen in series, movies, animes, everything, I just love everything about this series, definitely in my top 5
José Silva Oh, absolutely, that's probably the best anime of 2014. You should check out tatami galaxy, by the same director
Thank you Fundy for bringing me here
I get chills whenever I hear this.
Now I'm ready to feel superior while doing homework!
*enters the classroom* - THE HERO APPEARS!
THIS SONG IS SO HYPE!!!
Thanks
This music is so menacing!!!!!!
Thank you Ping Pong. A lesson about life.
映画然りアニメ然り、ピンポンってなんでこんなにテクノが似合うんだ
孔のテーマとかキャラクターにこれ以上無い程マッチしてる
HERO KENZAN
HERO KENZAN
HERO KANZAN
The soundtrack had a big part in my enjoyment of Ping Pong
"Smile me está esperando"
Grande Peco!!
HERO KENZAN!
This Anime is the defenition of underrated.
heeeeeeeeero kenzaaaaaaan!!!!!!!!!
*THIS IS A MASTERPIECE*
愛しているぜ、ペコ
This is my most favourite among all OST of ping pong animation.
so much feel
+Dimitri F
Rolumu
Dimitri F your profile picture is from Suzumiya, right?
Skinteye
Yes, from endless eight if I am no mistaken
This was my call ringtone. I just ruined this masterpiece for myself.
This song is like a drug, sadly like a real drug ya more ya take it the less it gets you going and you need more.
I use this song to get motivation at times
Wrote this comment when I was attempting a national exam to get into a reputed college. A year & two failures later, I've got in successfully. This songs really helps to motivate.
Denji and Smile at the end they know they already got the human heart ❤
I listen to this song whenever I need to shit,
Because I listen so often it appears in my recommended every day, without fail, right when I need it once or twice a day
Yeah this show had me go into ping pong and now I'm somewhat good at it
The last 2 eps are among the few best fictional stuff out there
i find it really funny that i have this as profile picture on facebook. I got so used to seeing it oftenly that it even feels a bit weird seeing it anywhere but on facebook
the hero appears,The hero appears,THE HERO APPEARS!
There was an awesome remix of this on UA-cam and the picture was Peco with his arm around Smile and grinning. It was really great but it's gone now and I'll never find it again.
This piece of music reminds me of my days of being a competitive Smash player before I retired back in 2005. *Sigh* My golden years...
thank god i finally found this
Ahora todo el mundo vuelto loco con la banda sonora de Challengers y esta dejó la vara alta hace años.
jjajja yo igual pense en ping pong cuando vi challengers
気分が高揚してくる。
Here we go, smile!
この曲ほんと好き
This literally brings me to tears ahhhhhhhhhh!
What a masterpiece
BLOOD TASTES LIKE IRON
This song is so refreshing man 👌
ピンチの時はおいらを呼びな
Love this anime and OST till this day. 🖤
I don't care about ping pong at all but I might actually start watching this, because damn this music is rad.
(Yeah the anime is pretty fuckin good)
I felt the same way
watch it. You might dislike the art, but the story and characters are amazing.
@@Jan-sf7xv I did! The art style is actually one of my favorite things about it. Has a dream-like, fluid quality to it that stays with you long after you finish watching.
@@SacredDaturaa Nice. Sorry I didn't see your reply to your own comment.
Best hype track in anime.
Challengers reminded me of this
challengers being kinda live action sports anime too 😳
Glad I'm not the only one!
0:29
ここから大好き
My blood taste like iron
pin pong's live action film was amazing,too.
Marta approves!
Weary much likes! Big thumbs up!
静かに滾るこの感じ
goin up there with You Say Run (boku no hero), Bury the Light, Rules of Nature, and the entire Air Gear OST on my jogging playlist that I end up sprinting to every time
Hope to god it was normal for yall to binge this show in one sitting too.
So glad I found this