Celebrating the ten-year anniversary of Ping Pong the Animation, this panel will explore how Masaaki Yuasa's cult classic establishes a coherent philosophy of competition, life, and play in a mere eleven episodes. With each of the characters representing unique archetypes of competitors, this anime provides something that will resonate with nearly everybody. The lessons of Ping Pong the Animation are applicable not only to those who actively engage in competition, but to anyone who has ever felt passionate about something and sacrificed for that which they love. Whether you are diehard fan of Ping Pong the Animation or have never watched it before, this panel provides a fresh perspective on this widely beloved anime, bringing its themes of competition into conversation with existentialist philosophy, and hopefully elucidating the life lessons that the series offers to everyone.
