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Ping Pong Anime's 'Akuma' Character Previewed in TV Ad
posted on by Karen Ressler
Ping Pong television anime series, introducing the character Akuma. The anime series will premiere on April 10.
In the video Akuma says that he will explain two things: that he has Ryūichi's methods to definitely not lose, and that he will win. He laughs. At the end of the video he tells Peco that hitting with momentum is hard on the legs.
Ping Pong Club at their high school and are both very talented at the sport. However, Smile's quiet personality keeps him from being able to win against Peco. The club's teacher takes notice of Smile's talent and works to change his attitude toward the sport.
The cast includes:
Fukujūrō Katayama as Yutaka "Peco" Hoshino
Kōki Uchiyama as Makoto "Smile" Tsukimoto
Shunsuke Sakuya as Ryūichi "Dragon" Kazama
Subaru Kimura as Manabu "Akuma" Sakuma
Yosei Bun as Kon "China" Wenga
Masako Nozawa as Obaba
Yuusaku Yara as Jō Koizumi
merengue will perform the series' ending theme.
The first two commercials and China commercials will feature Dragon and Peco.
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