Waiting on the Trade

Ping Pong

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In this episode of Waiting on the Trade, guest host Callum Smith shows us his blazing moves, as we discuss Taiyo Matsumoto’s Ping Pong.

Explanations, Observations, and Links of Note
  • Here’s that The Comics Journal review of Ping Pong Vol. 1 that Cal mentioned.
  • I’m a noob, so I didn’t know the difference between seinen and shōnen manga before our discussion. But now I do!
  • Want a detailed explanation of what long pips do and why players use them? Well, here you go.
  • Here are some examples of Moebius’s art, if you want to compare with Matsumoto.
  • The Comics Journal also has a thorough examination of Matsumoto’s work and style.
    • Follow-Up Recommendations

    If you liked Ping Pong, we think you might also like:

    • Sunny.
    • Cross Game. (And here’s that electrifying smile Cal mentioned.)
    • Dragon Hoops.
    • Hikaru no Go.
    • Haikyu!!.
    • Run with the Wind.

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