Ping Pong the Animation
ピンポン THE ANIMATION
dramapsychologicalsports(2014)
Tsukimoto Makoto (nicknamed Smile) is a quiet high-schooler who's been friends with the loud and energetic Hoshino Yukata (nicknamed Peko). They're both in the table tennis club and are very good at it, though Smile's personality prevents him from winning against Peko. The club teacher however notices Smile's talent and tries to make him gain some sportive tenacity. (Source: Anime News Network)
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Kamakurakoko-mae Station
鎌倉高校前駅
The famous railway crossing near Kamakurakoko-mae Station appears in Princess Connect! Re:Dive as a location where characters meet and have important conversations. The coastal railway setting with ocean views in the background matches several key dialogue scenes in the series.
Kamakurakoko-mae Station 20 min
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Enoshima Electric Railway (Enoden)
江ノ島電鉄
The historic Enoden train line appears in background shots throughout the anime, connecting the coastal communities. The distinctive green trains and railway crossings are characteristic elements of the local Shonan area depicted in the series.
Hase Station 30 min
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Katase-Enoshima Station
片瀬江ノ島駅
This distinctive station with its dragon palace-inspired architecture appears in Just Because! as part of the local transportation network. The station's unique design and its role as a gateway to Enoshima Island make it a memorable location that captures the local character of the Shonan region.
Katase-Enoshima Station 15 min
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Shonan Coast
湘南海岸
The iconic coastal area of Shonan serves as the backdrop for several scenes in Ping Pong the Animation. The beach and surrounding areas reflect the seaside atmosphere of the story's setting in Kanagawa Prefecture.
Katase-Higashihama Station 45 min
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Fujisawa Municipal Gymnasium
藤沢市内の体育館
Local gymnasiums in the Fujisawa area serve as inspiration for the ping pong training facilities shown in the anime. These venues represent the community sports culture central to the story's themes.
Fujisawa Station 25 min
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