Ping Pong: The Symbol of a Hero | Exploring Anime #3

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Published on June 8, 2018 10:00:05 AM ● Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hC9ualbG26E

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A look at how Ping Pong the Animation uses the sport and symbology to develop its characters.
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Music:
In Mirrors - Kensuke Ushio
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Dragon - Kensuke Ushio
Tada Hitori - Bakudan Johnny
Peco - Kensuke Ushio

References:
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Hodgkinson, G. (2012). Story-Building Techniques for Animation Using the Power of Symbolism and Semiotics to Increase Narrative Depth and Meaning. Melbourne, Australia: Society of Animation Studies Annual Conference. Retrieved from Gary Hodgkinson's Design Space: http://www.designspace.co.nz/uploads/9/8/3/5/9835758/gray_hodgkinsonanimated_symbolism.pdf
Jia, T. (2014). Analysis of Visual Symbols Application in Film and Television Animations Creation. Nanjing, China: International Conference on Education, Language, Art and Intercultural Communication.
Kong, T. (2014, July 1). Zen Buddhism and Enlightenment in Ping Pong. Retrieved from Fine Whining & Breathing: https://finewhiningandbreathing.wordpress.com/2014/07/01/the-journey-to-enlightenment-in-ping-pong-the-animation/
Schley, M. (2014, June 9). Noitamina Interviews Ping Pong Director Masaaki Yuasa. Retrieved from Otaku USA Magazine: http://www.otakuusamagazine.com/noitamina-interviews-ping-pong-director-masaaki-yuasa/