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The word 'anime' (アニメ) is a Japanese shortening of the English word 'animation', a gairaigo, or foreign loanword.
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Head to head
Initial D 1st Stage vs Ping Pong the Animation
| 8.2 | Score | 8.6 |
| 113,993 | Popularity | 122,706 |
| 26 | Episodes | 11 |
| 1998 | Year | 2014 |
| Tv | Format | Tv |
| Finished | Status | Finished |
What they share
DramaSportsMale ProtagonistPrimarily Male CastSeinen
The verdict
On the numbers, Ping Pong the Animation edges it — but they share 5 traits, so the right pick depends on your mood.
- Higher ratedPing Pong the Animation scores 86% vs 82%.
- More popularPing Pong the Animation has the bigger audience here.
- Shorter commitmentPing Pong the Animation is 11 eps vs 26.
- NewerPing Pong the Animation (2014) is the more recent release.
Comparing from the catalogue's scores and community tags. Open Initial D 1st Stage or Ping Pong the Animation for the full picture.