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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