Where to watch Ping Pong in Japan
Ping Pong is streaming on U-NEXT in Japan, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability checked 11 June 2026.
About Ping Pong
Ping Pong is a 2002 movie in the Comedy and Drama genres, directed by Fumihiko Sori, starring Yosuke Kubozuka, Arata Iura and Sam Lee. It has a runtime of 1 hour 54 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.1/10 from 63 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Ping Pong in Japan — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
Ping Pong trailer
Overview
As children, the introverted Smile was being bullied by a gang of kids until the brash Peco comes by and chases all of them them away. Peco then takes Smile under his wings and teaches him how to play the game of ping pong. From there a life long best friend relationship comes into existence between these two polar opposite kids.
Top cast
Yosuke Kubozuka
Yutaka "Peco" Hoshino
Arata Iura
Makoto "Smile" Tsukimoto
Sam Lee
Kong "China" Wenge
Shido Nakamura
Ryuichi "Dragon" Kazama
Koji Ohkura
Manabu "Demon" Sakuma
Naoto Takenaka
Butterfly Joe
Mari Natsuki
Obaba
Suzuki Matsuo
Police Officer on the Bridge
Yoshiyoshi Arakawa
Ota
Koen Kondo
Tako
Takahiro Hirano
Gomi
Kaei Okina
Coach for Chinese Player
Asumi Miwa
Muuko
Kanji Tsuda
Arcade Couple
Erika Mabuchi
Arcade Couple
Shinji Yamashita
Player's Father
Mako Ishino
Player's Mother
Shota Sometani
Boy
Ryuichi Ohura
College Couple
Chie Tanaka
College Couple
Themes & keywords
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Ping Pong in Japan?+
In Japan, you can stream Ping Pong on U-NEXT. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
Is Ping Pong on Netflix?+
Ping Pong is not on Netflix in Japan right now, but you can stream it on U-NEXT.
How long is Ping Pong?+
Ping Pong has a runtime of 1 hour 54 minutes (114 minutes).
Who stars in Ping Pong?+
Ping Pong stars Yosuke Kubozuka, Arata Iura, Sam Lee, Shido Nakamura and Koji Ohkura.
When did Ping Pong come out?+
Ping Pong is a 2002 movie directed by Fumihiko Sori.
What genre is Ping Pong?+
Ping Pong is Comedy and Drama film.
Who directed Ping Pong?+
Ping Pong was directed by Fumihiko Sori.
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