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Haikyuu!! To the Top |OT| Toss a ball to your Setter [Cour2: Oct 2] (No manga spoilers)
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Just finished watching all 3.
The OVAs rushed through things a bit quickly but they were still a good time. I'll always appreciate getting more Nekoma since they're the most entertaining rival team. Seeing them grow as a team ahead of the nationals was fun and I'm looking forward to hopefully seeing more of them when we get there.
I was a little confused about how the selection process worked for who went to the Nationals though. I'm assuming that because there's more teams in their area then more than one team can qualify for Nationals?
EP1 was fantastic. I appreciated that the show just picked right up from where we left off rather than losing most of the episode to recaps.
Love that the rivalry between Hinata & Kageyma as well as the gap between Hinata and those that are just naturally gifted in some way is front and centre. Setting up the Shiratorizawa coach as an antagonist to play off of that idea is just perfect.
Looking forward to seeing all the new characters at the All-Japan training as well the returning characters that are with Hinata.
The OVAs rushed through things a bit quickly but they were still a good time. I'll always appreciate getting more Nekoma since they're the most entertaining rival team. Seeing them grow as a team ahead of the nationals was fun and I'm looking forward to hopefully seeing more of them when we get there.
I was a little confused about how the selection process worked for who went to the Nationals though. I'm assuming that because there's more teams in their area then more than one team can qualify for Nationals?
EP1 was fantastic. I appreciated that the show just picked right up from where we left off rather than losing most of the episode to recaps.
Love that the rivalry between Hinata & Kageyma as well as the gap between Hinata and those that are just naturally gifted in some way is front and centre. Setting up the Shiratorizawa coach as an antagonist to play off of that idea is just perfect.
Looking forward to seeing all the new characters at the All-Japan training as well the returning characters that are with Hinata.
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Damn the OVA's were rough af. Animation super hit and miss.
The S4E01 episode was sublime.
The comedy and writing is still pitch perfect.
It's like falling perfectly into a plush memory foam bed after being away for 3 years.
Hinata is so freaking dumb. Just shows up to camp uninvited because he didn't want to get arrested in Tokyo.
I kinda wanted to see him trying to run with the shinkansen Superman style.
The S4E01 episode was sublime.
The comedy and writing is still pitch perfect.
It's like falling perfectly into a plush memory foam bed after being away for 3 years.
Hinata is so freaking dumb. Just shows up to camp uninvited because he didn't want to get arrested in Tokyo.
I kinda wanted to see him trying to run with the shinkansen Superman style.
It was cool to see more of Nekoma and Fukuroudani, for the first episode itself I like how they built Hinata hubris and determination. He thinking he is at Kageyama or even Tsukki level and then being brought down to earth and the subsequent invasion of the training provided a good punchline but it is his relationship with the trainer of Shiratorizawa that makes the episode, it quickly goes from a fun punchline to major moment that Hinata needs to prove himself. He being the ball boy is also important because, if I remember correctly, it was what that trainer function when he tried to play volley as a kid.
Just watched the compilation movies, OVAs, and first episode. The movies were actually worth watching besides just recapping, it added some new scenes that were great. Especially seeing more Aoba Johsai after their loss.
so glad to have more Haikyu. I was thiiiiis close to reading the manga lol
so glad to have more Haikyu. I was thiiiiis close to reading the manga lol
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So glad to see this done, wish there was more to NekoFuku as just showing like the first set and ending it was odd, still Boku's moment was great and what little awesome moments they showed with Konoha was great. Ultimately, worth reading/rereading the chapters adapted/not adapted for that.
Suguro of Nohebi and Kuro is always fun to see teasing as well as seeing and hearing Suguro and other Nohebi's poking and prodding Lev and Taketora. Shibayama is still precious
YakuKuro was sweet. Always loving backstory scenes. Wish Suguro and Mika got love, like her scene felt so strange there at the end when she wasn't really shown for much of it.
Surprised people didnt like the animation. Bokuto's cross shot was beautiful. That said, I dont recall any of the made for JUMP FESTA ovas/specials to ever be animation showcases, among all jump series.
So glad to see this done, wish there was more to NekoFuku as just showing like the first set and ending it was odd, still Boku's moment was great and what little awesome moments they showed with Konoha was great. Ultimately, worth reading/rereading the chapters adapted/not adapted for that.
Suguro of Nohebi and Kuro is always fun to see teasing as well as seeing and hearing Suguro and other Nohebi's poking and prodding Lev and Taketora. Shibayama is still precious
YakuKuro was sweet. Always loving backstory scenes. Wish Suguro and Mika got love, like her scene felt so strange there at the end when she wasn't really shown for much of it.
Surprised people didnt like the animation. Bokuto's cross shot was beautiful. That said, I dont recall any of the made for JUMP FESTA ovas/specials to ever be animation showcases, among all jump series.
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TsukiHina moment both at the start but also at the Miyagi Prefecture Camp was amazing Love these two and love this set of content, was my favorite after the Gym 3 stuff in the previous training miniarc.
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Anyway was always glad Hinata was moved to ball boy status and not just freely allowed to participate, would be unfair, though I wish he would considering the Kindaichi Koganegawa Goshiki wanna take him on. (nice that they were fired up while the other folks underestimated Hinata).
TsukiHina moment both at the start but also at the Miyagi Prefecture Camp was amazing Love these two and love this set of content, was my favorite after the Gym 3 stuff in the previous training miniarc.
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Anyway was always glad Hinata was moved to ball boy status and not just freely allowed to participate, would be unfair, though I wish he would considering the Kindaichi Koganegawa Goshiki wanna take him on. (nice that they were fired up while the other folks underestimated Hinata).
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I think Hinata rolling around learning that Tsuki broke 190cm was a reference to him pushing the diarrhea spot from S2
Or maybe Hinata just rolls around alot
Or maybe Hinata just rolls around alot
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Feels weird, I'm not sure what Hinata's purpose is at the camp.
He's already practiced with the top teams in Tokyo.
He's already practiced with the top teams in Tokyo.
It's kind of a continuation of the "greed" Hinata developed at the camp back in season 2. He sees his other teammates climbing up the ladder away from him and is feeling left behind (notably Kageyama - the person in his year bracket he considers the best at the sport). Tsukishima, too. Hinata considers both his rivals and wants to be on the same level playing field as them.Feels weird, I'm not sure what Hinata's purpose is at the camp.
He's already practiced with the top teams in Tokyo.
Solid Episode. Was a little disappointed we didn't check in with Kageyama at all, though we did get more of Tendo so I guess it evens out in the end.
Ushiwaka reading Jump for the ads was a highlight.
Ushiwaka reading Jump for the ads was a highlight.
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🎶 The Op and Ed are 👂🐛ing their way into my 🧠
Contrast the utmost praise Kageyama and Tsuki get compared to the punishment Hinata goes through to be able to "attend" a camp.
It's a whole 10 layers of shaming for his greediness. 2 on the phone, 2 in the coaches office, another 4 in 1-on-1 sitdowns, and 2 on the court.
It's so different from how American punishments work.
Yeah, you are right if you think of it from that perspective.
Contrast the utmost praise Kageyama and Tsuki get compared to the punishment Hinata goes through to be able to "attend" a camp.
It's a whole 10 layers of shaming for his greediness. 2 on the phone, 2 in the coaches office, another 4 in 1-on-1 sitdowns, and 2 on the court.
It's so different from how American punishments work.
Man Haikyuu is such a gift.
Also Burnout syndromes are on a roll, from Dr.Stone opening to this one, so gooood.
Also Burnout syndromes are on a roll, from Dr.Stone opening to this one, so gooood.
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I was sad Tendo was not singing his 🎶 Baki baki ni ore, nani wo? kokoro wo da yo🎶 song
Also no fujikujira, tikachu, or kittychan mention
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Anime made the whole tone of this content way more er intense than I imagined (the tendrils moment especially), though I guess thats just the anime spending minutes on stuff that can be read rather quickly, then that moment when Hinata was about to cry in front of Tanaka (???) wish there was more time spent on that before jumping to a comedy scene. Oh well.
TsukiHina part was great as well as that HinaShiki moment. Kogane's botched receive was wonderful too.
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Anime made the whole tone of this content way more er intense than I imagined (the tendrils moment especially), though I guess thats just the anime spending minutes on stuff that can be read rather quickly, then that moment when Hinata was about to cry in front of Tanaka (???) wish there was more time spent on that before jumping to a comedy scene. Oh well.
TsukiHina part was great as well as that HinaShiki moment. Kogane's botched receive was wonderful too.
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Not sure which one I like better the ED by Chico & Honeywork is pretty good too
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Fantastic episode, might go down as one of my favourites in the whole series. Just some really good development for Hinata that builds off of everything setup throughout the last few seasons. It was fun seeing him slowly start to win over the other people at the training camp as well.
Also I need the S4/OVA OST so badly. All the new songs have been great, as usual.
Also I need the S4/OVA OST so badly. All the new songs have been great, as usual.
Yes we're finally at some of my favorite moments, Hinata learning from watching, and then begging Goshiki n the best way possible, such a pushover, and then getting everyone fired up as he treats receiving as though hes in the middle of the game, both coaches noticing. The best.
I would have at least let Hinata stay the night for this, but, then it is another training opportunity. Also Tsukihina moment, being worried if Tsukki''s eating, then Tsuki feeling like he has to do something whenever Hinata's and lastly the scene.
Omg Im glad they ended on my favorite cliffhanger. omg.
I would have at least let Hinata stay the night for this, but, then it is another training opportunity. Also Tsukihina moment, being worried if Tsukki''s eating, then Tsuki feeling like he has to do something whenever Hinata's and lastly the scene.
Omg Im glad they ended on my favorite cliffhanger. omg.
oh yeah this is one of the few times I've found the ost to be good, the overabundance of the composers music in shows has chilled me on it across the board, but here it felt perfect.
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I didn't even notice the new songs
Had to go back and listen carefully for them, but they are there
They still use a lot of the S1 and S2 stuff
Had to go back and listen carefully for them, but they are there
They still use a lot of the S1 and S2 stuff
I love how the other coach articulated Hinata's learning. The idea of going from instinct -> thinking -> intuition is a super relatable concept for anyone that's ever tried to get better at something they had some initial natural talent in. I know I've experienced that in some games I was trying to improve at, where I had decent "base skills" at aiming or reflexes or etc, but it was actually super hard for me to get on top of those and actually put some more thought into my actions. That kind of stuff always resulted in me actively getting worse at whatever it was for a while until the improvement came.
They certainly showed that in this episode with him just outright missing a bunch of stuff as he was trying to do things different. I'd really like it if when he gets into actual games he actually has some trouble implementing stuff and plays worse for awhile, until finally breaking through. That'd be really satisfying.
They certainly showed that in this episode with him just outright missing a bunch of stuff as he was trying to do things different. I'd really like it if when he gets into actual games he actually has some trouble implementing stuff and plays worse for awhile, until finally breaking through. That'd be really satisfying.
Haven't watched any of season four yet, but I did rewatch the first three seasons in preparation, and there's a lot I didn't like about the third season. The Shiratorizawa team was awful. Just no enjoyment from any of the characters associated with that side of the match. And the fact that Tsukishima and Kageyama got invited to training camps but Hinata didn't is laughable. Any actual judge of volleyball ability isn't going to rely solely on height for their measure, and Hinata clearly has gifts that allow him to do stuff that practically no one else else can. I get that it's being used as a device to show Hinata's growth and desire to improve, but it's really laughable in execution.
I feel like the reason for Hinata not being picked makes perfect sense. He's nowhere near Kageyama's level so he's not going to be picked for the All Japan training camp and he doesn't meet the requirements for what the Shiratorizawa coach looks for in players, which is reliable strengths. Tsuki is not only naturally really tall but he also showed that he's damn good at blocking in a match against the strongest team in their prefecture and he even shut down one of the best aces in the country.
Meanwhile Hinata's strengths only shine when he's paired with Kageyama and without him Hinata doesn't really bring much to a team. He can't serve, he can't receive and he only clumsy pieced together how to use his strengths to block in the match against Shiratorizawa. It's basically his first year of really playing volleyball and it shows.
Meanwhile Hinata's strengths only shine when he's paired with Kageyama and without him Hinata doesn't really bring much to a team. He can't serve, he can't receive and he only clumsy pieced together how to use his strengths to block in the match against Shiratorizawa. It's basically his first year of really playing volleyball and it shows.
I didn't know the Shiratorizawa coach was responsible for the invitations to the camp with Tsukishima. Like I said, I haven't started Season Four yet. Just through Season Three, it's laughable how absurd it is. He might be raw, but his physical talents shine regardless. He's tireless, his stamina is seemingly endless, and he's the core offensive component of an offensive-minded team that just beat a heavy favorite, and the team is now going to nationals. I don't expect he'd be invited to the national camp with Kageyama, but trying to act like he's not one of the top players in their prefecture is inexplicable.