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Guardian Enzo · 2015-11-01, 01:30

I think the whole eyes wide shut thing is getting most of the attention, but it's actually the B story here - the headline is what happened between Hinata and Asahi. Hinata wanting to run the quick with his eyes open is just a component of his real desire, which is to assume the role of ace and star of the team (even if he doesn't fully realize yet that he want to do it).

SuitUp · 2015-11-01, 01:40

It's actually common sense that he wants to run that quick with his eyes open, every competitive sportsman wants to get better, and depending on the skill of others at the level Hinata depends on Kageyama is not the way to improve.
Also, yeah, ofc he wants to be the ace, and from what we've seen, he has what he needs to be exactly that, the ace, the third years will be gone very soon, so someone needs to step up as the star anyway.

ookamigirl · 2015-11-07, 15:35

#6

Spoiler for plot:

Stark700 · 2015-11-07, 15:36

Episode 6:

Lol, I like that Ukai guy already. He is sarcastic but means well for Hinata to get stronger. Plus, a nickname like "Shrimpy" fits for him :P

Good focus about the game mechanics of this series.
I find the realism to be quite fitting with the way they are teaching Hinata especially about tempo. Seems like he is getting better too as shown in the latter half of the episode.

Can't wait to see Hinata put his skills to the test later on!

magnumcyclonex · 2015-11-07, 21:24

Everyone is working hard! Except for....Tsukki. I wonder how he will fare in ep. 7?

p-kun · 2015-11-07, 22:32

It's ironic that Hinata ends up doing what Kageyama and the team wanted him to do in the first place, that is polishing his basic.

In the meanwhile, Kageyama is training for a toss that's even easier to hit by Hinata than normal quick. I feel that this toss might be useful for feint too, though I'm not knowledgeable about volleyball.

PreSage · 2015-11-08, 09:05

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Originally Posted by p-kun

It's ironic that Hinata ends up doing what Kageyama and the team wanted him to do in the first place, that is polishing his basic.

In the meanwhile, Kageyama is training for a toss that's even easier to hit by Hinata than normal quick. I feel that this toss might be useful for feint too, though I'm not knowledgeable about volleyball.

Hinata wasn't just polishing his basics but he was learning how to spike the way he wanted to but the others, especially Kageyama, was holding him back from doing that. Both Ukai and that other player whom Kageyama talked to felt the same way I felt last ep; that they should have supported Hinata when he expressed his will to improve. Just like Neko's coach's opinion that they needed to evolve or they won't ever win.

Stark700 · 2015-11-14, 15:26

Well that was a nice episode this week.

We got most of the guys working hard and enjoying the fun of playing volleyball except for Tsukishima. Hope we find out more about his background story soon. Mm, I'm kinda hungry for some watermelons after this episode.

ookamigirl · 2015-11-14, 16:36

#7

Spoiler for plot:

PreSage · 2015-11-15, 02:36

So there are some internal rivalries going on, which isn't a bad thing. But, for some reason, the rivalry I saw between Tsukki and Azumane with Hinata doesn't feel like a very healthy rivalry among teammates. Azumane, understandably, wants to keep his Ace position, and Tsukki wants to keep his more superior position, but if Hinata is better (or will be better) then they will have to accept that and step aside. I just feel like they are all vying to be the best but are losing the team spirit in their pursuit to level-up individually.

Kakkou · 2015-11-15, 06:21

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Originally Posted by PreSage

So there are some internal rivalries going on, which isn't a bad thing. But, for some reason, the rivalry I saw between Tsukki and Azumane with Hinata doesn't feel like a very healthy rivalry among teammates. Azumane, understandably, wants to keep his Ace position, and Tsukki wants to keep his more superior position, but if Hinata is better (or will be better) then they will have to accept that and step aside. I just feel like they are all vying to be the best but are losing the team spirit in their pursuit to level-up individually.

Tsukki? Rivalry? The episode was about how Tsukki considers Hinata to better/more gifted than him at volleyball and has no desire to compete anyone or put in extra effort to improve himself. He'll do as much as his position as a regular requires and nothing more.

Stark700 · 2015-11-21, 15:26

Episode 8:

It's interesting to see more of Tsukki's past and his logic about volleyball. I think that his thoughts about "someone always better out there" is a bit flawed. I mean, it is true but I don't think playing volleyball is always about being the best.

Good characterization this episode.

Loved some of the facial expressions especially Koutarou. The "Sun vs. Moon" reference (Tsukki vs. Hinata) is nice too.

ookamigirl · 2015-11-21, 15:53

#8

Spoiler for plot:

PreSage · 2015-11-21, 19:52

I totally feel sorry for Tsukki's brother. I can understand how painful and sad he must be, trying so hard, yet all that effort doesn't pay off because, frankly, training alone can never make you better than someone who's naturally born/gifted with the ability. It's the sad fact of life.

GDiddy · 2015-11-21, 22:13

Now we know why Tsuki can be a bit of a pain at times...was that Sakurai as the brother? The backstory with Yamaguchi was really cute too and explained a lot.

I lol'd at 'Oya?' 'OYA OYA'

Bokuto's loud as hell but he means well

magnumcyclonex · 2015-11-21, 22:49

Tsukki's backstory with his brother reminded me of last season's montage of all the schools nationwide that lost during the tournaments. What he said is true. There's always someone better than you at some aspect and there is no guarantee that his team will win it all.

His brother's lies molded his realistic view on things - notice how one of the other school's players shared his viewpoint. And yes, in the grand scheme of things, it is a high school sports club, but the flip side of it is that if it's fun, it's something worth putting one's heart and soul into.

GDiddy · 2015-11-21, 23:01

I think that's what Bokuto and Kuroo were trying to tell him and even Yamaguchi.

Stark700 · 2015-11-28, 15:28

Episode 9

Lol, the heights comparion

Interesting episode. Pacing felt somewhat slow but seems like everyone is still practicing hard. Hinata and Kageyama has such an unique chemistry.

"Meat is god!"

ookamigirl · 2015-11-28, 16:03

#9

Spoiler for plot:

leongsh · 2015-11-28, 17:21

"Hallelujah! Hallelujah!"
"Meat is God! Meat is God!"

2015-11-01, 01:40	Link #42
SuitUp ¡Gracias Totales! Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Entre caníbales... Age: 31	It's actually common sense that he wants to run that quick with his eyes open, every competitive sportsman wants to get better, and depending on the skill of others at the level Hinata depends on Kageyama is not the way to improve. Also, yeah, ofc he wants to be the ace, and from what we've seen, he has what he needs to be exactly that, the ace, the third years will be gone very soon, so someone needs to step up as the star anyway. __________________ Tómate el tiempo en desmenuzarme...

2015-11-07, 15:35	Link #43
ookamigirl Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011	#6 Spoiler for plot: Looks like Hinata is walking in the steps of the Little Giant. Both Kageyama & Hinata actually went looking for help! These lesson are actually helping, nice ^^ Everyone is training hard now, no exceptions! Can't wait to see them play after they improve their skills. __________________ My Blog --> ookami

2015-11-07, 15:36	Link #44
Stark700 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Somewhere on Earth	Episode 6: Lol, I like that Ukai guy already. He is sarcastic but means well for Hinata to get stronger. Plus, a nickname like "Shrimpy" fits for him :P Good focus about the game mechanics of this series. I find the realism to be quite fitting with the way they are teaching Hinata especially about tempo. Seems like he is getting better too as shown in the latter half of the episode. Can't wait to see Hinata put his skills to the test later on! __________________

2015-11-07, 22:32	Link #46
p-kun Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009	It's ironic that Hinata ends up doing what Kageyama and the team wanted him to do in the first place, that is polishing his basic. In the meanwhile, Kageyama is training for a toss that's even easier to hit by Hinata than normal quick. I feel that this toss might be useful for feint too, though I'm not knowledgeable about volleyball. Last edited by p-kun; 2015-11-07 at 22:44.

2015-11-14, 15:26	Link #48
Stark700 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Somewhere on Earth	Well that was a nice episode this week. We got most of the guys working hard and enjoying the fun of playing volleyball except for Tsukishima. Hope we find out more about his background story soon. Mm, I'm kinda hungry for some watermelons after this episode. __________________

2015-11-07, 21:24	Link #45
magnumcyclonex Cyclone Magnum Join Date: Apr 2004	Everyone is working hard! Except for....Tsukki. I wonder how he will fare in ep. 7?

2015-11-14, 16:36	Link #49
ookamigirl Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011	#7 Spoiler for plot: Kageyama & Hinata both surprised by each other. Looks like both of them are on a new level now. The whole team was trying to do more, be more.. They still need some practice to achieve that. Tsukishima was a bit off. He's gonna need to up his level too or he's gonna get cut. __________________ My Blog --> ookami

2015-11-15, 02:36	Link #50
PreSage Strangely dependable... Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: some random place out there...	So there are some internal rivalries going on, which isn't a bad thing. But, for some reason, the rivalry I saw between Tsukki and Azumane with Hinata doesn't feel like a very healthy rivalry among teammates. Azumane, understandably, wants to keep his Ace position, and Tsukki wants to keep his more superior position, but if Hinata is better (or will be better) then they will have to accept that and step aside. I just feel like they are all vying to be the best but are losing the team spirit in their pursuit to level-up individually. __________________ :\|::\|Sig Gallery\|::\|: --------------- [/TH][/TR][/table]

2015-11-21, 15:26	Link #52
Stark700 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Somewhere on Earth	Episode 8: It's interesting to see more of Tsukki's past and his logic about volleyball. I think that his thoughts about "someone always better out there" is a bit flawed. I mean, it is true but I don't think playing volleyball is always about being the best. Good characterization this episode. Loved some of the facial expressions especially Koutarou. The "Sun vs. Moon" reference (Tsukki vs. Hinata) is nice too. __________________

2015-11-21, 15:53	Link #53
ookamigirl Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011	#8 Spoiler for plot: Yamaguchi - Tsukishima childhood story. Looks like Tsukishima had a big bro who was into volleyball. Damn, it was harsh getting his vision of big bro crushed like that. Still, he didn't give up but did the exact opposite. That was pretty cool! __________________ My Blog --> ookami

2015-11-21, 19:52	Link #54
PreSage Strangely dependable... Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: some random place out there...	I totally feel sorry for Tsukki's brother. I can understand how painful and sad he must be, trying so hard, yet all that effort doesn't pay off because, frankly, training alone can never make you better than someone who's naturally born/gifted with the ability. It's the sad fact of life. __________________ :\|::\|Sig Gallery\|::\|: --------------- [/TH][/TR][/table]

2015-11-21, 22:13	Link #55
GDiddy Sisterhood of the Desu Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: in a van by the river	Now we know why Tsuki can be a bit of a pain at times...was that Sakurai as the brother? The backstory with Yamaguchi was really cute too and explained a lot. I lol'd at 'Oya?' 'OYA OYA' Bokuto's loud as hell but he means well __________________

2015-11-21, 22:49	Link #56
magnumcyclonex Cyclone Magnum Join Date: Apr 2004	Tsukki's backstory with his brother reminded me of last season's montage of all the schools nationwide that lost during the tournaments. What he said is true. There's always someone better than you at some aspect and there is no guarantee that his team will win it all. His brother's lies molded his realistic view on things - notice how one of the other school's players shared his viewpoint. And yes, in the grand scheme of things, it is a high school sports club, but the flip side of it is that if it's fun, it's something worth putting one's heart and soul into.

2015-11-21, 23:01	Link #57
GDiddy Sisterhood of the Desu Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: in a van by the river	I think that's what Bokuto and Kuroo were trying to tell him and even Yamaguchi. __________________

2015-11-28, 15:28	Link #58
Stark700 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Somewhere on Earth	Episode 9 Lol, the heights comparion Interesting episode. Pacing felt somewhat slow but seems like everyone is still practicing hard. Hinata and Kageyama has such an unique chemistry. "Meat is god!" __________________

2015-11-28, 16:03	Link #59
ookamigirl Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011	#9 Spoiler for plot: The 3 week training camp was exhausting. Hinata was feeling his shortcomings.. Kuroo and the others lifted Hinata's spirits. Kageyama was dealing with his own training. Looks like they're both off to a new level. There's no motivation like good ol' barbecue with lots of meat ^^ Fun episode! __________________ My Blog --> ookami

2015-11-28, 17:21	Link #60
leongsh Daijoubu! Join Date: May 2004 Location: Malaysia	"Hallelujah! Hallelujah!" "Meat is God! Meat is God!"