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ginger02 · 2014-04-27, 14:12

Gosh I'm loving this show. Probably one of my favorites from the season.

The characters and music really make it, along with all the comedy. It has the perfect balance, whereas many sports shows can have too much drama and angst sometimes.

Sensual Grizzly · 2014-04-27, 15:19

I am TOTALLY not a sports person, but I liked these four episodes, they were pretty entertaining. Although I get quite easily entertained if it helps with my procrastination. Ehem... Back to the topic.

Spoiler for Plot spoilers:

Looking forward to Episode 5!

Guardian Enzo · 2014-04-27, 19:39

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Originally Posted by desrtsku

Listen kids, don't do this at home.

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WSJ sports moment...

MCAL · 2014-04-28, 14:38

Besides the whole spiking with your eyes closed (I'm no volleyball player, but I'm sure that's impossible), this was another entertaining episode.

Hazou · 2014-04-28, 14:53

So the only sports anime I have seen is Prince of Tennis. This looks interesting, but the problem I have is...let's see

I tried to watch Free! To many men getting naked for no reason. I mean I know they are swimmers, but...really.

Kuroko no Basket was a little, um...

Is this anything like Prince of Tennis? Just a bunch of bros playing sports. And not strangely implied yaoi and the only thing I am ever going to see of this series is a lot of yaoi fan fic pairing the men together.

ginger02 · 2014-04-28, 16:30

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Originally Posted by Hazou

So the only sports anime I have seen is Prince of Tennis. This looks interesting, but the problem I have is...let's see

I tried to watch Free! To many men getting naked for no reason. I mean I know they are swimmers, but...really.

Kuroko no Basket was a little, um...

Is this anything like Prince of Tennis? Just a bunch of bros playing sports. And not strangely implied yaoi and the only thing I am ever going to see of this series is a lot of yaoi fan fic pairing the men together.

Well you might see some, but not really anything major. Of course my basis for this is tumblr tags and reblogs. Nothing like Kuroko's level of pairing. heck, even Free didn't have as much as Kuroko.

Haikyuu seems to take itself less seriously than Kuroko and Prince of Tennis. It's more comedic for me anyway, but still keeps the sporty aspect.

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Originally Posted by MCAL

Besides the whole spiking with your eyes closed (I'm no volleyball player, but I'm sure that's impossible), this was another entertaining episode.

It's not impossible, but you're most likely going to miss. I think some beginners have a habit of closing their eyes sometimes during spikes.

Reckoner · 2014-04-28, 16:33

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Originally Posted by MCAL

Besides the whole spiking with your eyes closed (I'm no volleyball player, but I'm sure that's impossible), this was another entertaining episode.

Well they did say it was pretty much a fluke. Just a very convenient one at the right time

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Hopefully we don't have too many of those moments in the future.

Hazou · 2014-04-28, 16:34

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Originally Posted by ginger02

Well you might see some, but not really anything major. Of course my basis for this is tumblr tags and reblogs. Nothing like Kuroko's level of pairing. heck, even Free didn't have as much as Kuroko.

Haikyuu seems to take itself less seriously than Kuroko and Prince of Tennis. It's more comedic for me anyway, but still keeps the sporty aspect.

All right I'll give it a shot then. Thank you for answering me. You have to understand, I watch anime for a specific reason.

If I am watching a Shounen anime, I came for a reason, the fight scenes

If I am watching a reverse harem, I came for either or reason, comedy or interesting characters

If I am watching a sports anime, I came for here it comes it will blow your mind, the sports

Cloudedmind · 2014-04-28, 16:41

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Originally Posted by Reckoner

Well they did say it was pretty much a fluke. Just a very convenient one at the right time

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Hopefully we don't have too many of those moments in the future.

I'll just say this, if anyone doesn't like the whole eyes closed spiking thing, then it might be best to stop watching now.

leongsh · 2014-04-28, 17:05

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Originally Posted by Cloudedmind

I'll just say this, if anyone doesn't like the whole eyes closed spiking thing, then it might be best to stop watching now.

And Hinata will develop away from it.

Cloudedmind · 2014-04-28, 17:09

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ookamigirl · 2014-05-04, 13:50

#5

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SuitUp · 2014-05-04, 19:48

The fact that for the last couple of months I've watched only romance anime got the better of me this episode, I could not help but to wonder if the girl they introduced talking to the captain, who later apparently turns out to be a member of the volleyball team is going to be a love interest of one of our pair of protagonists.
Aside from that, it was a pretty good episode, and the upcomming practice match it's gonna be real interesting for sure, also, poor Hinata, he's not used to feeling the pressure

Guardian Enzo · 2014-05-05, 02:39

So five eps in and already Hinata got into Tanaka's pants?

Sensual Grizzly · 2014-05-05, 03:52

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Originally Posted by Guardian Enzo

So five eps in and already Hinata got into Tanaka's pants?

Oh my God, I saw this comment before I have watched the episode and was disappointed at the direction this is going. You made me chuckle.

In my opinion, this episode was weaker than the other ones. I don't know, maybe I feel this way because I have watched the other ones all at once, I am not sure. Anyway, I am kinda sad that pairing Hinata and Kageyama up to maximize their power wasn't Captain's master plan. Oh well. Looking forward to a practice match, that should be exciting!

***Pellissier*** · 2014-05-05, 04:29

I also found this episode weaker than the previous ones, mainly because they kinda overdid with the whole ridiculing Hinata thing. Ok, he's very emotional because of his inexperience, was it a reason to make so many gags about him? Imho, no.

Thankfully a second female character appeared, let's hope she'll have some meaningful role.

By the way, I've played a bit and followed several volleyball matches (including live international matches, or italian serie A when it was the league with the strongest players in the world) so I found kinda interesting that they will use Hinata as a blocker. Normally you put giants in that role because you know, they have to block, but since he can jump so high they try to go for touching/slowing down opponents' attacks. Everyone with some grasp of volleyball should know how much that would be important for the defenders.
Honestly I don't know if something like could be pulled out and work in reality. Usually small players automatically become either setters or libero, since they're basically free from attack duties. But this is fiction, so I liked the unconventional approach, I thought he was gonna become just another spiker, but thinking better about it, the whole practice match with quick attacks was quite the hint (quick attacks are mostly done by blockers).

Cloudedmind · 2014-05-05, 12:29

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Originally Posted by Guardian Enzo

So five eps in and already Hinata got into Tanaka's pants?

Now, if only he could get into Kageyama's and then a good portion of the fandom will be happy.

Michimiya made me wish the girls volleyball team could get a spin off series.

Sensual Grizzly · 2014-05-06, 00:00

Well, they knew, that choosing him as a blocker is unusual. That's why they had all explaining to do and etc. The team wasn't sure, if this would work.

I felt that this one was weaker because nothing major has happened. They just finished their match and got ready for the practice match. That's it. No realizations or something dramatic. which would change a plot a bit. At least that is how I feel. ^^

Lota · 2014-05-11, 05:38

Ah, this show just makes me really really happy ^^

ookamigirl · 2014-05-11, 08:14

#6

Spoiler for plot:

#7

Spoiler for plot:

2014-04-27, 15:19	Link #82
Sensual Grizzly Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Lithuania	I am TOTALLY not a sports person, but I liked these four episodes, they were pretty entertaining. Although I get quite easily entertained if it helps with my procrastination. Ehem... Back to the topic. Spoiler for Plot spoilers: I love how well thought was the plan of the Captain (sorry, I don't remember the name). He understood that their abilities combined together would be one of the greatest forces their team could get. He understood, that getting into the team was all Hinata could want, so that's why he made more conditions for Kageyama. Only this way they could actually put their rivalry aside and start cooperating. Episode 4 was really cool exactly because Captains actions have earned some amazing results - the way Hinata and Kageyama paired up for that match and their realizations were truly heatwarming! Looking forward to Episode 5!

2014-04-28, 14:53	Link #85
Hazou Immortal Flames Join Date: Apr 2014	So the only sports anime I have seen is Prince of Tennis. This looks interesting, but the problem I have is...let's see I tried to watch Free! To many men getting naked for no reason. I mean I know they are swimmers, but...really. Kuroko no Basket was a little, um... Is this anything like Prince of Tennis? Just a bunch of bros playing sports. And not strangely implied yaoi and the only thing I am ever going to see of this series is a lot of yaoi fan fic pairing the men together. __________________ Burn strongly and freely, my immortal flames.

2014-05-04, 13:50	Link #92
ookamigirl Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011	#5 Spoiler for plot: Tanaka & Hinata gloating was fun ^^ It was a good match. So, finally, they made the team. The typical cartoon sound at 10th minute was a nice surprise. The upcoming practice match should be a blast. Can't wait to see that! Hinata sure was feeling the pressure.. __________________ My Blog --> ookami

2014-05-05, 04:29	Link #96
*Pellissier* ♪~ Daydreaming ~♪ Graphic Designer Administrator Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Italy	I also found this episode weaker than the previous ones, mainly because they kinda overdid with the whole ridiculing Hinata thing. Ok, he's very emotional because of his inexperience, was it a reason to make so many gags about him? Imho, no. Thankfully a second female character appeared, let's hope she'll have some meaningful role. By the way, I've played a bit and followed several volleyball matches (including live international matches, or italian serie A when it was the league with the strongest players in the world) so I found kinda interesting that they will use Hinata as a blocker. Normally you put giants in that role because you know, they have to block, but since he can jump so high they try to go for touching/slowing down opponents' attacks. Everyone with some grasp of volleyball should know how much that would be important for the defenders. Honestly I don't know if something like could be pulled out and work in reality. Usually small players automatically become either setters or libero, since they're basically free from attack duties. But this is fiction, so I liked the unconventional approach, I thought he was gonna become just another spiker, but thinking better about it, the whole practice match with quick attacks was quite the hint (quick attacks are mostly done by blockers). __________________

2014-05-11, 05:38	Link #99
Lota Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Age: 29	Ah, this show just makes me really really happy ^^ __________________

2014-04-27, 14:12	Link #81
ginger02 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012	Gosh I'm loving this show. Probably one of my favorites from the season. The characters and music really make it, along with all the comedy. It has the perfect balance, whereas many sports shows can have too much drama and angst sometimes.

2014-04-28, 14:38	Link #84
MCAL Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012	Besides the whole spiking with your eyes closed (I'm no volleyball player, but I'm sure that's impossible), this was another entertaining episode.

2014-05-04, 19:48	Link #93
SuitUp ¡Gracias Totales! Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Entre caníbales... Age: 31	The fact that for the last couple of months I've watched only romance anime got the better of me this episode, I could not help but to wonder if the girl they introduced talking to the captain, who later apparently turns out to be a member of the volleyball team is going to be a love interest of one of our pair of protagonists. Aside from that, it was a pretty good episode, and the upcomming practice match it's gonna be real interesting for sure, also, poor Hinata, he's not used to feeling the pressure

2014-05-06, 00:00	Link #98
Sensual Grizzly Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Lithuania	Well, they knew, that choosing him as a blocker is unusual. That's why they had all explaining to do and etc. The team wasn't sure, if this would work. I felt that this one was weaker because nothing major has happened. They just finished their match and got ready for the practice match. That's it. No realizations or something dramatic. which would change a plot a bit. At least that is how I feel. ^^

2014-05-11, 08:14	Link #100
ookamigirl Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011	#6 Spoiler for plot: sigh Hinata is totally hopeless. His nervousness is through the roof. Poor guy really can't take pressure well. It's just a practice match, but still... OMG! First set was a disaster. Hinata totally unintentionally sabotaged the match. Kageyama's little talk with him seem to have done the trick. Great episode! #7 Spoiler for plot: Kageyama actually admires someone. Now that's something I didn't think I would ever see. Oikawa was one scary good player with a really good eye. He spotted their weaknesses in a flash. Still, Hinata is amazing in his own way. I'm glad he saved the day ^^ Karasuno needs to train hard for the tournament. That is if they want to win. __________________ My Blog --> ookami Last edited by ookamigirl; 2014-05-18 at 10:22.