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Nov 28, 2020 11:55 AM

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Same as most others. Best episode this season (so far..)! And I have the Hinata comeback I have been waiting for. Just when all seemed lost he appeared. <3 I am so pumped for the next episode!!
Nov 28, 2020 11:59 AM

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Best episode of the season by far. I had those classic "I'm so fucking happy" tears in my eyes. God damn that's that Haikyuu magic I've been waiting for.

NICE-OO RECIEVE-OO!!!!!!
Nov 28, 2020 12:43 PM
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Undoubtedly the best episode of the season so far!
Goosebumps all the time and I was just cheering so hard watching the episode!
Nov 28, 2020 12:46 PM
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Florent3571 said:
YES ! YES ! YES ! THIS IS THE HAIKYUU I FELL IN LOVE WITH !

Finally we had a play where I had to hold my breath because of how fucking intense it was. Not only was there actual great animation, but they really nailed the rythm which is what I think hurt the match the most this season. Each shot flew extremly well into the next and noone was left room to breath with.

Oh man that Hinata receive oh god that was so great. I hope the rest of the season is as good because it's the only way I could give it above a 6 or 7.


definitely agree. Hinata, my boy, saved the day. Best episode so far in this season.
we needed this. :/ hope to feel the same energy and tension for the episodes left.
Nov 28, 2020 2:08 PM

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Much better episode. Finally I can feel the tension that this season lacked.

Hinata being based yet again haha. He doesn't know what fear is I swear!
Nov 28, 2020 2:09 PM
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Finally. We need to wait 9 episodes to see a good one. Everything was on point. Good draws and animation and good writing. The season is still going slow. This match should be over by now. If is not over this mean this season will be all about this game and ta short after match. This means that is a huge probability that they will lose =(
Nov 28, 2020 2:45 PM

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Which episode!

Hinata and her CRAZY reception!! He saves his team even if they don't win the point! What a treat!
Nov 28, 2020 2:46 PM

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incredible episode, that was so good!
Nov 28, 2020 4:14 PM

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Gone are the days when Hinata received the ball with his face, gone are the days when he failed to receive the ball properly and the opponent ends up scoring. Cause that receive wasn't good it was perfect, definitely not a fluke. All the embarrassing and cringey shit he had to go through just to practice with the chosen players in that camp, all that hardwork as the ball boy just to be given the chance to receive the ball from the players practicing their spikes, all that for this one fucking moment. And it was all worth it.
Nov 28, 2020 6:20 PM

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A very good episode, Inarazaki turned the game around and Karasuno started to lose his morale, but thanks to a reception from Hinata they were able to counterattack even though they couldn't make the point it was a great scene.
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Nov 28, 2020 10:14 PM

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Holy crap, such a fantastic episode!!
- The shot of Inarizaki and their banner! I got chills!!
- Hinata's receive. Wow. I was holding my breath for that moment and that rally was so intense.
- The montage of all the shit that Hinata had to hear in order to become better made me feel all the feels. Such an incredible moment.
- Kageyama refusing to acknowledge Hinata was hilarious as expected
So happy with the quality and the tone.


Nov 28, 2020 10:50 PM

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Undeniably an epic episode. The animation was really good too!!!! This is Haikyuu. Perfect blend of game, tension, story, humour & great animation to match.

Hinata made me cry uwuuuuuu, that definitely made it to Haikyuu’s greatest moments. That was sooo good. His ball-boy training really paid off. So proud of him once again.

10/10 episode ♡







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Nov 28, 2020 11:48 PM
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Why my eyes feel wet on that moment??? Holy shit...
Nov 29, 2020 2:07 AM

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Easily my favourite episode of this season.

Inarazaki showed why they're one of the best teams in the country right now. Seeing them with their team banner behind them gave me chills!

Hinata receiving the ball had me fanboying. That entire point felt so intense! It was hurt not seeing them get the point.

Hinata really did a good job of accidentally cheering the team up at the end.
Nov 29, 2020 9:30 AM
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That analogy of hunger also perfectly explains why shounen MC's turn me back to life.
Nov 29, 2020 10:51 AM

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Best episode of the season! That was hype and what I liked about Haikyuu in the first place.
Nov 29, 2020 1:17 PM
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adbeaver said:
NICEEE RECEEIVEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!! Goosebumps throughout the whole episode ever since that long awaited clean receive.

Also can't forget the philosophy bomb Osamu dropped this episode on Hinata's hunger. A Haikyuuesque way to end the episode.


Non realated but What anime is your signature ?

Yeah that hunger quote was cool !
Nov 29, 2020 3:15 PM

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Best episode of the season which doesn't say a lot because honestly I feel like every episode should've been on this level of animation & direction instead of the constant flashbacks every episode. My only complaint is the Hinata receive felt like it was lacking something, I don't know what but it just didn't really feel that hype to me. If the last 3 episodes are on this level I'll probably give it an 8, if not it's still a 6-7 which is gonna suck because I usually rate Haikyuu 9 or 10. Hopefully Season 5 isn't as bad as this season has been.
I sacrifice
Nov 29, 2020 3:43 PM

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Finally some good fucking food. As everybody else agrees, the best episode of the whole season so far.
Nov 29, 2020 3:45 PM

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freizel said:

Non realated but What anime is your signature ?

Yeah that hunger quote was cool !


It's from a mecha anime called SSSS.Gridman
Nov 29, 2020 3:58 PM

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Damn what an intense rally.

Hinata with that receive tho holy.

I hope Karasuno comes back tho they are so close to catching up!
Nov 29, 2020 11:22 PM

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A good episode !!
The match is getting intense.

Hinata receiving the ball was really amazing.
Glad that he got some screen time in this episode :)
Nov 30, 2020 7:01 AM

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Back to form!! That was amazing!
Feels like Hinata has been taking the back seat all season, glad to see him back finally!
Nov 30, 2020 10:06 AM
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God, how good was this episode!! My heart hasn't beaten so fast in a long time. When I watched this episode I felt like yes, that's why I love Haikyuu. I had forgotten how excited I was from the previous seasons, I finally feel full of life I can't take this anymore (̂ ˃̥̥̥ ˑ̫ ˂̥̥̥ )̂ This has been by far the best episode this season.
By the way, my Instagram feed is full of Oikawa's ear ≧(´▽`)≦ Can't wait for the next episode
Nov 30, 2020 10:24 AM
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jemmo said:
THIS EPISODE JUST SAVED THE SEASON
seriously, this is what i adore about haikyuu, and it made me so happy it brought me to tears, having proof that the show hadn't lost it and still had that magic there. everything was perfect. the build up with karasuno being stuffed for so many points, inarizaki getting the upper hand. it all culminated to the brilliant moment of hinata pulling off that amazing recieve. and i love that it didn't just end there! the whole play was so nail-biting and as someone who hasn't read the manga up to this point, not knowing what was going to happen, i truly was on the edge of my seat. the rally was incredible, watching inarizaki not giving up the break point and for a second i was heart-broken that, despite thinking they had the upper hand for both their plays, ultimately karasuno lost the point. but then in true haikyuu style, hinata just has to be hinata and be all goofy and positive and rile kageyama up. and even though they didn't get the point, hinata managed to light a fire under everyone's ass, and the metaphor the twins used of them being hungrier after getting a bite of food works so well. ending the episode knowing karasuno is about to bring it 10000% had me both jamming to the outro and desperate to see what happens next, all the more bc its kageyama focused and DAMN IS THAT OIKAWA I SEE?!!!
really though, what a perfect episode. truly an incredible moment thats's up there with the last points of an aobo johsai game or a play in the shiratorizawa match. and im so so so glad they delivered it so so well. haikyuu has still got it!!!!!!!!!!!!


ah you said it perfectly! this is exactly how i feel. it is definitely the best episode of the season. can't wait for the next episode :)
Nov 30, 2020 8:00 PM
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This was a fantastic episode. The best of them all this season. I predicted Hinata's moment but it still gave me chills.
Nov 30, 2020 8:03 PM
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RaZn_ said:
Best episode of the season which doesn't say a lot because honestly I feel like every episode should've been on this level of animation & direction instead of the constant flashbacks every episode. My only complaint is the Hinata receive felt like it was lacking something, I don't know what but it just didn't really feel that hype to me. If the last 3 episodes are on this level I'll probably give it an 8, if not it's still a 6-7 which is gonna suck because I usually rate Haikyuu 9 or 10. Hopefully Season 5 isn't as bad as this season has been.


Exactly agree about the flashback stuff. Finally some continuous action, tense moments and plays that give chills. That's what is great about Haikyuu, not cutting the action for 5 minutes of past flashbacks! It took them long enough to return to form but this episode was the really the quality I expect from a show like Haikyuu.

While the season overall I don't think will rate it anything higher than 7/10 at the end due to the sheer problems it has, this episode was easily 10/10. Just flawless all around.
Dec 2, 2020 2:58 AM
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Oh my god, oh my god, oh my fucking Goodness!!! It was soooo intense and Hinata was amazing in this one. By far this is my favorite episode😂
Inarazaki coach thinks their spirit is broken and then just a beat later Hinata is like "Did you see my receive?" Hahahaha way to go Hinata!! Can't wait for the next episode! Karasuno is gonna soar!!!!
Dec 2, 2020 4:44 AM
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It was amazing. The way Hinata received the ball was amazing, especially his facial features when talking to the team. I love how there was a struggle between Inarizaki and Karasuno after Hinata received the ball. Also Miya Osamu's speech about Hinata was great too.
Dec 2, 2020 7:10 PM

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Episodes like this is why I love Haikyu
What a beautiful Duwang
Dec 4, 2020 2:47 AM
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My favorite episode of the season so far. It's just so nice to see all the efforts and hard work hinata made being a ball boy paid off during this match. Words simply can't describe my feelings right now. I'm really really happy for him ꈍᴗꈍ
Dec 4, 2020 3:51 AM

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Best episode so far.
Dec 4, 2020 8:26 AM

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Really late on reviewing this episode but I'll say something anyway.

I wasn't too impressed by the first half of the episode as most of the hits were pretty average and whenever there was a "dramatic" play, it just didn't give off that deep emotional impact. It was mostly the way they drew the scenes like when they were frozen and not moving. It looked like they barely put any effort into it. Also, some of the sounds was cut off and didn't flow very well as the scenes changed.

However, around the part where Hinata receives the ball, the match gets really interesting and that rally was really amazing to watch. Everything after the intermission was basically great so it makes up for the first half.

Oh and the way Osamu used food as a part of his analogy was fun and clever; I found it interesting.

One of the best eps so far for me, can't wait to see more.
Dec 7, 2020 8:38 AM

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Hinata, you little sunshine! X3 Our sunflower is the Karasuno's precious gem afterall and we all know it ;3 Kageyama is lying to himself lol He definetly prised Hinata! >w>

This battle is getting very tough and if Karasuno misses this last set, it's Game Over :( And on top of that, they won't play the final match with Nekoma ;-; Hopefully they'll turn the tables in time.

No one cares, but... I noted something is off about the scorer doing the Score Sheet. I observed the details and I found that he have an "Invisible" Pen XD I mean, he's writing something, but the pen is not there! Come on Mappa!! How could you forget this small detail?? You are better than this! X(

Great episode! Oikawa?? I wonder what's up? >.>

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Dec 7, 2020 10:45 AM

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This was just such a beauty of an episode, finally felt like I was watching Haikyuu again..
Dec 11, 2020 10:23 AM
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WHAT WAS THAT??????????????

THIS WAS PERFECTION, I'LL TELL YOU.

Dec 11, 2020 10:27 AM
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Sorofia said:
WHAT WAS THAT??????????????

THIS WAS PERFECTION, I'LL TELL YOU.



I've been waiting so long for Hinata's receive :3
The humor was on point. Animation? Flawless. It got me chills the whole time.

Thank you, Haikyuu. I love you.
Dec 17, 2020 10:28 PM
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That rally was sooo intense! Best episode so far. I'm very hyped now omg.
Jan 1, 2021 8:29 AM
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Kageyama's face when he was "I won't say it. I won't say it". Priceless.

Awesome ep.
Jan 7, 2021 9:05 AM
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Best episode so far. It was very intense.
Jan 10, 2021 4:02 AM

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This episode reminded me why I loved Haikyuu 5 years ago. Totally insane!
Feb 4, 2021 8:10 PM
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This was such an inspirational episode.
Feb 14, 2021 8:49 PM

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The long rally makes me stop my breath!! It's already a good start by Hinata but still the point goes to Inarizaki >,< and he still cheer/motivate his teammates. He's really simple minded baby :)
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Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.
Mar 26, 2021 8:34 PM
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That's what I'm talking about Hinata amazing receive the whole team on lock now
Apr 11, 2021 9:36 AM
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Loved this ep!! I was waiting for that NICE RECEIVE since like the middle of to the top s1. I really love how Hinata cheers up everyone easily in the worst moments. :D
May 3, 2021 1:43 PM

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Finally a good moment that made the first few seasons so memorable.
Hinata just keeps upping everyone's mood so much and I love it.
May 9, 2021 8:52 PM

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It was a good second half of the episode, but honestly, I'm so sick of this match I don't even care who wins anymore.

Well I wouldn't say I don't care who wins, as I want Karasuno to win this match, but my hype for when they beat Shiritorizawa or the episodes airing during season 3 aren't there any more. The slow pacing and constant flashbacks are getting on my nerves that it's hard to get invested in the match. Animation is probably the number 1 thing everyone complains about the show now, so I won't pry into that subject as I'm pretty sure somebody has taken the time outta their day to create a whole rant about it already. This whole match, I believe, should've lasted maximum 8-10 episodes. I think they are already dragging it out way too long and I think only hardcore Haikyuu are the only ones actually genuinely enjoying this. Or maybe people are just forcing themselves to "like" it at this point.


I also felt the same way. I don't get this feeling like how I did with the previous seasons. Way too many flashbacks. This episode wasn't all too bad though. Hopefully things will pick up. 3 more episodes left!
Jun 3, 2021 2:24 AM

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Wow Hinata was awesome out their with his observation and reacting skills although they lost that point...the boys are just getting warmed up...this match just gets me so excited :)
Oct 12, 2022 9:52 AM

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Rewatching haikyuu again and this episode always blows me away think it might be my favorite ep in the whole series
Nov 6, 2022 4:18 AM

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Let's go, Hinata!


What is a fluke anyway, but a chance you manage to grab after putting all the required work?
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