Haikyuu!!: Karasuno Koukou VS Shiratorizawa Gakuen Koukou Episode 3 Discussion

acotede said:

One thing Haikyuu has done especially well is give us an underdog team of well-developed characters. Most of the backstories and relationships have been carefully built upon over time, making them especially powerful in this third season. It also doesn't lag too much to build tension, something I've noticed other sports anime do all the time. It gives us the right pace and a diverse cast.

johnyjohny said:
I don't necessarily agree with that. This match for example is completely without tension since there is nothing at stake. That is the biggest problem with the last matches of Haikyuu is that they are playing matches but there really is nothing to fight for en they are filling it in with lot's of comedy and talking instead which just takes away the tension. Also it is kind of a shame when you are able to vary quit good in character creation but only actually play against one character (Ushijima in this matter, and even he just used to be suddenly there somewhere in the story). It would be a lot better if they where actually playing a team that is properly developed along the story which also would bring more tension. It's a good kids anime and there never really is a reason they must win at all cost. But with 9.04 rating MAL makes it seem they build a well grafted thrilling detailed story in just 3 eps time, in other words that's just laughable. Don't get me wrong it's a good anime, but wouldn't want to name it with a Hajime no Ippo or a Slam dunk.

DonQuixote93 said:


What the flip are talking about? Ushijima was introduced in season 1. And no, they're not focusing the game on him, what about Tendou, Goshiki, Leon?

As to what are they fighting for:
1) They want to go to the nationals.
2) If they go to the nationals they'll probably face with Nekoma and have their decisive match there. That's what both of the teams and their coaches want. Do you remember how Karasuno's teacher convinced Ukai to become the coach in the first place? Probably not.
3) If Karasuno loses one match it's game over for the 3rd years. No nationals. No rematch with Nekoma. If you watched the previous season and the flashbacks you'll know what the old Karasuno captain said and the promise that Daichi made.

How much attention did you pay to season 2? Did you only skip through the scenese? This so called tension which you're ignorantly saying that this anime lacks was built there.

johnyjohny said:
Lol you mad son?
I meant real story not the usual poor 3rd years missing the tournament cliche thing. Story like that weights on the match, like they did in S2 of Kuroko no Basket. What i mean besides the usual sportive sports goals, they also need something other that is also depending on the match. Sick kids or dying people for example you name it. Also Tendou, Goshiki and Leon happen to be there but they got 0 development before the match my boy. They are the supporting characters of the supporting characters. And i think that is a shame since most character designs of the anime are petty good yet they just stay fill material. But i explained that already. In a nutshell the anime needs to be less of a good kids anime if it really want's to bring in the tension, becouse now it is mainly the writer chewing for you when something is a happy, sad, epic or tens moment and does not let the watcher feel that himself. It actually is a pretty simple story writing now i think about it.

Cowheart said:


Haikyuu isn't supposed to be a copy of Kuroko no Basket, it's always been more realistic and the "simple story writing" is what makes Haikyuu a great anime. Kuroko is meant to be over-the-top, that's why the more dramatic story works for that series. I enjoy both very highly by the way, Kuroko for the excitement and Haikyuu for the realism.

These are high schoolers playing a sport. Most high schoolers don't deal with dying people unless they're very unlucky. It's perfectly fine that their motivation is to make nationals and play as much as they can before they graduate.

Sawamurab said:
Este anime me emociona demasiado. Esta temporada es brutaaaal

The_Fan said:
I am sure that Tsukki will be the star of this final, and he will be the Key to stop Ushujima.

Good, because he is definetly my favourite character in this anime.

johnyjohny said:
You can't deny it is less thrilling, btw i don't expect Haiykuu to be like KnB tho. Those are indeed different styled shonen. Also i don't fully agree with that statement since Haiykuu has a lot of melodrama, that just can't be denied. The matches would just be more thrilling when more is at stake, i mean c'mon why do i need to explain this, that is pretty obvious. I mean just a little quarrel like story beforehand between the teams would do the trick. It gives more tension in the match and more character development on the opponents side. Only a little less comedy and you have yourself some match that can be taken seriously again.

Red_Ranger_Wien said:


tbh Haikyuu is way more thrilling than Kuroko precisely because it doesn't have all the extra baggage attached. No stupid superpowers, no overly melodramatic stakes. Just super passionate volleyball for the sake of being the best.

johnyjohny said:
Are you saying that Haikyuu is not melodrama?

Red_Ranger_Wien said:


I am in fact saying that Haikyuu is not melodrama

johnyjohny said:
lol, when people tell you haikyuu has totally no melodrama

xEzioAuditore said:


Nishinoya & Tsukki are the best !

But I think Hinata will (as usual) score the match point. Hinata must have a dialogue about the "concrete" thing after the win.

silverwalls said:
tsukki was awesome this episode! i love how much he has grown on me, while in season one i just thought of him as that douche haha

Red_Ranger_Wien said:


Not being a melodrama /=/ having zero dramatic moments over characters acting dramatic

johnyjohny said:
I don't necessarily agree with that. This match for example is completely without tension since there is nothing at stake. That is the biggest problem with the last matches of Haikyuu is that they are playing matches but there really is nothing to fight for en they are filling it in with lot's of comedy and talking instead which just takes away the tension. Also it is kind of a shame when you are able to vary quit good in character creation but only actually play against one character (Ushijima in this matter, and even he just used to be suddenly there somewhere in the story). It would be a lot better if they where actually playing a team that is properly developed along the story which also would bring more tension. It's a good kids anime and there never really is a reason they must win at all cost. But with 9.04 rating MAL makes it seem they build a well grafted thrilling detailed story in just 3 eps time, in other words that's just laughable. Don't get me wrong it's a good anime, but wouldn't want to name it with a Hajime no Ippo or a Slam dunk.