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Nov 15, 2020 1:58 AM

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The captain is a really cool character. Too bad he isn't a regular on the court.

I can't wait for Tsukishima to prove that other middle block wrong.
Nov 15, 2020 4:25 AM

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Really good ep, nothing jarring animation-wise, the few plays we had were pretty good especially that Kageyama block.

And I already love Kita, his voice, his design, his story, the music during his flashback was awesome. I love how by always doing things correctly over and over he was rewarded with the captain title, him who never wanted applause or fame, and that's why it brought him to tears.

I don't really know how much is left to the match, but knowing some of the animators supposedly working on the show have barely showed up yet, I'm really hoping to see some real good sakuga sequences in the next few eps.
Nov 15, 2020 11:58 AM
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it seems like they might be setting up for karasuno to win the semi finals at the end of this season and then a full season gets dedicated to the final (like shiritorizawa)
Nov 15, 2020 12:15 PM

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This was the best episode of the season imo.

The pacing was good. The Inarizaki's captain is definitely an interesting character.

But, till now, Hinata did not get any major role in this season.
Nov 15, 2020 4:17 PM

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Kita's backstory was pretty nice. Great episode and what a game.
Nov 16, 2020 4:40 PM
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EdTheAlchemist said:
Really good episode, loved the backstory on Kita. Time for the final set.

I 100% agree to this I really can't wait for the next episode. I know i shouldn't be surprised but kKgeyama still amazes me. Kita is such an interesting character i like that they delved in and explored his character in the way they did. Amazing as always*❀⑅*❀⑅
Nov 16, 2020 6:11 PM
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Best episode of the season, everything-wise.

It was awesome to see Kita animated, what a character.

As a manga-reader, I hope the studio saved their best "production teams" for the 5 remaining episodes. If animation and direction are good, I can guarantee you all that we are getting some legendary episodes.
Nov 17, 2020 9:15 AM
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Holy cow! That was a very interesting episode. Didn't realize the time passing by in this whole episode.
Nov 17, 2020 11:34 AM

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I'm really disappointed I though this match will be as good as the Shiratorizawa match it's surprisingly not even half good, the 2 Aoba Josai matches also too good comparing to this
Nov 17, 2020 7:24 PM
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Much better than last episode in every aspect, that's for sure.

Hopefully we have a strong end to this season, which has been kinda disappointing so far, to be honest.
Nov 18, 2020 2:40 AM

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Finally, dont have any problems with the animation in this episode
And Kita is a nice character. Haikyuu getting fun again!!

Looking forward to watch rintarou vs tsukishima
Nov 18, 2020 10:28 AM

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I'm just excited to see bb Noya honestly can't wait to hear his backstory after 4 seasons
Nov 19, 2020 12:13 AM
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My heart melted for Kita this episode, teared up when he cried.

Nov 19, 2020 7:55 AM

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Kita's a good boi. Good episode.
Nov 20, 2020 1:25 AM

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It's official, Inarizaki is my most favorite opponent team so far. And goddamn look at Karasuno with that powerful start. It's really scary how fucking fast they adapt. In the first set when Hinata jumped so fucking high but forgot to hit the ball, I think it was Atsumu who said they're still trying some things out and he's pissed because they're trying things out with their team which was second placers last year, Inarizaki is even called the ultimate challengers probably for this reason. And now that commentating dude said Karasuno is extreme and still using trial and error. Fucking hell can you imagine the still hidden potential Karasuno has? They got what it takes to be at the top and I can't wait to see it happen.
Nov 24, 2020 5:44 PM

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This was yet another intense episode, Kita is really good at defense, and the back story was good.

So they lose at the second set, but I hope they will win on this one, that block that Kageyama gives was amazing.
Feb 14, 2021 8:47 PM

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Wahhh!! I love Shinsuke, he's my type of guy ️ ️♡ ♥💕❤ ️

Kansai dialect is so lovely kyahhh
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May 18, 2021 1:40 PM
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I have so much respect for Kita, and wow that was a great block from Kageyama.
Jun 2, 2021 9:25 PM

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Good episode...the 3rd set has begun and both sides are goin all out...lets see how this turns out
Jul 13, 2021 1:58 PM
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"Aoyama-kun is a clean freak" vibes! A player thats calm, cool, collected and confident is such a good asset to have on a team. What a deep roster inarizaki has, dude's a machine but he's been sitting on the bench. PLUS he's apparently the captain??! I guess someone of his character would probably be best suited to keep the team in check. Kita is just a total back-bone and an absolute unit I hope they put him in again in the remaining episodes

Also love how asahi just admits that he sucks at cheering people up LOL

Next episode: "HERO"??? Episode 54 of AOT, also titled "hero" is one of the best single episodes of anime ever put to screen. Is this next episode of haikyuu going to live up to having that name?? !!
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Nov 6, 2021 5:48 PM

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One thing i don't like about Haikyuu is how it always seems like the players kind of forgot all they learned before, like how Nishinoya is sometimes shown as really precise with receives, even using his foot, or receiving twice after each other with Ushijima, and then here even seemingly normal stuff he can't catch. I know these can change course but come on, be a bit more consistent. Asahi also seems to have fallen back, for a supposed ace.
Either way, I'm sure they will win this one, and then go against Nekoma again. I can kind of see them losing that one this time, but if not, Karasuno will probably lose against the team with the other small kid (as a rival to Hinata) or the ugly guy with the mask. I doubt they will be good enough to win this entire tournament.
Nov 30, 2022 12:25 AM

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Why not 25-0? Ball is changing its route like 5 times in the air? Serving is %90 of the game? "your completely average, non-regular, didn't even play ball in middle and high school guy" comes in and miracle dig after miracle dig... This season is comical.
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Feb 7, 2023 12:08 PM

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I definitely like Kita, his backstory is interesting and I love how he makes everyone on that team scared, even Suna. I'm really waiting for Tsukishima to block on of Suna's spike, that moment has to happen.

Now, for the third set!
Come on man,where is that Noragami season 3 masterpiece.We want it, Bones!

Apr 7, 2023 7:40 AM
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Another beautiful character episode, even though not from the maincast.
Still very enjoyable when this show makes time to explain the side characters motivations and point of view.
Jul 30, 2023 10:09 AM

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The captain is a very cool character !

Avocie said:
Another beautiful character episode, even though not from the maincast.
Still very enjoyable when this show makes time to explain the side characters motivations and point of view.

fr, these moments are so chill and comfy
Aug 27, 2023 3:52 PM

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shinsuke had been entered the game, done something like two moves, and he already declared as irizaua secret ace just like this. while i like twists, this feels too much plot convenience to make irizaua stronger. they are strong already, what's the point in making them stronger?
not that i complain about character development, but it just feels as the story makes characters out of the blue, rathe than stick to those it has built.

maybe because i'm tired, but i felt most of this episode was only setting the obstacles that karasuno needs to overcome.
it feels though that noya going to have shining time.
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Oct 29, 2023 6:51 AM
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looks like tsukki is going to shine next ep and he'll probably start shutting down the attacker who keeps getting past him as well as oiji
Jun 5, 2024 4:27 AM
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nice i like it love love
Jun 11, 2024 3:56 PM
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INARIZAKI IS ANNOYING HOLY FUCK
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