Mar 26, 2016
This is my first review and I may actually sound biased but this is how this anime was for me.
WARNING: HAS SOME SPOILERS.
*PLOT: 9/10
-NEGATIVE POINTS:
1) PREDICTABLE. "Karasuno: A fallen powerhouse"
Let's face it, we all know where this anime will lead to. It's actually predictable but what makes you continue watching it? It's because of the questions: "What will they do?", "How will they face the opponent?" and the like--- in short, it's because of the series of events and curiosity itself.
2) UNREALISTIC PLAYS. Well, I only have two plays in mind and the first was the time when Hinata jumped to reach for
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the ball and landed on the wall. It was their match with Johzenji, if I'm not mistaken. Their captain called him "mini-spider man." The second one was when Oikawa sent a toss to Iwaizumi from the other side of a net. Yes, you can set it there but it's impossible for it to be on point, you know. Yeah, this is an anime so I shouldn't expect it to be 'oh-so-realistic' all the time but that plays killed the realistic feel that I had while watching the match.
-POSITIVE POINTS:
1) DEVELOPMENT. This season successfully showed how Karasuno picked themselves back up after losing in the Interhigh in Season 1. From the training camp up to the matches, they didn't fail to show the changes and developments.
2) PACING. It wasn't too bad either. It wasn't too fast nor too slow.
3) HUMOR: Haikyuu!! wouldn't be Haikyuu!! if it weren't for the tandems like Kageyama-Hinata (Hinata, you dumbass!), Nishinoya-Tanaka (Call me senpai!), Oikawa-Iwaizumi (I'll punch you!) and the like. They sure know where to insert those funny scenes. You would go from an intense "gwaaah!" to a loud "hahahaha!" real quick. It lightens up the mood during matches and adds to the enjoyment.
*CHARACTERS: 10/10
1) DISTINCTION. Each of them has a unique trait that stands out. You wouldn't mistake anyone for someone else. For example, if you say "clever and uninspired," the first one that you'll think of is Tsukki, right?
Also, I like how one team differs from another. They emphasized that teams have their own way of winning.
2) REALISTIC. Aside from the play that I've mentioned earlier… well, this is self-explanatory. You can see it in the anime yourself.
3) GROWTH. "I feel like we're getting in sync more." -Daichi. Growth is the most important factor in this anime and I think they carried it out very well. You can see how they adjust to every match. They did a great job showing how much they've improved not only their skills, but also their personalities as well.
4) SIDE STORIES. I liked how they gave focus to the other characters whom we didn't really notice that much in the 1st season. I thought that I'd only see a glimpse of their side stories but I was wrong. I was actually surprised that they gave Yamaguchi a whole episode. Hands down to that. Showing those back stories made me understand them more and I actually felt like I was connected to them.
*ANIMATION/ART: 8/10
The animation and art was good, just enough to keep the hype and emotions going. Unfortunately, some parts were "recycled." If you'd watch the episodes continuously, you would notice. It was like getting a scrap from a scene and just moving it to another. It would've been better if they varied those moves. Oh, the flashbacks were cool, by the way.
*MUSIC: 9/10
Just like the funny scenes, they know when to put the sound effects and background music. It was on point and it helped the scene's feels flow naturally. The voice actors did a great job and the OST were fine too but "Fly High!" was the one that stood out to me the most. Aside from the fact that its lyrics have a nice message, its rhythm gets you ready for the episode, instilling excitement to the watcher.
*ENJOYMENT: 10/10
I've watch this anime many times already but I still feel like I haven't had enough of it. There's just something about it that hooks you up and makes you want to watch it all over again.
*OVERALL: 10/10
Haikyuu!!, up to the first season and now, exceeded all of my expectations. It may have some flaws but hey, no anime's perfectly made. That's why I'm still giving this a 10. :) It is indeed a must-watch. May you be a volleyball or non-volleyball player/fan, you will surely enjoy watching this anime.
Reviewer’s Rating: 10
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