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Feb 6, 2016 10:22 AM
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Ooh good match. Hinata is still trying pretty hard on the field although I wasn't too impressed this episode. Loved the spirit of both teams going at it though and there's some mind games too.

Pretty exciting stuff. I like how both teams also show respect to each other despite some intimidating at first.
Feb 6, 2016 11:58 AM
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Just when I thought that this wasn't going to end as hype as the last match, I end up eating my words lol

Really proud of Ennoshita once more but now it's time for best boy Oikawa to win too :D
TokoyaFeb 6, 2016 12:31 PM
Feb 6, 2016 12:45 PM
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Hinata to Kageyama: Why do you have to break my heart like that?

My mind: yaoi-dj, yaoi-dj, yaoi-dj.

Amazing episode, so many great and funny moments. Especially at the end with the four simpletons stuffing their faces and Hinata and Kageyama throwing punches^^
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Feb 6, 2016 12:50 PM
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Loved whenever Hinata and Kageyama were throwing punches at each other. Ennoshita feeling bad about his performance in the match was all too relatable; glad that Yamaguchi's taking charge. Nice episode.
Feb 6, 2016 12:50 PM
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This episode started great, with two of hq!!'s beauties

Futakuchi is salt™


relationship goals kagehina aggresive love





Finally next episode we'll see best- I mean my favorite match :>
Feb 6, 2016 12:50 PM
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The line: " A good jumps starts from a good footing" just resonated so vibrantly throughout the recent episodes, it's just such a "feel good" moment, this was simply awesome!

Ennoshita grasping the concept that it is normal to be bad at something at the start, but it is that moment that marks on where he begins to be sort of good. Just pure bliss this episode was, Ennoshita's future chances is definitely something to look forward to.

To think Karasuno would get weaker by the minute. Well, guess again!
Feb 6, 2016 12:52 PM
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Man those Diving receive penalties did wonders! Dat Hinata save followed by an immediate counter was so epic. And the Rebound allowing him to retry he used later was amazing too. He's improved so much. Lol'd at Bakuto's "someone's praising me" XD

Kageyama and Hinata's fights were so lol

Loved the way they won. Props to Chikara. Really happy for him putting in all that work and getting praised by Noya at receiving and by Daichi at the end. And what makes it even better is the fact he's not satisfied. He'll be awesome in the future.

Funniest scene was definitely "He's so pumped about going to the bathroom" "He probably needs to take a shit" "at least say poop, ur so vulgar Kageyama" XD

And let the hypu match commence. Although it's kinda obvious who'll win for plot purposes and OP :P
Feb 6, 2016 12:58 PM
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Holy shit... At the end of match and the Daichi comeback and words to Ennoshita - i just wanted to cry.
Feb 6, 2016 12:59 PM
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Amazing episode. Those guys fought through it and it was great to see Ennoshita come through ah the end.
Feb 6, 2016 12:59 PM

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This was an okay match. I missed Daichi.

Bokuto suddenly appearing was hilarious.

As always enjoyed everybody's energy.
Feb 6, 2016 1:03 PM
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Breathtaking. I love Ennoshita. He is an amazingly relatable character <3

I feel so bad for Yamaguchi :(

Hype as shit match!
Feb 6, 2016 1:06 PM

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THOSE HINATA X TOBIO FIGHTING BITS WERE 1000/10 HOLY SHIT


And the legendary banana is back
obvious 5/5 episode
Hype for next episode is beyond real once again
Feb 6, 2016 1:09 PM
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I'm glad that Daichi is fine!
Feb 6, 2016 1:09 PM
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Really glad to see Ennoshita take control over the pressure to able to come up with a strategy to bring the team back in action. He'll be a good captain.

Hinata's crazy save was great to see animated. Poor Takeda-sensei lol

Seijou vs. Datekou next week! :D
Feb 6, 2016 1:18 PM

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Wow that was quite the suspenseful match. Glad to see Ennoshita doing well and contributing to the victory.
I need sleep.
Feb 6, 2016 1:23 PM

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Hmm I'm looking forward to Aobajōsai vs Karasuno
In the name of Allah, the Gracious, the Merciful. | You know what I hate the most? People who aren't free. They're no more than cattle.
Feb 6, 2016 1:27 PM

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Definitely a chilling conclusion to this close match.

I really liked that Dachi decided to watch his team continue to mature, rather than check back in and possibly ruin the momentum.

Hinata is absolutely clutch; defensively and offensively, his reflexes are unreal. He only observed Bokuto's rebounding, yet he nailed the technique precisely in-game.



Can't wait for Seijoh vs Date Tech, we need more of Oikawa's setting/serving.
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Feb 6, 2016 1:27 PM

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Even though Karasuno's victory was predictable, it was still thrilling and exciting to see them get to that point. I felt bad for the Wakunan guys but hey, you win some you lose some. Ennoshita not being satisfied despite them winning makes me excited to see him push himself even harder to be better. Same with Yamaguchi. The Bokuto cameo was funny, and seeing Daichi again, along with what he said to Ennoshita, was nice. Date Tech vs. Seijoh next episode should be fun to see.
thebrentinator24Feb 6, 2016 1:33 PM
People on MAL refuse to actually enjoy watching anime.

Your taste in anime isn't a personality trait.



Feb 6, 2016 1:32 PM

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That Hinata's save followed by the cello's background theme though, amazing.
Feb 6, 2016 1:33 PM

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all i can say is that ennoshita is my new babe
Feb 6, 2016 1:33 PM

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Super nice seeing some of the more minor characters on Karasuno get some action and character development! Hinata also never ceases to amaze me, and I can't wait to see Karasuno in their next match. First, though, I'm eagerly awaiting the next episode where their opponent will be revealed c:
Feb 6, 2016 2:04 PM

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Yess Hinata is learning
Hi there
Feb 6, 2016 2:25 PM
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Aaah this episode deserves a 5/5 Kageyama finally got the screentime I wanted C;
I'm really proud of Ennoshita and I'd love to see more of Futakuchi?
*aaand I can't wait for the season's last match to start :')
Feb 6, 2016 2:31 PM

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As main guy suspecting, Abe-san's character is somehow similar to the small titan, and he's indeed aiming for him.

The members know the sub guy's feeling and they try to ease his pressure. He thinks through and now tries to be himself, not being Hino-san's character.

Nobu's character saying good job to the sub guy, and the coach understand the situation and wanting that friend of megane guy to understand it. Actually, Nobu's character's been doing what Hino-san's character, the cheering up other members, to others. The main guy's thinking action and the sub guy getting confidence gets victory at the end, though still was a hard game for the team. Hino-san's character returned after the game, showing he's safe, and seeing sub guy's play.

Another game starting.
tsubasaloverFeb 6, 2016 3:05 PM
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Feb 6, 2016 2:36 PM

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These episodes feel like 5min ;_________________________;
Feb 6, 2016 2:39 PM

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Another awesome episode. Really liked the (new?) soundtracks.
Feb 6, 2016 2:40 PM

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Can't say I really cared for this match overall, but it was still enjoyable, even if the animation was slightly worse than usual this episode. The music was on point, though and Nishinoya's "nice receive" was sexy as hell.
5 main aspects I base my ratings on:
1. Did DramaEnthusiast make a thread about it?
2. Is it better than Breaking Bad?
3. Did MellowJello recommend the shit out of it?
4. Has it caused a (very entertaining) shitstorm on MAL?
5. Is it actually good?

Scratch the fifth point, it's not very relevant...
Feb 6, 2016 2:50 PM

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Great match. Congrats on Karasuno for winning. It was pretty close.
Hinata diving in and saving the ball was awesome.
Love the little fights between Hinata and Kageyama.
Ennoshita saving the last receive was great.
Glad to see that Daichi is fine.
Next week Aoba Johsai vs Date Ko.
"I’ve set myself to become the King of the Pirates…and if I die trying…then at least I tried!" Monkey D. Luffy (One Piece)

Feb 6, 2016 3:16 PM

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KageHina was strong :> Hinata moves were so impressive.
And next match aims to be awesome.
Feb 6, 2016 3:26 PM

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my favorite scene in the entire episode tbh:

smooth af.

dammnn Hinata's learning so well
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Feb 6, 2016 3:37 PM

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I never knew I could be so freaking proud of fictional characters, but here I am, just radiating pride for Shouyou and Ennoshita. God, those two just made my week!
Now only Tadashi has to succeed and I kinda have a feeling, that it will happen next match. I really hope so, he deserves to be successfull so damn much!

But now I'm really forward to the next match and seeing the wonderful adorable Aone in action again <3
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Feb 6, 2016 4:00 PM
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This show is brilliantly executed. Again and again I see this perfect balance of drama and humor, characters so quirky and alive and real, and animation and music syncing and working together so well. Love it.
Feb 6, 2016 4:16 PM
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Despite the victory was predictable. I still enjoy the episode and the character development of Ennoshita was very good and quite relatable. I can't for the next match.
Feb 6, 2016 4:17 PM

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That was so INTENSE!!!
Feb 6, 2016 5:06 PM

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I hope they show a lot of the match in the next episode.. Those two teams are really up there!!! I'm pumped, what a great episode.
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Feb 6, 2016 5:20 PM

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Nice match.

Im hoping Yamaguchi plays a big role on the next matches. I really want to see his floating serve ball succed.

Looking forward to the match which will decide Karasuno's opponents
Feb 6, 2016 5:21 PM

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rikuxbits said:
my favorite scene in the entire episode tbh:

smooth af.

dammnn Hinata's learning so well


more importantly, the bench gets to live one more day.
Feb 6, 2016 5:22 PM

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Yup, it was pretty good, especially that Hinata's dive. But man, matches are so short in this series! Remember Kuroko where one lasted at least 6+ episodes? It's hard to get used to it in Haikyuu :D
Feb 6, 2016 5:38 PM

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The episodes feel so short ;-;

I love how Ennoshita got to shine and develop this episode, but Yamaguchi tho ;-; he was so pumped up to go to the bathroom, I hope he won't cry.

YAYY! DAICHI-SAN IS NOT DEAD
Feb 6, 2016 6:41 PM
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Well done Hinata. Those dive practices really paid off...that dive and turn receive was fantastic!!!!!
Loved the episode. Can't wait for Yamaguchi to finally get his turn in the spotlight
Feb 6, 2016 6:43 PM
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rikuxbits said:
my favorite scene in the entire episode tbh:

smooth af.

dammnn Hinata's learning so well


Agreed!!!! 10's across the board for that one!!!! That was slick as hell XD
So proud of Hinata
Feb 6, 2016 7:32 PM

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I'm so glad Daddy Daichi is back. <3

Also RIP Date Tech. Haven't read the manga but I just have a feeling. Plus I wanna see Karasuno get revenge for the last match against Aobajohsai.
Feb 6, 2016 7:54 PM

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ENNOSHITA T____________T CONGRATS TWT

DAICHI OMG AHHHH TwT So happy
Feb 6, 2016 8:20 PM

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Wow. Just. Wow.
That was such an intense episode. I couldn't stop replaying some scenes, it was fucking awesome. It feels sooo good to see Hinata's improvement!
I also played volleyball in high school, so I can relate with Chikara's feelings.
DateKou vs Seijou, can't wait for next week.
Wait, did you just say that Jojo is shit?
Feb 6, 2016 8:43 PM

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Another Fantastic episode, They go by so fast.

The Hinata reflex receive into spike was just amazing, I got chills.

Hinata's development is really remarkable or rather the entire team carrying themselves without Daichi was simply remarkable.
Ennoshita's was great too. That scene in the bathroom though, He's finally experienced what it means to play a true match and doesn't wanna give it up.

Those Kageyama-Hinata brawls XD
Bokuto cameo :DD

Felt sad for Takeru at the end, Oh well. Hope he returns soon.
Mad Hype for the next game.
Feb 6, 2016 9:01 PM

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This was a great match. I loved everything about this episode. The funny scenes, awesome scenes, serious scenes, heart-warming scenes. Ennoshita did a great job as a sub-captian! I need to see more of him. The one thing I love about Haikyuu is you can't hate anyone really.. even if they are the opponents.. I loved Wakunan's team! Probably my favorite opposing team. That last scene with Takeru :'(
Feb 6, 2016 9:36 PM
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It was a great episode. and the start of the next game Oh BOY
Feb 6, 2016 10:22 PM

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why do people like this show so much?
it has a score of 8.88 like wtf..
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Feb 6, 2016 10:35 PM

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TokyoCrazyPXD said:
rikuxbits said:
my favorite scene in the entire episode tbh:

smooth af.

dammnn Hinata's learning so well


Agreed!!!! 10's across the board for that one!!!! That was slick as hell XD
So proud of Hinata


Poor sensei though.
Feb 6, 2016 10:52 PM

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i got so emotional this episode
i couldn't help but feel bad for wakunan also...
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