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Apr 27, 2014 1:25 PM

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Because of episode 3 i ended up reading the whole game for episode 4... and yet i don't feel like i lost anything when i watched this episode :D

Apr 27, 2014 1:42 PM

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Kageyama and Hinata best combo ever! xD
"Let justice be done, though the heavens fall."
Apr 27, 2014 2:19 PM

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That explains why Hinata has his eye closed while spiking in the opening. Can't wait to see the rest of this match, and why Tsuki mocks people so much.
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Apr 27, 2014 2:31 PM

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SolviteSekai said:

Volleyball is seen as a women's sport.

I'm not saying it is, I love it. But most see it as a sport for women.


Hmmm...I can't speak for it in general. But in parts of Canada at least, I'd say its one of the few highschool sports that are taken seriously, our school was really big on volleyball (local school tournaments, regionals, provincials etc) they'd make the guys play club volleyball as well. I never played though, so maybe it was just my area. That, and there isn't really the same kinda system for basketball, football, baseball etc that feeds into collegiate sports like the US has.

So it's kinda cool to watch this, even if I never played. Caught up to the manga after episode 1. Love what there doing with the anime, those moments when they speed up the sequence to show a quick strike are awesome.
Apr 27, 2014 3:04 PM

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This keeps getting better, I'm really starting to love this show.
Currently watching everything that comes out to avoid missing something good...

Apr 27, 2014 3:18 PM

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Good episode, no rallies
Apr 27, 2014 3:46 PM

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Love the animation and the general feel of the show. Great episode 5/5
Apr 27, 2014 4:16 PM

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Man that pair is going to devastate
Apr 27, 2014 4:52 PM

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how much determination they showed
to each episode the story becomes more exciting
to continue improving, has everything to be one of the best of the season
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quanta determinação eles mostraram
a cada episódio a história se torna mais emocionante
se continuar melhorando, tem tudo para ser um dos melhores da temporada
Apr 27, 2014 5:05 PM
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Pknoctis said:
I keep thinking that Tsukki is voiced by Sakurai Takahiro but it's Uchiyama Kouki. Their voices are rather similar...

Hmm they don't seem as similar to me that I would mistake one for the other (although maybe that's just because I'm a big fan of Uchiyama's voice). I always felt that Uchiyama had sort of a lisp (well maybe not a lisp but it's something about the way he speaks) which makes him really distinguishable.

Man the bgm is so incredibly inspirational, it really compliments the anime. I didn't feel like it was dragging or that the pace was slow until I realized that the episode ended and that there wasn't a winner yet. But I guess that just means I really enjoyed it :) I like how Sugawara tried to give advice to Kageyama, and Kageyama tried to change his attitude/pov from when he was in junior high. Instead of complaining how the people aren't matching up to him, Kageyama is now matching with the setter. Hinata obviously has a lot of natural talent and would be even better when polished, but as of now, Kageyama seems even more amazing the way he is able to set the ball so accurately to Hinata. Also, loved Daichi's reaction to Hinata having his eyes closed XD
Apr 27, 2014 5:52 PM

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[saiyan volleyball incoming]
Apr 27, 2014 6:10 PM

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Great episode. Love the teamwork between Kageyama & Hinata.
Those were some great spikes by Hinata.
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Apr 27, 2014 6:44 PM

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The OST in this episode was awesome :)
Apr 27, 2014 6:49 PM

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man every episode my highlights are from tanaka and his antics or just Hinata surprising me with all that determation and motivation the kid has.
Apr 27, 2014 8:46 PM

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Apr 27, 2014 8:47 PM

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Hinata and kageyama are awesome characters. This show keeps getting better every episode.
Apr 27, 2014 8:53 PM

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too much dialogue
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Apr 27, 2014 9:06 PM
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There teamwork improves every episode.

Glad there beginning to trust each other, and Tsukishima reminds me of Atsushi from Kuroko no basket lol
Apr 27, 2014 10:06 PM
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TANAKA <3 Love his expressions.

Oh shit. Loving Tsukki's voice. (>_<)
Uchimiya Kouki is really one of the best.
Apr 27, 2014 10:20 PM

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UnbornMVs said:
[saiyan volleyball incoming]
I wonder if there's gonna be something equivalent of "The Zone" in this anime lol
Apr 27, 2014 10:36 PM

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Good episode. Volleyball as a sport is boring compared to Basketball, Baseball and Soccer though. I hope there is more depth to the sport shown as the series goes along.
Apr 27, 2014 11:00 PM

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Valaskjalf said:
UnbornMVs said:
[saiyan volleyball incoming]
I wonder if there's gonna be something equivalent of "The Zone" in this anime lol


So far? No. Not even a hint. The manga balances things well w/out going too over the top. Pretty rare for a sports shounen.
Apr 27, 2014 11:11 PM

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Bromance is getting stronger.
Apr 27, 2014 11:36 PM

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Awesome episode. Those quick spikes looked perfect. The OST and animation in this series just keep getting better..
Apr 27, 2014 11:48 PM

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swordstriker21 said:
Valaskjalf said:
UnbornMVs said:
[saiyan volleyball incoming]
I wonder if there's gonna be something equivalent of "The Zone" in this anime lol


So far? No. Not even a hint. The manga balances things well w/out going too over the top. Pretty rare for a sports shounen.


Agreed, when I first read it after finding out its in the same magazine as Kuroko (I love Kuroko of course :]) expected crazy super shounen sports powers. However its realistic in terms of portrayal. (other then Kageyama's insane accuracy, and Hinata's insane flexibilitiy and jump, but without it it won't be fun to read/watch)
Apr 28, 2014 1:02 AM

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The OST was absolutely perfect when Hinata was describing the view from the summit.

Loving this adaptation as it is bringing out the best of the manga.

5/5
Apr 28, 2014 3:05 AM

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Absolutely wonderful episode. It reminded me of a possibly-never-to-be-adapted-into-anime 'Fantasista' -- a must read for sports manga fans -- in terms of its overall vibe, the attention to detail, as well as a protagonist who has unadulterated love for the sport. The fast toss, blind spike combination reminded me of the Midorima-Takao move against Rakuzan.
Apr 28, 2014 3:24 AM

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nice eps once again
Apr 28, 2014 4:30 AM

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Pretty sad how Kageyama's team rejected him and didn't care to spike his throws anymore, I guess it shows how wanting to get the win too much can raise a hurdle against you and your team.

Hinata's words were really great and got to Kageyama, I know they'll become really good friends and teammates. Hinata knows his height isn't fit for volleyball, but he still wants to be on the court and play, it's what he wants the most.

Hinata's speed, reflexes and jumping ability are really top notch, they could probably be improved, but he can even hit balls with his eyes closed because he trusts Kageyama.

Overall it was a great episode that showed "dat bromance", the bonding between that happens between guys.
"Let justice be done, though the heavens fall."
Apr 28, 2014 7:13 AM

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Tobio is getting less and less tsundere episode by episode. I don't know who is more amazing; Hinata for his eye-closed spikes or Tobio for being an accurate passer. Hinata's speech at end, I had goosebumps... Rewatched that part. The OST was marvelous there.

I am too much into this anime. It might be my fav. this season which will be the 2nd time a sports anime got to be my fav. if you count Chihayafuru. In love with the OP and ED too. damn. much.
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Apr 28, 2014 11:33 AM

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This anime is improving every episode! Fantastic!
Apr 28, 2014 1:34 PM

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http://i.imgur.com/nxUI6Ar.jpg

Tanaka's reaction when Tsukishima told Hinata he wasn't cut out to be a spiker my favorite thing about the episode, and I loved the whole episode.
Apr 28, 2014 6:09 PM

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that spike was sick
Cty Best mid
Apr 28, 2014 6:19 PM

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Yay! I seriously can't wait till they fight as a team!! Just imagine how strong they will be!
Apr 28, 2014 7:31 PM

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Hinata and Kageyama's bond is growing. Tears of joy T__T. Dat amazing setting and spike was EPIC!!.

All right !!!!!!
Apr 28, 2014 9:18 PM

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The OST is growing on me too!
It makes me so happy to see Tobio & Hinata work together :-) I like that they had to make mistakes in order to get it right in the end. It's more believable that way.

Everyone was so funny and cool, especially Tsukishima at the beginning.
Haha even though he can be really snarky I like him a lot. He's so cool~
Apr 28, 2014 9:44 PM

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This is getting real good. I guess im going to buy the BD's for it.
Apr 29, 2014 1:03 AM
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So who's this bestacled beauty? She had me at "Daijoubu?" =P Really enjoyable episode. Nice combination of comedy and action. I love the team(relationship) progression and the development of a new spiking technique o.o
Apr 29, 2014 3:12 AM

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Awesome episode ! Awesome attack !!!! Haha XD SO cool XD Specially when he spikes with his eyes closed XD Awesome ! 100/10 ! XD




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Apr 29, 2014 7:39 AM

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ghosts said:
http://i.imgur.com/nxUI6Ar.jpg

Tanaka's reaction when Tsukishima told Hinata he wasn't cut out to be a spiker my favorite thing about the episode, and I loved the whole episode.



Haha, same here. That specific reaction of Tanaka really cracked me up. Watched that part for several times already just for laughs.
Apr 29, 2014 2:34 PM

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A blooming bromance :D So nice to see their teamwork finally improving!
And the bits of comedy are just awesome.
Apr 29, 2014 2:57 PM

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Ugh, Haikyu gives the best feels this season for me.

And I haven't seen a dayum fine bromance in a while.

NEWAY LOVING IT.

(Too much feels).
Apr 29, 2014 5:36 PM

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They finally got together and became a team :D how nice
Cant wait for the next episode, this one was a lot of fun
Apr 29, 2014 8:30 PM

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Wow, that was a great episode. A little too much talking, I'd say, but the vibe of this series is so good right now.
Apr 29, 2014 9:03 PM

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Oh my gosh, Tanaka is the best XD He needs more screen time!

I am getting such Kuroko no Basket vibes from this... And it's glooooorious!
Apr 30, 2014 7:37 AM

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<3 In my top anime's of this season seriously it's getting greater than the previous episode <3 <3 <3
5/5

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May 1, 2014 1:54 AM

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Fantastic!...and I'm liking Tanaka more.
May 1, 2014 8:59 AM

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02:06 dat baka-baka chibiface

13:39 let go, Shadowhill!!

14:17 dat track

18:30 fawesome

19:10 maru de terepooteeshon da na

22;34 =O

8/10 for this episode.
Isayama Hajime should be awarded The Manga with The Highest Inconsistencies of Characters' Appearances.
He keeps performing multiple plastic surgeries on those Shingeki No Kyojin characters in a SINGLE chapter.
Yes, I've read up to the latest chapter of Shingeki No Kyojin manga.
Forced myself to read through the kidsketching chapters after the anime's ended. At least from now on, I only have to go through the hell once a month.
Patiently awaiting SNK TV/movie/OVA anime-sequel.
The 2015 SNK live-action movie would probably suck.
May 1, 2014 3:36 PM

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The last spike gave me the chills. Kageyama and Hinata is going to be a lethal team.
May 2, 2014 7:37 AM

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Fantastic episode!
I liked the way of explanation why Tobio was called the King without the lackeys
There was a lot of dialogue during the practice match, but the action that were shown was great
Hinata spiking the ball with his eyes closed was just too much xD

The funny facial expressions of the characters were really good, especially from Tanaka and Suga
Can't wait to see how it ends next
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