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Oct 2, 2020 3:01 PM
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great episode as excepted!

hinata's moments were hella funny XD

both OP and ED sound amazing, but i prefer the ED, glad to have SPYAIR back ♥
but the ED visuals didn't have either Oikawa and Iwa-chan or Kuro and Kenma even tho they're teams were shown :/

Akaashi analyzing everything and getting surprised (i too didn't except it) when Bokuto actually says something clever was hilarious af lol

didn't except the couple from the Riku vs Kuu ova to make an appearance!
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Oct 2, 2020 3:10 PM
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SaltyReinn said:
JadentheAnimeguy said:


There is a lot of story after this and Haikyu is a very popular series so I see no reason for this to be the last arc.


Cool, I was wondering if the story is continued throughout their second and third year, so I can only assume that's the case.


Ye I believe it goes to their third year
Oct 2, 2020 3:24 PM

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I would be hella distracted too if enemy team was playing blue bird.
Oct 2, 2020 3:25 PM

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Finally, Haikyuu! is back. Great 1st episode, loving this match so far.
Oct 2, 2020 3:32 PM
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does anyone know where to watch it for free with english subs?


You can watch it on aniwatch.me or 9anime.to!! If you go on Crunchyroll's website and Haikyuu!: To the Top discussion, there are some users on discord streaming to as well. Enjoy!!

Anyways, about the episode... IT WAS A GREAT START. I am so excited to see where this match goes, and I'm just so happy to see the team again. There were funny moments, intense moments, and really cool moments. Everyone around them looking and analyzing was awesome. AGH i really can't wait for next week; I'm too excited.
Oct 2, 2020 3:42 PM

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damn finally Haikyuu is back and glad to see the animation is back to standards lol. But what a start that was lol, interesting to see if this match can live up to the previous 2 big ones
Oct 2, 2020 3:42 PM

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And we are back again with the Nationals! Part 2 here we go!

As i expected, this is not going to be an easy game for Karasuno, Osamu is going to be one hell of an opponent for them, the guy seems to be a beast and is already showing his worth in this episode, wonder how the boys will counter him, can't wait for next week!
Oct 2, 2020 3:48 PM

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Glad to have this back and fantastic episode on the whole.

Action packed, exciting and energetic. Though it wasn't at the usual energy factors, mostly because of the more 'shock' moments in the episode.

Inarizaki showing Karasuno what they're made of. All of their plays were pretty stunning and that final wierdo quick was insane. Even I was speechless. That said, all the Karasuno plays were glorious too.

Saeko-nee san the true hero of this episode though, loved it when she showed up with the instruments. xD
Can't wait for more.
Oct 2, 2020 4:01 PM

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Got sooo much big Pee Pee energy watching this episode...damn! this show is an absolute bop
Oct 2, 2020 4:04 PM

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I swear I fell in love with KnB many years ago, but Haikyuu is on another level when it come to everything around our characters, the environnment, the secondary char, even the music team on this episode was a great addition, it's really nice
Oct 2, 2020 4:21 PM

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This is going to be a tough match.
Oct 2, 2020 4:45 PM

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It's great to have Haikyuu back! We jump right into the match, and it clearly will be the toughest match yet for Karasuno. They're hanging in there, but Atsumu and Osamu, and the Inarizaki team in general, are on a whole new level. Looking forward to the rest of the match.

Also, the theme songs are great, as usual for Haikyuu. Glad to hear another Spyair song in this franchise.
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Oct 2, 2020 4:53 PM

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Inarizaki's cheer section is doing psychological warfare on Karasuno wow lmao.

Hinata is improving at defense/receiving. I'm proud.

Great episode. So hyped for this season.
Oct 2, 2020 4:55 PM

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Good episode as always. Both the opening and the ending are good too.
Oct 2, 2020 5:04 PM

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Haikyuu is back with another season and they didn't waste any time showing why Haikyuu is an amazing show

If they make the whole sequel one game I'm gonna lose my mind

The opening was great as well

Great episode welcoming the viewers back
Oct 2, 2020 5:12 PM
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I would be hella distracted too if enemy team was playing blue bird.
I was really wondering where do I know that song xDDD then Naruto flashback came and I remenber
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Oct 2, 2020 5:39 PM

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I just wanna say that Saeko is looking FIRE

and i also liked the OP/ED


Oct 2, 2020 5:39 PM

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Haikyuu is finally back.

Personally, I think the flow of the episode felt a bit off. I didn't realize that Haikyuu!! used this much still frames. But nonetheless I still enjoyed this first episode.

Didn't liked the OP that much but I loved that ED. That SPYAIR song is firee!!

Can't wait for next week.


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Oct 2, 2020 6:11 PM

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Straight fire regardless of any thing that comes out Fall is saved by this alone

also glad i wasn't crazy when i heard the hype band playing a Naruto theme talk about a slick reference lol i wouldn't be surprised if actual bands did play stuff like that

so happy to hear SPYAIR again
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Oct 2, 2020 6:35 PM

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and we back bois. solid ep. music was eh
Oct 2, 2020 7:07 PM
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I'm really glad to see Haikyuu again! It's been awhile!

This is the 3rd different studio to animate Haikyuu, right? It's fine for me, but I don't feel the same "impact" that the 1st or even 2nd studio animating the first seasons did. Also, I don't really like what the composer wrote for this first episode-- it doesn't fit as well as well as back in the 1st season.

I guess time will tell if this lives up to the rest of Haikyuu, but I'm a bit hesitant to say it will.
Oct 2, 2020 7:30 PM

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Ohhh man. As with every Haikyuu episode, I can't wait till next week. Atsumu is a freak. I knew the moment I saw him I was going to love him but damn setting up his brother for that quick was really cool.

The OP and ED are really good.
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Oct 2, 2020 7:34 PM

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So much hype! they really just jumped right into the match like that! I can already tell this is going to be a great season

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Oct 2, 2020 7:49 PM

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ahhh i really enjoyed the episode, im rlly happy its back and I cant wait to see the rest animated :)

I also didn't mind the op & ed so thats nice
Oct 2, 2020 7:55 PM

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Man, when I thought Saeko nee-san couldn't be more cool. Loved her performance and I really liked how the aspect of cheering was addressed here.

Well, the boys are finally back as well as the hype and overall stress these official matches give me. Anyways, looking forward to great things during this cour!
Oct 2, 2020 8:17 PM
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"A spike serve? A jump floater serve?....... Or a completely normal one."

I love how people got drawn in and started expecting great things from hinata. Hoshiumi's reaction to hinata's normal serve was funny XD

This episode was amazing. I absolutely cannot wait for next week.
Oct 2, 2020 8:44 PM

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WOAH I have missed my boys especially Hinata. LOL there’s a lot of embarrassing moments for him.

And that twins’ attack were awesome and quick. Wonder how Karasuno can catch up.

Overall the episode is good. Nice OP and ED though I thought SPYAIR will be doing the OP.
Oct 2, 2020 8:58 PM

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Only thing I disliked was the song playing in the end of the episode just before the ED. Felt out of place. But overall great start to this match.
Oct 2, 2020 9:26 PM

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I was waiting SO MUCH for this, OMG, I CANT

My fav anime, one of my fav matches, Miya twins, Hinata, Kageyama, everybody... omg I cant

Ok, first episode and the animation was quite good, I really hope that it'll continue like that.

That freaky quick, I wanted to see it animated so bad, I love it!

IM SO FUCKING READY BOIIIS
Oct 2, 2020 9:34 PM
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Hyped to see hinata back in action praying for a good season
Oct 2, 2020 9:36 PM

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Good Starting Episode hopes it picks up soon. Glad that it's finally back.
Oct 2, 2020 10:09 PM

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So the hype is back again. Though I already finished the manga, the BGM's make it sound thrilling even though you know it's coming.
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Oct 2, 2020 10:16 PM
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Really liked the OP, I only knew SUPER BEAVER from Barakamon but liked the way they fit into the general style of the series' OPs. Noya's face when Hinata got into position for the receive was everything! Next week can't come fast enough haha
Oct 2, 2020 10:27 PM

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Awesome episode. Immidiately start with the game and those twins are really good.
Oct 2, 2020 10:58 PM

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What an unbelievably annoying cheer squad.

I really didn't expect to see other teams to pull of a minus tempo quick attack.
Oct 2, 2020 11:05 PM

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Man, Tsumu really is amazing. I loved this match in the manga, and I can't wait to see it in anime as well. I don't know if it's just me, but something feels... off about the pacing and the voice acting. Idk...

Either way, a really good episode to start the second cour.

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Oct 2, 2020 11:58 PM

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OP was great once again.
Also, our opponents have a great cheering squad but thanks to Tanaka's big sister, we're going head to head with them. Good first episode.
Oct 3, 2020 12:09 AM
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Well they didn't waste any time getting back to the match. The op and ed are average. Well the animation is still the same the setter set the ball and they cut it to the spike which is disheartening. Though i liked the last scene with Samu and Tsumu freak attack,
hope to see more of it. Having read the manga looking forward to my favorite moments animated.
Overall, a good and entertaining episode
Oct 3, 2020 12:16 AM

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well ending was better than the openin...overall really hyped all over the episode
Oct 3, 2020 1:14 AM

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fantastic first episode! i cant believe they actually boo-ed at karasuno, is that even allowed? it's not showing good sportsmanship.

loving those miya twins
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Oct 3, 2020 2:17 AM

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Is it just 'cause I haven't watched Haikyuu in months or is everything about this new season ramped up by MILES?

Animation was PERFECT. They really took it to another level here.

And are we gonna talk about the musical work? "Intensity" was something I noticed that previous seasons' music lacked. A majority of their scores featured violin and was more calm and hopeful rather than intense or hype. But this season already blew me off with the background score. Every moment featuring the Miya twins was gold.

And we are only in the first episode. GODDAMN.
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Oct 3, 2020 3:48 AM

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That crowd is really intense. Must be really intimidating and frustrating for the players.
Oct 3, 2020 5:15 AM

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I'm so ready for this season, great start. I'm loving the new OP/ED and the animation is slick, hopefully it remains that way for the rest of the season.
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Oct 3, 2020 5:22 AM
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The Last quick from miya brothers was so awesome and Saeko coming to rescue ❤❤
Oct 3, 2020 6:01 AM

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The best sport anime is back!! The first episode already hyped me so much!
Oct 3, 2020 6:26 AM
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That was great. Sound design was on point, especially the bgm and both the cheer squads (including inarizaki's fucking blue bird)
Oct 3, 2020 6:44 AM

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That last spike gave me chills.
Oct 3, 2020 7:26 AM

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Nice start! I missed our duo Kageyama and Hinata ^^ Kageyama roasted Hinata! He sure was not pleased!

It sucks when a cheersquad is giving power to the enemy team when you got none. It sucks as hell! I am glad Ryuu's sister came to cheer for Karasuno. What a unique way to show them love. Love the way they performed and shut the others down for a bit :)

Not found of the new opening to be honest. Lacks enthusiasm... I think it should have switched to the ending song and bring back Spyair for the opening.

Great episode! Can't wait for next week! :D
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Oct 3, 2020 8:36 AM
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So are they fighting the cat team yet?
Oct 3, 2020 8:40 AM

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Well, I was pretty hyped for this season and can say I really liked the first episode.

I think the cheering was epic and also the Miya brothers theme was so good.

Overall really good episode. Looking forward to the next week.
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