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Dec 5, 2015 10:20 AM
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THIS IS AN ANIME ONLY DISCUSSION POST. DO NOT DISCUSS THE MANGA BEYOND THIS EPISODE.
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Koutarou is awesome, I just love the advice he gives and the energy he brings into the game.
Despite the amount of action, I think the background analysis and commentary made it a bit talky as well. The game was pretty tense from both sides imo. I love how the camera angles captures in par with facial expressions of the players in particular for each of the noticeable plays.

Hinata's spikes also feels more precise and I think that surprised some of his teammates.
Glad to see him improve a bit. Hinata's chemistry with Kageyama is still kinda odd imo lol
Dec 5, 2015 10:28 AM
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Everyone's surprised at main guy's faint. And that new skill is a success for the first time.

lol @ being excited for few minutes, and KajiKaji's character is kind of excited. lol @ Nakamura-san's character's tease. Also showing other members' improvements. It seems like Kimura-san's character is out of patience as he makes mistakes and being emotional when hot. Other members know and are tired of it.

I hope that Miyu-Miyu's character will have chance to do whatever he wanted to try out.
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Dec 5, 2015 11:52 AM
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Hinata's improvements are definitely showing this episode, and it's gotten everyone riled up. Wonder what Bokuto will do from here on out. Nice episode.
Dec 5, 2015 12:29 PM
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YOSHHHHHH KARASUNOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Now that's what I'm talking about

Nice fight boys, NICE FIGHTO
Dec 5, 2015 12:35 PM
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Nice to see them improving by leaps and bounds through this camp... and nice to see the first open-eyed quick work btwn them 2. The emo-mode was funny!!




Dec 5, 2015 12:39 PM
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Absolutely fucking amazing, can't say anything else. I hope, Tsukki can show something, too.

That feint and the quick attack were so hype!
Dec 5, 2015 12:41 PM
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First real match this season and it was friggin hypu!!!

-Tsukki giving orders to Kageyama.
-Hinata's feint And the reactions to Bokuto teaching him with Kageyama worrying about Hinata using his head LOL
-DAT QUICK HYPE!! Kageyama's face after Hinata complimented him was so lol Yachi happy face was so cute <3
-Noya's setting working
-Syncro attack

And finally Bokuto emo mode LOLOLOL XD
Dec 5, 2015 12:42 PM
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YEAH! What a great episode!
I love it!
Karasunoooooooooo!
You are so cool! *.*
All these progress!
Really this was so good!

Bokuto officially joined to my favorites characters from Haikyuu! :)

Ach... can't wait to see next episode!
5/5
Dec 5, 2015 12:58 PM
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Well, it was truly great seeing their efforts bear fruit. Most of their plays were simply great!

It is always good to see Kageyama and Hinata being in sync and then having their own celebration.

Quite the highlight for Karasuno's offensive, though it was cool to see how well they managed to stop Bokuto's spikes too.

More, I say! More!
Dec 5, 2015 12:58 PM

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Lost my shit at this part. Great episode as always, and once again it felt way too short ;~;
Dec 5, 2015 1:04 PM

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I live for these

I love Akaashi's expressions and reactions towards Bokuto so much haha they make a great duo
btw today is Akaashi's birthday
Dec 5, 2015 1:07 PM

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The symbolism with the cogs was fascinating; also a great analogy to display the development of everyone.

I was dying when Kenma said he could never be Hinata's setter cause he would be pestered for 'playing hookie.' So true.

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Dec 5, 2015 1:12 PM
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Deore said:
I was dying when Kenma said he could never be Hinata's setter cause he would be lynched for 'playing hookie.' So true.


I loved the little "fight" between him and Kuroo...
"You do"
"I do not"
"You do"
"I do not"

Kuroo at his best! Akaashi great, too! Bokuto the new drama queen??
Kageyama great as ever^^
Dec 5, 2015 1:13 PM

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MestariYN said:
Deore said:
I was dying when Kenma said he could never be Hinata's setter cause he would be lynched for 'playing hookie.' So true.


I loved the little "fight" between him and Kuroo...
"You do"
"I do not"
"You do"
"I do not"


Haha that was great too!
Dec 5, 2015 1:23 PM

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MestariYN said:


I loved the little "fight" between him and Kuroo...
"You do"
"I do not"
"You do"
"I do not"



This. I just love the chemestry between Kuro and Kenma and how the former is teasing his kouhai :3

Also Bokuto's emo mode is finally here, I waited for this. And Hinata's and Kageyama's quick finally worked! Loved how Hinata was really thrilled at that and how Kageyama was all shy about the praise. They had a cute moment again :3

Also everyone's reaction to Hinata's feint. And Kageyama's "You're getting a fever." How can you not love them?
I just could go on and on about all the moments I loved!

Lastly: Happy, happy Birthday Akaashi!
"The closer you get to the light the greater your shadow becomes."



Dec 5, 2015 1:42 PM

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Haha, the Bokuto-Akaashi interaction was funny again. Especially when Akaashi imagines Bokutos reactions to his spike^^ And Bokuto hitting that serve right into the net. That teammate was still shaking in fear seconds later^^

Also next episode end of training arc? So episode 12 will finally be the tournament.
Dec 5, 2015 1:45 PM

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Yachi was so freaking adorable!
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Dec 5, 2015 2:02 PM

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Awesome episode. Hinata's feint shot and the new quick with Kageyama was great.
Love how everyone in Karasuno has improved so much since the start of the training.
Poor Bokuto being overwhelmed by Karasuno.
Hopefully Karasuno can win this.
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Dec 5, 2015 2:05 PM

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wow, so much progress in one episode, their hard work is finally paying off


this anime is so good :')
:3
Dec 5, 2015 2:07 PM

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"You actually used your head? You're going to get a fever" wow Kageyama.
Great episode, as usual! Can't help but want to cheer for all the characters.
I need sleep.
Dec 5, 2015 2:10 PM
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The interaction/chemistry between characters was amaziiinng ! Especially Bokuto-Akaashi !!
Kageyama worrying about Hinata using his brain tho lmao
Dec 5, 2015 2:12 PM
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Everyone was surprised at Hinata's feint!
Dec 5, 2015 2:17 PM

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Lmao Bokuto's emo mode xD I'm really liking Bokuto, he is a cool character.
Dec 5, 2015 2:35 PM

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Finally "messy attacks from the first days finally succeeding"
And FINALLY I saw different things on the court... Like Cut spike , and even Bokuto's Serve and Spike misses haha:D

I want to see bigger tournament in Haikyuu already.. !
Dec 5, 2015 2:42 PM

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Lolled at Bokuto's emo mode. Anyways, fun episode but it felt too short.
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...
Dec 5, 2015 2:43 PM
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Great episode <3
Dec 5, 2015 3:03 PM

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I'm so proud of Karasuno, they never give up
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Yachi is the most adorable child I'm breaking down...
When her was jumping the animation was so fluid *u*

Dec 5, 2015 3:07 PM

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Oh this episode was perfect.

Someone please make a gif of the scene when Yachi gets excited and just does the indescribable cute thing.
Dec 5, 2015 3:21 PM
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this episode represented every fucking i love about this anime

i never rate anime before i finish them but omg

10/10
Dec 5, 2015 3:38 PM

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That match was so amazing
Dec 5, 2015 3:45 PM
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Seeing all of Karasuno putting everything they've learned into the match was just heartwarming and freaking hype.
Plus, Hinata and Kageyama giving a fist bump towards Yachi and her smiling just made me so happy <3
Dec 5, 2015 4:03 PM

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THIS EPISODE OMG <3
So many good moments ; u ;
Dec 5, 2015 4:58 PM

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Haikyuu!! delivering, as always :3
Dec 5, 2015 5:07 PM

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That feint! That new quick! That look they gave each other & everyone's facial expression afterwards! The giggles & smiles couldn't stop if I wanted it too. So proud of them ๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ˜ I'm tearing up a bit. They're all improving :) Bokuto is frickin hilarious btw!


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Dec 5, 2015 5:08 PM

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Kageyama, you're honestly the last person to talk about someone using their head being strange.
Dec 5, 2015 6:01 PM

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Still waiting for the bbq part XD
Dec 5, 2015 6:47 PM

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Rinji- said:
Oh this episode was perfect.

Someone please make a gif of the scene when Yachi gets excited and just does the indescribable cute thing.

Is this what you want?There ya go.
Dec 5, 2015 7:17 PM

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Cozatto said:
Rinji- said:
Oh this episode was perfect.

Someone please make a gif of the scene when Yachi gets excited and just does the indescribable cute thing.

Is this what you want?There ya go.

I can spend hours just looking at this ♥
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Dec 5, 2015 7:29 PM
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hinata and kageyama reunited as one once again! XD
Dec 5, 2015 7:31 PM

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I swear with each passing episode my love for this anime grows even more. It's so great seeing Karasuno actually playing on par with a powerhouse like Fukurodani after looking like chumps back at the beginning of the training camp. These guys are developing and improving so much, I love it. And Bokuto's emo mode.....LMFAO I swear I like him more and more each episode.
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Dec 5, 2015 7:52 PM

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Bokuto's emo mode LOOL i love Akaashi so much in this episode <33

Cozatto said:
Rinji- said:
Oh this episode was perfect.

Someone please make a gif of the scene when Yachi gets excited and just does the indescribable cute thing.

Is this what you want?There ya go.


this is my expression too >.> when i watched kagehina completed weird quick

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Dec 5, 2015 7:56 PM

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Akaashi's facial expressions give me life.
Bless emo bokuto lmao
I love this episode XDDD
Kageyama's reaction when Hinata was praising him was hilarious
Dec 5, 2015 8:09 PM

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Here I thought we would see the BBQ episode already. >.<
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Dec 5, 2015 8:46 PM

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AWESOME <33333
Dec 5, 2015 9:21 PM

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So Good :D :D.

This anime just gets better and better, Bokuto is so cool, That cut shot!

Hinata's feint was so epic and Bokuto's description of the feeling was even better.

They finally got the quick to work, Those reactions my God xDD, Couldn't help but smile and laugh all the way through.
Karasuno's development is so awesome, Go boys !!
Dec 5, 2015 9:53 PM

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LOL @ Kageyama insulting Hinata even after he complimented him and said he was amazing. It's so hard for him to compliment him.
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Dec 5, 2015 10:02 PM

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I was literally Yachi throughout the whole episode honestly, I loved seeing the dorks interact with each other again (Kageyama and Hinata).
I wish they had animated the scene where Kuroo talks about how Kenma expression is when he sees Hinata better though, other then that it was great!
Dec 5, 2015 10:22 PM

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Rei said:

I wish they had animated the scene where Kuroo talks about how Kenma expression is when he sees Hinata better
I thought they did
Dec 5, 2015 11:01 PM

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great episode, looks like all of the karasuno guys' training finally paid off!
bokuto was so cute when he was sulking haha.
Dec 5, 2015 11:10 PM

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GOD THIS SHOW IS NAILING IT WEEK AFTER WEEK. PERFECT PACING. ANIME OF THE YEAR FOR SURE
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