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Mar 13, 2016 9:57 AM

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The OST is so damn good.
:3
Mar 13, 2016 10:17 AM

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Kyoutani had it taugh while he was young
Mar 13, 2016 11:07 AM

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Maximum435 said:
The episode was great, the pacing is steady but not too slow nor fast. Not to mention, the OST is great as always. There's 2 more episodes to go, it'll be upsetting when this show is over.
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okurinn said:
I wonder if we'll get a season 3..


I hope there will be a season 3! >.<
Me too!! Haha you got that right! xD


Ya hope there is a Season 3. Nice episode as usual.


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Mar 13, 2016 11:08 AM

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kawaii-despair said:

I just love these two,lol.

Iwa getting sent to battle like a goddam pokemon haha

Loved this episode, just like the others. Took time to adress Kyouken-chan's character motivations and progression, but it didn't feel too slow. There was a slight drop in animation quality, but I'm hopeful the last two episodes will deliver.

''I feel my lifespan get shorter every time Oikawa-kun's time to serve comes around.''
A-fucking-men to that.
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Mar 13, 2016 11:50 AM

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This is just getting more and more intense, didn't expect you end up liking Mad Dog either tbh. And that ending was just hilarious, I'm hyped for the next 2 episodes! It's definitely going to be intense.
Mar 13, 2016 12:16 PM

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HINATA OMG HELL YEAH <3333
Mar 13, 2016 2:44 PM

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The animation was quite average and the pacing felt slower than usual, but the match keeps remaining quite gripping. Shoyo and Kageyama have yet to have their own time to shine, so looking forward to that.
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...
Mar 13, 2016 5:29 PM

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Ahhh. That time of the week where life is great for 20mins <3

Great episode, not as good as the previous one but that's okay. That bland guy that yelled at Mad dog made me cringe.

Man, I love Tanaka so much. His face always makes me laugh. And the little bit of subtle interactions between him and other team members are so priceless.
Mar 13, 2016 9:52 PM

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Solid episode as always. Awesome last spike.
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Mar 14, 2016 12:44 PM

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Really amazing!! each episode aired gives me the willies TT

I'm already dying to see how the match ends
Mar 14, 2016 3:08 PM

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Wow... this episode was very cool! ^.^
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Mar 15, 2016 1:36 AM

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I just want to know, how are people disliking these episodes? :O
Seriously, they're so damn good! I can't even express the pure admiration I have for this anime in words. Amazing episode as always and the soundtrack continues to be god-like.

Mar 15, 2016 5:55 AM
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This was really amazing. I just don't get why people give anything else other than a vote of 10 points...
Mar 20, 2016 11:28 AM

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Good episode mostly, exciting ending.
Mar 21, 2016 1:23 PM

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Kentarou's drama was nice, I guess? I'm not super-fond of him, but ye, it was good. I loved how Yahaba confronted him, had lots of impact, and it was totally unexpected.

But man, that last moment was super-cool!
Mar 21, 2016 1:29 PM
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Someone know the name of theOST during Kyotani's flashback ?
Mar 21, 2016 3:46 PM

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Great as always! I'm kinda hoping for Hinata to get the spotlight all this time and seems like he is getting it! I miss Hinata-Kageyama combi and their quicks!
Mar 26, 2016 2:03 PM
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This is probably the first episode I genuinely enjoyed in this game.

I don't know why, but something feels a bit off about this re-match. their original showdown gave me far more goosebumps and excitement.
Mar 26, 2016 2:11 PM

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Just when I thought we haven't seen enough of Hinata in this episode, he destroys it in the last second.

I also really loved Mad Dog's flashback, that older guy is really cool. Tanaka is probably the funniest character I've ever seen, he never fails to not make me smile :D

Also, Tanaka's sister is really cute ^_^
Apr 4, 2016 2:23 PM

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This episode was pretty high tension! I hope they win!
Apr 4, 2016 2:51 PM

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I loved Tsuki in this episode.

Apr 15, 2016 4:51 AM

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"Rule the Court" and "Fly" . THE FINAL SET OF THE SEASON .
"A Crack on the infallible Seijoh" . Don't let this chance slip !! KARASUNO .
The Mad Dog got some sense knocked and in the long run , became resilient .
The Latter Half is much more getting fierce !! Just like the OSTs ~ !!
VERY GREAT EPISODE !!!
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Apr 24, 2016 1:45 AM

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Hinata and Kageyama are finally getting back in the game :D
May 14, 2016 5:34 PM

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it's interesting to see how the other teams are explained in detail including the explanation of the background of each player so that they don't feel shallow at all. both teams are having a match each with their own reasons and determination.

in this episode there's the mad dog rampaging and wreaking havoc, well it's not exactly that but rather the need of a proper mindset for him. it's shown how he starts to understand the value of cooperating with everyone. with this seijoh as a team stays even more than before as a formidable opponent against karasuno.

we've already reached the third set so things will only get more intense in the upcoming episode now.
May 18, 2016 6:58 PM

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Awww, Kyoutani really loves volleyball, although he would really fit in with a bosozoku gang or looks like a yankee and talks like one too. I'm surprised he didn't rip his teammate a new one when he got shoved against a wall. He seems like a good guy overall, I'm liking him a lot more now. He might be my third favorite character.
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Jul 8, 2016 12:49 PM

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''I feel my lifespan get shorter every time Oikawa-kun's time to serve comes around.''

Quote of the year
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Oct 31, 2016 5:11 AM
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I thought that the episode was great in all honesty. Maybe I'm an oddball, but I really want Aoba Johsai to win. But by the plot I can tell that Karasuno is going to win, and I'm hoping not. In this episdode it was nice to be able to learn more about Kyoutani. I loved the scene where Yahaba put Kyoutani back in place, it was great. I also felt like I learned more about Aoba Johsai and Oikawa in general, seriously praying that they'll win.
Nov 8, 2016 4:09 AM
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Liked this episode and I think mad dog chan is an interesting character.
Dec 24, 2016 9:17 PM

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kawaii-despair said:
I felt the need to see this,thank you Yahaba. You just grew in my eyes.





i was actually just being blown away by the animation tbh.

alpha_shadow said:
The OST is so damn good.


ikr.....
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arggh it's getting so intense now!
Feb 9, 2017 4:44 PM

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That ending was pretty cool, but seriously why hasn't Hinata been trying to use his wipes more!!??
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Mar 13, 2017 4:32 AM

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Mad Dog getting his senses back is dangerous









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Apr 29, 2017 10:09 PM

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Love this episode. Hinata's spike at the end is brilliant.

Two episodes left asdfghjkl








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May 20, 2017 1:34 PM

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Good job, Yahaba! He's the only one likeable character in their team.
Karasuno I beg you to win! If you lose with those brats I won't forgive you. >.<

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Aug 10, 2017 6:19 PM

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Oh damn it, you just had to make me like Mad Dog-chan didn't you?! :/

It was really sweet seeing him become part of the team though. Oikawa can get almost every player- even the awkward ones- eating out of the palm of his hand. Will Kageyama ever be on that level, I wonder??

Also, Yahaba is more gutsy than I pegged him for. You tell him, dude!!
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Sep 24, 2017 1:25 PM
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Excellent episode. Nice phrase of Teacher. All characthers of Karasuno are in great evolution
Tanaka Sister so very lively.
Very good episode,I believe victory of karasuno.
Kyoutani mark a good game,but tsukishima and tanaka is much better.
Oct 16, 2017 6:01 AM

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A backstory for Kyotani.
I wonder if that last spike counted, pretty sure he got his hand way over the net.
Feb 2, 2018 9:18 AM

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Yesssss! Hinata, you're the best! I want to see him racking up some more points next episode! :D
Oct 31, 2018 7:16 PM

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I thought last Seijoh set last season was not great. I felt it was too baseless and devolved into hype action without giving much substance. It went on too long when it may have well been a fast montage. That was my end thought anyways. This one I do not think that way with! It's full of strategy and character centric moments and development. That in mind it's way more hype than season 1 tried to be.

I've grown into loving hating Oikawa. He's so fun to hate. Because deep down we love and respect him.

Tanaka squaring off with Mad Dog because it's his nature and Tsukki using that to enrage him and send him out of control was glorious. Great way to counter one of their three major players. Then it lead to a backstory that made my eyes water the entire time. He just wants to be like the dad he looks up to, so even though he's out of his element he's trying his best. Him smiling at that gym he was going to after hitting one over the net added a level of cuteness to him I hadn't seen before. It's why when, to tame the mad dog one of Seijoh's own challenged him and bite him first, was brilliant. The best way to tame a mad dog is to show it up in its own game. It's also Iwa did. It was enough for him to get put into line and show some respect. To cool down. And finally it allowed him to become a true part of the team with his point. His guidance from that mentor of his way a sweet way to get him back to Seijoh.

And the dunk!!! Oh my god, Mad Dog came back and Karasuno's advantage left but now we got a new accidental counter. Dunk spikes to slip under their controlled space. So cool.
Jan 7, 2020 10:35 AM

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Yabe... I am so glued to all of this
Feb 9, 2020 4:42 AM

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That was basically a Slam Dunk what Hinata did at the end lol
Feb 12, 2020 8:43 AM
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Yo! Yahaba slammed Mad Dog. That was great. 2 more episodes left. The finals will be next season i guess.
Jun 13, 2020 8:15 AM

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nice. That final hit was dangerous though xD
Jul 13, 2020 1:32 AM

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The match pacing was good and smooth but were coming close to the climax!
The op really making this next episode more epic and intense!!!
Sep 25, 2020 5:30 AM

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These last couple of episodes have been a bit slow, but amazing.

Hinata's spike at the end was awesome!
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Jan 13, 2021 10:58 PM

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Oo, we got to see some of Mad Dog-chan's past. I don't think he's that much of a likeable character though if I'm honest, because of his personality. The scene with Yahaba was nice, especially since he's a character I never knew existed.
Feb 17, 2021 11:01 AM

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There's some backstory for Mad-Dog I guess which makes me hate him a bit less, but like, can he stop doing the dog thing and actually speak?
Come on man,where is that Noragami season 3 masterpiece.We want it, Bones!

Apr 12, 2022 8:26 PM

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Damn this match has been fantastic. From character centric moments and development to strategy to pure hype. This has everything.

Rule the Court vs Fly

I love both the banners! Can't wait to see how this plays out.
Aug 13, 2022 4:18 AM
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I really loved it it was really nice
Aug 23, 2023 2:47 PM

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that ending. wow. that was epic.
come one hinata, i want to see your endgame play.

so right after tsukishima found mad dog's weakness, we learn his backstory. haikyuu never stop to amaze me with character development.

the note about oikawa's serves to make his lifespan short. lol that felt so true.
Oct 17, 2023 5:20 PM
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i loved this episode with the back story of mad dog chan
hinata is gonna go sicko mode next episode
great new attack by hinata that's a fakeout jump and slamdown
tsukki did an amazing read, 200 iq move by switching with baldy boy to block the other guy
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