To start, Haikyuu!! is a very original and unique story that focuses mainly on the relationship between former enemies (now teammates) Hinata and Kageyama. Kageyama and Hinata are very reluctant at first to work together, but they learn to push aside past experiences in order to become stronger together, and restore the Kurasuno volleyball team to its former glory.
The interactions between the teammates are hilarious, and the relationship between Hinata and Kageyama is very comical. Every main character in Haikyuu!! has a unique personality and charisma that separates each one from the rest. The Kurasuno team is composed of members that are completely different, but all have the same goal; to improve.
The character development is very noticeable throughout the story. At the beginning, each character has a unique set of skills and flaws that change throughout the episodes. By working as a team, Kageyama and Hinata (as well as the rest of the Kurasuno team) both evolve and grow to become better players.
Unlike in Kuroko no Basket, Haikyuu!! is more realistic in terms of skills. In KnB, characters have certain perks and can achieve "Zone" but in Haikyuu!! there are no special moves, and all motions/plays is based on realistic volleyball.
The art in this anime is smooth considering the fact that it is a sports anime. It is fluid, but not excessive or over the top. I also am happy that when a team is on the court, the player's faces on the opposite side are not obscured by the net.
The sound really accentuates the volleyball in the anime, and the sounds are very vivid and precise. Wether it be the squeaking of shoes on the court, the thud of a ball landing on the court, or the sound of the audience, they all add realistic features that make it seem as if you are on the court with them.
Overall, I enjoyed this anime a lot. It includes elements of humour and was a very engaging anime. I would certainly recommend this anime to anyone who is interested in the sports or comedy genre.
