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laplace
Oct 9, 2012

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I can't believe Haikyuu was the show that did this to me but after watching it and getting extremely Chihayafuru/Oofuri vibes I immediately went to the store and dropped about $10 dollars to get about 6 volumes and read them all.

While I don't have the same commitment or stakes in Haikyuu that I do in Ping Pong or Mushishi it's definitely the surprise of the season for me. I wasn't expecting it to be good, I'm not super into Sports Anime (Other than the aforementioned) but this hooked me instantly.

It helps that it's well animated and the voice acting is good! I am super into it, and I really like the characters. Definitely one of the few things to actually watch this season.

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laplace
Oct 9, 2012

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Haikyu is moving at a respectable pace and it is still impressing me with its overall sense of visual metaphor and animation direction. On top of that, every member of the team is perfectly cast.

I don't have much to say that wouldn't devolve into babble so I'm just gonna say I'm glad they're moving this quickly and are maintaining the bar of quality.

laplace
Oct 9, 2012

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jackofarcades posted:

Haikyuu doesn't really start until you get Nishinoya.

This is the goddamned truth.

I am really fond of the beginning arcs and I don't think they're bad at all but it is a case of things steadily improving as it goes on. Its not fair to say 'it gets better' as if the beginning is a slog because it's always relevant and all that, but it does get much meatier as it continues. Plus, all the added characters are genuinely great.

Also the voice acting in this show is great so that'll be a treat.

laplace
Oct 9, 2012

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Dick Spacious CPA posted:

i wish someone else was doing the subs for the volleyboys show because this had me very confused because it showed them scoring points every scene



Wow, how the gently caress they managed to flip the Kanji translations is beyond me. I almost didn't spot the mistake because it was so stupidly simple.

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