Episode Eleven: Boys’ Fated Meeting
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Hinata’s sleepy head little sister
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Training montage! And Ukai ‘ooooh’-ing at Hinata
and Asahi’s spikes
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Nishinoya with his hair down! Nishinoya with his
hair down! Nishinoyaaa with his hair downnnn! Also all of them screaming at
Asahi with his hair down.
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The first appearance of Kenma! I love how he
seems so unaffected but he still seems pretty pumped when he says ‘I think our
team is pretty good’. And Hinata’s communication skills are stellar he could
hold a conversation with a steel pole. On first name basis already too cuties.
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Sugawara is the best okay. Don’t underestimate
him just because he’s not a starter! Plus Daiichi and Asahi getting determined
from his speech too.
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Nishinoya is super cool! He’s the best okay. I’m
loving these speeches from these lovely senpais.
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Little heart to hearts with everyone. I love it
when Ennoshita and the other second-years tell their story to Hinata and
Kageyama they all sit properly to listen.
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New uniforms! You know what they say, the
clothes make the man. And I am so looking forward to seeing Hinata stand on the
national court with that jersey number, surpassing his idol and becoming a
legend himself.
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‘Kenma, who has no will to play, is looking
forward to a match?!’ Yes. That’s the power of the sun.
Episode Twelve: Boys Take Flight
The episode where I love lots of little things and call
everything ‘cute’ a lot. I can’t help it, Nekoma and Karasuno are not only a
match for each other in terms of skill, they’re also good in the cute factor!
(Karasuno is ofc always the cutest and number one in my heart though you just
can’t beat that.)
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Hinata and Kenma catching up like they’re
totally familiar. Then the monk heads butting in only for the responsible
senpais to stop them. Then the two captains meeting and instantly figuring each
other out. I really like the both captains.
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Sorry Kenma but I’m going to go with your
captain on this one. The chant is pretty cool.
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Lots of little things this time around. The
neighbourhood association guys coming to watch their match, the whole fated
match of the garbage heap, and Kageyama’s ‘tch’ when Nekoma’s guy says he’s not
underestimating Hinata
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The shocked first reactions to Hinata’s quick is
something I’ll never get tired of. (Yet later on when ‘nobody calls the current
Karasuno [the flightless crows] anymore’ I’m even more proud)
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I probably just like Nishinoya too much, but
it’s really nice seeing him in action as the libero in a real match at last.
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I like how all the coaches in the opposing teams
are always just like ‘well they’re geniuses so you guys will just have to deal
with it’
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Kageyama calls for a toss for once and uses the
opportunity to teach Hinata like gosh these cuties. Not to mention how he
easily scores a point and just considers it a teaching opportunity. ‘This guy’s
so good it’s irritating…’
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I like that Kuro and Kenma are childhood
friends. I can’t tell you why exactly, but I think it’s cute.
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When Hinata’s spike gets blocked and his
teammates are completely behind him 100% and reassuring him IT’S SO CUTE. Ukai
being a really good coach too, using the practice matches to the fullest and
letting the players figure out a solution.
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TINY BEAST MODE HINATA. Let’s be real here guys,
this little cute ball of sunshine is the real dark horse in the team. Don’t
stare at the sun too long, he’ll burn you up and reduce you to ashes!
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And he opens his eyes for the first time! Ah
hell yeah we about to embark on some levelling up right here. Of course it
wouldn’t be levelling up if he didn’t go through some grinding first, but once
again the team is all about the support. This team is too great.
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‘We look for ways to fly’. Go little giant.
Episode Thirteen: Boys versus Boys
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‘Oni and oni’. THEY’LL EAT YOU UP MOTHERFUCKERS
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The captain giving relevant hints, Hinata fulfilling
those hints expertly, and both teams levelling up through PvP
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Kuro being a cool captain~ And of course
Kageyama picks up on that and switches the tosses. Hinata’s so cute being all
like ‘ehhh I was just getting used to the floaty one!’
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They may be little fluffy chicks going against
an adult cat right now, but just you wait they’ll level up in no time! By the
time the destined match rolls around again, they’ll be huge scary crows. Like
seriously have you seen the sizes that crows can get to because it ranges from
large to unnatural to fucking terrifying that thing could eat a baby.
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I really like that they acknowledge that they’re
worse right now but FUCK THAT SHIT WE’LL JUST SMASH THROUGH IT. They don’t get
caught up in a defeatist attitude ever and I really love that about them.
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The moment of truth point. What an intense
rally, including nice spikes from Asahi, Hinata calling for a toss from
Kageyama by his aura alone, and Kenma’s amazing save.
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Everyone’s exhausted and you have Hinata going
‘ONE MORE’. THE SUN DOESN’T RUN OUT OF ENERGY FUCKERS.
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After match bonding time with the two teams of
cuties. You have the monk heads bonding, Nishinoya being perfectly cool once
again, Kageyama scaring Kenma off awwww. It’s just cute is what I’m saying.
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Even the coaches! And Take-sensei you’re the
real hero here! Look at these two teams of dorks come here and let me hug you.
Episode Fourteen: Boys Unfurl Your Wings
At first I thought the freckled guy in the beginning was
Hinata’s friend that helped him out in the first episode, but it turned out to
be Daiichi’s childhood friend instead. I’m disappointed because I realized I
want nothing more than for the two friends of Hinata (and maybe his
underclassmen) to come watch him at an official match. Like look how high he
can fly now! Please make this happen!
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These volleyball nerds, even in their spare time
they’re just getting excited over volleyball articles
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See, Ukai’s a good coach! I’m proud of him too
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More of the girls team captain Michimiya! She’s
super cute. I hope she and Daiichi hook up.
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This 159cm tiny Beagle coming to pick up his
great hulking Saint Bernard of an ace. These silly boys.
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Sugawara’s moment of foreshadowing with his
signals. Personally, I can’t wait he’s going to be awesome.
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Enoshita’s face of ‘IM SO DONE’ which is the
only face you can make in response to Tanaka’s stupidity.
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Yamaguchi, just wait you’ll be awesome too! (Not
in this season but still, you’ll get there!)
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Kageyama immediately memorizing the hand
signals.
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Actually just this entire training montage
before the tournament I love it all.
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Shimizu you’re super cute! I really love their
banner as well. It’s so simple and powerful. It’s great because they’re not a
team who overthinks or philosophizes a lot. Karasuno is all about giving it
your all and doing your best together. They push through with passion and
sincerity. So spread your wings little crows. Fly as high as you can.
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Everyone’s reactions after the unveiling. ‘The
captain too?!’ For the sake of the support members who stuck with you through
the ups and downs, don’t you want to show her the best team you can be?
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The flashback cuts during the ending
Episode Fifteen: BOYS FLY HIGH!!
I don’t like the new opening as
much as the first one, but the last shot with all of them is just as cool. The
new ending isn’t my favourite either, but I can’t say that I dislike that
winning smile from Kageyama. Openings and endings aside, the episode doesn’t
let me down. Lots of caps lock in this one.
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Asahi getting shut down immediately. Poor
sentimental teddy bear.
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The third years showing up and their cute first
year chicks are already at the clubroom
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This is my favourite shot in the manga and I’m
saddened that they didn’t hold it there for longer. If you take the time to
pause and look carefully it’s really such a treasure. You have Tsukishima with
his usual disdain, literally looking down on them. You have Kageyama’s
naturally scary face, and the two shorties + Tanaka’s natural ‘picking a fight’
face. BUT THEN you also have the polite disappointment of Sugawara and the unnaturally
blank face of the captain that are more terrifying than anyone else’s. It’s
great. (BITCHES AIN’T SHIT AND THEY AIN’T SAYING NOTHING A HUNDRED
MOTHERFUCKERS CAN’T TELL ME NOTHING)
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Not to mention how much they look like a gang,
dressed in all black and coming in like AIN’T NOBODY FRESHER THAN MY
MOTHERFUCKING CLIQUE
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When in reality they’re a bunch of cute
volleyball dorks. ‘Now this is what you call wild’. TOO CUTE.
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Dorks who could probably kick your ass in
volleyball. I always love it when the peanut gallery does the praising thing
like ‘hey check it out it’s the best libero’ or ‘oh shit it’s the king of the
court’. But the best is when they underestimate Hinata. This only happens
before the rumors of the second small giant with a monster quick spreads, so
I’m enjoying it while I can.
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Hinata does the same ‘Air Salonpas’ thing from
the first episode but this time when you cut to a wide shot HE HAS A HUGE
RELIABLE TEAM BEHIND HIM I’M OH I’M SO PROUD OF YOU FOR MAKING IT HERE BABY
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Nishinoya being a protective friend sticking up
for Asahi, while little Hinata hovers behind him. Not to mention Asahi looking
cool for all of five seconds before he ruins it again
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Daiichi’s so great look at that Captain-feel of
authority he exudes
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Hinata’s war flashbacks. Oh these two, the teddy
bear and the baby crow. Come here and let me hug you both.
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How Seijou’s coach reacts to any problems with
Oikawa with ‘Iwaizumi’. It’s super
effective!
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Seijou’s role as the peanut gallery for
Karasuno’s match. Hehehe just you watch…
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If Nishinoya wasn’t a libero I’d nominate him
for captain next year
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The heartbeat sfx is a nice touch. All of these
characters, even if they’re not the main players, they’re here with pounding
hearts and big dreams too.
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‘Spoken from experience!’ Hehehehe……
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Check out that amazing libero! Check out that
powerful spike!
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The music that starts up from when Hinata starts
getting anxious for a toss
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‘You are all strong. Karasuno is strong. Let’s
show everyone in the stadium that we ravens can fly.’ CHECK OUT THAT SHOT OF
HINATA JUMPING IDENTICAL TO THE SHOT WE SAW AND HE SAW IN THE FIRST EPISODE OF
THE SMALL GIANT JUMPING FLYYYYYYYYYYY
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AND AS EVERYONE IN THE PLACE IS DUMBFOUNDED AND
OIKAWA STANDS TO ATTENTION
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‘Look. We are the champions of old. This is
Karasuno’s revival!’
AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
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AS HE FALLS HIS TEAMMATES ARE SO READY IN THE
BACKGROUND
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AND HINATA’S RIGHT UP THERE IN THE CENTER, NO AS THE CENTER OF THE REVIVAL
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FLY
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FLY AND CRUSH THEM
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Y’ALL NIGGAS AIN’T FLY AS ME THAT’S WHY I DEFY
PHYSICS AND Y’ALL NIGGAS COLLIDIN’, PEACE
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I’M UP HERE WITH THE LEARS Y’ALL DOWN THERE WITH
THE AIRS EMPERORS IN THE MIRROR YOU’RE PLAYING WITH A PAIR
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THE CHAMP IS HERE
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