Anime review: Haikyuu!!

Introduction

After 2 or 3 weeks of watching almost only Haikyuu!! I can say that this is without doubt one of the best anime I have ever watched.

- Story: 9/10; It’s incredible how Haruichi Furudate (The mangaka) is able to get this attention at a show about a sport that not that many people play. The story and progression of the characters is truly amazing.

- Character: 9/10; ALL of the characters have something that makes them special. Hinata, Kageyama, Nishinoya, Bokuto, Kuroo, Kenma, Oikawa, the Miya twins... I think we could easily get 5 more series about other haikyuu characters, but I’m just gonna focus in Hinata’s because he is the main character: In volleyball, height is a very relevant factor, because if you’re tall you can block other’s spikes and throws and it just makes it easier; our protagonist, Hinata Shoyo, is just 1,64 meters height but it won’t stop him from doing his best for accomplishing his dream. Kinda gives me My Hero Academia vibes, but in a more “realistic” way.

- Animation: 8/10. Despite having some controversy about animation and the new character design in the last season, I still think the animation is very good. Yes, the last season has some animation troubles in time-to-time, but for me, it’s just so colourful and beautiful that it makes up. Not getting an A because there are shows with absolutely gorgeous animation that humiliates real life and it would be unfair to give them the same grades as Haikyuu!!’s.

- Soundtrack: 10/10; I don’t really know why I shouldn’t give this show’s music a 10/10. It fits perfectly and the openings are lit. Nothing else to say.

- Enjoyment: 10/10; This could be the most subjective of all categories. I personally enjoyed every single minute of the show from beginning to end. It’s just that much fun.

Overall: I’m gonna leave it at 9/10. Even though this is an excellent series I don’t think I should give it a 10/10 right away, it’d be unfair to other shows. I’m gonna still give it the A. No need to say I recommend this to anyone. At first I thought it was cringe and when I started watching anime I thought this would be the last thing I would want to watch. I... Regret... EVERYTHING I said back then.