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A review by kitchenbeat10
Haikyu!!, Vol. 19 by Haruichi Furudate
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
We see the second set going point-to-point into the 30s!!! 31-29 to Karasuno! That spectacular denial of Ushijima by Tsukishima????? Oh that was scrumptious!
But the third set goes to Shiratorizawa after Shirabu pulls the team back into their own rhythm, which they had been knocked off by Tsuki's excellent blocking reads and forcing them off their game in set 2. Shirabu is splendid in his own way. I loved seeing Kawanishi get some nice screentime too, he's cute haha.
Reon Ohira is level headed, and knows how to handle the team, like cheering Goshiki up or giving Tendo a listening ear. I detest Tanji Washijo, he hits his students? In one panel we actually see Shirabu having marks on his cheek, and I've found the first irredeemable character in this series.
Mr. Unperturbed, Ushijima, actually rebukes Hinata???? Hinata has gotten under his skin, not because he has exceptional athletic abilities, but because his confidence is unfounded and his blocking and receiving skills are severely lacking. I find that hilarious.
But Hinata learns to block his own way, by making a good approach to run and jump and get good height to help block, and though it's double the effort he is extending, the team finds success. Old Coach Ukai comes to the stands, and makes great observations. It's Ukai vs Washijo in a sense, their diametrically opposed views of how to approach playing volleyball.
I think this is excellent and the artwork was beautiful, so happy to jump right into the next installment.
But the third set goes to Shiratorizawa after Shirabu pulls the team back into their own rhythm, which they had been knocked off by Tsuki's excellent blocking reads and forcing them off their game in set 2. Shirabu is splendid in his own way. I loved seeing Kawanishi get some nice screentime too, he's cute haha.
Reon Ohira is level headed, and knows how to handle the team, like cheering Goshiki up or giving Tendo a listening ear. I detest Tanji Washijo, he hits his students? In one panel we actually see Shirabu having marks on his cheek, and I've found the first irredeemable character in this series.
Mr. Unperturbed, Ushijima, actually rebukes Hinata???? Hinata has gotten under his skin, not because he has exceptional athletic abilities, but because his confidence is unfounded and his blocking and receiving skills are severely lacking. I find that hilarious.
But Hinata learns to block his own way, by making a good approach to run and jump and get good height to help block, and though it's double the effort he is extending, the team finds success. Old Coach Ukai comes to the stands, and makes great observations. It's Ukai vs Washijo in a sense, their diametrically opposed views of how to approach playing volleyball.
I think this is excellent and the artwork was beautiful, so happy to jump right into the next installment.