A review by onthesamepage
Haikyu!!, Vol. 4 by Haruichi Furudate

funny lighthearted medium-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? Yes

4.5

I'm saying this like every review I write for Haikyuu isn't biased, but there's just something special about Nekoma and their relationship with Karasuno. This volume sets up the renewed rivalry between the two teams, and every team member has a counterpart that they're inspired by, on both sides. It's something I love to see—characters going up to each other post-match to rave about how amazing their rival was. It's all warm and fuzzy, and the Karasuno-Nekoma dynamic is unlike any other team dynamic in the series.