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A review by onthesamepage
Haikyu!!, Vol. 1 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 finally starting the manga after watching every available episode twice, and the movie three times. I am the furthest thing from unbiased when it comes to Haikyuu—the anime was a highlight for me in a very dark year, and my love for this story and the characters just grows every time I consume it.
That said, I was a bit worried that the art style might not work for me, or that seeing the scenes as drawn panels rather than moving animation would be a let-down, but the way the mangaka draws the scenes is so dynamic that it's clear I was worried for nothing.
There doesn't seem to be much difference between this first volume and the corresponding episodes, aside from an interesting conversation between the Karasuno seniors as they watch that first match between Kageyama and Hinata. From that conversation, it's clear that they immediately understand who Kageyama is as a player. This just adds another layer to why Daichi took the route he did with regards to these two.
One of the things I also love about this series is the vulnerability the characters frequently show. Seeing someone like Kageyama go from a holier-than-thou attitude to admitting something scares him to his core is something I just love to see. I'm always drawn to media with strong character arc, and Haikyuu has so many good ones. I can't wait to revisit them all in the manga.
That said, I was a bit worried that the art style might not work for me, or that seeing the scenes as drawn panels rather than moving animation would be a let-down, but the way the mangaka draws the scenes is so dynamic that it's clear I was worried for nothing.
There doesn't seem to be much difference between this first volume and the corresponding episodes, aside from an interesting conversation between the Karasuno seniors as they watch that first match between Kageyama and Hinata. From that conversation, it's clear that they immediately understand who Kageyama is as a player. This just adds another layer to why Daichi took the route he did with regards to these two.
One of the things I also love about this series is the vulnerability the characters frequently show. Seeing someone like Kageyama go from a holier-than-thou attitude to admitting something scares him to his core is something I just love to see. I'm always drawn to media with strong character arc, and Haikyuu has so many good ones. I can't wait to revisit them all in the manga.