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Haikyuu!!
Haikyuu!! (ハイキュー!!)
Average Rating: 8.5 / 10

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Violence: 2 / 10
Nudity: 1 / 10
Theo Theme: 1 / 10
Neg Theme: 2 / 10

Brief Description:
Shouyou Hinata began playing volleyball when, in elementary school, he was inspired by a superstar of the sport nicknamed “the Little Giant”. Unfortunately Hinata suffers a crushing defeat in his first and last tournament in middle school at the hands of “King of the Court” Tobio Kageyama. So Hinata joins Kurasuno High School's volleyball team, vowing revenge against Kageyama. However, he discovers Kageyama is also on Kurasuno's team. The former rivals form a legendary combo with Hinata's mobility and Kageyama's precision ball-handling. Together, they take on the local tournaments and vow to meet Kurasuno's fated rival school in the nationals.

Source: http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=15683

Date Aired: 6 Apr 2014 to 21 Sept 2014
Suggested Age: 13+
Complete at 25 episodes.
Related works: The original manga and a special episode for the Jump Festa 2014 event.
User Reviews
09/19/2021: Rose Faerie [ Already Rated ]

Violence: Just some fighting, along the lines of roughhousing. No one intends bodily harm.

Sex and Nudity: None.

Theological Themes: None.

Problematic Themes: Their coach is seen smoking cigarettes a few times. There is some swearing, though it's mainly in the subbed version. The d-word, h-word, and s-word are used. The s-word is the most infrequently used.

Overall: Haikyuu!! is a fun watch. I was skeptical at first, since I hate watching sports (with the exception of the Olympics), but I had heard good things about it. Now I know more about volleyball than I ever did before, and it was actually pretty interesting. It's very fresh, rather realistic, and there was enough drama and comedy to pad things out. I never expected to be so entertaining to watch volleyball.

The characters themselves are diverse and endearing. Hinata and Kageyama have great chemistry and balance each other out. Not everyone gets along, which adds to the realism, though the team is close knit for the most part. It's fun to watch them evolve and grow as people and players.

The art is really cool, and it employs a unique use of shading, which I haven't seen in any other shows yet. The songs all have an inspiring atmosphere and add to the environment.

I recommend this one to preteens and up, due to the swearing.

October, 2014: ForeverInspired [ Already Rated ]

Haikyuu!! is a series that is a joy to watch. You really don't have to worry about any sexual, problematic theological, or any other questionable themes. You have your limited comedic violence (which is really nothing to worry about). While it is a sports series, it holds entertainment value even for those not interested in sports or volleyball in particular. For me, it converted me into a volleyball fan - big change from not caring at all for the sport before the series. The magic of this series is that it is well-written and presents developed characters, good themes, and nice plot. The visuals and music just adds to the great experience. I highly recommend you give this a shot whether you like sports or not. This little giant just might catch you by surprise.

Added: October, 2014