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He did not have a team to practice with or get play time during the flash back times

But, he could have been practicing serving anyways - right ?

Like, to me it seems like the kind of practice we see the characters do for improving their serves, it is all stuff Hinata could have been doing anywhere all by himself.

Between that and watching some matches, he would have had a really solid serve when the series starts.

Has this been discussed before ? I found some threads about his serves, but they focused more on the similarity with spiking, which I doubt its all too similar at all - because not only was Hinata bad at spikes until halfway through the story, he can't be expected to practice spikes alone anyways, which was the whole point of his flashbacks.

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Probably contains spoilers, as I dont watch the anime and dont know how far it went and did it show the funny atomic bomb of the manga.

Komori Motoya. The ball of sunshine, introduced in national training camp arc, complimenting Sakusa's demeanor and sort of bringing the group together.

Ruins the plot twice, in both of the most important aspects.

First off, he is a libero. Usually the smallest guy in the team, and we see multiple of liberos' viewpoints throughout the plot - them struggling, choosing their spot, protecting the team and such. However, he is the best libero in Japan —

— and simultaneously the tallest libero we know of, with a whopping 180 cm.

So you show us the struggles of tHe sHoRt gUyS and whatnot, and then show the tallest and say he is the best in the position used by short guys?

Okay.

But that's not even all.

Because for some reason, hundreds of chapters in, Furudate decided to scare off yaoi girlies and simultaneously set fire to the series meaning completely.

Because Komori and Sakusa turn out to be cousins.

Let me rephrase it.

Best libero in Japanese high schools and top 2 diagonal in Japanese high schools are closely blood related.

You show us the story about the guy from nowhere, trying to raise his way up the sports ladder tooth and claws, and then just casually drop "oh, but actually out of like 3 absolute top guys you will hear of 2 are almost brothers".

You know how in horse racing you can look at horse's bloodline and a lot of times predict its future?

Expect these are not horses, selectively bred for racing. These are people, and the story is supposed to oppose the exact things Furudate later throws out of the window.

Thanks for coming to my TED talk.

So I wanted to talk about Haikyu in a communication presentation. For almost a decade it has been my undisputed number 1. And I think what makes it special is it tells you that you don't have to be important to make a difference. It is fine if down the line you don't become this amazing player, whats important is the now and the experience and the memories.

But I wanted your opinion. What makes Haikyu good. I know it is the characters but what about the characters overall?? if you were in my place and had 5 min what n who would u talk about?

Also, P.S. I was thinking of adding a short clip and I loved the last scene with Jozenji manager where she remembers her time and leaves with an accepting smile. But I cant find that clip anywhere on youtube.. Is there a way to cut it? What other scenes can I show? I would love your thoughts!!

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I know Hinata might not be really the best. But it is just to remove main character/protagonist bias.

I also didn't include players from Ichibayashi, Inubushi, etc for obvious reasons.

Yeah, I know they play different positions. But that is fine.

People compare different positions in sports lile Bakseball (PG, SG, SF, PF, C)

So, I guess it can also be applied to volleyball. Even if you are comparing players with different positions like Setter, Outside Hitter or Opposite Hitter.

PS: Ushijima and Oikawa didn't qualify for the 2013 Spring Nationals. But I wonder of you guys think they are better than these players.

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Usually, Outside hitter is more versatile. And need to be good (or at least decent) defender/passer. And of course, usually the sets are commonly going to him.

Opposite hitter is said to be "emergency spiker" when the outside hitter has no opportunity for attack. In his position, he doesn't need to receive/pass much. But he is expected to be an EFFICIENT spiker/scorer since he will be like an offensive specialist.

In the manga we see Aces. Some are Outside, Some are Opposite.

For those who knows more volleyball than me. Is it a big difference?

Is Outside usally the best spiker? And Opposite is the second best spiker? Or Vice Versa?

Are usual competent spikers able to play both positions or not?

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So I decided to start as I've heard it's a really good story and very cool philosophy and perspective of some characters.

I've read that people who watched tha anime and switched to manga felt there is "no emotion" or "don't feel the thrill" while reading. But I also heard people that say the manga is always better because it delivers the pure expression of the author.

So, what do you recommend for me?

I always loved to write. And for about a year or two I've had this deep desire to write and actually post my work. But I don't know how to get audience, where is best place to write and post and will people read what I've come up with.

I was also wondering do people even read fanfics anymore and if they do... What audiences?

I always thought Haikyuu fans are super supportive and love to read everything and anything they can find about Haikyuu. So let me know! Should I do it and if so do you guys have any tips and ideas on how to start!

i liked the series from the start, but there was one scene where i realized i was going to watch the whole thing. after that i couldn't stop.

what was that moment for you? if it's from the manga, please tag spoilers.

Some people think they are a top heavy team. Reliant on their big 3 of Sakusa, Komori, and Iizuna.

But as the 2012 IH champions, and frequent #1 seed in both IH and Spring Nationals. I think their whole lineup is good. Just like Inarizaki, but even better.

Remember, Itachiyama beat Inarizaki 3-1. (Interhigh). And Inarizaki even got praised for taking 1 set.

Their Blocker (Jersey #2) is recognized by Tendou to be a great blocker. And their other (younger) players managed to win 2015 Spring Nationals in the future without their Big 3.

Yes, they lost in 2013 Spring to Inubushi due to Iizuna injury. So maybe that's why people are speculating that they are significantly weaker without Iizuna. That is somehow true. But they still made it competitive without their setter. And take note, we don't know how strong Inubushi was. (Fukurodani beat Inubushi in the Semifinals. But maybe it was close)

I think the main players in 2015 Itachiyama (Spring National Champions) were already in the team as freshman in 2013. And they are at least key players supporting Sakusa/Komori/Iizuna.