Haikyuu!! Karasuno Koukou vs. Shiratorizawa Gakuen Koukou

  • Genres: ["Sports"]
  • Type: TV
  • Status: Finished Airing
  • Year: 2016

Summary: After the victory against Aoba Jousai High, Karasuno High School, once called “a fallen powerhouse, a crow that can’t fly,” has finally reached the climax of the heated Spring tournament. Now, to advance to nationals, the Karasuno team has to defeat the powerhouse Shiratorizawa Academy. Karasuno’s greatest hurdle is their adversary’s ace, Wakatoshi Ushijima, the number one player in the Miyagi Prefecture, and one of the country’s top three aces.

Only the strongest team will make it to the national tournament. Since this match is the third-year players’ last chance to qualify for nationals, Karasuno has to use everything they learned during the training camp and prior matches to attain victory. Filled with restlessness and excitement, both teams are determined to come out on top in the third season of Haikyuu!!.

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After the victory against Aoba Jousai High, Karasuno High School, once called “a fallen powerhouse, a crow that can’t fly,” has finally reached the climax of the heated Spring tournament. Now, to advance to nationals, the Karasuno team has to defeat the powerhouse Shiratorizawa Academy. Karasuno’s greatest hurdle is their adversary’s ace, Wakatoshi Ushijima, the number one player in the Miyagi Prefecture, and one of the country’s top three aces.

Only the strongest team will make it to the national tournament. Since this match is the third-year players’ last chance to qualify for nationals, Karasuno has to use everything they learned during the training camp and prior matches to attain victory. Filled with restlessness and excitement, both teams are determined to come out on top in the third season of Haikyuu!!.

[Written by MAL Rewrite]


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Haikyuu!! Karasuno Koukou vs. Shiratorizawa Gakuen Koukou Review

Haikyuu!! Karasuno Koukou vs. Shiratorizawa Gakuen Koukou — After the victory against Aoba Jousai High, Karasuno High School, once called “a fallen powerhouse, a crow that can’t fly,” has finally reached the climax of the heated Spring tournament. This overview is intentionally spoiler-free and focuses on tone and intent rather than plot specifics.

Thematically, It sits firmly within Sports conventions as a TV work and has garnered attention (MAL score: 8.77). This work explores character dynamics, tonal shifts, and the interplay between narrative ambition and execution. The story's pacing and tonal choices are crafted to complement the central ideas, often emphasizing atmosphere and emotional truth over explicit exposition. The show's ability to evoke a consistent mood — whether melancholic, exuberant, or contemplative — is a recurring strength, and the scenes are constructed so viewers can infer stakes without needing explicit spoilers.

Characterization is a core pillar here. Protagonists and supporting figures are written with distinct motivations and narrative roles; even when archetypal, the series invests in small behavioral details that make choices feel earned. Character arcs are handled with an eye for gradualism: development often arrives through incremental beats rather than abrupt, expository shifts. The interactions between characters create texture, and relationships are used to illuminate both personal flaws and larger thematic concerns.

On the visual front, production values play a significant role. The animation quality varies by sequence but frequently showcases thoughtful direction and composition. Background art, framing, and color palettes are used deliberately to support tone — quieter scenes favor muted palettes while action or heightened emotional beats employ brighter, more kinetic visuals. Direction choices, such as camera movement and shot selection, often elevate scenes beyond their raw script, creating moments that linger in the viewer's mind.

The soundscape — score, incidental music, and sound design — complements the visual language. Music cues are placed to maximize emotional resonance without manipulating the audience with melodrama; this restraint often leads to more authentic emotional payoff. Sound design punctuates key moments, and when the series leans on silence, those quieter moments are given weight by measured audio choices.

Pacing and structure are handled with craft. Episodes are arranged to build tension and release methodically, and the narrative rarely rushes through important emotional beats. That said, the deliberate pacing may feel slow to viewers who prefer faster plot turnover; the reward is greater nuance and an accumulation of meaning across the series. Accessibility is generally good — one can appreciate surface-level pleasures, while repeat or attentive viewing reveals additional layers.

No title is without flaws. Occasional unevenness in subplots or variable animation across episodes can be distracting. Some tonal shifts might feel abrupt if you expect uniformity; others will argue that those shifts are purposeful. These are worth noting, but they seldom undercut the larger achievements of the work.

In sum, Haikyuu!! Karasuno Koukou vs. Shiratorizawa Gakuen Koukou offers a rich experience for viewers who value character-driven storytelling, considered visual design, and a soundtrack that supports rather than overwhelms. For fans of Sports, this is an especially rewarding watch. It's recommended for those who appreciate layered narratives and artistry in animation, and best approached with patience and attention to nuance.


Characters & Voice Actors

Hinata, Shouyou

Hinata, Shouyou

Main

Murase, Ayumu
Murase, Ayumu
Japanese
Hinata, Shouyou

Hinata, Shouyou

Main

Torrent, Darío
Torrent, Darío
Spanish
Hinata, Shouyou

Hinata, Shouyou

Main

Baugus, Bryson
Baugus, Bryson
English
Hinata, Shouyou

Hinata, Shouyou

Main

Zeiger, Christian
Zeiger, Christian
German
Hinata, Shouyou

Hinata, Shouyou

Main

Lupinacci, Simone
Lupinacci, Simone
Italian
Hinata, Shouyou

Hinata, Shouyou

Main

Trouffier, Tom
Trouffier, Tom
French
Hinata, Shouyou

Hinata, Shouyou

Main

Almeida, Lucas
Almeida, Lucas
Portuguese (BR)
Kageyama, Tobio

Kageyama, Tobio

Main

Ishikawa, Kaito
Ishikawa, Kaito
Japanese
Kageyama, Tobio

Kageyama, Tobio

Main

Puig, Enric
Puig, Enric
Spanish
Kageyama, Tobio

Kageyama, Tobio

Main

Gibbs, Scott
Gibbs, Scott
English
Kageyama, Tobio

Kageyama, Tobio

Main

Wolko, Roman
Wolko, Roman
German
Kageyama, Tobio

Kageyama, Tobio

Main

Oldani, Andrea
Oldani, Andrea
Italian
Kageyama, Tobio

Kageyama, Tobio

Main

Herlin, Simon
Herlin, Simon
French
Kageyama, Tobio

Kageyama, Tobio

Main

Casemiro, Bruno
Casemiro, Bruno
Portuguese (BR)
Aihara, Mao

Aihara, Mao

Supporting

Suegara, Rie
Suegara, Rie
Japanese
Aihara, Mao

Aihara, Mao

Supporting

Sorrentino, Katia
Sorrentino, Katia
Italian
Aihara, Mao

Aihara, Mao

Supporting

Barr, Katelyn
Barr, Katelyn
English
Aihara, Mao

Aihara, Mao

Supporting

Butard, Claire
Butard, Claire
French
Akaashi, Keiji

Akaashi, Keiji

Supporting

Oosaka, Ryouta
Oosaka, Ryouta
Japanese
Akaashi, Keiji

Akaashi, Keiji

Supporting

Viñoles, Miquel
Viñoles, Miquel
Spanish

Staff

Maeda, Toshihiro

Maeda, Toshihiro

Producer

Matsushita, Keiko

Matsushita, Keiko

Producer

Morihiro, Fumi

Morihiro, Fumi

Producer

Okamura, Wakana

Okamura, Wakana

Producer

Saitou, Tomoyuki

Saitou, Tomoyuki

Producer

Shinozaki, Shinya

Shinozaki, Shinya

Producer

Mitsunaka, Susumu

Mitsunaka, Susumu

Director, Script, Storyboard, Screenplay, Key Animation

Kikuta, Hiromi

Kikuta, Hiromi

Sound Director

Itoga, Shintarou

Itoga, Shintarou

Episode Director

Kamata, Yuusuke

Kamata, Yuusuke

Episode Director, Storyboard

Mori, Hirotaka

Mori, Hirotaka

Episode Director

Okuno, Haruo

Okuno, Haruo

Episode Director, Key Animation, Animation Director

Satou, Masako

Satou, Masako

Episode Director, Storyboard, Key Animation

Hidaka, Masamitsu

Hidaka, Masamitsu

Storyboard

Natsume, Shingo

Natsume, Shingo

Storyboard

Sasaki, Shinsaku

Sasaki, Shinsaku

Storyboard

Satou, Takuya

Satou, Takuya

Storyboard

Yoshida, Taizou

Yoshida, Taizou

Storyboard

BURNOUT SYNDROMES

BURNOUT SYNDROMES

Theme Song Performance

NICO Touches the Walls

NICO Touches the Walls

Theme Song Composition, Theme Song Performance, Theme Song Arrangement, Theme Song Lyrics