Haikyuu!! Second Season
Summary: Following their participation at the Inter-High, the Karasuno High School volleyball team attempts to refocus their efforts, aiming to conquer the Spring tournament instead.
When they receive an invitation from long-standing rival Nekoma High, Karasuno agrees to take part in a large training camp alongside many notable volleyball teams in Tokyo and even some national level players. By playing with some of the toughest teams in Japan, they hope not only to sharpen their skills, but also come up with new attacks that would strengthen them. Moreover, Hinata and Kageyama attempt to devise a more powerful weapon, one that could possibly break the sturdiest of blocks.
Facing what may be their last chance at victory before the senior players graduate, the members of Karasuno's volleyball team must learn to settle their differences and train harder than ever if they hope to overcome formidable opponents old and new—including their archrival Aoba Jousai and its world-class setter Tooru Oikawa.
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Description
Following their participation at the Inter-High, the Karasuno High School volleyball team attempts to refocus their efforts, aiming to conquer the Spring tournament instead.
When they receive an invitation from long-standing rival Nekoma High, Karasuno agrees to take part in a large training camp alongside many notable volleyball teams in Tokyo and even some national level players. By playing with some of the toughest teams in Japan, they hope not only to sharpen their skills, but also come up with new attacks that would strengthen them. Moreover, Hinata and Kageyama attempt to devise a more powerful weapon, one that could possibly break the sturdiest of blocks.
Facing what may be their last chance at victory before the senior players graduate, the members of Karasuno's volleyball team must learn to settle their differences and train harder than ever if they hope to overcome formidable opponents old and new—including their archrival Aoba Jousai and its world-class setter Tooru Oikawa.
[Written by MAL Rewrite]
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Haikyuu!! Second Season Review
Haikyuu!! Second Season — Following their participation at the Inter-High, the Karasuno High School volleyball team attempts to refocus their efforts, aiming to conquer the Spring tournament instead. 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: 8.62). 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!! Second Season 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
Main
Murase, Ayumu
Japanese
Hinata, Shouyou
Main
Torrent, Darío
Spanish
Hinata, Shouyou
Main
Baugus, Bryson
English
Hinata, Shouyou
Main
Yang, Jeong Hwa
Korean
Hinata, Shouyou
Main
Lupinacci, Simone
Italian
Hinata, Shouyou
Main
Zeiger, Christian
German
Hinata, Shouyou
Main
Almeida, Lucas
Portuguese (BR)
Hinata, Shouyou
Main
Bernal, Alberto
Spanish
Hinata, Shouyou
Main
Trouffier, Tom
French
Kageyama, Tobio
Main
Ishikawa, Kaito
Japanese
Kageyama, Tobio
Main
Puig, Enric
Spanish
Kageyama, Tobio
Main
Gibbs, Scott
English
Kageyama, Tobio
Main
Oldani, Andrea
Italian
Kageyama, Tobio
Main
Wolko, Roman
German
Kageyama, Tobio
Main
Casemiro, Bruno
Portuguese (BR)
Kageyama, Tobio
Main
Ortiz Santini, Brandon
Spanish
Kageyama, Tobio
Main
Herlin, Simon
French
Kageyama, Tobio
Main
Shim, Gyu-hyeok
Korean
Aihara, Mao
Supporting
Suegara, Rie
Japanese
Aihara, Mao
Supporting
Sorrentino, Katia
Italian
Staff
Kananiwa, Kozue
Producer
Maeda, Toshihiro
Producer
Matsushita, Keiko
Producer
Morihiro, Fumi
Producer
Okamura, Wakana
Producer
Saitou, Tomoyuki
Producer
Shinozaki, Shinya
Producer
Mitsunaka, Susumu
Director, Episode Director, Script, Storyboard, Key Animation
Kikuta, Hiromi
Sound Director
Andou, Takashi
Episode Director
Hiramuki, Tomoko
Episode Director
Ishikawa, Mariko
Episode Director, Assistant Director
Itoga, Shintarou
Episode Director
Kamata, Yuusuke
Episode Director
Kawasaki, Itsurou
Episode Director, Storyboard
Komurakata, Kouji
Episode Director, Storyboard
Koyama, Yoshitaka
Episode Director, Storyboard
Mori, Hirotaka
Episode Director
Nakazawa, Shintarou
Episode Director, Storyboard
Nishio, Tetsuya
Episode Director, Storyboard, Key Animation