Haikyu!! 3rd Season Episode 9: The Volleyball Idiots
Manga chapter 167-168
Canon/HIGH
OSHIMETER
9.9
68 Fans
5
4
3
2
1
PacingVisualWritingEmo ImpactSoundtrack
Haikyu!! 3rd Season Episode 9: The Volleyball Idiots
Manga chapter 167-168
Canon/HIGH
OSHIMETER
9.9
68 Fans
5
4
3
2
1
PacingVisualWritingEmo ImpactSoundtrack
READTHROUGH
QUICK TAKES
izzuddinfaiz6
VerifiedTsukki was becoming an amazing blocker in this whole match
otoroshi_oni_35
Kageyama and Tsukishima actually agreeing on a block strategy is such a massive shift for them, and that tiny smirk they shared made the whole five set struggle worth it
hoho_hurricane
Hinata's back attack, right at the very end?! My heart literally stopped when they cut to black, I swear I nearly threw my remote at the screen from the sheer suspense. I'm going to lose my mind waiting for the next episode; it's so unfair to leave us hanging like that!
julia
My skin was crawling when Noya gave that speech about protecting their backs and his receives against Ushijima are the only thing keeping them alive
kitto_katsu
I actually yelled when Tsukishima walked back onto the court with his hand all wrapped up because he used to act like he didnt care and now he is basically dying to play
kumaru_yukihara
Tsukishima using those lead blocks to funnel the ball toward Nishinoya was such a smart move and it shows how much he has actually been listening to Kuroo
misato_katsuragi
I still can't believe Tsukki came back with that bandage and just started bossing the block again. He really looked Ushijima in the eyes and told him it was over and my heart stopped during that rally
professor_oak
Asahi letting out that huge yell after blasting through the block was such a great moment for him and the alumni in the stands were losing their minds
ash_ketchum
The cliffhanger at the end with Hinata going for that back attack has me shaking because he put every last bit of energy into that jump
toby_lvl22
When Tsukishima collapsed, I genuinely worried he was out for good, but seeing him back on the court, all fired up and absolutely ravenous to play, was such a massive relief. It felt like a huge payoff for all the times he'd held back, and I just couldn't help but beam at his newfound intensity.
senkaimon_sentry
I definitely noticed the voice change for Coach Ukai this week and it felt a bit strange at first, but the new guy is doing a solid job of keeping that same energy during the timeouts. The way Tsukishima and Kageyama actually worked together to stop Ushijima was huge for them because they usually can't stand each other for five minutes.
luxord_455
That silent standoff between Hinata and the old coach really showed the clash of styles and how much Hinata is getting under his skin
sailor_venus
you can really see how tired they are when they start hitting their own legs to keep moving and it makes every single point feel like a war
hassel
Seeing Nishinoya dive for those impossible balls really reminds you why they call him the guardian deity, and his speech about protecting their backs was so cool.
vexen_457
The way the animation slowed down during Hinata's final jump made the tension feel so heavy and now waiting for the next episode is going to be torture
captain_keeta_278
Ushijima telling his setter to use him mercilessly even when he is exhausted shows exactly why Shiratorizawa is such a scary team to face
diantha_329
It felt a bit strange hearing the new voice for the coach after everything that happened with the original actor, but the sheer intensity of this match made me forget for a minute. The way Karasuno looks like they are barely standing but still trying to swarm Ushijima like a pack of crows is just so cool. That ending shot is torture
jonakra
I was screaming when Tsukishima walked back onto the court with that bandage and seeing him actually care about the game this much makes me so happy
schierke_the_witch_193
Hearing the new voice for Coach Ukai was definitely a bit strange at first, but his speech about staying sharp even when your body fails was still exactly what the team needed to hear
candice_corona
Daichi staying so steady while the match is basically falling apart around him is the only reason they are still in this, and his floor defense against Ushijima is incredible
EPISODE CONTEXT
Episode 9 of 10 pushes the Karasuno vs. Shiratorizawa match into its most critical phase, building directly on the momentum and challenges established in episode 8, 'An Annoying Guy,' where the team faced pivotal setbacks. As the penultimate episode, it functions as the emotional and competitive crescendo before the season finale, 'The Battle of Concepts,' where the match's outcome will finally be decided. Everything this compact 10-episode season has built — every character arc, every rivalry, every thematic thread about perseverance — converges here.
READTHROUGH
QUICK TAKES
izzuddinfaiz6
VerifiedTsukki was becoming an amazing blocker in this whole match
otoroshi_oni_35
Kageyama and Tsukishima actually agreeing on a block strategy is such a massive shift for them, and that tiny smirk they shared made the whole five set struggle worth it
hoho_hurricane
Hinata's back attack, right at the very end?! My heart literally stopped when they cut to black, I swear I nearly threw my remote at the screen from the sheer suspense. I'm going to lose my mind waiting for the next episode; it's so unfair to leave us hanging like that!
julia
My skin was crawling when Noya gave that speech about protecting their backs and his receives against Ushijima are the only thing keeping them alive
kitto_katsu
I actually yelled when Tsukishima walked back onto the court with his hand all wrapped up because he used to act like he didnt care and now he is basically dying to play
kumaru_yukihara
Tsukishima using those lead blocks to funnel the ball toward Nishinoya was such a smart move and it shows how much he has actually been listening to Kuroo
misato_katsuragi
I still can't believe Tsukki came back with that bandage and just started bossing the block again. He really looked Ushijima in the eyes and told him it was over and my heart stopped during that rally
professor_oak
Asahi letting out that huge yell after blasting through the block was such a great moment for him and the alumni in the stands were losing their minds
ash_ketchum
The cliffhanger at the end with Hinata going for that back attack has me shaking because he put every last bit of energy into that jump
toby_lvl22
When Tsukishima collapsed, I genuinely worried he was out for good, but seeing him back on the court, all fired up and absolutely ravenous to play, was such a massive relief. It felt like a huge payoff for all the times he'd held back, and I just couldn't help but beam at his newfound intensity.
senkaimon_sentry
I definitely noticed the voice change for Coach Ukai this week and it felt a bit strange at first, but the new guy is doing a solid job of keeping that same energy during the timeouts. The way Tsukishima and Kageyama actually worked together to stop Ushijima was huge for them because they usually can't stand each other for five minutes.
luxord_455
That silent standoff between Hinata and the old coach really showed the clash of styles and how much Hinata is getting under his skin
sailor_venus
you can really see how tired they are when they start hitting their own legs to keep moving and it makes every single point feel like a war
hassel
Seeing Nishinoya dive for those impossible balls really reminds you why they call him the guardian deity, and his speech about protecting their backs was so cool.
vexen_457
The way the animation slowed down during Hinata's final jump made the tension feel so heavy and now waiting for the next episode is going to be torture
captain_keeta_278
Ushijima telling his setter to use him mercilessly even when he is exhausted shows exactly why Shiratorizawa is such a scary team to face
diantha_329
It felt a bit strange hearing the new voice for the coach after everything that happened with the original actor, but the sheer intensity of this match made me forget for a minute. The way Karasuno looks like they are barely standing but still trying to swarm Ushijima like a pack of crows is just so cool. That ending shot is torture
jonakra
I was screaming when Tsukishima walked back onto the court with that bandage and seeing him actually care about the game this much makes me so happy
schierke_the_witch_193
Hearing the new voice for Coach Ukai was definitely a bit strange at first, but his speech about staying sharp even when your body fails was still exactly what the team needed to hear
candice_corona
Daichi staying so steady while the match is basically falling apart around him is the only reason they are still in this, and his floor defense against Ushijima is incredible
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