Haikyu!! Episode 23: The Point that Changes the Momentum

Manga chapter 45-46

Canon/HIGH

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10.0

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← Prev: EP 22Next: EP 24 →

Haikyu!! Episode 23: The Point that Changes the Momentum

Manga chapter 45-46

Canon/HIGH
← Prev: EP 22Next: EP 24 →

OSHIMETER

10.0

8 Fans

5star
4star
3star
2star
1star
PacingVisualWritingEmo ImpactSoundtrack

QUICK TAKES

pranavi_birhade's avatar
pranavi_birhade
A single rally shifts the emotional tide of the match as Karasuno begins matching their opponents point for point. The episode perfectly captures how momentum in volleyball can flip in seconds.
peanuts's avatar
peanuts
Final set is getting closer and dramatic. The substitution of "pinch server" made Karasuno to come back to the reality! Loved the tension and emotional rollercoaster here. The pressure is soo thick I can practically feel it through the screen!
alexvvc's avatar
alexvvc
The final set of Karasuno vs Johsai kicks off, and it’s an amazing match. Every move from both teams is impressive, and they each have plenty of strategies to counter the other. The tension keeps building with every minute, making it impossible to look away!
marshymallow's avatar
marshymallow
It's so HYPE! The match was intense and they are giving their all! They keep surprising with their plays and I couldn't take my eyes off the screen. I can feel the pressure and panic in their plays when the other team starts to get ahead. Animation and soundtrack was great!
disavania's avatar
disavania
VerifiedVerified
Aoba Johsai delivered many surprises. The pace increased rapidly, and the soundtrack also supported the tension of the match. Although the pace was fast, the animation depiction was quite stable.
magicpaul's avatar
magicpaul
It's the final set. The emotions are on another level. I can barely breathe watching this. One small mistake could instantly shift the momentum to the other team.
kento's avatar
kento
It feels like both teams are standing on thin ice. One mistake could decide everything. A change of one point will cause each team to react immediately based on their emotion, Karasuno will be more alert and aware than ever before and Seijoh will not go down without a fight.
meenjane's avatar
meenjane

EPISODE CONTEXT

Positioned as the penultimate stretch of Season 1 at episode 23 of 25, this lands deep in Karasuno's high-stakes tournament match against Aoba Johsai — the culmination of everything the team has built across the season. It follows 'Evolution,' which showcased Karasuno's tactical growth, and now shifts focus to individual mental fortitude under duress, particularly Yamaguchi's development. This directly sets the stage for episode 24, 'Removing the Solitary King,' by crystallizing the team dynamics and personal breakthroughs needed for the season's climactic moments.

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EPISODE CONTEXT

Positioned as the penultimate stretch of Season 1 at episode 23 of 25, this lands deep in Karasuno's high-stakes tournament match against Aoba Johsai — the culmination of everything the team has built across the season. It follows 'Evolution,' which showcased Karasuno's tactical growth, and now shifts focus to individual mental fortitude under duress, particularly Yamaguchi's development. This directly sets the stage for episode 24, 'Removing the Solitary King,' by crystallizing the team dynamics and personal breakthroughs needed for the season's climactic moments.

QUICK TAKES

pranavi_birhade's avatar
pranavi_birhade
A single rally shifts the emotional tide of the match as Karasuno begins matching their opponents point for point. The episode perfectly captures how momentum in volleyball can flip in seconds.
peanuts's avatar
peanuts
Final set is getting closer and dramatic. The substitution of "pinch server" made Karasuno to come back to the reality! Loved the tension and emotional rollercoaster here. The pressure is soo thick I can practically feel it through the screen!
alexvvc's avatar
alexvvc
The final set of Karasuno vs Johsai kicks off, and it’s an amazing match. Every move from both teams is impressive, and they each have plenty of strategies to counter the other. The tension keeps building with every minute, making it impossible to look away!
marshymallow's avatar
marshymallow
It's so HYPE! The match was intense and they are giving their all! They keep surprising with their plays and I couldn't take my eyes off the screen. I can feel the pressure and panic in their plays when the other team starts to get ahead. Animation and soundtrack was great!
disavania's avatar
disavania
VerifiedVerified
Aoba Johsai delivered many surprises. The pace increased rapidly, and the soundtrack also supported the tension of the match. Although the pace was fast, the animation depiction was quite stable.
magicpaul's avatar
magicpaul
It's the final set. The emotions are on another level. I can barely breathe watching this. One small mistake could instantly shift the momentum to the other team.
kento's avatar
kento
It feels like both teams are standing on thin ice. One mistake could decide everything. A change of one point will cause each team to react immediately based on their emotion, Karasuno will be more alert and aware than ever before and Seijoh will not go down without a fight.
meenjane's avatar
meenjane

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©古舘春一/集英社・「ハイキュー!!」製作委員会・MBS

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