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  potsu

  70/100
  they took it to the next level... yet I felt something was off

  I am writing this review after 5 hours of finishing the movie in the cinema and I felt it was great and not that great at the same time. I finished the anime about 3 months ago and I'm used to the 8-12 episodes tournament style of story telling. They'll normally spend 2-3 episodes doing flashbacks and hyping the audience up for the finale. However, since this movie was only around 2 hours long, they don't have the luxury to include all characters' back stories, how their parents died, how volleyball was their way of life, their revenge arc etc. (That was obviously a joke). It does some comedic relief at the start of the movie, it felt like getting the audience warmed up for the story. In between these comedic skits there would be sudden pauses and the whole mood would get serious but it's back to comedy again. In the later half of the movie shit hits the fan and they get serious... yet they don't.

  In previous matches Karasuno has played. It felt like a kill or get killed situation. The vibe was very tense, the mood was very sharp and the players were out for the taste of victory. But in this match (Karasuno vs Nekomata) it felt like a match to settle their long rivalry, and not as tense as the previous matches. Maybe this is because it's been a while since I finished the anime and my mind has overhyped the previous matches or whatnot but that's how I felt after I've calmed down and gathered my thoughts. I can't elaborate the details of what happened but for those who have watched the movie and would like to know my shit takes, I'll include a spoiler section very down below.

  Putting that aside, by no means am I saying this was not a hype movie. The cinema does the anime justice with it's godly sound system, a lot of times I found myself in tears (not crying) because of how loud the sound of the volleyball hitting the ground is, it felt like I was really watching a volleyball match at the front row. Other than that, the animation quality also went up. Instead of wide shots (shots where the viewers can see the whole court and where the ball is going), they included more "follow the ball" shots, basically instead of showing a zoomed out view of the court, they zoomed into it and also tracked the ball to make the vibe more intense. I don't know if they used CGI or not but as far as I can see, it was all hand drawn. I couldn't notice any CGI being used. OH and also they included a first person POV shot of what it feels like to play on court, damn that was epic.

  To conclude this review, the ending of the movie really caught me off guard. "That's it?" was what was left in my mind when I saw the ending and sat partly through the credits, letting the whole movie sink in. Maybe that's exactly what the director wanted it to be, a not so tense friendly match of long rivals as opposed to a hardcore game of call of duty. Whatever the case may be, I didn't like it that much.

  Feel free to DM me anything. Though I'm not active on this site.

  === Spoiler section ===

  The reason why I said it wasn't as hyped is because in the previous matches they were literally fighting to fight Nekomata. So they had to qualify in order to fight it, they're basically putting their dream on the line on every match and betting it all to win. The movie however, everyone was smiling. Even when Nekomata lost they still smiled, there was no one that was crying... actually there was but the whole mood was too positive for me to feel like it was a life or death situation. Typing this I realise I'm a too pessimistic person.

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  8manYeager

  85/100
  It's a worthwhile Dumpster Battle

  It's a worthwhile Dumpster Battle

  Before diving into the movie, Haikyuu on the whole deserves to be entitled to the best sports anime of the decade. It’s been a decade since Haikyuu was aired on screen and after coming so far, it’s undoubtedly come out on top with incredible popularity, not just in the ACGN community, but newbies are attracted to it as well. At this point, what’s so special about this anime that it should be the best sports anime? ---

  --- Well, in my opinion, the reason lies in the plot's setting, which avoids exaggerating the sports or the characters' capabilities with insane supernatural elements often found in other sports anime. Instead of relying on superpowers, Haikyuu focuses on a team of underdogs that is about to rise. As a typical and deep-seated shounen anime, everything begins from the bottom, and Haikyuu showcases many iconic moments along the way. In this case, the concept behind these iconic moments is likewise not exaggerated. Haikyuu consistently emphasizes the characters' growth and resilience in overcoming adversity. Some flashbacks, interactions, or conversations may seem casual, but they serve as crucial foreshadowing, building up to iconic scenes for particular characters step by step. Besides, the references designed for the teams have made each match significant and have stimulated the plot. For example, the main team is alluded to as crows due to its name, 'Karasuno' (烏野), and the team's quick, synchronized attacking playstyle that imitates crows. Not gonna lie, these references make the volleyball battles look impressive but not absurd. In the movie, this was exemplified by 'the dumpster battle' between the crows (Karasuno) and the cats (Nekoma), who have always been fated and historical rivals. The movie begins with a flashback of Kenma and Hinata, highlighting their battle as one of the key focuses. Flashbacks are common yet crucial tools that can enhance the depth of the plot; however, they can have the opposite effect if misused. The dumpster battle includes flashbacks that are particularly convincing. These flashbacks are necessary for a better understanding of the characters, especially for Nekoma's members like Kuro and Kenma. Every flashback featuring Kenma reminiscing during the match builds up to his gratitude towards his teammate Kuro, culminating in Kenma's renewed passion for volleyball by the end of the match. Additionally, flashbacks of players from both teams from previous seasons emphasize the bond between Karasuno and Nekoma, significantly intensifying the match's emotional impact. Though the movie's pace was consistently maintained and optimized with flashbacks to draw the audience's attention back from the intense match, I still can't help but wish for a better adaptation, as it’s challenging to fit everything into 1 hour and 30 minutes. Additionally, the match's ending felt abrupt and lacked the excitement of previous matches. However, this was just a minor flaw in the overall experience. The movie certainly deserves to be watched on the big screen, as it offers new and exciting elements throughout. Notably, the visual representation of Kenma’s point of view on the court was impressive. Kenma also exhibited a hint of sadism as he trapped and pressured Hinata during the match. Despite Kenma's cunning tactics, it was fascinating to see Karasuno adapt and counterattack effectively. Karasuno delivered many surprises, especially with Hinata, who continued to show significant improvement in this match. To sum it up, the experience of watching on the big screen was truly enjoyable, with impressive animation and sound effects. Although I expected a more dramatic ending to the match, the overall performance was decent and satisfying, making it worth the ticket. Haikyuu remains the best sports anime in recent years. With only one movie left to conclude the story, I hope for a finale that lives up to the high standards set by the series. As someone who hasn't read the manga, I look forward to a fitting end to this outstanding anime.

  Next vs Kamomedai !!!

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  eliwastaken

  90/100
  a good movie, but with many devastating flaws

  aight. i've been thinking about a review, especially about this movie and i wanted to share my opinions and thoughts. so i'm gonna go for i!!. it's my first one though, so bear with me!! (>▽<)

  soo, the dumpster battle, an awaited anime movie, i would say. at least, one i was waiting for. and, i was pleasantly shocked - and sadly, a bit disappointed.

  first, one of the most disappointing things right off the bat is that so many chapters were shoved into this movie. i feel like a lot of the negative things i am about to address could have been prevented if this factor was not a thing. many small/important/fun details were excluded, and it was so sad!!

  second, i feel like it was very centered on hinata and kenma. don't get me wrong, i love the idea of focusing on those two. they're fucking adorable and i love their friendship. however, i feel like it was too much. especially on kenma's end. i would have liked to see a lot more of the characters more frequently. ex: ukai, takeda, tsukki's bro, store owners/yams coach, goshiki, tendou, yachi, bokuto, akaashi, the rest of karasuno/nekoma, coach nekomata, ikkei ukai, etc.

  third, i felt it was a little more chill because of how much it was focused on friendship, and comparing it to a video game. this may also because we didn't get a lot of side characters who really hyped up this match, and kept the tension in the manga. (ppl in the stands/on tv.) the start and ending was not as dramatic, and i would have hoped at the very end where kenma's hand slipped would be more, you know, it. the moment.

  fourth, is a positive and something i wanted to point out. i dont watch a lot of anime in theaters, or really at all. the feel, and the excitment of watching in a theater was awesome!! the sounds really made it feel real and that was one of the best factors, and it was epic.

  fifth, is a rivalry i would've liked to see more even though we got a bit of it - well, a few. kuroo and tsukki, yaku and noya, and of course: coach ukai and coach nekomata. since they trained together, tsukki and kuroo's little deal would have been nice to see more of. we've gotten some backstory on them, and the part in the manga was awesome. yaku and noya - the battle between two of the best liberos - was almost completely eliminated as a thought in the movie. we got a bit towards the end, but that was it. it was disappointing. and of course, keishin ukai and nekomata. even though it was really ikkei's battle, keishin was living it out for him - and so were the team. and it wasn't shown often! we only got a few scenes of our coaches!!

  overall, there is a lot of good to talk about and a lot of bad. i know i listed a lot of negative BUT IM A NEGATIVE PERSON!! anyways, thank you for listening to me rant and i hope you enjoyed reading this nonsense shit!!!!!

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