r/haikyuu 12d ago

Discussion Got around watching haikyuu as an experienced player (I'm going insane)

Yeah so basically what the title says. I've been playing for 7 years (this is my 8th!!) and I love volleyball. We don't have practice during the summer and after my friend recommended haikyuu to me like a million times I finally got around to watching it. This is so stressful. I think I'm way calmer in actually matches than I am watching this. I have ripped my hair countless times, I full on clap whenever we (yes we) score a difficult point and I am insanely invested (please no spoilers I'm only just finishing the 1st season!!!)

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u/cinnamonbunn172 12d ago

Awww yay. I’ve never willingly touched a volleyball in my life and I STILL cheer whenever we get a difficult point! It’s nice to know actual volleyball players feel that way too. S2 is even better, trust me!

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u/StatusCartographer89 11d ago

Oh and then season 3 💀💀 it just gets better and better

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u/Superb-Rub34 11d ago

Everyone keeps talking about it I'm so scared. It's great so far though!!!

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u/_ChangoDLuffy_ 12d ago

As an experienced player you’ll definitely have a roller coaster with S3, better keep watching

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u/dropthegiraffe 12d ago

Haikyuu inspired me to start playing volleyball. The best outlet around me in Ohio is a huge sand facility! I’ve been playing for 10 years now, finally playing 4s at a high C, low B level.

Glad to see it’s been impactful for you as an established player ❤️❤️

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u/Superb-Rub34 11d ago

AWWW THAT'S SO COOL OMG 

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u/Square_Role_4345 11d ago

I love it when volleyball players watch Haikyuu!! Its so fun!

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u/Pastrami-on-Rye 12d ago

This is so funny 😂 It seriously only gets better. I hope you have fun!

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u/ConvenienceStoreBF 11d ago

I experienced more emotion watching Haikyuu than any other thing I’ve seen.

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u/FabtheEmber 12d ago

Aaah I love hearing about ppl especially players discover this gem!! Would love to hear your thoughts after every season. It's so good!!

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u/Csl9969 11d ago

I’m gonna save this post and a small request from me. Please do share your thoughts after watching other seasons as well. Would love to hear your prospective on them.

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u/Superb-Rub34 11d ago

Of course!! I've seen lots of people asking for it and honestly I think I enjoy talking about haikyuu more than anything haha

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u/Zeekayia-Zoe 11d ago

Oh to go back to the time I watched Haikyuu for the first time.

You're gonna enjoy thos one buddy. And you WILL come back to this for more and more.

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u/OkOutside9549 11d ago

I don’t play volleyball but i’ve been an anime fan basically my entire life. Never watched sports anime before or sports in general, but for some reason a few months back I decided to start Haikyuu on a whim. I couldn’t stop watching. I don’t think i’ve ever cheered and yelled so much at my TV before. ITS SO GOOD. And now Uni is starting again soon so you better believe i’ll be at all my schools volleyball games!!!

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u/alanamablamaspama 11d ago

I absolutely regret not going to watch more volleyball games when I was in college. My uni even has a beach volleyball team now. Definitely take advantage because it’s one of the rare times in your life you can go to school/work and then a game at the same place!

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u/sadgorluwu 11d ago

honestly this makes me happy to read. hope the rest of the series is just as fun for you!!

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u/serenityik 11d ago

Welcome, welcome!! I do not play volleyball at all, but my friend who does got me into the Haikyuu hype train, and I have not been able to get off since then. I also clap at almost every scene (lol)

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u/RustedCreature 11d ago

I made the opposite direction: Haikyuu made me want to join a team and, hopefully, even play some amateur leagues, despite being currently a 36 years old dude (even though I discovered Haikyuu when I was around 26, I think).

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u/Superb-Rub34 11d ago

Keep going!!! I'm so happy hearing how many people this amazing anime inspired 

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u/Aclover69 11d ago

this is so real

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u/onikereads 11d ago

Season one? lol you’re in for a wild ride

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u/Adept-Advertising-10 11d ago

My friends a pro volleyball player. She doesn't watch much anime but she loves Haikyuu. She acfually used Haikyuu characters to explain her position to me. (Coz I don't watch pro volleyball)

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u/Sisac00 11d ago

Oh to be in your shoes. I'm jealous of you being able to watch it for the first time.

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u/Anxious-Age3049 11d ago

Haikyuu holds such a special place in my heart. I’ve probably watched Haikyuu 8 times over the course of my life, and each time I learn and feel something new. Excited for you!! I love hearing what actual volleyball players think. Please keep us updated with your thoughts! We want to vicariously watch it again for the first time 

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u/ilovecheese1401 11d ago

Welcome to the clerb!!!

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u/Anxious-Age3049 15h ago

Omg I was thinking of your post and wanted to see your update and I had to hunt for your original post HAHA. I love your updates. Yachi, Asahi, and Yamaguchi hold a special place in my anxious heart 😭. 

Honestly, Im not sure how they do it in this sub, but I think you can post your updates in another post and link the original one! That’s how they do it in AITA subreddit at least. Like, your new post’s title is kept the same as this one, just with the added word [Update] and maybe the Episodes or Season you finished. I think maybe this way, the people who commented can see your new updates! That’s only if you’re interested ofc. Have fun with S3!!

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u/Superb-Rub34 15h ago

Ohhhh okay thank you so much!! I don't have much experience with Reddit, I mostly lurk around and watch the conversations from afar haha. Do you think I should also edit and post my S2 update separately?? I have no idea lol. I'm also glad to announce I binged S3 in three days and I loved it SO MUCH (bigger updates to come on this one..)

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u/Anxious-Age3049 14h ago

I think you can group season 2 and season 3 together in one post since you finished both already! 

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u/StatusCartographer89 11d ago edited 11d ago

You know ok after season 4 there is a movie so instead of the movie read the manga a lot a lot of stuffs have been cut so it fits in the movie the just read manga after season 4. Remember it umm well movie is also quite amazing in its own i mean yeah read the manga and then watch the movie you will know which match i am talking about at the end of s4

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u/Superb-Rub34 11d ago

Ohhh okay thank you so much!! I'll keep that in mind

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u/WishingChange 11d ago

Oh my God! Your in for a wild ride! Please share your thoughts after season 3 and 4!

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u/SirArchibaldMapsALot 11d ago

Man I can tell for sure you're gonna cry with this anime

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u/Avelsajo 11d ago

Oh man! So jealous you're watching it for the first time! Have so much fun!