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Thursday, August 1, 2019

Manga Review: Haikyu!!, Volume 31, by Haruichi Furudate


Rating (Out of 5): ~4
Publisher: Shonen Jump (VIZ Media)
Release Date: March 2019
Volumes: 38+
Spoilers?: No.
Volume: 1. 30. 32.

Goodreads Synopsis:

Shoyo Hinata is out to prove that in volleyball you don't need to be tall to fly!

Ever since he saw the legendary player known as “the Little Giant” compete at the national volleyball finals, Shoyo Hinata has been aiming to be the best volleyball player ever! Who says you need to be tall to play volleyball when you can jump higher than anyone else?

Inarizaki’s Atsumu Miya has found a target to pick on, and he’s racking up service aces off of…Nishinoya?! Even though Karasuno is falling deeper and deeper into a hole during the second set, they’re still slowly chipping away at Inarizaki’s momentum. Will they get their chance to turn the tables?

Review:

This volume almost solely focuses on the game. There isn't very much character background, only some introspection and struggle and competing. We see Nishinoya getting a little frustrated, as he's focusing and trying to perfect his playing to counter the other team. We do discover that he used to be a scaredy-cat, until he learned it was a waste, which is a cute tidbit about him.
It's an intense game, and they're giving all they've got to win against Inarizaki. It looks like the game will be going for a bit longer, though.

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