Haikyuu!! the Movie: The Winner and the Loser
Synopsis
The Inter-High has finally arrived for Karasuno High School's volleyball team. Their opponent at the tournament is Date Tech High School—the team that crushed Karasuno the year prior. The loss brings back anxiety and fear for the team's second- and third-years as they were unable to overcome Date's "read block." With the dynamic freshmen duo Shouyou Hinata and Tobio Kageyama on their side, will Karasuno be able to overcome their past and break through the iron wall? Awaiting Karasuno in the next round is the elite Aoba Jousai High School, led by the cunning captain Tooru Oikawa. Coming from the same middle school as Kageyama, Oikawa is a talented and unpredictable setter with a grudge against his former teammate. It is a battle between genius setters to decide who will continue on in the Inter-High. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Audience Consensus
The recap movie serves as a decent refresher for those familiar with the first season of Haikyuu!! It effectively highlights key moments and evokes nostalgia, but it sacrifices detail and depth due to its condensed format. Newcomers are better off watching the original series instead.
Strengths
- Good for refreshing memory of first season
- Highlights key moments effectively
- Faithful to the original art and sound
Weaknesses
- Lacks detail compared to the original series
- Rushed pacing
- Not suitable for newcomers to the series