Haikyu!! (season 3)
| Haikyu!! | |
|---|---|
| Season 3 | |
 Cover of the third season DVD released by Sentai Filmworks. | |
| Country of origin | Japan |
| No. of episodes | 10 + 1 OVA |
| Release | |
| Original network | MBS |
| Original release | October 8 – December 10, 2016 |
| Season chronology | |
The third season of Haikyu!!, titled Haikyū!! Karasuno High School vs Shiratorizawa Academy (ハイキュー!! 烏野高校 VS 白鳥沢学園高校, Haikyū!! Karasuno Kōkō VS Shiratorizawa Gakuen Kōkō),[1] is an anime adaptation of a manga series written by Haruichi Furudate. It was produced by Production I.G and aired from October 8 to December 10, 2016.[2][3][4] Sentai Filmworks has also licensed the third season.[5]
The opening theme song is "Hikariare" by Burnout Syndromes, while the ending theme song is "Mashi Mashi" by Nico Touches the Walls.[6]
Episode list[]
| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original air date | |
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| 51 | 1 | "Greetings" Transcription: "Goaisatsu" (Japanese: ごあいさつ) | Hirotaka Mori | Susumu Mitsunaka | October 8, 2016 | |
| It's the start of the game against Shiratorizawa, to cheer the team on. The starting players of both teams are introduced to the audience and the first match begins with Ushijima scoring a kill off Nishinoya. But the libero is not discouraged, instead is ready to play with his teammates against the left-handed ace. | ||||||
| 52 | 2 | "The Threat of "Left"" Transcription: ""Hidari" no kyōi" (Japanese: “左”の脅威) | Haruo Okuno | Taku Kishimoto | October 15, 2016 | |
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The game of Karasuno vs. Shiratorizawa continues and Shiratorizawa wins the first set with a great 25-16. However, the Karasuno team is not discouraged and vows to win the next set. Meanwhile, Akiteru explains to the others the difference between a left-handed spike and a right-handed spike. Note: This episode is dedicated in memory of Kazunari Tanaka, who passed away on October 10, 2016.[7] | ||||||
| 53 | 3 | "The Guessing Monster" (Japanese: GUESS・MONSTER) | Shintarō Itoga | Taku Kishimoto | October 22, 2016 | |
| Karasuno is having trouble with blocking Ushijima, but before they could stop the left-handed ace, they have another problem to face - Tendou Satori, the Guess Monster. | ||||||
| 54 | 4 | "The Halo Around the Moon" Transcription: "Tsuki no wa" (Japanese: 月の輪) | Masako Satō | Taku Kishimoto | October 29, 2016 | |
| After a barrage of powerful spikes from Ushijima, Karasuno finds a way to slow him down by preventing his cross-court spike. With Tsukishima setting the timing for the three-man block and Nishinoya getting comfortable with Ushijima's spikes, Karasuno comes through with a total defense against the nationally ranked super-ace. After many tireless rallies Shiratorizawa's setter becomes impatient with his toss resulting in a low set-up and a hastened approach from Ushijima. Waiting for this calculated opportunity Tsukishima creates a temporary opening to bait Ushijima only to sweep his block last-second, closing the opening and stuffing the spike. Tsukishima roars with emotion and triumph, the audience and his team join in the celebration for taking the second set. | ||||||
| 55 | 5 | "One vs. Many" Transcription: "Ko vs. kazu" (Japanese: 個VS数) | Tetsuaki Watanabe | Taku Kishimoto | November 5, 2016 | |
| Karasuno win the set because of Tsukishima Kei's block defense. Shirabu's past life in junior high and the reason for his entering Shiratorizawa are revealed. | ||||||
| 56 | 6 | "The Chemical Change of Encounters" Transcription: "Deai no kagaku henka" (Japanese: 出会いの化学変化) | Shintarō Itoga | Susumu Mitsunaka | November 12, 2016 | |
| Three years ago, Daichi, Sugawara and Azumane joined Karasuno's volleyball team. After failing to win at the Inter-High Championship, their captain urges them that if they have the chance to win nationals, they need to take it. Karasuno is now in the fourth set of their match against Shiratorizawa, and though they are utilizing new tactics, they also face the fatigue that comes with a longer game. | ||||||
| 57 | 7 | "Obsession" Transcription: "Kodawari" (Japanese: こだわり) | Yūsuke Kaneda | Taku Kishimoto | November 19, 2016 | |
| Thanks to Hinata's surprising left-hand attack, Karasuno wins another set from Shiratorizawa, and moves on to the final and fifth set, the set that will decide the winner! The final set is going to be quick, ending at fifteen points, so Karasuno switches setters from Kageyama to Sugawara to let him rest. However, Satori is predicting Sugawara's every move, and scores a point successfully. Sugawara follows up with a mix of synchronized attacks, in which he spikes and scores. The match continues as such, but Tsukishima is injured while trying to block Ushijima's spike, and is sent to the infirmary, causing Karasuno to fall behind badly. Episodes of Satori and Ushijima's lives when they were young are also shown. | ||||||
| 58 | 8 | "An Annoying Guy" Transcription: "Iya na otoko" (Japanese: 嫌な男) | Hitomi Ezoe | Susumu Mitsunaka | November 26, 2016 | |
| To secure a win, Hinata is switched back into the game, and because of his short height, accidentally uses his cheek to receive the ball, allowing Sugawara to set and him to spike and score a point. This annoys Ushijima greatly, and he resolves to crush Karasuno, especially Hinata. Kageyama is switched back from Sugawara after the successful synchronized attacks, and the power duo pull off a straight-down hit immediately. Hinata also manages to block Ushijima's spike and score again, but Hinata is switched out, replaced by Yamaguchi, and Shiratorizawa's future ace Goshiki touched the net, so Karasuno gets the point. Narita also works with Kageyama to score, and pulls off a successful attempt, making it a tie between the two schools. Goshiki panics, and lets Karasuno take the lead in the meantime, and Hinata is switched back in. However, despite all Karasuno's efforts, Shiratorizawa is at match point. When Daichi turns it into a deuce at 14-14 however, tensions begin to rise. As Shiratorizawa scores again, Karasuno begins to deflate, but looks up to find Tsukishima back from the infirmary, and ready to play with them again. | ||||||
| 59 | 9 | "The Volleyball Freaks" Transcription: "Barē baka-tachi" (Japanese: バレー馬鹿たち) | Shintarō Itoga | Taku Kishimoto | December 3, 2016 | |
| Tsukishima is finally back in the game after he injured his right pinky, but that did not stop him. With both teams having run out of time outs, the next time they step out of the court, one of them is going to be a team of victors while the other will have to taste bitter defeat. The episode ends as Hinata approaches to attack with a minus 2 tempo back attack. | ||||||
| 60 | 10 | "A Battle of Concepts" Transcription: "Konseputo no tatakai" (Japanese: コンセプトの戦い) | Tetsuaki Watanabe | Taku Kishimoto | December 10, 2016 | |
| Karasuno defeats Shiratorizawa, they go home with tears of happiness, and resolve themselves to win the coming Spring Interhigh tournament. | ||||||
| OVA3 | OVA3 | "Special Feature! Betting on the Spring High Volleyball" Transcription: "Tokushū! Haru-kō Volley ni Kaketa Seishun" (Japanese: 特集！春高バレーに賭けた青春) | Susumu Mitsunaka | Taku Kishimoto | August 4, 2017 | |
| A news broadcast focusing on the Miyagi Prefecture Spring Interhigh Qualifier featuring footage of the matches and interviews with the players. | ||||||
References[]
- ^ Komatsu, Mikikazu (19 March 2016). ""Haikyu!!" TV Anime 3rd Season Set for Autumn 2016". Crunchyroll. Retrieved 20 March 2016.
- ^ Green, Scott (13 June 2016). ""Haikyu!" Season 3 Plans Updated". Crunchyroll. Retrieved 13 June 2016.
- ^ "Haikyu!! Season 3 Slated to Premiere on October 7". Anime News Network. 25 August 2016. Retrieved 25 August 2016.
- ^ Green, Scott (19 August 2016). ""Haikyu!!" Anime Season 3 Previewed - Fall Anime To Run 10 Episodes". Crunchyroll. Retrieved 19 August 2016.
- ^ "Sentai Filmworks Licenses Haikyu!! 3rd Season". Anime News Network. October 7, 2016. Retrieved October 7, 2016.
- ^ "Burnout Syndromes, Nico Touches the Walls to Perform Themes for 3rd Season of Haikyu!! (Updated)". Anime News Network. July 31, 2016. Retrieved November 27, 2016.
- ^ "Voice Actor Kazunari Tanaka Passes Away at 49". Anime News Network. October 11, 2016. Retrieved October 14, 2016.
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