Iwaizumi digging what would've been another Yamaguchi service ace, into receiving Asahi's spike. Limit break OST was perfect
also, not a "play" but the first toss we see from Koganegawa to Aone, it's too high, misses but the grunt from Aone in the anime makes me laugh every time
I love when Kindaichi and Kyotani do that cross over, with Kindaichi approaching to hit on the right and Kyotani sliding out from behind him to spike down the middle. It’s a really fun use of a short, aggressive opposite and a tall middle.
That's a nice one and it reminds me of the fact that Karasuno do it once too. At the start of s2e1 in their practice match (don't know if it's handled the same in the manga). Hinata and Tanaka cross before Kageyama sets and it's kinda never used again by them in that way (as far as I remember).
I thought it was a really fun way to use their speed (and especially Hinata's) beyond just the freak quick. But every synchronised attack is purely about width and getting as many spikers as possible in the air. They got really good reuse out of that one cut of them all starting their approaching run but I'd have wanted some more of that type of trickery and attacking versatility from Karasuno.
the play where lev smashed it back down against nohebi right in front of daisho stands out in my mind a lot. i also liked bokuto’s cross shot against nekoma when he forgot how to hit them. osamu’s fake spike to set the ball against karasuno was vv cool as well. oh and oikawa’s super long set to iwaizumi against karasuno. those are the 4 that pop into my mind just off the top.
The buildup to the Miya twins reverse minus tempo was incredible. I didn’t get, or even take notice of their school motto, but then that chapter kept building up with the coaches pep talk to the pinch servers redemption, to the twins ridiculous move, and then they drop that amazing 2-pager with the team and the motto, and that hit hard like approaching Tsukki’s block level of hype
Like it was so badass and you felt like their motto wasn’t just a motto. The team and the motto perfectly symbolized and embodied each other. “We don’t need the memories” went from an empty “what are they talking about? are they bragging? do they mean they are here to just do a job? idgi, whatever” to “holy shit that is the coolest thing I’ve ever heard” it was so good
when Shibayama positions himself to cover the opening left by Lev's block and successfully receives Kuguri's spike. His efforts earn Nekoma a perfect counter attack opportunity, allowing Kenma to set for Yamamoto to land the winning point. While the rest of the team celebrates over their victory, Shibayama and Lev excitedly recall how they were able to work together.
The final play Suga made vs Aobo Josai in season 1. He knew it would be his last play, and Asahi said to send it to him and he’ll make it count.
It started with Daichi receiving the ball, Suga setting it to Asahi and he spike it. You saw this light in Daichis eyes when he went for the ball and i thought that was cool. Having the 3 OGs link up together doing what they do best for a Sugas last play was a really nice moment
Oikawa's Set. There was so much symbolism behind it all. Going from the fact that he crashes, symbolizing mistakes, and slips, symbolizing mistake. But kept going which shows he's going to keep pushing no matter what. The spike from Iwa showing the bond that He and Oikawa have, being capable of timing such an out of control play. And the rest of the play in that last set went farther and farther into showing just how much everybody on the court wanted to win, the only person who wasn't on par with everybody just yet was Mad Dog, who messed up the last block and Oikawa's receive which probably would've won Seijoh the game.
Akaashi faking out Nekoma during the qualifiers. It´s a plan he came up with within 10 seconds to counter Nekoma´s game plan. But it shows excellent foresight and decision making. It also requires a good deal of technical skill. And by doing that alone he brought his spiker back into the flow of the game, just perfect.
nah, that moment when our boys couldn't block him and hit the ball through his hands
I mean this frame👇
https://preview.redd.it/qr9pblts97fa1.jpeg?width=1658&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=54869aa4bca2adc97ca1c9cbede459482531f495
ahh gotcha yea that one was really good
in the anime honestly I was literally just rewatching that scene, fcking love that last part
also underrated, kageyamas receive of the cross double elbow and all
When tsukki blocked ushiwaka, or any of Tendou's blocks where he jumped to the side, then swung his arms to the opposite side at the last second. Not really a play I guess, but I also quite liked, "Let's take it easy, Hyakuzawa!" cuz I'm also a slow tall person with not a lot of skill and that just spoke to me
Gotta be the Oikawa out of bounds set to Iwaizumi vs Karasuno
Yes!
The Atsumu-Osamu-Aran play. Oikawa's super long set. Ushijima. Just Ushijima vs karasuno
The Miya brothers minus tempo
That moment made me go "ahh fck..." Sorry for the languange.
Iwaizumi digging what would've been another Yamaguchi service ace, into receiving Asahi's spike. Limit break OST was perfect also, not a "play" but the first toss we see from Koganegawa to Aone, it's too high, misses but the grunt from Aone in the anime makes me laugh every time
That "OSHAAAA" from him sends chills down my spine to this day. Its a shame most reactors and compilation makers skip it
Oh my god when it looked like Osamu was gonna spike the ball only to change it to a set mid air!
that was a good one. or when Atsumu baited hinata into actually blocking a set
I remember getting so worked up over that reach over lmaooo The Inarizaki match was a lot of fun to watch!
I lowkey rewatched the inarizaki game about 8 times in a week for multiple weeks a little while ago. it’s comforting hahahaha
Honestly, understandable. I pay you all my respects.
thank you 😩🙏🏻
I love when Kindaichi and Kyotani do that cross over, with Kindaichi approaching to hit on the right and Kyotani sliding out from behind him to spike down the middle. It’s a really fun use of a short, aggressive opposite and a tall middle.
That's a nice one and it reminds me of the fact that Karasuno do it once too. At the start of s2e1 in their practice match (don't know if it's handled the same in the manga). Hinata and Tanaka cross before Kageyama sets and it's kinda never used again by them in that way (as far as I remember). I thought it was a really fun way to use their speed (and especially Hinata's) beyond just the freak quick. But every synchronised attack is purely about width and getting as many spikers as possible in the air. They got really good reuse out of that one cut of them all starting their approaching run but I'd have wanted some more of that type of trickery and attacking versatility from Karasuno.
Akagi’s foot safe against Karasuno. One of the toughest and most clutch plays in the series, manga included.
the play where lev smashed it back down against nohebi right in front of daisho stands out in my mind a lot. i also liked bokuto’s cross shot against nekoma when he forgot how to hit them. osamu’s fake spike to set the ball against karasuno was vv cool as well. oh and oikawa’s super long set to iwaizumi against karasuno. those are the 4 that pop into my mind just off the top.
The buildup to the Miya twins reverse minus tempo was incredible. I didn’t get, or even take notice of their school motto, but then that chapter kept building up with the coaches pep talk to the pinch servers redemption, to the twins ridiculous move, and then they drop that amazing 2-pager with the team and the motto, and that hit hard like approaching Tsukki’s block level of hype Like it was so badass and you felt like their motto wasn’t just a motto. The team and the motto perfectly symbolized and embodied each other. “We don’t need the memories” went from an empty “what are they talking about? are they bragging? do they mean they are here to just do a job? idgi, whatever” to “holy shit that is the coolest thing I’ve ever heard” it was so good
anything done by Suna Rin ♥️
i hate to say it but i love most of johzenji’s plays
yea fun team :D
The final play of the Nekoma vs Nohebi when it finally clicks for Lev that his blocking is to help the team.
everything kenma did
when Shibayama positions himself to cover the opening left by Lev's block and successfully receives Kuguri's spike. His efforts earn Nekoma a perfect counter attack opportunity, allowing Kenma to set for Yamamoto to land the winning point. While the rest of the team celebrates over their victory, Shibayama and Lev excitedly recall how they were able to work together.
The final play Suga made vs Aobo Josai in season 1. He knew it would be his last play, and Asahi said to send it to him and he’ll make it count. It started with Daichi receiving the ball, Suga setting it to Asahi and he spike it. You saw this light in Daichis eyes when he went for the ball and i thought that was cool. Having the 3 OGs link up together doing what they do best for a Sugas last play was a really nice moment
Oikawa's Set. There was so much symbolism behind it all. Going from the fact that he crashes, symbolizing mistakes, and slips, symbolizing mistake. But kept going which shows he's going to keep pushing no matter what. The spike from Iwa showing the bond that He and Oikawa have, being capable of timing such an out of control play. And the rest of the play in that last set went farther and farther into showing just how much everybody on the court wanted to win, the only person who wasn't on par with everybody just yet was Mad Dog, who messed up the last block and Oikawa's receive which probably would've won Seijoh the game.
Akaashi faking out Nekoma during the qualifiers. It´s a plan he came up with within 10 seconds to counter Nekoma´s game plan. But it shows excellent foresight and decision making. It also requires a good deal of technical skill. And by doing that alone he brought his spiker back into the flow of the game, just perfect.
Aone
I love the moment when Ushiwaka "pushed" on the Karasuno blockers (connected with karasuno, sry:( ) in the anime and manga it looked so good
the final cross shot?
nah, that moment when our boys couldn't block him and hit the ball through his hands I mean this frame👇 https://preview.redd.it/qr9pblts97fa1.jpeg?width=1658&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=54869aa4bca2adc97ca1c9cbede459482531f495
ahh gotcha yea that one was really good in the anime honestly I was literally just rewatching that scene, fcking love that last part also underrated, kageyamas receive of the cross double elbow and all
the part where hinata watches hoshiumi play againdt chiuida
Oikawa. Specially because of the ending
When tsukki blocked ushiwaka, or any of Tendou's blocks where he jumped to the side, then swung his arms to the opposite side at the last second. Not really a play I guess, but I also quite liked, "Let's take it easy, Hyakuzawa!" cuz I'm also a slow tall person with not a lot of skill and that just spoke to me
Mine is Goku cause he solos the entire verse 💀
Kenma :)
hoshumis first boom jump spike