Anime rec:
Haikyuu!! Volleyball anime! In junior high, prodigy volleyball spiker Hinata and “king of the court” master setter Kageyama are rivals on the court, only to find that in high school, they’re on the same team (Karasuno) and have to work together now.
I love the relationship between Hinata and Kageyama, with Kageyama’s mysterious past, and how everyone always underestimates Hinata, who’s short but can jump very high (“Hey, I’m here, too!”). They’re such a good duo, each filling a void for the other. The dynamics between them and the other team members are great, as well: intense at times but very funny.
This was the loveable sports anime with a strong relationship at its center that I was missing after the fantastic
Ookiku Furikabatte (baseball) and
Free (swimming).
Also recommended for those who like this sort of thing:
Yowamushi Pedal (biking) and
Diamond no Ace (baseball).
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