Haikyu!! Episode 12: The Neko-Karasu Reunion

Manga chapter 23-24

Canon/MED

Oshimeter

10.0

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pranavi_birhade

8 mo

Karasuno reconnects with Nekoma High during a practice match. The long-time rivalry between the two schools reignites with fast paced rallies.

peanuts

8 mo

The "Cat vs Crow" showdown is finally here! Kenma acting as real "analyst" here. Watching Karasuno's movements and analysing it. The 'cat' phrase perfectly fits for Nekoma High - being calm and observent while Karasuno being chaotic and aggressive!

marshymallow

8 mo

The episode is great! Love how Kenma is so quiet and observant. Nekoma plays calm and patient until they pounces on their pray. They slowly adapt on Karasuno's plays. Them being as "cats" really fits them! My favorite team!

Episode Context

This is the episode Haikyuu fans have been building toward all season. The legendary rivalry between Karasuno and Nekoma finally reignites as the two schools clash in a practice match that carries decades of history. Expect the energy to spike immediately, this is classic sports anime confrontation, where every receive and set carries emotional weight beyond the scoreboard. The episode balances high-tempo volleyball action with sharp character focus, zeroing in on how setters and spikers communicate under pressure against a defensively coordinated opponent. There's genuine tension in watching Karasuno test their still-developing chemistry against a team that already moves like a well-oiled machine. The tone blends competitive fire with mutual respect, and the camaraderie within both squads gives the intensity a warm undercurrent. A pivotal mid-season episode that rewards your investment.

Runtime24 min

Filler StatusCanon

Plot ImportanceMED

Air DateJun 22, 2014

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