Episode 13: “Rival”
- 13 of 25
- June 29, 2014
- 24 min
- Aired
| Series | Haikyu!! |
|---|---|
| Episode | 13 of 25 |
| Japanese | 好敵手 |
| Original air date | June 29, 2014 |
| Episode length | 24 min |
| Studio | Production I.G |
| Previous episode | Episode 12: “The Neko-Karasu Reunion” |
| Next episode | Episode 14: “Formidable Opponents” |
| Streaming | Crunchyroll, Netflix, Prime Video, Hulu +1 |
“Rival” is episode 13 of the anime Haikyu!!. It first aired on June 29, 2014.
Summary
The summary below describes what happens in this episode.
Nekoma and Karasuno contest a closely fought second set, which ends 25-23 in Nekoma’s favor. The match renews the rivalry between the schools as both teams recognize similarities among their players and the ambitions of their first-years. Karasuno resolves to seek revenge at the national stage, while its coach agrees to continue with the team full-time.
Music in this episode
- OP 1“Imagination” — SPYAIRAnimeThemes
- ED 1“Tenchi Geshi” — NICO Touches the WallsAnimeThemes
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Episode guide
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About the series
After a middle-school defeat brings Shouyou Hinata face to face with formidable setter Tobio Kageyama, the two enter high school with their rivalry unresolved. Their story takes shape around an unexpected change in circumstances: the opponents who once faced each other must now find a way to play on the same…
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