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Even if you don’t like volleyball, Haikyu!! will make you care. It focuses on Shoyo Hinata and his team at Karasuno High. The focus on teamwork and the lack of a true "villain" makes it incredibly uplifting.
Sometimes you want a story that feels "real" or focuses on human connection.