Shouyou Hinata
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- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 25
- Episode length
- 24 min
- Total watch time
- 10 hours
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- April 6, 2014 – September 21, 2014
- Season
- Spring 2014
- Source
- Manga
- Studio
- Production I.G
- Director
- Susumu Mitsunaka
- Original creator
- Haruichi Furudate
- Music
- Yuuki Hayashi, Asami Tachibana
- Age rating
- PG — Teens 13 or older
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 83/100
Estimated watch time
10h
⚡ 5 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Volleyball99%School Club93%Male Protagonist90%Primarily Male Cast88%Shounen84%Ensemble Cast84%Primarily Teen Cast83%School73%Coming of Age68%Fitness55%
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Synopsis
Inspired after watching a volleyball ace nicknamed "Little Giant" in action, small-statured Shouyou Hinata revives the volleyball club at his middle school. The newly-formed team even makes it to a tournament; however, their first match turns out to be their last when they are brutally squashed by the "King of the Court," Tobio Kageyama. Hinata vows to surpass Kageyama, and so after graduating from middle school, he joins Karasuno High School's volleyball team—only to find that his sworn rival, Kageyama, is now his teammate. Thanks to his short height, Hinata struggles to find his role on the team, even with his superior jumping power. Surprisingly, Kageyama has his own problems that only Hinata can help with, and learning to work together appears to be the only way for the team to be successful. Based on Haruichi Furudate's popular shounen manga of the same name, Haikyuu!! is an exhilarating and emotional sports comedy following two determined athletes as they attempt to patch a heated rivalry in order to make their high school volleyball team the best in Japan. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Should you watch HAIKYU!!?
HAIKYU!! has been very well received, with an average AniList score of 83/100 — 82% of 296,941 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #29 most popular anime of all time, and #5 highest-rated anime of 2014, and #3 most popular anime of 2014 on AniList.
Of the 510.8K AniList users who started it, 3.1% dropped it, so it is rarely abandoned; 437.7K have finished it.
At about 10 hours in total, plan on one to two weeks at a couple of episodes a day.
Best for viewers who enjoy Comedy, Drama, Sports — especially volleyball, school club, male protagonist, primarily male cast.
Continue the story
Read on from Chapter 326 (Vol. 37)
Seasons 1-4 cover through Inarizaki (Ch. 1-292). The 2024 movie covers Nekoma (Ch. 293-325).. High fidelity, but the 85-minute Dumpster Battle film omitted several tactical points and subplots from the 33-chapter manga match.
Manga arc guide →Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Episodes
25 episodes are listed.
Trailer
Watch on YouTubeMain cast & voice actors
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Haruichi Furudate
- Director
- Susumu Mitsunaka
- Series composition
- Taku Kishimoto
- Character design
- Takahiro Kishida
- Music
- Yuuki Hayashi
- Music
- Asami Tachibana
Where it fits in the series
- Start here. HAIKYU!! is the first entry in its story.
- Watch next: HAIKYU!! 2nd Season (2015)
- Optional extras: Haikyu!! the Movie: The End and the Beginning, Haikyuu!! the Movie: The Winner and the Loser, HAIKYU!!: Lev Appears!
Related entries
Opening & ending themes
Openings (2)
- OP1“Imagination” by SPYAIR · eps 1-13
- OP2“Ah Yeah!!” by Sukima Switch · eps 15-25
Endings (2)
- ED1“Tenchi Geshi” by NICO Touches the Walls · eps 1-13
- ED2“LEO” by tacica · eps 15-25
Theme data from AnimeThemes.moe.
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HAIKYU!! FAQ
How many episodes does HAIKYU!! have?
HAIKYU!! has 25 episodes of about 24 minutes each, roughly 10 hours in total.
How long does it take to watch HAIKYU!!?
About 10 hours back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 13 days; at one hour a day, about 10 days.
Is HAIKYU!! finished?
Yes. HAIKYU!! has finished airing — the final episode aired September 21, 2014.
Is there a season 2 of HAIKYU!!?
Yes — the story continues in HAIKYU!! 2nd Season (2015).
Where do I start HAIKYU!!?
Start here: HAIKYU!! is the first entry, followed by HAIKYU!! 2nd Season.
Is HAIKYU!! based on a manga?
Yes. HAIKYU!! adapts the manga by Haruichi Furudate. See the continuation guide on this page for where the anime ends in the source.
Who animated HAIKYU!!?
HAIKYU!! was animated by Production I.G and directed by Susumu Mitsunaka.
Who sings the opening of HAIKYU!!?
The opening, "Imagination", is performed by SPYAIR.
Where can I watch HAIKYU!!?
HAIKYU!! is listed on Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, iQ, YouTube, Bilibili TV, Bilibili. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.