Haikyu!! (2014)
The electrifying sports anime that turned volleyball into one of the most gripping rivalries in animation history.
Haikyu!! - Series Information
- Original Title: ハイキュー!!
- First Air Year: 2014
- Last Air Year: 2020
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Animation, Comedy, Drama
- Content Rating (US): TV-14
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode (24 minutes)
- Number of Seasons: 4
- Number of Episodes: 85
- Status: Ended
- Original Language: Japanese
- Spoken Languages: Japanese
- First Air Date: April 6, 2014 (United States - TV-14), April 6, 2014 (Canada - 18+), April 6, 2014 (Germany - 6), April 6, 2014 (Australia - M), April 6, 2014 (Brazil - 16), April 6, 2014 (Mexico - B-15), April 6, 2014 (Spain - 12), April 6, 2014 (South Korea - 15)
- Networks: MBS, TBS, CBC, BSN, tys
- Alternative Titles: Haikyuu!! (JP), Волейбол!! (RU), Haikyu!! Karasuno High School vs Shiratorizawa Academy (US), 하이큐!! 땅 VS 하늘 (KR), Vua Bóng Chuyền (VN)
- Production Companies: Production I.G, MBS, TOHO, Shueisha, dentsu, movic, Sony Music Entertainment (Japan)
- Production Countries: Japan
Haikyu!! - Plot
Inspired by a small-statured pro volleyball player, Hinata creates a volleyball team in his last year of middle school. Unfortunately the team is matched up against the "King of the Court" Tobio Kageyama's team in their first tournament and inevitably lose. After the crushing defeat, Hinata vows to surpass Kageyama After entering high school, Hinata joins the volleyball team only to find that Tobio has also joined.
Haikyu!! - Trailer
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Haikyu!! - Cast & Crew
Main Cast
- Ayumu Murase
- Kaito Ishikawa
- Yuu Hayashi
- Satoshi Hino
- Miyu Irino
- Koki Uchiyama
- Soma Saito
- Nobuhiko Okamoto
- Yoshimasa Hosoya
- Hiroshi Kamiya
Writers
- Taku Kishimoto
- Susumu Mitsunaka
- Toshimitsu Takeuchi
- Takuya Sato
Executive Producers
- Kozue Kananiwa
- Keiji Ota
- Mitsuhisa Ishikawa
- Naoki Watanabe
- Naoki Kitagawa
Haikyu!! - FAQs
Where can you stream Haikyu!! online?
Haikyu!! is available to stream on Netflix and Crunchyroll, both offering all four seasons via subscription. It can also be purchased digitally through Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability may vary by region, so check JustWatch for the most current options in your area.
Is Haikyu!! based on a manga?
Yes, Haikyu!! is a direct adaptation of the manga series by Haruichi Furudate, serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump from 2012 to 2020. The manga ran for 45 volumes and is one of the best-selling sports manga of all time, with over 60 million copies in circulation worldwide.
Who are the main voice actors in Haikyu!!?
The principal cast includes Ayumu Murase as Shoyo Hinata, Kaito Ishikawa as Tobio Kageyama, Yuu Hayashi as Ryunosuke Tanaka, Satoshi Hino as Daichi Sawamura, Miyu Irino as Koshi Sugawara, Nobuhiko Okamoto as Yu Nishinoya, and Hiroshi Kamiya as coach Ittetsu Takeda, among others.
How many seasons does Haikyu!! have?
Haikyu!! consists of four main seasons totalling 85 episodes, plus a specials collection. Season 1 and Season 2 each contain 25 episodes, Season 3 (Karasuno vs. Shiratorizawa) runs for 10 episodes, and Season 4 (TO THE TOP) delivers another 25 episodes.
Did Haikyu!! win any notable awards?
Haikyu!! earned widespread critical acclaim and won the Sugoi Japan Award for Best Anime multiple times. It also received nominations at the Tokyo Anime Award Festival and is consistently ranked among the greatest sports anime ever made by fans and critics on platforms such as MyAnimeList and IMDb.
What is Haikyu!! rated and is it suitable for teens?
Haikyu!! carries a TV-14 content rating in the United States, indicating it is suitable for viewers aged 14 and older. The series contains mild sports-related intensity and competitive themes but no graphic violence or mature content, making it widely regarded as accessible and appropriate for teen audiences and older.
Is Haikyu!! finished or still ongoing?
The Haikyu!! TV anime series concluded in 2020 after four seasons. However, the story continues in theatrical film format: Haikyu!! The Dumpster Battle and Haikyu!! The Movie: Decisive Battle at the Garbage Dump were released in 2024, bringing the full narrative arc of the manga to its conclusion on the big screen.
How was Haikyu!! received by critics and audiences?
Haikyu!! earned exceptional praise from critics and fans alike, celebrated for its dynamic animation by Production I.G, emotionally resonant character development, and thrillingly choreographed match sequences. It holds a strong 8.7 rating on IMDb and is frequently cited as one of the finest sports anime ever produced.
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