Haikyuu!!

Ever since having witnessed the "Little Giant" and his astonishing skills on the volleyball court, Shouyou Hinata has been bewitched by the dynamic nature of the sport. Even though his attempt to make his debut as a volleyball regular during a middle school tournament went up in flames, he longs to prove that his less-than-impressive height ceases to be a hindrance in the face of his sheer will and perseverance.

When Hinata enrolls in Karasuno High School, the Little Giant's alma mater, he believes that he is one step closer to his goal of becoming a professional volleyball player. Although the school only retains a shadow of its former glory, Hinata's conviction isn't shaken until he learns that Tobio Kageyama—the prodigy who humiliated Hinata's middle school volleyball team in a crushing defeat—is now his teammate.

To fulfill his desire of leaving a mark on the realm of volleyball—so often regarded as the domain of the tall and the strong—Hinata must smooth out his differences with Kageyama. Only when Hinata learns what it takes to be a part of a team will he be able to join the race to the top in earnest.

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Hinata, Shouyou Main

Murase, Ayumu Japanese

Kageyama, Tobio Main

Ishikawa, Kaito Japanese

Oikawa, Tooru Supporting

Namikawa, Daisuke Japanese

Nishinoya, Yuu Supporting

Okamoto, Nobuhiko Japanese

Kozume, Kenma Supporting

Kaji, Yuuki Japanese

Tsukishima, Kei Supporting

Uchiyama, Kouki Japanese

Kuroo, Tetsurou Supporting

Nakamura, Yuuichi Japanese

Sugawara, Koushi Supporting

Irino, Miyu Japanese

Tanaka, Ryuunosuke Supporting

Hayashi, Yuu Japanese

Yamaguchi, Tadashi Supporting

Saitou, Souma Japanese

Kananiwa, Kozue Producer

Maeda, Toshihiro Producer

Morihiro, Fumi Producer

Matsushita, Keiko Producer, Production Assistant

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Jan 6, 2026

maya_kotori

Recommended

This is one of those anime you start casually… and suddenly it becomes your entire personality. I began watching it maybe last year, maybe this year... honestly, who even knows anymore 😃 With all the other anime and series I was juggling, I just couldn’t get around to finishing it. But now I’m UNFORTUNATELY done, and it makes me want to cry all over again xdd. This anime took me through every possible emotion. I enjoyed every single match with them, cheering like a maniac, screaming at the screen, crying at the emotional moments, swearing when things went wrong, and yes… even smacking myself ... in the head when they made a stupid mistake. The emotional damage was real. As a sports anime, it hits differently, especially if you actually like volleyball. The energy, the teamwork, the tension, the growth, it all feels so real and so inspiring. I loved watching their journey, their victories, their failures, and the way they kept pushing forward no matter what. And the ending… yeah, let’s not talk about that. I hated it too, eh XD But at the same time, it made me even more excited for the sequel. I’m absolutely looking forward to what comes next. For me, Haikyuu!! is a truly beautiful anime full of lessons, motivation, and unforgettable moments. I definitely recommend it to others, because once you start, you’ll understand exactly why it’s so loved.

Reviewer’s Rating: 10

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Jun 15, 2025

sunsetkugo

Mixed Feelings

It made me so nostalgic to watch it so I think it influenced my opinion on it. It's the type of show that makes you want to have friends and live a cool and happy life during high school... I loved the character's backstory and their motives, the matches were just too long, cuz wym it can lasts a whole season... I love it for the vibes, but I don't know if I would recommend it to someone who wants to start sport anime because it was really long and not everyone would have the strength to not give up before the end.

Reviewer’s Rating: 7

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May 6, 2024

RyuYuri

Not Recommended

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Literally on of the most boring anime I have ever seen

"Haikyuu" didn't quite hit the mark for me. Despite, I found it lacking in excitement and originality. The storyline felt predictable, and the characters failed to capture my interest...well oikawa did a little but the rest of the charecters are very basic and I didn't like the comedy in the anime it's so corny...

I can appreciate the effort put into portraying volleyball dynamics and the animation was perfect actually, but idk i really felt sleepy watching this anime . Overall, "Haikyuu" didn't manage to engage me in the way I had hoped.

Reviewer’s Rating: 5

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