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Haikyuu!!

Haikyuu!! is a Japanese manga series by Haruichi Furudate about high school volleyball, centred on Shoyo Hinata and the Karasuno High School team.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated September 11, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Haikyuu!! is a Japanese manga series by Haruichi Furudate about high school volleyball, centred on Shoyo Hinata and the Karasuno High School team. The manga ran from 2012 to 2020 and was adapted into a four-season anime series, with a concluding film project extending the story beyond the TV run.

Premise

Haikyuu!! is a sports story about Shoyo Hinata, a volleyball enthusiast who joins Karasuno High School and works to become a strong player despite being undersized. The series focuses on training, teamwork, rivalries, and tournament play.

Publication and adaptation

The manga ran in Weekly Shonen Jump from 2012 to 2020 and was collected in 45 volumes. Production I.G adapted it into a four-season anime that aired between 2014 and 2020.

Main characters

Shoyo Hinata is the central protagonist, and Tobio Kageyama is his key rival and later teammate. The series also follows the wider Karasuno volleyball team and their opponents.

Later story and ending

The manga is complete, and the anime television run ended after four seasons. A two-part film project serves as the anime continuation and finale.

Key facts

  • Haikyuu!! is a Japanese manga and anime series about high school volleyball, created by Haruichi Furudate.
  • The manga was serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump from February 2012 to July 2020 and collected into 45 volumes.
  • The anime adaptation aired across four seasons from 2014 to 2020, produced by Production I.G.
  • The series centres on Shoyo Hinata and the Karasuno High School boys' volleyball team.
  • A two-part film project continues and concludes the anime storyline after the TV series.
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Canadian context

Haikyuu!! has been widely available to Canadian audiences through anime streaming and home-video release channels, and it is a notable title among internationally popular sports anime.

Frequently asked questions

What is Haikyuu about?
Haikyuu!! follows Shoyo Hinata and the Karasuno High School volleyball team as they train, compete, and grow through high school volleyball.
How many seasons of Haikyuu are there?
There are four anime seasons of Haikyuu!!.
Who is the main character in Haikyuu?
The main character is Shoyo Hinata.
Is Haikyuu finished?
Yes. The manga ended in 2020, and the anime television series ended with four seasons; a film project continues and concludes the anime storyline.
What happened to Hinata in Haikyuu?
Hinata joins Karasuno High School, develops as a volleyball player, and grows from a determined beginner into a major player on the team. The series follows his progress through high school competition.
Who is the best player in Haikyuu?
There is no official single best player in the series; different characters are portrayed as standout players in different positions and moments.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haikyu!!
    Supports: Manga premise, serialization dates, volume count, anime seasons, and film finale project.
  2. MyAnimeList — https://myanimelist.net/manga/35243/Haikyuu
    Supports: Manga status, publication dates, volume count, and completion.
  3. MyAnimeList — https://myanimelist.net/anime/20583/Haikyuu
    Supports: Anime season status, airing dates, studio, and synopsis.
  4. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3398540/plotsummary/
    Supports: Plot summary identifying Shoyo Hinata as protagonist and the volleyball premise.
  5. Haikyuu!! Fandom — https://haikyuu.fandom.com/wiki/Haiky%C5%AB!!_(Anime)
    Supports: Four-season anime structure and franchise format.