Haikyu!! (2014)
Anime series · 25 episodes · Production I.G
ComedyDramaSports
Haikyu!! is a 2014 sports comedy-drama from Production I.G, centered on high school volleyball. Short-statured Shouyou Hinata joins Karasuno High's team, only to find his middle school rival, Tobio Kageyama, is also a member. The series follows their journey to overcome their rivalry and work together to lead their team to victory.
Haikyu!! screencaps & stills
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Haikyu!! in motion
Short loops for study, each cut to a single shot.
The story
Shouyou Hinata, a male protagonist with a small stature but impressive jumping ability, is inspired by a volleyball ace known as the "Little Giant." He revives his middle school's volleyball club, but their first tournament match ends in defeat against Tobio Kageyama, dubbed the "King of the Court." Hinata vows to surpass Kageyama, only to discover they are now teammates on the Karasuno High School volleyball team.
This unexpected reunion forces the two rivals to confront their animosity. Hinata struggles to define his role on the team due to his height, while Kageyama faces his own challenges that Hinata's unique skills can address. The series explores their journey to overcome their individual issues and intense rivalry, learning to cooperate to make their high school volleyball team successful. Their ability to work together is crucial for the team's aspirations of becoming the best in Japan.
Credits & cast
- Studio
- Production I.G
- Story
- Haruichi Furudate
- Character design
- Takahiro Kishida
- Music
- Yuuki Hayashi
- Voice
- Ayumu Murase as Shouyou Hinata
- Voice
- Kaito Ishikawa as Tobio Kageyama
Where to watch Haikyu!!
Streaming services that list it. Availability changes by country.
Haikyu!! colour palette
The main colours across the whole series, by share of the picture.
Colour script
The dominant colour of each sampled frame, from the first minute to the last.
Where Haikyu!! happens
indoorcourtvolleyballschoolsportsbuildingwoodengymnasium
Haikyu!! background art
Frames with no characters in them: the places, as painted.
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Questions about Haikyu!!
Who made Haikyu!!?
Haikyu!! (2014) was animated by Production I.G.
Where can I watch Haikyu!!?
Crunchyroll, Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, iQ, YouTube, Bilibili TV, Bilibili list Haikyu!!. Availability changes by country.
What anime are like Haikyu!!?
Fans most often recommend Kuroko's Basketball, Ace of Diamond, Run with the Wind, Free! - Iwatobi Swim Club. In look: Kuroko's Basketball Winter Cup Highlights: Shadow and Light, FLCL Alternative, Bem: Become Human.
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