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Haikyu!!

2014 – 2020Show4 seasons85 episodesTV-14

AnimationComedy
90
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb8.7Rotten Tomatoes–97%

A pulse-pounding, cathartic animated series about sports and everyday modern life, with standout direction and editing.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want something quiet and calm · you want dark or edgy material

Where to watch

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Not for scares or brutality.

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Episodes

4 seasons · 85 episodes · best: S2E24 "The Absolute Limit Switch" 9.7

Episodes

8.5
8.6
9.3
8.6

Story

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.

Feels like

  • High-Octane Volleyball Action
  • Underdog Team Dynamics
  • Psychological Growth & Resilience
  • Ensemble Character Development
  • Competitive Sports Drama
  • Friendship and Rivalry
  • Strategic Gameplay Analysis
  • Inspirational Coming-of-Age
  • Dynamic Sound Design
  • Emotional Catharsis

Cast

24 of 215 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Susumu Mitsunaka, Mariko Ishikawa, Masako Sato
Written by
Taku Kishimoto, Susumu Mitsunaka, Toshimitsu Takeuchi
Produced by
Toshihiro Maeda, Kozue Kananiwa, Fumi Morihiro
Music by
Yuki Hayashi, Asami Tachibana, Yoshiki Kobayashi

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

April 6, 2014 · December 19, 2020 · Ended

First aired
April 6, 2014
Last aired
December 19, 2020
Status
Ended
Length
4 seasons · 85 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Genres
Animation, Comedy, Drama
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
104 countries

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Haikyu!!?"

Questions about Haikyu!!

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Haikyu!!?

NetflixHuluCrunchyrollWeTV

In the United States, Haikyu!! streams on Netflix, Hulu, Crunchyroll, and WeTV. You can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies. It also streams in 100 other countries.

Is Haikyu!! worth watching?

90
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 90 (IMDb 8.7).

Does Haikyu!! get better after season 1?

Yes: season 1 has an IMDb average of 8.5, and season 3 peaks at 9.3. The highest-rated episode is The Absolute Limit Switch (season 2, episode 24) at 9.7, and the lowest is Cats vs. Monkeys (season 4, episode 17) at 7.6.

Is Haikyu!! okay for kids?

TV-14

Yes: it's rated TV-14 in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch Haikyu!!?

34 h

About 34 hours: 85 episodes in 4 seasons of about 24 minutes each, aired from 2014 to 2020.

Will Haikyu!! make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (7 of 10) and slapstick (6 of 10).

Will I feel good after watching Haikyu!!?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for hopefulness and 8 for wholesome.