Haikyu!!

Synopsis

Shouyou Hinata is out to prove that in volleyball you don’t need to be tall to fly! After losing his first and last volleyball match against Tobio Kageyama, “the King of the Court,” Shouyou Hinata swears to become his rival after graduating middle school. But what happens when the guy he wants to defeat ends up being his teammate?! (Source: VIZ Media) Notes: - Winner of the 61st Shogakukan Manga Award in the Shounen Category in 2017. - Includes two extra chapters.

About

Haikyu!! is a Japanese manga, first serialized in 2012, spanning 404 chapters, collected across 45 volumes, The series has concluded, (last release in 2020).

Why readers enjoy Haikyu!!

Haikyu!! appeals to readers of Comedy manga, especially those who appreciate stories that weave in Drama, Sports elements. This combination of Comedy, Drama, Sports sets the work's pacing and tone, and explains why it resonates with that specific audience.

Creators

Haikyu!! is written by Haruichi Furudate, with art by Haruichi Furudate, Erika Terriquez.

Reception

Haikyu!! holds an average score of 8.9 out of 10 on AniList, placing it among the highest-rated titles on AniList, with 13,135 readers marking it as a favourite.

Themes & motifs

Recurring motifs and themes throughout Haikyu!! include: Volleyball, Shounen, Male Protagonist, Coming of Age, School Club, Primarily Male Cast, Ensemble Cast, Primarily Teen Cast. These threads anchor the work's narrative direction and offer a reliable indicator of the reading experience it delivers.