Haikyuu!!

Season 3: Oct 8, 2016 to Dec 10, 2016

Season 4: Jan 11, 2020 to Apr 4, 2020

***Haikyuu!!*** is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Haruichi Furudate. The story follows Shōyō Hinata, a boy determined to become a great volleyball player despite his small stature. Its individual chapters were serialized in *Weekly Shōnen Jump* from February 2012 through July 2020. As of May 2020, forty-three *tankōbon* volumes have been released in Japan by Shueisha.

An anime television series adaptation by Production I.G aired from April 2014 to September 2014, with 25 episodes. A second season aired from October 2015 to March 2016, with 25 episodes. A third season aired from October 2016 to December 2016, with 10 episodes. A fourth season was announced during the Jump Festa '19 and was planned for release in two cours, the first cour of 13 episodes aired from January to April 2020, and the second cour of 12 episodes which will premiere in October 2020.

## Plot/Synapsis:

### **Haikyuu!! (Season 1):**

Inspired after watching a volleyball ace nicknamed "Little Giant" in action, small-statured Shouyou Hinata revives the volleyball club at his middle school. The newly-formed team even makes it to a tournament; however, their first match turns out to be their last when they are brutally squashed by the "King of the Court," Tobio Kageyama. Hinata vows to surpass Kageyama, and so after graduating from middle school, he joins Karasuno High School's volleyball team—only to find that his sworn rival, Kageyama, is now his teammate.

Thanks to his short height, Hinata struggles to find his role on the team, even with his superior jumping power. Surprisingly, Kageyama has his own problems that only Hinata can help with, and learning to work together appears to be the only way for the team to be successful. Based on Haruichi Furudate's popular shounen manga of the same name, *Haikyuu!!* is an exhilarating and emotional sports comedy following two determined athletes as they attempt to patch a heated rivalry in order to make their high school volleyball team the best in Japan.

### **Haikyuu!! Second Season:**

Following their participation at the Inter-High, the Karasuno High School volleyball team attempts to refocus their efforts, aiming to conquer the Spring tournament instead.

When they receive an invitation from long-standing rival Nekoma High, Karasuno agrees to take part in a large training camp alongside many notable volleyball teams in Tokyo and even some national level players. By playing with some of the toughest teams in Japan, they hope not only to sharpen their skills, but also come up with new attacks that would strengthen them. Moreover, Hinata and Kageyama attempt to devise a more powerful weapon, one that could possibly break the sturdiest of blocks.

Facing what may be their last chance at victory before the senior players graduate, the members of Karasuno's volleyball team must learn to settle their differences and train harder than ever if they hope to overcome formidable opponents old and new—including their archrival Aoba Jousai and its world-class setter Tooru Oikawa.

### **Haikyuu!!: Karasuno Koukou vs. Shiratorizawa Gakuen Koukou (Season 3):**

After the victory against Aoba Jousai High, Karasuno High School, once called “a fallen powerhouse, a crow that can’t fly,” has finally reached the climax of the heated Spring tournament. Now, to advance to nationals, the Karasuno team has to defeat the powerhouse Shiratorizawa Academy. Karasuno’s greatest hurdle is their adversary’s ace, Wakatoshi Ushijima, the number one player in the Miyagi Prefecture, and one of the country’s top three aces.

Only the strongest team will make it to the national tournament. Since this match is the third-year players’ last chance to qualify for nationals, Karasuno has to use everything they learned during the training camp and prior matches to attain victory. Filled with restlessness and excitement, both teams are determined to come out on top in the third season of *Haikyuu!!*.

### **Haikyuu!!: To the Top (Season 4):**

After their triumphant victory over Shiratorizawa Academy, the Karasuno High School volleyball team has earned their long-awaited ticket to nationals. As preparations begin, genius setter Tobio Kageyama is invited to the All-Japan Youth Training Camp to play alongside fellow nationally recognized players. Meanwhile, Kei Tsukishima is invited to a special rookie training camp for first-years within the Miyagi Prefecture. Not receiving any invitations himself, the enthusiastic Shouyou Hinata feels left behind.

However, Hinata does not back down. Transforming his frustration into self-motivation, he boldly decides to sneak himself into the same rookie training camp as Tsukishima. Even though Hinata only lands himself a job as the ball boy, he comes to see this as a golden opportunity. He begins to not only reflect on his skills as a volleyball player but also analyze the plethora of information available on the court and how he can apply it.

As the much-anticipated national tournament approaches, the members of Karasuno's volleyball team attempt to overcome their weak points and refine their skills, all while aiming for the top!

## MAL info:

**Score:** (Season 1) 8.58 ;(Season 2) 8.78 ;(Season 3) 8.91 ;(Season 4) 8.45

**Ranked:** (Season 1) #71 ;(Season 2) #28 ;(Season 3) #18 ;(Season 4) #109

**Popularity:** (Season 1) #59 ;(Season 2) #107 ;(Season 3) #148 ;(Season 4) #365

**Studios:** Production I.G

**Source:** Manga

**Duration:** 24 min. per ep.

**Rating:** PG-13 - Teens 13 or older

**Producers:** Dentsu,  Mainichi Broadcasting System,  Movic,  Sony Music Entertainment,  TOHO animation, Shueisha

## Official sites:

https://myanimelist.net/anime/20583/Haikyuu

https://myanimelist.net/anime/28891/Haikyuu\_Second\_Season

https://myanimelist.net/anime/32935/Haikyuu\_\_Karasuno\_Koukou\_vs\_Shiratorizawa\_Gakuen\_Koukou

https://myanimelist.net/anime/38883/Haikyuu\_\_To\_the\_Top

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haikyu!!