Haikyuu!!
Inspiring volleyball manga and anime series following Shoyo Hinata's journey to become a great volleyball player despite his short stature.
Category
Anime/Manga
Release Year
2012
Origin
Japan
Tags
sportsvolleyballanimemangainspirationteamwork
Detailed Overview Information
Basic Information
Full Name
Haikyuu!!
Aliases
Haikyu!!, High Kyuu!!, Volleyball!!
Type
Sports Manga/Anime Series
Release Year
2012
Status
Completed
Origin
Japan
Region
Japan
Creation Information
Creator
Haruichi Furudate
Publisher
Shueisha (manga), Production I.G (anime)
Original Work
Manga
Genre
Sports, Comedy, Drama, School, Shounen
Content Information
Synopsis
A short but determined boy named Shoyo Hinata joins his high school volleyball team and aims to become like his idol, the "Little Giant."
Main Characters
Shoyo Hinata, Tobio Kageyama, Daichi Sawamura, Koshi Sugawara, Asahi Azumane, Yu Nishinoya, Ryunosuke Tanaka
Setting
Modern Japan, primarily Karasuno High School and various volleyball courts
Themes
Perseverance, teamwork, friendship, overcoming limitations, passion for sports, personal growth
Target Audience
Shounen demographic, sports fans, general audiences
Media Forms
Comics
Original manga series published in Weekly Shonen Jump
Animated Series
Four seasons of anime adaptation by Production I.G
Films
Multiple compilation films and original movies
Video Games
Mobile games and console volleyball games
Merchandise
Figures, apparel, sports equipment, school supplies
Books
Light novels, guidebooks, art books
Live Events
Stage plays, voice actor events, volleyball exhibitions
Commercial Information
Sales
Over 55 million manga copies sold worldwide
Revenue
Multi-billion yen franchise including merchandise and media
Awards
Shogakukan Manga Award, Anime Grand Prix awards
Critical Reception
Praised for realistic sports portrayal and character development
Cultural Impact
Increased volleyball popularity in Japan and internationally
Merchandise Revenue
Hundreds of millions in sports equipment and collectibles
Fan Culture
Fanbase
Global community of sports anime fans and volleyball enthusiasts
Communities
Reddit communities, volleyball clubs, anime forums
Events
Volleyball tournaments, anime conventions, fan gatherings
Quotes
Being the best decoy ever!, The view from the top, Fly high!
Memes
Hinata's jumping, Kageyama's milk obsession, Tsukishima's salt
Cosplay
School uniforms, volleyball jerseys, character outfits
Fan Art
Team artwork, match scenes, character interactions
Collectibles
Nendoroids, volleyball equipment, team merchandise
Historical Development
2012
Haikyuu!! manga begins serialization in Weekly Shonen Jump
2014
First season of anime adaptation airs, gaining massive popularity
2015
Second season continues the story with new tournaments
2016
Third season focuses on intense Shiratorizawa match
2020
Fourth season "To The Top" airs in two parts, manga concludes after 8 years
2021
Final manga volume released with epilogue
2024
Movie adaptations continue the story beyond the series
Related Links
haikyu.jp
twitter.com
www.youtube.com
www.enjoyip.com