Despite being a volleyball anime, Haikyuu!! attracts a global fanbase consisting of every kind of otaku. The sassy characters in each volleyball team are honestly the best, and their competition is what gives the series its spark.
Now whether you like the determined and brooding type, the literal sunshine, or the passive-aggressive nerd, Haikyuu!! has characters for everyone. No wonder the anime has become so famous.
Haikyuu!! has received four anime seasons, which consist of 85 episodes. Four movies and six OVAs have also been released, with two upcoming films.
1. How to Watch Haikyuu!! in order?
The recommended way to watch Haikyuu!! in order is by following the chronological order:
- Haikyuu!! (TV, 2014)
- Haikyuu!! Lev Genzan! (OVA, 2015)
- Haikyuu!! Second Season (TV, 2015)
- Haikyuu!!: vs “Akaten (OVA, 2016)
- Haikyuu!! Third Season (TV, 2016)
- Haikyuu!!: Riku vs Kuu (OVA, 2020)
- Haikyuu!!: Boru no Michi (OVA, 2020)
- Haikyuu!! To the Top (TV, 2020)
- Haikyuu!! To the Top Part 2 (TV, 2020)
- Haikyu!! The Dumpster Battle (2024)
It is an easy and straightforward series that doesn’t need much time to navigate. You can skip the movies since they are just recaps with very less new scenes.
You can skip the OVAs, too, since they are just original content with no relation to the main plot. However, I would recommend watching them since they are fun pieces to keep you entertained.
2. Haikyuu!! Release Order
Watching Haikyuu!! According to its release, the order is also reasonable, but the OVAs might feel out of order. You can also skip the movies as they are mere recaps.
- Haikyuu!! Season 1
- Haikyuu!! Lev Genzan! (The Arrival of Lev! OVA)
- Haikyuu!! Quest Picture Drama (OVA)
- Gekijō-ban Haikyuu!! Owari to Hajimari (movie)
- Gekijō-ban Haikyuu!! Shōsha to Haisha (movie)
- Haikyuu!! Season 2
- Haikyuu!! Vs. Akaten (Vs. Failing Grades OVA)
- Haikyuu!! Season 3
- Special Feature! Betting on the Spring High Volleyball (OVA)
- Haikyuu!! Sainō to Sense (movie)
- Haikyuu!! Concept no Tatakai (movie)
- Haikyuu!!: Riku vs Kuu (Land vs. Sky OVA)
- Haikyuu!!: Boru no Michi (The “Path” of the Ball OVA)
- Haikyuu!! To the Top Season 4 Part 1 & 2
- Haikyu!! The Dumpster Battle(2024)
3. Frequently Asked Questions
I. What can you skip in Haikyuu!!?
Haikyuu!! consists of a lot of recap compilations which are mainly the movies. You can skip the following installments without any consequences:
- Haikyuu!! Movie 1: Owari to Hajimari – Recap of the first half of season 1
- Haikyuu!! Movie 2: Shousha to Haisha – Recap of the second half of season 1
- Haikyuu!! Movie 3: Sainou to Sense – Recap of the match against Aobajosai High School in season 2
- Haikyuu!! Movie 4: Concept no Tatakai – Recap of the match against Shiratorizawa Academy in season 3
- Haikyuu!!: Tokushuu! Haru-kou Volley ni Kaketa Seishun – Recap of primary matches from Spring Tournament. It also contains interviews with various players.
II. Do you have to watch the Haikyuu!! movies?
No, the Haikyuu!! movies are a recap of the seasons that precede them, so they aren’t necessary. The movies are sprinkled with a handful of original scenes, but you can freely skip them unless you are a hardcore fan. The latest movies labeled Haikyu!! Final will cover the conclusion of the manga and should not be skipped.
III. Has Haikyuu!! anime ended?
Haikyu!! The Dumpster Battle has released on 16th February, 2024. The other movie is still in suspense; still, there will be chances to get another final movie soon. The films will wrap up the story, and there will probably be no more anime seasons. The rest of the Tokyo Nationals arc and the Final arc is likely to be adapted by the movies. You can expect more OVAs from the franchise too.
4. Watch Order Explained
- Haikyuu!! Season 1: In 25 episodes, season 1 covers the reformation of the Karasuno team, the beginning and the aftermath of the Interhigh competition.
- Haikyuu!! Lev Genzan! (The Arrival of Lev! OVA): This original story was included in a limited-edition DVD of Haikyuu!!. It tells the story of Lev Haiba and his surprising side.
- Haikyuu!! Quest Picture Drama (OVA): A set of 3 OVAs that have 4 minute episodes each.
- Gekijō-ban Haikyuu!! Owari to Hajimari (movie): A compilation film that recaps the first cour of season 1.
- Gekijō-ban Haikyuu!! Shōsha to Haisha (movie): The second part of the compilation film set that covers the second part of season 1.
- Haikyuu!! Season 2: It has a total of 25 episodes, out of which the first 11 episodes cover the Tokyo Expedition arc while the later ones start the Spring High Preliminary arc.
- Haikyuu!! Vs. Akaten (Vs. Failing Grades OVA): It is a fun original story that focuses on Hinata and Kageyama who are failing their exams. Now they have to balance their studies with practice if they want to play in further matches.
- Haikyuu!! Season 3: In 10 episodes, the third season finishes off the Spring High Priliminary arc.
- Special Feature! Betting on the Spring High Volleyball (OVA): It is a news broadcast that covers the different volleyball teams in Miyagi. It focuses on the teams’ fight to reach the Spring Interhigh.
- Haikyuu!! Sainō to Sense (movie): The movie recaps Karasuno and Aoba Johsai’s match from season 2 and includes some new scenes showing some post-match moments.
- Haikyuu!! Concept no Tatakai (movie): Covers the Karasuno vs Shiraitorizawa match from season 3 of Haikyu!!
- Haikyuu!!: Riku vs Kuu and Haikyu!!: Boru no Michi (OVA): These two OVAs focus on the Spring High tournament matches between the Tokyo representative schools.
- Haikyuu!! To the Top Season 4
- Part 1: With 13 episodes, it covers the first part of the Tokyo Nationals arc.
- Part 2: In the last 12 episodes, it shows the Karasuno team advancing to the third round and the Tokyo Nationals arc is nowhere near its end.
- Haikyu!! The Dumpster Battle(2024): There is the third round of the battle of Nationals between Karasuno High and Nekoma High School. Here, Hinata challenges Kenma that this is a match where there’s no second chance.
- Haikyuu!!: Final: An upcoming movie that will adapt the Decisive Battle at the Garbage Dump arc, and probably conclude the franchise.
5. Where to watch Haikyuu!! seasons and movies with English subtitles or dub?
Haikyuu!! is currently only available to stream on Crunchyroll. Crunchyroll premium members can easily access all the OVAs and seasons of the anime. Crunchyroll offers both English subtitles and dub for the series. The anime is also available on Netflix but only in Japan and India and not in the US.
6. What to do if Haikyuu!! is not available to watch in your region?
If the Haikyuu!! anime, movies, or OVAs aren’t available on any streaming website in your area, then you can use a VPN to bypass the geo-block. Some of the top VPN service providers in the game are ExpressVPN, Nord VPN, Proton VPN, Cyberghost, and Private Internet Access, to name a few.
All you have to do is connect to a country where your preferred anime is streaming, and voila, you can now watch Haikyu!! even if it is unavailable in your region.
There are many unpaid VPN services at hand or free browser extensions. However, using low-tier VPN providers might decrease your speed and get you blocked by streaming services. Connection drops and unsecured encryption are also other disadvantages.
The important thing is that Haikyuu!! is present on Netflix, Crunchyroll, and Netflix so set your VPN to a suitable location to access the anime from anywhere.
7. Can you download and watch Haikyuu!! Offline?
Yes, Crunchyroll offers download options with its different packages and you can watch Haikyuu!! Offline with certain subscriptions, and we have the readymade list right here:
| Website | Subscription Packages | Offline Viewing |
| Crunchyroll | Fan – $7.99/month | No |
| Mega Fan – $9.99/month | Yes | |
| Ultimate Fan – $14.99/month | Yes |
8. How much time will it take to watch Haikyuu!!?
The total run time of the entire Haikyuu!! franchise is 42 hours and 9 minutes. However, if you want to follow the chronological order, you can complete it within 35 hours and 40 minutes.
Here is a list of the duration of all Haikyuu!! installments:
| Title | Duration | Type |
| Haikyuu!! | 600 minutes | Season 1 |
| Haikyuu!! Quest Picture Drama | 12 minutes | OVA |
| Haikyuu!!: Lev Genzan! | 24 minutes | OVA |
| Haikyuu!! Movie 1: Owari to Hajimari | 89 minutes | Movie |
| Haikyuu!! Movie 2: Shousha to Haisha | 88 minutes | Movie |
| Haikyuu!! Second Season | 600 minutes | Season |
| Haikyuu!!: vs “Akaten” | 24 minutes | OVA |
| Haikyuu!! Third Season | 240 minutes | Season 3 |
| Haikyuu!!: Tokushuu! Haru-kou Volley ni Kaketa Seishun | 23 minutes | OVA |
| Haikyuu!! Movie 3: Sainou to Sense | 89 minutes | Movie |
| Haikyuu!! Movie 4: Concept no Tatakai | 88 minutes | Movie |
| Haikyuu!! To the Top | 312 minutes | Season 4 Pt 1 |
| Haikyuu!!: Riku vs Kuu | 44 minutes | OVA |
| Haikyuu!!: Boru no Michi | 20 minutes | OVA |
| Haikyuu!! To the Top Part 2 | 276 minutes | Season 4 Pt 2 |
| Haikyu!! The Dumpster Battle | 86 minutes | Movie |
9. About Haikyuu!!
Haikyu!! is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Haruichi Furudate. Its publication in Shueisha’s Weekly Shonen Jump began in February 2012 with 42 collected tankōbon volumes released.
Hinata Shoyo is a highly passionate boy who wishes to follow the steps of his idol, ‘The Little Giant’ in the field of volleyball. Hinata’s resolve is unbreakable as he faces gruesome defeat at the hands of the ‘King of the Court,’ a genius prodigy setter Kageyama Tobio in middle school. Hinata’s dreams take fruit as he enters high school.
He joins the declining volleyball team of Karasuno High and is appalled to find the very same Kageyama as his teammate. The story follows the revival of Karasuno High and the unity they maintain to pave their way for nationals.
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