Haikyuu Manga (Haikyu!!): The Ultimate Guide to the Legendary Sports Masterpiece

The Haikyuu manga (Japanese: ハイキュー!!), written and brilliantly illustrated by Haruichi Furudate, is a universally acclaimed sports shōnen manga that has completely redefined the volleyball genre. Serialized in Shueisha’s Weekly Shōnen Jump from February 2012 to July 2020 and fully collected in 45 tankōbon volumes, this exhilarating and emotional sports comedy boasts over 75 million copies in circulation worldwide. The inspirational narrative follows Shoyo Hinata, a fiercely determined athlete inspired by the legendary "Little Giant," who immerses himself in volleyball despite his short stature. After a crushing middle school defeat by the formidable setter Tobio Kageyama—known as the "King of the Court"—Hinata arrives at Karasuno High School only to discover his greatest rival is now his teammate. To push their underdog team to the top of the Japanese high school tournament scene, the two must patch their heated rivalry and combine Hinata's superior jumping power with Kageyama's flawless sets. Winner of the 61st Shogakukan Manga Award and the foundation of a massively successful anime franchise by Production I.G (culminating in the highly anticipated Haikyu!! vs. The Little Giant film set for 2027), the Haikyuu manga is an absolute must-read masterpiece of teamwork, relentless character growth, and high-stakes athletic action.