Haikyu!! (2014)
Kernel Score: 88% · 1,474 ratings
Genres: Animation, Comedy, Drama
First aired: 2014-04-06
Seasons: 4 · 85 episodes
Where to watch Haikyu!!
- Stream: Netflix, Hulu, Crunchyroll, WeTV
- Buy: Google Play
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
Inspired by a small-statured pro volleyball player, Hinata creates a volleyball team in his last year of middle school. Unfortunately the team is matched up against the "King of the Court" Tobio Kageyama’s team in their first tournament and inevitably lose. After the crushing defeat, Hinata vows to surpass Kageyama After entering high school, Hinata joins the volleyball team only to find that Tobio has also joined.
Haikyu!! parents' guide: ages 8+
Parents need to know that Haikyu!! is a TV-14 sports anime about a high school volleyball team with competitive rivalry but minimal objectionable content.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official TV-14 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Cast
- Ayumu Murase as Shoyo Hinata (voice)
- Kaito Ishikawa as Tobio Kageyama (voice)
Haikyu!! FAQ
Is Haikyu!! good?
Haikyu!! has an 88% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 1,474 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Haikyu!!?
In the US you can stream Haikyu!! on Netflix, Hulu, Crunchyroll and WeTV and buy it from Google Play.
Is Haikyu!! OK for kids?
Haikyu!! is rated TV-14. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 8+. Parents need to know that Haikyu!! is a TV-14 sports anime about a high school volleyball team with competitive rivalry but minimal objectionable content.
What shows are like Haikyu!!?
If you liked Haikyu!!, try Free!, Ahiru no Sora, Kuroko's Basketball and Captain Tsubasa.