Haikyu!! (2014)
Haikyu!! is streaming in Japan on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney Plus.
The verdict
Haikyu!! ranked near the top of that week's Japanese series crop. It carries an 8.6/10 on TMDB across 1,552 ratings — comfortably clear of the pack. Episodes clock in around 24 minutes. In Japan you can stream it on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney Plus.
Is it worth starting?
This is 4 seasons deep — Japanese animation with comedy threaded through. Starting now means a backlog — worth knowing before you press play.
- Why
- Currently 8.6/10 from 1,552 ratings, which is a good sign this early.
- Skip if
- a backlog this size is the opposite of what you're after
- Best for
- A proper binge, once you've got the weeks for it
Story
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.
Good to know
| Runtime | ~24 min per episode |
| Genre | Animation / Comedy |
| Language | Japanese |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Cast
Where to watch in Japan
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 22 Sept 2026 — platforms may change over time.
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