Is the Haikyu!! Anime Finished?#
If you are wondering whether you can dive into Haikyu!! and reach a definitive conclusion through the anime alone, the answer is: not yet.
While the series has covered a vast amount of ground, it is still expanding. Following the release of HAIKYU!! The Dumpster Battle in 2024, it has been announced that a second sequel film, Gekijōban Haikyū!! VS Chiisana Kyojin, is set to open in 2027, accompanied by a Bakemono-tachi special.
Because the anime is still producing new content leading toward its finale, viewers who want the complete story immediately may wish to buy the Haikyu!! manga to see how the journey ends before the 2027 films arrive.
What is Haikyu!! About and Who is it For?#
Haikyu!! is a high-energy series centered on the “tournament” genre and “school” themes. The story follows Hinata Shouyou, who, after a crushing defeat in his first and only junior school basketball game, decides to join the volleyball team at Karasuno High School.
Alongside his teammates, Hinata strives to overturn Karasuno’s reputation as a “fallen powerhouse.” The anime is perfect for fans who enjoy stories of athletic perseverance, team dynamics, and the drive to overcome established reputations. If you’re looking for a motivating series with great character growth, you can watch the anime on Prime Video.
Recommended Watch Order#
Because Haikyu!! consists of multiple seasons, specials, and films, the order can seem daunting. For the most accurate guidance on how these entries connect, please refer to the relationship tree provided on this page.
The Standard Watch Order#
For most viewers, following the primary narrative path is the best way to experience the story:
- Haikyu!! (Season 1)
- Haikyu!! Second Season
- Haikyu!! (Season 3/2016)
- Haikyu!! LAND VS. AIR
- Haikyu!! To The Top (Both parts)
- HAIKYU!! The Dumpster Battle
- Gekijōban Haikyū!! VS Chiisana Kyojin (Coming 2027)
The Completionist Order#
If you want every single piece of content, including side stories and specials, integrate these into the main timeline:
- After Season 1: Watch the Haikyū!! Lev Kenzan! special.
- After Season 2: Watch the Haikyu!! VS Akaten special.
- After the 2016 season: Watch Haikyu!! Special Feature! The Spring Tournament of Their Youth.
- After the final 2027 film: Watch the Haikyū!! Bakemono-tachi no Iku Tokoro special.
There are also several compilation films available—such as Owari to Hajimari, Shōsha to Haisha, Sainō to Sense, and Battle of Concepts—which summarize existing arcs but are not required if you have watched the full seasons.
For Source Material Readers#
If you prefer to read the original story, you can start with the manga (first released in 2011). For those who enjoy the world of Haikyu!! but want something different, there is also a spinoff manga titled Haikyūbu!! (serialized from 2019 to 2025).
Useful Extras for Fans#
Beyond the screen and page, you can bring the spirit of Karasuno home by buying Haikyu!! merchandise.
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Haikyu!! • manga • 2011-01-08 (single chapter in Shonen Jump Next!)
└─(adaptation)→ Haikyu!! • anime • 2014-04-06
└─(side story)→ Haikyū!! Lev Kenzan! • anime • 2014-11-09 (Jump Festa event)
└─(sequel)→ Haikyu!! Second Season • anime • 2015-10-03
└─(side story)→ Haikyu!! VS Akaten • anime • 2015-11-03 (Jump Festa special)
└─(sequel)→ Haikyu!! • anime • 2016-10-07
└─(compilation)→ Haikyu!! The Movie: Battle of Concepts • anime • 2017-09-29
└─(sequel)→ Haikyu!! LAND VS. AIR • anime • 2019-12-21 (screened at Jump Festa 2020)
└─(sequel)→ Haikyu!! To The Top • anime • 2020-01-10 to 2020-04-03
└─(sequel)→ Haikyu!! To The Top • anime • 2020-10-02
└─(sequel)→ HAIKYU!! The Dumpster Battle • anime • 2024-02-16
└─(sequel)→ Gekijōban Haikyū!! VS Chiisana Kyojin • anime • 2027
└─(related)→ Haikyū!! Bakemono-tachi no Iku Tokoro • anime • 2027
└─(side story)→ Haikyu!! Special Feature! The Spring Tournament of Their Youth • anime • 2017-08-04
└─(compilation)→ Haikyu!! Sainō to Sense • anime • 2017-09-15
└─(compilation)→ Gekijō-ban Haikyu!! Owari to Hajimari • anime • 2015-07-03
└─(sequel)→ Gekijō-ban Haikyu!! Shōsha to Haisha • anime • 2015-09-18
└─(spinoff)→ Haikyūbu!! • manga • 2019-05-13 to 2025-03-24 (serialized on Shonen Jump+)
