How to watch Haikyuu!! in order

Initially published by Haruichi Furudate in February 2012 as a manga for Weekly Shonen Jump, the manga came to its conclusion eight years later, in 2020.

But even before then, Haikyuu!!'s popularity was immense. Not only was it everywhere, but it was well-loved enough to spawn a multimedia franchise, with the anime series bringing international attention to protagonist Shoyo Hinata's volleyball exploits.

Its bold animation, thrilling cliffhangers and intriguing characters drew plenty of people in. Thankfully, there's plenty to keep you entertained when it comes to Haikyuu!!, what with its four TV seasons, as well as several OVAs and movies.

While it doesn't sound like a lot on paper, it can get confusing if you don't know where to start. Thankfully, we've got the perfect guide to help you watch Haiykuu!! in order.

How to watch Haikyuu!! in release order

While some anime franchises include a lot of filler that fans consider non-essential, Haikyuu!! is one of those shows where you shouldn't try to cut corners.

If you want to get to know everything and everyone that the series has on offer, you really should just sit down and watch everything.

The OVAs flesh out the main characters, and the movies provide a great accompaniment to the four seasons of the TV series – including the relatively recent Haikyuu!! The Movie: The Dumpster Battle, released back in 2024.

The Haikyuu!! anime release order is:

• 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
  • Part 2
• Haikyuu!! The Movie: The Dumpster Battle

While it has been a year since the last movie, Haikyuu!! fans are still eagerly looking forward to what's believed to be the 'final' movie in the Haikyuu!! franchise overall: Haikyuu!! VS The Little Giant.

As of the time of writing, the movie - which is, according to GamesRadar, said to cover chapters 327, and then 338 to 365 - has not had a release date confirmed.

That said, when it does, we'll be sure to provide more information about it and its place in Haikyuu!!'s viewing order.

How to watch Haikyuu!! in chronological order

If you want to watch the anime in chronological order, the following list removes the recap movies for extra efficiency.

Those films literally just serve as recaps for previous material in the series, so you can skip them to create a more concise viewing schedule:

• Haikyuu!!
• Haikyuu!! Lev Genzan! (OVA)
• Haikyuu!! season 2
• Haikyuu!!: vs Akaten (OVA)
• Haikyuu!! season 3
• Haikyuu!!: Riku vs Kuu (OVA)
• Haikyuu!!: Boru no Michi (OVA)
• Haikyuu!! To the Top season 4 part 1
• Haikyuu!! To the Top season 4 part 2
• Haikyuu!! The Movie: The Dumpster Battle

How to watch Haikyuu!! in the UK

You can stream Haikyuu!! in its entirety on Crunchyroll. This includes the main TV series, OVAs and feature films. You can also stream all four seasons of the TV series on Netflix and Amazon Prime in the UK.

Haikyu!! is available to watch on Crunchyroll.

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