Haikyu!! Episode 1: The End and the Beginning

Manga chapter 1-2

Canon/HIGH

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9.4

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EPISODE REVIEWS

umikhadijahdzulkarnain

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It's so good and exciting to watch

ultrainstinct5

3 mo

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I love how the episode set out the characters that will shape this series. Hinata and Kageyamas rivalry from the beginning really sets the pace and part of you wants to take part in the games!

gamerunner15

4 mo

The start of a great rivalry.

Episode Context

Haikyuu!! opens with pure, infectious energy. This premiere drops you straight into the world of Shouyou Hinata, a kid whose love for volleyball vastly outweighs his physical advantages. The episode runs on underdog fuel, expect a scrappy, heartfelt introduction that prioritizes emotional investment over flashy spectacle. Production I.G delivers dynamic volleyball sequences even in these early moments, but the real hook is the character work. Hinata's raw determination is immediately compelling, and his first encounter with the prodigiously talented Tobio Kageyama crackles with tension and contrast. The tone balances lighthearted comedy with genuine competitive stakes, establishing a rhythm the series will lean into heavily. Themes of perseverance, ambition, and the gap between passion and skill are front and center. It's a confident first episode that knows exactly what it wants you to feel.

Runtime24 min

Filler StatusCanon

Plot ImportanceHIGH

Air DateApr 6, 2014

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