The BEST episodes of Haikyu!!
Every episode of Haikyu!! ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Haikyu!!!
A chance event triggered Shouyou Hinata's love for volleyball. His club had no members, but somehow persevered and finally made it into its very first and final regular match of middle school, where it was steamrolled by Tobio Kageyama, a superstar player known as "King of the Court." Vowing revenge, Hinata applied to the Karasuno High School volleyball club... only to come face-to-face with his hated rival, Kageyama! A tale of hot-blooded youth and volleyball from the pen of Haruichi Furudate!!
#1 - Monsters' Ball
Season 4 - Episode 24 - Aired 12/12/2020
The grueling match between Karasuno and Inarizaki comes to a conclusion as one team finally emerges victorious and moves onto the third round of the Spring Tournament.
#2 - The Absolute Limit Switch
Season 2 - Episode 24 - Aired 3/20/2016
Neither team is willing to let the other team get ahead. They're both reaching their limit, yet the match continues. They proceed into the final battle to determine who will make it to the finals.
#3 - Declaration of War
Season 2 - Episode 25 - Aired 3/27/2016
After defeating their fated rivals, the Karasuno High School Volleyball Club finally move on to the finals of the Miyazaki Prefecture Qualifiers of the Spring Tournament. They will be facing the strongest school in the prefecture, Shiratorizawa Academy. Their battle for the "absolute king" in order to get the one ticket to nationals beings!
#4 - The Volleyball Idiots
Season 3 - Episode 9 - Aired 12/3/2016
Just as Shiratorizawa gets to match point, Karasuno regains spirit as Tsukki returns to the court.. Players on both teams are at the end of their ropes, but they continue to give their all to the last part of the match!
#5 - The Battle of Concepts
Season 3 - Episode 10 - Aired 12/10/2016
The battle goes well beyond 15, as the fifth set for both teams enters the 20's. Shiratorizawa shows off individual strengths, and Karasuno continues to show the strength as a team. In a battle of volleyball philosophy, Karasuno and Shiratorizawa fight for who moves on to Nationals.
#6 - An Annoying Guy
Season 3 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/26/2016
Tsukki injures his hand and has to leave for medical attention, which causes Karasuno's blocking to weaken. Karasuno steps up their attacks in his absence. Hinata's play finally makes Ushijima feel like he's worth playing against.
#7 - The Halo Around the Moon
Season 3 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/29/2016
Thanks to Tsukki and Nishinoya's blocking, Karasuno comes back at the end of the second set. It is a heated battle in the end, resulting in multiple deuces... Who will score the final point?
#8 - Next
Season 2 - Episode 16 - Aired 1/24/2016
Johzenji's carefree rhythm almost breaks Hinata and Kageyama, but they manage to regain their cool with Sawamura's help, and continue the match. Meanwhile, Johzenji's manager, Misaki, tells the team how she really feels about them.
#9 - Place to Play
Season 2 - Episode 15 - Aired 1/17/2016
Karasuno is finally playing in the qualifier prelims. Their first opponent is the 4th best team from the Inter-High prelims, Johzenji High School. Their motto is to play. What will Karasuno do against their rather unconventional playing method?
#10 - Tempo
Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/8/2015
Hinata and Kageyama are at oddds. Keishin decides to take Hinata to his grandfather, who lead Karasuno to the nationals. Meanwhile, Kageyama runs into...
#11 - Cogs
Season 2 - Episode 10 - Aired 12/6/2015
The week-long training camp is finally on its last day. Karasuno's final opponent is Fukurodani High School, and they're determined to win at least one set against the powerhouse school. Are they going to be able to show the fruits of their labor?
#12 - A Simple and Pure Strength
Season 2 - Episode 13 - Aired 12/27/2015
Their first match to get through to the qualifiers is a match against Kakugawa High School. At the center of Kakugawa's team is a first-year named Hyakuzawa, who is 2 meters tall. At first, Karasuno has trouble dealing with Hyakuzawa's immense power and height, but...
#13 - Still Growing
Season 2 - Episode 14 - Aired 1/10/2016
Just about 2 more months until the qualifiers. Tsukishima's brother invites him to practice with his own team, Kageyama goes to observe a certain team, and Hinata and Kenma promise to have a match that they wouldn't be able to repeat.
#14 - The Battle Without Will Power
Season 2 - Episode 17 - Aired 1/31/2016
As Daichi exits the court, a second year has to push through his self-doubt to lead the team in his stead. On top of that, Yamaguchi comes in to serve but gets nervous.
#15 - The Losers
Season 2 - Episode 18 - Aired 2/7/2016
Karasuno can't get back into rhythm without Sawamura, and are having a hard time playing to their full potential. Meanwhile, Hinata battles it out in the air with Wakunan's ace, who has a similar playing style to the Little Giant.
#16 - Above
Season 2 - Episode 11 - Aired 12/13/2015
The training camp comes to a close with a barbeque battle. Bokuto talks about rivals from all over the country and the prepare for the upcoming Spring Miyazaki Prefectural Tournament.
#17 - The Iron Wall Can Be Rebuilt Again and Again
Season 2 - Episode 19 - Aired 2/14/2016
Karasuno manages to make it to the semi-finals. Which ever team wins the match between Aoba Johsai and Date Tech will be their next opponent. Date Tech was considered to be the underdog against Oikawa and Aoba Johsai, but they have a new strength on their side...
#18 - Moonrise
Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/15/2015
In order to achieve a new form, Hinata and Kageyama start practicing on their own. The other members of Karasuno have also started practicing on their own to better themselves, and they have shown some evolution. However, Tsukishima seems indifferent about change and one day after practice, he is asked to serve as blocker...
#19 - The End & the Beginning
Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 4/6/2014
Young ace spiker Shoyou Hinata participates in his first ever volleyball match in junior high, but his first match is against Tobio Kageyama, a man known as the king of the court. Kageyama is recognized nationally as one of the best setters, but he pushes his teammates harder than any of them think should take place. He calls Hinata useless and tries to prove up with continual blocks against him. However Hinata manages to score some points with his speed and route alterations. In the end Kageyama easily advances 3-0 and Hinata vows revenge.
#20 - VS. Umbrella
Season 2 - Episode 9 - Aired 11/29/2015
The members of Karasuno continue to strengthen the new things they've learned while at the Tokyo training camp. However, Hinata and Kageyama still can't get their quick down. Kageyama is anxious about Hinata losing his spirit and tries to do a normal toss during a practice match, but...
#21 - Illusionary Hero
Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/22/2015
Tsukishima begins to think that he shouldn’t put so much effort in training anymore like his brother did, to avoid being disappointed if he fails. Despite practicing very hard, Akiteru failed to become a regular player for Karasuno due to the number of more talented players on the team, including Hinata’s idol, the “Little Giant”.
#22 - Individual vs Numbers
Season 3 - Episode 5 - Aired 11/5/2016
As the third set starts, the bout is tied at 1-1. Attempting to seize momentum after stopping Ushijima, Karasuno tries to stay aggressive. However, Shiratorizawa's setter, Shirabu, seems unfazed by the loss of the second set and swings momentum back to the undefeated champions.
#23 - Return
Season 4 - Episode 7 - Aired 2/22/2020
Karasuno holds their practice match against Date Tech. Karasuno has a hard time dealing with the best blockers in the prefecture. Kageyama gets frustrated and ends up yelling at the spikers who aren’t able to get hits in. Seeing that, Hinata...
#24 - Enhancements
Season 4 - Episode 6 - Aired 2/15/2020
Hinata, Kageyama, and Tsukishima all come back from their training camps, and Karasuno had lined up a training match against Date Tech, the school with the strongest blockers in the prefecture. But after coming back from the training camp, Kageyama seems to be acting a bit strange...
#25 - Hunger
Season 4 - Episode 5 - Aired 2/8/2020
The training camp does another practice match with the 3rd year OB players from Shiratorizawa. Meanwhile, Kageyama and the others at the All-Japan youth camp were doing a practice match with everyone playing different positions. Both training camps were about to come to an end...