Haikyuu Anime Watch Order Guide: Seasons + Movies – 2023

Haikyuu Anime Seasons Watch Order

Haikyuu, an anime that single-handedly increased the number of volleyball players in Japanese schools, now awaits one final movie. But wait, with multiple seasons and spin-offs, are you also a little puzzled about navigating this world of volleyball? Here’s the perfect Haikyuu Anime Seasons watch order guide for you.

The Haikyu!! series has four anime seasons, comprising a grand total of 85 episodes. In addition, there have been four movies and six OVAs, which are quite fun to watch.

Haikyuu Anime Seasons + OVAs

1. Chronological Order

Haikyuu Anime Seasons Watch Order
Image Courtesy of Crunchyroll

The sequence follows the chronological order of the series, excluding the movies which are essentially recaps.

  • Haikyu!!
  • Haikyu!! Lev Genzan! (OVA)
  • Haikyu!! Second Season
  • Haikyu!!: vs “Akaten (OVA)
  • Haikyu!! Third Season
  • Haikyu!!: Riku vs. Kuu (OVA)
  • Haikyu!!: Boru no Michi (OVA)
  • Haikyu!! To the Top
  • Haikyu!! To the Top Part 2

2.  Release Order

  • Haikyu!! Season 1
  • Haikyu!! Lev Genzan! (The Arrival of Lev! OVA)
  • Haikyu!! Quest Picture Drama (OVA)
  • Gekijō-ban Haikyu!! Owari to Hajimari (movie)
  • Gekijō-ban Haikyu!! Shōsha to Haisha (movie)
  • Haikyu!! Season 2
  • Haikyu!! Vs. Akaten (Vs. Failing Grades OVA)
  • Haikyu!! Season 3
  • Special Feature! Betting on the Spring High Volleyball (OVA)
  • Haikyu!! Sainō to Sense (movie)
  • Haikyu!! Concept no Tatakai (movie)
    Haikyu!!: Riku vs Kuu (Land vs. Sky OVA)
  • Haikyu!!: Boru no Michi (The “Path” of the Ball OVA)
  • Haikyu!! To the Top Season 4
    • Part 1
    • Part 2

Where to watch the Haikyuu Seasons and Movies online?

For all the new watchers, Haikyu!! can exclusively be streamed on Crunchyroll. Subscribers to Crunchyroll’s premium service can gain convenient access to all the anime’s OVAs and seasons.

Haikyuu Anime Seasons Watch Order
Image Courtesy of Crunchyroll

While the anime is also accessible on Netflix, it’s limited to Japan and India, with availability in the United States notably absent.

Which Haikyu!! Movie can you skip?

Haikyu!! has a lot of recap compilations primarily presented in the form of movies. The subsequent movies can be skipped from your viewing without any major impact:

  • Haikyu!! Movie 1: Owari to Hajimari – Summarizes the events of the first half of Season 1
  • Haikyu!! Movie 2: Shousha to Haisha – Provides a recap of the latter part of Season 1
  • Haikyu!! Movie 3: Sainou to Sense – Recollects the Aobajosai High School match in Season 2
  • Haikyu!! Movie 4: Concept no Tatakai – Highlights the encounter with Shiratorizawa Academy in Season 3
  • Haikyu!!: Tokushuu! Haru-kou Volley ni Kaketa Seishun – Compiles key matches from the Spring Tournament, featuring player interviews as well.

How long will it take you to finish all of Haikyuu?

Below is the compilation indicating the duration of each Haikyu!! season/movie/ova:

Title Duration Type
Haikyu!! 600 minutes Season 1
Haikyu!! Quest Picture Drama 12 minutes OVA
Haikyu!!: Lev Genzan! 24 minutes OVA
Haikyu!! Movie 1: Owari to Hajimari 89 minutes Movie
Haikyu!! Movie 2: Shousha to Haisha 88 minutes Movie
Haikyu!! Second Season 600 minutes Season
Haikyu!!: vs “Akaten” 24 minutes OVA
Haikyu!! Third Season  240 minutes Season 3
Haikyu!!: Tokushuu! Haru-kou Volley ni Kaketa Seishun 23 minutes OVA
Haikyu!! Movie 3: Sainou to Sense 89 minutes Movie
Haikyu!! Movie 4: Concept no Tatakai 88 minutes Movie
Haikyu!! To the Top  312 minutes Season 4 Pt 1
Haikyu!!: Riku vs Kuu 44 minutes OVA
Haikyu!!: Boru no Michi 20 minutes OVA
Haikyu!! To the Top Part 2 276 minutes Season 4 Pt 2

Conclusion

That’s everything to know about the Haikyuu Anime Seasons watch order guide. And is there anything you would like to know? Do let us know in the comments below.


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