Haikyuu Season Release Order

Watch the main seasons in order: Season 1, Season 2, Season 3, and then Season 4 (split into two parts as "To the Top" and "To the Top Part 2").
OVAs can be watched after their respective seasons.
Movies are mostly recaps and can be skipped.

Main Series Order

The main series of Haikyuu should be watched in chronological order starting with Haikyuu!! Season 1, followed by Season 2, Season 3 (Karasuno High vs. Shiratorizawa Academy), and finally Season 4, which is split into two parts titled "To the Top" and "To the Top Part 2" [1:1][3:2].

OVAs and Their Placement

There are several OVAs associated with Haikyuu that can add to the viewing experience. The "Arrival of Lev" OVA can be watched before or after Season 2, though some viewers prefer watching it afterward to preserve character reveals [1:2][1:3]. The "Land vs. Sky" and "Path of the Ball" OVAs are recommended between Seasons 3 and 4 [1:2]. These OVAs cover manga canon material not included in the main seasons [4:2].

Movies

Haikyuu movies are primarily recaps of the TV series with a few additional scenes. They include matches from previous seasons without the episodic breaks. While they aren't necessary for understanding the main plot, some fans watch them for the extra content, which can often be found on YouTube [2:3][5:8].

Upcoming Content

There is mention of upcoming content being released as films rather than traditional TV episodes. This includes a film covering the next Karasuno match and a Fukurodani match presented as an OVA [5:1]. However, details about these releases are still emerging, and it's unclear if they will be part of a new season or standalone projects [5:10].

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In which order should I watch haikyuu ?

Posted by Such-Reserve2663 · in r/haikyuu · 1 year ago

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As you can see I've gone to Google before but many of the things it says to watch aren't in the site that I'm watching them. If you're too lazy to look that's alright but Google for example says to watch : Haikyuu!! Vs Akaten (Vs failing grades OVA) Which the site doesn't have, but the site has : Haikyuu!! Movie 2: Shousha to Haisha Which Google does not mention. If someone could help me I would appreciate very much. Btw the site that I'm using is 9anime

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flybypost · 1 year ago

The Haikyuu movies are recap movies of season one through three. You can skip those for the most part. They got a few extra scenes but you can find those on youtube.

Season 1 to 3 simply follow each other.
You can watch the "arrival of Lev" OVA before season 2 and the "falling grades" OVA after episode 4 (or five?) of season 2, or simply watch both after season 2.
After season 3 (but before 4) there are two OVAs: "Land vs. Sky" and "Path of the Ball". Sometimes they are just called "Land vs. Sky 1" and "Land vs. Sky 2" as they are connected.
After that, it's season 4 ("to the top part 1 and 2")

Not sure about the picture dramas and other OVAs and stuff.

That's all there is to it for now. They are adapting the rest of Haikyuu in two movies. The first one will be released this year (2024), those won't be recap movies but they will each adapt way too many chapters of the rest of the manga.

The general consensus seems to be that people should wait and watch the first movie and then decide if they want to dive into the manga after that or wait for the final movie. That way they can experience the movie without preconceptions and enjoy it and afterwards read the manga (and enjoy discovering the extra details that had to be cut) instead of reading the manga and then being grumpy that some random scene that they very much liked got cut so all of the content would fit into a single movie.

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RedTurtle78 · 1 year ago

I don't really like the suggestion of watching the lev OVA before season 2 considering its non canon, and ruins the actual reveal of him during season 2. So yeah, after season 2 works.

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flybypost · 1 year ago

I remember watching it before season 2 and it fit rather well as an introduction but that makes sense too. I simply never had that association of him "being revealed" because of that.

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Such-Reserve2663 · OP · 1 year ago

Thank you very much!!

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BANANONE7790 · 1 year ago

Bud its not that hard, s1 to s5 then the rest is filler, the movies are all recaps

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GenGaara25 · 1 year ago

I swear some of the OVAs are canon right? I was manga reader after S3 but I thought the OVAs covered some of the matches that were in the manga but they didn't have time for in the main seasons.

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Such-Reserve2663 · OP · 1 year ago

Alright thank you!! Tho season 5 is not out yet. Do you maybe know the release date?

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kacatsisensei21 · 1 year ago

Season 5 will be two movies with one of them coming out in February but idk the exact release date

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kidfrombellwood · 1 year ago

There is no Season 5

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Inner_Dimension_0 · 1 year ago

The manga

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otakuweeb2041 · 1 year ago

Just ignore the OVAs and movies. OVAs u can watch after finishing the main series and movies its upto u since they're just recaps.

Incase u still have doubts,

Haikyuu!!
Haikyuu!! Second Season
Haikyuu!! Karasuno High vs Shiratorizawa Academ
Haikyuu!! To The Top
Haikyuu!! The Final Duology (not out yet)

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Such-Reserve2663 · OP · 1 year ago

Thank youu

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Super confused on Episode/ Season Order on Crunchy; Can anyone explain? Season 4-

Posted by [deleted] · in r/haikyuu · 4 years ago

So I just finished Season 1 and 2 on Netflix before I started watching Season 3 and 4 on Crunchyroll.

It looks like Season 5 “Movies” is old episodes from season 1 & 2?

Then we have Season 6, which I thought was Nekoma vs Kurosono, but, they are playing Fukadani in the Semi-Finals?

Then I go to an episode guide and it looks like Season 6 is older than Season 4?

So what gives? Are there no more episodes after season 4?

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akutaen · 4 years ago

The movies on crunchyroll are the Haikyuu "movies". They're the big end of season matches from season 2 and 3. (Aoba Johsai and Shiratorizawa) without the flashbacks and stops between episodes. Only thing I'd recommend watching them for is for the 2 min endings they have for the losing teams that isn't in the original seasons.

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akutaen · 4 years ago

I would consider Haikyuu to only have 4 seasons. But since they're broken up from seasons 1,2,3,4 on crunchyroll, they're listed under a new tab (season 5,6).

I would watch season 1, season 2, season 3, season 6, then season 4 to make the most sense. Season 6 is Nekoma path leading up to nationals.

There are no new episodes after Season 4. Season 4 just finished.

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[deleted] · 4 years ago

Thanks!

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chavrilfreak · 4 years ago

Here you go, check the watch order to eliminate the confusion :)

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Please haikyuu watch order? I only watch dubbed but i cant understand.

Posted by gennjir · in r/anime · 4 years ago

I see alot of episodes and movies it just dosent make sense.

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rusticks · 4 years ago

Haikyuu is to be watched in the following order.

Haikyuu!! season 1 (25 episodes)
Haikyuu!! season 2 (25 episodes)
Haikyuu!! season 3 (10 episodes)
Haikyuu!! Land vs Air OVAs (2 episodes)
Haikyuu!! To the Top (25 episodes)

The movies are just recaps and can be skipped.

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Fools_Requiem · 4 years ago

The movies are recaps, don't need to watch them. Just watch the seasons and OVAs in order of release.

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Choice-Jaguar-7516 · 4 years ago

Does Anyone know where I can watch the OVAs dubbed I can’t find it anywhere

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MusubiKazesaru · 4 years ago

Haikyuu!! S1
Haikyuu!! S2
Haikyuu!!: Karasuno Koukou vs. Shiratorizawa Gakuen Koukou
Haikyuu!!: Riku vs. Kuu (2 OVA eps)
Haikyuu!!: To the Top
Haikyuu!!: To the Top S2

The movies are summaries and there's also other less important OVAs liked Haikyuu!!: vs. "Akaten", Haikyuu OVA, and Haikyuu!!: Lev Genzan!

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How to watch haikyuu in order

Posted by [deleted] · in r/haikyuu · 5 years ago

How do I watch haikyuu in order ? I've been waiting to watch it then i searched haikyuu in netflix there were 4 movies and 1 series and I searched google there are also ovas please help me and write the list

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leel24 · 5 years ago

The movies are basically recaps with extra scenes added in. The correct order to watch haikyuu is

•Season 1 •Arrival of lev OVA(optional,introduces character you meet 4 episodes later just with more of their personality) •Season 2 •Season 3 •Land vs Air OVa(manga canon material) •Season 4 •Season 4 part 2 (starts airing next month)

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[deleted] · 5 years ago

Thankss !

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SeirezZ · 5 years ago

The movies aren't required, they're all basically recaps of matches you're gonna see in the anime

Haikyuu!!
Haikyuu!!: Lev Genzan! (OVA)
Haikyuu!! Second Season
Haikyuu!!: vs. “Akaten” (OVA)
Haikyuu!!: Karasuno Koukou vs. Shiratorizawa Gakuen Koukou
Haikyuu!!: Riku vs Kuu (OVA)
Haikyuu!!: To the Top

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[deleted] · 5 years ago

Thank you !!

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chavrilfreak · 5 years ago

In the future, you can use a database site like MAL for that info :) They have the seasons and OVAs all listed as prequels, sequels or side stories :)

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haikyuu order

Posted by Flimsy_Reception_297 · in r/haikyuu · 6 months ago

Hello, r/Haikyuu!

First of all, thank you for recommending this anime—I haven’t enjoyed an anime like this in a long time. I’ve been completely hooked and have watched everything from Season 1 to To the Top Part 2, including the OVAs. However, I’m a bit confused about the movies. What should I watch next?

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IlluminatiFriend · 6 months ago

The movies are recaps only except the Dumpster battle(which should be watched after S4).

The recap movies may have new scenes(but you can search them on yt later on).

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Flimsy_Reception_297 · OP · 6 months ago

Thank you do u know if it going to be like demon slayers movies or will be season 5

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IlluminatiFriend · 6 months ago

We really don't know what will happen.

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Unimportant-1551 · 6 months ago

The Dumpster Battle is the next stage of the story.

The other movies are basically just stitched together versions of the other seasons (from what I know, I haven’t watched them)

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Flimsy_Reception_297 · OP · 6 months ago

Thank you ❤️do u know if it going to be like demon slayers movies or will be season 5

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Unimportant-1551 · 6 months ago

There was a recent bit of information where the next karasuno match is a film and the fukurodani match is a 2 episode OVA. Idk if that’s the end of it or if there will be more coming later but that is the plan as far as I’m aware

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AnimeMintTea · 6 months ago

The movies are basically some of the episodes put together. But two of them have an extra scene at the end.

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Own_Inspector_3805 · 6 months ago

May I ask which ones have an extra scene?

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AnimeMintTea · 6 months ago

I think it’s Ending and Beginning, Winners and Losers, and Talent and Sense.

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gastritisgerd · 6 months ago

You can find the extra scenes on YouTube.

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What is the watch order for haikyuu including the OVAs?

Posted by Empty-Mud8457 · in r/haikyuu · 4 years ago

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atlas__05 · 4 years ago

im working on solving this for you. just a heads up, i do have to watch the OVAs to determine where they fall so you won't get yer answer too quickly. luckily the OVAs don't have many episodes to them, so it shouldn't take too awful long. i should be able to get you an answer by the end of the day (EST). if not today, then tomorrow almost definitely :)

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atlas__05 · 4 years ago

It's that time!

Before I start listing I want to say I did get all the movies and OVAs from Shiro. I am in no way promoting illegal anime streaming sites, I just thought I should tell you where I got them from. Now, lets get into it.

Haikyuu!!

This is just Haikyuu!! season 1.
2. Haikyuu!! Movie 1: Owari to Hajimari
Optional to watch as it's just a recap movie of the first part of season 1.
3. Haikyuu!! Movie 2: Shousha to Haisha
Optional, as it just recaps the Interhigh preliminaries.
4. Haikyuu!! Second Season

Episodes 1-2 of Haikyuu!! OVA

Contains more details on what happened in the time between the Interhigh preliminaries and the training camp.
6. Haikyuu!! Movie 3: Sainou to Sense
Optional, as the movie just recaps what happened in season 2.
7. Haikyuu!!: Karasuno Koukou vs Shiratorizawa Gakuen Koukou
8. Haikyuu!! Movie 4: Concept no Tatakai
Also optional, as its just a recap of the Karasuno High vs Shiratorizawa Academy match.
9. Haikyuu!! Riku vs. Kuu
10. Episode 3 of Haikyuu!! OVA
A quick review of what happened in the Spring Preliminaries and season 3. I recommend watching before starting season 4, so you can have a short recap.

11. Haikyuu!! To the Top
12. Haikyuu!! To the Top 2nd Season

I hope this helped lmao, I spent so long watching OVAs and movies to do this.

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TheEscapedGoat · 4 years ago

Thank you for this; I watched Season 1 and just finished Season 2 then realized that there were all these extras.

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Empty-Mud8457 · OP · 4 years ago

Omg thx this is going to help soo much 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

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Watch order for Haikyuu

Posted by MeathTheAwaken · in r/haikyuu · 6 years ago

Could anybody tell me what is the chronological order for haikyuu anime?

I mean There are 3 seasons but many other movie's as well.

Write please Chronological order to watch Haikyuu anime!

Thank you very much!

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crabapocalypse · 6 years ago

The movies are just recaps of the tv anime, so they're not really required viewing. I think the movies have a couple of fun extra scenes, but you don't miss much of substance by skipping the movies altogether.

But if you do want to watch the movies too, I think the first two movies are recaps of the first season, the third movie covers the final match of the second season and the fourth movie covers the third season.

I wouldn't recommend watching the movies before having seen the full seasons, since you'll miss a lot.

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MeathTheAwaken · OP · 6 years ago

Thank you

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kKunoichi · 6 years ago

You don't really need to watch the movies, they're just recaps with extra scenes. I don't think they're even fully subbed in English.

So S1 -> Nekoma OVA -> S2 -> search Aoba Johsai extra scenes from the 2nd recap movie -> S3 -> search Shiratorizawa extra scenes from the 3rd recap movie

There's an OVA that expands the studying scene from S2 but it's mostly padding it out, not really crucial watching

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AlexBendtner · 6 years ago

Is watching the OVA necessary, cuz I haven't seen the OVA? I only saw the 3 seasons.

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kKunoichi · 6 years ago

The Nekoma OVA? It's not really necessary, it only introduces Lev a bit earlier, but you're fine not watching it. Unless your favorite team is Nekoma!

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MeathTheAwaken · OP · 6 years ago

Thanks!

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Looking to get into Haikyuu

Posted by darkh4md4n · in r/haikyuu · 1 year ago

Im looking to get into the Haikyuu anime however with so many Ovas i wanted to know whats the best and/or chronological order to watch all the OVAs and movies in between seasons.

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Miserable-Pay8392 · 1 year ago

I GOT YOUUUUU

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Miserable-Pay8392 · 1 year ago

here and I hope you enjoy it 🫶🏾

https://preview.redd.it/er14fh30xzcd1.jpeg?width=1284&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=0a528a17296a83a52d1f418189f0d820caa8ef70

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darkh4md4n · OP · 1 year ago

Thanks a lot dude Really appreciate it.

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Step_right_up · 1 year ago

Aren’t some of these inessential watches, like the recap movies? It’s not that clear to me from just the list alone.

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News on next Haikyuu anime releases!

Posted by Cupcake_in_Acid · in r/haikyuu · 6 months ago

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RiggityRyGuy · 6 months ago

Why did Haikyuu of all things get stuck with the most confusing and irritating production decisions. Like you had this acclaimed fantastic anime and decided to see the project through in this kind of fashion? It’s just bizarre

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XerGR · 6 months ago

I think it’s almost 100% timeline. They don’t have the budget (in terms of time) to fully commit to a season of Haikyuu rather they try to slowly movie at a time do it.

Or if they’re 5head 200iq are doing it to absolutely milk the series dry. The movies are driving a fuckload of sales still

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Altruistic-Chapter2 · 6 months ago

It's probably a mix between production overload and budgeting. Lately the anime industry is so full of productions (too many, actually) that studios are having a hard time handling them all. Doing 24 ep season is getting difficult and while Haikyuu brings in the money, there's probably other projects coming in and waiting to be done. So it might be they're going down this route bc in terms of time management is more doable and they can do high quality stuff, since usually full-length features get higher budgets.

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Kingspreez · 6 months ago

>Why did Haikyuu of all things

Honestly you would be saying the same thing for any anime that you enjoy. For example AoT was so popular yet Wit gave it to Mappa and after few seasons Mappa decided to turn it into long episodes/movies. OPM was also popular and strong yet S2 went to a new studio and S3 is also made by another studio. Berserk is so well written and one of the most beloved manga of all time yet with all its adaptations it never got a faithful one. Slam Dunk was critically acclaimed yet it was decided to get a movie that covers the final arc only. Some times those decisions don't make sense and it sucks.

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Ambitious-Win3766 · 6 months ago

But with AOT, all the delays aside, they did not cut any content, infact they changed so it enhances some moments. I was hoping Haikyuu could stick the landing prooduction wise, But the movier felt like watching a highlight reel, it did not have the emotional highs or lows that an episodic release would have, just feels badman

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LightThatIgnitesAll · 6 months ago

Spoilers.

They often like to do the thing where >!when a time-skip occurs they say the anime ended but have a sequel that comes out with a slightly different trademark. So we will probably get "Haikyuu: Professionals," or something after that will be viewed as a separate project despite adapting the same manga.!<

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IndigoSky712 · 3 months ago

haikyuu shippuden here we come

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Cupcake_in_Acid · OP · 6 months ago

Next Haikyuu movie will be Karasuno vs. Kamomedai and Fukurodani vs. Mujinazaka will be adapted as a TV special!

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Minimum-Review-2897 · 3 months ago

For me, this is the saddest thing to be done to the haikyu loving community. There was ample of chapters to be made into a whole season. Those soundtracks and emotions i miss them so very much. One day, i ll sure to take matters into my own hands.

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kevin_nguyen03 · 6 months ago

so glad they’re adapting the fukurodani game, can’t wait to see akaashi & bokuto shine!!

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quet1234 · 6 months ago

People tend to Underestimate bokuto/fukurodani a lot because of Bokuto's character. The didn't know how strong their team is especially akaashi.

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omnipotentmonkey · 6 months ago

I'm aware, I'm saying the title that only refers to the Kamomedai match makes it seem that it will only cover that match. Leaving the final arc for one more movie.

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I'm a bit confused about the watching order for part of the Haikyuu series

Posted by Quiet-Ad-4907 · in r/haikyuu · 1 month ago

So I just finished watching season 3 of Haikyuu, but I don't know where to continue after season 4. I saw that the >!dumpster battle!< movie was there, and it was completely new including the animations. But then you look at some others and see that it's just a recap of something I already watched. So I was curious about the watching order after season 3. Thanks in advance

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lemanruss4579 · 1 month ago

After season 3 there's the two OVA's, Land vs Air and The Path of the Ball. Then season 4. Then The Dumpster Battle movie.

You don't necessarily need to watch the two OVA's, but they do give more information.

EDIT: The OVA's are still showing what happens in the manga. They aren't "original."

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Quiet-Ad-4907 · OP · 1 month ago

I see. Thanks so much

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jdhebene · 1 month ago

The dumpster battle film is the most recent adaptation of the story unlike the other films which are recaps, so next is simply season 4 and then the dumpster battle. There might be OVAs in between season 3 and 4 though im not 100% sure.

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Haikyuu season release order

Here’s the release order for "Haikyuu!!" seasons and related content:

Haikyuu!! (Season 1) - Aired from April to September 2014 (25 episodes)
Haikyuu!! Second Season - Aired from October 2016 to April 2017 (25 episodes)
Haikyuu!!: Karasuno Koukou vs. Shiratorizawa Gakuen Koukou - Aired from February to July 2016 (10 episodes, this is a special season focusing on the match against Shiratorizawa)
Haikyuu!! To the Top (Season 4) - Split into two parts:
- Part 1: Aired from January to April 2020 (13 episodes)
- Part 2: Aired from October to December 2020 (12 episodes)
Haikyuu!!: To the Top - Part 2 - This is the continuation of Season 4, focusing on the national tournament.

Key Takeaways:

Watch Order: Follow the release order for the best viewing experience, as each season builds on the previous one.
Manga Continuation: If you enjoy the anime, consider reading the manga for additional content and character development beyond the anime's conclusion.

Recommendation: If you're new to "Haikyuu!!," start with Season 1 to fully appreciate the character arcs and story progression. Enjoy the journey of Karasuno's volleyball team!

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