Haikyuu!!
Best Sports Anime
Haikyuu!! tells the story of a scrappy underdog, Shoyo Hinata, who displays an unrivaled drive and passion for volleyball. Despite his small stature, his work ethic and sheer will move him forward, culminating in him joining former volleyball powerhouse school Karasuno High.
The show starts with practice matches where new teammates arrive and the sport gets explained for casual viewers. It isn’t long before tournament and training arcs occur in the plot, each of which really sucks you into the game of volleyball.
Each match in Haikyuu!! feels like a war, going back and forth with no clear winner presented. It’s this tension, and the fact that Karasuno isn’t guaranteed to win, that’ll keep you on the edge of your seat with each volley.
Alongside the action, Haikyuu!! ‘s biggest strength comes from its characters. Whether it’s Karasuno’s developments working together as a team, Hinata’s overall improvement, or even situations that focus on other team’s backstories, this anime developed a fantastic cast.
With its manga coming to a close soon, there is no better time to hop into the series. I’ve no doubt you’ll fall in love with these best boys just like everyone else.
