Summary
- Haikyuu!! release in 2012 revitalized interest in volleyball among Japanese youth, with the number of students joining volleyball clubs increasing significantly.
- Many players were inspired and motivated by Haikyuu!!, reading the manga with their teams and finding personal resonance with the characters and storylines.
- Unlike other sports anime, Haikyuu!! succeeds in presenting realistic volleyball actions in a compelling and inspiring way, resonating with athletes worldwide and attracting new players to the sport.