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  1. Haikyu!!(TV · 25 eps)
  2. Haikyu!! 2nd Season(TV · 25 eps)
  3. Haikyu!! 3rd Season(TV · 10 eps)
  4. Haikyu!! To the Top(TV · 13 eps)
  5. Haikyu!! To the Top 2nd-cour(TV · 12 eps)
  6. Haikyuu!! Bakemono-tachi no Iku Tokoro(TV)
  7. Haikyu!! the Movie: The End and the Beginning(Movie · 1 eps)
  8. ...and 8 more below

Total: ~95 episodes / 38h watch time

Haikyu!! Watch Order(2026)

Wondering where to start with Haikyu!!? There are 15 entries total. The order below follows release dates, which is usually the safest way to go for a first watch.

15 entries ~38h total6 series6 movies3 OVA/specials

Full Watch Order (Release Order)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the best order to watch Haikyu!!?

Release order. Start with Haikyu!! and go down the list. This is how the creators intended the story to unfold — later entries build on what came before, and watching out of order can spoil key reveals.

How long does it take to watch all of Haikyu!!?

About 38 hours total across 95 episodes and 15 entries. At 3-4 episodes per day, that's roughly 28 days.

Can I skip the movies and OVAs?

It depends. Recap movies are always safe to skip — they just compress the TV episodes. Original movies and OVAs range from "fun side stories" to "actually important for the plot." When you're unsure, just watch them where they fall in the list above. Better to have extra context than miss something.

Release order or chronological order?

Go with release order for your first time through. Chronological can be tempting, but shows are written with release order in mind — reveals hit harder and character arcs make more sense. Save chronological for a rewatch if you want a different perspective.

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