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Haikyu!! (3-in-1 Edition), Vol. 1

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Shoyo Hinata is out to prove that in volleyball you don’t need to be tall to fly!

Ever since he saw the legendary player known as “the Little Giant” compete at the national volleyball finals, Shoyo Hinata has been aiming to be the best volleyball player ever! Who says you need to be tall to play volleyball when you can jump higher than anyone else?

After losing his first and last volleyball match against Tobio Kageyama, “the King of the Court,” Shoyo Hinata swears to become his rival after graduating middle school. But the guy he wants to defeat ends up becoming his teammate at Karasuno High School! The two will have to prove themselves capable of playing together if they want to have a future playing volleyball.

600 pages, Paperback

First published May 1, 2022

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Haruichi Furudate

230 books1,215 followers
Haruichi Furudate ( 古舘 春一) is a Japanese author of manga. He is best known for creating the series Haikyū!!.

Chinese language profile: 古舘春一.

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Profile Image for Valeria Ramirez.
166 reviews
April 4, 2023
No saben lo maravilloso que fue este tomo.
Lo disfrute de principio a fin. En verdad haikyuu es mi lugar seguro y sé que regresaré a estos tomos una y otra vez.
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6 reviews
October 10, 2025
3,5

Denne historien er GOATa, en av mine all-time favourites, om ikke nummer 1. Når det er sagt så er starten ganske treig, og selv om jeg synes pacingen var mye bedre i mangaen enn i animeen, så er det fortsatt den delen av historien jeg liker minst. Til tross for hvor godt jeg kjenner denne historien var den allikevel verdt å lese i mangaformat, så jeg er glad for at jeg gjorde det.
Profile Image for Paulette.
902 reviews2 followers
March 12, 2025
You’re laughing?? I accidentally committed myself into reading this forty-five (45) volume manga series about precious & precocious high school boys who emotionally connect with one another through the bond that is volleyball and hope to return the glory of their once-great club and you’re laughing???
Profile Image for Leah Hester.
148 reviews
December 30, 2024
Finally got a copy of this!!! Having loved and rewatched the anime a million times, I'm finally starting on the manga. It's such a fun, dynamic sports manga and I already love these characters. I'm excited to see more of the full story.
Profile Image for Christopher Campbell.
89 reviews1 follower
August 18, 2024
A Special Thanks To Viz Media and NetGalley for the ARC.

Finally! It’s a title I have been wanting to review but have been backlogged due to other priorities. Haruichi Furudate’s Haikyu!! Is one of the most recommended Shonen manga for new readers, and one of the most popular sports titles on the market, inspiring many to take up Volleyball, tributes to the teams in real-life matches, an anime consisting of four seasons, four films, five OVAs, video games, etc. It has also won the 61st annual Shogakukan Manga Award in the Shonen category. Aside from all of this, be sure to sit back and enjoy my first dive into the world of Haikyu!!

You don’t need to be tall to fly! Something Shoyo Hinata aims to show the world as he chases after the dream of becoming the best Volleyball player in the world, after witnessing the legendary player known as “the Little Giant” compete at the national volleyball finals. After playing his first and last match against the King of the Court, Tobio Kageyama, Hinata swears to become Kageyama’s rival after graduating from middle school. But the guy he wants to defeat ends up becoming his teammate at Karasuno High School! The two will have to prove themselves capable of playing together if they want to have a future playing volleyball.

The dream of our protagonist is something very relatable, especially those who are in sports. Hinata’s loss against Kageyama fueled his resolve to defeat and avenge his loss against his newfound rival, the story gained depth as it started to get deeper into the first volume, discovering that he’ll be Kageyama’s teammate at Karasuno High School. It added an extra twist to the story, as the two former rivals have to learn how to cooperate and harness their combined skills.

The first three volumes do a great job of establishing the main characters, showing what motivates them, and what makes them stand out from each other. Hinata’s energetic personality and Kageyama’s precision and rigid attitude offer a different dynamic. It does, however, rely on some familiar sports tropes, but it offers unique moments and heartfelt moments to the story.

Aside from the story, the artwork is one of the manga’s strongest parts in portraying how intense sports can be (especially Volleyball, a team sport in two teams of six using not only their physical abilities but also their intellect and devise a strategy that helps them score points by grounding the ball on the other team’s court.) Furudate captures the intensity and how fast-paced Volleyball can be in his layouts and panels. A great eye for detail was put into each character’s designs mixes well with how expressive and distinctive they are. Finally, the Volleyball scenes are illustrated well, especially when depicting the sport.
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209 reviews4 followers
July 1, 2024
Haikyu!! kicks off with an exhilarating introduction to Shoyo Hinata, a passionate and determined protagonist inspired by the legendary "Little Giant." Despite his short stature, Hinata's incredible jumping ability and unyielding spirit make him a captivating character. His dream of becoming a top volleyball player is both inspiring and relatable, setting the stage for a compelling sports narrative.

The story gains depth when Hinata faces a crushing defeat against Tobio Kageyama, known as “the King of the Court.” This defeat fuels Hinata’s resolve to improve and defeat Kageyama, only to discover they will be teammates at Karasuno High School. This twist adds an interesting dynamic as the former rivals must learn to cooperate and harness their combined skills.

Furudate’s artwork is vibrant and dynamic, capturing the intensity and fast-paced action of volleyball matches. The character designs are distinctive and expressive, enhancing the emotional impact of their interactions and growth. The volleyball scenes are particularly well-done, with meticulous attention to detail in depicting the sport’s nuances.

The first three volumes do an excellent job of establishing the main characters and their motivations. Hinata’s boundless energy contrasts sharply with Kageyama’s rigid precision, creating a classic yet fresh dynamic. Their development from adversaries to begrudging teammates is engaging, and the supporting cast adds further depth and variety to the story.

However, the series does rely on some typical sports manga tropes, which might feel familiar to seasoned readers of the genre. Despite this, Haikyu!! manages to infuse enough unique elements and heartfelt moments to stand out.

Overall, Haikyu!!, Vol. 1-3 is a promising start to a series that balances high-energy sports action with character-driven drama. Haruichi Furudate’s storytelling and art create an immersive experience that will leave readers eager to see how Hinata and Kageyama’s journey unfolds.
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307 reviews3 followers
June 15, 2024
This digital ARC was obtainable via NetGalley for an honest review.

Wow. I am embarrassed that it took me this long to read this manga. It was so good! Being that "Haikyu!! (3-in-1 Edition)" has three volumes in it I was able to get a good feel for it. I love the teammates, the banter, the lessons/themes, and even the sport! You know it's a good sports manga when it has you wanting to research that subject. I absolutely have nothing bad to say about it. I will definitely be watching this anime soon.
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678 reviews
July 17, 2024
Haikyu! has been on my radar for a few years but I hadn't gotten the chance to really read it until now and I'm so glad I did! The 3-in-1 aspect really helped me sink into the story and it's just fun. Plenty of silliness, banter, team shenanigans--it's everything we love about sports stories and manga. Really excellent!

Thank you to NetGalley and VizMedia for the eARC in exchange for an honest review.
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707 reviews2 followers
February 15, 2025
!Es maravilloso empezar esta historia que me ha emocionado tantas veces en su versión anime!
Profile Image for Mikah.
118 reviews
November 7, 2025
i love haikyu so much this series just makes me so happy :>
Profile Image for Hel Rasmussen.
132 reviews
November 18, 2025
I see why this series is so beloved. I'm not for volleyball, but the characters are so well done and the points of the game well explained that it kept me entertained. Hinata is adorable!
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65 reviews
May 1, 2023
simplesmente um dos maiores motivos da minha sanidade na pandemia, to triste por ter relido
Profile Image for Tania.
846 reviews11 followers
May 7, 2023
Los quiero mucho a todos, me inspiran.
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