Volleyball! Volume 5. Desires. The Rising of the Moon

«Volleyball!» (Haikyu!!) — a cult manga from the Japanese publisher Shueisha, which has become a benchmark in the sports drama genre (shōnen).

The manga «Volleyball» and Haikyu!! attract attention with an exciting story: being short is not an obstacle to big dreams! The short young man Shōyō Hinata is obsessed with volleyball but suffers a crushing defeat from the genius setter Kageyama. Finding themselves in the senior high school «Karasuno», former rivals are forced to unite — now they must advance together to the national tournament.

The shōnen plot of «Volleyball!» perfectly balances on the edge of genres: the cozy everyday life of school days is replaced by explosive action on the sports field. Laughter, tears, colossal tension, and triumph — the manga Haikyu!! skillfully combines great humor, the drama of intense training, and the bitterness of first defeats. Fans appreciate the characters of Haikyu!!, the Karasuno team, and their journey to success for their sincerity and depth of emotions.

The overwhelming success of the original led to the creation of a large-scale anime adaptation of «Volleyball!», winning the hearts of millions of viewers around the world. The anime Haikyu!! became as popular as the manga and helped attract a new audience to the story. Many seek to compare the anime and manga Haikyu!! to evaluate the details and differences between the formats.