Haikyuu!! Watch Guide Updated: Mapping Out Seasons, OVAs, and Finale Films Chronologically

With the finale films for Haikyuu!! now on the horizon, fans looking to catch up or start a rewatch need a solid chronological timeline. Several updated guides confirm the complete viewing order, integrating the four seasons, various OVAs, and the upcoming movie conclusion.

Viewers should start right at the beginning with Season 1, which runs for 25 episodes. This arc covers the initial team formation of Karasuno High and their run through the first Interhigh matches. Following the first season, jump into the two feature films released in 2015: The End and the Beginning and The Winner and the Loser. While these recap earlier arcs, they include extra scenes that help bridge the gap into the next major installment.

Next is Season 2, which also runs for 25 episodes and focuses on the nationals qualifiers. After this, the action tightens up with Season 3, titled Karasuno vs. Shiratorizawa, a 10-episode run released in 2016.

The OVAs are crucial for context and must be slotted correctly. Watch Lev Genzan! after Season 1 concludes, and then vs. Akaten after Season 2. The OVA specials Land vs. Sky and The Path of the Ball fit in right before Season 4 begins.

Season 4, subtitled To the Top, was split into two parts. Part 1 ran for 13 episodes, and Part 2 ran for 12 episodes, wrapping up the main TV run in 2020. Production I.G confirmed it opted to adapt the manga’s climax through feature films rather than a full Season 5. Most current guides agree that following the established release order works for chronology, provided the OVAs are inserted correctly. At the time of reporting, the entire series is streaming on Crunchyroll.