Episode 1: “The End and the Beginning”
- 1 of 25
- April 6, 2014
- 24 min
- Aired
Contents
| Series | Haikyu!! |
|---|---|
| Episode | 1 of 25 |
| Japanese | 終わりと始まり |
| Original air date | April 6, 2014 |
| Episode length | 24 min |
| Studio | Production I.G |
| Next episode | Episode 2: “Karasuno High School Volleyball Club” |
| Streaming | Crunchyroll, Netflix, Prime Video, Hulu +1 |
“The End and the Beginning” is episode 1 of the anime Haikyu!!. It first aired on April 6, 2014.
Summary
The summary below describes what happens in this episode.
Kageyama criticizes Hinata and repeatedly blocks his attacks, but Hinata scores several points through his speed and changing approach routes. Kageyama’s team wins the match 3–0, prompting Hinata to vow that he will defeat him in the future.
Characters in this episode
Music in this episode
- OP 1“Imagination” — SPYAIRAnimeThemes
- ED 1“Tenchi Geshi” — NICO Touches the WallsAnimeThemes
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Episode guide
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About the series
After a middle-school defeat brings Shouyou Hinata face to face with formidable setter Tobio Kageyama, the two enter high school with their rivalry unresolved. Their story takes shape around an unexpected change in circumstances: the opponents who once faced each other must now find a way to play on the same…
Read the article →References
- “Haikyu!!”. Kitsu. Retrieved October 22, 2026.
- “Haikyuu!!”. MyAnimeList. Retrieved October 27, 2026.
- “Haikyu!!”. AnimeThemes. Retrieved October 23, 2026.
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