Episode 7: “Versus the Great King”
- 7 of 25
- May 18, 2014
- 24 min
- Aired
| Series | Haikyu!! |
|---|---|
| Episode | 7 of 25 |
| Japanese | VS 大王様 |
| Original air date | May 18, 2014 |
| Episode length | 24 min |
| Studio | Production I.G |
| Previous episode | Episode 6: “An Interesting Team” |
| Next episode | Episode 8: “He Who Is Called Ace” |
| Streaming | Crunchyroll, Netflix, Prime Video, Hulu +1 |
“Versus the Great King” is episode 7 of the anime Haikyu!!. It first aired on May 18, 2014.
Summary
The summary below describes what happens in this episode.
Karasuno struggles until Sawamura changes their formation, allowing them to win the match. Oikawa warns that Aoba Johsai will use all its aces next time, promising a different outcome. Sawamura hints that Karasuno also has surprises up their sleeve.
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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