"Haikyu!! To The Top" is the fourth season of the "Haikyu!!" anime series, adapting the "Tokyo Nationals" arc from the manga. The season is divided into two parts, with the first focusing on Karasuno High School's preparation for the Spring High National Tournament and the second detailing their matches at the tournament. The narrative centers on Shoyo Hinata and Tobio Kageyama, two first-year players with contrasting yet complementary skills, as they lead Karasuno's volleyball team in their quest to compete at the national level.
The first part of the season explores Karasuno's training camp in Tokyo, where they face off against Nekoma High and other strong teams. This segment emphasizes character development, particularly for Hinata, who seeks to refine his skills and overcome his limitations. The training camp serves as a platform for teamwork growth and strategic improvements, setting the stage for the challenges ahead. Key interactions with rival teams, such as Nekoma's Kenma Kozume and Fukurodani's Kotaro Bokuto, highlight the competitive yet respectful dynamics between players.
The second part shifts to the Spring High National Tournament, where Karasuno competes against formidable opponents. The matches are intense and strategically layered, showcasing the team's evolution and individual growth. Hinata's determination to prove himself as more than just a "decoy" becomes a central theme, while Kageyama's precision and leadership continue to anchor the team. Supporting characters, such as Daichi Sawamura, Asahi Azumane, and Kei Tsukishima, also play pivotal roles, each contributing unique strengths to Karasuno's gameplay.
The season delves into the psychological and physical challenges of high-stakes volleyball, emphasizing the importance of perseverance, adaptability, and teamwork. Rivalries, both old and new, are explored, with teams like Inarizaki High presenting significant obstacles. The narrative balances on-court action with moments of introspection, highlighting the personal motivations and aspirations of the players. Themes of camaraderie, rivalry, and self-improvement are woven throughout, reinforcing the series' core message of striving for excellence in the face of adversity.
Titles
Haikyu!! To The Top
๐ฏ๐ต ใใคใญใฅใผ!! TO THE TOP
Information
Official Website
02.10.2020 - 30.11.-0001
Production
Animation Production:
Production I.G
Staff
Director:
Masako Sato
Series Composition:
Taku Kishimoto
Script:
Taku Kishimoto
Storyboard:
Shinsaku Sasaki Masako Sato Taizo Yoshida Takashi Otsuka Shintarou Nakazawa Yoshimi Itazu Pyeon-Gang Ho
Episode Director:
Masako Sato Yumi Kamakura Rokou Ogiwara Pyeon-Gang Ho Hitomi Ezoe Yลซya Horiuchi
Music:
Asami Tachibana Yuki Hayashi
Original creator:
Haruichi Furudate
Character Design:
Takahiro Kishida
Art Director:
Ichirou Tatsuta
Chief Animation Director:
Yลซ Kobayashi
Animation Director:
Youichi Shimizu Shinichiro Minami Wakako Yoshida Masayuki Fujita Kazumasa Orii Takashi Mukouda Kana Fujishiro Satoshi Nagura Ai Watanabe Mai Yonekawa Qing Hua Wen Takahisa Katagiri Ema Suzuki Kosei Takahashi Du Weifeng He Lun Feng Huang Guo Fu Yang Yu Feng Chen Rong Jie Yang Jing Jhou