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The Best Episodes of Haikyu!!

Every episode of Haikyu!! ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Haikyu!!!

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Inspired by a small-statured pro volleyball player, Hinata creates a volleyball team in his last year of middle school. Unfortunately the team is matched up against the "King of the Court" Tobio Kageyama’s team in

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Haikyu!! Season 2 Episode 24 - The Absolute Limit Switch
    9.6/10(3134 votes)

    #1 - The Absolute Limit Switch

    S2:E24

    Neither team is willing to let the other team get ahead. They're both reaching their limit, yet the match continues. They proceed into the final battle to determine who will make it to the finals.

    Director:Susumu Mitsunaka
    Writer:Taku Kishimoto

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  2. Haikyu!! Season 3 Episode 4 - The Halo Around the Moon
    9.6/10(2250 votes)

    #2 - The Halo Around the Moon

    S3:E4

    Thanks to Tsukki and Nishinoya's blocking, Karasuno comes back at the end of the second set. It is a heated battle in the end, resulting in multiple deuces... Who will score the final point?

    Director:Masako Sato
    Writer:Taku Kishimoto

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  3. Haikyu!! Season 3 Episode 9 - The Volleyball Idiots
    9.6/10(1639 votes)

    #3 - The Volleyball Idiots

    S3:E9

    Just as Shiratorizawa gets to match point, Karasuno regains spirit as Tsukki returns to the court.. Players on both teams are at the end of their ropes, but they continue to give their all to the last part of the match!

    Director:Shintaro Itoga
    Writer:Taku Kishimoto

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  4. Haikyu!! Season 3 Episode 10 - The Battle of Concepts
    9.6/10(2435 votes)

    #4 - The Battle of Concepts

    S3:E10

    The battle goes well beyond 15, as the fifth set for both teams enters the 20's. Shiratorizawa shows off individual strengths, and Karasuno continues to show the strength as a team. In a battle of volleyball philosophy, Karasuno and Shiratorizawa fight for who moves on to Nationals.

    Director:Tetsuaki Watanabe
    Writer:Taku Kishimoto

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  5. Haikyu!! Season 4 Episode 24 - Monsters' Ball
    9.6/10(2743 votes)

    #5 - Monsters' Ball

    S4:E24

    The game is now in a deuce with both teams are pushed to their limits to try to get that one final point. This match against Inarizaki brings out everything that both teams have to the very end!

    Director:Yumi Kamakura
    Writer:Taku Kishimoto

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  6. Haikyu!! Season 4 Episode 22 - Pitons
    9.5/10(1688 votes)

    #6 - Pitons

    S4:E22

    Inarizaki starts to turn things around with Miya Atsumu's serves. Suddenly, there is a play that changes the flow of the game.

    Director:Masako Sato
    Writer:Taku Kishimoto

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  7. Haikyu!! Season 1 Episode 24 - Removing The Solitary King
    9.3/10(1503 votes)

    #7 - Removing The Solitary King

    S1:E24

    Kageyama begins to match Toru point for point. The teams become dead even at 25 a piece. Long sets begin to drain both teams, and Toru acknowledges that Kageyama has realized what teamwork is all about and is no longer the solitary king. The game winning points are shown.

    Director:Susumu Mitsunaka
    Writer:Taku Kishimoto

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  8. Haikyu!! Season 1 Episode 17 - The Iron Wall
    9.2/10(1397 votes)

    #8 - The Iron Wall

    S1:E17

    The second match of Interhigh preliminaries has begun. Azumane has a history with Date Tech, but he is determined to rise to the occasion. Date Tech's tactic is to throw their opponent off kilter with their serves - but Karasuno focuses on receives. The wall of Date Tech looms high; what will Karasuno do?

    Director:Takashi Otsuka
    Writer:Toshimitsu Takeuchi

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  9. Haikyu!! Season 2 Episode 22 - The Former Coward's Fight
    9.2/10(1180 votes)

    #9 - The Former Coward's Fight

    S2:E22

    As Seijoh takes the flow of the game, Keishin sends Yamaguchi out as a pinch server. Yamaguchi ran away from the Wakunan match, but now is he able to turn around this match?

    Director:Yusuke Kamata
    Writer:Taku Kishimoto

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  10. Haikyu!! Season 4 Episode 16 - Broken Heart
    9.2/10(1382 votes)

    #10 - Broken Heart

    S4:E16

    Because of Yamaguchi's service ace at the end of the first set, Karasuno is able to get set point first. However, Inarizaki then starts targeting Tanaka, who seems a bit off his game. How will Tanaka deal with this pressure?

    Director:Yuya Horiuchi
    Writer:Taku Kishimoto

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  11. Haikyu!! Season 1 Episode 18 - Guarding Your Back
    9.1/10(1250 votes)

    #11 - Guarding Your Back

    S1:E18

    Thanks to Hinata and Kageyama's cornerstone "freak quicks," Karasuno is in the lead against Date Tech. But with Aone blocking, Date Tech starts catching up to Karasuno. This is when the ace Azumane must prove his worth. Will Azumane blast through Date's iron wall?

    Director:Yumi Kamakura
    Writer:Toshimitsu Takeuchi

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  12. Haikyu!! Season 1 Episode 23 - The Point that Changes the Momentum
    9.1/10(1174 votes)

    #12 - The Point that Changes the Momentum

    S1:E23

    Aoba Johsai begins to pull away in set 3, forcing Coach Ukai to make some drastic decisions. Yamaguchi is subbed in as an ace server, but the pressure proves to be too much to overcome. A service error occurs, but the error allows Karasuno to calm down and climb back within two.

    Director:Koichi Kikuta
    Writer:Taku Kishimoto

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  13. Haikyu!! Season 3 Episode 6 - The Chemical Change of Encounters
    9.1/10(1060 votes)

    #13 - The Chemical Change of Encounters

    S3:E6

    Karasuno finds themselves against a wall as Shiratorizawa wins their second set easily. Needing a push, Hinata ups his defense and the two teams battle it out..

    Director:Shintaro Itoga
    Writer:Susumu Mitsunaka

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  14. Haikyu!! Season 3 Episode 8 - An Annoying Guy
    9.1/10(1096 votes)

    #14 - An Annoying Guy

    S3:E8

    Tsukki injures his hand and has to leave for medical attention, which causes Karasuno's blocking to weaken. Karasuno steps up their attacks in his absence. Hinata's play finally makes Ushijima feel like he's worth playing against.

    Director:Hitomi Ezoe
    Writer:Susumu Mitsunaka

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  15. Haikyu!! Season 4 Episode 23 - The Birth of the Serene King
    9.1/10(1161 votes)

    #15 - The Birth of the Serene King

    S4:E23

    The third set is reaching its end. Karasuno is able to take back the flow of the game with Hinata's receive and even though they show great offense and defense, Inarizaki gets a match point. With the game so down to the wire, the setter Kageyama decides to do a certain play...

    Director:Rokou Ogiwara
    Writer:Taku Kishimoto

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  16. Haikyu!! Season 3 Episode 3 - Guess-Monster
    9.0/10(1119 votes)

    #16 - Guess-Monster

    S3:E3

    Underway into the second match, Karasuno tries to attack, but Shiratorizawa's middle blocker is a Guess Monster. Using fast intuition, he keeps blocking all of their attempts. As he blocked Karasuno's spikes one after another, Tsukki calmly assesses the situation for a counter-attack.

    Director:Shintaro Itoga
    Writer:Taku Kishimoto

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  17. Haikyu!! Season 2 Episode 23 - Team
    8.9/10(1007 votes)

    #17 - Team

    S2:E23

    The final set of the qualifier semi-finals continues with Karasuno and Seijoh. As the teams go neck and neck, both teams put everything they have into this final set.

    Director:Tetsuaki Watanabe
    Writer:Taku Kishimoto

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  18. Haikyu!! Season 3 Episode 5 - Individual vs. Numbers
    8.9/10(924 votes)

    #18 - Individual vs. Numbers

    S3:E5

    As the third set starts, the bout is tied at 1-1. Attempting to seize momentum after stopping Ushijima, Karasuno tries to stay aggressive. However, Shiratorizawa's setter, Shirabu, seems unfazed by the loss of the second set and swings momentum back to the undefeated champions.

    Director:Tetsuaki Watanabe
    Writer:Taku Kishimoto

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  19. Haikyu!! Season 1 Episode 13 - Rival
    8.8/10(1020 votes)

    #19 - Rival

    S1:E13

    Hinata's momentum got thwarted by Nekoma's high-level defense and powers of observations, but he powers through to try quicks without closing his eyes. But his attacks don't go too well. Aided by their teammates, however, Inuoaka and Hinata are a close matchup.

    Director:Takatoshi Suzuki
    Writer:Toshimitsu Takeuchi

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  20. Haikyu!! Season 1 Episode 20 - Oikawa Toru Is Not a Genius
    8.8/10(976 votes)

    #20 - Oikawa Toru Is Not a Genius

    S1:E20

    The 3rd round Interhigh match against Aoba Johsai has begun. Without wasting any time, Kageyama and Oikawa start a setter battle. Well-experienced as a team, Aoba Johsai scores point after point against Karasuno with Oikawa's serves. Kageyama starts to panic. It's then that Karasuno's mood-maker, Tanak gets riled up. After seeing that, Oikawa...

    Director:Shintaro Itoga
    Writer:Taku Kishimoto

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  21. Haikyu!! Season 1 Episode 22 - Evolution
    8.8/10(970 votes)

    #21 - Evolution

    S1:E22

    After being subbed back in Kageyama begins to try to communicate with each of his teammates. He begins to learn where the best setting point is for each of them, and Tsukishima comes up with a new attack that proves Karasuno can be a threat from all fronts.

    Director:Toshiaki Kanbara
    Writer:Taku Kishimoto

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  22. Haikyu!! Season 2 Episode 20 - Wiping Out
    8.8/10(844 votes)

    #22 - Wiping Out

    S2:E20

    The semi-finals of the Spring Tournament. The ones that Karasuno has to face are their bitter rivals at Aoba Johsai High School. Getting over their past loss, they try to reach the finals. A battle with the new Karasuno is about to start.

    Director:Shintarou Nakazawa
    Writer:Taku Kishimoto

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  23. Haikyu!! Season 2 Episode 21 - The Destroyer
    8.8/10(824 votes)

    #23 - The Destroyer

    S2:E21

    Karasuno is facing a completely different Seijoh now that they've called in Kyotani. Karasuno can't seem to gt their rhythm together, meanwhile, Seijoh seems to pick themselves back up. When the flow of the game seems like it's going to change drastically, Karasuno...

    Director:Shintaro Itoga
    Writer:Taku Kishimoto

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  24. Haikyu!! Season 2 Episode 25 - Declaration of War
    8.8/10(894 votes)

    #24 - Declaration of War

    S2:E25

    After defeating their fated rivals, the Karasuno High School Volleyball Club finally move on to the finals of the Miyazaki Prefecture Qualifiers of the Spring Tournament. They will be facing the strongest school in the prefecture, Shiratorizawa Academy. Their battle for the "absolute king" in order to get the one ticket to nationals beings!

    Director:Yumi Kamakura
    Writer:Taku Kishimoto

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  25. Haikyu!! Season 3 Episode 7 - Obsession
    8.8/10(892 votes)

    #25 - Obsession

    S3:E7

    Karasuno manages to win the fourth set. The fifth set begins, but has a different set of rules: whoever gets 15 points first wins. Keishin sees that Kageyama is exhausted, and switches him out with Sugawara. Determined to hold up his end, Sugawara shows how he has improved.

    Director:Yusuke Kamata
    Writer:Taku Kishimoto

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Best Episodes Summary

"The Absolute Limit Switch" is the best rated episode of "Haikyu!!". It scored 9.6/10 based on 3134 votes. Directed by Susumu Mitsunaka and written by Taku Kishimoto, it aired on 3/20/2016. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "The Halo Around the Moon".