A Haikyu!! fan artist has brought the "calm before the storm" to life.Instead of capturing the Karasuno players in the midst of playing a match, in mid-jump or mid-spike, Laurart's (Laurarts_23) decided to focus on the moment before Karasuno takes flight. In the middle is Hinata gazing to the front. Usually, the short middle blocker is a nervous wreck, often running to the washroom because of a bad stomachache, but when he's standing on the court, there's an eerie sort of calm in his aura, which the fan art depicts. Hinata's partner, the genius setter Kageyama, is looking straight at the "camera," the expression in his eyes unwavering and confident.
Haikyu!!’s Weird Duo Was the Focal Point in the Fan Art
While the focus is on Karasuno's "weirdo duo," the artist ensured that fans could still see the expressions of the other players. Standing at the farthest left is Tanaka, sizing up the competition. Beside him is libero extraordinaire "Karasuno's Guardian Deity," Nishinoya, who is hunched over, also keeping a watchful eye on their opponents. Third-years Suga and Daichi's determination is evident by how they lift their chins up. Laurart's fan art has gathered over 20,000 likes as of this article's publication.
Haruichi Furudate's popular volleyball series began serialization in Weekly ShÅnen Jump from February 2012 to July 2020. The premise is simple: the story follows Shoyo Hinata, a high schooler who wants to become the greatest volleyball player ever despite his short stature. Haikyu!! has captivated fans around the world with its themes that resonate on the court and off -- messages revolving around the power of teamwork, how loss and defeat do not mean the end of a journey and the encouragement to raise one's limits and not surpass them. Fans get to witness each character's development as an athlete and a person.
Produced by I.G, four seasons of Haikyu!! aired from April 2014 to December 2020. Directed by Susumu Mitsunaka for the first 60 episodes and Masako SatÅ for Episodes 61 to 85, Haikyu!! received positive reception for its anime adaptation, with critics praising the attention to detail, the combination of the soundtrack composed by Yuki Hayashi and animation's fluid quality making for an unparalleled watching experience. Haikyu!!'s final arc will conclude in a two-part film. Prior to the kick-off event slated for August 2023, fans can enjoy the Haikyu!! and Sanrio collaboration, where various characters of the volleyball anime pair up with Sanrio characters, such as Hinata with Pochacco and Kageyama with Badtz-Maru. A Haikyu!! stage play starring 15-year-old KenshirÅ KatÅ as Hinata and Kenta Suga directing will launch in August 2023.
Haikyu!! is available to stream on Crunchyroll, with the manga available to read on VIZ Media.
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