July 27, 2021
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The over-exaggerated antics that are so characteristic of sports anime may not be everyone’s cup of tea, but there’s no denying the far-reaching influence that the genre has built up over the years.
In a market filled with well-known works like Free!, Kuroko no Basuke, Prince of Tennis, and Diamond no Ace, mangaka Haruichi Furudate’s Haikyuu!! series managed to leave a strong legacy behind.
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As it stands, it seems like even the Tokyo Olympics isn’t impervious to the volleyball fever that the title has sparked. During the match between the Japan and Venezuela Men Volleyball teams, the very first anime opening, SPYAIR’s “Imagination”, made a surprise entrance at the major sporting event. The most surreal part of it all? The host nation actually went on to secure her first victory in 29 years with a 3-0 win over their opponent.