In a world of manga filled with magic, fantasy and supernatural powers, Haikyuu was a trendsetter. It not only revolutionized the sports genre but also popularized volleyball in Japan. The story begins with middle school student Hinata Shoyo, who is discouraged by his short height but inspired by the championships to join the volleyball club.
He meets his nemesis, Tobio Kageyama, in middle school and is forced to team up with him to battle other schools. Fans may remember a key scene in the manga where Team Japan faces off against Team Argentina in the Olympic finals, but that scene became a reality at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
In the manga, Hinata and Kageyama play against their rival Oikawa Toru (Argentina representative), but the author does not reveal the outcome of the match, leaving it all up to the fans’ interpretation. That’s why the real-life Japan vs. Argentina match gave fans the resolution they had been waiting for for years. It’s the perfect example of life imitating art.
It’s happening Oh, it’s good to be alive pic.twitter.com/YvSusfaw5a
— ً (@suckerforyuu) July 30, 2024
Life imitates art#Paris2024 #Olympic events pic.twitter.com/PQW6G9XNaW
— ً (@haikyuarchive) July 31, 2024
In addition, the Haikyuu theme song was played during the much-anticipated volleyball match, creating a lot of excitement.
So they played the Haikyuu OP during the Japan vs Argentina match… pic.twitter.com/mFWJf7GiwE
— Shadow! (@bkgkou) July 31, 2024
Japan
won another tense match against Argentina
in four sets, earning the much-needed three points. #Paris2024 pic.twitter.com/5MmEofgTQY
— Reese(@hainakyuu_) July 31, 2024
At the 2024 Paris Olympics, the Japanese team defeated Argentina 3-1.
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