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crowdfunding on READYFOR to cover part of the interior construction costs · 2026-10-14
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Aikyu is converting the pop-up parent-child cafe format it has run in the Miura Peninsula area into a permanent storefront · 2026-10-14

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2h ago

Aikyu to Open Childcare Cafe nikopin Near Zushi-Hayama Station in February 2027

Aikyu Co., Ltd., which runs childcare support services, will open "nikopin ~ Otomodachi Cafe Ainiko & Pinto ~" in February 2027, three minutes on foot from Zushi-Hayama Station. The site combines a paid play area staffed by qualified childcare workers with a cafe space for parents, targeting households in Zushi City, Hayama Town, and the Miura Peninsula. Aikyu has started crowdfunding on READYFOR to cover part of the interior construction costs.

5d ago

Haikyu!! and and GALLERY Cafe Runs November 3 to December 6

The Haikyu!! anime and and GALLERY will hold a collaboration cafe from November 3 to December 6, 2026 at locations in Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya, Fukuoka, and Sendai. A cafe-exclusive newly drawn visual shows six characters in winter outfits in a sunset after-school scene. Six character-themed foods and six drinks are planned, and advance seat reservations open October 12 at 18:00.

Oct 6

Haikyu!! Pop Up Shop Reveals Cultural Festival Visuals

A Haikyu!! pop up shop by Production I.G will open at four venues in Tokyo, Osaka, Gifu, and Gunma, starting October 23, 2026. Newly drawn visuals show eight characters, including Shoyo Hinata and Tobio Kageyama, at a cultural festival. Acrylic stands and can badges go on sale, with a postcard bonus for purchases of 2,200 yen or more.

Sep 24

Rilakkuma and Haikyu!! Collaboration Reveals 12 New Visuals

Nijimen reports that 12 newly drawn Rilakkuma and Haikyu!! collaboration visuals have been revealed, produced by Production I.G. They place Karasuno, Aoba Johsai, Nekoma, Fukurodani, and Inarizaki characters alongside Rilakkuma, Korilakkuma, and friends. A POP UP STORE tour runs from November 20 to December 6, 2026 at baseyard tokyo stores in Harajuku and Abeno Q's Mall, then December 18, 2026 to January 17, 2027 in Sapporo, Kyoto, and Hiroshima.

Sep 11

ABEMA Lines Up Six Sports Anime For Free Marathon Runs From September 12

ABEMA will run free marathon broadcasts of six sports anime starting Saturday, September 12, 2026. The lineup includes Major, Kuroko's Basketball, and Haikyu!!, plus Inazuma Eleven the Movie 2025, the Hajime no Ippo TV special Champion Road, the OVA Mashiba vs Kimura Execution, and the New Challenger and Rising seasons. Episodes stay free for one week after broadcast.

Aug 29

Haikyu!! Block Ren!! Lottery Opens September 26 With New Practice Visual

The Haikyu!! real lottery 'Kuji Rack Haikyu!! ~Block Ren!!~' starts September 26, 2026, themed around blocking practice. A new visual shows eight characters, including Shoyo Hinata and Kei Tsukishima, stretching and leaping. Prizes run from A to T plus a Last Prize, with 790 yen draws and no losing tickets.

Aug 29

Haikyu!! BBQ Goods From Coleman Collaboration Now on Order

Goods featuring the joint training camp BBQ design from Haikyu!! Season 2 Episode 11 are now available for order at Village Vanguard Online. The collaboration with American outdoor brand Coleman includes acrylic stands, keychains, trading can badges, waterproof stickers, clear files, face towels, tote bags, and T-shirts. The order deadline is 10:00 AM on September 1, 2026.

Aug 21

MAZZEL's RAN and EIKI Tackle Haikyu!! on the Court

MAZZEL members RAN and EIKI experienced the Haikyu!! On the Court event in Tokyo. RAN jumped 286 cm in the highest reach challenge, while EIKI managed 283 cm. Both struggled against the characters' extraordinary abilities, with RAN facing Ushijima's serve and EIKI taking on Hinata. They also praised the event's goods and key visual.

Aug 20

Haikyu!! Reveals VS the Little Giant Visual and Where the Monsters Go Action PV

During the August 19, 2026 special program Haikyu!! RECEPTION #3, held on Haikyu!! Day, new material for two 2027 works was unveiled. A concept visual for Haikyu!! The Movie: VS The Little Giant shows Hinata Shoyo and Hoshiumi Korai facing off at Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium. An action PV for the special anime Haikyu!! Where the Monsters Go features Bokuto Kotaro and Kiryu Wakatoshi exchanging spikes.

Aug 19

Haikyu!! Day Brings Furudate Illustration, Okamoto Post, and ABEMA Marathon

August 19 is Haikyu!! Day, and the franchise marked it with a handwritten illustration from creator Haruichi Furudate, a post from voice actor Nobuhiko Okamoto, and a free three-day marathon on ABEMA. The official Haikyu!!.com X account shared Furudate's illustration with a message encouraging fans to get excited again this year. The illustration includes handwritten text noting that Retsu-sensei's "Sutate Hina Garasu ①" is on sale, featuring a collaboration manga between Hina Garasu and Manga Hinata, and that "Haikyu!! RECEPTION" will stream at 8:19 PM with new information. Fans responded with comments like "I'm happy from the morning" and "This year's here too... 819 Day." Okamoto, who voices Yu Nishinoya, posted "Today is August 19, Haikyu Day," drawing reactions about his portrayal of the character. ABEMA's free broadcast began at 10 PM on August 19 with all 85 TV anime episodes, five OAD/OVA episodes, and the puppet anime, running until August 21. Episodes remain free for one week after broadcast. The 2027 films "Haikyu!! VS The Little Giant" and "Haikyu!! Where the Monsters Go" are scheduled for release.

Aug 12

Haikyu!! x Honeys Collab Drops August 19 With Four School Apparel

Haikyu!! teams with fashion brand Honeys for apparel and goods launching August 19, 2026. The lineup covers Karasuno, Nekoma, Fukurodani, and Inarizaki, with hoodies, long-sleeve tees, jersey sets, totes, eco bags, knit caps, and handkerchief towels priced from 980 to 3,980 yen.

Aug 8

Haikyu!! Miya Twins Join Qset+ Figure Line With Banner Detail

Good Smile Arts Shanghai is taking preorders for Haikyu!! Qset+ figures of Atsumu and Osamu Miya. The non-scale painted plastic figures stand about 84mm tall and come with a dedicated base. The set recreates the twins' youthful moment, including a banner reading "I don't need memories." The price is 6,500 yen, with a release scheduled for March 31, 2027.

Jun 28

Haikyu!! Mochocho Series Goods Feature Rival School Players

Newly drawn illustrations of players from Shiratorizawa, Inarizaki, Kamomedai, and Itachiyama appear in the Haikyu!! mochocho series. Goods include acrylic stands, can badges, bang clips, and more, shipping in mid-September 2026.

Jun 21

Haikyu!! Loungewear Collection 2 Features Oikawa, Iwaizumi, Akaashi, Miya Brothers

Palude has opened pre-orders for the second Haikyu!! loungewear collection, featuring Toru Oikawa, Hajime Iwaizumi, Keiji Akaashi, Atsumu Miya, and Osamu Miya in designs themed around their favorite foods. Items include pullovers, pants, hair bands, socks, keychains, cushions, acrylic stands, and can badges, available from June 22 to July 20, 2026.

Jun 8

Haikyu!! Pop Up Shop With Summer Jinbei Goods Opens June 9

A Haikyu!! pop-up shop featuring newly illustrated goods with summer jinbei visuals will open sequentially at Tree Village locations in Tokyo, Osaka, and Hakata starting June 9. The merchandise includes acrylic stands, can badges, keychains, pouches, and clear files, all themed around a festival motif with characters holding shaved ice.

Jun 3

Haikyu!! and VNL Team Up for Third Collaboration With New Visual

The anime Haikyu!! and the Volleyball Nations League are collaborating for a third time. Production I.G created a new visual featuring Hinata Shoyo and Hoshiumi Korai with the catchphrase "Now, to the highest point." Collaboration videos with Japanese national team players will release from mid-June, and a volleyball position diagnosis tool launches June 4. The VNL Japan round airs on TBS from July 8.

Jun 2

Furyu Kuji Haikyuu!! Goods Collection 2 Launches June 13 With Nekoma Figures

Furyu's latest Haikyuu!! lottery, Goods Collection 2, goes on sale June 13 at Japanese retailers and June 19 online. The lineup focuses on Nekoma High School, with A, B, and C prizes being figures of Kozume Kenma, Kuroo Tetsuro, and Coach Nekomata. The C Prize marks the coach's first figure appearance. Additional prizes include plush mascots, keychains, stamp sets, and acrylic stands. Each play costs 790 yen.

Jun 1

Haikyu!! Pop-Up Shop With Summer Water Gun Visuals Runs June to September

A nationwide Haikyu!! pop-up shop at 10 Commi Lab. Miraiya Shoten locations will run from June 2 to September 27, 2026. The event features summer water-play visuals of 12 characters, advance-sale acrylic keychains, purchase bonuses, and life-size standing panels. New products will be added monthly.