Haikyu!! Creator Furudate Draws New Art for Haruko Collaboration
Haruichi Furudate has created a new illustration for the Haikyu!! franchise’s first collaboration with Japan’s Spring High Volleyball tournament, known as Haruko, in seven years. The artwork was initially revealed on Jump PRESS before being shared on the official Haikyu!! X account.
The piece features character Hinata Shoyo and aims to support players competing in the national high school championship. This partnership marks the series' first tie-up with the event since 2020. The announcement coincides with upcoming releases, including the anime film HAIKYU!! the Movie: VS The Little Giant and the special anime HAIKYU!! Where Monsters Go, both scheduled for 2027.
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Original headline at Anime Corner: “Haikyu!! Gets New Artwork by Haruichi Furudate, Returns for Haruko Collaboration After 7 Years”
Key facts
- Collaboration Partner
- Spring High Volleyball (Haruko)
- First Collaboration Since
- 2020
- Upcoming Film Release
- 2027
- Film Title
- HAIKYU!! the Movie: VS The Little Giant
Tags
- #Collaboration
- #Haikyu!!
- #Haruichi Furudate
- #Production I.G
- #Spring High Volleyball
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