Haruichi Furudate's Haikyuu is widely hailed as the leading sports manga in the genre. The series captures the essence of volleyball, weaving together themes of teamwork, loyalty, hard work, and confidence.
Although the anime adaptation is ongoing, the manga ended with its final chapter in July 2020, culminating in a climactic volleyball match between stars Hinata Shoyo and Kageyama Tobio.
However, despite the fanfare surrounding its ending, Furudate revealed that the finale felt more like a nightmare than a celebration for him and his editors.
In an interview about the final guidebook released in November 2020, translated by u/carmadillobears on Reddit, Furudate admitted that drawing the last two chapters of Haikyuu was not fun.
While Furudate had meticulously planned and envisioned the series' ending, the demanding workload of the final chapters, which included more pages and color illustrations, took away the fun that should have been a moment of victory.
Furudate had originally planned to hold a large celebration following the completion of the series with the intention of thanking his staff for their contributions.
However, the arduous process of completing the final chapters caused everyone to work late into the night, causing Furudate to prioritize his team's health and allow them to rest after completing the most important moment of the series. story.
Despite the challenges faced in the final chapters, Haikyuu remains a testament to Furudate's dedication and the series' impact on fans.
