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The author of Haikyu! is Haruichi Furudate, a manga artist best known for creating the series. He was born in Karumai in the Iwate Prefecture in 1983 and moved to the Miyagi Prefecture (where Karasuno High School is located) after graduating from high school. When he was 25, Furudate began his manga career with his shounen one-shot Ousama Kid (King Kid), which won an Honorable Mention for the 14th Jump Treasure Newcomer Manga Prize. His first series was horror-themed and was called Kiben Gakuha, Yotsuya Sensei no Kaidan (Philosophy School, Yotsuya Sensei’s Ghost Stories). This was serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump in 2010. Then, Haikyu! was serialized in 2012 in the Weekly Shonen Jump. There are 45 books in the Haikyu! series in total and the last one was released on November 4th, 2020.

Haikyu! was turned into an anime in 2014 (the first episode aired in April 2014). This anime includes many reputable and well-known voice actors, such as Miyu Irino ( “Koshi Sugawara” in Haikyu!, “Haku” in Spirited Away), Daisuke Namikawa (voice actor, “Tooru Oikawa” in Haikyu!, “Hisoka Morow” in Hunter x Hunter), Mamoru Miyano (voice actor, “Atsumu Miya” in Haikyu!, “Light Yagami” in Death Note, and “Tamaki Suou” in Ouran High School Host Club), and many more. The show won “Best Boy” for Shoyo Hinata and was nominated for “Best Protagonist” for Shoyo Hinata and “Best Opening” for the theme song Phoenix by the band Burnout Syndromes for the Crunchyroll Anime Awards in 2021. Haikyu! was additionally nominated for “Best Anime Series” at the IGN Awards in 2016.

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Haruichi Furudate is the talented mangaka behind the beloved series "Haikyuu!!". Not much personal information is publicly available about Furudate, as they prefer to keep a low profile and let their work speak for itself.
Furudate's passion for volleyball shines through in their storytelling, capturing the intensity, strategy, and camaraderie of the sport. Their dynamic artwork brings the matches to life, capturing the energy and excitement of each play.
"Haikyuu!!" has garnered widespread acclaim for its engaging characters, compelling storylines, and realistic portrayal of the sport. Furudate's dedication to research and attention to detail are evident in the accuracy with which they depict volleyball techniques and tactics.
Despite the series' popularity, Furudate remains humble and focused on creating the best possible story for their readers. Their ability to craft compelling characters and meaningful narratives has earned them a dedicated fanbase both in Japan and around the world.

While not much is known about Furudate's personal life, their impact on the world of manga and sports anime is undeniable, leaving an indelible mark with "Haikyuu!!" and inspiring fans with its themes of teamwork, perseverance, and the pursuit of dreams..

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