Haikyu!! Magazine 2025 AUGUST: A New Chapter for Oikawa, Bokuto, and Ushijima

Haikyu!! ended its manga serialization in July 2020, but its characters never stopped growing. This special magazine issue picks up where the final chapter left off and asks one question: what do Oikawa, Bokuto, and Ushijima look like at age 30?

Haikyu!! magazine 2025 AUGUST (Shueisha Mook)

Focusing on the “present” of Oikawa, Bokuto, and Ushijima as they turn 30 in 2025! Cover illustration newly drawn by Har…

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Quick Overview of Haikyu!! Magazine Titles: Haikyu!! Magazine 2025 AUGUST

Discovery Japan Mall carries the Haikyu!! Magazine 2025 AUGUST, a 194-page special issue published by Shueisha and released on August 19, 2025, in Japan. It is a B5-format mook (a combination of magazine and book), not a standard manga volume. The entire publication is in Japanese, but it is packed with exclusive interviews, new side stories, previously unpublished illustrations by creator Haruichi Furudate, and limited bonus items that make it a collectible piece for overseas fans.

The main hook: three former high school rivals, Toru Oikawa, Kotaro Bokuto, and Wakatoshi Ushijima, are depicted as 30-year-old adults reflecting on life, volleyball, and their relationships with former teammates.

The rest of this article introduces Haikyu!! for readers who are new to the series and breaks down what makes this particular issue worth adding to your collection.

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What Is Haikyu!!? Story, Junior High Setting, and Appeal

The series follows Hinata Shoyo’s volleyball journey from junior high through high school and beyond. Written by Haruichi Furudate, it was serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump from 2012 to 2020 across 45 volumes and 402 chapters. The anime premiered on April 6, 2014, with the first episode titled “The End & The Beginning.” The series has multiple seasons and episodes, plus theatrical films including the 2024 release Haikyu!! The Dumpster Battle. Many international fans discover Haikyu!!

Hinata Shoyo is the main protagonist of Haikyu!!, a short player with natural speed and spring for volleyball who was inspired by a legendary player called the “Little Giant.” After middle school, he joins Karasuno High School’s volleyball club, where he meets Tobio Kageyama, a skilled setter improving his natural abilities. Kageyama is known as the “King of the Court” for his demanding play style. Together, the Hinata-Kageyama duo executes fast attacks so quick that blockers cannot follow the ball.

Karasuno’s roster adds depth beyond the central pair. Asahi Azumane is the ace of Karasuno High School, showcasing power and height in matches. Nishinoya is referred to as the “guardian god” of the team, a libero whose dives and receives anchor the defense. Tanaka is a second-year player known for his enthusiasm, bringing energy to every practice and tournament.

The narrative highlights character development, focusing on personal growth beyond competition. Not every character wins in Haikyu!!; loss is treated realistically to emphasize growth. The series humanizes rival characters, fostering a sense of mutual respect among competitors. This approach, combined with character-driven drama, makes the sport relatable to a broad audience.

Haikyu!! emphasizes overcoming limitations through hard work and creativity. It illustrates how teamwork and trust are essential in volleyball. The series revitalized the sports anime genre, demonstrating its potential for mainstream success, and has sold over 70 million copies worldwide.

The four schools central to this magazine issue are:

School	Star Player	Playing Style
Karasuno	Hinata & Kageyama	Speed, quick attacks
Aoba Johsai (Seijoh)	Oikawa Toru	Polished team play, individual skill
Fukurodani	Bokuto Kotaro	Emotional momentum, ace-driven offense
Shiratorizawa	Ushijima Wakatoshi	Raw power, left-handed dominance

• Haikyu!! is often covered in popular magazines and sports media rankings in Japan because it boosted interest in real volleyball among junior high and high school students across the country.

Main Focus Characters at 30: Oikawa, Bokuto, Ushijima

This issue’s core concept celebrates the 30th birthday of three fan-favorite characters, each a former captain or ace, now shown living as adults in 2025.

Oikawa Toru was Aoba Johsai’s setter, called the “Great King” by Karasuno’s players. He lacked the raw talent of prodigies like Kageyama but compensated with relentless practice and tactical intelligence. In this magazine, his “present” explores what that determination looks like a decade after high school, and his adult form still reflects the same drive and tactical mindset, with testimony from his former partner Hajime Iwaizumi.

Bokuto Kotaro captained Fukurodani Academy as an emotionally expressive ace whose mood swings could flip a game’s momentum. The Nendoroid Bokuto figure captures that energy well. His interview in this issue touches on how that intensity translated into adult life, with commentary from Keiji Akaashi.

Ushijima Wakatoshi was Shiratorizawa’s left-handed powerhouse, quiet by nature but overwhelming on the court. His section includes reflections from Satori Tendo, his former teammate. Readers get a look at how Ushijima’s single-minded focus on volleyball shaped his career path.

All interviews were supervised by Furudate himself. They are written in-character, framed as if a sports magazine is profiling real athletes. The result is a rare, officially sanctioned “after story” that lets fans imagine what happened beyond the manga’s final page.

Exclusive Contents Inside Popular Magazines: Haikyu!! Magazine 2025 AUGUST

This is not a regular magazine issue. It is a packed 194-page special with new and collectible Haikyu!! content across several formats.

Cover illustration: Furudate drew an original cover showing Oikawa, Bokuto, and Ushijima together as 30-year-olds. The published cover image gives a sense of the mood: three former rivals standing together, no longer in high school uniforms but carrying the same competitive fire.

Interviews and testimony: Each of the three main characters receives an in-depth, in-character interview. Their close associates (Iwaizumi, Akaashi, Tendo) provide additional perspective, making the opening feel like a real sports feature.

Spin-off content: A revival chapter of “Haikyu-bu!!” (the comedic spin-off by Kyohei Miyajima), titled “Special Edition: Great Animal War,” appears in this issue. The novel section features a new “Haikyu!! Shosetsuban!!” story, “Road to Paris: Aoba Johsai Alumni Edition,” written by Kiyoko Hoshi.

Illustration collection: Previously unpublished illustrations by Furudate are included, expanding the visual world beyond what the Complete Illustration Book offered in 2020.

Event reports: Photo recaps of “Thank You!! Sendai City Gymnasium,” Haikyu!! FAN PARK, and the 10th anniversary event NEXT STEP round out the issue. There is also a feature with BURNOUT SYNDROMES, the band behind several Haikyu!! theme songs.

Bonus Items: Posters, Stickers, and Haikyu!! BaboKa!! Cards

The print edition comes with physical extras that the digital edition does not include. If you are a collector, the print version is the one to choose.

• Double-sided poster: One side features the Furudate-drawn cover illustration of the three 30-year-old characters. The reverse side shows a flag covered in messages reading “Thank you!! Sendai City Gymnasium,” a tribute to a real venue tied to Haikyu!! events.
• Stickers: A sheet of stickers using the cover illustration and character motifs. These work well for decorating laptops, clear files, or card sleeves.
• Two Haikyu!! BaboKa!! BREAK promo cards: Card HV-PR-001 features Hinata Shoyo and HV-PR-002 features Kageyama Tobio. These are limited to this magazine release and are not available separately.

These bonus items are exclusive to the print edition. The digital version, while convenient, does not include the poster, stickers, or cards.

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Haikyu!! taught its readers that every game has a reason to be played, and every season brings something new. This magazine is announced proof that the world Furudate built keeps moving forward. Whether you are ready to return to these characters’ lives for the first time in years or simply want to find a collectible you can trust to hold its value, this 2025 special issue belongs on your shelf. Add it to your personal storehouse of Haikyu!! memories; after all, that is the original meaning behind the term “magazine” in English.