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Shows that feel likeHaikyu!! (2014–2020)

Inspired by a small-statured pro volleyball player, Hinata creates a volleyball team in his last year of middle school. Unfortunately the team is matched up against the "King of the Court" Tobio Kageyama’s team in their first tournament and inevitably lose. After the crushing defeat, Hinata vows to surpass Kageyama After entering high school, Hinata joins the volleyball team only to find that Tobio has also joined.

If you loved Haikyu!!, the closest series we have are Captain Tsubasa (2018), Ballers (2015) and Ace of the Diamond (2013). Most of the picks below share Haikyu!!'s witty and playful feel, which is what we rank on before quality.

Seen the big three already? The under-the-radar pick below is Eastbound & Down (2009).

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If Haikyu!! hit the spot, these will too

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Captain Tsubasa
2018–2024 · 2 seasons · TV Tokyo
★ 8.1animation · comedy · dramaNetflixPrime Video

Both are working the same pair: competition, sports

The passionate story of an elementary school student whose thoughts and dreams revolve almost entirely around the love of soccer. 11-year-old Tsubasa Oozora started playing football at a very young age, and while it was mostly just a recreational sport for his friends, for him, it developed into something of an obsession. In order to pursue his dream to the best of his elementary school abilities, Tsubasa moves with his mother to Nankatsu city, which is well-known for its excellent elementary school soccer teams. But although he was easily the best in his old town, Nankatsu has a lot more competition, and he will need all of his skill and talent in order to stand out from this new crowd.

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Ballers
2015–2019 · 5 seasons · HBO
★ 7.6drama · comedyMax

The same preoccupation in both: sports

Looking at the lives of former and current football players, the show follows former superstar Spencer Strasmore as he gets his life on track in retirement while mentoring other current and former players through the daily grind of the business of football.

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Ace of the Diamond
2013– · 4 seasons · TV Tokyo
★ 8.1animation

The same two preoccupations: training, and high school sports

The difference: Easier on the wit than Haikyu!!

Scouted for his potential, brash left-handed pitcher Eijun Sawamura joins baseball powerhouse Seido High to become the undisputed ace of the team.

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Slam Dunk
1993–1996 · 1 season · tv asahi
★ 8.7animation · comedyNetflix

Two things both keep coming back to: high school and slice of life

The difference: Trades the stillness of Haikyu!! for an angle of its own

Sakuragi Hanamichi is a junior high punk used to getting into fights and being rejected by girls but upon entering high school he meets the girl of his dreams, Haruko Akagi. He will do anything in order to win her heart including joining the school basketball team that is aiming to conquer the nation lead by Haruko's brother. The problem is that Sakuragi has never played basketball before and a freshman sensation is stealing the spotlight and Haruko's affection from him.

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Eastbound & Down
2009–2013 · 4 seasons · HBO
★ 8.2comedy · dramaMax

Witty where it counts, playful underneath

Years after he turned his back on his hometown, a burned-out major league ballplayer returns to teach phys ed at his old middle school.

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ted
2024–2026 · 2 seasons · Peacock
★ 7.9comedyPeacock

Both keep coming back to the same thing: high school

It's 1993 and Ted the bear's moment of fame has passed, leaving him living with his best friend, 16-year-old John Bennett, who lives in a working-class Boston home with his parents and cousin. Ted may not be the best influence on John, but when it comes right down to it, he's willing to go out on a limb to help his friend and his family.

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The Quintessential Quintuplets
2019–2021 · 2 seasons · TBS
★ 7.7animation · drama · comedy

One thread runs through both: based on manga

Fuutarou Uesugi is a poor, antisocial ace student who one day meets the rich transfer student Itsuki Nakano. They argue but when Uesugi realizes he is to be her tutor, he tries to get on better terms. While trying to do so he meets four other girls.

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Silicon Valley
2014–2019 · 6 seasons · HBO
★ 8.5comedyMax

Comedy built on wit, twice over

In the high-tech gold rush of modern Silicon Valley, the people most qualified to succeed are the least capable of handling success. Partially inspired by Mike Judge’s own experiences as a Silicon Valley engineer in the late ‘80s, Silicon Valley is an American sitcom that centers around six programmers who are living together and trying to make it big in the Silicon Valley.

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Superstore
2015–2021 · 6 seasons · NBC
★ 7.8comedyHuluPeacock

Playful animation in both cases

A hilarious workplace comedy about a unique family of employees at a super-sized mega store. From the bright-eyed newbies and the seen-it-all veterans to the clueless summer hires and the in-it-for-life managers, together they hilariously tackle the day-to-day grind of rabid bargain hunters, riot-causing sales and nap-worthy training sessions.

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Food Wars! Shokugeki no Soma
2015–2020 · 5 seasons · TBS
★ 8animation · comedy · dramaHulu

Common ground: rivalry

Young chef Soma enters the prestigious Totsuki Culinary Academy, where he must emerge victorious in over-the-top cooking battles or face expulsion.

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Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid
2017–2021 · 2 seasons · TOKYO MX
★ 7.7animation · comedy · sci-fi & fantasyHulu

Both are built on the same subject: slice of life

The difference: Sits closer to sci-fi & fantasy than Haikyu!! does

Kobayashi lives alone in an apartment, until one day, Tohru appeared and they ended up living together. Tohru looks down on humans as inferior and foolish, but having been saved by Kobayashi-san, she does everything she can to repay the debt and help her with various things, although not everything goes according to plan. A mythical everyday life comedy about a hard working office lady living with a dragon girl.

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Flight of the Conchords
2007–2009 · 2 seasons · HBO
★ 8.5comedyMax

Both lean on wit more than on drama

The trials and tribulations of a two man, digi-folk band who have moved from New Zealand to New York City in the hope of forging a successful music career. So far they've managed to find a manager (whose "other" job is at the New Zealand Consulate), one fan (a married obsessive) and one friend (who owns the local pawn shop) -- but not much else.

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