The third season of "Haikyuu!!" has just come to a close. While one chapter has ended, fans now have their eyes set on a new season. Recent reports suggest that Production I.G may soon make an announcement about the release of "Haikyuu!!" season 4.
The last episode of season 3 titled "The Battle of Concepts" was one of the most anticipated episodes as it revealed which team will move forward to the national competitions. Now that everything has been settled, fans are wondering when "Haikyuu!!" season 4 will be rolled out.
Recent reports suggest that a 2017 "Haikyuu!!" season 4 release is possible, given that the development team has already started working on the episodes. The first season of the hit series aired in 2014, followed by the second installment in 2015, and finally, the third season, which has recently wrapped up. Should Production I.G follow through with the same release pattern, the rumored 2017 "Haikyuu!!" season 4 release date may be possible.
As early as now, fans are speculating that the production team will make official announcements about the "Haikyuu!!" season 4 release date before 2016 ends. Others predict that new episodes may start airing sometime mid-2017. However, Production I.G has not addressed the rumors yet.
Meanwhile, the manga series has ranked first in Japan's list of the best-selling manga in the country. According to Anime News Network, "Haikyuu!!" bagged the first place in the ranks, with a total of 282, 363 copies sold per week. "One Punch Man" follows behind in second place, while "Cardcaptor Sakura: Clear Card-hen" has taken the third spot.
With the success of the "Haikyuu!!" franchise both in the manga and anime worlds, it may only be a matter of time before another season is declared. Fans believe that the massive fan base gathered by the popular series is enough reason for the working team to deliver "Haikyuu!!" season 4 next year.
Production I.G and Sentai Filmworks have yet to confirm the official "Haikyuu!!" season 4 release. Stay tuned for more updates!