Haikyu!! Fans Rejoice as Japan Takes on Argentina in Historic Olympic Match

For fans of the popular manga and anime series Haikyu!!, a moment three years in the making finally arrived on Wednesday as Japan’s men’s volleyball team faced off against Argentina in the 2024 Paris Olympics’ preliminary round. The match mirrored a pivotal scene in the beloved series, where Team Japan’s Karasuno High duo Hinata and Kageyama faced off against their longtime rival Oikawa, playing for Argentina.

While the manga never revealed the winner of this fictional Olympic match, fans have always fantasized about setter Oikawa’s potential victory. Unfortunately for Argentina, reality had other plans. Japan emerged victorious, beating Argentina 3-1 in a preliminary round Pool C match at the South Paris Arena.

In a nod to the anime series, "FLY HIGH," the opening song of Haikyu!!, played immediately after Japan’s victory. Fans even sported Nekoma and Inarizaki towels, representing rival high schools in the manga. Despite Oikawa’s loss, fans will always have the manga to cherish the iconic rivalry.

This historic match between Japan and Argentina marks a special moment for fans of Haikyu!!, and its impact will be felt for years to come.