: The OVA provides a deeper look at Nekoma's internal relationships, including Yaku Morisuke’s struggle to mentor the tactless Lev (who often makes fun of Yaku’s height).
: The episode features a recurring gag involving a video game Kenma is playing, which humorously mirrors the real-life volleyball struggles the characters face. Haikyuu!! OVA Episode 1
: Best watched after finishing Season 1 and before starting Season 2 , as it formally introduces a character who becomes central to the Tokyo Training Camp arc. : The OVA provides a deeper look at
The first OVA of Haikyuu!! , titled (or Lev Genzan! ), serves as a bridging episode between Season 1 and Season 2. It primarily focuses on the Nekoma High School volleyball team as they prepare for the upcoming Tokyo training camp. Plot Overview The first OVA of Haikyuu
The story introduces , a first-year student of half-Russian, half-Japanese descent who has recently joined the Nekoma team. Despite his height and natural athleticism, Lev is a complete beginner with poor basic skills, particularly in receiving.
: Lev views himself as the team's future "Ace" and hears about Karasuno’s Shoyo Hinata, sparking an early one-sided rivalry as he anticipates their eventual meeting. Key Highlights