Haruichi Furudate is a Japanese manga artist best known for creating the popular sports manga series Haikyuu!!. Born on March 7, 1983, in Fukushima Prefecture, Japan, he began his career in the manga industry after graduating from high school. His work on Haikyuu!! has garnered widespread acclaim for its dynamic storytelling and character development, focusing on the sport of volleyball. Furudate's Haikyuu!! was serialized in Weekly Shōnen Jump from 2012 to 2020, and it has been adapted into an anime series, further increasing its popularity. The manga has received numerous awards and has inspired a dedicated fanbase, contributing to the global interest in sports manga and anime.