Haikyuu!! is one of the most popular anime series to date. Its following has grown so large that fans have a lot of questions regarding specific characters and events. One such question that has boggled fans for a long time is: does Daichi Sawamura die in Haikyuu? What happens to him?
RELATED: The Best Sports Anime of All Time
Haikyuu: One of the Recent Sports Anime Hits
Haikyuu tells us the story of Shoyo Hinata, an aspiring volleyball player determined to achieve greatness despite his lack of height.
Upon entering Karasuno High, he joins the school's volleyball club, where he further hones his skills and talent.
Karasuno used to be one of the powerhouse schools, but now, the volleyball team is dubbed the "Flightless Crows".
Throughout the story, we get to witness the team's journey toward getting their wings back, which wouldn't have been possible without their hard work and the opponents and friends they encountered along the way.
Due to the nature of the sports anime genre, there shouldn't be anything intense or shocking to its plot, unlike typical shonen anime.
So, why do people keep asking if a specific character dies?
Does Daichi Really Die in Haikyuu? His "Death" Explained
No, Daichi Sawamura doesn't die in Haikyuu. It's a running joke within the Haikyuu fandom.
To be specific, fans are referring to something that happened in the anime's second season.
During Karasuno's match against Wakutani, Tanaka and Daichi bump into each other after diving for the ball. The collision was so strong that it injured Daichi's face.
Luckily, it was just a minor injury. After getting checked at the infirmary, he was back up and running. Even so, this prompted the emergence of memes and rumors on the internet.
This explains why some new fans might have been confused. Another joke related to this incident is fans claiming that Tanaka is to blame for Daichi's supposed death.
For those who haven't seen Haikyuu, at least you can now confirm that no one dies and that the anime is nowhere near depressing. Many fans have even noted that watching the series provides them with serotonin.
Did you catch on to the inside joke regarding Daichi's "death" in Haikyuu? Let us know in the comments below.