North American esports organisation Sentinels has announced its first anime partnership, teaming with Crunchyroll for a collection inspired by the sports series Haikyu!!.
Launched on 22 August 2025, the release coincided with Sentinels’ playoff debut in the VCT 2025 Americas Stage 2. The line includes jerseys, hoodies, shirts, shorts and a water bottle, with the VALORANT roster debuting the apparel live on stage the same day.
“This partnership with Haikyu!! and Crunchyroll is a celebration of two communities built on passion, teamwork, and competition,” said Rob Moore, CEO of Sentinels.
The collaboration highlights Sentinels’ efforts to grow at the intersection of esports, lifestyle and entertainment. Anime and esports have increasingly overlapped in recent years, with collaborations such as Team Liquid x Naruto and FURIA x My Hero Academia, which also took place through a partnership with Crunchyroll.
