Karasuno

Daichi Sawamura - Captain, Forward, 3rd year. Appearance: He has short dark hair, dark brown eyes, and tanned skin. Daichi has a large build. He usually has a gentle smile on his face, but when he gets angry, his eyes become dull. Personality: Daichi is a very caring captain who makes sure everything is in order. He's also patient and understanding, but can become terrifying when angry, though he only shows it when necessary. Everyone on the team respects him, but they're also a little afraid of him. Skills: Daichi is considered a defensive specialist, often tasked with handling difficult moves or covering for other teammates' mistakes. He has also ordered formation changes to cover opposing attacks. height: 183 centimeters. number: 1

Koshi Sugawara - Vice-Captain, Setter, 3rd Year. Possessing a calm and gentle character, he acts as a reliable support and support for his team. Appearance: A man of average height and build, with light-gray (ash) hair and brown eyes, with a mole under his left eye. He's usually seen with a gentle smile on his face. Some character traits: Kind and sympathetic. He easily finds words of support, although there are exceptions: when he's very nervous, he starts teasing and jabbing his teammates in an attempt to cheer them up. A skilled strategist, his insight and intelligence have helped Karasuno devise useful tactics more than once during the game. Dedicated to volleyball, he's determined to keep playing even when most of his classmates leave to focus on their studies and their future. height: 180 centimeters. number: 2

Ryunosuke Tanaka - Forward, 2nd year. Appearance: Tanaka has a shaved head with a receding hairline, blue or gray eyes, and a sharp gaze. He is of average height and muscular build. Because of his distinctive appearance, strangers often mistake him for a criminal. Personality: Loud, hot-tempered, and easily irritated, he's not above starting fights. At the same time, he's caring and supportive of his teammates, even defending younger students. Mental Toughness: Possesses high moral fortitude, even when driven into a dead end, does not get lost and continues to play steadily. Interest in girls: shows great interest in girls. Overall, Ryunosuke Tanaka is a talented, passionate, and reliable character who brings a lot of excitement to the Karasuno volleyball team. 177 centimeters. number: 5

Asahi Azumane - Forward, 3rd year. Appearance: A tall guy with a strong, athletic build, long brown hair slicked back, and large brown eyes. He has a goatee. Personality: Despite his intimidating appearance, Asahi is very kind and quiet by nature. He finds it difficult to accept that he is Karasuno's ace because he doesn't feel like one. Asahi has a "fragile heart," as he takes everything said to heart and immediately becomes depressed. Skills: Asahi is Karasuno's strongest forward, known for his powerful shot that can penetrate most blockers. He's often trusted to score when facing multiple blockers. Development: After some setbacks on the court, Asahi learns to rely on his teammates and gains self-confidence, eventually becoming a key player in Karasuno's big matches. height: 186 centimeters. number: 3

Yuu Nishinoya - Libero, 2nd year. Appearance: The shortest player on the team, he stands at 159 cm. Despite his small stature, Yu has a lean but strong build. He has tousled dark hair and large, unusually shaped brown eyes. Personality: An energetic, cheerful, and emotional individual. His boisterous nature and impulsive behavior often draw attention to him. Although Yuu rarely considers the consequences of his actions, he is surprisingly tactful and considerate of his friends' feelings, supporting them in all situations. In the game, his demeanor changes dramatically: he becomes incredibly serious and focused, remains calm, and does everything in his power to provide his team with the support they need until the very end. height: 159 centimeters. number: 4

Tobio Kageyama - setter, 1st year of training. Personality: Initially, Kageyama was perpetually sullen, arrogant, and short-tempered, a typical domineering perfectionist who cared only about winning and ignored the opinions and well-being of his teammates. His habit of complaining about their work and barking orders led the other players to nickname him "King of the Court." However, contrary to appearances, Kageyama is more sensitive than he appears: he does not know how to control his frustration, and therefore expresses his thoughts and emotions inappropriately. After joining the Karasuno Volleyball Club, Kageyama became more respectful of his teammates and more tolerant of people whose abilities and views differ from his own. He understood the importance of teamwork and mutual trust in sports. Appearance: tall, muscular build; black hair cut short, with bangs hanging just above dark blue eyes; often exudes a terrifying aura, which is enhanced by the almost constant frown on his face. Everyday wear consists of either a school uniform or workout clothes. height: 186 centimeters. number: 9

Shoyo Hinata - Middle Blocker, 1st Year. Appearance: relatively thin, which is why his short stature is often mistaken for a junior high school student, unruly red hair and brown eyes. Personality: A cheerful and energetic guy, happy and easy-going. He's mostly simple-minded, which sometimes leads him to make rash decisions. He's very empathetic and sympathetic to the suffering and experiences of others. Despite his inexperience, Hinata constantly tries to figure out what he can do to help during matches. He's not afraid to experiment with new things and easily improvises when things don't go according to plan. height: 167 centimeters. number: 10

Tadashi Yamaguchi - Middle Blocker, 1st year. Appearance: A young man of average build, with short black hair with a brown or green tint, tousled and sticking out in all directions. Before entering middle school, Tadashi was teased for his freckles and thinness, but now that he's grown up, he no longer worries about it. Personality: Yamaguchi is a rather timid person who often relies on others. However, Tadashi is a very nice guy, often laughing with Tsukishima or simply being around Kei when he's teasing or bullying others. Hardworking: This is shown when he asks for extra practice, or when he continues to practice separately from the team after realizing he is weaker than the rest of Karasuno. height: 174 centimeters. number: 12

Kei Tsukishima - Middle Blocker, 1st Year. Appearance: He has short, slightly tousled blond hair, golden eyes, and pale skin. Personality: A conservative Japanese man with a traditional upbringing. A formalist, he addresses everyone except his peers and family as "you." He often makes sarcastic remarks to his peers. He is reserved and dislikes showing emotion. He has an analytical mind, is calm, and calculating. During games, Kei wears a Karasuno uniform with the number 11, black knee pads, and white sneakers with green stripes. Outside of games and practices, he wears a black gakuran, the Karasuno men's uniform, and headphones around his neck. height: 190 centimeters. number: 11

Keishin Ukai is the volleyball coach of the Karasuno High School club. He used to study at this school and was its setter. Appearance: short blond hair, sharp eyes. Often wears casual clothing, including sportswear during training. Personality: Charismatic, passionate, and pragmatic. His sharp wit and sense of humor make him approachable to players, while his decisiveness and tactical mind command respect. Attitude towards the team: Ukai is devoted to his players and proud of their achievements, often going the extra mile to ensure their success. Attitude towards volleyball: Ukay analyzes every aspect of the game to help his team succeed. Other activities: In addition to his coaching work, Keishin runs a seafood restaurant near Karasuno High School. Ukai smokes and drinks, but he also has a kind side: for example, he gave energy bars to Tanaka, Kageyama, and Hinata for free.

Ittetsu Takeda is the advisor of the Karasuno High School volleyball club. Appearance: messy black hair and brown eyes, which he wears glasses over. He often wears a green sports jacket with a black tie. Personality: Persistent, optimistic, rather modest and clumsy. Polite and respectful of others. Usually cheerful, but can become very intimidating when angry. He has little personal experience in volleyball, despite being appointed as an advisor to the volleyball club. He is acutely aware of his limitations and strives to work his hardest for the students on the team. Naive and insightful by nature, he often gives valuable advice and guidance that no one expects from him.

Kiyoko Shimizu is the manager of the Karasuno High School volleyball club. Appearance: Attractive young woman with short black hair just below her shoulders; a distinguishing feature is a small mole on the lower left part of her chin. Blue-eyed, wears glasses. Personality: Generally a quiet girl, initially portrayed as serious and passionate in her role. She cares deeply about her teammates; for example, she repaired and cleaned the old Kurosuno sign to boost team morale. After joining the team, Hitoki Yachi Kiyoko opens up and shows more emotion, often smiling and even joking. Background: Before joining Karasuno, she used to run track and field, and due to injuries, she had to wear black tights, which she got used to.

Hitoka Yachi is an observer for the Karasuno High School volleyball team. Some character traits: a shy and timid girl; has a rich imagination, which is why he is often frightened by others; has low self-esteem, underestimates his own importance and downplays his own abilities; quite clumsy and often nervous; always cares about others and tries to cheer them up when they are in a bad mood; Inquisitive and neat, well organized and takes notes during lessons. Appearance: A petite girl with light hair that reaches just below her chin and light brown eyes. She usually wears multicolored star-shaped hair clips or hairbands pulled back into a ponytail on the left side.

Appearance: Hair: slightly darker than Tanaka's. Height: in April – 180.2 cm, in November – 180.9 cm. Weight: 70.2 kg. Eyes: wide brown. Eyebrows: narrow, match hair color. Character: Kazuhito Narita is described as a calm, friendly person who is not easily angered. He handles stress well and puts in the same effort in practice as in actual matches. Narita is also a bit shy and sometimes blends in with his teammates. Height: 176 centimeters. number: 7

Appearance: short, spiky light brown hair sticking out like a hedgehog; large, squinted eyes; average height, but compared to the other second years, the shortest after Nishinoya. Personality: Kinoshita is anxious, constantly worrying about whether he'll play well or not. At the same time, he supports the team and encourages his teammates. Kinoshita isn't a regular starter, but despite this, he always encourages Karasuno. Height: 170 centimeters. number: 8

Appearance: A guy of average appearance, with slightly drooping eyes, which gives him a somewhat sleepy expression. haikyuu.fandom.com He has medium-length dark brown hair parted in the middle. His eyebrows and eyes are the same color. Personality: Balanced and analytical during games, which allows him to often see his opponents' plans. Usually quiet, reserved, sometimes with a gentle smile on his face, but he can act boldly towards other sophomores. 177 centimeters. number: 6