Ushijima Wakatoshi Jealous

Curiosities

His seiyuu, Ryota Takeuchi, has also worked on other anime such as JoJo's Bizarre Adventure.

Although he seems inexpressive, he shows respect towards strong players like Hinata and Kageyama.

He is one of the few characters in Haikyuu!! who combines overwhelming strength with refined technique.

After High School (in the manga epilogue)

He becomes a professional player in the Japanese volleyball league (V.League).

He plays for the Schweiden Adlers team, a rival of Black Jackals, Hinata and Kageyama's team.

His playing style remains dominant and has gained national fame.

Family

His father was a volleyball player who studied in Shiratorizawa.

His mother is a foreigner, which is also hinted at as part of his exceptional talent and physique.

His surname is Japanese, but his given name, Wakatoshi, also reflects a traditional mix.

Personality

He is reserved, direct and often brutally honest.

He has a binary view of success and failure: for him, winning is everything.

Although he appears cold, he cares deeply for his team and his teammates.

He is admired and feared for his skills on the court.

Style of Play

Ushijima is known for his incredible physical strength and precise finishing. He is one of the top three aces in Miyagi Prefecture.

He is left-footed, which gives him a natural advantage in attacks, as most players are accustomed to right-footed finishers.

He's extremely serious, stoic, and focused on the game. He has a calm personality and great presence on the court.

He has a strict mentality about winning and personal effort, influenced by his father.

Affiliations

School: Shiratorizawa Academy

Grade: 3rd year of high school

Position: Wing Spiker

Role: Captain and Ace of the team

Jersey number: 1

General Information

Full name: Wakatoshi Ushijima (牛島若利)

Japanese name: Ushijima Wakatoshi (牛島若利)

Date of birth: August 13

Age:

17 years in the main series

Height: 189.5 cm

Weight: 84.8 kg

Blood type: O

Dominant hand: Left-handed

Hair color: Dark brown

Eye color: Brown

Seiyuu (voice actor): Ryota Takeuchi