In the car, Hinata glares at the road ahead and Saeko pinches his cheeks, telling him to relax. However, in the second, In regards to his name, Furudate wrote: I gave him this name with the image of sun and flying in mind, In 2021, Shy Hinata won the Best Boy award at the 5. Despite being a first-year, he is the tallest player in Karasuno High, standing at 190.1 cm. By the time he arrives, Kageyama's already inside, spiking angrily at the wall. 1 Karasuno 2 Nekoma 3 Aoba Johsai 4 Date Tech 5 Fukurdani 6 Shiratorizawa 7 Johzenji 8 Tokonami 9 Wakutani Minami 10 Ohgiminami 11 Kakugawa 12 Ubugawa 13 Shinzen 14 Nohebi 15 Itachiyama 16 Tsubakihara 17 Inarizaki 18 Sarukawa Tech 19 Mujinazaka 20 Kamomedai 21 Niiyama Girls' 22 MSBY Black Jackals 23 Schweiden Adlers 24 Yukigaoka Hinata doesnt understand the speech though, partly because he isnt paying attention and is thinking of food. Even knowing how talented and hardworking Kageyama is, Hinata loudly declares that he refuses to be beaten by him. At the end of the set, Hinata expresses great shock when Nekoma was able to win when Kenma returned the ball directly in the path that Kageyama would make his forward approach, and no one made an attempt to save the ball due to confusion. A confused Hinata watches the guys walk away as he thinks of how the stranger had called volleyball fun. Hinata would then become more involved in his training that would soon involve weight training, proper education of nutrition and rest, left-handed spiking, and many other tactics. However, at the last minute, Bokuto makes a sudden comeback, and Fukurdani wins. Hinata stares as the aces back in deep thought. He asks Kageyama again, with Sugawara backing him up this time, but Kageyama wont change his mind. Bokuto ends up slowly making more mistakes until he finally snaps. This page serves as a directory for the notable characters in the Haiky!! Acting quickly, Ennoshita jumps and hits it back towards Kageyama, who performs another quick with Hinata. This pulls Karasuno to match point, but Shiratorizawa keeps up. This would cause him to not only not be able to jump as much but also cause stress to build which would affect his plays, such as when he touched the net during the block and unintentionally landed his spike out-of-bounds. Hinata watches him and tries to think of a way to retaliate before remembering the special move Bokuto taught him. After penalties, Kageyama states to Hinata that if their quicks were more successful, they probably couldve taken a set from Fukurdani. He is momentarily stunned when he hears the Inarizaki cheer section booing but finds that it is not directed at him but rather Riseki. Afterwards, Hinata would reunite with Bokuto and the two vowed not to go easy on one another should they face each other in a game. He gets annoyed when his classmates reveal that they think hes only an errand boy on the team. The match begins shortly, but Karasuno doesnt use Kageyama and Hinatas quick-strike yet. The other members soon arrive and practice begins. He is able to come to realize what it is he needs to do and returns to the gym with a new sense of determination. He becomes more fired up when Daichi points out that Karasuno had earned their way to being one of the top eight teams in Japan and may get the chance to play on center court if they are able to secure the win in their next match. As Nishinoya's catching up with the members, he asks if Asahi came back and when the answer's no, he insults Asahi. When Sakusa is able to tie the score at 3-3, a minor flashback shows that Hinata and Bokuto were transfixed on Sakusa stretching his particularly flexible wrists and Hinata would notice that Sakusa and Ushijima appeared to square off against one another. Hinata goes into the match against Inarizaki with high hopes and the excitement of playing against the team said to be one of the favorites to win the tournament. Beneath his jacket is a beige or tan sweatshirt. When the Jackals are at match point, Hinata attempted to spike but was blocked by Kageyama. The coach adds that the run-up for the quick begins before the setters toss, so the setter has to match the toss to the spiker. As he falls back, he crashes into Tanaka. He later is surprised when Kageyama suddenly allowed the ball to pass over the net instead of trying to make a set. To the first years shock, Daichi then throws them out of the gym, saying that until they view each other as teammates, they are not allowed to participate in club activities.[4]. Yachi then asks him curiously why he's working so hard to go on a trip to play in matches that arent even official and why he wants to win. In the next play, Hinata blends in with the others for a synchronized attack and is certain that Kageyama will set to him only for the setter to instead send the ball to Tanaka. The next day, Karasuno goes against Fukurdani for the last time this summer camp. At scoring the first point of the match, Hinata loudly proclaims that he is now at home and receives welcoming shouts from his former Karasuno teammates that are attending the match. The vice-principal enters the gym to check out the ruckus and despite Tanakas efforts to get the first-year's to stop, they start their 1-on-1 match against each other. Kageyama asks Hinata to practice their quick strike and the two begin talking about a practice match against another school. [22] However, the program skims right over Karasunos match against Date Tech to show Oikawa instead. Shortly after several drills, Hinata is surprised to see the retired third-years arrive for a practice match. As Hinata's getting off, he tells Yamaguchi to serve a nice one, but he isnt going to lose to him. However, Hinata accepts the situation without any fuss. Upon arriving at the stadium, Hinata notices that his sneakers are missing and Yamaguchi guesses that Hinata's bag carrying his shoes must have mistakenly been taken during Hinata's run to the bathroom. Two more games are played but even though Karasuno loses all of them, Hinata continues asking for more matches. She asks him if he knows any first years who arent in any clubs, confusing him. Both teams are playing vigorously, with each player taking dangerous risks to ensure that the ball doesnt drop. Sugawara explains that Hinata lacks technique and experience, but he has the determination, and Hinata blushes at the compliment. His opponents are always so tall and strong, but the fact that he can still fight against guys like those sends shivers down his spine. Hinata runs back to his team after bidding his friends goodbye. Ginjima having the ace's number just feels right to me, especially since I feel that of all the people on this list, he'd have been the person to succeed Aran after he left, not Osamu. Tanaka yells back at him to not talk about the ace that way, surprising Hinata. Relieved now that the tensions gone, Hinata goes inside the bathroom while reaffirming that it is indeed a scary place. He hopes that Kageyama would complement him on the receive but Kageyama does not say anything. Just before the opening ceremony begins, Karasuno is joined by the Nekoma team. At this, Hinata excitedly calls out to Kenma that they're finally playing a game that would mean an automatic 'game over' for the loser. All that was left were the exams. Kei Tsukishima - Class 4. Hinatas so nervous that he forgets to bow to Shiratorizawa. Kunimi attempts to end the conversation by dragging Kindaichi away and promising that Seijoh will defeat Karasuno the next time they play one another but Kindaichi is able to say good-bye to Hinata before they leave and Koganegawa appears to ask Hinata for his contact information. Hinata says that he knew he and Kageyama wouldnt be friends at first, but they could be partners. With their new technique of leaving Hinata unguarded so that the libero can receive the spike, Hinata and Kageyama are finally stopped. He is overjoyed when Kiyoko returned to the stadium with his shoes just as the teams were about to take the court for the game. Hinata states that, as frustrating as it is to admit, he's only on the court because of Kageyamas toss. With Hinatas decoy skills, Asahi and the other spikers can get through and, in the end, Karasuno wins. Yachi asks Hinata if he likes studying, and Hinata replies sheepishly that its tough for him to sit still for a long time. While he admits he's aware that it's probably better to win a match in straight sets, he believes it's more fun to play an extra set, although his words fell on deaf ears as his fellow first-years had tuned him out. [2] On display was Karasuno High's volleyball match during the Spring Tournament. In the next move, Hinata jumps and spikes successfully. Hinata corrects Hyakuzawa by saying they should both have been invited to the camp. Kageyama smiles, having finally gotten over what had happened during junior high. It would be during this game that Hinata would be spotted by Oikawa.[81]. When he first entered Karasuno, he didn't know much about volleyball and focused only on spiking. As they walk away, Hinata excitedly asks Tanaka about it and Tanaka replies proudly that he raised Niiyama Joshis up-and-coming ace. Shocked, Hinata does a double-take and Tsukishima coldly explains that he wants to do blocking practice. After the match is over, Hinata and Yamaguchi look around the gymnasium to buy shirts. The conditions are that if the two first years lose, Kageyama will not be allowed to play as a setter as long as the third years are still around. However, after a pep talk from its manager, Johzenji devises a new tactic to counter Hinatas quick-strike by leaving him open and falling back so they can receive it easily. The duo finds Yachi in her classroom and introduces themselves before asking her to teach them. This increases the teams morale by tenfold, and they are finally ready for the Interhigh. To better explain that notion, Ikkei tells Hinata to try blocking his students spikes. During the game, Hinata watches Ushijima with such intensity that Tend points this out to Ushijima. With one of its main blockers back in play, Karasunos able to get ahead and reach match point. It's true that I'm not very tall; however, I can jump/fly! The game continues with neither side yielding. It is received and Atsumu is forced to make the first touch. However, he determines that as long as Karasuno keep getting break points then it will mean that he will not have to leave the court just yet. The anime series produced by Production I.G., was announced in the manga's eighth volume. Lev points out how Hinatas even shorter up close, angering the latter, but quickly adds that he means if Hinata jumped, he wont be able to reach as high as Lev can. [74] At the start of the third set, Hinata is able to help Karasuno gain the first point by surprising Nekoma with a rebound and then acting as a decoy which allowed Tanaka to score. However, Tsukishima only insults him for it. Both sides are neck-to-neck until Tsukishima blocks a spike and Asahi spikes through the blockers. He thinks guiltily that it's his fault the game is paused but he still yelled at Kageyama. During another match, Hinata is on the second floor of the gym hanging practice bibs and now sees the court form a new perspective. The ball is returned several times until Hakuba is eventually given the ball. Hinata agrees, adding that there was no time to waste and they have to continue training. They go back inside for the match. Ushijima recognizes Karasuno as the team that uses a strange quick strike before agreeing to Kageyamas request; he states that no matter how strong the two are, they will see that Shiratorizawa never weakens. Even though Karasuno would eventually lose the rally, Hinata would excitedly ask his team if they had seen his receive. Hisashi Kinoshita - Class 2. Speculation for Hinata playing instead of Barnes is partly due to Coach Samson Foster possibly wanting to put in a player that the Adlers had no information on and would therefore not know how to handle Hinata's plays. After the teams settled in, Hinata goes to the bathroom. Anxiously, Hinata exclaims that he wants to keep playing with the third years, but Takeda replies calmly that the third years need to choose a path that they wont end up regretting. Hinata eventually returns to the court. His behavior is silently described by Tsukishima as having his special moment and falling deeper into volleyball. Hinata was able to get a spike through Inuoka's block when he mistakenly left his arms too far apart. With Tsukishima unable to help in the block, Aran spikes past Daichi but Hinata was in place to make a perfect receive that leaves everyone stunned. Hinata is soon passing out water bottles to other players. Hinata asks why the nickname King is a bad thing and no matter what reason, he doesnt care. He then asks Hinata what his position is, and Hinata replies sullenly that hes a decoy. Although still faint-hearted, Hinata has a considerably less severe reaction and can perform well during matches regardless. Takeru goes to spike against Hinata and Kageyama and Hinata moves his hand in an attempt to stop the ball. However, the score continues to be in Fukurdanis favor and Karasuno doesnt show any improvement until Hinata initiates the new quick attack with Kageyama by starting his run-up early. Hinata returns to Shiratorizawa later that day for the second day of the camp. (6:18) ok ok i think the coast is clear. Haikyuu!! Hinata thinks of the players in Aoba Johsai and responds calmly, with an intimidating aura, that if Aoba Johsai's barren land, then Karasuno would be concrete. After Karasuno called a timeout, Hinata eventually is up-to-serve. Although several of his teammates appear nervous at hearing this information, Hinata appears to not be bothered and instead seems rather excited. All he can do is trust in them and jump. He and Kageyama soon perform the quick attack again and successfully score. Kiyoko goes back to the gym to check for forgotten items and the team goes ahead. 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