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Tanaka has a shaved head with a widow's peak and sharp blue-grey eyes (golden brown in the manga colored illustrations) which led many to mistake him as a delinquent. Back in his first year at Karasuno, Tanaka had short fuzzy hair dyed in a light color (blond in the anime). He is average in height and has a lean, but strong build. He tends to make intimidating faces to try to scare others, which Daichi scolds him for as he claims they make him look foolish instead of scary.
Post-timeskip, Tanaka appears to have a bit more of a muscular build that most likely resulted from his career and also has let his hair grow out a bit in its natural dark color.
In A Party Reignited , he has dyed his hair a light color once more.

Loud, hotheaded, and easily angered, he is no stranger to picking fights. He is also somewhat of a slacker, as shown by his less-than-stellar work ethic in school and his usual lateness to practices. Despite all this, he is shown to be caring and supportive of his teammates, and even protective of his underclassmen. Tanaka doesn't take kindly to people who belittle others, as shown when he grows upset at Kei Tsukishima for trash-talking others during their first 3-on-3 match. In addition, he gets very excited and is easily won over when an underclassman calls him "senpai."
Once he gets fired up, he is usually unstoppable on the court and uncontrollably loud, as demonstrated by his over-the-top cheering after he scores or pulls off an incredible move. He also has the tendency to take off his shirt and spin it over his head when he scores a point in practice.
Tanaka is also someone with strong mental fortitude, not letting himself be brought down by things like being targeted or getting blocked during games. He seems to know that he can be an easy target for some people and has a lot to improve on, but instead of letting those things bother him, he gets fired up and keeps trying no matter what. However, even for Tanaka, things can be too much, and every six months or so, he starts to think he is nothing but mediocre, but he tells himself that thinking like that is just a waste of time.
Tanaka has a large interest in girls, as shown in the numerous posters of female idols that are posted up in his room. One girl in particular who he has a large interest in is Kiyoko Shimizu . He often approaches her and tries to talk to her, though his advances are usually ignored, which he claims turns him on. Tanaka usually looks out for her, alongside Nishinoya, especially during the Tokyo training camp and official matches when other teams take an interest in her.


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He has wavy light brown hair with matching-colored eyes and eyebrows. He is also quite tall and has a lean but muscular build. His eyelids are hooded and he is normally seen with a calm smile.
During middle school, he was shown to have had a buzz cut style [1] .
Post-timeskip, Hirugami's appearance remains relatively unchanged with only his hair appearing slightly shorter and thinner being the only difference.

Hirugami possesses a very calm and composed demeanor and is not easily distracted or fazed in matches, thus allowing him to take in and process all information on the court. He is also highly observant and calculating, as shown when he purposely targeted Asahi with a difficult serve knowing that the ace was already under heavy pressure to perform well [2] .
It is revealed that he used to be a perfectionist who strived to be the ideal player during middle school. He would feel guilty over every mistake he made and practiced intensely to make up for it. However, after a talk with Hoshiumi and realizing that quitting is an option, Hirugami moved on from his uptight personality to become more relaxed. As such, he is much more mature and calm compared to his other teammates, specifically to the other second-years, and is often seen taking care of Hoshiumi and keeping him from getting out of control. However, he is still shown to enjoy openly taunting both his teammates and opponents.


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He appears to be around the 30s. He has short blond hair and eyebrows. He is most often seen wearing the Aoba Johsai tracksuit.

He takes the matches and practices very seriously and is often seen yelling at the players, even over little things. He also seems to be respectful around other adults, especially Irihata.


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Saeko has a slender body figure. She is slightly under-average in height, and has short,  golden blonde hair and four earrings on her ear. Like her brother, her eyes are slightly slanted. She usually dresses casually, though with a rebellious touch, such as black leather, darkly colored tank tops, or a green top that exposes her midriff and cleavage. She also has two arm bracelets with metal spikes around it. She has worn light brown pants and a black belt [1] .
Post-timeskip, Saeko has cut her hair to a shorter length and keeps most of her bangs brushed to the right side of her face.

Similar to her brother, Saeko is loud, confident, outspoken, and while Tanaka may just look like a rebel, it has been hinted that Saeko was actually one since she herself stated that she "hung out with the bad kids" in high school. While she doesn't like studying, she passed her college entrance exam on her first try. Saeko is also seen to be quite the reckless driver, and according to Tanaka when you ride with her "safety and comfort are not guaranteed."
To match her loud and confident nature, and currently leads a taiko drum group that she takes to Nationals to cheer Karasuno and make up for her lack of cheer during the Shiratorizawa match. While Tanaka gets embarrassed by his sister's antics and signs of affection, the rest of Karasuno, especially Nishinoya seem to see her as a cool older sister type, and she often calls the first years by their first names.


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He has big, round brown eyes and thick brown hair. He wears a light green volleyball jersey with the number 2 printed on the shirt and carries a light brown bag.

Suzuki appears to be quite timid and lacks confidence in himself.


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Echigo has a shaved head, with thick, dark eyebrows, and narrow eyes. He's of an athletic build, standing at 183.2 cm.

As his team's captain, Echigo is a very composed individual and he knows how to easily get his teammates' spirits up. This trait of his seems to be admired by his teammates since Maruyama brings it up to motivate the team's second-years and Teradomari said that they could always count on Echigo to raise everyone's morals. Despite this, Echigo shows that he can also feel pressured during certain moments.


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Tendō has spiky, bright red hair, with eyebrows of a corresponding color. He also has large, downturned eyes giving him a sleepy looking expression. His irises are small and dark red, while the ends of his mouth curve into a slight smirk. He sports the standard Shiratorizawa uniform, is tall standing at 187cm, and has a medium build.
Post-timeskip, he mostly appears the same but now has shaved off his hair.

Tendō is cheerful and loud, though a bit sardonic. He enjoys teasing both his teammates and opponents, usually annoying the latter. However, when he gets into the game, he becomes a different, more intimidating person, relishing the look of defeat on people's faces when they are denied. He is also extremely confident in his blocking abilities, referred to as guess blocking, as his guesses are nearly always correct as a result of his sharp intuition and observation skills. Nevertheless, throughout the game he learns that his guesses sometimes may not be correct, and Hinata can read through them as well.
Tendō is also often seen by others to be quite creepy or odd. As a child he was picked on for this and sometimes not welcomed to join teams during practice. Becoming a middle blocker seemed to raise his confidence, and now he doesn't seem to mind being perceived this way.
However, he does seem kind and generous on occasions, such as when he asked Ushijima if they could let Hinata sleep in a room at the first-years intensive training camp at Shiratorizawa Academy or trying to cheer up Goshiki when he started crying. Tendō also seems to be quite a good friend, as post-timeskip, he even calls Ushijima to check on him, then gives him his own version of words of wisdom when the latter requires a pep talk.


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Okudake appears to be around the same height as Terushima . He has short, dark hair and has a reassuring presence. He is most often seen wearing the uniform for either the volleyball team or for school.

Similar to Daichi , Okudake is calm and levelheaded. While he encourages high spirits, he also tried to help his younger teammates realize they sometimes have to take things seriously in order to have a better outcome.


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He has neatly kept light caramel hair and swishy bangs. His eyes are round and brown, and he has thin eyebrows. In the manga, his hair is shown to be more silver-grey than brown. He has a bit of a soft appearance, making him seem sweet and kind, so he looks quite boyish, almost innocent, though his personality says otherwise. He is quite tall compared to the average person, but he seems about average for his team.
On the court, he wears the standard uniform of the Aoba Johsai High School team, with the number six on the back.
Post-timeskip, Yahaba appears to have changed his appearance very little, with only his hair seeming to be at a slightly shorter length.

He is a rather calm and carefree guy but can be serious and forceful when he needs to, such as when he lectured Kyōtani for missing practice and when Kyōtani was becoming unstable during the second match against Karasuno. Kyōtani also comments on how he thought Yahaba was a "more shallow guy," to which Yahaba agrees.
He is not worried about being a reserve setter, but on the contrary, he is cheering on his older colleagues with all his heart, and with them, he is losing to Karasuno High School. Sometimes, he is a bit fearful. According to Kindaichi , he also seems to be a bit shallow, as seen when he throws a ball in front of Yachi so that she would notice him during the Spring High Preliminary match [3] .


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Watari has tan skin, with grey eyes and a similar colored grey buzz cut. He is of an average height and medium build.
After high school, he has let his hair grow out a little.

He appears to enjoy being challenged, smiling when Nishinoya repeats the libero set that he had used during their previous match. He is shown to be gentle and supportive of his teammates, trying to cheer up Kyōtani after the latter misses a point, regardless of Kyōtani's lack of proximity with the rest of their teammates. Like Kindaichi , Watari is shown to be overwhelmed and inspired by Iwaizumi when he does or says something cool.


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Kita is of average height with an athletic build. He has dull brown eyes and thin eyebrows. His hair is short and light gray with black tips at the ends. His fringe is parted in the middle of his forehead, with one clump of hair hanging down in the middle just above his eyes. His typical attire consists of either his school uniform or practice clothes.

Kita has a very blunt way of speaking, similar to Ushijima , where he doesn't sugarcoat his words when voicing his opinion. Because of this, his teammates are often afraid to be on the receiving end of Kita's cold logic. Kita has a very mature way of thinking, saying that he tends to agree more with adults than his underclassmen, and goes as far as to have a logical reason for feeling happy and has stated that he does not understand the reason for being nervous.
Despite his outward demeanor, Kita cares a lot about his teammates. When Atsumu catches a cold, Kita tells Atsumu to go home to rest while also scolding Ginjima for praising Atsumu for not taking care of his health by continuing to practice.
On the court, Kita does what needs to be done and is confident in his skills, not in an arrogant kind of manner, but the type where he has faith that he will never screw up. He mentions that he does not feel nervous since there's no need for something you do routinely, including volleyball. He is also shown to be highly observant of his team and is very familiar with their good and bad habits when they play. This helps him to steer each player in the direction they need to go in order to perform at their peak. In addition to knowing his players so well, Kita is able to help cover any possible mishaps that occur.


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Ninomiya has a shorter to average height. He has greenish-brown eyes, brown hair and lighter skin. He is usually seen smiling and trying to motivate his team.


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Inunaki has short, light colored hair with bangs. He is of an average height and build.

Not much is known about Inunaki's personality, but he appears to be someone who enjoys teasing others, such as his teammates.


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Yokoyama is an older man with minor skin wrinkles. He normally wears long sleeved shirts under a vest, pants, and work shoes. He also usually wears a baseball hat that covers a balding head and has long sideburns that make many others refer to him as "Mutton Chops".

Yokoyama appears to be an avid fan of volleyball and appears to favor the Karasuno team. He is well known to criticize plays he feels were bad but cheer for the one's he thinks were good.


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Shoji seems to be of average height with short, dark curly hair. He appears to have a natural scowl/angry expression.


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He has dark ashy-brown hair he keeps combed back, and long, thin eyebrows of the same color. He has brown colored eyes. Yokote is of average height with a thin build.

While not much is known about his personality, Yokote seems to be similar to his teammates in being interested in picking fights although he is not shown doing this as much as the others.


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He has long, maroon-colored hair that is usually tied up at the top of his head, resembling a pineapple. His eyebrows are long and point vertically. He is of medium build.

Kawatabi appears to be very carefree and easily impressed and, like Hinata , gets flustered easily. He also gets distracted by pretty girls, which Takeru uses often to motivate him.


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Fukunaga has wide, cat-like eyes with small pupils. He has small eyebrows and short black hair that has notable cowlick stands at the base of his neck. His skin is extremely pale. On multiple occasions, he's shown with his hands in the air like a maneki-neko . He is also shown to slouch usually with a relaxed posture. His knees are also bent often making him look a little shorter or hunched over. It is also noted that when doing gestures he often uses both of his hands as seen when he waves, gives a thumbs up, or even the ok symbol.

Although he's a regular, he doesn't speak often. He has a few lines in the manga, and says "Yes" and "Okay" in anime. At Nationals he was even described by the announcer as the 'silent big point scorer'. During his first year, he stopped a fight between Yamamoto and Kenma by throwing a bucket of water over them to prevent the situation from escalating. This act caused Fukunaga to receive a lot of praise from his upperclassmen, and the respect of his fellow first-years.
He's fond of comedy and often thinks up of funny things to say but never tells anyone else so instead just laughs covertly to himself which sometimes earns him odd looks. Fukunaga is also shown to be very easygoing as he usually is not startled or changes his expression unless it is in excitement of the game. During the match with Karasuno, he was even seen listening to the stadium music and seemed unfazed by how the game was going. In a flashback, Fukunaga was shown clapping and cheering an exhausted Kenma, showing that he seems to be supportive and encouraging.


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Upon entering the first-year of high school, Hinata stood at 162.8 cm and grew to 164.2 cm halfway through the school year. He is the second shortest person on the Karasuno volleyball team, next to Nishinoya . He has unruly orange hair and brown eyes. His relatively thin build and short stature often lead him to be mistaken for a junior high (or, in some cases, even grade school) student. Hinata typically dresses in his Karasuno school uniform with a black jacket and black pants. Beneath his jacket is a beige or tan sweatshirt. In the first episode, he wore the green volleyball uniform from Yukigaoka Junior High .
During matches, Hinata wears his volleyball uniform—a black jersey and corresponding shorts with white and orange stripes on the sides. On the back of his jersey is his position number 10 (coincidentally, the same number that was worn by the Small Giant ) and his school's name written in kanji. On the court, he wears kneepads and white volleyball shoes with red accents.
Post-timeskip, Hinata was shown to have grown his hair out a bit during his third year but cut it around the time he went to Brazil. Hinata has undergone intensive training in Brazil. As a result of playing on the beach and following a strict diet and health regimen, Hinata has grown to 172 cm and developed a lean but muscular body.

Hinata has a cheerful and energetic personality. He is easily excited and can be quite loud, a trait second only to Nishinoya and Tanaka . For the most part, Hinata is very simpleminded which sometimes causes him to make rash decisions. However, he is also shown to be quite observant. He is capable of reading social cues and can be incredibly empathetic toward others' struggles. As such, he often says just what others need to hear to push themselves in the right direction. He is also noted to be a natural schmoozer, a quality that his teammates occasionally use to win someone over such as when Nishinoya agreed to help with Hinata's receives after being flattered by the first-year. His friendly and straightforward personality allows him to befriend even the quietest of people effortlessly, such as Kenma from Nekoma High and Aone from Date Tech High .
However, despite his generally bubbly exterior, Hinata is also shown to have a serious attitude, particularly when it comes to volleyball. His intense love for the sport is demonstrated through his impressive display of tenacity stemming from his constant desire to improve his abilities. As stated by Sugawara , Hinata plays with great fortitude in the face of adversity and thus doesn't give up easily during a match. [7] Hinata can also exhibit a very intimidating expression when people underestimate him or speak poorly of his team. Still, Hinata gets scared easily, especially by larger and stronger opponents. This prompts him to develop the habit of hiding behind his nearest teammate. However, he recovers quickly before confidently challenging their opponents.
In the beginning, Hinata is easily agitated before a match due to his lack of experience. He becomes so nervous that he would have an upset stomach or need to go to the toilet constantly. He also becomes clumsy as he would mess up his spikes or receives. Before Karasuno's first practice match against Aoba Johsai High , Hinata is so affected that he mistook Daichi and Kiyoko's attempt to comfort him as more pressure and short-circuited. [8] He only recovers after royally messing up and driving a serve into the back of Kageyama's head. Over time, Hinata becomes more apt at handling the pressure. Although still faint-hearted, Hinata has a considerably less severe reaction and can perform well during matches regardless.
Hinata, like Kageyama , does poorly in school since he, too, is preoccupied with volleyball. He once told Sugawara that ever since he'd entered high school, he had never scored in the double digits on any of his tests. [9] However, when given the necessary motivation and guidance, he devotes himself to his schoolwork in order to bring his grades up. Such a time this is seen is when he was at risk of not being able to attend the Tokyo training camp due to low grades and is shown to have improved his scores thanks to serious study time and help from Yachi and his team.


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Meian has mid-length, slicked back hair. He is quite tall and has a sturdy build.

Not much is known about his personality, but he appears to be responsible and hard-working as he is the captain of the Black Jackals and a skilled player.


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Anahori is a player of average height. He has short, light-colored hair with a fringe that converge at the center. He has large eyes with small pupils.

Anahori was shown to be fairly excited about getting to play in the match against Mujinazaka and was determined to show his skills. However, once he got onto the court, he quickly became pressured by Mujinazaka's blockers. Despite this, he was still able to play well until Akaashi returned to the court.


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Stojković appears to be a tall and strong woman with long, light-colored hair pulled into a ponytail. She is shown in her volleyball uniform, which is a white jersey with the number 9, dark-colored shorts, and white kneepads.


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Hondo is the second shortest Mujinazaka player, standing at 179.2 cm, being taller than Bishin , the team's libero. Despite this, he is still very tall. He has dark, wavy but neat hair and often wears a confident smile on his face.

Not much is known about Hondo's personality, but he seems to be someone who gets along with his teammates. Additionally, he is often seen with Ezota , as the two are both wing spikers.


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Slightly resembling a snake, he has a small build, thin face, short eyebrows and slanted eyes. He tends to stick his tongue out and has thick, dark hair with bangs which he keeps swept neatly to his left side.
Post-timeskip, Suguru is shown to have cut his hair to a much shorter style.

Suguru is a competitive person who enjoys mocking others, especially the members of Nekoma . However, he gets flustered and emotional when he is mocked in return, such as when Kuroo brought up his ex-girlfriend.
He is a cunning, manipulative person who uses a polite façade during matches to win the referee's favor; he would admit to net-touches and apologize loudly to bolster Nohebi's reputation, but use somewhat underhand tactics without the audience knowing, such as purposely spiking a ball at an opponent's face and using the referee's influence to get away with spikes that were originally in to be called out when blocking their view. During the match, he shows composure in analyzing the situation of the match, which is pointed out by the Nohebi coach.


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Akama has a brown buzz cut and long eyebrows. He is the shortest member of the volleyball team. Akama is usually seen wearing the Nohebi team uniform assigned for the libero, which consists of green shorts, and a white jersey with yellow and green accents.

Numai describes Akama as "too nice". He's often seen trying to calm his teammates down, but when all the third-years were all staring at Suguru , about to "attack" him after their loss, Akama was simply looking at his seniors with a sort of a fearful look on his face. Despite this, he doesn't try to stop his teammates when taunting their opponents, though he doesn't join them in their taunts. He also follows their lead when trying to gain the upper-hand for themselves in games by calling opponents spikes as landing out and blocking the referee's line of sight.


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Inuoka has a lean build and is amongst the tallest players on Nekoma's team. Hinata dubs him Lanky in their first match together before knowing his name. He has short, spiked upwards brown hair and identical brown eyes. In the manga, his appearance the same, with exceptions for his hair being blonde and his eyes being amber.
Post-timeskip, Inuoka mostly appears the same, but his hair is noticeably shorter.

Inuoka has a very bright, bouncy personality that is similar to Hinata 's. It has been mentioned by Coach Naoi and Kenma that he isn't a very quick thinker. Although he is very serious when playing volleyball, he is also really passionate about his position as a middle blocker and is especially enthralled when he plays against Hinata. He is also shown to be very caring and encouraging towards his teammates. Additionally, he is a very hardworking person, demonstrating this when he worked on his receives solely to manage to get a spot as a regular. Inuoka also does not appear to hold grudges as he does not appear too upset that he was later replaced as a starter by Lev and instead uses this as determination to not be outdone by his teammate.


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Yamashiro has features similar to Hitoshi Ginjima 's due to his short and spiky, sandy hair.

Not much is known about Yamashiro's personality.


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He has messy brown hair, and long, thin eyebrows. His eyes are heavily lidded which gives him an exasperated look. He is one of the tallest players on the team and has a thin physique.

Oyasu is much like several of his teammates in that he tends to pick fights with others, as seen when he tried to mock Tanaka. However, much like his teammates, he tends to back down during a match when he feels that there is no need to put more effort.


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He has dark grayish-green hair with a flyaway piece of hair sticking up at the top. He has large eyes with small, amber colored pupils. Yamaguchi is taller than average and has a thin build. This, coupled with his freckles, had caused him to be bullied when he was younger, [3] although he doesn't seem to be bothered by this anymore.
After joining the Karasuno volleyball team during games, Yamaguchi wears Karasuno's black, orange, and white uniform with the number 12 on the back. He also wears knee pads and white volleyball shoes with black accents. Outside of matches and practice, Yamaguchi wears a black gakuran, the Karasuno uniform.
By his third-year of high school, Yamaguchi is shown to have cut his hair to a shorter length. He kept this look after the timeskip.

Yamaguchi is a pretty shy person who relies on others early on, most likely stemmed from being bullied because of his appearance. Despite this, Yamaguchi is generally a nice person but does tend to join Tsukishima in teasing others, mainly Kageyama and Hinata . He does show that he is a loyal friend and a supportive teammate. Yamaguchi can at times be seen defending Tsukishima from things he believes were insults toward his friend.
Originally, Yamaguchi constantly doubted his abilities and had difficulty handling his nerves. It was through hard work and seeking mentorship through Shimada that he was able to better his skills and become more confident. By the time Karasuno had their rematch against Aoba Johsai in the semifinals, Yamaguchi has made exceptional progress in both his gameplay and emotions.


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He has dark ginger hair in the anime, while his hair is a lighter color in the manga. He has slanted, dark brown hooded eyes. He is very tall for a second-year and has a considerably large build. He can usually be seen with a flat expression or scowl.
Post-timeskip, he appears to have changed his appearance very little but now keeps his hair at a shorter length.

He doesn't talk to his teammates very often and appears mostly emotionless, only looking annoyed on occasion. He is generally seen to be a competitive person, cheering every time he scores and crying upon his team's loss to Karasuno. His upperclassmen have implied that Kawanishi is uncertain about himself or his abilities, with Ushijima telling him to gain more confidence moving forward and Tendō noting that he doesn't go for aerial battles unless he knows he can win.


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He has black hair that flicks up at the ends and similarly-colored eyes. He is of a short build, standing at 164 cm tall.

He seems to be an earnest but somewhat timid individual.


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Taira appears as a baby with light skin and light brown hair. He is usually seen in a ring sling that his mother, Ai, is using to carry him.


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Standing on 161.8 cm, Minamida is considered short for a volleyball player and is the shortest player on the volleyball team. He has ashy dark brown hair spiked upwards. His eyes are wide with small irises which are similar color to his hair, he has short eyebrows.

Minamida is a friendly person and tries to help his teammates stay positive. During the match against Karasuno, Minamida is hardworking and focused, brushing off when he hears spectators believe the team is being noticed simply because of Hyakuzawa .


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He has narrow eyes and neat black hair. He wears thin-framed glasses and a gray tracksuit as his coaching outfit.

Anabara appears to be a calm, lenient person. He allows his team to run its own practices and was initially accepting towards Hinata's participation in the summer camp.


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Hanamaki has light brown (at times considered almost pink-brown) short-cropped hair, revealing his forehead. His eyes are slightly beady and his face often has a bored expression. His eyebrows are short and slim. He is considered pretty tall for a high school student, but average among male volleyball players.
Post-timeskip, his appearance has changed very little with the most noticeable difference being that he let his hair grow out.

Hanamaki is usually calm and collected. He is observant and perceptive, able to read the game situation quite well, and doesn't talk much during games. Despite this, he does have a sense of humor, especially with the third-years, and generally gets along pretty well with the other team members. He is shown to be particularly close to Matsukawa . He's seen to flash the peace sign when Oikawa compliments him. However, Oikawa describes him to be a pessimist, even though he did this sarcastically.


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Aone is 192cm tall and always wears a serious expression on his face. People often confuse his expression with a glare when he looks at them. Alongside his light hair color and large frame, his most outstanding feature is his missing eyebrows.
Aone is most commonly seen wearing a Date Tech Volleyball Club's tracksuit, consisting of teal pants and a white/grey jacket with teal collar. During official matches, he first dons the jersey with the number 7 during the Interhigh. After the third-years retired, his number changes from 7 to 1.
Post-timeskip, Aone's appearance has changed very little with his most noticeable change being that his hair has grown slightly longer.

Despite coming off as intimidating from his physical appearance, Aone is actually very kind-hearted and even-tempered. He dislikes when his team members argue and is usually the one to stop them from escalating further, as shown when former captain Moniwa relies on him to stop Futakuchi and Kamasaki from fighting. He is also very respectful, which can be seen when he greets Hinata by bowing despite the latter being a year younger than him. Aone is shy around strangers and minds the opinion others have about him. He is almost always silent, thereby surprising his teammates when he talks.
During matches, Aone is calm and composed even during difficult situations. He is very determined and solely focused on stopping the opponents, taking his job as a blocker to heart. It is noted that Aone has a habit of "locking on" to other team's aces as they are his natural opponents [1] .


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Utsui has an average height but a solid build due to his occupation as a training coach. Although his exact height is unknown, he is considerably shorter than his son, Ushijima, and appears to be around the same height as Iwaizumi , who has yet to crack 180 cm. He has much lighter hair than black or dark brown and currently wears a short beard.

In contrast to the stoic Ushijima, Utsui is quite expressive, easily relishing over his son's accomplishments. He is also hinted to be a compliant person, as shown when he married into the Ushijima family and willingly renounced his own authority over family decisions.


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He has messy, dark brown hair and arched eyebrows with big, dark-colored eyes.

He seems to be very easygoing and somewhat careless. Like his teammates, he tends to play freely and only takes things seriously when Misaki pointed out how their free nature was working against them.


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Sasaya is seen to have spiky dark brown hair, with thick arching eyebrows that give him a sometimes serious expression. His eyebrows are noticeably longer in the anime than in the manga. He is one of the shorter players on the team and has a thin but lean build.
Post-timeskip, Sasaya's appearance appears relatively unchanged.

Sasaya tends to have a serious expression on his face, though this may be caused by his eyebrows. Despite this, he is actually quite friendly and is shown to be supportive of his underclassmen during matches.


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He has a light brown buzz cut and a slightly large build. His eyebrows are short but thick, and he has dark brown eyes.
Post-timeskip, he has grown his hair out a bit.

As the captain, he is the one that encourages and comforts his teammates during games. Like Hinata, he is very passionate about volleyball and was inspired to play by the Little Giant . Nakashima is also shown to be quite the good sport, acknowledging his opponents and their strengths and even complimenting Ennoshita when he had to take over for Daichi.
As an older brother, he often takes care of and plays with his siblings. Whenever his parents are too intimate, he has the responsibility of covering up his siblings' eyes.


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He is a young boy with a shaved head, large eyes, and slim pupils. He is seen wearing a shirt and shorts.

He appears to be an energetic young boy who is not afraid to state the obvious, even if it embarrasses his uncle.


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Yamamoto has short, thick eyebrows and a mohawk that appears to be dyed blond, giving him an intimidating appearance. He has cat-like eyes, similar to most of the other Nekoma members. He has a lean but muscular build. During a flashback at nationals, Yamamoto was shown to have had his hair in its natural color part way through his first year of high school.
Post-timeskip, Yamamoto still appears mostly the same although he appears to have let his hair return to its natural dark color.

Similar to Tanaka , Yamamoto is loud, hotheaded, and easy to anger. He's very proud of his position as the ace, though he acknowledges his shortcomings when it comes to power and qualities other aces have. He has a strong mentality, albeit he's easily riled up, and knows when to gather his bearings, exemplified in the match against Nohebi .
Despite his intimidating appearance, he's timid around girls and can't gather the strength to speak to them. Yamamoto also may be indifferent towards his studies as he's remarked that he knows some big vocabulary but can't spell them [1] . He is also respectful toward his upperclassmen and tends to poke fun at the other second-years or first-years.


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He has pointy dirty-blond hair which shoots upwards. His eyes are of a dull brown color.

Not much is known about Karamatsu's personality, but Akimiya describes the whole team as thugs who never back down from a fight, so it is safe to assume that Karamatsu acts somewhat similarly.


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In his mid-40s, Oiwake is among the older coaches shown in the series. He has black swept-back hair with narrow eyebrows. He usually dresses in Date Tech uniform. Oftentimes, he is seen with a stern or serious expression but does show joy when the team succeeds in a play.

Oiwake tends to be rather serious most of the time. During matches, he can be seen being incredibly focused on the game and his players and what they may need to improve on. When the team is able to shut down opposing attacks, Oiwake will at times openly celebrate or smile.


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Teshiro has a relatively small stature among volleyball players. He possesses short, light-colored hair and matching thick eyebrows. He is usually seen with a composed expression.
Post-timeskip, Teshiro has let his hair grow out slightly.

Teshiro has been shown to remain calm and collected during high pressure situations such as nationals. He also seems to be perceptive and observant as he noticed Kenma's change in behavior during the last set of the Nekoma vs Karasuno match. Despite this, Teshiro is not without faults as his inexperience as a first-year has meant that he easily falls for Hinata 's decoy abilities and has imperfect receives.


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He has thick, light colored hair that is styled back, bold eyebrows. He's around 160 cm tall and has a frail build but in his youth, he was very muscular and large. He is typically seen with a somewhat angry expression.
Post-timeskip, Washijō's appearance remains relatively unchanged. He does appear to have a more relaxed expression and can be seen smiling more.

As the head coach of a champion team, he's incredibly stern and doesn't hesitate to loudly chastise his players in the middle of matches; thus earning the name "Demon Coach". He gets angry very easily and is shown to be very stubborn. During the first years training camp, he continuously refused to allow Hinata to participate despite the latter's skills and subsequent improvement, basing his decision on Hinata's lack of height.
He is well known for preferring athletes with height and natural power, and has been said to go out of his way to look for those people to recruit. The players' background or personality means nothing to Washijō as he only cares about how they play; this way of thinking garners respect from some of his players who had been left out or looked down upon by their former teams.
However, he does understand the passions of youth. He himself said that he wouldn't turn down anyone who was willing to work hard. He just doesn't acknowledge their skill based on their physiological parameters.
Post-timeskip, he appears to be more relaxed but still shows great pride when watching Ushijima play.


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Onagawa is a young male with thick, unruly black hair and small, thin eyebrows. His eyes are slightly hooded and give him a rather sleepy appearance. While he is slightly taller than average, he is one of the shorter players on the team.

Onagawa's personality is not very detailed. In majority of his appearances, Onagawa appears to be rather quiet but hard working and on friendly terms with his teammates.


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Washio is tall and has an overall intimidating appearance with pushed-back dark hair, thin eyebrows, and a straight nose.
Post-timeskip, Washio's appearance has changed very little, but he now appears to have the lower half of his head shaved.

Washio is shown to be the strong silent type, only saying what is needed and spouting the occasional nugget of wisdom or encouragement to which his team takes to heart. He is also seen to be fairly considerate as he offers Yachi tea after she ate burned meat and has great confidence in his team's strength.


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Ōsado is a middle-aged man with short dark brown hair and appears to be of a heavier build. He is often seen with a laid-back expression.

He is noted to be a generally closed person, only showing emotion in rare occasions. Despite this, he can easily motivate his team and lessen their stress.


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Sokolov has light-colored hair and soft, friendly features. He has an athletic build and is the tallest member of the Schweiden Adlers' starting lineup.


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He has dark hair that flows downwards and several strands which stick upwards. He wears a light green volleyball jersey with the number 4 printed on the shirt and wears black kneepads.

Like the other first-years, Mori appears to be timid and unsure of himself.


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During his time in high school, Udai appears to be around less than 170 cm in height and has messy curly black hair in a similar style to Hinata. In Saeko's flashback, he is also seen with dark grey eyes. During games, he wore Karasuno's volleyball uniform with the number 10.
During the Final Arc, Udai is shown to have let his hair grow past shoulder length. Although excited throughout the Jackals vs Adlers game, he has signs of weariness that most likely resulted from the stress of upcoming deadlines for his manga series.

Saeko Tanaka described him as a mischievous person and one of the "bad kids" whom she would've gotten along with. [1] However, in the anime, she also claimed that he didn't stand out. [2] When on the volleyball court, he radiated an intense aura of confidence and pride in being his team's ace whom his teammates could rely on in games.
In the current day, he seems to be more relaxed and easy-going; possibly as a result of having retired from volleyball after high school. He doesn't show a strong attachment to his past title of the "Little Giant", freely admitting that he wasn't as strong as he used to believe and that players such as Kōrai Hoshiumi are better than he ever was. While watching the game between Kamomedai and Karasuno, he mostly exhibits a light-hearted enjoyment of both sides' abilities without appearing too concerned about the outcome of the match.


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He has a medium build with an above average height for a third-year high school student. His eyes are thin and long, and above them are eyebrows that ever-slightly curve. His has messy, dirty blond hair that forms two spikes above his ears.

He seems to not be a very talkative person as he says very little things during the Karasuno match. Like Shiroishi , he is usually seen with a frowned expression, but he is also seen smiling a few times.


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She is an elderly woman with wrinkled skin and short, light-colored hair that is possibly dyed as she has short, dark eyebrows. She is often seen with a kind smile.

Terano appears to be an easygoing and cheerful woman. She first appears when she joins her husband during the match between the Adlers and Jackals . Like Tanji, she finds enjoyment in watching Ushijima play.


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Kuroo is noted to be tall and lean with broad shoulders, well-built arms, and a muscular frame. He has narrow, hazel-colored (grey in the manga) eyes with cat-like pupils that make him appear sly and intimidating. His black hair is naturally messy and spikes upwards due to his bed head. He also has a fringe on his right side that partially covers his eye. As a result of his peculiar hairstyle, he is occasionally called "Rooster Head".
Kuroo is often seen wearing a black shirt, red sweatpants, and the Nekoma High jacket. During official matches, he wears the Nekoma uniform numbered with the number 1.
Post-timeskip, Kuroo's hair is now slightly shorter in length, and he now wears suits to reflect his position as a sports promoter.

Kuroo has a laid-back yet scheming personality and is considered a "provocation expert" by many. [2] He would actively provoke others and is unrelenting when dishing out snide remarks. This is demonstrated in the way he angers Tsukishima when the first-year blocker maintained a nonchalant attitude toward volleyball during the summer training camp. However, Kuroo is kinder and more genuine than what his exterior image conveys. After realizing he has overstepped a line, Kuroo seeks out and apologizes to Daichi about the provocation. Later on, proving that while he is a "provocation expert," sportsmanship is still important to him. [2] He also cares and respects his elder coach, Yasufumi Nekomata , immensely, enough to help Karasuno improve to fulfill Nekomata's dream of competing against each other at nationals.
According to Kenma , Kuroo was a shy and withdrawn kid who first moved into his neighborhood when he was eight years old. [3] He was quiet in front of strangers and awkward around Kenma at first, despite the two being close in age. Both of them bonded over video games and eventually practiced volleyball together. Slowly, Kuroo began to come out of his shell as the two got increasingly involved in the sport. He became a much louder and energetic person, made new friends at school, and started going out to play soccer with the other kids.
Kuroo is also shown to be a highly observant and intuitive person when it comes to both volleyball and other people. Even as a kid, he was incredibly mindful of Kenma's quiet, withdrawn personality, and had the sense to not drag him out to do something the boy didn't have any fun in doing. [3] In matches, his attentive nature as a middle blocker proves to be extremely lethal for Nekoma's opponents. He quickly tracks down and analyzes every move of the spikers, allowing him to put up a successful block and destroy the momentum of the opposing team.
Around his teammates, Kuroo is a reliable, strong captain, often responsible for lifting the spirits of the team when they are feeling down using sly quips. He seems to derive enjoyment from facing strong opponents and hides his frustration with sharp smirks and boisterous remarks, all the while scheming strategies to break down the opposing team.
Despite seeming sly and cool on the outside, Kuroo possesses a silly side that is on display when he belts out in loud obnoxious laughter and engages in frivolous conversation with Bokuto . [4] Kuroo also seems to either see himself as more of an old man or people only a year or two younger than him as children, as shown when he proclaims "Ah, youth" after seeing Inuoka and Hinata interact together and talking with Tsukishima. [5]


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Kageyama's height and impressively sharp glare are said to be his most prominent physical features and sources of attraction to several female classmates. He is of a lean but muscular build. He often emits an intimidating aura, which is heightened by the almost permanent scowl on his face. His black hair is cropped short, with a fringe that hangs just above his dark blue eyes. His typical attire consists of either his school uniform or practice clothes.
Post-timeskip, Kageyama has grown to 188 cm. His hair is now parted down the middle, similar to how Kunimi had his. By the end of the series, Kageyama now has short bangs that end just above his eyebrows.

Perpetually sullen, arrogant, and undeniably short-tempered, Kageyama originally came off as a typical overbearing perfectionist, caring only about winning and completely disregarding the opinions and well-being of his teammates. His habit of complaining about their performance and barking orders at them eventually led the other players in Kitagawa Daiichi to nickname him the "King of the Court," a constant reminder of the oppressive, egocentric attitude he demonstrated during his volleyball career in junior high.
Unbeknownst to the majority of his schoolmates and acquaintances, however, he is much more sensitive and childish than he appears to be; he simply does not know how to control his frustration, and hence expresses his thoughts and emotions in an inappropriate way. After everyone in Kitagawa Daiichi became fed up with him and abandoned his side, Kageyama was filled with genuine regret and developed an intense fear of being despised and mistrusted but refused to openly discuss his problem until Tsukishima confronted him about it.
Despite his inability to properly socialize, he sincerely wishes to do his best and is extremely passionate and dedicated when it comes to volleyball, to the point where he gets overly excited about nearly every successful move he pulls off with Hinata .
Since joining Karasuno , he has grown to be more respectful of his upperclassmen, as well as more accepting of people whose abilities and/or views differ from his own, and has come to once again understand the importance of teamwork and mutual trust in the sport he treasures so much. Additionally, this has also helped him regain his confidence as a setter. He has also come to realize that he doesn't call the shots on the court and has learned to give up control to Hinata and other spikers.
During high school, he still gets extremely angry when he is called by his nickname, "King of the Court", but by the Final Arc, he has changed greatly on how he views the nickname.


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Tokita is a young man with short, dark hair and a friendly appearance.

As he makes a single appearance in the series, his personality is not very detailed, but he appears to be friendly.


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As his team's libero, a position known for being held by smaller players, Wajima is Sarukawa's shortest known member. Because of his position, his jersey is of a dominant white rather than blue. Additionally, another thing that makes him stand out from the rest of his team is his wild brown hair.

Not much is known about Wajima's personality.


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Shiga has blue eyes that are partially covered by large, triangular eyebrows. He has short dark hair that he keeps styled upwards. Shiga posses a tall and muscular build. Like the rest of his team, he wears a red headband around his head during the match against Nekoma.

Not much is known about Shiga's personality.


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Heiwajima has short hair which is dark and spiky, along with a thin beard and goatee. During the match against the Jackals, he wears a dark jersey with the number 1 and dark shorts.


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Iizuna seems to have a youthful appearance with large eyes and a slim build. His hair is light in color, and he has small, thin eyebrows.
Post-timeskip, Iizuna has gained a more mature and broader appearance.

Iizuna appears to be very hardworking as when he was injured, he stated that he was frustrated because he did everything properly, which makes the injury and subsequent loss more frustrating. He is also likely a fairly responsible person considering he was the captain of Itachiyama.


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He is a young boy who is seen wearing casual clothing. He has short dark/brown hair.

What is known of his personality is that he is honest but becomes upset when doubted. He also seems upset at knowing his older brother has not been given a chance to play in a game despite being a third-year.


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She is a woman standing slightly taller than average with a thin build and has short, blond hair. In the anime, she is shown to wear a red headband.

Tsukishima's mother is a kind and dedicated woman, and often helps her sons however she can.


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Like most of Shiratorizawa, Goshiki is quite tall and has a medium build. He has black hair styled in a bowl cut manner, dark brown eyes, and matching colored eyebrows that thin out at the end. He holds a natural scowl for an expression and a sharp gaze.
Post-timeskip, his appearance has changed very little although he appears to no longer have the side bangs that framed his face and now has a splitting part in the center of his bangs.

Goshiki is hardworking, ambitious, and enjoys showing off. Nearly every time he pulls off a good move, he looks around in excitement, wondering if anyone saw him and occasionally being told off by Shirabu for this. He takes great pride in being the next ace of the team and tries to always carry himself in such a manner. However, this can also be a great weak point for him as he can become overconfident in himself or falter under pressure and begin making mistakes.
Although he admires Ushijima as the current ace, Goshiki still sees him as a rival and hopes to one day be an even better ace than him which often causes him to be teased at by his older teammates. Even when he has openly stated to Ushijima that he will prove that he is more fit to be the ace, Goshiki still accepts Ushijima's words of advice when genuinely given and was even moved to tears when Ushijima left the team to him when the third-years retired from the team.
Despite normally seeming serious, Goshiki is shown to respond to things his teammates say enthusiastically even if he doesn't understand what's being said to him as seen with his coach who speaks in the Miyagi dialect or when he uses phrasing Goshiki has never heard before. During the First Year Training Camp, Goshiki was quick to agree to extra practices when Hinata spoke highly of his line shots and later was not afraid to scold Tsukishima for giving him a poor set.


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He is very tall for a first-year student. He has light brown hair that hugs his face. His eyes are open wide, and his thin eyebrows are curved downwards. He is often shown wearing a smile on his face. Overall, his face exudes a gentle aura.

Tsuyoshi is a very timid and quiet person. He is also very emotional as seen when Karasuno High defeats Wakutani Minami High in the Quarterfinals of the Main Preliminary in the Spring High-Miyagi Prefecture Representative Playoffs.


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Iwamuro often wears a somewhat annoyed expression. He has short, light brown hair with his bangs slightly covering his headband.


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Oikawa has dark brown hair that is swept outwards and eyes of the corresponding color. Many people find him attractive, to the point where several girls follow him around. Oikawa frequently smiles or grins, although Iwaizumi notes that these expressions are rarely genuine. He tends to make victory signs or large waving gestures, which are often accompanied by broad smiles or a wink. Another trademark expression of his is sticking out his tongue while smiling and winking.
Oikawa is of decent height for a volleyball player, standing just over six feet. While on the court, Oikawa wears the standard aqua and white Aoba Johsai High uniform emblazoned with the number one. He also wears dark gray athletic shoes with blue details. He wears a white kneepad on his right leg, contrasting with the black one worn on his left and by the other players in the series. At other times, Oikawa dresses in the Aoba Johsai uniform, which consists of khakis with dark brown detailing, a cream-colored vest, a dark red tie, a lavender button-down shirt, and a white blazer. During practices, he wears an aqua shirt and white shorts. During the finals match between Karasuno and Shiratorizawa , Oikawa is shown to wear glasses but it's unknown if he truly needs them or not.
Post-timeskip, Oikawa appears mostly the same although his hair is noticeably shorter, and he has developed a slightly more muscular build.

Despite his flirtatious nature (which makes him famous amongst female students, much to Tanaka and Nishinoya 's envy) and childishness, Oikawa is an excellent, well-rounded player and is extremely serious about volleyball. He's known to have a "disgusting personality" amongst both opponents and his own teammates because of his smug and outwardly flippant attitude. Oikawa also frequently makes cheerful remarks but follows up with serious or intimidating afterthoughts. He is extremely intelligent and cunning and easily figures out both his teammates' and opponents' weaknesses.
However, on more than one occasion, Oikawa has been very attentive and caring towards others, but this is mostly seen with his teammates or people like Hinata while in Brazil.
Oikawa is ambitious and one-track-minded, but it's shown that he also has feelings of inferiority towards those he deems as naturally better than him, such as Ushijima and Kageyama . This is one of the main reasons he is known to push himself so hard. Oikawa also holds a grudge against Kageyama, whom he mockingly calls Tobio-chan. This is due to his feelings of inferiority surfacing when compared to Kageyama, who has been hailed as a genius setter since their time spent at Kitagawa Daiichi . Kageyama and Ushijima can also unintentionally bring out the more childish or rash aspects of Oikawa's personality.
To match his ambition, Oikawa works extremely hard and often endures vigorous solo practices after his normal practices with the team. In addition, Oikawa spends time at home watching past games of his rivals in order to observe their movements and patterns ahead of time and strategizing how to defeat them. Despite that, he still takes time off on Mondays for rest.
It was seen post-timeskip that Oikawa has had thoughts of giving up on volleyball, but whenever that thought occurs, something really fun comes along to remind him why he loves it so much. Showing that while he has seemingly endless ambition, he does occasionally have doubts, though they never overwhelm him.


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She is shown to be a young woman who shares a close resemblance with her son. She has medium length dark hair with her bangs combed to the left side of her head.

She appears to be a dedicated mother and willingly admits to her mistakes.


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He is taller than average with a medium build. He has black hair that he keeps styled upward, long eyebrows, and small pupils.

Majority of his appearances were during Shiratorizawa's match against Karasuno . He is mainly seen reacting to plays that take place.
After Shiratorizawa lost in the finals of the Spring Tournament Qualifiers, Ushijima addressed each player with advice of how to improve themselves and the team. Umeda was given the advice to become more consistent with his form and to not get through practices doing what he wished.


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The young boy is short in height with dark colored curly hair, short but thick eyebrows, and is seen wearing casual clothing and, later, a jersey with Ushijima's name during the Olympics.

He appears to be like many others his age in not being interested in volleyball until meeting Ushijima. He also seems to be bluntly honest in admitting he finds volleyball boring and will look for something more interesting. He seems to change his opinion on this as he later is seen watching Ushijima during the Olympics.


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Ushijima has dark olive-brown hair and matching olive-colored eyes. He usually has a stoic expression on his face and often looks rather intimidating. He has a large, muscular yet lean build and is fairly tall.
His representative team uniform is a sports jacket, gray on the sides but black in the middle. On his left chest is a small nametag with Japan and the Japanese flag.
Post-timeskip, Ushijima's appearance has changed very little.

Ushijima is a quiet and stoic individual, not speaking very often, and often maintaining the same fierce expression on his face which often gives him an intimidating appearance. One of Ushijima's most notable characteristics is his tendency to bluntly, but honestly, say what is on his mind, causing him to come off as tactless or rude. Due to his limited social skills and being incredibly earnest, Ushijima can appear awkward and unintentionally funny. He does not seem to be able to read people or certain situations very well, and often takes jokes and figurative language from others literally. Despite this, it is noted that when Ushijima does give actual praise or support, it is completely sincere as he never sugarcoats or minces his words.
He is immensely confident in his skills and does not ever doubt that he or his team will win to the point that when Oikawa bragged that he and Aoba Johsai would be the one's going to nationals, Ushijima genuinely thought that he was confused and corrected him that only one team is allowed to go. Ushijima seems to believe that cultivating one's talent is the most important thing for a player, as shown when he openly criticizes Oikawa for attending Aoba Johsai instead of the more powerful and successful Shiratorizawa despite his talents, claiming the former is like "infertile soil". Because of this mindset, he hates those with baseless and unfounded confidence, causing him to particularly dislike Hinata due to him declaring that he will beat Shiratorizawa despite his short stature, lack of skill, and attendance at an 'unknown school'.
When faced with a defeat, Ushijima appears to not let it bother him in the same manner most others would feel. Instead, he accepts any mistakes he makes and looks to improving himself further. He also appears to look forward to matches against challenging players, such as Hinata and Oikawa post-timeskip.


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She has a close resemblance to her son. Her hair is dark and kept short with a slanted edge and her bangs neatly combed from her face.

She appears to be a strict woman who cares greatly about her families' traditions as she appeared to be the one most determined to make Ushijima change his dominate writing hand.


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He has dark hair and a buzz-cut with bald stripes along the sides of his head and big, oval-shaped eyebrows. He is fairly tall and has a muscular build.
Post-timeskip, Kiryū appears mostly the same but no longer has the bald stripes.

Kiryū appears to have a tendency to over-analyze. He is shown stressing over the ulterior motive behind Bokuto eagerly greeting him prior to their match, even though Bokuto had no such motive. Despite being a top 3 spiker, Kiryū admits to not having confidence in his own abilities. In the past, he struggled with feelings of not being able to be the dependable ace his team needed. That part of his personality remained unchanged even in high school when playing against Bokuto brought out Kiryū's insecurities. However, he possesses a strong sense of responsibility to his teammates that drives him to improve and overcome heavy pressure.


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Onaga has very short, dark brown hair and a long face. He is one of the tallest first-years shown so far, standing at 191cm.
Post-timeskip, his appearance is mostly unchanged, although he has let his hair grow to a slightly longer length.

While not much is seen of his personality, Onaga appears to be a hardworking person who tries to help those around him.


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He has tousled black hair (which appears dark brown in the anime) and thick eyebrows. His most prominent feature is his mouth that resembles like a monkey's, which goes with his nickname, "Saru".
Post-timeskip, Sarukui's appearance has stayed relatively the same with the biggest change being he has grown his hair out.

Not much is known about Sarukui's personality, although, just like the rest of the team, he knows when to enlighten Bokuto when the latter is in a bad mood. He does appear to be hardworking an observant of those around him, as seen when he noticed Akaashi was overthinking things after their match against Morikawa High .


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Yaotome is slightly shorter than average. He has short, light-colored hair and a friendly appearance.

Not much is known about his personality, but Yaotome shows respect toward his former upperclassmen and excitement toward the upcoming game.


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His face is wrinkled but despite his age, he can walk around perfectly well without a hunched back or anything of the sorts. His hair is a light, blondish-gray, and he is often seen smiling. He usually wears a red jacket, a white shirt and red pants.

Nekomata appears to be a laid back and carefree person most of the time. He has been shown to be rather competitive and childish, especially in regards toward his longtime friend and rival Ikkei Ukai . He shows this same behavior towards Ikkei's grandson, Keishin Ukai , although it's mostly out of fun in teasing the younger Ukai of how much he looks like his grandfather or his coaching skills.
He becomes more competitive during matches but still maintains a calm persona. He often gives helpful words of wisdom to his team when needed but also trusts the players to be able to help and lead themselves. Nekomata is shown to care very much for his players and shows pride when they are able to make it through difficult situations as a team or individually.


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He has short, sandy blonde hair that may have been dyed, judging from his dark sideburns and eyebrows. He has a large, muscular build and is often seen scowling or yelling at someone, particularly Futakuchi.
Post-timeskip, he mostly appears the same although he appears to now be growing some facial hair.

He is loud, strict, and generally takes volleyball seriously. He often argues with and threatens Futakuchi , a problematic junior who doesn't show much respect for his seniors. He is quite competitive and belligerent. However, he is incredibly supportive of his team and often attended their official matches and practice matches with Moniwa and Sasaya after retiring.


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Nurukawa has brown hair that is cropped short, with a part of his fringe hanging above his eyes. He is tall and has a medium build.


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Yoshida is a young man with short black hair closely styled similar to Kageyama 's. He is tall with a medium athletic build.

Yoshida appears to enjoy bragging about his teammates, as he tries to intimidate Sugawara before the relay race.


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He has light, ash-brown hair with similarly colored eyes. He has a medium build.

Haga seems to be a carefree, energetic individual.


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Towada has a medium build and slick back, black hair. He's usually seen with a scowl or a smirk on his face which gives him an intimidating appearance.

Towada usually portrays himself as a tough individual but in reality is quite the opposite. He is quick to give up when in a seemingly difficult situation and will resign when faced with an overwhelmingly strong opponent. As such, he would not put in extra effort to fight for the win. However, he has proven to be capable of change. He was frustrated after seeing the former captain, Noboru Akimiya , desperately chasing after the last ball and later crying alone in the club room. [1] When further prompted by Akimiya, Towada decides to stop running away, a behavior he labeled as weak, and inspires his team to give it their all.
Off-court, Towada is a delinquent who likes to get into fights. He is seen fighting someone and later acting untroubled while Akimiya apologizes to the teacher. [1] It is implied that he has a softer side, as shown when he acts kinder and more affectionate toward Hinata after mistaking the latter for a middle schooler coming to support his older brother in a match. [2]


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Atema has wild, light colored hair. He has large tufts of hair in the center and both sides of his face slightly covering his headband. Additionally, Atema has somewhat large eyes.

When he is certain about something, Atema is not afraid to voice it, which sometimes leads him to misunderstand what others are feeling. Additionally, he can get quite frustrated when he makes a mistake. Despite this, he cares about his teammates, exemplifying this when he and the team's other second-year regulars were quick to react to Teradomari 's "mean" comment to Himekawa .


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Takachiho has black, spiky hair with his front fringe styled up, similar to Koganegawa . In the anime, his hair is a dark brown color. He has snake hooded eyes like the rest of Nohebi.

Takachiho seems to be a decent person despite his team’s habits. Along with Numai , he is the only third-year who isn’t seen taunting his opponents and he is often seen smiling when he’s with his teammates. Additionally, he is seemingly more supportive of his captain than the other third-years.


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Shibata has short, messy dark hair with thin eyebrows. He also appears to be slightly taller than average.

Although his personality is not very detailed, he appears to be a supportive teammate but also seems to know some of their personalities well.


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She has short, dark brown hair. She has round eyes that are a lighter shade of brown. She is of average height and has a thin figure; although her current concern lists that she is worried her thighs are said to be 'sturdy'.
Her clothing attire mainly consists of the Karasuno girls' uniform. When on the team, she wore the Karasuno girls' uniform that consisted of a sleeveless jersey and black shorts with white details.
Post-timeskip, Michimiya's appearance does not seem to have changed much.

Michimiya is shown to be a very active person, always smiling and cracking jokes. She is a very determined person, who cares a lot for her team, giving them motivational speeches and always tries to stay composed in front of them; she only cries when she's away from her teammates. However, she herself had stated that she isn't strict enough.
Around Daichi though she can become flustered and clumsy, repeating words to try and find the right thing to say.


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Yukie is a girl who stands at average height with reddish brown hair and matching colored eyes.
She's normally seen wearing a relaxed expression on her face, which some claim to be "critter-like", and she's usually seen wearing the manager's uniform for Fukurodani's volleyball team.
As of 2018, after graduating from Fukurodani Academy, her appearance has changed very little, for her hair has grown much longer in length.

Yukie appears to be a well-mannered, calm, relaxed, and mature individual, especially towards her team. She is also shown to have a great appetite and appears to eat anything that she can get her hands on.
This was seen during the barbeque at Shinzen High when she had a plate piled high with a variety of food during the barbecue and when she also took several onigiri rice balls and ate them in one go [1] .


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He appears to have curly light brown hair and a long face. He has a medium build and is the ideal height for a volleyball player standing just over 6 feet.

Not much is known about him, but he appears to be a carefree and friendly person. He shows a high level of interest in volleyball, being part of a neighborhood team, and seems to collect videos of volleyball matches. This habit is noted by Ukai, who often has Mori obtain recordings of Karasuno's opponents for him.


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He has messy, light auburn hair, brown eyes, and freckles. He also has a small build.
Post-timeskip, his appearance has remained relatively unchanged although his hair appears slightly longer.

He has a gentle personality and often looks out for Hinata, encouraging his friend whenever he's down. However, like Hinata, he was on the more timid and easily rattled side as he was seen being easily scared of Kageyama and his team.


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He has short, dark hair he keeps styled upward and is very tall for his age, standing at 189 cm tall. In the manga, his hair is slightly shorter than depicted in the anime.

Nagamatsu is a friendly but hardworking person. Unlike many others, Nagamatsu was not fearful of Ushijima but instead was excited to meet him. He is also shown eagerly accepting helpful advice from the coaches on how he can improve his playstyle. While Nagamatsu does not have much page/screen interaction with others, he is shown to be able to communicate well with those around him.


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Yumie is a short, elderly woman with a round face, short gray hair, and thick eyebrows. She is always shown with a gentle smile.

Yumie is a hardworking and kind woman. She taught her grandson, Shinsuke, the importance of doing things correctly and keeping things clean, because, as she said, "someone is always watching," referring to the gods. She is very supportive of her grandson.


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He is a young teen with short dark hair and appears to be slightly taller than average. He has large eyes with narrow pupils and small, thin eyebrows. He also has freckles across his cheeks.

Shōta is shown to be a hardworking teen and appears to not have any trouble communicating with those around him even though majority of those present were a grade above him.


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He has a black buzz cut and large, round eyes of a similar color. He is the ideal height for a volleyball player standing a little bit over six feet.
He wears the standard Date Tech High volleyball uniform in dark teal and white. His jersey number during the Interhigh Prelims was 12, and then it changed to 3 after the third-years retired.

Obara seems to be a nice and usually laid-back person. He usually is seen taking part in blocks and also complimenting Aone .


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He has neatly kept, light brown hair and wears glasses. His eyes are of a similar color and are framed by thin eyebrows. He appears to tape his fingers during games.

Komaki is a quiet and serious person but is also very supportive of his teammates, especially Hyakuzawa .


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Nishinoya is the shortest member of the team, standing at 159.3 cm (now at 160.5 cm as of chapter 207 ). Despite his shorter stature, he has a fairly muscular build. He regularly styles his wild black hair by ruffling most of it upwards, adding 10 cm to his height; the tiny tuft of hair that falls over his forehead appears to be bleached a dirty blond. His eyes are brown and slanted.
He tends to wear brightly colored shirts that typically have a random four-character idiom printed on either its front or back, such as " One-Man Army " or " Three-Point Headstand ". In games, he wears an elbow pad on his right arm in addition to his uniform, unlike the rest of the team.
During the fourth season, possibly due to the anime style change, his hair gained a lighter color and appeared to be a dark brown in some episodes.

Nishinoya is a very energetic and temperamental person. His boisterous nature and crazy shenanigans can attract unwanted attention quite easily, which often goes badly for him. Although he hardly ever worries about the consequences of his actions (and may even revert to violence to vent out his anger on certain occasions), he is surprisingly considerate of his friends' feelings and insecurities.
He has a quirky habit of spontaneously coming up with ridiculous names for the moves he executes while practicing receives. He is also unexpectedly shy when it comes to talking to girls he hasn't met before.
Like Tanaka , Nishinoya has a large interest in the team manager, Kiyoko . Together, they try to approach her but are usually ignored. They cause a bit of a ruckus when this happens and are usually scolded by somebody, most often Daichi . When the series officially introduces Nishinoya, he energetically approaches Kiyoko, which results in an off-screen slap. Nishinoya returns with a red cheek and a smile. [3] Tanaka and Nishinoya both like being called "Senpai" (or Upperclassmen in the English version) and dislike boys who have most of the attention from female admirers, like Oikawa .
Nishinoya can be extremely impatient, excitable and impulsive. As Tanaka puts it, "he simply gets too fired up for his good.". He doesn't bother to filter his words and is therefore prone to blurting out whatever he's thinking in a loud and tactless manner. In-game, however, his attitude changes drastically as he becomes incredibly focused and serious, remaining calm and doing everything in his power to provide the support his team needs until the very end. For this reason, everyone in the volleyball club respects him greatly. He is shown to be incredibly hard-working, once even continuously practicing more than 200 spike-block receives to the point that his legs stopped moving.
Although he displays an incredible feat of confidence and fearlessness countless times, Nishinoya admits that he was a "huge scaredy-cat" when he was a kid. [4] He had many fears, which resulted in his grandfather training him so he could overcome those fears, teaching him that behind every fear is a wasted experience, and telling him to never be afraid to ask for help whenever the fear doesn't fade. This reflected Nishinoya's tenacity and courageous façade during matches and served as an important matter in his character development sometime in the Nationals because he straightforwardly tells the team about his childhood without a doubt even though he is being pushed into a corner.


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Ogasawara is a young boy and stands at a short height. He was short brown hair that is styled similarly like Oikawa 's. He can most often be seen wearing a t-shirt and shorts.

He is a friendly and helpful person. He helps Ikkei during practices and is seen to become quick friends with Hinata and Yachi . Ogasawara is also inquisitive of things related to volleyball and occasionally asks Ikkei questions about certain play maneuvers when watching Karasuno play.


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Towering over 200 centimeters (6'7"), Hyakuzawa is said to be an extremely imposing figure. He is usually seen wearing a neutral expression until he gets fired up while playing volleyball. Hyakuzawa has short, black hair in a partial buzz cut near the bottom half of his scalp.
Post-timeskip, Hyakuzawa has remained mostly the same and has kept the same hair style but has let his hair grow a little longer and now keeps it styled upwards.

In contrast to his intimidating appearance, Hyakuzawa is very soft-spoken and kind. He also seems to be a serious and mild-mannered person, which can be seen from his respectful demeanor to his seniors. He doesn't react much other than a simple acknowledgement that he's listening even when his seniors openly praise and brag about him being an asset to the team.
Before his match with Karasuno, Hyakuzawa mistakenly believed that his natural height and power was enough to beat Karasuno, thinking volleyball was simple. Later, when Hinata proves him wrong, Hyakuzawa takes the initiative to seek out his senior to recant his words after being humbled.
Hyakuzawa also appears to have a strong sense of responsibility. He is aware of his own limitations and lack of skills, and it's due to this that he doesn't want to be a burden to his team. He is willing to do everything in his power to contribute. [1] Once he began to feel true competition when playing against Karasuno, Hyakuzawa can be seen getting more into the game and becoming more fired-up.


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Terushima has an undercut with spiky blond hair and a tiny tuft of hair that falls over his forehead. He has almond-colored eyes and short eyebrows the same color as his blonde hair. He also has a very athletic build. In the anime, he is consistently shown to have his ears and tongue pierced. He is usually seen wearing black studs on his ears and a silver stud on his tongue. The manga inconsistently shows Terushima to either not wear any piercings or only have his tongue and left ear pierced.
Post-timeskip, Terushima has changed his hair to now be parted over his right eyebrow, with most of his hair swept over to the left side of his head. He also appears to not wear his ear piercings, although it is not clear if this is due to his career.

Terushima is shown to be childish and extremely energetic. He's not one to take things seriously, as he even dismissed volleyball as something played for fun and didn't put much thought into the sport as he thought it wouldn't be as enjoyable. However, he has a change of heart after the match against Karasuno, realizing that playing seriously and winning gives much more satisfaction. He was shown to be rather assertive and persistent as he approached Kiyoko before the Karasuno vs. Johzenji match, continuing to ask for her number even after she politely refused.


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He has dark-grey hair that is shaven and thin eyebrows of a similar color. He wears a light green volleyball jersey with the number 3 printed in dark green.

He appears to be timid and unsure of himself at times. He lacks confidence in his abilities and doesn't seem to be very ambitious, as seen when he gave up right as the match against Kitagawa Daiichi began.


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Shibayama is the shortest player on the Nekoma team. He has slightly thick eyebrows, along with dark eyes. His hair is also jet black, and is parted in the middle.
In the anime, he has been shown wearing his red track suit and practice clothing. When in a match, he will wear the libero uniform of a white jersey top and red shorts.
Post-timeskip, his most noticeable change is that he has cut his hair to a shorter length.

Shibayama is shown to be shy, gentle, and somewhat easily rattled yet determined. While not being as talented as the other players on his team, he tries his best to help where he can. As the series progresses, however, he appears to be more willing to socialize with others and has more confidence in himself and his abilities.


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He has a short black hair that is always down that his bangs part by his left eye. His sharp eyes and constant frown gives him a scowled look. Slightly above his eyes are long eyebrows that get thinner as they get closer to his ears.

He does not show much expression whenever he's shown, except for when he cries after Wakunan loses to Karasuno .


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He appears to have dark shaved sideburns and red-brown hair spiked vertically upwards. He has short, thick eyebrows, and small pupils. Tazawa is slightly taller than average and has a muscular build.

Although his personality is not explored much, Akimiya has described the entire team as being interested in fights and portraying an intimidating image.


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Maiko has light brown hair. The left side of his hair is swept slightly upwards.

Maiko is seemingly a friendly person around his teammates and is supportive of them, exemplifying this when he and the team's other second-year regulars were quick to react to Teradomari 's "mean" comment to a distressed Himekawa and call him out.


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Sagae is quite tall for a first-year high school student. He has brown hair that he keeps spiked upwards and hooded eyes. In the manga, his hair is shorter in length than in the anime. His eyebrows are also noticeably longer in the manga than in the anime.

Sagae appears to be hardworking but still friendly. He and Akakura are quickly able to befriend Hinata during the First Year Training Camp.


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He has dark brown eyes and a tall, slightly muscular build. His hair is short, messy and blonde, but he has dark brown sideburns and eyebrows, which hints that he dyes his hair.

Takinoue has an upbeat personality and is flirty, as shown when he tried to impress the female spectators at Karasuno's matches once. He is incredibly supportive of Ukai and the Karasuno volleyball team and often does what he can to help them in any way possible; such as making a special video of their best moments during matches or helping gather funds.


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Kindaichi is a young teen who's quite tall for his age, being the tallest member on the Aoba Johsai team as a first-year. He has dark hair that sticks straight up which has earned him the nickname "turnip/onion-head" by Hinata who associates his silhouette with a turnip or onion when meeting him again by Aoba Johsai's toilets though it's implied that Kindaichi himself is unaware of the meaning behind the nickname. His face seems to be set in a scowl most of the time though it's more of a passive one rather than an intimidating glare like Kageyama's.
While most of his appearance has remained the same after the timeskip, his hair is noticeably shorter and the lower half has been shaved.

When playing volleyball, Kindaichi is open to feedback and willing to adjust his play to match his setter unless he feels the demands are unreasonable [3] . In the latter case, Kindaichi is not afraid to express his frustration and stand up for himself. He is also shown to be quite competitive during a game, especially when faced against Hinata and Kageyama .
Kindaichi is generally good-natured and gets along well with his teammates. He is very respectful toward his upperclassmen, especially Oikawa and Iwaizumi . In contrast to his tough exterior, he appears to be quite sensitive. He is deeply affected by the middle school feud with Kageyama while the others have moved on. It is implied that he feels responsible for their failed partnership despite having tried his best to match Kageyama's demanding tosses [4] . Even after their estrangement, Kindaichi still cares for his former teammate and has asked Hinata about Kageyama's well-being.


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Kosaku has short brown hair, thick eyebrows, and grey eyes. Despite him being taller than the average Japanese high school student, he is quite short compared to his teammates.

Not much is known about Kosaku's personality, but he seems like a friendly but competitive teammate, as he cheered Riseki on during his serve.


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Hakuba is a towering figure standing at 203.3 cm (6'8"), making him one of the tallest characters in the series. He has a large, muscular build. Hakuba has dark hair that is styled upwards on the top but has the lower half shaved.

He seems to be confident about his height and spiking skills. He enjoys teasing Hoshiumi , and shows reluctance when it comes to complimenting him on his setting prowess. When he started to compliment Hinata out of shock when seeing his extremely high jump, Suwa described him as a really nice person internally.


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Katō has a lean but muscular build. He has light colored hair, dark eyebrows and a short beard. He can normally be seen with a large smile.

Katō has a friendly personality. He is seen welcoming and helping Hinata when he first arrived and throughout his stay in Brazil.


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Yamiji appears to be of middle age with short grey hair that he keeps spiked upwards. He has thick dark grey eyebrows and is usually seen wearing square framed glasses. Yamiji seems of average height with a muscular build.

As the head coach, Yamiji takes things seriously most of the time, but he is also understanding and encouraging toward the players. He is also shown to have a silly side that is mostly seen when he and Bokuto chest bump when the ace makes a successful play. Despite this, he also tends to be annoyed when Bokuto falls into one of his mood swings.


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Michiko is a middle-aged woman with short, curly hair and a kind expression. She appears to be of average height and has a slightly fuller figure.

While her personality is not shown much, Michiko appears to be rather kind yet excited to play volleyball.


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Shimafu is slightly taller than average with a lean physic. He has a shaved head and wear glasses with a blue frame. He is only seen wearing a white t-shirt, green shorts, sneakers, and a pink sports jersey.

His personality is not touched on very much but Shimafu appears to enjoy playing volleyball and working to help the team get better.


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Karasuno's Vice Principal appears to be of middle age, slightly overweight and about the same height as Takeda . He has a balding head that he attempts to keep covered with a toupee. He also has a large mole on the left side of his nose.

The Vice Principal is known for being strict with the rules, such as stopping students from running in the school hallways and making sure students follow through with their supplementary exams.


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Akatani is of average height with a lean build. He has short, messy brown hair, long eyebrows, and narrow pupils. He is only ever seen wearing Shinzen's training clothing of a short sleeved white shirt, lime green shorts, and pink jersey bib.
His appearance in the manga is quite different as he has short, light-colored hair, a curved upper lip, and dark eyebrows that imply he dyes his hair.

Not much is known of his personality, but he does appear to have a passion for volleyball and was seen doing what he could to save the ball during the practice match against Karasuno.


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Abe is a young man with a nondescript face. He wears overalls and a cap, giving him the appearance of an ordinary, blue-collar worker. He sometimes wears a ski mask while killing.

Due to being partnered with the careless, drug-addicted Yamamoto, Abe is weary and frequently frustrated. He displays a high level of patience in dealing with his partner and picking up Yamamoto's slack throughout most of the story, and despite calling their partnership his greatest regret in life, Abe exhibits his own laziness in choosing to stay partnered with him rather than seeking out a replacement. He considers himself naive for choosing to trust in his partner repeatedly. He appears to understand the consequences of his actions in a way that Yamamoto does not, as he works hard to perform his job well and worries after the wrong target is killed. He favors guns as his primary weapon and handles his firearms skillfully.


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Akemi is a young woman who is depicted in sleepwear and with tousled hair. In the novel, her hair is described as being light brown, nearly gold. In the anime, her hair is dark red. Her fashion tastes imply that she cares about appearances.


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Kim is a bald, portly man with red-rimmed glasses and a small mustache.

Kim is an arrogant, cowardly individual. He responds rudely to questioning, but when confronted by an enemy with a weapon, he becomes fearful and defenseless. He lives in a high-class apartment and drives a flashy sports car, indicating that he is unafraid to flaunt his wealth and status, even if they are a product of his underground activities.


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Chegar is a nondescript foreign man with brown hair. He wears a business suit.

As someone without any notable skills himself, he survives by eliminating opponents for his organization across the globe. Chegar believes strongly in his organization and will do anything he can to make himself useful in the world he has chosen to live in. He is forward-thinking and has the qualities of a good leader, evident in his ability to make a place for himself in an organization that has little need for him while dealing with his employees' problems. Though the twisted personalities of both of his underlings disgust him, he believes in their abilities and accepts their faults. He expresses jealousy at Siva's hacking skills and annoyance at the way Siva wastes them, occasionally thinking about how much more he could accomplish if he possessed those same talents. If his own hacking skills were stronger, he would apply them to pursuits he finds meaningful, such as achieving justice and helping nations, rather than destroying people's lives.


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Enokida has dyed platinum blond hair with long bangs covering nearly half of his face. The cut makes his head resemble an enoki mushroom, hence the nickname Enokida. He is usually seen wearing a yellow parka with red skinny jeans and black-and-white checkered shoes.

Enokida is an aloof and playful individual. He is highly observant and able to see through most people's lies. According to Lin, he will "do anything for money, for good or bad reasons." Because he knows that people associated with the underground like himself will not have easy deaths, he believes in living a comfortable life and doing as he pleases. He is prideful and assertive when it comes to his abilities in hacking, and he will sell his services to anyone, even if by doing so, he knowingly puts his friends in danger. Even though he gives his friends fair warning, he has faith in them to survive the difficult situations he sometimes puts them in.
Aside from business, he is known to use his hacking skills for his own entertainment, such as toying with street lights in a certain radius or changing weekly regional weather forecasts.


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He has short, ruffled red hair and a scar from Lin running vertically over his black, artificial left eye. His right eye is brown, and he is usually seen wearing a black tank top that reveals the barcode tattoo on his upper right arm, paired with skinny jeans and designer sneakers.

Feilang is a skilled killer. He treats everyone casually regardless of their age or position and is noted to have an expressive and cheerful manner when speaking, but there is a certain madness to his demeanor. He enjoys outwitting his enemies and putting them through depraved situations that reflect those he once endured. His rebellious and twisted nature is due not only to his horrific upbringing, but because he excelled in that environment. As a leftover scar from his harsh upbringing in the killer training facility, he has a deep resentment for human trafficking and anyone who partakes in that business, going so far as using sadistic methods to punish them, which is demonstrated when he sells the young daughter of a former trafficker.
He is also a kleptomaniac, compulsively taking spoils from the bodies and surroundings of his victims, whether or not they might be valuable or useful to him. His preferred weapon is a lancet, a Chinese sword with a curved blade.


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Genzo is an older, balding man with sparse white hair whose face is lined with wrinkles. He is said to have had an old man's face even as a child, earning him the nickname "jii-jii" (old man) among his friends. In his old age, he insists that his face looks older than he really is, and true to his word, he retains some of the strength and speed from his youth.


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Gondo is a middle-aged man who wears a black suit with a neatly-tied necktie, sunglasses, and a beige trench coat. He has a deep voice and leaves a strong impression on his associates.

Contrary to the strong impression his appearance gives, Gondo is quiet and rarely initiates conversation, but he introduces himself if he learns the names of others. He is polite and always addresses others with respect. Once, he possessed a sense of morality, but he disposed of his morality when circumstances necessitated work in the underground. Though he is actually a kind-hearted man, he takes up killing out of desperation and without regret. He is very aware of his limited abilities, especially in assassination, but he is a quick learner, and following his consultant's advice goes smoothly. Because of his successes, he is filled with deep gratitude toward Nitta and will fulfill any favor to repay him.


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Shigematsu has short, dark brown hair and a mustache. He is usually seen wearing a suit.

He is a calm and patient man who has a high standard for justice. Well-acquainted with the high crime rate and the shady business carried out in the underbelly of Fukuoka , he has adopted the standpoint that in order to fight against criminals, it is necessary to become a criminal himself. As such, he frequently gives jobs to Banba to carry out when he cannot pursue a case beyond his public disposition.


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Ivanov is a huge, muscular man whose face bears several scars. He stands at over two meters tall and wears his light-brown hair in a crew cut. He has trained his body to be hard and impervious to weapons, and as such, knives do not work on him. Due to his suspicious and obvious appearance, he cannot stand bodyguard for his employer, who is nearly always in the public eye.

Ivanov's intimidating appearance contrasts with his kind and meek nature. He generally speaks in a soft murmur and jokes lightly with his companions, preferring silence over confrontation. Despite his kind personality, his size and strength allow him to excel as a killer. He is the most proficient at close combat in his group of hitmen. His specialty is strangulation, and his eagerness to take on work that will protect the mayor suggests loyalty, a desire to contribute to the team, and a penchant for killing. He shows hesitation when asked to kill outside of the parameters of his work, however, notably when the tasks of disposing of the body of one of Yusuke 's victims and killing Yusuke's friends makes him uncomfortable.


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Irasawa has a large build and blond shoulder-length hair. He has a poor complexion, with vacant eyes and hollow cheeks, and he wears a jersey. His appearance resembles that of a drug addict, except his addiction is to murder.

Irasawa has a cruel and twisted personality. Murder is both his vice and his hobby, and he enjoys it to the point that he cannot live without it. He seems incapable of enjoying or thinking of anything else and becomes restless when he has gone too long without killing. When given a target to eliminate, he will murder them for free simply to satisfy his own pleasure. Without a designated target, he will pick up homeless people to kill off the street, as he views them as trash.
When he fought as a boxer, Irasawa became used to being in the spotlight. As a killer, he has to avoid standing out, so he childishly seeks attention and praise for his kills from his employer. Instead of simply confirming when a job is done, he sends Chegar the video footage of his kill, to Chegar's dismay.
Irasawa also has a habit of pulling the front teeth of his victims post-mortem, collecting them in jars as a trophy to display his kills.


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Jiro has short brown hair, blue eyes, and a small goatee. He wears a white, striped shirt with a blue collar buttoned low over his chest. He hooks suspenders to his dress pants, with the right suspender over his shoulder and the left suspender hanging down around his waist.

Jiro is an okama and behaves and speaks in a stereotypically feminine manner. He holds an interest in fashion and style and is noted by Misaki to enjoy shopping.


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Martínez is a muscular man with tan skin who is said to be almost two meters tall. In official illustrations, he is bald despite being described as having a buzzcut with narrowly-shaved lines in the novels, and he has the letter S tattooed on both of his upper arms. His usual attire consists of a dark-colored tank top and pants with sandals, which the anime depicts as foam clog shoes. He occasionally wears a black leather jacket.

As a professional torturer, Martínez will employ any means necessary to inflict pain and fear upon someone deserving of it. Despite his occupation, however, he is kindhearted and sincere, noted to despise hurting and killing people. When compared to his other friends in the underground business, he has a level head and a much more grounded moral compass. He is approachable and supportive of his friends, often listening or offering advice, particularly for his close and long-term friend Enokida .
Martínez is openly gay, known to read love novels avidly and make comparisons between his books and current situations. He has stated that he likes younger, naive men who have no idea how the world really works, though he shows an extreme disgust toward pedophiles.


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Murase is a plain-looking young man who dresses in casual clothing. His hair is light in the manga and black in the anime.

Murase has a lazy, careless, and cruel personality. He regularly skips class, opting to drink and party daily, and he joins his friends in brutally beating another man while intoxicated.


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Kaori is a young woman with short, bobbed hair that hangs on the right side.

Kaori is described as a friendly hostess who offers Xianming Lin gossip and advice during the short time they work together.


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Saitoh has short brown hair, brown eyes, and is usually seen wearing a brown or green business suit with a red tie in illustrations.

He is often described as timid and fearful and is prone to tearing up under stressful situations. While he had been taught the necessary techniques of hand-to-hand combat and knife wielding at Murder, Inc., he has never made use of his training and has forgotten nearly all of it. To make up for his own inabilities, he often depends on others to help him resolve issues beyond his capabilities, such as being framed for murder or targeted by assassins.
Saitoh has a huge interest in and love for baseball. In his thoughts, he frequently compares current situations he is facing to particular set-ups that occur in baseball games. Because of a past incident where he accidentally hit a batter in the head with a pitch, he had developed the 'yips' and become unable to throw a ball, afraid he would end up hitting and injuring someone again. Although still timid and easily frightened, he overcomes this with the help of his new friends and is able to pitch again after the Mayor Harada scandal.