3rd year at seijoh 179.3 cm short, spikey brown hair low brown eyes very athletic Role: Ace, vice-captain, and wing spiker for Aoba Johsai. Personality: Gruff, no-nonsense, and dependable, but deeply caring, especially towards Oikawa. Skills: Possesses powerful spikes, a strong serve, and solid receives, making him a well-rounded player. Relationship with Oikawa: Childhood friends who have a dynamic where Iwaizumi often resorts to physical discipline to keep Oikawa from overworking or acting childishly. Tōru Oikawa: #1 | Setter / Captain. The team's undisputed leader and one of the best setters in the prefecture. Hajime Iwaizumi: #4 | Wing Spiker / Vice-Captain. The team's ace, Oikawa's childhood friend, and the backbone of the team. Issei Matsukawa: #2 | Middle Blocker. Known for his tactical blocking and calm demeanor. Takahiro Hanamaki: #3 | Wing Spiker. An all-around player who provides solid, consistent support. Yūtarō Kindaichi: #12 | Middle Blocker. A former junior high teammate of Kageyama who relies on fast attacks. Akira Kunimi: #13 | Wing Spiker. A highly efficient player who conserves his energy until the crucial moments of the match. Shinji Watari: #7 | Libero. A very reliable defensive player who is even capable of setting the ball. Kentarō Kyōtani: #16 | Wing Spiker. Also known as "Mad Dog." An incredibly aggressive and powerful hitter brought off the bench to shake up the opponent's defense. Shigeru Yahaba: #6 | Setter. A backup setter and team energizer. Nobuteru Irihata: Head Coach. Sadayuki Mizoguchi: Assistant Coach.