coach keishin ukai. off the court, ukai often appears lazy, unmotivated, or cynical, initially showing reluctance to take on coaching duties and preferring a quiet life running his family's store. on the court, he shifts completely. he scrutinizes gameplay with sharp observation, carefully calculating strategies and pushing his players to realize their full potential. prickly yet caring. passionate and competitive.

ittetsu takeda sensei. he refuses to give up on the team, working tirelessly behind the scenes to secure practice matches and recruit coach keishin ukai. despite having no initial knowledge of volleyball, he cheerfully takes notes, admits his limits, and constantly bows to show gratitude. poetic and inspiring. fierce when needed.

captain daichi sawamura. number one. third year. seventeen. five foot nine point six. wing spiker / opposite. he usually wears a gentle smile and handles pressure with a level head. he always puts the team first, keeping a close eye on everyone's well-being, grades, and morale. immovable authority. resilient leader.

kōshi sugawara. number two. third year. seventeen. five foot eight point six. vice captain, setter, primary substitute setter. often called the "mom" of the team by fans and teammates, he constantly lifts morale, encourages underclassmen, and ensures players like kageyama feel supported rather than guilty. he reads the flow of matches exceptionally well, noticing small details about his teammates' habits and inventing clever tactics or hand signals to give larasuno an edge. selfless resilience. hidden depth and mischief. fierce and playful. has surprising authority.

asahi azumane. number three. third year. six foot zero point seven. wing spiker / ace. he is quiet, kind, and respectful to everyone he meets, often acting shy despite standing over six feet tall. unlike other aggressive aces, asahi struggles heavily with self-doubt, fear of failure, and the crushing weight of expectations. deeply relatable.

yū nishinoya. number four. second year. sixteen. five foot two point seven. libero. nishinoya is loud, hyperactive, and rarely worries about the consequences of his wild antics. he loves giving ridiculous names to his volleyball moves, such as "rolling thunder". while he is short in stature, his confidence transforms him into a reliable and fearless defensive anchor during matches. he constantly boosts his teammates' morale. beneath his crazy shenanigans, he cares deeply about his friends' feelings and insecurities. He is fiercely protective of his teammates, especially asahi azumane. surprisingly shy.

ryūnosuke tanaka. number five. second year. sixteen. five foot nine point eight. wing spiker. he loves acting tough, showing off, and teasing opponents, often pulling funny or scary faces. he fiercely protects and supports his teammates, taking great pride in being a dependable upperclassman for the first-years. unlike players with freak-show talent, he views himself as "average," using setbacks and pressure to fuel his drive rather than crush his spirit. earnest & soft-hearted.

shōyō hinata. number ten. first year. fifteen. five foot four. middle blocker. he is loud, easily excited, and constantly moving, possessing an infectious "can-do" attitude that lifts up everyone around him. despite being short for a volleyball player, he uses his explosive speed, massive vertical jump, and sheer hunger for growth to challenge opponents. while he can be airheaded or make rash choices due to simple-minded thinking, he is deeply observant of people. He reads a room well and instinctively knows what to say to motivate others.

kei tsukishima. number eleven. second year. fifteen. six foot two point one. middle blocker. he keeps his emotions controlled and rarely shows open excitement. he uses dry humor and teases his teammates, especially hinata and kageyama. he studies the other team's habits and relies on smart strategy instead of raw power. he speaks his mind directly, which can sound rude or mean.

tadashi yamaguchi. number twelve. second year. fifteen. five foot ten point seven. pinch server. he is very timid, often relying on his close friend kei tsukishima and doubting his own volleyball skills. driven by a desire to not be left behind by his teammates, he seeks out extra training on his own time with makoto shimada to master his jump float serve. he is a warm friend who cheers enthusiastically for his teammates, though he occasionally joins tsukishima in lighthearted teasing of players like hinata and kageyama. resilient.