The following is a list of characters from Haikyu!!, a manga and anime series created by Haruichi Furudate. The story takes place in Japan and follows the boys' volleyball team of , which is located in Miyagi Prefecture, in the Tōhoku region. Its mascot is a crow, from karasu, and its colors are black and orange. The Karasuno High volleyball team is referred to as the "Flightless Crows" or "Fallen Champs", due to the team's history as a powerhouse that has fallen from grace. They have a long-standing friendly rivalry with Tokyo-based Nekoma High School. Within its own prefecture, Karasuno's main rivals are Aoba Johsai, Date Tech, and Shiratorizawa Academy. Karasuno uses an all-black banner with the word "fly" printed in white. On their journey to restore their school's reputation and qualify for the Japanese national tournament, the players from Karasuno High interact with other teams and form long-lasting relationships along the way.
Main characters
Shoyo Hinata
Played by: Kenta Suga (2015–2018), Kotaro Daigo (2019–present)
is a first-year student at Karasuno High School and the main protagonist of the series. Despite his short stature, he is inspired to play volleyball at Karasuno after witnessing a player of similar height called the "Little Giant" leading the Karasuno team to a national tournament. After an unsuccessful stint in middle school, Hinata joins the Karasuno team, where he butts heads with fellow first-year setter Tobio Kageyama. Though lacking in technique and general game knowledge, Hinata's speed and vertical jump allow him to act as a decoy to mislead opposing teams, earning him a position on the starting lineup as a middle blocker. Post-timeskip to adulthood found him a member of the MSBY Black Jackals in 2018. During the 2021 Olympics, he was a member of the Japan Men's National Volleyball Team. As of 2022, he is a member of the Asas São Paulo of the Brazil Super League. A distinguishing feature of Hinata is bright, messy orange hair.
Tobio Kageyama
Played by: (2015–2017), Tatsuya Kageyama (2017–2018), Ryunosuke Akana (2019–present)
is a first-year student at Karasuno High School. Though an exceptionally diligent and strategic setter, his ruthless desire to win and his authoritarian leadership style had put him at odds with his volleyball teammates in middle school, earning him the pejorative nickname "King of the Court". Despite his hostile relationship with Shoyo Hinata, the two form an unusual setter-spiker partnership that earns them notoriety in their prefecture. Regarded by others as a "volleyball genius", Kageyama is famous for his pinpoint accuracy when setting, as well as his ability to utilize his spikers to their maximum potential. With his and Hinata's skills combined, they formed a special "quick attack" that outwitted many opponents. Off the court, Kageyama is typically polite and has good intentions but has poor social skills and difficulty expressing himself. Post-timeskip to 2018, he became a member of the Schweiden Adlers. As of 2021, he's a current member of Ali Roma in Italy's Serie A. He is a member of the Japan Men's Volleyball Team.
Kei Tsukishima
Played by: Ryotaro Kosaka (2015–2018), Ryosuke Yamamoto (2019–present)
is a first-year student at Karasuno High School and the volleyball team's tallest player. A middle blocker, he is known for his calm and clever blocking style by which he quickly analyzes and reacts to opponents' plays. His condescending attitude and tendency to make snide remarks puts him at odds with both his own teammates (particularly Kageyama and Hinata) as well as members of opposing teams. Despite being a key member of Karasuno's defense, Tsukishima struggles due to his lack of devotion to the sport and inability to understand why others are so invested. His closest friend is fellow first-year student Tadashi Yamaguchi, who refers to him by the nickname "Tsukki". Post-timeskip, he is a college student and plays as middle blocker for the Sendai Frogs.
Tadashi Yamaguchi
Played by: Kairi Miura (2015–2018), Yoshinari Oribe (2019–present)
is a first-year student at Karasuno High School. The only first-year on the team not to make the starting lineup, Yamaguchi serves as a backup middle blocker as well as a serving specialist due to his adoption of the float serve technique. Though generally friendly and good-mannered, he sometimes teases his teammates, due to his close friendship with Kei Tsukishima. Yamaguchi appears to idolize Tsukishima, which stems from Tsukishima scaring off bullies when they were children. A running gag in the series involves Yamaguchi defending or complimenting Tsukishima, Tsukishima telling him to shut up, and Yamaguchi apologizing. Post-timeskip, he is a college student and plans to work for an electronics company.
Daichi Sawamura
Played by: Keita Tanaka (2015, 2018), Kentaro Akisawa (2016–2017), Sho Higano (2019–present)
is the captain of the volleyball team and a third-year student at Karasuno High School. A wing spiker and dependable receiver, he functions as one of the team's defensive pillars. He is a resilient and kind leader who encourages the team both on and off the court. Though Daichi is usually friendly and approachable, he occasionally adopts a "scary" demeanor when disciplining his team, terrifying his teammates. He is close friends with Kōshi Sugawara and Asahi Azumane, having joined the volleyball team with them as first-years. Post-timeskip, he works as a policeman for the Miyagi Prefectural Police.
Kōshi Sugawara
Played by: Hiroki Ino (2015–2017), Naoki Tanaka (2018), Ryu Ichinose (2019–present)
is the vice captain of the volleyball team and a third-year student at Karasuno High School. Sugawara acts like the team's mother figure and looks after the juniors. Sugawara has a positive mindset and is also nicknamed "Mr Refreshing" by Oikawa. Originally the teams starting setter, he was replaced by the first year genius setter, Tobio Kageyama. Despite this, he holds no hard feelings toward Kageyama and remains supportive of both him and the rest of the team. Sugawara is very supportive of the team and is put into a game when the team morale is low as he is good at lifting spirits and predicting opponents' gameplays. Post-timeskip, he works as an elementary school teacher.
Asahi Azumane
Played by: Justin Tomimori (2015–2018), Yuya Fukuda (2019–present)
is a third-year student at Karasuno and a wing spiker. Known as Samurai Man. Physically the strongest member of the team, he is considered the "ace" of the volleyball team. Though mild-mannered and timid, his stature, strength, and long hair make him appear older and more intimidating than he is, leading players from other teams to speculate that he is in fact a grown man who has been held back. Post-timeskip, he works as an apparel designer in Tokyo.
Yū Nishinoya
Played by: Shohei Hashimoto (2015–2017), Yuto Fuchino (2017–2018), Yuma Kitazawa (2019–present)
is a second-year student at Karasuno High School and the team's libero and defensive specialist. Along with Tobio Kageyama, he is considered one of Karasuno's two prodigies, having won the prefecture's award as "Best Libero" during junior high. The shortest player on the team, Nishinoya is loud, energetic, and deeply passionate about his position as libero. He is often seen with Ryūnosuke Tanaka, both of whom are regularly disciplined for their antics. Post-timeskip, he is seen to be traveling around the world.
Ryūnosuke Tanaka
Played by: Kouhei Shiota (2015–2018), Ko Kanegae (2019–present)
is a second-year student at Karasuno High School and a wing spiker. He is loud, fierce, and aggressive, but deeply respects his seniors and looks out for the first-years. He is known for his tendency to pick fights with other players who disrespect Karasuno, which results in him being disciplined by Daichi or Sugawara. He harbors feelings for the team's manager, Kiyoko Shimizu. Post-timeskip, he works as a personal trainer and is married to Kiyoko Shimizu.
Chikara Ennoshita
Played by: Kazuma Kawahara (2015–2018), Yushin Nakatani (2019–present)
is a second-year student at Karasuno High School and a wing spiker. Though not a starting player, Ennoshita displays leadership skills to the point that he is made team captain after Daichi graduates. He once ditched volleyball practice for a few months in high school, but then came back to volleyball after missing it. Post-timeskip, he works as physical therapist.
Hisashi Kinoshita
Played by: Sean Osada (2019–present)
is a second-year student at Karasuno High School and a wing spiker. He is not part of the starting lineup. Post-timeskip, he works for a train company.
Kazuhito Narita
is a second-year student at Karasuno High School and a middle blocker. He is not part of the starting lineup. Post-timeskip, he works in a reality firm.
Kiyoko Shimizu
Played by: Shizune Nagao (2017–2018), Satomi Ohkubo (2019–present)
is a third-year student and the head manager of Karasuno's volleyball club. Formerly a track-and-field club member, she agrees to manage the volleyball team at Daichi's request. Though aloof and quiet, she cares deeply about the team and its success. Her physical attractiveness results in unwanted advances from members of opposing teams and makes her the target of Nishinoya and Tanaka's unyielding affection. Post-timeskip, she works at a sports store and is married to Ryūnosuke Tanaka.
Hitoka Yachi
Played by: Ami Saito (2017–2018), Julie Yamamoto (2019–present)
is a first-year student and the assistant manager of Karasuno's volleyball club. Kiyoko recruits her to take over managing the team after she graduates. Extremely anxious and shy, Yachi routinely overthinks her interactions with the team, but serves as a strong pillar of support. Post-timeskip, she is a college student and plans to work at an advertising design company.
Ittetsu Takeda
Played by: Shige Uchida (2015–2018), Kenta Kamakari (2019–present)
is the Japanese literature teacher at Karasuno and the faculty advisor of the volleyball team. While he has no experience with volleyball, he takes notes about everything he learns and supports the team to the fullest. Enthusiastic and persistent, he pesters Karasuno alumnus Keishin Ukai for weeks until he agrees to coach the team.
Keishin Ukai
Played by: Tsuyoshi Hayashi (2015–2018), Ken Ogasawara (2019–present)
is a Karasuno volleyball team alumnus and the coach of the Karasuno volleyball team. The grandson of Karasuno's previous coach Ukai Sr., he initially refuses to be the team's coach until he witnesses the players' potential during a practice match, which also impresses him because of Hinata and Kageyama's quick attack. While not coaching, Ukai works at his family's convenience store, which the volleyball team frequents.
Characters from rival schools
Aoba Johsai High School , also called for short, is a private high school located in Miyagi Prefecture. It is a powerhouse school whose boys' volleyball team ranks in the top four in the prefecture. They are known for their strategic yet aggressive playstyle. According to Coach Keishin Ukai, they are a worthy match for Karasuno, calling them Karasuno's "arch-enemy" within Miyagi. They are a powerful and balanced team whose individual players are noted to be strong enough to become the aces of any other team, had they not joined Aoba Johsai. Many of its players are graduates from Kitagawa Daiichi Junior High. In recent years, Aoba Johsai has been consistently qualifying for the finals of both the Interhigh and Spring High tournaments, but are always defeated by Shiratorizawa. They are bolstered by their captain, Tōru Oikawa, a talented setter able to draw out each player's full potential on the court. Their team colours are white and turquoise, and their banner says "Rule the Court".
Tōru Oikawa