Top 10 Players in Haikyuu!

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 has captivated viewers around the world since its debut. With its intense volleyball games and diverse cast of characters, there's a lot to love about it. From powerful aces to talented lifters, the characters in Haikyuu! made the series what it is today. However, some characters stand out as some of the best players in the series. These players made significant contributions to the series and were some of the most exciting to watch.

From talented setters to reliable sweepers, the players on this list have unique qualities that set them apart from the rest. Whether it's their exceptional skills or unwavering passion, these players left a lasting impression on the Haikyuu! Fandom. This article will take a look at the best players in the series and explore the unique traits that set them apart from the rest.

10 Tetsuro Kuroo

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Kuroo is the captain of Nekoma High School's volleyball team, the "destined rivals" of Karasuno High School. He is renowned for his excellent reading blocking skills, which allow him to stop powerful serves from attackers like Bokuto, one of the top five in the country.

Kuroo is also a skilled offensive player, a skilled all-rounder on both offense and defense. With his “Personal Time Difference Attack”, he is able to confuse opposing blockers by altering the timing of his jump. He uses his blocks to pressure opponents and make catches easier for his team by narrowing or blocking an attacker's path.

9 Yu Nishinoya

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Nishinoya is among the five second-year students on Karasuno High School's men's volleyball team. As a libero, his defense is notable due to his quick reflexes, extraordinary stamina and flexible arms. He can make seemingly impossible saves, even using his feet to save a ball during Karasuno's first game against Date Technical High School and later during the game against Nekoma High School.

After a short adjustment period, he is able to take serves and cuts from powerful opponents such as Toru Oikawa, Wakatoshi Ushijima, and Atsumu Miya. Nishinoya is known for his innovative techniques, such as the “Rolling Thunder” and the 'libero toss', which sets him apart from other liberos. His reputation as the team's keeper is well deserved, given his proficiency as a sweeper and his consistency in seeing his team through to the end.

8 Korai Hoshiumi

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Hoshiumi was one of the players invited to the Japan Youth Intensive Camp. He is an excellent all-rounder, known for his speed, agility and high endurance. He is compared to the “Little Giant” due to his height and impressive jumping power. Despite his size, he can block opponents and overcome taller blocks with his unique running technique.

Korai's jump serve is a force to be reckoned with. His jabs have a lot of power behind them, making them difficult to receive. He has a wide repertoire of attacks such as feints, slashes, straight attacks and crosses, all of which he executes impeccably. Additionally, he showcased his natural lifting skills at the Japan Youth Training Camp, even though his regular position is wing forward — a testament to his versatility.

7 Kotaro Bokuto

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Bokuto is one of the top five aces in the country, playing as the ace and captain of Fukurodani Academy's prestigious volleyball team. His athleticism and dedication to training earned him a lot of praise. His impressive strength and technique allow him to easily break through two-person blocks. His accuracy is also remarkable, landing straight cuts and crosses with enough power to penetrate the tightest gaps between blockers.

His powerful slashes make him a match for any blocker, even one of the best like Tendou. In the game against Mujinazaka, he single-handedly helped his team come back from a six-point gap. Bokuto is without a doubt a formidable server with a jump serve that packs punch and destabilizes defences.

6 Kiyomi Sakusa

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Sakusa is one of the best aces in the country. Although he rarely appears in the anime, his reputation precedes him. With his extraordinary technique, accuracy, and cut, he is shown to be an intimidating force. Against Fukurodani, he managed to drive the ball out of bounds past a triple block with a powerful cut. He stands out due to his incredibly flexible wrists, which allow him to rotate his spikes and serves, making them more difficult to block and receive.

Sakusa is a formidable defender as well. He is highly skilled at digging, and his defensive capabilities are on par with a Libero. His specialty is blocking serves, and he can take serves from powerful players like Kageyama and Ushijima.

5 Shoyo Hinata

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Hinata serves as one of the defensive midfielders on Karasuno High School's volleyball team. Despite his clumsiness, he is an incredibly athletic player, praised for his incredible speed and reflexes, as well as his seemingly endless stamina. He capitalizes on these qualities on the court, using his impressive leaps to compensate for his small stature. His quick movement and explosive jumps give him a huge advantage on the court, allowing him to score points before his opponents can mount a defense.

He is nicknamed the "Ultimate Distractor" for his ability to attract the opponent's attention, allowing other forwards to score more easily. His signature move, quick attack, along with Kageyama, makes him an invaluable player for the team. Hinata's main asset is her willpower and determination to win. Her passion for the sport and mental resilience are unmatched, and no other character has seen such a huge growth in her volleyball skills.

4 Toru Oikawa

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Toru Oikawa is a highly skilled player and one of the best in the prefecture, notable for his powerful and accurate jumping serve that he perfected from a young age. Oikawa's serves are pinpoint accurate, specifically targeting an opposing team member or a space between two players, often resulting in an ace serve.

His talent lies in his natural ability to extract the maximum potential from his teammates: finding weaknesses in opposing teams and making precise passes that are easier for his teammates to attack. He is also skilled at pulling off surprise moves at unexpected times, a method he does not often use to surprise opponents.

3 Tobio Kageyama

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Tobio Kageyama is the starting setter for Karasuno High School's men's volleyball team. He was one of the few freshmen chosen to attend the All-Japan youth training camp. His presence on the court instantly elevates Karasuno High School to the competitive realm they had previously fallen from. Kageyama is nicknamed the “King of the Court” for his remarkable technique and knowledge of the game. He is a gifted player in all areas, capable of executing every skill in the sport with precision.

As a setter, Kageyama can determine the trajectory of the ball and throw it to the desired location from any angle. He considers the attacker's preference and adjusts his lifts accordingly, allowing him to create the famous fast attack with Hinata. Kageyama also has a flair for saving throws and serves, which he has used against formidable teams like Aoba Johsai and Shiratorizawa.

2 Atsumu Miya

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Atsumu Miya is a second-year student at Inarizaki High School and the starting setter for the boys' volleyball team. He is Japan's top high school setter and server. His sets have great precision and consistency, designed to make life easier for forwards. He is also highly observant, learning Kageyama and Hinata's signature move and coordinating with his twin brother Osamu to recreate the God-Like Quick.

Atsumu is an absolute force to be reckoned with. His play style allows him to perform fast and unpredictable powerful slashing and floating serves. He has mastered both the spiked serve and the floating serve and frequently produces ace serves. Atsumu is an expert at putting pressure on opponents and has the power to completely dominate any court.

1 Wakatoshi UshijimaHaikyuu!

Ushijima Wakatoshi is unstoppable on the court. The third-year student and captain of Shiratorizawa Academy's men's volleyball team is renowned for his strength and stamina. His powerful cuts are practically unstoppable, as he easily manages to break through opposing blocks and receptions. His high point of contact, as well as his ability to extend his time in the air, give him an extra edge against defenders. His most powerful weapon is being left-handed, which gives his jabs a unique spin, making it difficult for opponents to parry.

Ushijima's jump serve is particularly effective and did significant damage during the game with Karasuno. His skill set is unparalleled – he's one of the best opposing forwards in the program, one of the best spotters, and an excellent blocker and defender. His impressive stamina allows him to consistently execute powerful cuts and serves throughout the game. Ushijima is number one among aces in Miyagi Prefecture and is among the top three in the country – a true testament to his strength and skill.