Chapter Summaries

Karasuno prepared for its first Spring High match as Coach Ukai used a highlight video to steady the team, while Kuroba Hayato helped Tanaka reunite with his childhood friend Yōka. The chapter ended with Kiyoko encouraging Hitoka and Kirizaki to cheer for the team and promising they would talk again after Karasuno won tomorrow.

• Asahi, Hinata, and Hitoka struggled with nerves during warm-ups, while Coach Ukai reassured the team that he had a special way to build their confidence.
• Coach Ukai showed the players Takinoue’s highlight video, and the team grew excited as they watched their best plays and Hayato’s spikes.
• Ennoshita sent Kageyama and Hinata out for a run with Tsukishima following them on a rented bicycle, while Sugawara and the others stayed at the hotel.
• Hayato met Yōka in the fitness room and brought her to Tanaka, who recognized his childhood friend and became flustered during their reunion.
• At the hot spring, Kiyoko told Hitoka and Kirizaki about her track scars and Hayato’s encouragement, then invited them to call her Kiyoko and promised they would talk again after the match.

Karasuno attended the Spring High Volleyball Tournament, overcame travel and venue complications, and began its opening match against Tsubakihara Academy. Hayato’s powerful serving and Hinata and Kageyama’s Hyper Attack gave Karasuno an early 4–1 lead before Tsubakihara called a timeout.

• Karasuno arrived at the National Championship, where Hinata reunited with Tenai Yōka and Hayato greeted Komori, Bokuto, and other familiar players before the opening ceremony.
• Teacher Takeda guided Karasuno to its warm-up gym after train service was suspended, and Kirizaki stopped a child from accidentally taking Hinata’s backpack at the station.
• Hayato noticed that Kageyama’s sets were affected by the unfamiliar venue, and the two adjusted during warm-ups before Karasuno faced Tsubakihara Academy.
• Hayato opened the match with three consecutive service points, then missed his fourth serve as Tsubakihara finally gained the ball.
• Nishinoya received Tsubakihara’s serve, and Hinata scored with Kageyama’s Hyper Attack to put Karasuno ahead 4–1.
• Tsubakihara’s coach called a timeout to steady his players, while Coach Ukai told Karasuno to stay composed and control the set.

Karasuno dominated Tsubakihara Academy with strong blocking, defense, and Hayato’s attacks, building an 8:2 lead. After the timeout, Hinata’s serve went out, and Teradomari prepared to serve for Tsubakihara.

• Daichi served at Teradomari, but Nishinoya dug Teradomari’s cross-court spike, allowing Kageyama to score with a surprise attack.
• Tsukishima blocked Tsubakihara’s attacks, and Hinata anticipated Teradomari’s line shot before helping Karasuno score through Tsukishima.
• Hinata saved a tipped back-row attack, Tanaka kept the rally alive, and Hayato scored Karasuno’s eighth point to trigger the technical timeout.
• Tsubakihara’s coach reminded the team of last year’s defeat, and Echigo rallied his teammates to keep playing normally.
• Hinata served out of bounds after the timeout, giving Tsubakihara the serve, and Teradomari prepared a Jump Float Serve.

Karasuno maintained a commanding lead over Tsubakihara Academy in the first set, with Hayato’s spike extending their advantage. Watching from the stands, Kirizaki realized how happy cheering for the team’s dreams made her and joined the crowd in supporting them.

• The commentators noted Karasuno’s 16:9 lead and praised Kuroba Hayato, Kageyama Tobio, and Hinata Shoyo for their play.
• Kageyama’s serve went out of bounds, and Hayato, Tsukishima, and Hinata reacted to his mistake.
• Tanaka received Tsubakihara Academy’s serve, Kageyama set the ball to Hayato, and Hayato beat a three-man block with a spike that landed deep in the backcourt.
• Tsubakihara Academy’s coach recognized Hayato as Karasuno’s formidable ace after watching his attack.
• Kirizaki remembered how she had become involved with the Volleyball Club and realized that supporting other people’s dreams made her happy.
• Kirizaki shouted encouragement for Karasuno, and Uki invited her to cheer with everyone.

Kinoshita’s nervous float serve went out, but Karasuno’s players quickly regained control, and Hayato’s powerful serve put them at set point. Tsubakihara Academy called its final timeout to plan a defense as Hayato prepared to serve again.

• Coach Ukai substituted Kinoshita in to serve, but Kinoshita’s attempt to target Teradomari sailed out, and Tsukishima, Narita, and Sugawara comforted him.
• Coach Ukai noticed Kinoshita’s frustration and encouraged his hunger to improve as Tsubakihara Academy scored two points before Hinata and Kageyama struck back.
• Karasuno’s formation brought Nishinoya onto the court, and Hayato’s serve slammed into Tsubakihara Academy’s backcourt to give Karasuno set point at 23:17.
• Tsubakihara Academy’s coach called the team’s final timeout, and the players discussed spreading their defense to handle Hayato’s accurate serve.
• Hayato predicted that Tsubakihara Academy was in trouble and said his next serve would end the first set as his teammates joked about treats he would owe them if he failed.

Karasuno won the first set against Tsubakihara after Hayato scored with a powerful back-row spike, despite his serve being received. As the teams prepared for the second set, Coach Ukai decided to put Asahi in, and Hayato encouraged him to shine alongside Karasuno’s other ace.

• Tsubakihara’s libero received Hayato’s serve, and Teradomari’s cross-court attack was saved by Nishinoya.
• Kageyama set Hayato for a back-row attack, and Hayato’s spike overwhelmed Tsubakihara’s defense to end the first set.
• Coach Ukai praised Karasuno’s performance, while Nishinoya noted that his sets still needed improvement.
• Hayato reassured the first-years and confirmed he would keep his promise to treat the team to food.
• Coach Ukai chose to put Asahi in for the second set, and Hayato exchanged a fist bump with him.

Asahi returned to Karasuno’s lineup for the second set against Tsubakihara Academy, struggling at first to find his rhythm before scoring with a powerful spike. The set remained close as both teams resumed play after the technical timeout.

• Coach Ukai’s lineup put Asahi on the court in place of Tanaka, with Nishinoya rotating in to receive Tsubakihara’s serve.
• Asahi mishit Kageyama’s set, and Teradomari scored Tsubakihara’s opening point by shooting past Tsukishima’s block.
• Asahi apologized to Kageyama and promised to score on his next chance.
• At 7-6, Nishinoya set to Asahi during Karasuno’s simultaneous multi-person attack, and Asahi drove the ball past Tsubakihara’s block for a point.
• Karasuno reached the technical timeout at 8 points, and both teams returned to the court ready to continue the close set.

Tsubakihara Academy brought in first-year Aoi Himekawa to serve, but his first attempt struck Teradomari in the back of the head. As Karasuno and Tsubakihara fought through the second set, Himekawa was called in again at 22:20 after his coach encouraged him to serve without fear.

• Tsubakihara Academy narrowed Karasuno's lead to three points but could not take control of the second set.
• After Tsubakihara gained the serve at 15 points, the coach sent first-year Aoi Himekawa onto the court for his official-match debut.
• Himekawa's underhand serve struck Teradomari in the back of the head, prompting the referee to stop play and both teams to tease and reassure the players involved.
• Karasuno reached the second technical timeout at 16 points, then continued trading attacks with Tsubakihara as Asahi and Hayato scored from Kageyama's sets.
• At 22:20, Tsubakihara sent Himekawa in to serve again, and the coach told him to stop worrying about mistakes and try to become a hero.

Aoi Himekawa used his Ceiling Serve to score twice and tie the match at 22–22, forcing Karasuno to adjust its defense. After the timeout, Karasuno kept the rally alive with Nishinoya’s save and Asahi’s one-handed spike.

• Himekawa opened his serving run with a Ceiling Serve that Daichi misjudged under the gym lights, giving Tsubakihara a point.
• Himekawa served again, and Daichi and Hayato collided in their attempt to receive it, tying the score at 22–22.
• Coach Ukai called a timeout, told Karasuno to communicate, and asked Nishinoya to handle the Ceiling Serve.
• Hayato touched Himekawa’s third serve but sent it out of bounds, so Nishinoya dove to save it and called for Asahi.
• Asahi leaped toward Nishinoya’s save and spiked the ball over the net with one hand.

Karasuno and Tsubakihara fought through a tense second set, with Himekawa’s serve run halted by Tsukishima and Asahi bringing Karasuno to match point. Tsubakihara rallied behind Maruyama’s receive and Teradomari’s attack, which met Karasuno’s three-man block as the chapter ended.

• Asahi turned his spike into a tip, but Himekawa rushed forward to save the ball before Teradomari scored and put Tsubakihara ahead 23–22.
• Himekawa served again, and Nishinoya received his Ceiling Serve, allowing Karasuno to launch an attack that Tsukishima finished through a late block.
• Echigo told Himekawa to prepare for the third set, and Himekawa regained his resolve as Karasuno won back the serve.
• Asahi scored a service ace with a Jump Float Serve, bringing Karasuno to match point.
• Maruyama received Asahi’s next serve, and Echigo set to Teradomari, whose attack met Karasuno’s three-man block led by Hayato, Kageyama, and Tsukishima.

Tsukishima blocked Teradomari’s line shot to secure Karasuno’s victory over Tsubakihara Academy in the first round of the Spring High National Championship. After the match, Karasuno thanked its supporters and reunited with former captains, who praised the team and met its talented juniors.

• Tsukishima predicted Teradomari’s line attack and blocked it, giving Karasuno the point that clinched the second set.
• Karasuno defeated Tsubakihara Academy 25–17 and 25–23, ending Tsubakihara’s tournament run in the first round.
• Daichi led Karasuno in thanking the supporters, then reflected on how focused and nervous he had been during the match.
• Tashiro Hideki and Kurokawa Hiroki met the Karasuno players in the hallway and congratulated them.
• Hayato told Tashiro that he was 192 centimeters tall, and Sugawara explained that Hayato and Kageyama were promising talents.

After Karasuno’s match against Tsubakihara, Daichi and Sugawara talked with former teammates Kurokawa and Tashiro, who encouraged the third-years to win their next match. Karasuno watched Nekoma defeat Kiyokawa High School, then Hayato went with Hinata and Yamaguchi to buy souvenirs and helped Yamaguchi pick out a shirt for Tsukishima.

• Daichi explained how Hayato, Kageyama, Hinata, and Tsukishima had joined Karasuno, and Sugawara told Kurokawa and Tashiro about Hinata challenging Ushiwaka.
• Kurokawa encouraged Karasuno to keep working hard and win their next match, and the third-years answered seriously.
• Karasuno watched Nekoma’s defense wear down Kiyokawa High School, and Nekoma won the first set 29–27 and the second 25–21.
• Hayato joined Hinata and Yamaguchi on a trip to the merchandise stalls after Hinata decided to buy a T-shirt.
• Yamaguchi chose a “Mollusk” shirt for himself and a “Herbivore” shirt for Tsukishima, and Hayato split the cost of Tsukishima’s shirt with him.

Hayato watched Fukurōdani win before meeting Hoshiumi Korai at the merchandise stalls, where Hinata immediately saw him as a rival. The chapter ended with Hinata eager to watch Ōtai High School’s match, while Hayato stopped him from running off and told him to call the others.

• Hayato took a photo with two fans, bought a black T-shirt printed with Lion's Charge, and went to watch Fukurōdani play with Hinata and Yamaguchi.
• Hayato cheered Bokuto on, and Fukurōdani rallied from a point behind to win the match.
• Hayato, Hinata, and Yamaguchi ran into Kageyama at the merchandise stalls, where Hoshiumi arrived to buy a T-shirt.
• Hayato and Kageyama greeted Hoshiumi, and Kageyama introduced him to Hinata and Yamaguchi as an Ōtai High School player from the Youth Team camp.
• Hinata and Hoshiumi sized each other up, and Hinata claimed to be 165 centimeters tall and have a maximum touch height of 335 centimeters.
• Hirugami Sachirō came to fetch Hoshiumi for Ōtai’s match, and Hinata asked to watch it before Hayato stopped him and suggested calling Daichi-senpai and the others.

Karasuno watched Kamomedai defeat Chikuida, and Hinata was captivated by Hoshiumi Korai’s all-around skill despite their similar height. After the match, Hinata stopped to hear Hoshiumi’s interview, while Hirugami anticipated that the reporter’s question about facing taller opponents would anger him.

• Karasuno’s players watched Hoshiumi dominate Kamomedai’s match with powerful attacks, blocks, serves, and receives.
• Tsukishima praised Hoshiumi’s jumping and blocking, prompting Hinata to move closer to the court to watch him.
• Tanaka compared Hoshiumi’s versatility with Hayato’s, and Hayato said he trusted his teammates to cover his weaknesses.
• Kamomedai defeated Chikuida by a wide margin, and Hinata paused to listen as a reporter interviewed Hoshiumi.
• The reporter asked Hoshiumi how it felt to play against opponents taller than him, and Hirugami worried that the question would make him angry.

After Hoshiumi’s defense of his abilities encouraged Hinata, Karasuno finished its first day at Spring High and met Nekoma outside the gym. The teams joked together, and Tanaka awkwardly reunited with his childhood friend Tenai Yōka.

• Hoshiumi told a reporter that being short was no reason someone could not play volleyball well, and his words inspired Hinata.
• Hirugami made Hoshiumi apologize to the reporter, and Hinata bowed to Hoshiumi before returning to Karasuno’s rest area.
• Hinata reassured his teammates that he was glad he had come to Spring High, and Coach Ukai led Karasuno out after the day’s matches ended.
• Kuroo greeted Karasuno, and the players from Karasuno and Nekoma exchanged jokes and greetings.
• Hayato called out to Tenai-san, prompting Tenai Yōka to approach Tanaka and congratulate him on winning the first round.
• Tanaka struggled to speak with Yōka while the two teams watched and teased them.

After Karasuno encountered Niiyama Girls and Yōka greeted Tanaka, the team returned to the hotel and reviewed its next match against Inarizaki. Coach Ukai outlined Inarizaki’s dangerous players and serving strategy, leaving Karasuno preparing for Miya Atsumu’s versatile attacks and serves.

• Yōka briefly spoke with Hayato and wished Karasuno luck before she and Niiyama Girls left; Kuroo and Daichi exchanged greetings with their teams.
• Sugawara, Asahi, and Hayato discussed Niiyama Girls’ status as the Interhigh champions, while Karasuno teased Tanaka about Yōka.
• Coach Ukai and Teacher Takeda praised Karasuno’s victory, reviewed the team’s mistakes, and introduced Inarizaki as its next opponent.
• Coach Ukai warned Karasuno about Ojiro Aran’s power and Tsukishima Akiteru’s defensive instincts, and explained how Hayato could help create chances for Hinata.
• Kageyama and Hayato acknowledged Miya Atsumu’s precise, hitter-friendly sets, while the team discussed the threat of his jump serves and Float Serves.

Karasuno reviewed Inarizaki’s players ahead of their match, then met Niiyama Girls at dinner and arranged to discuss a future practice match. Hayato recognized a Niiyama player beside Yōka as Goshiki Tsutomu’s sibling.

• Hinata and Kageyama discussed the possibility of facing the top two teams, while Sugawara and the others laughed at their confidence.
• Coach Ukai introduced Inarizaki’s Miya twins and warned Karasuno about their coordinated attacks.
• Fujita Yoko introduced herself and Natsukawa Yuka to Daichi, Sugawara, and Hayato, and the captains agreed to find an opportunity for a practice match after the National Championship.
• Yōka’s teammate encouraged her to speak to Tanaka, and Yōka explained that Tanaka had helped her when they were children and introduced her to volleyball.
• Hayato told Daichi that the girl beside Yōka resembled Goshiki Tsutomu, and Natsukawa confirmed that Kaoru was his sibling.

Hayato learned about the Goshiki siblings and later intervened when Tanaka met Yōka outside the hotel, helping him discover that the man with her was her cousin. After encouraging each other to focus on the next day's match, Tanaka returned inside resolved not to lose either his chance with Yōka or the match.

• Fujita Yoko confirmed that Goshiki Kaoru was Goshiki Tsutomu’s sister, and Hayato told Kiyoko about the siblings.
• Hayato ate with Ennoshita, who said he understood Karasuno needed its strongest players for the tournament.
• Hayato followed Tanaka outside and watched him run into Yōka, who appeared to be waiting for someone.
• Terada Koji arrived, and Yōka introduced him as her cousin, easing Tanaka’s concern that she was meeting another man.
• After Terada left, Yōka told Tanaka how much she had improved at volleyball, and they promised to do their best the next day.
• Tanaka decided to focus on the match while refusing to give up either possibility.

Karasuno prepared for its second-day match against Inarizaki, whose coach and players quickly established a rivalry with them. After changing into their orange second uniforms, Karasuno stood ready as the first match neared its end.

• Karasuno jogged and hurried through its warm-up, while Coach Ukai challenged Inarizaki coach Taro Omi over how the team should practice.
• Yamaguchi spotted Announcer Machino interviewing Inarizaki captain Shinsuke Kita, but Tsukishima discouraged him and Hinata from trying to get into the shot.
• Miya Atsumu greeted Hayato and Kageyama, then provoked Hinata; Kageyama defended him, and Hayato joined in the challenge to settle things on court.
• Hitoka reported that the first match had reached the middle of its second set, so Daichi and Coach Ukai stopped warm-ups and called Karasuno to change uniforms.
• Karasuno changed into orange uniforms for the match against black-uniformed Inarizaki, and Hinata praised Nishinoya while Kiyoko complimented Hayato.

Karasuno faced Inarizaki in the National Championship amid the opposing team's overwhelming band and cheering squad. Miya Atsumu opened with an ace, but Daichi and Nishinoya correctly called his next serve out as Karasuno earned the serve.

• Daichi set aside his nerves and told Karasuno they would show Inarizaki what they could do.
• Karasuno entered the venue and was startled by the scale of Inarizaki's brass band and cheering squad.
• Shinsuke Kita led Inarizaki onto the court, and both teams prepared to begin the match.
• Daichi lost the coin toss, so Miya Atsumu served first while Nishinoya rotated onto the court for Hinata.
• Atsumu served an ace as Inarizaki's fans cheered, then Daichi and Nishinoya called his next serve out and won Karasuno the serve.