Haikyu!! is a volleyball-themed sports manga serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump. It tells the story of a boy named Hinata Shoyo who admires a player known as the Little Giant, and joins Karasuno High School, where the Little Giant was, with the aim of becoming a member of the volleyball club at the national level. Haikyu!! is home to a variety of fascinating characters. In this article, we will take a closer look at the charms of Sawamura Daichi, the captain of Karasuno High School and the man who brings together a unique group of members.
Captain of Karasuno High School!! Who is Sawamura Daichi!?
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Sawamura Daichi is a third-year student who belongs to the volleyball club at Karasuno High School, and is one of the regular players and serves as the captain. He has short black hair and a round face, and is usually a gentle and caring type, but he can be a scary person when he gets angry. Sawamura Daichi's position is wing spiker. However, since there are many offensive members, he often supports in a more modest position such as receiving. He is respected as a captain and has a fatherly aura and a solid presence. He has also been playing volleyball since middle school, has high aspirations, and is always able to encourage those around him.
Captain supporting Karasuno High School!! Introducing Sawamura Daichi's special skills
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Each character in Haikyu!! has a special skill or a special move. Sawamura Daichi is mainly good at supporting those around him, and after carefully watching the other members, he can quickly notice when they are about to make a mistake. This makes up for Karasuno High School's weak point, defense. Also, having played volleyball since middle school, he has excellent receiving skills and is skilled at receiving serves from important opponents. In the story, he and Nishinoya are able to withstand the serves of Oikawa, a powerful Aoba Johsai High School student who has receiving skills second only to the libero.
The captain who supports Karasuno High School!! Characters with deep ties to Sawamura Daichi
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So far, we have introduced basic information about Sawamura Daichi in detail. So what kind of characters are closely related to Sawamura Daichi? By knowing his relationships with other characters, we can learn about various aspects of Sawamura Daichi, so we will introduce them in detail.
Karasuno High School's Strongest Decoy!! Hinata Shoyo
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First, the character with a deep relationship with Sawamura Daichi is Hinata Shoyo. Hinata Shoyo is a first-year student at Karasuno High School and one of the regulars. He is Sawamura's junior and practices on the same team. Hinata Shoyo is short, but has great jumping ability and excellent athleticism. As a result, he pairs up with Kageyama to launch powerful attacks with quick attacks. As the club captain, Sawamura has high expectations of Hinata and is confident in his growth. He is also concerned about Hinata, as he is always on the offensive and makes a lot of mistakes, so he often covers for him.
Karasuno High School's Super Rookie!! Kageyama Tobio
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The next character who has a deep relationship with Sawamura Daichi is Kageyama Tobio. Kageyama Tobio is also a first-year student at Karasuno High School, just like Hinata Shoyo, but he is also one of the regulars. He has short black hair and sharp eyes, and is very competitive, especially when it comes to volleyball. Sawamura has high expectations of Kageyama, and recognizes his abilities as a setter. Furthermore, he is a person to watch in the future because he is the core of Karasuno High School's offensive methods, such as the negative tempo fast attack by the combination of Kageyama and Hinata.
Karasuno High School's Timid Ace!! Azumane Asahi
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Azumane Asahi is a third-year student at Karasuno High School and one of the regulars. He is a classmate of Sawamura, and they are good friends who have been practicing together since their first year. Because Azumane is timid, Sawamura often calls out to him before a match to tease him and ease his tension. Sawamura is close to Azumane, so he is often stricter with him than the other members. However, they trust each other and encourage each other during games. They play the same position, so they are rivals, but they can also be said to be the most reliable teammates.
The Shadow Power of Karasuno High School!! Sugawara Koushi
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The next character who has a deep relationship with Sawamura Daichi is Sugawara Koushi. Sugawara Koushi is a third-year student in the volleyball club at Karasuno High School and is in the same class as Sawamura. He has grey hair and is usually a serious and sensible person, but he also acts as a mood maker, trying to liven up the atmosphere around him, especially during games. He is the only person who can get Sawamura angry, and is like the shadow ruler of Karasuno High School. He is very considerate and has a good eye for others, so Sawamura also trusts Sugawara very much, and they often consult each other.
Eternal Rival!! Kuroo Tetsuro
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The last character to introduce who has a deep relationship with Sawamura Daichi is Kuroo Tetsuro. Kuroo Tetsuro is a third-year student who belongs to the volleyball club at Nekoma High School and serves as the captain. Kuroo Tetsuro is a middle blocker and is characterized by his black crest-like hairstyle. He and Sawamura are in the same year and are captains of the same team, so they have become good friends through practice matches and training camps together. From the first time they met, they viewed each other as rivals and even faced each other in the national tournament.
The captain who supports Karasuno High School!! What is the charm of Sawamura Daichi?
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So far, we have looked at the basic personal data of Sawamura Daichi and his relationships with other characters. So, what is the charm of Sawamura Daichi? We will introduce the charm of Sawamura Daichi in detail based on episodes in the work.
Sawamura Daichi's charm #1: His fatherly tolerance
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First, the first charm of Sawamura Daichi that I would like to introduce is his fatherly tolerance. Sawamura Daichi has a very big heart and a kind personality. In the story, he once ran into Tanaka Ryunosuke, a fellow member of Karasuno High School, while chasing the ball during a game and was injured. Even though he broke his own tooth, he worries about his junior first. After making sure that the junior is okay, he forgives the junior, who apologizes, saying that it was his own fault for his injury. His unwavering concern for his junior, even in what could be his last game, is extremely cool and charming.
Sawamura Daichi's charm #2: A disappointing character who ends up in a disadvantageous role
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The next charm of Sawamura Daichi that I will introduce is that he is a disappointing character who ends up in a disadvantageous role. Since Sawamura is also in the position of club president, he is sometimes scolded for scandals in the volleyball club. In the story, when the vice principal's wig flies off because of Hinata and Kageyama, he apologizes profusely and somehow manages to calm the situation down. He also mostly provides support unobtrusively during matches, but the way he sees things through without complaining is what makes him mature and different from other characters.
The 3rd charm of Sawamura Daichi: He is reliable and does unobtrusive things well
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The last charm of Sawamura Daichi that I would like to introduce is his reliability and does unobtrusive things well. As I mentioned earlier, Sawamura often supports other members during the game. In other words, he is the type of person who shines in tough times, and is like the foundation of Karasuno High School. He doesn't stand out by being proactive in attacks like Hinata or Kageyama, but he is a professional behind-the-scenes contributor who fulfills the role he is given, which makes him cool and sophisticated.
The captain who supports Karasuno High School!! A thorough introduction to the charms of Sawamura Daichi
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This time, we have introduced in detail the charms of Sawamura Daichi, the captain of Karasuno High School. As of November 2018, Weekly Shonen Jump is depicting the Spring School Volleyball match. Karasuno High School is doing well against its competitors in the national tournament, and Sawamura is expected to continue to perform well in the future, so it's worth paying attention to. In particular, Sawamura is a third-year student, and every match is tense, as if losing could mean retirement, so it could be his last, so it's interesting to pay attention to his expressions and actions.
