[Haikyu!!] A thorough introduction to the quotes of the dedicated hard worker, Hinata Shoyo

Haikyu!! is a volleyball-themed sports manga serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump. The story follows the protagonist, Hinata Shoyo, aspiring to become the "Little Giant," the former ace of Karasuno High School, as he aims to compete at the national level, and sees him grow day by day alongside his unique teammates. One of the attractions of Haikyu!! is the heated matches, but another part of its appeal is the famous lines that depict the passionate youth of the characters. So, in this article, we'll be taking a closer look at some of the best quotes from Hinata Shoyo, the protagonist of Haikyu!!.

A Dedicated Hard Worker! About Hinata Shoyo

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Hinata Shoyo is the protagonist of Haikyu!!. Characterized by his orange hair and big eyes, he is always cheerful, dedicated, and hardworking. Hinata Shoyo is a member of Karasuno High School's volleyball team, playing as a middle blocker. Despite his short stature, Hinata Shoyo has great jumping ability and excellent athletic ability. He also has excellent dynamic vision, which allows him to closely observe his opponents' movements and hit the perfect spike. At Karasuno High School, he teams up with setter Kageyama to launch fast, quick attacks, and he also serves as Karasuno High School's strongest decoy.

A dedicated hard worker! Hinata Shoyo's famous quotes

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So far, we've introduced some basic information about Hinata Shoyo, the protagonist of Haikyu!!. Now, let's get to the main topic: what are some of his famous quotes? We'll introduce some of them, including some episodes from the series.

A dedicated hard worker!! Hinata Shoyo's famous quote #1: "If you are the king of the court, then I'll defeat you and stay on the court the longest...!!!"

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First, let's start with a famous quote from Hinata Shoyo: "If you're the king of the court, then I'll beat you and stay on the court the longest...!!!" This quote was spoken to Kageyama, Hinata's opponent, after his final middle school match. After being completely defeated by Kageyama's prestigious Kitagawa Daiichi Junior High School, Hinata cried in frustration and vowed to get revenge on Kageyama. While they never actually get their revenge, as they end up attending the same high school, this quote reveals Hinata's competitive spirit and his dedication to playing volleyball.

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The next famous quote from Hinata Shoyo is, "I can make a path for the ace. I'll be the ultimate decoy...!" This famous quote was spoken by Hinata to Azumano, the ace of Karasuno High School. While he admires Hinata's ace skills, it conveys his enthusiasm and determination to understand what he can do and help the ace as the strongest decoy. These words of encouragement for the negative ace, and despite being a junior, they are also reliable quotes.

A dedicated hard worker! Hinata Shoyo's famous quote #3: "...I'm not big, but... I can fly!!"

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The third quote from Hinata Shoyo that we'll introduce is, "...I'm not big, but... I can fly!!" This famous quote was spoken by Hinata to Yachi, the manager of the first-year students. He doesn't get angry at Yachi, who mistakes him for the manager because of his short stature, but instead acknowledges his short height and proudly talks about his special talents. Many students who are into sports or studying tend to have complexes about their weaknesses. However, isn't it cool to be able to confidently tell others about what you think is great about yourself after fully acknowledging your weaknesses?

A dedicated hard worker! Hinata Shoyo's famous quote #4: "Do I need a reason not to want to lose?"

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"Do I need a reason not to want to lose?" is another famous line that Hinata shared with his manager, Yachi. Yachi, who isn't particularly good at competitive matches, asks Hinata a simple question about why he tries so hard even though it's just a practice match, to which Hinata replies with a straight look, "Because I want to get stronger." When Yachi responds, "There are lots of reasons," Hinata replies with the famous line, "Do you need a reason not to want to lose?" These words show Hinata's strong will to instinctively want to win rather than lose, and can be said to be a quote that gets to the heart of the matter.

A dedicated hard worker! Hinata Shoyo's famous quote #5: "I'm Hinata Shoyo, born in a concrete building. I'm going to beat you and go to the nationals."

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The next famous quote from Hinata Shoyo is, "I'm Hinata Shoyo, born in a concrete building. I'm going to beat you and go to the nationals." This famous quote was spoken by Hinata to Ushiwaka, a player from Shiratorizawa High School, said to be the strongest in Miyagi Prefecture. Ushiwaka says that the environment is important to become stronger, and Hinata, who has never been able to practice in a favorable environment until now, provocatively promotes himself in this scene. Even though he is an opponent of a completely superior rank, Hinata's unashamed display of hostility and firm communication of his will is cool and memorable.

A dedicated hard worker! Hinata Shoyo's famous quote #6: "Don't act like everything up until now has been a waste!!"

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The sixth quote from Hinata Shoyo is, "Don't act like everything up until now has been a waste!!" This famous quote was spoken by Hinata angrily to Kageyama after they lost a match. As the words suggest, it is a scene in which he is angry at Kageyama for making it seem as though all the practice and time he had spent up to that point had been wasted, and it is also considered a famous quote because it indicates that this will lead to further growth.

A dedicated hard worker!! Hinata Shoyo's Famous Quote #7: "A tall, tall wall stands before me. I wonder what the view is on the other side. What does it look like? I can never see it alone. This is the view from the top."

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"A tall, tall wall stands before me. What kind of view is on the other side? What does it look like? I'll never see it alone. This is the view from the top." This quote is one of Hinata Shoyo's most memorable. It's what Hinata felt inside as he spiked the ball. It also shows how much he enjoys playing volleyball, knowing that thanks to Kageyama's toss, he's at the top of the mountain. It's a delicate depiction, and the words will inspire volleyball players and even those who've never played before to give it a try.

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The next famous quote from Hinata Shoyo is, "I don't know anything about middle school! To me, any toss is a wonderful toss! I'll fly anywhere! I'll hit any ball! So, bring it to me!" This quote was spoken by Hinata to Kageyama, whose teammates had abandoned him due to his selfish tossing. For Hinata, even any toss is a joy to receive, and this quote conveys his determination to give it his all. His straightforward personality is so strong that it blows away Kageyama's worries.

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This time, we've carefully selected some of the most memorable quotes from Hinata Shoyo, the protagonist of Haikyu!!. At first, Hinata Shoyo was terrible due to a lack of practice, but he grows and becomes more reliable with each match. Therefore, as the number of famous quotes has gradually increased, it is likely that new, reliable and cool quotes will be released in the future. We will also be keeping an eye on the future developments of the Spring High Volleyball Tournament. Why not keep an eye on Hinata's super plays and further growth?