Haikyu!! is a volleyball-themed sports manga serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump. It tells the passionate coming-of-age story of a boy named Hinata Shoyo who, inspired by the "Little Giant," a former ace of Karasuno High School, joins Karasuno High School and aims to compete at the national level with his charming teammates. Haikyu!! features many powerful schools. In this article, we will introduce the members of Fukurodani Academy High School, led by Bokuto Kotaro, a school that has competed at the national level many times and is considered one of the top five spikers.
About Fukurodani Academy High School
Fukurodani Academy High School is a powerhouse school in Tokyo that appears in Haikyu!! and has competed in the national tournament. Led by Bokuto, one of the top five spikers, the team is well-balanced and has also participated in the Spring High Volleyball Tournament. Fukurodani Academy's jerseys and uniforms primarily feature three colors: white, black, and ochre.
Kotaro Bokuto
Kotaro Bokuto is a third-year student and captain of the Fukurodani Academy High School volleyball club. He plays wing spiker, wears the number 1 jersey, and is 185.3 cm tall. He is characterized by his unusual hairstyle, with his gray hair standing up. His name is "Bokuto," which is the Japanese name for an owl, and the other members of the club are all named after owls.
Kotaro Bokuto's Personality
Kotaro Bokuto is a passionate and always cheerful person. Although he possesses the qualities of a leader who can lead the team, he is also moody and relies on his teammates' support to keep the team together. Even in matches, his mental state, often easily becoming depressed, greatly influences his technique. However, his dependable and high-energy nature makes him an important mood-maker for the team.
Kotaro Bokuto's Special Skills
Kotaro Bokuto is a national-level player and is one of the top five spikers in the country. His powerful spikes, including straight shots and those on the inner rim, are powerful enough to earn him many points. However, once he starts making mistakes, he becomes depressed and orders Akaashi not to toss the ball to him, leading to a sense of anger.
Akinori Konoha
Akinori Konoha is a third-year student on the Fukurodani Academy High School volleyball team, playing as a wing spiker. He is 178.8 cm tall and has silky hair and narrow eyes. He has a playful personality, and in the story, he tries to approach Kiyoko Shimizu, the manager of Karasuno High School. Yamato Sarugagi
Yamato Sarugagi is a third-year student on the Fukurodani Academy High School volleyball team, playing as a wing spiker. He is 181.5 cm tall and has curly black hair. Although he doesn't feature prominently in the story, he possesses the skills to support Bokuto when he's struggling and bounce back, making him a highly skilled player.
Haruki Komi
Haruki Komi is a third-year student on the Fukurodani Academy High School volleyball team, playing libero. At 164.7 cm tall, he's the shortest player on the team. He has a distinctive blonde soft mohawk and a flashy appearance. Like Konoha and Saruhi, he plays the role of the unsung hero, supporting Bokuto when he's in a slump. As a libero, he's also an exceptionally skilled receiver.
Tatsuo Washio
Tatsuo Washio is a third-year middle blocker on the volleyball team at Fukurodani Academy High School. He's 187.8 cm tall and has an unusual hairstyle with his black hair spiky back. He never speaks in the story, and is thought to have a quiet personality. Like the other players, he has the skills to support Bokuto when he's in a slump and bounce back, so he's a highly skilled player.
Keiji Akaashi
Keiji Akaashi is a third-year student and vice-captain of the Fukurodani Academy High School volleyball team. He plays setter and is 182.3 cm tall. Despite being a second-year, he is a talented player who serves as vice-captain and is trusted by his seniors. He has messy black hair and narrow, slit eyes.
Keiji Akaashi's Personality
Keiji Akaashi has a calm and collected personality. He also has a sharp wit and often gives Bokuto tsukkomi throughout the series. He's skilled at controlling Kotaro Bokuto, managing everything from practice to matches and keeping him on his toes. He also seems to be a bit of a worrier, and sometimes overthinks things.
Onaga Wataru
Onaga Wataru is a first-year student on Fukurodani Academy High School's volleyball team, playing as a middle blocker. He's the tallest member of the team, standing at 191.3 cm. He's known for his almost shaved head, and despite being a freshman, he's a talented player who has earned a regular spot on the team.
Fukurodani Academy High School Summary
This article introduces the characteristics and special skills of Fukurodani Academy High School's members. Fukurodani Academy High School practices with Karasuno High School and has a mutual exchange, so they're expected to do well in the future. There's a good chance they'll meet in tournaments, so keep an eye out.
