Inspired by a volleyball hero, young Hinata later participates in his first match against "the King of the Court." A passion and a rivalry are born.
When Hinata resolves to join the Karasuno High volleyball club and defeat an old rival, he's shocked to find that his nemesis might be his teammate.
Hinata and Kageyama take on Sawamura and an unstoppable blocker, Tsukishima, in a match that will determine their admittance to the team.
When it looks like their old tactics won't work against the competition, Hinata and Kageyama begin to work together on a winning strategy.
When Kageyama and Hinata play in sync, they help the team and become full members just in time for a big practice game. But there's a catch.
When Karasuno plays Aoba Johsai High, Kageyama encounters an old teammate who taunts him and vows to win, but Kageyama suspects something isn't right.
When Karasuno's team edges out Aoba Johsai, Oikawa vows they'll face an even tougher rematch. But Karasuno has a surprise of its own in store.
Nishinoya returns to help the team train but refuses to play without Asahi. Takeda tries to convince a reluctant Keishin Ukai to take over as coach.
When Karasuno's new coach arranges a game against a team of alumni, Asahi is forced to play for the opponents and prove that his status is deserved.
Coach Ukai evaluates the skills of duo Hinata and Kageyama. Now he must decide who will make the starting lineup.
At training camp, Hinata receives his jersey, which bears the same number that his idol, the Little Giant, wore. He takes it as a sign of destiny.
When opponents recognize Hinata's genius as a setter, they shift tactics and start winning, but Kageyama helps Hinata develop a brand-new weapon.
The high-tension second set ends with Nekoma's narrow victory, and Karasuno promises revenge. Meanwhile, Ukai plans to stay on as Karasuno's coach.
As Karasuno conducts its last practices, the manager presents the team with an inspiring gift, and the boys hone their skills for the real showdowns.
As Karasuno begins its first matches, the crowd doubts that they are the champions they used to be. Can a coach and two new players prove them wrong?
After the girls lose, the boys promise victory. Nishinoya makes a rousing speech, but Karasuno still must find a way to break Date Tech's "Iron Wall."
As Karasuno battles Date Tech, the opposing ace targets Hinata, forcing the team's hand early in the game. It looks like Karasuno is all out of tricks.
Karasuno manages to win their first set, but when the second set heats up, the team turns to Asahi to keep them alive in the tournament.
Karasuno develops a strategy to beat Aoba Johsai, focusing on Oikawa. Oikawa surprises them with new tricks, but Kageyama has one up his own sleeve.
An old rivalry surfaces as Oikawa and Kageyama vie for the position of top setter. When opponents foresee Kageyama's moves, Suga steps in.
When Suga subs for Kageyama, his true talents shine, and Hinata keeps opponents guessing. Karasuno takes the lead, but Aoba Johsai will not quit.
Kageyama tries to figure out the individual strengths of his teammates, and Tsukishima creates a new battle plan that can prove Karasuno's might.
As Aoba Johsai cruises toward victory, coach Ukai faces radical decisions. Pressure mounts, and mistakes are made. Does Karasuno still have a chance?
Kageyama matches Oikawa point for point, and the game becomes deadlocked. But Kageyama scores personal points with Oikawa for his team spirit.
Karasuno High's third years must decide if they'll return for the spring tournament in the wake of a devastating loss to Aoba Johsai.
The Karasuno High volleyball club starts training for the spring tournament. Hinata and Kageyama get lost on a run and bump into an unexpected person.
The team studies hard to get passing grades on their finals in order to go on their trip to Tokyo. Shimizu starts looking for a new manager.
Hitoka is afraid to tell her mother about joining the Karasuno High volleyball club full time, and Hinata notices her hesitation.
The team finds it both invigorating and challenging to practice with their competitors at training camp. An unfamiliar player catches their attention.
Karasuno canโt win a single set against Nekomaโs new lineup. Hinata makes a certain decision when he realizes his usual tricks will not work.
With Hinata and Kageyama at odds, Keishin takes Hinata to meet the former coach that led the school to victory. Kageyama has an encounter of his own.
Hinata and Kageyama experiment with new methods while other team members research new skills. Kuroo and Bokuto invite Tsukishima to practice.
Yamaguchi becomes concerned about Tsukishima and asks Hinata for advice. Hinata asks what he would ask Tsukishima if their roles were reversed.
Hinata and Kageyamaโs new strike isnโt working. Kageyama decides to go back to a โregular tossโ during a practice game to keep Hinataโs spirits up.
Karasuno High team members pump themselves up to try and win at least one match against the strongest team at training camp.
Hinata thinks about his future opponents after a conversation with Bokuto. The team prepares to show off their new skills at the spring tournament.
Hinata runs into Towada by the bathroom before his first game in the qualifiers. A fierce battle soon unfolds between their two schools.
Next up is Kadokawa High, a team that has a player over 6โ7โ tall. Karasuno High is initially overwhelmed by Hyakuzawaโs immense size and strength.
Tsukishima practices with grown-ups and Kageyama goes off to spy on another school to make the most of the time they have left until the playoffs.
Karasuno High struggles to counter the unorthodox offense of Johzenji High, a school that made the Top 4 in the preliminaries.
Johzenji High almost breaks the flow between Hinata and Kageyama, but Sawamura settles them back down. Johzenjiโs manager rallies her team together.
Both teams give it their all on the second day of the playoffs, but Sawamuraโs injury leaves Karasuno in need of a replacement.
Karasuno High struggles to find their rhythm without Sawamura. Hinata boldly attempts a mid-air battle against Wakutani South Highโs star player.
Aoba Johsai and Date Tech battle it out for the chance to play Karasuno in the semifinals. Date Tech initially appears to be at a disadvantage.
Karasuno High rises from the ashes of their past defeat for a fateful showdown with Aoba Johsai High in the semifinals.
A surprise attack from Aoba Johsai Highโs Kyotani forces Karasuno High to reconsider their strategy at the end of the first set.
Keishin sends Yamaguchi in when the tide starts to turn against them, but Yamaguchi may not be able to overcome what happened in an earlier match.
Karasuno High and Aoba Johsai High head towards an all-out war as they go neck and neck in the final set of the semifinals.
With both teams pushing themselves to the limit and refusing to give up, they reach the final showdown to determine who will make it to the finals.
Karasuno High must face off against the best in the prefecture to get a chance at going to the nationals.
With the arrival of the Miyagi Prefecture high school volleyball finals, Karasuno High faces Shiratorizawa Academy and their powerful spiker Ushijima.
From the onset of the match, Karasunoโs โGuardian Dietyโ libero Nishinoya continues to struggle receiving against Ushijimaโs intense spikes.
Shiratorizawaโs Tendo stands in the way of Karasunoโs attacks in the second set. As the blocks pile up, Tsukishima watches his opponents intently.
Karasuno continues to persevere at the end of the second set thanks to Tsukishima and Nishinoyaโs total defense. Both teams struggle for every point.
Karasuno tries to keep their momentum in the third set, but the impressive setter Shirabu stands in their way. Ushijima has words for Hinata.
With two sets lost, Sawamura recalls the humiliation he felt in the past. Hinata continues to shine, but Kageyama shows signs of wearing down.
The 15 point final set begins. The visibly exhausted Kageyama is replaced by Sugawara, who had practiced a new technique while training in Tokyo.
Karasuno goes on the offensive without Tsukishima, who is still out due to injury. Hinataโs tenacious play ignites Ushijimaโs rival spirit.
Karasuno is on the edge of defeat as Shiratorizawa takes the advantage. Tsukishima is back in the game, which has turned into an all-out war.
As the score in the final set reaches 20 points, the skillful Shiratorizawa and the reckless and bold Karasuno continue to duke it out.
The team's members are psyched when invitations to special training camps arrive for Kageyama and Tsukishima. But Hinata is left empty-handed.
Hinata manages to get into a training camp, but only as a ball boy. He tries to impress everyone with his enthusiasm but attracts some hurtful scorn.
The practice match begins and, thanks to his low status at the camp, Hinata gets a detailed and valuable view of what advanced volleyball looks like.
Tsukishima gives Hinata a chance to join blocking practice with the group. Kageyama has an encounter with a player who makes an impressive spike.
It's the last day of the camp and Hinata takes every opportunity to observe, ask questions and learn. Meanwhile, Kageyama tries something new.
The team is back together and prepares for their next practice match. When Kageyama critiques Hinata's jumping technique, Asahi notices a change.
The practice match is in full swing and the team's greater, if awkward, coordination draws praise. But Kageyama's high standards soon spark friction.
As the practice match draws to a close, Date Tech adapts to Hinata's quick attacks. Karasuno decides to have him adapt right back at them.
The new year brings luck to some and misfortune to others. The team heads to Tokyo and prepares for the first day of Nationals with some digital help.
After the opening ceremony for Nationals, Hinata notices his shoes are missing. As Shimizu helps him, she recalls fond memories with the team.
Hinata and Kageyama impress the crowd as Karasuno starts to hit its stride in the first match. Their opponents make a surprising substitution.
Hinata and Kageyama make an impression on the team's former captains. Fukurodani's Bokuto doesn't like playing in the smaller, colder sub-arena.
Coach Ukai preps the team on their next match with Inarizaki High, which took second place in last year's tournament and has an intimidating fan base.
Inarizaki starts strong thanks to its coordinated offense and zealous supporters, but Hinata won't let his opponents throw off his rhythm.
The Miya twins turn up the pressure with some quick attacks, but Kageyama's solid setting and Tsukishima's smart plays keep Karasuno in the game.
When Yamaguchi's ace gives Karasuno the lead in the first set, Inarizaki starts to focus on the one opponent who hasn't been playing well: Tanaka.
Though Nekoma and Sarukawa Tech both exhibit strong defense in their match, Nohebi's Daisho realizes that Sarukawa is deliberately holding back.
Although Sarukawa Tech's targeted attacks leave Kenma physically exhausted, he has a plan to lure his opposing defenders right where he wants them.
Atsumu's serves home in on Nishinoya, who keeps failing to receive them. Inarizaki's Rintaro Suna manipulates Karasuno's blockers with his wide range.
Inarizaki High substitutes team captain Kita into the game in a bid to get back on track. Karasuno High makes a substitution of its own in response.
After Tsukishima's blocking strategy starts to prove successful, Karasuno puts Kinoshita into the game but Inarizaki easily counters his serve.
Atsumu's setup helps put Inarizaki back on track. The Karasuno players panic and make mistakes as they struggle to get past the opposing blockers.
Though Kageyama and Tsukishima miss a quick attack, Azumane's powerful serves help get Karasuno back into sync. But Inarizaki isn't rattled for long.
As the teams fight for match point, Karasuno remains steady even as Atsumu scores a service ace. Kageyama and Hinata square up for his next serve.
The players from each team process the results of the match, as does everyone else that watched it unfold. Fukurodani advances to the next round.