"Freedom" (Japanese:
Overview[]
True to his free-spirited nature, Nishinoya is in the midst of traveling the world and accumulating various new experiences; meanwhile, Hinata continues to show off his newfound freedom on the court that results from being strong.
Plot[]
While Adlers call for their second timeout, Sugawara asks the others about Nishinoya's whereabouts. Asahi reveals Nishinoya is currently fishing for marlins in Italy, much to Daichi's surprise. Asahi recalls that he once asked Nishinoya about his future plans when he was hesitant about studying fashion in Tokyo. Nishinoya was decisive and had already planned to travel the world and experience new things after high school. In the present, the Former Karasuno third-years are in awe of their juniors' bold choices as they remember Takeda telling them that they can achieve anything if they set their mind on it.
Once the match resumes, Sokolov sends a tricky serve toward Hinata. Hinata makes a clean receive with an overhand, allowing Jackals to score with a quick from Tomas. With the Jackals leading 23-19, Romero receives Tomas' serve and immediately moves in to spike. The ball gets past the blockers and flies toward Bokuto's face. Not having enough time to use his arms, Bokuto stands up straight and bumps the ball with his chest. Bokuto enthusiastically calls for the ball while Atsumu uses the opportunity to score with a dump shot. The Jackals reach set point first, but Ushijima quickly scores with a spike that overpowers Hinata. Kageyama follows up with a serve that grazes the net. Atsumu saves the ball, and Hinata is already in-position to spike on second touch. With the blockers closing in, Hinata switches to a set at the last second to direct the ball to Bokuto, who successfully clinches a first set victory for the Jackals.
Appearances[]
- Fukurōdani Academy (Former)
- Inarizaki High (Former)
- Karasuno High (Former)
- Asahi Azumane
- Hisashi Kinoshita (Flashback)
- Kazuhito Narita (Flashback)
- Yū Nishinoya (Flashback)
- Daichi Sawamura
- Kōshi Sugawara
- Ittetsu Takeda
- Kiyoko Tanaka
- Ryūnosuke Tanaka
- Saeko Tanaka
- Akiteru Tsukishima
- Keishin Ukai
- Tadashi Yamaguchi
Chapter notes[]
Haikyū!! featured on the cover of Weekly Shōnen Jump
Character revelations[]
- Nishinoya decided to travel the world after high school and is currently in Italy, fishing for marlins.
Trivia[]
- Yamaguchi's quote, "Being good means being free," is the exact phrase Hinata used in Volume 40 Chapter 350.
- The characters "魂入魂" on the back of Nishinoya's shirt translates to "Soul within Soul".
- Hinata's back row spike feint into a set is a real volleyball technique attributed to French FIVB Volleyball World League gold medalist, Earvin N'Gapeth, who plays in the Russian club Zenit Kazan.