"Fresh" (Japanese: 新鮮 Shinsen) is the one hundred and seventy-sixth chapter of the Haikyu!! series written and illustrated by Haruichi Furudate. It was published in the 45th issue of Weekly Shōnen Jump’s 2015 series.
Overview
In a flashback, Tendō asked Ushijima why he started playing volleyball. Ushijima explained that his father, a former pro volleyball player, taught him since he was young. His father instilled in him the continued need to grow as a player.
Back to the present, Karasuno takes advantage of their momentum but Shiratorizawa fights back; Ushijima shows why he is one of the country's best players. The game is tied 4-4.
Plot
Debut
- Sorai Takashi (flashback only)
Appearances
- Wakatoshi Ushijima
- Satori Tendō
- Reon Ōhira
- Eita Semi
- Ikkei Ukai
- Yū Nishinoya
- Kiyoko Shimizu
- Tobio Kageyama
- Kōshi Sugawara
- Asahi Azumane
- Tanji Washijō
- Hayato Yamagata
- Makoto Shimada
- Kenjirō Shirabu
- Tsutomu Goshiki
- Keishin Ukai
- Kei Tsukishima
- Ryūnosuke Tanaka
- Daichi Sawamura
- Tadashi Yamaguchi
- Shōyō Hinata
- Kazuhito Narita
Chapter notes
Character revelations
- Ushijima’s family tried to change his left-handedness but his father objected and pleaded them to leave it alone.
- Takashi was a professional volleyball player in the 2nd league before being forced to retire due to injury.