Tatsuki Washio (Japanese:
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Appearance
Washio is tall and has an overall intimidating appearance with pushed-back dark hair, thin eyebrows, and a straight nose.
Personality
Washio is shown to be the strong silent type, only saying what is needed and spouting the occasional nugget of wisdom or encouragement to which his team takes to heart. He is also seen to be fairly considerate as he offers Yachi tea after she ate burned meat.
Background
In his 3rd year of high school, Washio was a middle blocker for the Boys' Volleyball Team at Fukurōdani Academy.
Plot
Tokyo Expedition Arc
Washio is mostly seen playing in the practice games during the training camp and can at one time be seen calling out Bokuto when the ace claimed that he hadn't been afraid when Tsukishima tried to block him. After the games, he is seen mingling with others during the barbecue. When Yachi accidentally ate a piece of charred meat, Washio and other players offered her tea and water but she was so terrified by their presence that she was not able to accept their help.
Spring High Preliminary Arc
Fukurōdani vs Nekoma
In the match against Nekoma, Washio plays as one of the starting middle blockers. Washio silently admits his admiration of how little movement Kenma shows during games. Throughout the game, Washio is mostly seen trying to block Nekoma's spikers though he occasionally gets in a few spikes himself and even beats Lev in a joust at the net. When Bokuto forgets how to hit cross shots, Washio, like the rest of the team, becomes annoyed at the ace's mood swing. After Bokuto is brought out of his state, the team plays like usual and they eventually win the match.
Fukurōdani vs Itachiyama
Washio has a single appearance in the game against Itachiyama Institute when he, Akaashi, and Bokuto attempt to block Sakusa at the end of the match.
Tokyo Nationals Arc
Fukurōdani vs. Eiwa
When Bokuto becomes upset at not being able to play in the main arena, Washio ensures his faith in the team being able to play as normal by voicing he knows they are a strong team. For the rest of the game, Washio is seen trying to block opposing spikers.
Fukurōdani Academy vs Morikawa High
Washio makes a brief appearance when Fukurōdani wins their second game of the tournament.
Fukurōdani vs. Mujinazaka
Washio plays in the match against Mujinazaka. He is mostly seen trying to block Kiryū and other spikers and occasionally is able to get a few spikes through. He eventually suceeds in blocking Kiryu to win the 2nd set 25-22. Washio does try to help comfort Akaashi when he is off his game.
Final Arc
Currently, Washio plays for the Eastern Japan Paper Mills (EJP) Raijin, a Division 1 team in Japan's V-League as a middle blocker. He is teammates with Suna and Motoya.
Statistics
| High School Statistics | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Power | 4/5 | ||
| Jumping | 3/5 | ||
| Stamina | 4/5 | ||
| Game Sense | 4/5 | ||
| Technique | 4/5 | ||
| Speed | 3/5 | ||
Washio appears to be a solid and reliable player. He is a capable blocker and is shown to have a powerful jump serve. He was also shown to beat Lev in a joust over the net in the semi-finals. (Nekoma vs Fukurōdani)
Jumping Reach: 335 cm
Skills
| Post-Timeskip Skills Parameter | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Serve | 8/10 | ||
| Serve Reception | 5/10 | ||
| Dig | 6/10 | ||
| Setting | 5/10 | ||
| Spike | 8/10 | ||
| Block | 9/10 | ||
Relationships
Fukurōdani Academy
Washio gets along with his team pretty well. He, like the rest of the team, is able to tell when Bokuto is about to enter Emo Mode, and will usually help him to get back on his game. He has a good relationship with Akaashi, and helps comfort him when he gets off his game in the match against Mujinazaka.
Trivia
- Favorite Food: yellowtail teriyaki.
- Pre-timeskip Concern: A child he'd just met took one look at him and started to cry.
- Post-timeskip Concern: Fanservice is hard.
- His star sign is Virgo.
- Nomenclature
- Tatsuki (辰生) - Living Dragon
- Washio (鷲尾) - Tail of the Eagle
