Yū Akatani (Japanese:
He is a member of the Shinzen High Boys Volleyball team.
Appearance[]
Akatani is of average height with a lean build. He has short, messy brown hair, long eyebrows, and narrow pupils. He is only ever seen wearing Shinzen's training clothing of a short-sleeved white shirt, lime green shorts, and pink jersey bib.
His appearance in the manga is quite different, as he has short, light-colored hair, a curved upper lip, and dark eyebrows that imply he dyes his hair.
Personality[]
Not much is known of his personality, but he does appear to have a passion for volleyball and was seen doing what he could to save the ball during the practice match against Karasuno.
Background[]
Plot[]
Akatani debuts during the first training camp as Shinzen High is a member of the Fukurōdani Academy group but is not seen playing.
In the anime prior to the arrival of Hinata and Kageyama, he helped Shinzen win numerous matches against Karasuno while demonstrating Shinzen's signature synchronized attack.
After Hinata and Kageyama arrived, Akatani tried to save any serves and spikes he could but found it difficult considering Kageyama's powerful serves and Hinata's quick spikes.
During the weeklong camp at Shinzen High, he is mainly seen as a background character participating in the matches and the barbeque.
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Trivia[]
- Akatani shared his English voice actor with Yamato Sarukui and Makoto Shimada.