: Asahi is hesitant to return to the team after a crushing defeat against Date Tech.
: While stuck as a "ball boy" at the first-year training camp, Hinata begins to master the art of observing the game from the sidelines. Haikyuu!! Episode 8
: This episode features a legendary line from Coach Ukai: "Volleyball is a sport where you're always looking up!" This was notably the last line recorded by the character's original voice actor. : Asahi is hesitant to return to the
: Kageyama shows early character development by reminding Asahi that he doesn't have to fight the blockers alone. : Kageyama shows early character development by reminding
Part of the To The Top arc, this episode focuses on the team preparing for the Nationals.
: Nishinoya's famous line: "But I'm not a libero because of my height. I'd be a libero even if I was two meters tall" . Season 2, Episode 8: "Illusionary Hero"
Set during the intense finals against Shiratorizawa, this episode covers the final stages of the grueling match.