Kageyama earned his "King of the Court" nickname in middle school for his demanding nature. His teammates eventually refused his tosses, leading to him being benched.
Miya Atsumu is renowned as one of Japan's top high school setters. His unpredictable serves, blending powerful jump serves with deceptive floaters, make him impossible to read.
Oikawa Tooru, though not a natural genius like Kageyama, is a feared setter who built his formidable skills through relentless practice. This dedication fuels his rivalry with Kageyama.
Kenma Kozume, despite lacking athleticism, is a strategic genius who dissects matches like puzzles. He masterfully exploited Hinata's central role to disrupt Nekoma's offense.
Keiji Akaashi is Fukurodani's setter, notably the only one to surprise Kageyama with a reverse dump. His crucial role also involves expertly managing ace Bokuto's temperamental swings.
Eita Semi, once Shiratorizawa's starting setter, lost his position due to his flashy style. He now excels as their pinch server, unleashing powerful serves second only to Ushijima.
Itaru Shiramine, Sarukawa Tech's captain, orchestrated a bold strategy to exhaust Kenma. He cleverly discerned Nekoma's deceptive receives, setting up their blockers for failure.