Since its debut, Haikyuu! has captivated audiences worldwide with its thrilling volleyball action and vibrant ensemble of characters. The series stands out for its compelling depiction of intense matches and its diverse cast, from powerful spikers to skillful setters, all of whom contribute to its dynamic narrative. A notable feature of the show is the unique numbers worn by each player on their jerseys.
These serve as more than mere identifiers; they embody each player’s role, skills, and impact within their team. Whether it’s the key spikers who dominate the court or the strategic setters who orchestrate the plays, each number adds depth to the characters and highlights their significance in the team's success.
What are the Haikyuu jersey numbers?
In Haikyuu!!, jersey numbers are more than just identifiers—they’re key to understanding each player's role and identity on the volleyball court. Each player dons a unique number, typically from 1 to 18, which signifies their position, experience, or personal relevance. These numbers are deeply woven into the series, helping fans quickly recognize and remember players, especially during high-stakes game scenes.
The lists below provide a comprehensive list of jersey numbers for key characters across various teams, including Karasuno, Nekoma, Aoba Johsai, and more.
Karasuno
| No. | Name | Position |
| #1 | Daichi Sawamura | Captain / Wing Spiker |
| #2 | Kōshi Sugawara | Vice-Captain / Setter / Pinch Server |
| #3 | Asahi Azumane | Wing Spiker / Outside Hitter / Ace |
| #4 | Yū Nishinoya | Libero |
| #5 | Ryūnosuke Tanaka | Wing Spiker / Outside Hitter |
| #6 | Chikara Ennoshita | Wing Spiker / Outside Hitter |
| #7 | Hisashi Kinoshita | Wing Spiker / Pinch Server |
| #8 | Kazuhito Narita | Middle Blocker |
| #9 | Tobio Kageyama | Setter |
| #10 | Shōyō Hinata | Middle Blocker / Decoy |
| #11 | Kei Tsukishima | Middle Blocker |
| #12 | Tadashi Yamaguchi | Middle Blocker / Pinch Server |
Aoba Joshai
| No. | Name | Position |
| #1 | Toru Oikawa | Captain/Setter |
| #2 | Issei Matsukawa | Middle Blocker |
| #3 | Takahiro Hanamaki | Wing Spiker / Outside Hitter |
| #4 | Hajime Iwaizumi | Vice Captain / Wing Spiker / Outside Hitter / Ace |
| #6 | Shigeru Yahaba | Setter / Pinch Server |
| #7 | Shinji Watari | Libero |
| #12 | Yūtarō Kindaichi | Middle Blocker |
| #13 | Akira Kunimi | Wing Spiker / Opposite Hitter |
| #16 | Kentarō Kyōtani | Wing Spiker / Opposite Hitter |
| - | Kaneo Yuda | Wing Spiker |
| - | Motomu Sawauchi | Middle Blocker |
| - | Heisuke Shido | Wing Spiker |
Nekoma
| No. | Name | Position |
| #1 | Tetsurō Kuroo | Captain / Middle Blocker |
| #2 | Nobuyuki Kai | Vice-Captain / Wing Spiker / Opposite Hitter |
| #3 | Morisuke Yaku | Libero |
| #4 | Taketora Yamamoto | Wing Spiker / Outside Hitter / Ace |
| #5 | Kenma Kozume | Setter |
| #6 | Shōhei Fukunaga | Wing Spiker / Outside Hitter |
| #7 | Sō Inuoka | Wing Spiker / Opposite Hitter |
| #9 | Tamahiko Teshiro | Setter / Pinch Server |
| #11 | Lev Haiba | Middle Blocker |
| #12 | Yūki Shibayama | Libero |
Shiratorizawa
| No. | Name | Position |
| #1 | Wakatoshi Ushijima | Captain / Wing Spiker / Ace |
| #2 | Jin Soekawa | Vice Captain |
| #3 | Eita Semi | Setter / Pinch Server |
| #4 | Reon Ōhira | Wing Spiker / Outside Hitter / Vice Captain |
| #5 | Satori Tendō | Middle Blocker |
| #7 | Yunohama | Pinch Server |
| #8 | Tsutomu Goshiki | Wing Spiker / Outside Hitter |
| #9 | Yu Shibata | Middle Blocker |
| #10 | Kenjirō Shirabu | Setter |
| #12 | Taichi Kawanishi | Middle Blocker |
| #13 | Kai Akakura | Libero |
| #14 | Hayato Yamagata | Libero |
| - | Yūshō Sagae | Wing Spiker |
| - | Umeda | - |
| - | Suzuki | - |
Date Tech
| No. | No. (2) | Name | Position |
| #1 | Retired | Yasushi Kamasaki | Vice Captain / Middle Blocker |
| #2 | Retired | Kaname Moniwa | Captain / Setter |
| #3 | Retired | Takehito Sasaya | Wing Spiker / Opposite Hitter |
| #6 | #1 | Takanobu Aone | Middle Blocker |
| #7 | #2 | Kenji Futakuchi | Captain / Wing Spiker / Outside Hitter / Ace |
| - | #7 | Kanji Koganegawa | Setter |
| - | #8 | Tarō Onagawa | Wing Spiker / Opposite Hitter |
| - | #11 | Jingo Fukiage | Middle Blocker |
| #12 | #3 | Yutaka Obara | Wing Spiker / Outside Hitter |
| #13 | #13 | Kōsuke Sakunami | Libero |
Fukurodani
| No. | Name | Position |
| #2 | Tatsuki Washio | Middle Blocker |
| #3 | Yamato Sarukui | Wing Spiker / Outside Hitter |
| #4 | Kōtarō Bokuto | Captain / Wing Spiker / Outside Hitter / Ace |
| #5 | Keiji Akaashi | Vice-Captain / Setter |
| #7 | Akinori Konoha | Wing Spiker / Opposite Hitter |
| #10 | Shūichi Anahori | Setter |
| #11 | Haruki Komi | Libero |
| #12 | Wataru Onaga | Middle Blocker |
FAQs on the anime Haikyuu
A. Yes, following the end of season 4, it was confirmed that the remainder of the series would end with two films rather than a fifth or even sixth season.
A. No, unfortunately, Karasuno never wins the nationals throughout the manga and the closest they make it to the finals is the semi-finals in Hinata’s third year.
A. The Little Giant was Tenma Udai, who was working as a manga artist during Hinata’s time at Karasuno.
