Inspired by a volleyball hero, young Hinata later participates in his first match against "the King of the Court." A passion and a rivalry are born.
When Hinata resolves to join the Karasuno High volleyball club and defeat an old rival, he's shocked to find that his nemesis might be his teammate.
Hinata and Kageyama take on Sawamura and an unstoppable blocker, Tsukishima, in a match that will determine their admittance to the team.
When it looks like their old tactics won't work against the competition, Hinata and Kageyama begin to work together on a winning strategy.
When Kageyama and Hinata play in sync, they help the team and become full members just in time for a big practice game. But there's a catch.
When Karasuno plays Aoba Johsai High, Kageyama encounters an old teammate who taunts him and vows to win, but Kageyama suspects something isn't right.
When Karasuno's team edges out Aoba Johsai, Oikawa vows they'll face an even tougher rematch. But Karasuno has a surprise of its own in store.
Nishinoya returns to help the team train but refuses to play without Asahi. Takeda tries to convince a reluctant Keishin Ukai to take over as coach.
When Karasuno's new coach arranges a game against a team of alumni, Asahi is forced to play for the opponents and prove that his status is deserved.
Coach Ukai evaluates the skills of duo Hinata and Kageyama. Now he must decide who will make the starting lineup.
At training camp, Hinata receives his jersey, which bears the same number that his idol, the Little Giant, wore. He takes it as a sign of destiny.
When opponents recognize Hinata's genius as a setter, they shift tactics and start winning, but Kageyama helps Hinata develop a brand-new weapon.
The high-tension second set ends with Nekoma's narrow victory, and Karasuno promises revenge. Meanwhile, Ukai plans to stay on as Karasuno's coach.
As Karasuno conducts its last practices, the manager presents the team with an inspiring gift, and the boys hone their skills for the real showdowns.
As Karasuno begins its first matches, the crowd doubts that they are the champions they used to be. Can a coach and two new players prove them wrong?
After the girls lose, the boys promise victory. Nishinoya makes a rousing speech, but Karasuno still must find a way to break Date Tech's "Iron Wall."
As Karasuno battles Date Tech, the opposing ace targets Hinata, forcing the team's hand early in the game. It looks like Karasuno is all out of tricks.
Karasuno manages to win their first set, but when the second set heats up, the team turns to Asahi to keep them alive in the tournament.
Karasuno develops a strategy to beat Aoba Johsai, focusing on Oikawa. Oikawa surprises them with new tricks, but Kageyama has one up his own sleeve.
An old rivalry surfaces as Oikawa and Kageyama vie for the position of top setter. When opponents foresee Kageyama's moves, Suga steps in.
When Suga subs for Kageyama, his true talents shine, and Hinata keeps opponents guessing. Karasuno takes the lead, but Aoba Johsai will not quit.
Kageyama tries to figure out the individual strengths of his teammates, and Tsukishima creates a new battle plan that can prove Karasuno's might.
As Aoba Johsai cruises toward victory, coach Ukai faces radical decisions. Pressure mounts, and mistakes are made. Does Karasuno still have a chance?
Kageyama matches Oikawa point for point, and the game becomes deadlocked. But Kageyama scores personal points with Oikawa for his team spirit.
Karasuno High's third years must decide if they'll return for the spring tournament in the wake of a devastating loss to Aoba Johsai.