Now that the next installment of Haikyuu is slowly approaching, we’ve compiled this list of 10 characters we want to see more of in Season 5. Some members of this feature will include volleyball players who haven’t been fully established in the anime, while others just plainly deserve additional scenes. So, without further ado, let’s get started.
Wakatsu Kiryu
Wakatsu Kiryu is one of the top three aces mentioned in a few moments throughout Haikyuu. However, the anime adaptation has only vaguely shown this notable character, despite his brief appearance in Haikyuu! To The Top while he watches the match between Karasuno and Inarizaki.
With Season 5, we hope to see more of Kiryu by learning more about the wing spiker of Mujinazaka High since the anime has continuously researched their opponents. Furthermore, as his team’s ace, we want to discover his playstyle and the strategies Wakatsu uses so we can understand why he is considered the best.
Kenma Kozume
Although we’ve already received several episodes of Kenma, we can’t help but want more of this introverted character now that the next season will focus on the Dumpster Battle. With this in mind, this setter will undoubtedly think of creative ways to deal with Asahi Azumane’s powerful spike, Shoyo Hinata and Tobio Kageyama’s new volleyball moves, and the rest of the team’s tactics.
Kenma has hinted that he looks forward to battling Karasuno due to his unique relationship with Hinata, which could mean a different side to the character in Season 5.
Based on previous volleyball matches, we know that his heart isn’t entirely in the game; however, this upcoming showdown could change that, like how Kei Tsukishima let out a battle cry after blocking the left-handed spike of Wakatoshi Ushijima.
Tadashi Yamaguchi
Tadashi Yamaguchi has tried to prove himself time and time again as Karasuno’s pinch server, and we hope he makes an epic revival during the Nekoma match. In Season 4, Yamaguchi hasn’t had much luck, with only a few points that have helped in dire situations, such as his service aces in the Tsubakihara and Inarizaki matches.
Besides all the nerves on the court, Yamaguchi feels a bit jealous of Karasuno’s other pinch server, Hisashi Kinoshita, who is determined to catch up with his fellow second years. So, could Tadashi redeem himself against the cat-like reflexes of Nekoma? We’ll have to wait and see how he will deal with this opposing team’s skills and if he can score some points, similar to the events of the Aoba Johsai match.
Ikkei Ukai
Since Ikkai Ukai is one of the people responsible for the rivalry against Nekoma, it makes sense for him to be in Season 5, mainly because of his discussion with his grandson at the end of Haikyuu! To the Top. Honestly, we just want this old mentor to be proud of his boys since he didn’t particularly see the potential of the seniors and juniors of Karasuno.
This character mainly appears in Season 3’s frightful match against Shiratorizawa Academy, where we can see his surprised face after the team scores multiple kills. Now that the Dumpster Battle is making its way to the anime, we hope Grandpa Ukai will be astonished again with Karasuno’s newly refined skills.