Haikyuu!! Statistics Chart

Haikyuu!! is firmly established as one of the most beloved sports anime of all time, if not just straight-up the most beloved. The central activity has never been an indicator of a show's chances for success, but it is kind of amazing that a story about volleyball has produced 45 volumes of manga, 85 anime episodes, multiple compilation movies, and a cinematic sequel. At this point, there should also be a Haikyuu game, although history would suggest that it would, somehow, be a 3D fighter or a musou hack-and-slash. Crucially, nearly all of this content is amazing! Haruichi Furudate's manga is a modern shonen classic that will be remembered for decades to come. The anime is just as revered, although it has not yet fully adapted the source material. While the manga ended in 2020, the anime still has the final arc to cover.

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As captivating as the matches are, Haikyuu's legacy primarily comes down to its strong roster of characters, arguably one of the best in all anime. Hinata and Kageyama take center stage as the iconic duo that start as rivals but quickly become the closest of allies, but they are hardly the only noteworthy figures. Haikyuu's characters are all-around great, so let's celebrate them by going over their ages, heights, and birthdays, along with providing a summary of their roles in the show.

The article focuses on the anime and not the manga, so spoilers for the latter are mostly kept to a minimum. That said, people who have not watched all the show should keep in mind that Haikyuu characters from the entire run are included.

Updated on November 15, 2025 by Mark Sammut: We have updated the images for each character, along with expanding the intro.

Haikyuu!! Statistics Chart

When it comes to volleyball (among a handful of other sports), statistics like height can be very important to a player's overall profile. While it may be a trivial detail in other cases, these dedicated volleyball players make it a point to record their heights as accurately as possible. To help these stats be much more accessible, the following table has been made to keep track of each main character's age, birthday, and height.

Character	Age	Birthday	Height
Karasuno High
Shoyo Hinata	16	June 21, 1996	5'4.6"/164.2cm
Tobio Kageyama	16	December 22, 1996	5'11.6"/181.9cm
Daichi Sawamura	18	December 31, 1994	5'9.6"/176.7cm
Koshi Sugawara	18	June 13, 1994	5'8.7"/174.6cm
Asahi Azumane	18	January 1, 1995	6'1.4"/186.4cm
Yu Nishinoya	17	October 10, 1995	5'3.2"/160.5cm
Ryunosuke Tanaka	17	March 3, 1996	5'10.2"/178.2cm
Chikara Ennoshita	16	December 26, 1995	5'9.1"/175.4cm
Kei Tsukishima	16	September 27, 1996	6'2.8"/190.1cm
Tadashi Yamaguchi	16	November 10, 1996	5'10.9"/180.0cm
Kazuhito Narita	16	August 17, 1995	5'10.9"/180.2cm
Hisashi Kinoshita	16	February 15, 1996	5'8.8"/174.7cm
Kiyoko Shimizu	17	January 6, 1995	5'5.4"/166.2cm
Hitoka Yachi	15	September 4, 1996	4'10.9"/149.7cm
Ittetsu Takeda	29	January 10, 1983	5'5.6"/166.5cm
Keishin Ukai	26	April 5, 1986	5'10"/178.2cm
Nekoma High
Tetsuro Kuroo	18	November 17, 1994	6'2"/188cm
Kenma Kozume	17	October 16, 1995	5'6.9"/170cm
Aoba Johsai High
Toru Oikawa	18	July 20, 1994	6'0.6"/184.3cm
Hajime Iwaizumi	18	June 10, 1994	5'10.6"/179.3cm
Date Tech High
Takanobu Aone	17	August 13, 1995	6'4.1"/193.3cm
Yasushi Kamasaki	18	November 8, 1994	6'1.5"/186.6cm
Kanji Koganegawa	16	July 9, 1996	6'4"/193cm
Fukurodani Academy
Kotaro Bokuto	18	September 20, 1994	6'1.2"/186cm
Keiji Akaashi	17	December 5, 1995	6'0/183cm
Shiratorizawa Academy
Wakatoshi Ushijima	18	August 13, 1994	6'2.6"/189.5cm
Satori Tendo	18	May 20, 1994	6'1.9"/187.7cm
Tsutomu Goshiki	16	August 22, 1996	5'11.5"/181.5cm
Johzenji High
Yuji Terushima	17	April 18, 1995	5'9.8"/177.2cm
Inarizaki High
Atsumu Miya	17	October 5, 1995	6'0.3"/183.6cm
Osamu Miya	17	October 5, 1995	6'0.4"/183.8cm
Aran Ojiro	18	April 4, 1994	6'0.7"/184.7cm
Shinsuke Kita	18	July 5, 1994	5'9"/175.2cm
Rintaro Suna	16	January 25, 1996	6'1.1"/185.7cm
Itachiyama Institute
Kiyoomi Sakusa	16	March 20, 1996	6'2.4"/189cm

Want to read more about each character? Then scroll down to read sections dedicated to each Haikyuu character, covering info like their debut dates, teams, and voice actors.

Shoyo Hinata

Played For: Yukigaoka Junior High, Karasuno High

• How Old Is Hinata: 16
• Hinata's Birthday: June 21
• How Tall Is Hinata: 5'4.6"/164.2cm
• Hinata's Position: Outside Hitter, Middle Blocker
• First Appearance: Episode 1 (Endings and Beginnings)
• English VA: Bryson Bagus
• Japanese VA: Ayumu Murase

For the most part, sports anime have ensemble casts, especially if they focus on a team activity. Consequently, viewers do not have to love the protagonist to enjoy a series, and there are more than a few instances where an MC ranks among a show's least liked personalities. Fortunately, Hinata is not one of those cases.

While enamored with volleyball, he is considerably shorter than the average player, which is usually a death sentence; however, Hinata does not know how to give up, and he is more than ready and able to prove all his doubters wrong. When he was young, he was inspired by Little Giant, a highly talented player who was not held back by his size. He showed Hinata that the sky is the limit if someone has the passion, drive, and talent to take on the challenge.

A tall, tall wall looms in front of me. What's the view on the other side? What does it look like? It's a view I could never see on my own. But if I'm not doing it alone... – Season 1, Episode 1

Hinata had a very frustrating middle-school run as part of the volleyball club, and he only got to take part in one official match. After that, he went to Karasuno High and quickly established himself as a vital player in the team, building a partnership with Kageyama in the process. While he is initially quite rough around the edges, Hinata grows rapidly throughout the anime, comfortably becoming one of the best players.

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Tobio Kageyama

Played For: Little Falcons, Akiyama Elementary, Kitagawa Daiichi, Karasuno High

• How Old Is Kageyama: 16
• Kageyama's Birthday: December 22
• How Tall Is Kageyama: 5'11.6"/181.9cm
• Kageyama's Position: Setter
• First Appearance: Episode 1 (Endings and Beginnings)
• English VA: Scott Gibbs
• Japanese VA: Kaito Ishikawa

Hinata's partner in crime and also the series' deuteragonist, Kageyama, is an essential part of the story as he plays a large role in Hinata's (and also his own) personal growth. Kageyama and Hinata act as foils for one another, yet still manage to make each other stronger. In the beginning, Kageyama is seen as a selfish "King Of The Court" who doesn't understand teamwork; however, throughout the series and his journey working alongside Hinata, he eventually matures.

The only time I will ever feel despair is when I won't be able to play volleyball anymore. – Season 3, Episode 6

The once egotistical and cold Kageyama slowly blossoms into a cooperative team player who constantly brings out the best in not only Hinata but also the other students who step onto the court alongside him. An argument could be made that Kageyama is Karasuno's most important player, as he is a tactical powerhouse who is responsible for managing the team's tempo.

Daichi Sawamura

Played For: Izumitate Junior High, Karasuno High

• How Old Is Daichi: 18
• Daichi's Birthday: December 31
• How Tall Is Daichi: 5'9.6"/176.7cm
• Daichi's Position: Captain, Outside Hitter, Opposite Hitter
• First Appearance: Episode 1 (Endings and Beginnings)
• English VA: Justin Doran
• Japanese VA: Satoshi Hino

The Team Captain, Daichi is often seen as the "dad" of the group and is constantly left to deal with the younger members' quarrels and antics. He is the backbone of Karasuno; without his leadership, the members can lose motivation and direction. He is by far one of the more mature members of the team and knows not to crack under pressure, even if just to keep up a calm appearance for the sake of reassuring the rest of the players.

I can't do any fancy plays, but I can give you a solid foundation. – Season 2, Episode 15

Daichi knows how to keep the other players in check, particularly Hinata and Kageyama, when they were struggling to see eye to eye during their early days. As a dependable receiver, Karasuno's captain is a crucial part of the team, even if he is just a good player rather than a great one.

Koshi Sugawara

Played For: Nagamushi Junior High, Karasuno High

• How Old Is Koshi: 18
• Koshi's Birthday: June 13
• How Tall Is Koshi: 5'8.7"/174.6cm
• Koshi's Position: Setter, Vice-Captain, Pinch Server
• First Appearance: Episode 1 (Endings and Beginnings)
• English VA: Adam Gibbs
• Japanese VA: Miyu Irino

While the Team Captain, Daichi, is often seen as Karasuno's father figure, Suga serves as the team's tough but fair mother figure. Suga is a kind upperclassman and often comforts the other members when they're down, but still makes sure to scold them when they are in the wrong.

Apparently, every player feels the same pride about the fact that they're going to be on the court. No matter whether they're some genius or just a regular guy. – Season 1, Episode 22

Sugawara is a setter and also the Vice-Captain of Karasuno. However, don't be fooled by his kind demeanor; Suga tends not to hold back when it comes to reprimanding his teammates when there's an important lesson to be learned. On the court, Suga tends to shine at reading a match's flow, allowing him to step up to the plate and connect plays. He is the type of player who brings out the best in others while not necessarily shining himself.

Asahi Azumane

Played For: Sekodai Junior High, Karasuno High

• How Old Is Asahi: 18
• Asahi's Birthday: January 1
• How Tall Is Asahi: 6'1.4"/186.4cm
• Asahi's Position: Outside Hitter, Ace
• First Appearance: Episode 8 (He Who Is Called "Ace")
• English VA: Orlander Jones
• Japanese VA: Yoshimasa Hosoya

While Asahi is the team ace and stands a daunting six feet tall, he's much less menacing than he looks. While he is often teased for having a "scary" appearance by other classmates, he's incredibly kind and wouldn't hurt a fly. This gentle giant is surprisingly very sensitive and often lets the stress and/or guilt of a match's outcome weigh on his shoulders, despite being a third-year with more experience.

The dependable guardian behind me...the easy-to-spike tosses he sends me...I lack nothing. I had forgotten such simple, obvious things...I'm not fighting this battle alone. – Season 1, Episode 9

Even with Suga and Daichi being his age, poor Asahi often finds himself being scolded by the two for not being confident enough in his abilities. As the team's ace, he puts himself under considerable pressure to perform, a role that he has not always felt up to fulfilling. Still, despite his wavering confidence, Asahi is an absolute powerhouse who is a threat to any competing team. If he has the opportunity to spike the ball, it is almost a guaranteed goal.

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Yu Nishinoya

Played For: Chidoriyama Junior High, Karasuno High

• How Old Is Nishinoya: 17
• Nishinoya's Birthday: October 10
• How Tall Is Nishinoya: 5'3.2"/160.5cm
• Nishinoya's Position: Libero
• First Appearance: Episode 7 (Versus the Great King)
• English VA: Greg Ayres
• Japanese VA: Nobuhido Okamoto

While height can be an advantage in the realm of volleyball, second-year, Noya, is proof that even shorter players can have their time to shine. Noya is the libero of the Karasuno team and uses his height to his advantage. While taller players excel at things like spiking or blocking, he specializes in agility. His abilities make Karasuno's defense a force to be reckoned with.

All right. There's nothing to worry about. All of you, keep your eyes forward. Because you have me guarding your backs. – Season 1, Episode 16

Even with being the shortest member of the team (even falling a few centimeters behind Hinata), Noya contributes just as much as everyone else. Although not exactly the most patient person ever, his unwavering determination and relentless energy help to keep up the team's morale when they are facing off against overwhelming opponents. Karasuno is always better when Noya is on the court.

Ryunosuke Tanaka

Played For: Oujitsu Junior High, Karasuno High

• How Old Is Ryunosuke: 17
• Ryunosuke's Birthday: March 3
• How Tall Is Ryunosuke: 5'10.2"/178.2cm
• Ryunosuke's Position: Outside Hitter, Ace
• First Appearance: Episode 1 (Endings and Beginnings)
• English VA: Greg Cote
• Japanese VA: Yu Hayashi

Second-year and wing spiker, Tanaka is a great upperclassman to his younger teammates. He often acts as a mentor to Hinata and Kageyama, keeps Tsukki and Yamaguchi in check, or breaks up any fights. Despite Tanaka's best efforts to come off as intimidating and tough, deep down, he's a kind person who genuinely cares about treating his teammates well and taking good care of his underclassmen.

I'm sorry! I didn't call the toss just now. I got scared for a second, damn it! I'll have all of my regrets after the match! There's no point in someone worthless like me bringing everyone down because I'm upset about my own mistake! I'll get it next time! – Season 1, Episode 20

However, when it comes to Tanaka on the court, he's a completely different person. He may have a heart of gold, but when it comes to going up against his opponents, he's incredibly competitive and tends to be a prideful person. While he does have moments when he becomes overwhelmed by the quality on the other side of the court, Tanaka is mentally strong and tends to bounce back really quickly.

Chikara Ennoshita

Played For: Karasuno High

• How Old Is Ennoshita: 16
• Ennoshita's Birthday: December 26
• How Tall Is Ennoshita: 5'9.1"/175.4cm
• Ennoshita's Position: Wing Spiker
• First Appearance: Episode 2 (Karasuno High School's Volleyball Club)
• English VA: Adam Noble
• Japanese VA: Toshiki Masuda

Chikara Ennoshita does not get all that much time to shine in Haikyuu!!, but that does not mean he is not an important part of Karasuno's team. Essentially, this second-year student acts as Daichi's vice-captain, serving as a calming influence on both the more energetic and younger players. While by no means terrible, Chikara is admittedly a pretty average player who does not shine in any specific area on the court; that said, he does not have any obvious weaknesses either, so he is a flexible option to have on the bench.

Don't think I'm gonna be warming that bench forever. – Season 2, Episode 8

Chikara is a useful hand and head to have around, and he is more than capable of stepping up during clutch situations, like when he needed to replace Daichi during the Wakutani Minami High match. While ultimately a minor player in the grand scheme of things, he does contribute to the overall show.

Kei Tsukishima

Played For: Amemaru Middle School, Karasuno High

• How Old Is Tsukki: 16
• Tsukishima's Birthday: September 27
• How Tall Is Tsukki: 6'2.8"/190.1cm
• Tsukishima's Position: Middle Blocker
• First Appearance: Episode 3 (The Formidable Ally)
• English VA: Leraldo Anzaldua
• Japanese VA: Koki Uchiyama

Middle blocker and first-year, Tsukki began his journey on Karasuno as a cold and uncooperative teammate. Although he may still have a bit of a way to go, Tsukki's personal growth throughout the series was key to the team's overall chemistry. Tsukki started as an aloof person, participating as a part of the team but not finding any real drive or motivation like the other members.

This is so stupid. I'm not Hinata. To think that I actually want to fight until the end... – Season 3, Episode 9

Eventually, Tsukki had his big moment when he realized the game and his teammates meant a great deal to him. While his love for mocking his companions never really subsides, Tsukki's attitude becomes far more teamwork-oriented in the sequel seasons of the anime. The journey was long, but he eventually realized that he did not need to suppress his love for volleyball.

Tadashi Yamaguchi

Played For: Karasuno High

• How Old Is Yamaguchi: 16
• Yamaguchi's Birthday: November 10
• How Tall Is Yamaguchi: 5'10.9"/180.0cm
• Yamaguchi's Position: Middle Blocker, Pinch Server, Captain
• First Appearance: Episode 3 (The Formidable Ally)
• English VA: Cameron Bautsch
• Japanese VA: Soma Saito

Yamaguchi, despite his tendency to crack under pressure, is Karasuno's pinch server. Yamaguchi is a first-year student and Tsukki's closest buddy. It was thanks to Yamaguchi's perseverance that he roped Tsukki back in when he began to waver the team's synergy.

What else do we need besides pride?! – Season 2, Episode 8

Yamaguchi was initially introduced as a very nervous person and as a result, didn't perform well under pressure, which was when the team needed him the most. With the help of his teammates and their support, Yamaguchi eventually overcame his anxieties and learned how to handle the pressure like a pro.

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