Ep. 7: Oikawa Returns as Aoba Johsai Captain and Challenges Karasuno with Perfect Serves
Aired on May 18, 2014
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Oikawa returns as the captain and true setter for Aoba Johsai, revealing himself as Kageyama's original senpai. He dominates by serving perfect aces directly at Tsukishima, forcing Karasuno to adapt. Sawamura changes the team formation, allowing Karasuno to finally secure victory against Aoba Johsai. Before departing, Oikawa warns that their next encounter will feature all their aces from the start, promising a different outcome. During the bus ride home, Sawamura hints that Karasuno holds its own surprises. The team anticipates the return of their libero, Yu Nishinoya, who is expected to completely transform the team's dynamics upon his comeback.
Episodes
- Ep. 3 · Sawamura alters the match format to a first-year three-on-three contest with Tanaka joining Hinata and Kageyama.
- Ep. 4 · Kageyama and Hinata face Tsukishima, Yamaguchi, and Sawamura in a crucial first-year match.
- Ep. 5 · Kageyama and Hinata synchronize to win the first-year match against Aoba Johsai
- Ep. 6 · Karasuno faces Aoba Johsai in a practice match featuring Kageyama and Hinata's quick attack.
- Ep. 7 · Oikawa Returns as Aoba Johsai Captain and Challenges Karasuno with Perfect Serves
- Ep. 8 · Ace Returns as Noya Withholds Play Until Asahi Comes Back
- Ep. 9 · Ukai becomes interim Karasuno coach for practice match against alums
- Ep. 10 · Karasuno faces Neighborhood Association in tense practice match as Ukai evaluates players
- Ep. 11 · Karasuno training camp features a lost Hinata meeting Kenma before a practice match against Nekoma.