2.43: Seiin High School Boys Volleyball Team (Season 1)

The Boys, Yuni and Chika (Episode 1)

Writer: Yosuke Kuroda

Air date: 2021-01-08

Runtime: 23 min

Overview: Kimichika and Yuni were childhood friends, but Kimichika moved away when they were still in kindergarten. Yuni is ecstatic to hear that Kimichika is moving back after eight years, but when they are reunited, Kimichika had completely changed.

The Best and Worst Playmaker (Episode 2)

Writer: Yosuke Kuroda

Air date: 2021-01-15

Runtime: 23 min

Overview: The boys get ready for their first tournament and their hopes are high. But Yuni starts to get nervous during the game and panics. Haijima manages to salvage the game, but his teammates now look at him differently.

A Dog's Perspective and a Giraffe's Perspective (Episode 3)

Air date: 2021-01-22

Runtime: 23 min

Overview: Yuni and Kimichika now go to Seiin High School, but haven't really talked to each other since their last middle school tournament. Oda, Seiin's volleyball team captain, tries to get Kimichika to join the team.

Higher, Faster, Stronger (Episode 4)

Air date: 2021-01-29

Runtime: 23 min

Overview: Kimichika leaves Yuni out of the practice exercises the rest of the team is doing and Seiin finally plays at the Fall Tournament.

Stand By Me (Episode 5)

Air date: 2021-02-05

Runtime: 23 min

Overview: Kimichika and Yuni head to Tokyo to Kimichika's old school so he can face his past. But once they get there, Kimichika finds out the shocking truth...

The Laughing King and Crybaby Jack (Episode 6)

Air date: 2021-02-12

Runtime: 23 min

Overview: Fukuho Tech has been the representatives for Fukui at the Inter-High and Spring Tournament for seven years. But now, they hear that the team at Seiin might give them a run for their money.

The Ruling Hero of the Court (Episode 7)

Air date: 2021-02-19

Runtime: 23 min

Overview: Seiin plays their practice match against Fukuho. Haijima has a suggestion for the prefectural qualifiers that throws the whole team for a loop.

Yuni and Chika Re-enter the Battle (Episode 8)

Air date: 2021-02-26

Runtime: 23 min

Overview: Seiin starts their first match in the tournament but are instantly thrown off when Oda takes himself out of the starting lineup. Will they be able to get back on their feet?

The Unbeaten and the Dark Horse (Episode 9)

Air date: 2021-03-05

Runtime: 23 min

Overview: Seiin and Fukuho both prepare for their upcoming match to decide which team will represent Fukui at the Spring Tournament, and Subaru gets some unexpected news from his doctor...

The Hero and the Genius 1 (Episode 10)

Air date: 2021-03-12

Runtime: 23 min

Overview: Seiin and Fukuho finally face off to see who'll go to the nationals to represent Fukui. Even without Ochi at their side, Fukuho starts off strong.

The Hero and the Genius 2 (Episode 11)

Air date: 2021-03-19

Runtime: 23 min

Overview: The battle between Seiin and Fukuho heats up! Who will come out victorious?

Runway (Episode 12)

Air date: 2021-03-26

Runtime: 23 min

Overview: Seiin is going to head to the Spring Tournament, but what lies ahead for them beyond that?