Issei Matsukawa is a third-year middle blocker at Aoba Johsai High School, known for his mature-looking face and strong blocking skills. He stands out for his unique ability to limit the attacking options of opponents, earning him the title of “the most annoying blocker” from even the toughest rivals. After graduation, he works at a funeral company in Miyagi.
Issei Matsukawa is tall at 187.9 cm and weighs 73.8 kg. He has black, wavy hair and a pouty, duck-like mouth. His looks make him appear older than he actually is, and this bothers him sometimes.
Issei Matsukawa is calm and level-headed on court. He is often teased by his friends for looking older, but he does not take things too seriously. Even when he is worried about being told that his school uniform does not suit him, he still keeps a good sense of humor.
Issei Matsukawa is a member of the Aoba Johsai High School volleyball team, wearing jersey number 2. He is in class 3-1. His last name comes from Matsu-kawa Onsen in Hachimantai City, Iwate.
He plays as a middle blocker and is very good at controlling where opponents can hit the ball.
Issei Matsukawa often participates in feints when he is at the front row.
His volleyball stats:
- Power: 4
- Jump: 2
- Stamina: 4
- Brains: 3
- Technique: 3
- Speed: 3
His maximum jump reach is 331 cm.
Issei Matsukawa is close friends with his teammates, especially with Tooru Oikawa, who calls him “Matsun.” The team relies on his calm nature in tense matches.
- Birthday: March 1
- Height: 187.9 cm
- Weight: 73.8 kg
- Favorite food: Cheese-filled hamburger steak
- Recent worry: People tell him he does not look good in his uniform
- After high school, he works for a funeral company in Miyagi
“Don’t hit it here, okay? You can’t, right??”
Dealing With New Attacks
During the Spring High qualifiers semifinal, Issei Matsukawa faces Shouyou Hinata’s new quick attack.
Instead of going for a direct block, he focuses on narrowing Hinata’s options, showing his smart approach as a blocker.
The Most Annoying Blocker
In the Spring High second round, during the Karasuno vs. Inarizaki match, Shouyou Hinata tries to copy the block Issei Matsukawa used against him before.
This makes Issei Matsukawa stand out as the “most annoying blocker” Hinata has ever faced, even beating out other famous blockers like Tendou Satori and Takanobu Aone.
After Graduation
After finishing high school, Issei Matsukawa stays in Miyagi and works for a funeral company.
Issei Matsukawa is best known for his mature appearance and his strategic blocking style on the volleyball court. His old-looking face is a running joke among his friends, but he embraces it with a smile.
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