Tooru Oikawa is the hardworking and charming captain of Aoba Johsai High School’s volleyball team. Known for his good looks and magnetic personality, he is a skilled setter famous for getting the best from his team. Though he’s called a “genius” by others, Oikawa believes strongly in effort over talent. He plays a key role as a rival and mentor to Tobio Kageyama and keeps fighting for his volleyball dreams, even after graduation.
Tooru Oikawa is tall at 184.3 cm and weighs 72.2 kg.
His highest jump reach is 335 cm.
He is often described as very handsome. He is popular with many girls and is often surrounded by a fan crowd.
Oikawa acts playful with a light-hearted and friendly attitude.
He likes to give nicknames to others and can be a bit cheeky.
Despite this, he is sometimes described as having a "bad personality" because he likes to tease and stir things up.
During matches, he shows serious charisma and can change the whole team’s mood with just a few words.
He cares deeply about his teammates and knows how to bring out everyone’s strengths.
Oikawa is a third-year student in Class 6 at Aoba Johsai High School.
He is the captain and setter of the volleyball team and wears jersey number 1.
He used to go to Kitagawa Daiichi Middle School and was Tobio Kageyama’s senior.
He has a strong relationship with Hajime Iwaizumi, who’s been his friend since childhood.
Oikawa is an “attacking setter” known for brilliant tosses and a powerful jump serve.
He can read both his teammates and opponents very well, using this to his team’s advantage.
His greatest strength is drawing out 100% of his team’s abilities.
He isn’t naturally a genius, so he works very hard to become stronger.
He has won the Best Setter Award in middle school.
Player Stats
Power: 5
Jump: 3
Stamina: 4
Brains: 4
Skill: 5
Speed: 3
He had a big influence on Tobio Kageyama’s volleyball style.
Oikawa and Hajime Iwaizumi are childhood friends and have strong teamwork.
He looks up to the Argentine player Jose Blanco, who inspires him to play volleyball abroad.
He sometimes acts annoyingly toward “genius” players like Wakatoshi Ushijima and Kageyama, showing his complex feelings toward natural talent.
He has a nephew, Takeru Oikawa, who calls him by his first name.
- “I believe in you guys.”
- “Let’s go push them away.”
- “If you want to break me, do it until I’m finished.”
- “Geniuses annoy me.”
- “None of my volleyball is over yet. Remember this pride, even if it means nothing.”
- “I’m going to defeat everyone. Be ready.”
Captain of Aoba Johsai
Oikawa leads Aoba Johsai High School’s volleyball team as a third-year student.
He is admired for his leadership on and off the court.
Oikawa is famous for giving funny nicknames and being very social.
Rivalry with Kageyama
He was Kageyama’s senior in middle school, and Kageyama learned about serving and blocking by watching him.
Oikawa serves as both a rival and a mentor to Kageyama.
Kageyama calls Oikawa “Great King” because Oikawa’s nickname is “King” and Oikawa is his senior.
Matches With Karasuno
In matches against Karasuno High, Oikawa uses his skills both as a setter and a server.
He even plays as a pinch server during a match due to an injury, showing off his powerful and accurate serves.
He notices Kageyama’s growth from a “tyrant king” into a team player and offers Kageyama tough advice when asked.
Struggles Against Geniuses
Oikawa works very hard because he believes he is not a genius.
He often feels bitter toward natural talents like Wakatoshi Ushijima and Kageyama.
Still, he never gives up and keeps trying to overcome his limits.
He receives support and encouragement from Hajime Iwaizumi, which helps him find confidence again in difficult times.
After High School
After losing to Ushijima and failing to make it to nationals, Oikawa chooses not to go to Shiratorizawa Academy.
Instead, he goes to Argentina to play in the pro league for CA San Juan.
Oikawa’s big dream is to follow his idol, Jose Blanco.
During a trip to Brazil with his team, he meets Hinata again. They share updates about their lives and play beach volleyball together.
In the last chapter, Oikawa becomes a naturalized citizen of Argentina and plays for the Argentine national team in the 2021 Olympics.
He is seen excited and happy to reunite with Hinata.
Oikawa loves milk bread.
His recent worry was being ignored by Karasuno’s team manager (he says it was just because she was shy).
He uses the motto “Break me until I’m finished.”
He was dumped by his girlfriend and jokes about being free on Mondays, when the volleyball club has a day off.
His room is a Japanese-style room with a low table and a futon in the middle.
Oikawa once received an “Oikawa Hanger” as a joke item with the Aoba Johsai team jacket, which became a fan meme and was even used in anime and extra comics.
He hums local songs from places like Bennyland amusement park and a baseball team, showing his connection to local culture in Sendai.
In the anime, Oikawa was shown humming real amusement park and sports team songs from Sendai.
He has a close bond with his friends and fans, and his character stands out for his hard work, charisma, sense of humor, and non-stop effort to catch up with natural geniuses.
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