Haruki Komi
Haruki Komi is a character from the volleyball manga and anime series Haikyu!!. He is a third-year student at Fukurodani Academy and serves as the starting libero for the school's volleyball team, wearing the number eleven jersey. Despite being the shortest player on the team, he plays a vital defensive role using his outstanding speed and stamina. Alongside his third-year teammates like Akinori Konoha and Yamato Sarukui, he helps maintain team cohesion and provides reliable back-row defense.
Overview
Haruki Komi is a character from the volleyball manga and anime series Haikyu!!. He is a third-year student at Fukurodani Academy and serves as the starting libero for the school's volleyball team, wearing the number eleven jersey. Despite being the shortest player on the team, he plays a vital defensive role using his outstanding speed and stamina. Alongside his third-year teammates like Akinori Konoha and Yamato Sarukui, he helps maintain team cohesion and provides reliable back-row defense.
Appearance
Standing at 164.7 cm and weighing 60.5 kg, Haruki Komi is the shortest member of the Fukurodani Academy volleyball team. He features short, two-tone hair and distinct yellow eyes. On the court, he wears Fukurodani's libero volleyball uniform adorned with the jersey number eleven. Off the court, his attire includes the standard school uniform consisting of a white collared shirt, necktie, jacket, and long pants.
Personality
Haruki Komi possesses a cheerful and approachable demeanor that fits naturally into the dynamic environment of Fukurodani Academy. He shares a strong rapport with his fellow third-years, particularly Yamato Sarukui and Akinori Konoha, allowing them to coordinate effortlessly both on and off the court. A relatable side of his personality comes through in his daily routine, where he frequently laments not having enough time to take a quick nap after finishing his lunch.
Abilities
As the team's dedicated libero, Haruki Komi excels in defensive play with a maximum vertical reach of 298 cm. His athletic profile is highlighted by top-tier stamina alongside impressive speed and jumping ability. In addition to his individual mobility across the back row, his seamless synchronization with teammates such as Yamato Sarukui and Akinori Konoha enhances Fukurodani's overall defensive stability.
Background
Haruki Komi attends Fukurodani Academy as a student in class 3-2 and has spent his high school career as a dedicated member of the volleyball team. Entering his senior year, he assumed full responsibility as the starting libero, anchoring the defense for a powerful team featuring captain Koutarou Bokuto and setter Keiji Akaashi. Throughout regional competitions and national tournament appearances, he consistently provides solid back-row defense.
Relationships
Haruki Komi maintains a close relationship with his fellow third-years Yamato Sarukui and Akinori Konoha, forming a cohesive core within the squad that operates with complete mutual understanding. He also supports captain Koutarou Bokuto, vice-captain Keiji Akaashi, and middle blocker Tatsuki Washio, trusting them implicitly during competition. Additionally, he works harmoniously with lowerclassmen like Wataru Onaga, team managers Yukie Shirofuku and Kaori Suzumeda, and head coach Takeyuki Yamiji.
Trivia
His favorite food is deep-fried breaded prawns (ebi furai). In line with Fukurodani Academy's naming convention where characters are named after various owl species, his surname Komi is believed to be derived from the short-eared owl, known in Japanese as komimizuku.