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Issei Matsukawa

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Issei Matsukawa is a supporting character from the manga and anime series Haikyu!!. He is a third-year student at Aoba Johsai High School and serves as a starting middle blocker for the school's volleyball team, wearing the uniform number 2. Recognized by his teammate Tooru Oikawa by the nickname Mattsun, he plays an important defensive role on the court.

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Overview

Issei Matsukawa is a supporting character from the manga and anime series Haikyu!!. He is a third-year student at Aoba Johsai High School and serves as a starting middle blocker for the school's volleyball team, wearing the uniform number 2. Recognized by his teammate Tooru Oikawa by the nickname Mattsun, he plays an important defensive role on the court.

Appearance

Matsukawa is characterized by his curly black hair and a prominent, slightly pointed mouth resembling a duckbill. His facial features give him a remarkably mature appearance, to the extent that he receives comments about his school uniform not suiting him.

Personality

Matsukawa maintains a calm and laid-back demeanor. Despite his mature look, he fits in well with his peers, though he displays self-consciousness regarding his elder-looking features and how he looks in his high school uniform.

Abilities

As a middle blocker, Matsukawa excels at funneling the enemy's spiking angles using a highly intimidating defensive presence. When stationed in the front row, he frequently incorporates feints into his attacks. His psychological pressure and blocking skills made a strong impression on Shoyo Hinata, who considered him one of the most troublesome blockers he ever went up against.

Background

During his time at Aoba Johsai High School, Matsukawa was a student in Class 3-1 and an essential front-row player for the volleyball team. After finishing his high school career and graduating, he remained in Miyagi Prefecture to work at a local funeral company.

Relationships

Within the Aoba Johsai volleyball team, he shares a friendly dynamic with Tooru Oikawa, who frequently addresses him by the nickname Mattsun. Opposing players like Shoyo Hinata view his strategic blocking abilities with great wariness.

Trivia

His favorite food is cheese-filled hamburg steak.