Suguru Daishou
Suguru Daishou is a third-year student and the captain of the Nohebi Academy boys' volleyball team in Haikyu!!. Playing as a Wing Spiker wearing the jersey number 1, he leads his team with a highly persistent and tactical style of play.
Overview
Suguru Daishou is a third-year student and the captain of the Nohebi Academy boys' volleyball team in Haikyu!!. Playing as a Wing Spiker wearing the jersey number 1, he leads his team with a highly persistent and tactical style of play.
Appearance
He features narrow, slanted eyes and frequently sticks out his tongue, giving him a distinct snake-like facial impression. He has short hair with parted bangs, portrayed as either black or brown, alongside noticeable eyelashes and a prominent collarbone.
Personality
On the surface, Daishou presents a polite demeanor to authority figures like referees, but in truth, he is provocative and cunning, actively seeking to unnerve opponents. He is highly analytical and realistic about his team's capabilities, while showing a more vulnerable, down-to-earth side around his girlfriend.
Abilities
He relies on tenacious defense, exceptional teamwork, and precise court awareness. Rather than using raw power, he attacks using tactical feints and calculated block-outs to outmaneuver opposing blockers.
Background
As captain of Nohebi Academy, Daishou led his team through competitive tournaments such as the Tokyo representative qualifiers for the Spring High. Although he briefly broke up with his girlfriend, Mika Yamaka, due to his obsession with volleyball, they reconciled soon after the qualifiers. During the national tournament, the two watched from the stands together while analyzing the matches. Years later, he continues playing volleyball for a team based in Aichi Prefecture.
Relationships
He shares a long-standing rivalry with Nekoma High School's captain, Tetsurou Kuroo, as the two frequently exchange sarcastic jabs whenever they meet. He is also in a romantic relationship with Mika Yamaka, with whom he reconciles after a temporary breakup.
Trivia
His surname, Daishou, is believed to be derived from the Japanese rat snake (Aodaisgai/Aodaishou). Within the series, he serves a prominent role providing match commentary alongside his girlfriend.