Who is Haikyuu!!'s Most Well-written Secondary Character? Answer is Obvious, but Let Us Tell Why

Haikyuu!! spoilers ahead!

Summary:

• Haikyuu!! has many memorable supporting characters.
• Oikawa initially appears as the series' main antagonist.
• An important reason is Oikawa's deep personality.

Haikyuu!! is one of the best examples of sports anime. It has all the necessary elements: drama, humor, attractive characters, and of course, a lot of sports. Although the Haikyuu!! main characters share a lot in common with the other characters in this genre, the development of their personalities can be envied. In addition to the central figures in the story, there are many memorable supporting characters. But even among them, the setter Toru Oikawa stands out. And no wonder! He has the best-written story.

Setter that will drive you crazy

Oikawa is the captain of Aoba Johsai High School volleyball team. He has a difficult personality, which is typical for many characters in the series. Despite his friendly appearance, he is very strict and arrogant (especially when it comes to volleyball). However, Oikawa is well-liked by girls and attracts a lot of attention among sports fans. During the game, he is very serious and attentive to his teammates. In order to realize all his ambitions, he trains diligently and spares no effort.

Oikawa appeared in the first season. He initially acts as the main antagonist of the series. Aoba Johsai is the first serious team that Karasuno has to defeat on the way to their goal. The choice of characters is no coincidence! Oikawa and Kageyama were members of the same team — Kitagawa Daiichi Junior High. Being players of the same position, there was always a confrontation between them. But while Kageyama saw Oikawa as a role model, Oikawa was always jealous of his kohai's natural talent.

What makes Oikawa so special?

Aoba Johsai's setter has always been very popular among Haikyuu!! fans. That's probably because his character is really well written. The first thing that stands out is Oikawa's tragic story. Although he is a good player, he cannot surpass Kageyama's talent. To maintain a high level, Oikawa has to practice more than he should. Despite a great will to win and team development, Aoba Johsai fails to beat Shiratorizawa in the Prefectural Tournament for several years, and then loses to Karasuno.

Another important reason is the character's deep personality. In many ways, he is even better than most Karasuno players. Oikawa is not just funny or strict. This character shows different emotions depending on the situation. He can be flirtatious, intimidating, focused, caring, sentimental, etc. Of course, well-developed characters should not be too surprising, but when such a hero turns out to be a supporting character, it immediately attracts attention.