ハイキュー!!
Haikyu!! - Movie Quotes
Memorable Quotes
才能は開花させるもの、センスは磨くもの
— Tooru Oikawa
Context:
Oikawa reflects on this during the intense final match between Aoba Johsai and Karasuno in Season 2. He thinks about his lifelong competition against geniuses like Ushijima and Kageyama and reaffirms his own path of achieving greatness through polishing his skills to their absolute peak.
Meaning:
"Talent is something you make bloom, instinct is something you polish!" This quote encapsulates Oikawa's, and one of the series' core philosophies: that skill is not just something you're born with, but something that must be cultivated through relentless effort and dedication. It's a powerful statement on the nature of hard work versus natural ability.
飛べない烏
— Ikkei Ukai
Context:
This is a line from Karasuno's former coach, Ikkei Ukai. It is shown in flashbacks and serves as the philosophical foundation for the team's motto and their relentless pursuit of improvement, especially for a player like Hinata who uses his jump to 'fly'.
Meaning:
"Because people don't have wings, we look for ways to fly." This quote is a central metaphor for the entire series. It speaks to the human condition of striving to overcome inherent limitations through ingenuity, effort, and passion. For Karasuno, whose symbol is the crow, 'flying' means reaching their full potential in volleyball.
お前は3年間何やってたんだ！
— Tobio Kageyama
Context:
This quote is from the very first episode, during Hinata and Kageyama's one and only match against each other in middle school. After Hinata's team is crushed, Kageyama confronts him, unable to comprehend how someone with such incredible physical gifts could be so unskilled.
Meaning:
"What have you been doing for three years?!" This is one of the first lines Kageyama screams at Hinata. It represents Kageyama's initial shock and frustration at Hinata's wasted potential and lack of fundamental skills, setting the stage for their intense rivalry and eventual partnership.
俺が居ればお前は最強だ！
— Tobio Kageyama
Context:
Kageyama says this to Hinata in Season 1, Episode 4, during their 3-on-3 match against Tsukishima. He has finally figured out how to toss the ball precisely to a fast-moving Hinata who spikes with his eyes closed, creating their unstoppable 'freak quick' attack.
Meaning:
"As long as I'm here, you're invincible!" This declaration marks the true beginning of Hinata and Kageyama's partnership. It signifies Kageyama's acknowledgment of Hinata's potential and his own role as the setter who will enable him, moving from a rivalry to a symbiotic relationship.
負けたくないことに、理由っている？
— Shoyo Hinata
Context:
Hinata poses this question early in the series, highlighting his fundamental nature. It demonstrates that his desire to compete and win isn't born from a complex backstory or rivalry, but from an innate part of his personality.
Meaning:
"Do you need a reason to not want to lose?" This simple but powerful question embodies Hinata's pure, instinctual drive to win. It cuts through all the complex motivations and philosophies and boils the spirit of competition down to its most basic, powerful element.