Description
"2.43: Seiin High School Boys Volleyball Team" centers on the dynamics of a high school volleyball team in the rural Fukui Prefecture, Japan. The narrative primarily follows Kimichika Haijima, a talented but volatile volleyball player, and Yuni Kuroba, his childhood friend and former teammate. Haijima, known for his exceptional skills and intense personality, returns to Fukui after being expelled from his previous school in Tokyo due to a violent altercation. Reuniting with Kuroba, who is calm and level-headed, the two rekindle their partnership on the court.
The story explores the challenges faced by the Seiin High School boys' volleyball team as they strive to compete at a high level despite their limited resources and lack of experience. Haijima’s aggressive demeanor often clashes with his teammates, creating tension within the group. However, his passion for volleyball and Kuroba’s steady influence gradually help the team come together. Key teammates include Misao Aoki, the team captain who struggles with self-doubt, and Subaru Hachiya, a first-year player with raw talent but little confidence. The team’s journey is marked by their efforts to overcome personal insecurities, build trust, and improve their skills.
The series delves into themes of teamwork, perseverance, and personal growth, with a strong focus on the relationships between the players. Haijima’s journey is particularly central, as he learns to channel his intensity into leadership and collaboration. The narrative also highlights the challenges of competing in a sport-dominated environment, where rival teams and external pressures test the group’s resolve. As the season progresses, the team faces formidable opponents, including their regional rivals, and works toward their goal of qualifying for the national tournament.
The interplay between Haijima and Kuroba serves as the emotional core of the story, with their contrasting personalities and shared history driving much of the character development. The series balances intense volleyball matches with quieter moments of introspection, offering a well-rounded portrayal of the athletes’ lives both on and off the court. Through its exploration of ambition, camaraderie, and the pursuit of excellence, "2.43: Seiin High School Boys Volleyball Team" presents a compelling sports narrative grounded in the realities of high school athletics.
The story explores the challenges faced by the Seiin High School boys' volleyball team as they strive to compete at a high level despite their limited resources and lack of experience. Haijima’s aggressive demeanor often clashes with his teammates, creating tension within the group. However, his passion for volleyball and Kuroba’s steady influence gradually help the team come together. Key teammates include Misao Aoki, the team captain who struggles with self-doubt, and Subaru Hachiya, a first-year player with raw talent but little confidence. The team’s journey is marked by their efforts to overcome personal insecurities, build trust, and improve their skills.
The series delves into themes of teamwork, perseverance, and personal growth, with a strong focus on the relationships between the players. Haijima’s journey is particularly central, as he learns to channel his intensity into leadership and collaboration. The narrative also highlights the challenges of competing in a sport-dominated environment, where rival teams and external pressures test the group’s resolve. As the season progresses, the team faces formidable opponents, including their regional rivals, and works toward their goal of qualifying for the national tournament.
The interplay between Haijima and Kuroba serves as the emotional core of the story, with their contrasting personalities and shared history driving much of the character development. The series balances intense volleyball matches with quieter moments of introspection, offering a well-rounded portrayal of the athletes’ lives both on and off the court. Through its exploration of ambition, camaraderie, and the pursuit of excellence, "2.43: Seiin High School Boys Volleyball Team" presents a compelling sports narrative grounded in the realities of high school athletics.
Cast
- Yusuke Onuma
- Kenjirō Abekawa
- Naoyasu Uchimura
- Kohei Tokura
- Yūichirō Umehara
- Kouhei Togura
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Staff
- DirectorYasuhiro Kimura
- Episode DirectorTetsuji NakamuraDaisuke TsumagariSatoshi ŌsedoTakahiro KameiKyōhei SuzukiJun'ichirō HashiguchiShō SugawaraAyumu UwanoJirō Fujimoto
- MusicYūgo Kanno
- Original Character DesignAiji Yamakawa
- Art DirectorRyōki MatsumuraKentarō Akiyama
- Animation DirectorTakenori TsukumaHaruki MiuraYūichi TakahashiRyo KobayashiShuko OkutaniMasato NishikawaDaisuke TsumagariNaho KozonoSachiko MoriHee Kyu JangEri KojimaWakako ShigemotoToshihiro IrieKeun Soo LimJae-Ik ShinShingo FujisakiEun Soo OhMiki MatsumotoYeon Soon JeongChang Hee WonTamami IzawaDaisuke IshibashiEita ToyoshimaSara SakoeYuko KawaguchiKentaro IshikawaEmiri KanauchiKyung Ho KimHoon ParkJōji YanaseMyoung Jun ChaYoon-Joung KimMasaki Kōsaka
- Sound DirectorMasanori Tsuchiya
- Series CompositionYōsuke Kuroda
- StoryboardTetsuji NakamuraDaisuke TsumagariSatoshi ŌsedoYasuhiro KimuraKyōhei SuzukiShō SugawaraKazuki YokouchiKōichi ChigiraJirō FujimotoRiki Matsuura
- Unit DirectorYasuhiro KimuraRiki Matsuura
- Original creator
- Character DesignYūichi Takahashi
- Chief Animation DirectorYūichi TakahashiRyo Kobayashi
- 3D DirectorYukie Yamamoto
- Director of PhotographyRyō Kujirai
- ScriptYōsuke Kuroda
Production
- ProductionMOVICAniplexFuji Television NetworkShueishaTohan CorporationDentsu Inc.Fuji Creative CorporationAnimaxJapan Volleyball Association
- Animation Productiondavid production
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