Akinori Konoha, a third-year student at Fukurōdani Academy, stands 178.8 cm tall with medium-length dirty-blonde hair and narrow eyes matching its shade; his hair shortens post-timeskip. He maintains an average build among his volleyball teammates as their primary outside hitter. Possessing a competitive and teasing nature, Konoha frequently taunts opponents during matches. He visibly reacts with annoyance when teammate Kōtarō Bokuto enters depressive slumps but actively joins team efforts to lift his spirits. Despite these frustrations, Konoha values Bokuto's abilities, acknowledging his strength and vital importance to Fukurōdani. Libero Haruki Komi considers Konoha essential for the team's proper functioning. His volleyball role centers on versatility, earning him the "Jack of All Trades" nickname, though he dislikes the implied "Master of None" connotation. His skills encompass reliable setting—stepping in when setter Keiji Akaashi is unavailable—along with strong overhand and underhand receives. He executes rebounds by deliberately targeting blockers to recycle attacks. While not a power player, his defensive consistency and emergency setting prove crucial in high-pressure rallies. Statistically, his jumping, game sense, technique, and speed are rated above average (4/5), with setting (8/10) and serve reception (7/10 post-timeskip) as standout skills. During the Tokyo Expedition Arc, Konoha assists in managing Bokuto's emotions following narrow victories. In the Spring High Preliminary against Nekoma, he stabilizes the team through critical defensive plays: receiving Tetsurō Kuroo's jump serve and saving a spike after a one-touch block. He taunts Lev Haiba and Kenma Kozume about their coordination, executes a rebound tactic to counter Nekoma's targeting of Akaashi, and sets for Yamato Sarukui while mimicking Bokuto's mannerisms. He later participates in a coordinated play to break Bokuto's slump by baiting Lev at the net. At Nationals, Konoha identifies Bokuto's mood shifts, such as irritation over smaller crowds. He expresses frustration but remains confident in Bokuto's resilience. Against Mujinazaka High, he questions Bokuto's declaration about becoming the top ace yet laughs at his enthusiasm. He delivers key overhand receives, makes sets during Bokuto-focused rallies, and adjusts passes after Akaashi critiques their quality. He once prioritizes setting to Sarukui over Bokuto, resulting in a point. A flashback to Fukurōdani's national finals loss reveals Konoha blaming himself for the final set delivered to Bokuto, believing it limited the ace's effectiveness. Bokuto absolves him, taking responsibility for the missed point. This moment deepens Konoha's appreciation for Bokuto as a teammate, crediting him for the chance to compete on center court, and he vows ongoing support for Bokuto's career. Post-graduation, Konoha works for a Tokyo pharmaceutical company and plays as an outside hitter for the Ehrgeiz Pharma Volleyball Club. He maintains friendships with former teammates, watching Bokuto's professional matches with Sarukui and Komi while energetically celebrating his plays.