Shohei Fukunaga, a second-year Nekoma High student and volleyball team wing spiker, sports wide, feline-like eyes with small pupils, short black hair tousled by cowlicks at his nape, and pale skin. His relaxed posture often features slouching shoulders or bent knees, creating a slightly hunched silhouette. He communicates through gestures—waving, thumbs-up, or playful maneki-neko poses—using both hands in tandem. Notoriously reserved, Fukunaga speaks sparingly, relying on terse replies like “Yes” or “Okay,” a trait that earned him the moniker “silent big point scorer” during tournaments. Beneath his quiet exterior lies a sharp comedic mind; he internally crafts puns and jokes, chuckling softly at wordplay or obscure references rarely voiced aloud. His unflappable composure shines in tense situations, exemplified by his first-year intervention in a Kenma-Yamamoto clash, where he doused the pair with water, impressing teammates with his pragmatic calm. On the court, Fukunaga’s precision and unpredictability define his playstyle. He executes spikes with erratic trajectories to exploit gaps and delivers pinpoint receives, countering formidable attacks like Asahi’s spikes or Kageyama’s serves. Agile reflexes drive his willingness to dive or vault over barriers to sustain rallies. Kenma relies on his “phantasmal ball trajectories” to bypass blockers during critical plays. Though lacking brute strength, his serves strategically target vulnerabilities, deploying float serves to challenge opponents like Shoyo Hinata. Fukunaga’s bonds with teammates remain subtle yet enduring. He shares a quiet camaraderie with Kenma and Yamamoto, forged since their first year, often steadying Kenma mid-match with reassuring nods. Post-graduation, he pursues comedy while working as a part-time chef, as noted in the series’ finale. Born on September 29th (Japan’s Manekineko Day), his name reflects his role: “Shōhei” (“Consistently Invited/Attracted”) and “Fukunaga” (“Eternal Blessing”). Across official matches—Karasuno, Fukurōdani, Nohebi—Fukunaga’s reliability and dry wit surface subtly. At Nationals, he quips puns like “My, my, so fly” at Tsukishima’s blocks, baffling referees. Moments of rare emotional display include widened eyes at Nishinoya’s improbable saves and quiet tears following Nekoma’s final defeat.