Daichi Sawamura, a third-year Karasuno High student and volleyball team captain, commands respect as a wing spiker with a sturdy 176.8 cm frame, dark hair, and sharp brown eyes. His mature, authoritative presence often belies his age, later accentuated by upward-styled hair post-timeskip. Born on December 31, his 70.1 kg muscular build complements his role as a defensive anchor. A natural leader from his junior high days at Izumitate, Daichi captained the volleyball team alongside Hayato Ikejiri and Yui Michimiya, rallying teammates through defeats with unyielding resolve. Driven by Karasuno’s former glory, he joined the declining team post-Coach Ukai’s retirement, forging its revival through relentless solo drills and tactical research with Sugawara and Asahi. Balancing firmness with empathy, Daichi enforces discipline—banishing Kageyama and Hinata from practice until resolving their feud—while trusting players like Tsukishima to self-correct. His strategic recruitment of manager Kiyoko underscores his focus on morale and structure. Defensively adept, he anticipates opponents’ strikes, executes precise receives and soft blocks, and adjusts formations to mask team gaps. By mid-November, his 223 cm fingertip reach, 310 cm spike, and 298 cm block heights reflect honed court intelligence and adaptability. Beneath his steady demeanor, Daichi grapples with vulnerability, notably after Asahi’s brief departure post-Date Tech’s defeat, and displays fleeting immaturity, like accidentally setting off a school bell during a scuffle. Post-graduation, he joins Miyagi’s Community Safety Division, aligning his protective instincts with civic duty. Unaware of Yui’s romantic interest, he maintains a playful camaraderie with her and teammates, mediating conflicts while nurturing mutual growth. His whimsical dreams about the vice principal’s toupée reveal a lighthearted streak, yet his dedication to Karasuno’s success remains absolute.