9 : A Toss To The Ace Apr 2026

: The episode is available on platforms like Crunchyroll .

: The opening theme is "Imagination" by SPYAIR , and the ending theme is "Tenchi Gaeshi" by NICO Touches the Walls . 9 : A Toss to the Ace

: The climax features a powerful scene where Sugawara sets the ball for Asahi. Although Asahi's first spike is blocked, Nishinoya saves it with his foot, and Asahi calls for the toss again, successfully breaking through the wall and reclaiming his role as the Ace. Production Information Director/Writer : Based on the manga by Haruichi Furudate. : The episode is available on platforms like Crunchyroll

(Japanese: エースへのトス, Ēsu e no Tosu ) is the 9th episode of the first season of the popular sports anime series Haikyuu!! . Although Asahi's first spike is blocked, Nishinoya saves

: Keishin Ukai officially begins his role as the team's coach and organizes a practice match against the "Neighborhood Association" team to evaluate the current players.

: Asahi Azumane, who had quit the team after a traumatizing loss where all his spikes were blocked by Date Tech, is encouraged to join the practice match.