52 'Haikyuu!!' Quotes From The Volleyball Anime About Teamwork, Talent, And Love

Oluwatosin Michael
Dec 12, 2023 By Oluwatosin Michael
Originally Published on Mar 05, 2021
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The favorite 'Haikyuu' quotes are the ones that talk about teamwork and talent.

'Haikyuu' is a popular Japanese manga series that also has an anime TV show.

The story of the series revolves around Shoyo Hinata. Hinata is a boy with a small stature who dreams of becoming the best volleyball player.

We're going to take you through the most important and famous 'Haikyuu' quotes spoken by the series' most memorable characters, including Daichi, who didn't die in the series, as many memes stated. From inspirational 'Haikyuu' quotes to funny Haikyuu quotes, you'll find it all here.

We'll also cover quotes from the strongest volleyball player in the series, Tobio Kageyama, who is also a crush of Shoyo Hinata. Even though 'Haikyuu' isn't a romance-driven series, a major time-skip revealed the marriage of Ryunosuke Tanaka and Kiyoko Shimizu.

For more interesting quotes articles right here on Kidadl, check out 'Your Name' quotes and Todoroki quotes.

Inspirational Haikyuu Quotes

'Haikyuu' has no dearth of inspirational quotes and quotes about talent, and that's what we'll go through in this section. So, read on!

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1. "The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams."

- Shoyo Hinata.

2. "Do you need a reason to not want to lose?"

- Shoyo Hinata.

3. "There's no guarantee that the weapon that worked first will continue working until the end. I have to keep moving forward. I have to keep going! My greatest weapon is not getting caught!"

- Shoyo Hinata.

4. "Being the best decoy ever is as cool as being the ace."

- Tobio Kageyama.

5. "You can fly even higher."

- Tobio Kageyama.

6. "The last ones standing are the victors. Only the strongest. If you want to be the last one standing, become strong."

- Tobio Kageyama.

7. "If they adjust to me, I have to adjust in turn. Whoever stops adjusting won't be able to continue forward."

- Tobio Kageyama.

8. "Life's a bore if you don't challenge yourself."

- Yuu Nishinoya.

9. "I kept the ball in the air, it's not your place to give up."

- Yuu Nishinoya.

10. "It's no fun if you don't try other options once you know they exist."

- Yuu Nishinoya.

11. "There are some flowers you only see when you take detours."

- Tanaka Saeko.

12. "Being weak means that there is room to grow."

- Ittetsu Takeda.

13. "Birds with the wind in their wings are flying across the great blue sky right now. And all of you should be able to make it! To the highest limit, to the farthest limit!"

- Ittetsu Takeda.

14. "Is "defeat" proof that you are weak? Isn't "defeat" more like a trial to overcome? Of whether you can stand up and walk again after falling to your knees? If you remain on your knees like that, then it would be a sign of weakness."

- Ittetsu Takeda.

15. "He who climbs the ladder must begin at the bottom."

- Ittetsu Takeda.

16. "A challenge where after ending up on your hands and knees, you must see if you can stand up again? If you stay on your hands and knees, that proves that you are weak."

- Ittetsu Takeda.

17. "Today might be the chance to grasp the chance to let your talent bloom. Maybe tomorrow, the day after, or next year... Maybe even when you're thirty. I'm not sure if physique has anything to do with it, but if you think that it will never come, it probably never will."

- Tooru Oikawa.

18. "Talent is something you make bloom, instinct is something you polish."

- Tooru Oikawa.

19. "If you're gonna hit it, hit it until it breaks!"

- Tooru Oikawa.

20. "We'll never win if we don't believe we can."

- Daichi Sawamura.

21. "You should know better than anyone that you've failed the moment you lose your cool."

- Daichi Sawamura.

22. "Even if we're not confident that we'll win, even if others tell us we don't stand a chance, we must never tell ourselves that."

- Daichi Sawamura.

23. "There's no match that you can't win, and there's no match that you'll win for sure."

- Ikkei Ukai.

24. "Little by little, what you've become will naturally become important to you. What you need at the start is a little bit of curiosity."

- Kiyiko Shimizu.

25. "If we look up instead of straight ahead, we could lose our footing."

- Keishin Ukai.

26. "There's only one thing to do in order to win. Practice practice practice. Even if you're puking your guts out, pick up the ball and continue."

- Keishin Ukai.

27. "Everyone thinks that being small is more detrimental than it actually is. Even though being smaller puts you at a disadvantage in volleyball, it doesn't make you completely helpless!"

- Korai Hoshiumi.

28. "Spiking isn't just about slamming the ball to the floor. If you keep your cool, you'll be able to see what action to take."

- Kotaro Bokuto.

29. "Even if a game doesn't seem clear-able at first, after playing it over and over again, you can conquer it."

- Kenma Kozume.

30. "Even if we go for what's somewhat safe here, it'll mean we never changed."

- Koshi Sugawara.

31. "Things you don't understand are scary, right?"

- Satori Tendo.

32. "Bigger will always be stronger. That is nature's logic."

- Tanji Washijo.

33. "The fact that he's different from other people will probably end up being his strength."

- Takashi Utsui.

34. "Motivation? What more do you need than pride!"

- Tadashi Yamaguchi.

35. "A defense with no holes doesn't exist."

- Wakatoshi Ushijima.

36. "Luck? No way. You're only an ace if you're able to create miracles."

- Tsutomu Goshiki.

37. "To strike past all obstacles... That's the ace."

- Asahi Azumane.

38. "Someone who can't see the opponent standing right in front of him, can't defeat the opponent that lies beyond."

- Hajime Iwaizumi.

39. "When you have a brilliant ace, their very existence is a brilliant decoy!"

- Kenjiro Shirabu.

40. "What's lame isn't losing the match. It's to be scared of the match!"

- Ryunosuke Tanaka.

41. "It's not just the enemy that can push you beyond your limits."

- Ryunosuke Tanaka.

42. "I am built upon the small things I do every day, and the end results are no more than a byproduct of that."

- Shinsuke Kita.

43. "I don't need any applause. I'm just going to do what I need to do."

- Shinsuke Kita.

44. "Repetition, being methodical, and being thorough just feels nice."

- Shinsuke Kita.

45. "The fact that he's different from other people will probably end up being his strength."

- Takashi Utsui.

46. "The game will be over if you beat him, so isn't it more fun having enemies you can't seem to defeat?"

- Tetsuro Kuroo.

Teamwork Haikyuu Quotes

A lot of the best 'Haikyuu' quotes are about emphasizing the value of teamwork. In this section, we'll take a look at all the long and short 'Haikyuu' quotes that talk about teamwork.

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47. "But now we can fight. Even if they read us or catch up to us, we can fight."

- Shoyo Hinata.

48. "You don't win alone. That's just how it is."

- Tobio Kageyama.

49. "I'm a libero. I'd guard your backs with my life if I had to."

- Yu Nishinoya.

50. "When colors mix they become muddy and messy. But when they all blend together, the final result is the color that wins against all others... Black!"

- Ittetsu Takeda.

51. "When crows flock, they might even kill a huge white eagle."

- Tooru Oikawa.

52. "I can't do any fancy plays, but I can give you guys a solid foundation."

- Daichi Sawamura.

53. "Bokuto is the kind of person that compels you to give it your all, because you know he's giving it his all."

- Keiji Akaashi.

54. "No encouragement, just the truth. No more words are needed from the great ace to the other ace."

- Reon Ohira.

Here at Kidadl, we have carefully created lots of interesting family-friendly quotes for everyone to enjoy! If you liked our suggestions for 'Haikyuu' quotes, then why not take a look at anime love quotes or anime quotes about life.

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Written by Oluwatosin Michael

Bachelor of Science specializing in Microbiology

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Oluwatosin MichaelBachelor of Science specializing in Microbiology

With a Bachelor's in Microbiology from the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Oluwatosin has honed his skills as an SEO content writer, editor, and growth manager. He has written articles, conducted extensive research, and optimized content for search engines. His expertise extends to leading link-building efforts and revising onboarding strategies. 

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