[Wakatoshi Ushijima](https://anilist.co/character/76816/Wakatoshi-Ushijima)'s father. He introduced Wakatoshi to volleyball, telling him stories about his team's reliable ace in high school. When the Ushijima family objected to Wakatoshi's left-handedness, Utsui begged the head of household to allow Wakatoshi to keep his unique trait and that it would be a strength in his future. ~!Utsui has been residing in Irvine, California and is the training coach for the Irvine Polar Bears. He also authored several books about volleyball physical training through the years!~

After the victory against Aoba Jousai High, Karasuno High School, once called “a fallen powerhouse, a crow that can’t fly,” has finally reached the climax of the heated Spring tournament. Now, to advance to nationals, the Karasuno team has to defeat the powerhouse Shiratorizawa Academy. Karasuno’s greatest hurdle is their adversary’s ace, Wakatoshi Ushijima, the number one player in the Miyagi Prefecture, and one of the country’s top three aces.
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Only the strongest team will make it to the national tournament. Since this match is the third-year players’ last chance to qualify for nationals, Karasuno has to use everything they learned during the training camp and prior matches to attain victory. Filled with restlessness and excitement, both teams are determined to come out on top in the third season of Haikyuu!!.
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[Written by MAL Rewrite]

Takashi Utsui