Episode 3: “The Formidable Ally”
- 3 of 25
- April 20, 2014
- 24 min
- Aired
Contents
| Series | Haikyu!! |
|---|---|
| Episode | 3 of 25 |
| Japanese | 最強の味方 |
| Original air date | April 20, 2014 |
| Episode length | 24 min |
| Studio | Production I.G |
| Previous episode | Episode 2: “Karasuno High School Volleyball Club” |
| Next episode | Episode 4: “The View From the Summit” |
| Streaming | Crunchyroll, Netflix, Prime Video, Hulu +1 |
“The Formidable Ally” is episode 3 of the anime Haikyu!!. It first aired on April 20, 2014.
Summary
The summary below describes what happens in this episode.
The proposed match for Shouyou Hinata and Tobio Kageyama is changed into a three-on-three game between first-year players. A captain joins the opposing side and assigns another player to their team. Hinata rejects this explanation before the match begins.
Characters in this episode
Music in this episode
- OP 1“Imagination” — SPYAIRAnimeThemes
- ED 1“Tenchi Geshi” — NICO Touches the WallsAnimeThemes
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Episode guide
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About the series
After a middle-school defeat brings Shouyou Hinata face to face with formidable setter Tobio Kageyama, the two enter high school with their rivalry unresolved. Their story takes shape around an unexpected change in circumstances: the opponents who once faced each other must now find a way to play on the same…
Read the article →References
- “Haikyu!!”. Kitsu. Retrieved October 22, 2026.
- “Haikyuu!!”. MyAnimeList. Retrieved October 27, 2026.
- “Haikyu!!”. AnimeThemes. Retrieved October 23, 2026.
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