Episode 5: “A Coward's Anxiety”
- 5 of 25
- May 4, 2014
- 24 min
- Aired
Contents
| Series | Haikyu!! |
|---|---|
| Episode | 5 of 25 |
| Japanese | 小心者の緊張 |
| Original air date | May 4, 2014 |
| Episode length | 24 min |
| Studio | Production I.G |
| Previous episode | Episode 4: “The View From the Summit” |
| Next episode | Episode 6: “An Interesting Team” |
| Streaming | Crunchyroll, Netflix, Prime Video, Hulu +1 |
“A Coward's Anxiety” is episode 5 of the anime Haikyu!!. It first aired on May 4, 2014.
Summary
The summary below describes what happens in this episode.
Kageyama and Hinata get in sync, allowing them to score points. Tsukishima changes his blocking tactics, but Kageyama and Hinata's quick attack frees Ryuunosuke up. They win the 3-on-3 match, and Takeda arranges a practice match with Aoba Johsai, on the condition that Kageyama sets for the entire match.
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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