Episode 8: “He Who Is Called Ace”
- 8 of 25
- May 25, 2014
- 24 min
- Aired
| Series | Haikyu!! |
|---|---|
| Episode | 8 of 25 |
| Japanese | エースと呼ばれる人 |
| Original air date | May 25, 2014 |
| Episode length | 24 min |
| Studio | Production I.G |
| Previous episode | Episode 7: “Versus the Great King” |
| Next episode | Episode 9: “A Toss to the Ace” |
| Streaming | Crunchyroll, Netflix, Prime Video, Hulu +1 |
“He Who Is Called Ace” is episode 8 of the anime Haikyu!!. It first aired on May 25, 2014.
Summary
The summary below describes what happens in this episode.
Yu Nishinoya returns to help Karasuno improve their receiving skills. Meanwhile, Ittetsu Takeda tries to persuade Keishin Ukai to become Karasuno's next coach, coming up with a plan to convince him.
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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