Episode 9: “A Toss to the Ace”
- 9 of 25
- June 1, 2014
- 24 min
- Aired
Contents
| Series | Haikyu!! |
|---|---|
| Episode | 9 of 25 |
| Japanese | エースへのトス |
| Original air date | June 1, 2014 |
| Episode length | 24 min |
| Studio | Production I.G |
| Previous episode | Episode 8: “He Who Is Called Ace” |
| Next episode | Episode 10: “Yearning” |
| Streaming | Crunchyroll, Netflix, Prime Video, Hulu +1 |
“A Toss to the Ace” is episode 9 of the anime Haikyu!!. It first aired on June 1, 2014.
Summary
The summary below describes what happens in this episode.
Keishin Ukai agrees to coach Karasuno for a practice match against his store's volleyball association. He arranges the match to assess the current players' strengths. Asahi Azumane joins the team, and Hinata spots him. Azumane must prove himself to deserve the title of ace.
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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