Haikyuu!! is quickly turning into one of the most loved sports anime to ever exist. This series is based primarily in a high-school setting. The show reminds several fans of legendary sports series like Slam Dunk. The show’s premise follows a keen-eyed teenager called Hinata Shoyo. Hinata is built small compared to other volleyball aspirants. But he does not let his height set back his dreams. The main reason for this is that he is inspired by a player nicknamed “Little Giant” of Karasuno Highschool. He soon goes on to make acquaintances with people like Kageyama Tobio and further joins the Karasuno Highschool to accomplish his dreams. Here, we see some iconic moments as Hinata and Kageyama, together become the ‘Deviant Duo.’
Kageyama Tobio is one of the most badass characters of Haikyuu. He is initially considered to be a very scary and mean person. Kageyama, during the start of the show, had no regard for his teammates. He was nicknamed the “King of the Court”. After he joins Karasuno Highschool, he gets determined to work on his shortcomings and improve himself. Kageyama recognizes Hinata’s inner talent before anyone else and goes on to form a terrifying partnership with him. Both of the characters consider each other as their rivals but also learn to rely on each other. We are about to discuss some of the coolest Kageyama moments down below.
1. Kageyama’s Advice To Hinata After The First Match
This interaction between the two characters sets the tone for the show. This occurs after Hinata’s middle-school team loses terribly to Kageyama’s team in volleyball. Kageyama does not take pity on Hinata and tells him that you need to stay in the court to fight. We can’t forget this moment as this establishes the character both as being extremely arrogant and cool. He confidently says, “Only the winner stays in the court…the first game, second game, the playoffs, the nationals…I’m going to win them all!”.
Kageyama and Hinata’s interaction after their Middle-School Match.
2. Motivates Asahi to Not Give-Up
Tobio is not famous for being the best team player in the game. But towards the end of the first season, we see him actively make a huge change in himself. He gradually understands that to play volleyball, you have to work as a team. When Asahi, the ace of Karasuno, keeps blaming himself for losing a game, Tobio motivates him to not be harsh on himself. This scene has garnered one of the most popular quotes from the series, “You don’t win alone. That’s just how it is.”
3. “As long as I’m here, you’re invincible!”
This dialogue by Tobio Kageyama for Hinata is one of the most memorable scenes of the show. When Hinata feels very demotivated about his skills during season 1, Tobio motivates him not to lose hope. But being classic Tobio, he mainly compliments himself while trying to encourage his partner. This scene sends chills down the viewer’s spine. As we establish here how deep the two character’s relationship is with each other. This scene is so iconic that in later seasons, Hinata himself repeats the same dialogue to reassure Tobio.
Kageyama Tobio motivates Hinata Shouyo in Haikyuu Season 1 Episode 5
4. Dump Shot Against Oikawa
If Tobio is considered as “The King of the Court,” Oikawa is called the “Great King” by Hinata. Oikawa used to be Tobio’s senior in middle school. Both of them are excellent setters, but Oikawa doesn’t acknowledge Tobio as his equal. Karasuno loses an important match against Aoba Johsai at the end of season one. This incident increases Karasuno’s will to win. Tobio puts in his best efforts during the match, but this dump shot is an unforgettable moment. Oikawa gets devasted during this scene and is forced to admit Tobio as his equal.
Karasuno Team celebrating Kageyama’s dump shot against Aoba Johsai
5. Face-block Against Jozenji
Other players often make fun of Hinata’s blocking skills in volleyball. And Tobio joins this party as well. He always comes off as a more serious person than Hinata. But in reality, Tobio is as passionate about volleyball as his partner. We get to see a lot of goofy aspects about Tobio. Some of them include him always doing petty competitions with his rivals and being absurdly bad in maths. But the one that probably stands out the most is his face block. During the match against Jozenji, Tobio uses his face instead of other body parts to block the incoming ball. This scene is one of the funnier yet iconic moments of Kageyama.
6. Selection into National Training Camp
We tend to forget at times what a great player Tobio is due to Hinata. Since Hinata is the protagonist of the show, our attention mainly goes towards him. But the writers of the show remind us just how amazing Tobio is with this scene. This training camp is meant for the most talented players in Japan. Tobio is selected as one of the best players in the country. While some of his teammates cheered for him, others felt left out. Hinata was one of those people who were feeling this way. And Tobio as well took this opportunity to rub this off in his rival’s face. This is one of the most iconic moments of Kageyama.
Kageyama taunts Hinata after getting picked for the Japan Youth Camp
7. First Freak Hit Against Dateko
We all know Tobio Kageyama and Hinata Shouyo have an iconic partnership in the series. One of the main reasons for their popularity is the famous “freak attack”. In this attack, Hinata jumps as high as possible, and Kageyama sets the ball directly in Hinata’s hands. This attack happens in such a quick and unpredictable way that it is also called their “quick attack”. This was a pair that was meant to be as Kageyama is someone wanting to play quickly while Hinata is eager and athletic to go for every set. Seeing the two, we were always left in awe, but the one against Dateko feels like a true breakthrough for the pair.
8. You Can Fly Even Higher
This scene shows one of the softer sides of Tobio. Hinata’s biggest strength is his high jumps. But his confidence falters after Kageyama tells him about Korai Hoshumi, who seemingly jumps higher than him. And Tobio notices this uncertainty in his peer. He puts Hinata at ease by saying this dialogue. With the heightened animation quality and music, this is one of the Kageyama and Hinata moments that become memorable.
Kageyama tells Hinata about his capabilities.
9. Attack Against Shiratorizawa
Before this match, both Kageyama and Hinata visit Shiratorizawa. But both of them are humiliated by Ushijima, the top volleyball player of the prefecture. Regardless, both Hinata and Kageyama get to introduce themselves to Ushijima Wakatoshi as Hinata claims that Karasuno would beat Shiratorizawa and go to the Nationals. The best part about this was Hinata saying that they are from the concrete while Kageyama grins at the scenario. As time passes by, and Karasuno move to the Prefectural Finals, they were set to play against Shiratorizawa. This match holds a very special space in our hearts, as it seemed almost impossible that Karasuno would win this game. Kageyama shows amazing character development in this arc of the series.
10. Fight With Hinata
During the second season of the anime, Kageyama and Hinata develop a very close relationship. As it’s popularly said, all relationships have their ups and downs. This relationship also takes a hit when they realize that their quick attacks may always not work. Hinata is adamant about continuing the attack while Kageyama is not. The pair learns to become more tolerant in later episodes. This arc shows a very emotionally heavy side of Kageyama.
Kageyama and Hinata having a fight, in Haikyu Season 2, Ep 5
These iconic scenes are ranked in no particular order. But the audience is sure not to forget these scenes anytime soon. One of the major reasons for the massive success of Haikyuu is Kageyama. While the character may seem scary sometimes, his constant will to chase after his dreams make him endearing to watch. We wish Kageyama keeps getting such badass moments to outshine.
Don’t toy with me, and Miss Nagatoro San is an entertaining anime to watch. The anime will make you go from aww to hysteria in a matter of seconds in the anime. The plot has the absolute power to lighten your mood. The story of Don’t Toy with me Miss Nagatoro San goes around like, Naoto Hachiouji encounters Hayase Nagatoro. Naoto is a comic enthusiast and a total introvert. Nagatoro interrupts him by drawing comics. Nagatoro, a first-year student, teases him every day. She constantly harasses him about the way he is. Reading his story and seeing his nervous demeanor convinced him to play with her, even addressing her “Senpai” instead of calling himself.
At first, Nagatoro’s constant antics annoy and embarrass him, making him feel humiliated. They build a peculiar bond as they spend more time together, and Naoto discovers that living with Nagatoro may even be enjoyable. It’s safe to say, though, that his days are never going to be the same again. It’s a perfect one-time watch, but then you can still relive the moments that gave you a good laugh. This article contains a brief list of moments you would want to go back and watch again. There might be more moments or the whole anime, but these moments could be ranked as the most entertaining among all.
1. “A skilled swordsman lacking in life skill: Seigfried!”
Nagatoro being a bully, made fun of Naoto’s modest plot of the comic he was drawing. One time, Nagatoro took the papers of Naoto where he had removed the comic. Where else, Naoto being introverted, was embarrassed about his art couldn’t even stop it. However, this did not stop Nagatoro from making fun of the poor lad. She read the whole story in front of him.
Don’t Toy With Me, Miss Nagatoro
Naoto’s face turned entirely red, and he is urged to make her stop reading it. Since he is not confident enough for his artwork, the scene ends with Nagatoro teasing him as Senpai always and almost bursting into tears.
2. Senpai! Senpai! Senpai!
Like we all know, Nagatoro and Naoto have different tastes in addressing themselves from the beginning of the anime. Nagatoro has been addressing Naoto as Senpai from the very first episode. It started with Naoto returning home from school and Naoto popping up like usual and teasing him and calling him Senpai! Senpai! Senpai! repeatedly. Naoto doesn’t seem very happy about Nagatoro teasing him with sexual jokes.
Don’t Toy With Me, Miss Nagatoro
Being a shy guy, Naoto has made it sure to stay away from people and girls in general. Nagatoro comes into his life out of nowhere, and he finds it uncomfortable when she mockingly says, “Want me to squeeze it again!”. However, the scene end with nothing much other than Naoto being embarrassed and Nagatoro enjoying his expressions.
3. Gross, Gross, Gross
When Naoto was painting alone, Nagatoro came into the drawing classroom only to observe him. Instead, she falls asleep and has a strange dream. So, if you haven’t noticed, Nagatoro dislikes anybody else taunting Naoto save her. Whether it is her close pals or others, she is highly concerned with defending Naoto from other bullies. She doesn’t like it when her pals attempt to get too close to Naoto or show too much interest in him.
Don’t Toy With Me, Miss Nagatoro
Even though she won’t stop making fun of him at everything, she also shares a very different relationship with him other than that. She becomes possessive, which is another way of showing affection in their relationship. But with time, we see them becoming more evident with it than their usual way.
4. “I am not a sheep.”
The scene surrounds Nagatoro taunting Naoto to be a sheep. She brings school a shaver with the intention of chopping down the hair of Nagatoro. Also, Naoto had his hair a bit grown-up than usual. However, when Nagatoro left the drawing-room to attend a call for some time, her friends arrived in the drawing-room to get some extra time and cut Naoto’s hair on behalf of Nagatoro.
Don’t Toy With Me, Miss Nagatoro
However, just before her friends are about to cut his hair, Nagatoror arrives on time and saves Naoto from getting his hair ruined. She cuts Naoto’s hair just like a professional without wasting anything. Even Naoto is pretty impressed with the result. Though he couldn’t stop blushing, his cheeks went all red when he saw himself in the mirror.
5. Nagatoro on Senpai’s flimsy running
We all know Naoto isn’t a very athletic person. When Nagatoro and his companions watched Naoto from above, they could see how hard he finished the race. Nagatoro felt compelled to assist him after seeing her companions’ mockery of him. As a result, when Naoto returned home from school with a sorrowful, worn expression, Nagatoro appeared and decided to begin his training.
Don’t Toy With Me, Miss Nagatoro
Naoto was exhausted the following morning, but Nagatoro emerged in a full-fledged sports outfit. It was a form-fitting gown that accentuated her curves. Flushed with scarlet, Naoto began running as quickly as possible to avoid looking at her. However, later on, as they were stretching, one of their classmates passed by and caught them performing arches.
6. “The way we are washing hands next to each other kinda makes it seem like we are taking a bath together.”
Nagatoro is well-versed at making Naoto blush excessively. During one such incident, both of them were in school. While Naoto was washing her hands, Nagatoro appeared and wanted to rinse her hands under the same tap as Naoto, even though there were numerous other faucets nearby. While washing their hands with soap, Nagatoro’s hands became entwined with Naoto’s.
Don’t Toy With Me, Miss Nagatoro
Nagatoro, not being a simpleton, turned the entire thing into a lewd sense. This caused Naoto to flush again, and her remarks aimed to get Naoto sexually aroused. Nagatoro did it more after watching his response, but when Naoto couldn’t stand it any longer, he fled away without washing his hands. The sight, on the other hand, was spectacular. But witnessing Naoto go through all of that throughout the series will make you feel sorry for him at some point.
7. Creep! Creep! Creep! Creep!
If you have seen the anime, you already know Nagatoro claims Naoto to be a Creep or too sensitive multiple times. On such an event, Nagatoro took out a doodle drawn by Naoto. The doodle had a picture of Nagatoro in a weird but body-tight fun outfit. Therefore, Naoto decided to draw Nagatoro because Nagatoro had to arrange the dress from wherever she could since Naoto doesn’t have any account of girls’ clothes or even where to get them.
Don’t Toy With Me, Miss Nagatoro
Naoto was confident that Nagatoro couldn’t arrange for the dress; however, Nagatoro proved him wrong the following day. She appeared with the same costumes as represented in the picture. Nagatoro having resources, got the dress arranged from the needlecraft club she claims to exist. The scene ends with Naoto unable to appreciate Nagatoro enough for the costume. Then she gets annoyed and hits Naoto with her claws, calling CREEPY!
8. “I want you to model for me”
When the President wanted to close the art club, Naoto was sad but couldn’t revert. Nagatoro spoke up for Naoto. The situation resulted in the President throwing a challenge on Naoto, asking him to sell more tickets at the upcoming museum. Naoto respects the President, but Nagatoro takes it more like a crush and cannot understand their relationship. Nagatoro gets angry and leaves.
Don’t Toy With Me, Miss Nagatoro
When Nagatoro wanted to check upon Naoto the following day, she found him in the art room with the President. She mistakes the President to be the model for Naoto’s artwork. However, after multiple pursuance and flashbacks, Naoto explains that he only wants Nagatoro to be her model for the art and no one else. In the end, the misunderstanding is cleared, and Nagatoror calls Naoto, “You are a creep”, for speaking his heart.
9. “Yeah, It won’t be boring with at least you around”
Though we know, Nagatoro is often annoying and doesn’t make Naoto work in peace. However, there lies an undeniable fact underneath: Naoto has always been alone. Especially since his interest doesn’t match many in his classes, he has always been alone. The manga or anime did not show much of Naoto’s change with his friends as much have we seen Naoto hanging out with Nagatoro or her friends.
When Naoto was in the art room, these lines slipped his mouth, saying, “Yeah, It won’t be boring with at least you around”. Nagatoro was flustered, calling her Senpai creepy. However, in the end, them enjoying each others’ company is the undeniable truth.
10. Keep it up! Keep it up Senpai!
Gambare gambare Senpai, Gambare Gambare Senpai! These dialogues were ones that would not have made sense if you cant hear them out loud from the sentence itself. It was in the art room when the door was half-closed. Nagatoror was riding on Naoto’s back and yelling Gambare gambare Senpai, Gambare Gambare Senpai! It was then they realized students walking by the hallway.
Don’t Toy With Me, Miss Nagatoro
The realization made them embarrassed enough, knowing their posture wasn’t exactly right considering it was school. With realization, their expressions had changed. Not just that, they had also changed their posture quickly.
