Kei Tsukishima

Kei Tsukishima was a first-year at Karasuno High. He used to play as one of the starting middle blockers on the boys' volleyball team. He is currently a college student as well as a middle blocker for the Sendai Frogs, a Division 2 team in the V League, and will start work at the Sendai City Museum after graduating college.

He is the younger brother of Akiteru Tsukishima.

Name: Tsukishima Kei Also Known As: Tsukki (by Yamaguchi, Hinata, Bokuto, Kuroo, Koganegawa, Lev, Shimada and Takinoue), Glasses, Four Eyes (by Kuroo, Bokuto, Tendō and Oikawa), Skinny (by Kuroo and Bokuto), Stingyshima, Four-eyed Jerk Face, Suckyshima (by Hinata), Lil' Bro Shima (by Akaizawa), The Smirky Read Blocker (by Nishinoya), The Normal Guy, Mr. Vanilla (by Tendō), Tsukki-dude, Tsukki-poo (by Bokuto) (anime), Tiredshima, Wearyshima (By Kageyama), Pesky Firefly from, Karasuno (by Shirabu), Glasses-kun (by Yonezawa), The Clever Blocker, Weirdo Quick Killer (by Ukai) Gender: Male Date of Birth: September 27, 1996 Age: 22 Height: 195.3 cm (6' 4.9") Weight: 81.5 kg (179.7 lbs.) Occupation: College Student, V.League Division 2 Player Teams: Sendai Frogs Number: 17 Position: Middle Blocker Family: Akiteru Tsukishima (Older Brother), Unnamed Mother Goal: Nothing in particular Likes: Volleyball, strawberry Shortcake, Dinosaurs Dislikes: Hot-Blooded people Home town: Miyagi Prefecture Home country: Japan

Appearance Tsukishima is very tall and has an incredibly slim build for a volleyball player. Despite being a first-year, he is the tallest player on the volleyball team; standing at 190.1 cm. He has short blond hair, pale skin, thin eyebrows, and golden-brown eyes. He is often seen with a frown or a condescending smirk on his face. Tsukishima began wearing prescription sports glasses that were given to him by his brother when he was in his first year at Karasuno. He is usually seen with white headphones around his neck. The brand of these headphones seems to be "Somy", which is a play on the real name brand "Sony". He has been seen wearing various shirts with crescent moons on them, which plays on his name "Tsukishima" with tsuki meaning "moon". During a flashback Hinata has while in Brazil, Tsukishima is shown to have let his hair get slightly longer by his third year. When he is later shown during the match between the Adlers and Jackals, he is now wearing new glasses

Blunt and Antagonistic: Known for being very blunt and often riling up teammates such as Hinata, Kageyama, Nishinoya, and Tanaka. Exhibits a casual, smug attitude that can provoke opponents, taking pride in being seen as a nuisance by others like Tendō and Shirabu.

Snarky and Intimidated by Seniors: Often snickers in the background when others do or say something silly. Shows signs of intimidation around seniors; avoids confrontation when Daichi reprimands others or when Ennoshita calls him out.

Low Self-Esteem: Despite appearing arrogant, suffers from low self-esteem and considers himself inferior, a trait noted by Kuroo. Post-Shiratorizawa match, called himself "lame" for blocking Ushijima's spikes only once, highlighting his lack of self-belief.

Passionate about Volleyball: Initially refrained from showing too much effort or passion in volleyball due to fear of failing like his brother. Motivated by Yamaguchi’s confrontation and Bokuto's words, began to take volleyball more seriously. Found true passion and motivation for the sport after blocking Ushijima.

Cool-Headed but Motivated by Underestimation: Generally maintains composure but gets visibly annoyed when underestimated or told what he can't do, using it as motivation to prove others wrong. Despite claiming "It's not a competition" with Hinata, often does things to incite jealousy, like the time difference attack in the Shiratorizawa match.

Hardworking and Kind According to Akiteru: Described by his brother Akiteru as blunt and unemotional but actually a very hardworking and kind person.

Tsukishima is revealed to have continued playing volleyball after high school. He currently plays as a middle blocker for the Div. 2 team, the Sendai Frogs. At the same time, he is a college senior and plans to start working for the Sendai City Museum when he graduates[1]. Tsukishima joins Yamaguchi and Yachi in watching the game between the Adlers and MSBY Black Jackals wherein Hinata is making his debut. During a minor flashback when Tsukishima and Yamaguchi were having dinner together, Tsukishima questions Yamaguchi on why Hinata was trying out for the Jackals. When Yamaguchi answered that Hinata chose them because they were currently the best team having try-outs, Tsukishima commented how this was typical of Hinata to do and remembers when he had asked Hinata if he had been serious about switching to beach volleyball; learning that Hinata was doing this to become stronger so that a top tier setter would see he is worth setting to. As the players for both teams are being introduced, Tsukishima becomes uneased at seeing Hoshiumi and that he still held the nickname The Little Giant. Yamaguchi playfully points out that Hoshiumi probably wouldn't be too happy to be reminded of Tsukishima. When the Jackals' starting lineup begin making their way onto the court, Tsukishima laughs hysterically when Bokuto does cartwheels to introduce himself. When Hinata and Atsumu perform their new quick attack, Tsukishima has a thoughtful look on his face. After the second quick attack, Tsukishima comments that this attack seems even faster than the original. After Hoshiumi serves, Tsukishima notices Hinata move a few steps back. He suspects Hinata is doing this in preparation of Romero doing a block-out or spiking over the blockers only for the Brazilian ace to instead perform a feint shot. When Atsumu was later made to make the first touch, Tsukishima recalls the moment back during the First Year Training camp how Hinata expressed his desire to want to learn how to do everything. At this, he watches as Hinata sets the ball to Atsumu. When Yachi expressed how well Hinata is playing, Tsukishima agrees but adds that Hinata would need to be this good in order to have replaced Oriver Barnes in the starting lineup. He listens with amusement as Yachi and Yamaguchi realize that Hinata has come to learn the tasks of a setter and a libero which add to his skillset and how this would make a difference in the Jackals plays since Barnes primarily uses power in his plays. After the Jackals win the match in the fourth set, Tsukishima tries to keep Yamaguchi and Yachi from attending his next match but is unable to stop them. He later is shown arriving at his team's practice and is asked by Kentarō Kyōtani if he would be watching Japan's match against Argentina.

Skills: Blocking: 10/10 - Established as a cornerstone blocker, adept at stopping opponents' spikes with precision and strategy. Game Sense: 5/5 - Possesses a keen ability to analyze opponents' plays, predict their moves, and adjust his strategies accordingly. Serve: 8/10 - Capable of strategic serves that disrupt opponents' formations and timing. Spike: 8/10 - Exhibits power and accuracy in offensive spikes, capable of exploiting gaps in defense. Setting: 6/10 - Competent in setting up plays and assists teammates effectively. Feint and One Person Time Difference Attack: Skilled in using feints and delayed spikes to deceive opponents and create scoring opportunities. Experience:

Karasuno High School Volleyball Team (Current): Integral member known for leadership in blocking and strategic playmaking. Regular participant in inter-school tournaments, including notable matches against powerhouse teams. Tokyo Summer Training Camp: Enhanced skills under the mentorship of veteran blockers, refining techniques in blocking and tactical gameplay. Matches Against Strong Opponents: Demonstrated ability to adapt to varying playstyles, maintaining composure and strategic focus. Education:

High School Diploma (Expected Year of Graduation) Personal Attributes:

Analytical Mindset: Prefers analyzing information and strategic planning over instinctual play. Coolheaded: Maintains composure under pressure, crucial in high-stakes matches. Continuous Improvement: Open to learning and refining skills, evident in ongoing training and adaptation to new techniques. Relationships:

Yamaguchi: Close friendship, pivotal in mutual support and growth. Hinata, Kageyama, and Teammates: Evolving relationships from initial challenges to mutual respect and collaboration. Family: Rebuilt relationship with older brother Akiteru, influencing personal and athletic growth. References: