Haikyuu!! Episode 10 -

: Hinata feels that his current role isn't "cool" compared to the Ace.

of Haikyuu!! 's first season, titled " Yearning " , marks a pivotal shift for Shoyo Hinata as he begins to understand his unique contribution to the Karasuno High School volleyball team. The Return of the Ace Haikyuu!! Episode 10

The episode continues the practice match between Karasuno and the . Asahi Azumane , the team's "Ace," starts regaining his confidence after a period of self-doubt. Watching Asahi deliver powerful spikes past defenders, Hinata is struck with a deep sense of "yearning" to be like him—tall, strong, and the undeniable star of the court. Hinata's Struggle with His Role : Hinata feels that his current role isn't

This episode is available for streaming on Crunchyroll and is often praised by fans on platforms like Reddit for its character development and emotional depth. The Return of the Ace The episode continues

Hinata’s distraction leads to a lapse in concentration, causing him to make mistakes that frustrate Kageyama.

: Ukai begins evaluating the different styles of Karasuno's setters—Kageyama’s genius-level precision versus Sugawara’s reliability and deep trust with the team.