wood 刀, katana/to > katana The expression most commonly used in Japan is “bokuto”, 木刀, and it means, very simply, wooden katana. And he said in the past, it’s a position called “super ace”. If you ask people who have played volleyball for more than 20 years, for example, they would often associate positions with jersey numbers, expecting the number 2 to be the setter etc. All orders are custom made and most ship worldwide within 24 hours. Your answer makes a lot of sense! This is because the rules written by the International Basketball Federation reserve numbers 1-3 for coaches and stuff. Captains are chosen for different reasons. Ushijima is one of the top 3 aces in the country and he didn't even make it to Nationals!" It’s actually a really interesting topic. He makes his debut at the beginning of the Tokyo summer training camp wearing a navy T-shirt wi… It was chilly outside but spring was just around the corner. Yikes. (what if Furudate is just putting a KnB reference in?). Akaashi couldn't help but stare, stuck in a trance-like state. 1 x Animal Glue; 1 x Blinding Potion; 1 x Shinobi-gatana; Used in Recipes . Why do you always have to remind me that I'm number 4!" Using Haikyuu as an example, Bokuto is the captain because he shines the most. Edit: It's actually quite strange when you consider the #4 is considered unlucky in Japan. They explained it somewhere (cant remember where, anyone?) in no particular preference order, here’s my shit- oops i mean *ship* list: 1. kageyama x hinata = kagehina need i explain myself?? Junior high school student Shouyou Hinata gains a sudden love of volleyball after seeing a national championship match on TV. But in some teams where the setter is the orchestra conductor, they may be chosen as the captain instead. Haha. The traditional all-around spot is outside hitter (wing spiker in haikyuu terms), since they participate in serve receive and should be good passers. Bokuto Crushing on Akaashi’s Older Sister HC. Bokuto whined, his shoulders sagging. This is a similar tradition to football (soccer) positions, something that used to be true decades ago, but no longer valid. Guild Points Value: 1,426 / 14,880 (10.4 items) Resale Price: ~1,426 gil Synthesis Recipes Alchemy (42 /53) Yield: Bokuto x 1 HQ 1: Bokuto +1 x 1 Water Crystal. In volleyball, this tradition stems from before the libero was a thing. That would, admittedly, make less of a potentially tragic story, but it would be more of a… Bokuto shenanigans story. I think maybe it has something to do with Bokuto just missing out on being one of the top 3 aces in the country, so he's the 4th best ace... and that's why he kept number 4 when he became captain of his team? Kuroo had texted him earlier stating that he wasn’t coming to school, for one reason or another. From shop AnimeDesignCase. I know an ace spiker who insists on the number 9 because he was a huge football fan and he associated the ace spiker role with the main striker role in football. Certainly an interesting question though and something to ponder over! About 1 month ago . Or a super tall middle blocker who could spike and block with ease. I thought Date Tech's Aone would have worn #4 (assuming 4 = ace) because it illustrated the school's philosophy of absolute defense, and Aone's their the best blocker. haha I think you might be on to somethin'! I have no idea. "You know, four eyes, you're great at reading attacks, but your blocks are pretty weak." Every captain on KnB has the number 4. Bokuto’s bad idea, number 27 abbysragna. Edit: for reference, you could try googling “volleyball position numbers”! I totally forgot that they mentioned that his kept with Fukurodani's tradition. You said complimenting him, to which he straightened his posture, a triumphant look on his face. As for the connection between #4 and aces, this is just a guess but I think it has something to do with volleyball position numbering. This is a bit of a long shot, but several theories are already out there about Bokuto’s number 4 jersey, so why not. Bokuto seemed to let it go, instead crossing his arms over his chest and focusing his attention on the first year. As vice-captain and super polite person, Akaashi probably just felt the need to get ‘the next number’ after his captain. While it is true that Captains generally wear #1, I think in the end it’s down to a school’s tradition. This causes him to believe that he doesn't deserve the title of ace. I'm offline, have a great Christmas, be back 12/26 :) Bokuto-san why are you still scrolling down? - the official explanation though, could be that the 4 is the number of the ace in Fukurodani, and Bokuto prides himself to be the ace way more than to be the captain - If you want MY personal hc, he wears high kneepads because Akaashi has a thing for his thighs and he covers them in love bites all the time so Bokuto had to find a way to cover them ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°) If you take a look at Datekou, their Captain always wears #2. This is because the rules written by the International Basketball Federation reserve numbers 1-3 for coaches and stuff. Maybe being the ace is more important to Bokuto than being the captain, which is why he prefers the ace's number. The biggest rule Bokuto thought he would never have to worry about was rule number four He creates a volleyball club and begins practicing by himself. Akaashi has messy black hair and gunmetal blue eyes with thin pupils and slightly thick eyebrows; in some official art, his eyes appear to be green, but in others, they are more blue-colored. I would also add that in modern volleyball, I have almost never heard of opposite being played by an all-around player, even at the HS level. In other teams, like Karasuno, the captain is the most mature person. Edit: I forgot to account for the captain part. The two have many factors making them a strong canon pair: Bokuto being the team captain with Akaashi as the vice-captain; Bokuto being the ace/wing spiker and Akaashi's the setter and their jersey numbers, Bokuto's No.4 and Akaashi's No.5. This is the most precise term to speak of a wooden sword that is made to imitate a katana. While it is true that Captains generally wear #1, I think in the end it’s down to a school’s tradition. Bokuto-San <3. In his eyes it is basically religious text and for the most part, the rules were pretty standard. I couldn't find anything when I did a quick search as to why. Anatomy was boring as usual, even more so that his friend wasn’t there to be stupid with. In fact, every basketball captain in official matches has the number 4. In volleyball, this tradition stems from before the libero was a thing. 75 + Follow - Unfollow Posted on: Dec 11, 2020 . Well, we can only speculate. Do any of you (especially of the Japanese-sports-culture-savvy people) know why #4 is "the number" for the ace? Realistically though, this seldom worked like this in real life. 835 7 12. uhh i totally didn’t click away from some haikyuu!! (Remember that shirt he wore during the Cats vs. Owls match? Number 4 - Yu Nishinoya (Photo: Shueisha) ... at the moment and gets a spot on the MSBY Black Jackals pro team alongside fan favorites like Atsumu Miya and Kotaro Bokuto… Ace in powerhouse like Nekoma or Fukurodani wears number #4. You can totally see Fukurodani humouring this child owl when he demands the number 4 and once you get past that, the line-up makes sense. Keiji is a well known model, it would be really rare for someone not to recognize him actually. haha. Who’s your favorite Haikyuu character that reps the number 4 ?- In football, the main striker is often considered the number 9 position. These two have a close friendship with each other despite their contrast personalities: Bokuto being loud, childish and flamboyant while Akaashi's reserved, witty, … Haha) Which would explain why he chooses to flaunt his “Ace” designation via school tradition of Ace = #4. Inspired designs on t-shirts, posters, stickers, home decor, and more by independent artists and designers from around the world. Because 4 can be said "shi" which is the same as death. A team could have a very talented setter and 5 other solid players who didn't stand out. Although its "just a guess", it sounds like a very plausible answer, at least based on starting positions. #have you noticed that i'm watching too much sports anime yet. And that Bokuto is so proud of being the ace that he choose to wear 4 instead of 1. We are all familiar that in volleyball there are 6 people in the court. Don’t forget to follow the accounts so you can stay up to date with all event information! good night, good night by norio | one-shot - 5,300 words bokuto and “akaashi” go to a summer festival. Way to get to the point, Bo. You also have to account for different development and improvement. I think this is a neat question and I'd love to know why 4 as well. Though the kanji are different, they sound the same. Bokuto is the most widespread word in Japan, this is the one you will hear more or less everywhere when speaking about a wooden sword. Its common for the level headed and mature one, like Karasuno's case, to be the captain. Displaying 1 to 10 (of 10 products) Featured Products. Today, many strikers still value to number 9 as their jersey number to signify their position as the main striker of their team. It is accurate in volleyball terms (played it in hs and uni). He could feel his heart beating faster, his fingers itching for a pencil. I've always attributed it to Dateko giving #1 to their Ace Middle Blocker :D (Aone, Kamasaki) :">. The only reason why Bokuto was even acting like this is because he can't see Keiji. So if #1 is the setter, #4 is the opposite position (opposite hitter or outside hitter), which basically is a position given to usually a well rounded player (like Daichi) or a cannon (like Ushiwaka) -I think Tsukki’s brother has explained this during the Shiratorizawa match. Yes this is a reupload, I realized I made a huge mistake on my skin when I put his number as 1 instead of 4 and as soon as I realized that I was like no I gotta change that, so that's why. None. "Damn it!" What I'm working on. I have no idea, just that we are told that #4 is for the "ace" at very traditional schools. aka, poor akaashi putting up with Bokuto’s fantasies i’m deleting my account why did i post this omf im kink shaming myself read the tags before the story. Of course, the team won't let those negative feelings last for long. However, it was definitely true that the number 4 position was often reserved for the ace, and traditional teams would number the jerseys according to the positions. Handcrafted Do Himo $70.00 $49.99 Save: 29% off. So if the setter wants to wear the number 2 since that is the traditional setter number, you'd get a 2 as the captain. A subreddit about the volleyball manga written by Furudate Haruichi, Haikyuu!! Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. keyvalin's response is the closest thing to making sense logically. His self-confidence suffers, which translates over into his gameplay. This time I just don't have enough knowledge to answer properly. Asahi is one of the more gentle and weak-willed characters despite his status as the team's ace. Wish there was a way to contact Furudate-sensei and get queries like this clarified. Bokuto / Diamond 4 35LP / 159W 158L Win Ratio 50% / Vel'Koz - 3W 0L Win Ratio 100%, Ashe - 1W 0L Win Ratio 100%, Ahri - 1W 0L Win Ratio 100%, Lux - 1W 0L Win Ratio 100%, Akali - 0W 1L Win Ratio 0% This is a tradition of old when the starting players would have jersey numbers strictly from 1 to 11. Just throwing it out there 'cause it's the first thing that crossed my mind :P. I did a quick search as to the connection between the number 4 and Ace but nothing relevant turned up (the first round of results gave me Samsung Galaxy Ace 4 because I forgot to include "volleyball" as one of the keywords, lmao). And yeah, Andures sure has made a really full and thorough explanation. I hope somebody here does know! The 4 was also often the "ace", as it was usually the most important spiking position. I was given the number 4 when I first joined my middle school team but I didn't improve as much as my teammates and was on the bench by the time I was a senior, while a 7 was playing in the wing spiker and ace position. +I am the Setter, number 5 +My birthday is December 5th, im 17 +I enjoy reading.. +Vice captain. Happy to be of some help! So #2, #3, #4 are on the front zone. Every captain on KnB has the number 4. 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If you ask people who have played volleyball for more than 20 years, for example, they would often associate positions with jersey numbers, expecting the number 2 to be the setter etc. All orders are custom made and most ship worldwide within 24 hours. Your answer makes a lot of sense! This is because the rules written by the International Basketball Federation reserve numbers 1-3 for coaches and stuff. Captains are chosen for different reasons. Ushijima is one of the top 3 aces in the country and he didn't even make it to Nationals!" It’s actually a really interesting topic. He makes his debut at the beginning of the Tokyo summer training camp wearing a navy T-shirt wi… It was chilly outside but spring was just around the corner. Yikes. (what if Furudate is just putting a KnB reference in?). Akaashi couldn't help but stare, stuck in a trance-like state. 1 x Animal Glue; 1 x Blinding Potion; 1 x Shinobi-gatana; Used in Recipes . Why do you always have to remind me that I'm number 4!" Using Haikyuu as an example, Bokuto is the captain because he shines the most. Edit: It's actually quite strange when you consider the #4 is considered unlucky in Japan. They explained it somewhere (cant remember where, anyone?) in no particular preference order, here’s my shit- oops i mean *ship* list: 1. kageyama x hinata = kagehina need i explain myself?? Junior high school student Shouyou Hinata gains a sudden love of volleyball after seeing a national championship match on TV. But in some teams where the setter is the orchestra conductor, they may be chosen as the captain instead. Haha. The traditional all-around spot is outside hitter (wing spiker in haikyuu terms), since they participate in serve receive and should be good passers. Bokuto Crushing on Akaashi’s Older Sister HC. Bokuto whined, his shoulders sagging. This is a similar tradition to football (soccer) positions, something that used to be true decades ago, but no longer valid. Guild Points Value: 1,426 / 14,880 (10.4 items) Resale Price: ~1,426 gil Synthesis Recipes Alchemy (42 /53) Yield: Bokuto x 1 HQ 1: Bokuto +1 x 1 Water Crystal. In volleyball, this tradition stems from before the libero was a thing. That would, admittedly, make less of a potentially tragic story, but it would be more of a… Bokuto shenanigans story. I think maybe it has something to do with Bokuto just missing out on being one of the top 3 aces in the country, so he's the 4th best ace... and that's why he kept number 4 when he became captain of his team? Kuroo had texted him earlier stating that he wasn’t coming to school, for one reason or another. From shop AnimeDesignCase. I know an ace spiker who insists on the number 9 because he was a huge football fan and he associated the ace spiker role with the main striker role in football. Certainly an interesting question though and something to ponder over! About 1 month ago . Or a super tall middle blocker who could spike and block with ease. I thought Date Tech's Aone would have worn #4 (assuming 4 = ace) because it illustrated the school's philosophy of absolute defense, and Aone's their the best blocker. haha I think you might be on to somethin'! I have no idea. "You know, four eyes, you're great at reading attacks, but your blocks are pretty weak." Every captain on KnB has the number 4. Bokuto’s bad idea, number 27 abbysragna. Edit: for reference, you could try googling “volleyball position numbers”! I totally forgot that they mentioned that his kept with Fukurodani's tradition. You said complimenting him, to which he straightened his posture, a triumphant look on his face. As for the connection between #4 and aces, this is just a guess but I think it has something to do with volleyball position numbering. This is a bit of a long shot, but several theories are already out there about Bokuto’s number 4 jersey, so why not. Bokuto seemed to let it go, instead crossing his arms over his chest and focusing his attention on the first year. As vice-captain and super polite person, Akaashi probably just felt the need to get ‘the next number’ after his captain. While it is true that Captains generally wear #1, I think in the end it’s down to a school’s tradition. This causes him to believe that he doesn't deserve the title of ace. I'm offline, have a great Christmas, be back 12/26 :) Bokuto-san why are you still scrolling down? - the official explanation though, could be that the 4 is the number of the ace in Fukurodani, and Bokuto prides himself to be the ace way more than to be the captain - If you want MY personal hc, he wears high kneepads because Akaashi has a thing for his thighs and he covers them in love bites all the time so Bokuto had to find a way to cover them ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°) If you take a look at Datekou, their Captain always wears #2. This is because the rules written by the International Basketball Federation reserve numbers 1-3 for coaches and stuff. Maybe being the ace is more important to Bokuto than being the captain, which is why he prefers the ace's number. The biggest rule Bokuto thought he would never have to worry about was rule number four He creates a volleyball club and begins practicing by himself. Akaashi has messy black hair and gunmetal blue eyes with thin pupils and slightly thick eyebrows; in some official art, his eyes appear to be green, but in others, they are more blue-colored. I would also add that in modern volleyball, I have almost never heard of opposite being played by an all-around player, even at the HS level. In other teams, like Karasuno, the captain is the most mature person. Edit: I forgot to account for the captain part. The two have many factors making them a strong canon pair: Bokuto being the team captain with Akaashi as the vice-captain; Bokuto being the ace/wing spiker and Akaashi's the setter and their jersey numbers, Bokuto's No.4 and Akaashi's No.5. This is the most precise term to speak of a wooden sword that is made to imitate a katana. While it is true that Captains generally wear #1, I think in the end it’s down to a school’s tradition. Bokuto-San <3. In his eyes it is basically religious text and for the most part, the rules were pretty standard. I couldn't find anything when I did a quick search as to why. Anatomy was boring as usual, even more so that his friend wasn’t there to be stupid with. In fact, every basketball captain in official matches has the number 4. In volleyball, this tradition stems from before the libero was a thing. 75 + Follow - Unfollow Posted on: Dec 11, 2020 . Well, we can only speculate. Do any of you (especially of the Japanese-sports-culture-savvy people) know why #4 is "the number" for the ace? Realistically though, this seldom worked like this in real life. 835 7 12. uhh i totally didn’t click away from some haikyuu!! (Remember that shirt he wore during the Cats vs. Owls match? Number 4 - Yu Nishinoya (Photo: Shueisha) ... at the moment and gets a spot on the MSBY Black Jackals pro team alongside fan favorites like Atsumu Miya and Kotaro Bokuto… Ace in powerhouse like Nekoma or Fukurodani wears number #4. You can totally see Fukurodani humouring this child owl when he demands the number 4 and once you get past that, the line-up makes sense. Keiji is a well known model, it would be really rare for someone not to recognize him actually. haha. Who’s your favorite Haikyuu character that reps the number 4 ?- In football, the main striker is often considered the number 9 position. These two have a close friendship with each other despite their contrast personalities: Bokuto being loud, childish and flamboyant while Akaashi's reserved, witty, … Haha) Which would explain why he chooses to flaunt his “Ace” designation via school tradition of Ace = #4. Inspired designs on t-shirts, posters, stickers, home decor, and more by independent artists and designers from around the world. Because 4 can be said "shi" which is the same as death. A team could have a very talented setter and 5 other solid players who didn't stand out. Although its "just a guess", it sounds like a very plausible answer, at least based on starting positions. #have you noticed that i'm watching too much sports anime yet. And that Bokuto is so proud of being the ace that he choose to wear 4 instead of 1. We are all familiar that in volleyball there are 6 people in the court. Don’t forget to follow the accounts so you can stay up to date with all event information! good night, good night by norio | one-shot - 5,300 words bokuto and “akaashi” go to a summer festival. Way to get to the point, Bo. You also have to account for different development and improvement. I think this is a neat question and I'd love to know why 4 as well. Though the kanji are different, they sound the same. Bokuto is the most widespread word in Japan, this is the one you will hear more or less everywhere when speaking about a wooden sword. Its common for the level headed and mature one, like Karasuno's case, to be the captain. Displaying 1 to 10 (of 10 products) Featured Products. Today, many strikers still value to number 9 as their jersey number to signify their position as the main striker of their team. It is accurate in volleyball terms (played it in hs and uni). He could feel his heart beating faster, his fingers itching for a pencil. I've always attributed it to Dateko giving #1 to their Ace Middle Blocker :D (Aone, Kamasaki) :">. The only reason why Bokuto was even acting like this is because he can't see Keiji. So if #1 is the setter, #4 is the opposite position (opposite hitter or outside hitter), which basically is a position given to usually a well rounded player (like Daichi) or a cannon (like Ushiwaka) -I think Tsukki’s brother has explained this during the Shiratorizawa match. Yes this is a reupload, I realized I made a huge mistake on my skin when I put his number as 1 instead of 4 and as soon as I realized that I was like no I gotta change that, so that's why. None. "Damn it!" What I'm working on. I have no idea, just that we are told that #4 is for the "ace" at very traditional schools. aka, poor akaashi putting up with Bokuto’s fantasies i’m deleting my account why did i post this omf im kink shaming myself read the tags before the story. Of course, the team won't let those negative feelings last for long. However, it was definitely true that the number 4 position was often reserved for the ace, and traditional teams would number the jerseys according to the positions. Handcrafted Do Himo $70.00 $49.99 Save: 29% off. So if the setter wants to wear the number 2 since that is the traditional setter number, you'd get a 2 as the captain. A subreddit about the volleyball manga written by Furudate Haruichi, Haikyuu!! Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. keyvalin's response is the closest thing to making sense logically. His self-confidence suffers, which translates over into his gameplay. This time I just don't have enough knowledge to answer properly. Asahi is one of the more gentle and weak-willed characters despite his status as the team's ace. Wish there was a way to contact Furudate-sensei and get queries like this clarified. Bokuto / Diamond 4 35LP / 159W 158L Win Ratio 50% / Vel'Koz - 3W 0L Win Ratio 100%, Ashe - 1W 0L Win Ratio 100%, Ahri - 1W 0L Win Ratio 100%, Lux - 1W 0L Win Ratio 100%, Akali - 0W 1L Win Ratio 0% This is a tradition of old when the starting players would have jersey numbers strictly from 1 to 11. Just throwing it out there 'cause it's the first thing that crossed my mind :P. I did a quick search as to the connection between the number 4 and Ace but nothing relevant turned up (the first round of results gave me Samsung Galaxy Ace 4 because I forgot to include "volleyball" as one of the keywords, lmao). And yeah, Andures sure has made a really full and thorough explanation. I hope somebody here does know! The 4 was also often the "ace", as it was usually the most important spiking position. I was given the number 4 when I first joined my middle school team but I didn't improve as much as my teammates and was on the bench by the time I was a senior, while a 7 was playing in the wing spiker and ace position. +I am the Setter, number 5 +My birthday is December 5th, im 17 +I enjoy reading.. +Vice captain. Happy to be of some help! So #2, #3, #4 are on the front zone. Every captain on KnB has the number 4. I was always curious about this and now that I joined reddit, it'd be a good place to give this question a shot! Here’s Bokuto to remind everyone that sign-ups open in 4 days!! New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. Bokuto is one of those guys who obeys Brocode to the fullest extent. The rest just does the age thing, with the only first year, Wataru, at the end. Top quality lightweight compressed bamboo Bokuto (56cm Kodachi/Shoto) with Tsuba and stopper. 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(Keyvalin and Andures have been especially helpful!). So in this case, similar to Kageyama, if the starting setter is a 1st year, they may not hold number 2 as it is being held by a more senior player. "Koutarou what are you worrying about? Traits like personal charisma, leadership, level-headedness, are amongst the different things that coaches take into account when choosing captains. The site may not work properly if you don't, If you do not update your browser, we suggest you visit, Press J to jump to the feed. Or the 2nd setter (a role which sometimes overlapped with modern liberos) would so defensively solid that he would be considered the ace. $35.00 $19.99 Save: 43% off. You're great! bokuto attends fukurōdani academy, a school introduced in the second season, as a third year, and is a part of the volleyball club at his school. And that it may be amounted to tradition, given that there are schools whose 4 is not the opposite hitter/wing spiker (Noya, Ohira (Shiratorizawa, right side hitter), and Dateko doesn't have a number 4 :)). Bokuto howled, sending a familiar glare Kuroo's way. Although short in stature, he becomes determined to follow in the footsteps of the championship's star player, nicknamed the "Little Giant", after seeing his plays. Summary: Akaashi, ever accommodating lover Akaashi, is done with Bokuto’s shit. I haven't met many coaches who put much into jersey numbers, its usually the players who have a lot more attachment to their numbers. A bokken (木剣, bok(u), "wood", and ken, "sword") (or a bokutō 木刀, as they are instead called in Japan) is a Japanese wooden sword used for training in kenjutsu.It is usually the size and shape of a katana, but is sometimes shaped like other swords, such as the wakizashi and tantō.Some ornamental bokken are decorated with mother-of-pearl work and elaborate carvings. any number can be a captian, we dont even have a special shirt for our captian (#11) he just has to put tape underneath his number, All of these responses were great, it's cool that people have also found this interesting enough to try and help me with this obscure and random question! haha I think the theory of "number-based-on-position" makes the most sense, at least for now. None; Desynthesis Recipes . :). akaashi keeps wanting to break up with bokuto, the latter innocent and clueless as to why. Obtained from Desynthesis . Everyone in that picture, apart from Akaashi and Wataru (12) are third years. It’s just a guess though. Maybe that’s why he’s failing this class - lack of attention towards the subject at matter. If you look up Bokuto’s weird kneepads, you’ll see that those are … None In school, for example, players are often assigned numbers in their first year and then they carry the number throughout their time. The opposite's primary role is to score kills and set the block against the opponent's left... granted a team would be better suited coming up with a formation that suits the players rather than the other way around (as seen by the different setup in karasuno and shiratorizawa). If you take a look at Datekou, their Captain always wears #2. (I would've thought the ace would get number 3, if #1 is for the captain, and maybe #2 for vice captain, so I would've thought #3 would be the Ace.) What if basketball is where he came from? When we are first introduced to Bokuto, it is noted by another character that although he is the captain he wears #4 as he is also the team's Ace. I'm totally shooting an arrow in the dark here and it probably sounds stupid, but… uh, could the "tradition" of the ace wearing #4 at schools like Fukurodani have anything to do with how the number 4 looks like the letter "A" - you know, a stylized way of writing "A" for "Ace"? In summary, numbers are a mixture of tradition, circumstance and simple whims. Appreciate the guess, and while the correlation between number and rank didn’t occur to me, I don’t think Bokuto would boast about anything if it wasn’t the very best. In fact, every basketball captain in official matches has the number 4. As stated below, 4 is traditionally the number of the ace (not always, though). The choice of the captain is even more circumstantial and whimsical. This is a tradition of old when the starting players would have jersey numbers strictly from 1 to 11. And traditionally, the volleyball numbering starts #1 on the back zone (where the server is) and then goes up by number anti-clockwise. Specially designed for women or child Kenshi. Now, again, traditionally #1 position is given to a setter -this gives an advantage to the team because 3 people can attack in the front zone. Originally posted by sakuatsu. Bokuto shivered, only now regretting not taking his jacket. Shared Projects (4) Then, the custom was that your number 1 would be a solid server, 2 is the setter, 3 is the middle blocker and 4 is the wing spiker. Writes stuff. He put on his bright sneakers and run out of the house in the direction of the nearest store. Just wanted to say thanks for the comment, it was very thorough. 4 Wing Spiker: Asahi Azumane. Koutarou Bokuto Haikyuu Anime Phone Case For iPhone 12 Case ,iPhone 11 Pro Max X XS XSMAX SE2020 7 8 Plus Case,Koutarou Bokuto Haikyuu Anime AnimeDesignCase. Then, the custom was that your number 1 would be a solid server, 2 is the setter, 3 is the middle blocker and 4 is the wing spiker. I’m pretty sure that Bokuto also has this opposite position. Featured Project ~Welcome~ What I've been doing. What if he just always looked up to that sport but it turns out he’s not that good? Eventually, 3 other members join the team by his last year of middle school, pushing Hin… Sports anime theorist, gamer, collector of random skills and adventures. What if he had his ‘moment’ while playing volleyball so he switched? Bokuto, on the other hand, was clueless of his teammate’s true intention. He has a solid and muscular build. High quality Bokuto Kotaro gifts and merchandise. He tends to wear an emotionless or slightly exasperated expression a great majority of the time but is shown to smile occasionally given the circumstance. That is why Bokuto doesnt have #1 as captain and maybe therefore they missed out #1. Although 1 and 4 are opposite positions, because 1 starts in the backline, they often need to be more defensively solid. I googled searched positions/lineup before when I first got into the show (as it also renewed my interest in volleyball), as the rotation aspect always confused me, but I didn't think anything of the numbers in the diagrams aside from that their were there for reference. So that’s probably why. 1215 . ... Bokuto Koutarou JasmineDragon. If you look up Bokuto’s weird kneepads, you’ll see that those are also common in basketball (just google ‘basketball long kneepads’). This just gets more and more interesting! he is captain of the volleyball team and dons the number four (4) unlike most captains who have a jersey with a one (1). In reality, the real ace of a team often varied. Bokuto has round, golden-colored eyes and spiky white-grey hair with black streaks; certain sections of it are done up as if to vaguely conform to that of an animal, strongly amplifying the uncanny resemblance he bears to a horned owl. Note: this was before the 25 point system, when it was 15 points and you could only score points on your serve. yaoi on mangago just now… mm chile anyways. Tried looking up the significance of the number in Japanese culture, and all I got is the fact that the number is deemed unlucky in Japan as VikingHedgehog has already mentioned. This is similar to number 10 for most well rounded attacker (think Messi), number 11 or 7 for wingers (think Cristiano Ronaldo), and number 1 for goalkeepers. Number 4 BokuAka Fanfiction [UNFINISHED & DISCONTINUED] Number 4's eyes were golden. This is a bit of a long shot, but several theories are already out there about Bokuto’s number 4 jersey, so why not. We recently discovered another weakness of the beloved Bokuto Kotarou! Looks like you're using new Reddit on an old browser. In such a team, the setter would be the true ace. 木, ki/boku > wood 刀, katana/to > katana The expression most commonly used in Japan is “bokuto”, 木刀, and it means, very simply, wooden katana. And he said in the past, it’s a position called “super ace”. If you ask people who have played volleyball for more than 20 years, for example, they would often associate positions with jersey numbers, expecting the number 2 to be the setter etc. All orders are custom made and most ship worldwide within 24 hours. Your answer makes a lot of sense! This is because the rules written by the International Basketball Federation reserve numbers 1-3 for coaches and stuff. Captains are chosen for different reasons. Ushijima is one of the top 3 aces in the country and he didn't even make it to Nationals!" It’s actually a really interesting topic. He makes his debut at the beginning of the Tokyo summer training camp wearing a navy T-shirt wi… It was chilly outside but spring was just around the corner. Yikes. (what if Furudate is just putting a KnB reference in?). Akaashi couldn't help but stare, stuck in a trance-like state. 1 x Animal Glue; 1 x Blinding Potion; 1 x Shinobi-gatana; Used in Recipes . Why do you always have to remind me that I'm number 4!" Using Haikyuu as an example, Bokuto is the captain because he shines the most. Edit: It's actually quite strange when you consider the #4 is considered unlucky in Japan. They explained it somewhere (cant remember where, anyone?) in no particular preference order, here’s my shit- oops i mean *ship* list: 1. kageyama x hinata = kagehina need i explain myself?? Junior high school student Shouyou Hinata gains a sudden love of volleyball after seeing a national championship match on TV. But in some teams where the setter is the orchestra conductor, they may be chosen as the captain instead. Haha. The traditional all-around spot is outside hitter (wing spiker in haikyuu terms), since they participate in serve receive and should be good passers. Bokuto Crushing on Akaashi’s Older Sister HC. Bokuto whined, his shoulders sagging. This is a similar tradition to football (soccer) positions, something that used to be true decades ago, but no longer valid. Guild Points Value: 1,426 / 14,880 (10.4 items) Resale Price: ~1,426 gil Synthesis Recipes Alchemy (42 /53) Yield: Bokuto x 1 HQ 1: Bokuto +1 x 1 Water Crystal. In volleyball, this tradition stems from before the libero was a thing. That would, admittedly, make less of a potentially tragic story, but it would be more of a… Bokuto shenanigans story. I think maybe it has something to do with Bokuto just missing out on being one of the top 3 aces in the country, so he's the 4th best ace... and that's why he kept number 4 when he became captain of his team? Kuroo had texted him earlier stating that he wasn’t coming to school, for one reason or another. From shop AnimeDesignCase. I know an ace spiker who insists on the number 9 because he was a huge football fan and he associated the ace spiker role with the main striker role in football. Certainly an interesting question though and something to ponder over! About 1 month ago . Or a super tall middle blocker who could spike and block with ease. I thought Date Tech's Aone would have worn #4 (assuming 4 = ace) because it illustrated the school's philosophy of absolute defense, and Aone's their the best blocker. haha I think you might be on to somethin'! I have no idea. "You know, four eyes, you're great at reading attacks, but your blocks are pretty weak." Every captain on KnB has the number 4. Bokuto’s bad idea, number 27 abbysragna. Edit: for reference, you could try googling “volleyball position numbers”! I totally forgot that they mentioned that his kept with Fukurodani's tradition. You said complimenting him, to which he straightened his posture, a triumphant look on his face. As for the connection between #4 and aces, this is just a guess but I think it has something to do with volleyball position numbering. This is a bit of a long shot, but several theories are already out there about Bokuto’s number 4 jersey, so why not. Bokuto seemed to let it go, instead crossing his arms over his chest and focusing his attention on the first year. As vice-captain and super polite person, Akaashi probably just felt the need to get ‘the next number’ after his captain. While it is true that Captains generally wear #1, I think in the end it’s down to a school’s tradition. This causes him to believe that he doesn't deserve the title of ace. I'm offline, have a great Christmas, be back 12/26 :) Bokuto-san why are you still scrolling down? - the official explanation though, could be that the 4 is the number of the ace in Fukurodani, and Bokuto prides himself to be the ace way more than to be the captain - If you want MY personal hc, he wears high kneepads because Akaashi has a thing for his thighs and he covers them in love bites all the time so Bokuto had to find a way to cover them ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°) If you take a look at Datekou, their Captain always wears #2. This is because the rules written by the International Basketball Federation reserve numbers 1-3 for coaches and stuff. Maybe being the ace is more important to Bokuto than being the captain, which is why he prefers the ace's number. The biggest rule Bokuto thought he would never have to worry about was rule number four He creates a volleyball club and begins practicing by himself. Akaashi has messy black hair and gunmetal blue eyes with thin pupils and slightly thick eyebrows; in some official art, his eyes appear to be green, but in others, they are more blue-colored. I would also add that in modern volleyball, I have almost never heard of opposite being played by an all-around player, even at the HS level. In other teams, like Karasuno, the captain is the most mature person. Edit: I forgot to account for the captain part. The two have many factors making them a strong canon pair: Bokuto being the team captain with Akaashi as the vice-captain; Bokuto being the ace/wing spiker and Akaashi's the setter and their jersey numbers, Bokuto's No.4 and Akaashi's No.5. This is the most precise term to speak of a wooden sword that is made to imitate a katana. While it is true that Captains generally wear #1, I think in the end it’s down to a school’s tradition. Bokuto-San <3. In his eyes it is basically religious text and for the most part, the rules were pretty standard. I couldn't find anything when I did a quick search as to why. Anatomy was boring as usual, even more so that his friend wasn’t there to be stupid with. In fact, every basketball captain in official matches has the number 4. In volleyball, this tradition stems from before the libero was a thing. 75 + Follow - Unfollow Posted on: Dec 11, 2020 . Well, we can only speculate. Do any of you (especially of the Japanese-sports-culture-savvy people) know why #4 is "the number" for the ace? Realistically though, this seldom worked like this in real life. 835 7 12. uhh i totally didn’t click away from some haikyuu!! (Remember that shirt he wore during the Cats vs. Owls match? Number 4 - Yu Nishinoya (Photo: Shueisha) ... at the moment and gets a spot on the MSBY Black Jackals pro team alongside fan favorites like Atsumu Miya and Kotaro Bokuto… Ace in powerhouse like Nekoma or Fukurodani wears number #4. You can totally see Fukurodani humouring this child owl when he demands the number 4 and once you get past that, the line-up makes sense. Keiji is a well known model, it would be really rare for someone not to recognize him actually. haha. Who’s your favorite Haikyuu character that reps the number 4 ?- In football, the main striker is often considered the number 9 position. These two have a close friendship with each other despite their contrast personalities: Bokuto being loud, childish and flamboyant while Akaashi's reserved, witty, … Haha) Which would explain why he chooses to flaunt his “Ace” designation via school tradition of Ace = #4. Inspired designs on t-shirts, posters, stickers, home decor, and more by independent artists and designers from around the world. Because 4 can be said "shi" which is the same as death. A team could have a very talented setter and 5 other solid players who didn't stand out. Although its "just a guess", it sounds like a very plausible answer, at least based on starting positions. #have you noticed that i'm watching too much sports anime yet. And that Bokuto is so proud of being the ace that he choose to wear 4 instead of 1. We are all familiar that in volleyball there are 6 people in the court. Don’t forget to follow the accounts so you can stay up to date with all event information! good night, good night by norio | one-shot - 5,300 words bokuto and “akaashi” go to a summer festival. Way to get to the point, Bo. You also have to account for different development and improvement. I think this is a neat question and I'd love to know why 4 as well. Though the kanji are different, they sound the same. Bokuto is the most widespread word in Japan, this is the one you will hear more or less everywhere when speaking about a wooden sword. Its common for the level headed and mature one, like Karasuno's case, to be the captain. Displaying 1 to 10 (of 10 products) Featured Products. Today, many strikers still value to number 9 as their jersey number to signify their position as the main striker of their team. It is accurate in volleyball terms (played it in hs and uni). He could feel his heart beating faster, his fingers itching for a pencil. I've always attributed it to Dateko giving #1 to their Ace Middle Blocker :D (Aone, Kamasaki) :">. The only reason why Bokuto was even acting like this is because he can't see Keiji. So if #1 is the setter, #4 is the opposite position (opposite hitter or outside hitter), which basically is a position given to usually a well rounded player (like Daichi) or a cannon (like Ushiwaka) -I think Tsukki’s brother has explained this during the Shiratorizawa match. Yes this is a reupload, I realized I made a huge mistake on my skin when I put his number as 1 instead of 4 and as soon as I realized that I was like no I gotta change that, so that's why. None. "Damn it!" What I'm working on. I have no idea, just that we are told that #4 is for the "ace" at very traditional schools. aka, poor akaashi putting up with Bokuto’s fantasies i’m deleting my account why did i post this omf im kink shaming myself read the tags before the story. Of course, the team won't let those negative feelings last for long. However, it was definitely true that the number 4 position was often reserved for the ace, and traditional teams would number the jerseys according to the positions. Handcrafted Do Himo $70.00 $49.99 Save: 29% off. So if the setter wants to wear the number 2 since that is the traditional setter number, you'd get a 2 as the captain. A subreddit about the volleyball manga written by Furudate Haruichi, Haikyuu!! Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. keyvalin's response is the closest thing to making sense logically. His self-confidence suffers, which translates over into his gameplay. This time I just don't have enough knowledge to answer properly. Asahi is one of the more gentle and weak-willed characters despite his status as the team's ace. Wish there was a way to contact Furudate-sensei and get queries like this clarified. Bokuto / Diamond 4 35LP / 159W 158L Win Ratio 50% / Vel'Koz - 3W 0L Win Ratio 100%, Ashe - 1W 0L Win Ratio 100%, Ahri - 1W 0L Win Ratio 100%, Lux - 1W 0L Win Ratio 100%, Akali - 0W 1L Win Ratio 0% This is a tradition of old when the starting players would have jersey numbers strictly from 1 to 11. Just throwing it out there 'cause it's the first thing that crossed my mind :P. I did a quick search as to the connection between the number 4 and Ace but nothing relevant turned up (the first round of results gave me Samsung Galaxy Ace 4 because I forgot to include "volleyball" as one of the keywords, lmao). And yeah, Andures sure has made a really full and thorough explanation. I hope somebody here does know! The 4 was also often the "ace", as it was usually the most important spiking position. I was given the number 4 when I first joined my middle school team but I didn't improve as much as my teammates and was on the bench by the time I was a senior, while a 7 was playing in the wing spiker and ace position. +I am the Setter, number 5 +My birthday is December 5th, im 17 +I enjoy reading.. +Vice captain. Happy to be of some help! So #2, #3, #4 are on the front zone. Every captain on KnB has the number 4. 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