# WebtoonLib — Haikyu #179

## Series
- title: Haikyu
- slug: haikyu-60d784

## Chapter
- number: 179
- release_date: 2025-05-29

### Summary
The grueling final set against Shiratorizawa hinges on a single, cathartic moment that has been seasons in the making. Kei Tsukishima, Karasuno's perpetually cynical and detached middle blocker, fully realizes his potential in a stunning display of intellect and newfound passion. Drawing on the lessons from his Fukurōdani mentor, Kōtarō Bokuto, Tsukishima delivers a perfect, game-altering block against the seemingly invincible ace, Wakatoshi Ushijima. The play is punctuated by a rare, triumphant roar from Tsukishima, marking the absolute peak of his transformation into a passionate and indispensable defensive weapon for his team.
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- summary_verification: unverified

### Key events
- Tsukishima successfully blocks Ushijima solo, marking his 'moment' of falling in love with volleyball.

### Characters involved
- Yasufumi Nekomata — Supporting
- Ikkei Ukai — Supporting
- Wakatoshi Ushijima — Supporting
- Koutarou Bokuto — Supporting
- Kei Tsukishima — Supporting

## Spoiler
- level: auto

### Safe teaser
The grueling final set against Shiratorizawa hinges on a single, cathartic moment that has been seasons in the making.

### Spoiler summary
The grueling final set against Shiratorizawa hinges on a single, cathartic moment that has been seasons in the making. Kei Tsukishima, Karasuno's perpetually cynical and detached middle blocker, fully realizes his potential in a stunning display of intellect and newfound passion. Drawing on the lessons from his Fukurōdani mentor, Kōtarō Bokuto, Tsukishima delivers a perfect, game-altering block against the seemingly invincible ace, Wakatoshi Ushijima. The play is punctuated by a rare, triumphant roar from Tsukishima, marking the absolute peak of his transformation into a passionate and indispensable defensive weapon for his team.

## Status
- data_status: complete
- summary_status: generated
- transcript: Hardsub chapter — image-only

## See also
- [WebtoonLib — Haikyu #179](/series/haikyu-60d784/chapter-179)
- for_series_detail: /llms-series/haikyu-60d784

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