# WebtoonLib — Haikyu #196

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

## Chapter
- number: 196
- release_date: 2025-05-29

### Summary
With their strategic lynchpin Kei Tsukishima sidelined, Karasuno is left vulnerable to the full might of Shiratorizawa's ace, Wakatoshi Ushijima. As Ushijima unleashes spikes of overwhelming, "Super Saiyan"-like force, an unexpected player rises to the occasion. Demonstrating astonishing growth and game sense, Shouyou Hinata executes a miraculous receive, using his own face to keep a devastating spike in play. This incredible defensive feat, a direct counter to the "Guess Monster" Satori Tendou's predictions, highlights Hinata's evolution beyond a simple spiker and proves Karasuno's fighting spirit remains unbroken.
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- summary_verification: unverified

### Key events
- Shoyo Hinata uses his face to receive a spike, keeping the ball in play through sheer instinct.

### Characters involved
- Kei Tsukishima — Supporting
- Satori Tendou — Supporting
- Wakatoshi Ushijima — Supporting
- Shouyou Hinata — Main

## Spoiler
- level: auto

### Safe teaser
With their strategic lynchpin Kei Tsukishima sidelined, Karasuno is left vulnerable to the full might of Shiratorizawa's ace, Wakatoshi Ushijima.

### Spoiler summary
With their strategic lynchpin Kei Tsukishima sidelined, Karasuno is left vulnerable to the full might of Shiratorizawa's ace, Wakatoshi Ushijima. As Ushijima unleashes spikes of overwhelming, "Super Saiyan"-like force, an unexpected player rises to the occasion. Demonstrating astonishing growth and game sense, Shouyou Hinata executes a miraculous receive, using his own face to keep a devastating spike in play. This incredible defensive feat, a direct counter to the "Guess Monster" Satori Tendou's predictions, highlights Hinata's evolution beyond a simple spiker and proves Karasuno's fighting spirit remains unbroken.

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

## See also
- [WebtoonLib — Haikyu #196](/series/haikyu-60d784/chapter-196)
- for_series_detail: /llms-series/haikyu-60d784

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