# WebtoonLib — Haikyu #289

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

## Chapter
- number: 289
- release_date: 2025-05-29

### Summary
With his confidence shattered by Inarizaki's relentless blocks, Ryuunosuke Tanaka finds inspiration from an unexpected source. A flashback reveals his admiration for Kiyoko Shimizu is rooted not just in a crush, but in deep respect for her own athletic prowess, crystallized in a memory of her impressive hurdler's leap. Fueled by this and the unwavering trust of his teammates—including a patient Kageyama waiting for the right moment—Tanaka overcomes his mental block to unleash a powerful spike, reaffirming his value as a vital offensive force and proving his mental fortitude on the national stage.
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- summary_verification: unverified

### Key events
- Tanaka overcomes Suna's block by unleashing a 'Super Inner Cross' spike.

### Characters involved
- Koutarou Bokuto — Supporting
- Chikara Ennoshita — Supporting
- Tobio Kageyama — Main
- Kei Tsukishima — Supporting
- Kiyoko Shimizu — Supporting
- Ryuunosuke Tanaka — Supporting

## Spoiler
- level: auto

### Safe teaser
With his confidence shattered by Inarizaki's relentless blocks, Ryuunosuke Tanaka finds inspiration from an unexpected source.

### Spoiler summary
With his confidence shattered by Inarizaki's relentless blocks, Ryuunosuke Tanaka finds inspiration from an unexpected source. A flashback reveals his admiration for Kiyoko Shimizu is rooted not just in a crush, but in deep respect for her own athletic prowess, crystallized in a memory of her impressive hurdler's leap. Fueled by this and the unwavering trust of his teammates—including a patient Kageyama waiting for the right moment—Tanaka overcomes his mental block to unleash a powerful spike, reaffirming his value as a vital offensive force and proving his mental fortitude on the national stage.

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

## See also
- [WebtoonLib — Haikyu #289](/series/haikyu-60d784/chapter-289)
- for_series_detail: /llms-series/haikyu-60d784

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