In , titled " The Formidable Ally " , the forced partnership between Shoyo Hinata and Tobio Kageyama begins to shift from a hostile rivalry toward a functional duo. Episode Summary
In the manga , the duo is shown practicing for several days before Kageyama trusts Hinata. The anime streamlines this, having the breakthrough occur shortly after the confrontation with Tsukishima. Haikyuu!! Episode 3 - Meeping Anime Haikyuu!! Episode 3
Denied entry to the gym by Captain Daichi Sawamura until they can cooperate, Hinata and Kageyama practice outside. Sugawara, the team’s vice-captain and setter, begins helping Hinata with his receives. In , titled " The Formidable Ally "
The episode hints at his deep-seated trauma regarding the "King" nickname, which refers to his dictatorial playstyle in junior high that led his teammates to stop jumping for his tosses. Comparison: Anime vs. Manga Haikyuu