Kei Tsukishima
Also known as: Tsukki
Karasuno's salty middle blocker, a dinosaur nerd in headphones who guarded himself against caring about volleyball until the Shiratorizawa block broke him open. Writers adore his slow thaw, his needling of Hinata and Kageyama, and his bond with Yamaguchi.
Popular Kei Tsukishima Ships
Kei Tsukishima/Tadashi Yamaguchi
Kuroo Tetsurou/Tsukishima Kei
11k works
Nekoma's scheming captain dragged the apathetic Karasuno first-year into extra blocking practice at training camp, and that mentorship cracked open Tsukishima's entire relationship to volleyball. The age-gap rivalry between provocateur senpai and salty kouhai became a cross-school fandom staple.
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Kuroo Tetsurou
317k works
Scheming captain of Nekoma with a provocative smirk and a hidden nerdy side. Master of provocation on and off the court.
Kozume Kenma
311k works
Quiet setter who treats volleyball like a video game. Reserved and strategic, he sees the court like no one else.
Akaashi Keiji
259k works
Composed setter who manages Bokuto's moods with practiced ease. Calm, observant, and quietly devoted.
Kageyama Tobio
247k works
Genius setter known as the King of the Court. Socially awkward but passionately dedicated to volleyball.
Iwaizumi Hajime
157k works
Oikawa's best friend and ace spiker. The grounding force to Oikawa's drama, equally talented and far more grounded.
Bokuto Koutarou
95k works
Eccentric ace with dramatic mood swings. When he's in top form, he's unstoppable. Always the loudest person in any room.
Oikawa Tooru
67k works
Brilliant setter and Kageyama's rival. Charismatic, hardworking, and driven by the desire to prove natural talent isn't everything.
Hinata Shouyou
51k works
A short volleyball player with extraordinary jumping ability and boundless energy. His determination to fly on the court is infectious.
Atsumu Miya
30k works
Inarizaki's brash twin setter, a perfectionist with a Kansai drawl who calls anyone who doesn't match his standards a scrub. The timeskip put him on the MSBY Black Jackals beside Hinata, Bokuto, and Sakusa, and post-canon pro-volleyball fic exploded around him.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many fanfics feature Kei Tsukishima?
Kei Tsukishima appears in 34k+ works on AO3, making them one of the most popular characters in the Haikyuu fandom. You can browse all Kei Tsukishima fanfiction using the Fanfict Reader app.
What are the most popular Kei Tsukishima ships?
The most popular Kei Tsukishima ships include Kei Tsukishima/Tadashi Yamaguchi, Kuroo Tetsurou/Tsukishima Kei. These pairings feature prominently in AO3 fanfiction.
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