Shiratorizawa Academy

Location: Miyagu Prefecture, Japan

School Type: Elite Private High School

Notable Club: Boys' Volleyball Team

Team Colors: White and Purple

Coach: Tanji Washijo

Captain: Wakatoshi Ushijima (Third Year)

Rival Schools: Aoba Johsai, Karasuno High

Reputation: National-level powerhouse

Volleyball Team Highlights

Shiratorizawa's volleyball team is a dominant force in Miyagi and across Japan, known for their brute strength, disciplined play, and high-level recruitment. As the top school in the prefecture, their strategy revolves around overwhelming their opponents with raw power, especially through their ace and captain, Wakatoshi Ushijima, one of the top three aces in the country.

Team Strengths:

Physicality and stamina
Heavy reliance on a powerful ace (Ushijima)
Highly structured and rigorous training
Consistent dominance in prefectural tournaments

Key Players:

Wakatoshi Ushijima (Wing Spiker/Captain): Left-handed powerhouse with near-unreturnable spikes.
Satori Tendo (Middle Blocker): Unpredictable and intuitive, known as the "Guess Monster".
Tsutomu Goshiki (Wing Spiker): Ambitious first-year aiming to become the next ace.
Eita Semi (Setter): Hardworking and precise, though often overshadowed by Ushijima's dominance.
Reon Ohira (Wing Spiker/Vice Captain): Calm and supportive team player with solid fundamentals.

Reputation and Culture

Shiratorizawa embodies prestige, discipline, and results. As an elite institution, they only accept the best, with their volleyball team functioning like a professional program. Their style is intense and intimidating, and they're regarded as the school to beat in the Miyagi region. Though often seen as rigid or arrogant, the players individually have strong personalities and unique quirks, making them more dynamic than they first appear.

Coach Tanji Washijo

Coach Washijo is a strict and seasoned coach who has led Shiratorizawa to near-total dominance in the Miyagi prefecture for years. Known for his traditional views and uncompromising standards, Washijo believes that a team built around a single, powerful ace is the key to success, an ideology perfectly embodied by his prized player, Wakatoshi Ushijima.

Washijo is not known for being warm or nurturing. Instead, he values discipline, structure, and execution. His methods can seem harsh or outdated to some, but they've consistently delievered victories, earning Shiratorizawa its elite reputation. While he rarely shows emotion, his passion for volleyball is deeply rooted, and he takes pride in shaping national-caliber athletes.