Haikyuu!! Second Season Episode 17 May 2026

Following Captain serious collision with Tanaka in the previous episode, Daichi is forced to leave for the infirmary to be checked for a concussion. This leaves a massive hole in Karasuno's defense and leadership, which Ennoshita is tasked to fill.

: The episode uses flashbacks to reveal Ennoshita's history as one of the players who briefly quit the team during the harsh era of the former Coach Ukai. His "spinelessness" refers to this past escape, and he carries that guilt as he steps onto the court. Haikyuu!! Second Season Episode 17

: Despite his initial nerves, Ennoshita proves to be the only one capable of managing the chaotic second-years like Tanaka and Nishinoya. He eventually stabilizes the team’s defense and makes a crucial dig that allows Asahi to score, proving he is a worthy successor to the captaincy. 2. The Struggle of the Pinch Server Following Captain serious collision with Tanaka in the

: In a pivotal moment of leadership, Ennoshita defends Yamaguchi from Coach Ukai’s initial anger, explaining that Yamaguchi is already more aware of his mistake than anyone else. 3. Match Context & Results His "spinelessness" refers to this past escape, and

: Haunted by his past failure, Yamaguchi avoids using his practiced jump float serve and instead opts for a standard standing serve just to get the ball over the net.

The episode also centers on , who is subbed in as a pinch server for Tsukishima.