Been thinking Kageyama, Oikawa, and Atsumu as setters again and I can’t help but think that it’s appropriate that Atsumu was never saddled with “king” imagery because he doesn’t lord over them, he gives them the best toss for them to hit at every single set.
Sure he’s shitty when his attackers can’t live up to his expectations but that’s just because he gives everything he has to give them the best and he expects them to make the most of what he offers them.
But he’s also pretty demanding towards people like Osamu who he can count on to try unorthodox things with because twin things, skill, and, well, trust. He also relishes having strong attackers and loves to think that he’s “using” them, that they’re there for him.
If it weren’t for his personality, eagerness to show off and try new things, and the flashiness of his plays, I would have easily pegged him as the goody-toe shoes of the monster setter trio (yes, Oikawa definitely counts).
Compare him to Oikawa. He also loves to taunt his opponents and is capable of spectacular sets and plays to give his attackers the perfect toss. But Oikawa doesn’t mind pushing his attackers even further because of his excellent grasp of their quirks and capabilities.
Oikawa damn well deserves to be called the Grand King because he focuses on drawing out 120% of his team. He isn’t about giving them the best toss (but is perfectly capable of doing so and is well aware of it’s importance), he’s about making them as deadly of a weapon as possible
While Atsumu serves his attackers with the best set and expects them to do well, Oikawa EXPLOITS his attackers to get the best out of them.
Atsumu thinks that his perfect set guarantees that his attackers will make it. But Oikawa thinks that he is MAKING them attack in the best way possible, which works because of his excellent insight in each individual attacker.
I think Kageyama lies somewhere in the middle of those two styles because he is DEMANDING THE BEST /THROUGH/ HIS CONSIDERATE TOSSES.
I think Kageyama lies somewhere in the middle of those two styles because he is DEMANDING THE BEST /THROUGH/ HIS CONSIDERATE TOSSES.
I think Kageyama lies somewhere in the middle of those two styles because he is DEMANDING THE BEST /THROUGH/ HIS CONSIDERATE TOSSES.
I think Kageyama lies somewhere in the middle of those two styles because he is DEMANDING THE BEST /THROUGH/ HIS CONSIDERATE TOSSES.
I think Kageyama lies somewhere in the middle of those two styles because he is DEMANDING THE BEST /THROUGH/ HIS CONSIDERATE TOSSES.
His sets are solid, always, and allows his attackers to decide on their best course of action since he doesn’t know it himself. But they are far from subservient. His tosses risk failure because his attackers need to live up to his expectations of them.
His tosses are gutsy and demanding BUT THEY WORK because he trusts his attackers. Kageyama has high esteem for his attackers and entrusts them with his set and his attackers know how much weight his expectations are and push themselves further to meet his demands.
His tosses are gutsy and demanding BUT THEY WORK because he trusts his attackers. Kageyama has high esteem for his attackers and entrusts them with his set and his attackers know how much weight his expectations are and push themselves further to meet his demands.
His tosses are gutsy and demanding BUT THEY WORK because he trusts his attackers. Kageyama has high esteem for his attackers and entrusts them with his set and his attackers know how much weight his expectations are and push themselves further to meet his demands.
Another thing that fascinates me is that when these setters are working with their partner, their best sets aren’t their signature styles. Atsumu forces Osamu to do gutsy things for him. Iwaizumi makes Oikawa trust that he can make it with his sets.
And of course, Hinata makes Kageyama push himself ever further as a setter to accommodate him.

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And of course, Hinata makes Kageyama push himself ever further as a setter to accommodate him. https://twitter.com/kitakitsu...
And of course, Hinata makes Kageyama push himself ever further as a setter to accommodate him. https://twitter.com/kitakitsu...
And of course, Hinata makes Kageyama push himself ever further as a setter to accommodate him. https://twitter.com/kitakitsu...
And of course, Hinata makes Kageyama push himself ever further as a setter to accommodate him. https://twitter.com/kitakitsu...
In fact, Hinata (with Suga’s guidance, seriously all of Kags’s Karasuno senpai are amazing) was what forced the first appearance of Calm-geyama out of him.
In fact, Hinata (with Suga’s guidance, seriously all of Kags’s Karasuno senpai are amazing) was what forced the first appearance of Calm-geyama out of him.
In fact, Hinata (with Suga’s guidance, seriously all of Kags’s Karasuno senpai are amazing) was what forced the first appearance of Calm-geyama out of him.
In fact, Hinata (with Suga’s guidance, seriously all of Kags’s Karasuno senpai are amazing) was what forced the first appearance of Calm-geyama out of him.
In fact, Hinata (with Suga’s guidance, seriously all of Kags’s Karasuno senpai are amazing) was what forced the first appearance of Calm-geyama out of him.
At first it was because Hinata wasn’t skilled enough to be properly utilized as an attacker except when at the hands of a god-like setter like Kageyama (which motivated him to go off to Brazil and fix his basics to become Ninja Shouyo who can stand without Kags).
At first it was because Hinata wasn’t skilled enough to be properly utilized as an attacker except when at the hands of a god-like setter like Kageyama (which motivated him to go off to Brazil and fix his basics to become Ninja Shouyo who can stand without Kags).
At first it was because Hinata wasn’t skilled enough to be properly utilized as an attacker except when at the hands of a god-like setter like Kageyama (which motivated him to go off to Brazil and fix his basics to become Ninja Shouyo who can stand without Kags).
Hinata took his ridiculously precise setting and taught him to exploit (Hinata’s strengths) and serve (to perfectly match with someone) as only Calm-geyama could, but then their senpai and an ambitious Hinata picking up more skills taught him to trust them to pull through.
Hinata took his ridiculously precise setting and taught him to exploit (Hinata’s strengths) and serve (to perfectly match with someone) as only Calm-geyama could, but then their senpai and an ambitious Hinata picking up more skills taught him to trust them to pull through.
Hinata took his ridiculously precise setting and taught him to exploit (Hinata’s strengths) and serve (to perfectly match with someone) as only Calm-geyama could, but then their senpai and an ambitious Hinata picking up more skills taught him to trust them to pull through.
And the trust and expectations are far from unidirectional. Hinata and the other monsters keep pushing Kageyama to exceed his limits as a setter.
But of course, it’s not only his team mates that push Kageyama further. To play to the best of his abilities, he has to go against some monstrous opponents as well. He LIVES for that challenge.
But of course, it’s not only his team mates that push Kageyama further. To play to the best of his abilities, he has to go against some monstrous opponents as well. He LIVES for that challenge.
But of course, it’s not only his team mates that push Kageyama further. To play to the best of his abilities, he has to go against some monstrous opponents as well. He LIVES for that challenge.
But of course, it’s not only his team mates that push Kageyama further. To play to the best of his abilities, he has to go against some monstrous opponents as well. He LIVES for that challenge.
But of course, it’s not only his team mates that push Kageyama further. To play to the best of his abilities, he has to go against some monstrous opponents as well. He LIVES for that challenge.
But you know, he IS a setter and he has a weak spot for excellent plays by other setters.

Kags on Akaashi: https://twitter.com/yamaguchlll/status/1255678394802434050?s=21">https://twitter.com/yamaguchl... https://twitter.com/YAMAGUCHlll/status/1255678394802434050">https://twitter.com/YAMAGUCHl...
But you know, he IS a setter and he has a weak spot for excellent plays by other setters. Kags on Akaashi: https://twitter.com/yamaguchl... https://twitter.com/YAMAGUCHl...
But you know, he IS a setter and he has a weak spot for excellent plays by other setters. Kags on Akaashi: https://twitter.com/yamaguchl... https://twitter.com/YAMAGUCHl...
But you know, he IS a setter and he has a weak spot for excellent plays by other setters. Kags on Akaashi: https://twitter.com/yamaguchl... https://twitter.com/YAMAGUCHl...
But you know, he IS a setter and he has a weak spot for excellent plays by other setters. Kags on Akaashi: https://twitter.com/yamaguchl... https://twitter.com/YAMAGUCHl...
Especially when it comes to Oikawa-san.
Especially when it comes to Oikawa-san.
Especially when it comes to Oikawa-san.
Especially when it comes to Oikawa-san.
Especially when it comes to Oikawa-san.
(Let me take the opportunity to show off how amazing Kageyama’s senpai is and why Kageyama may never stop looking up to him because damn Oikawa really is incredible. Also here’s how Oikawa exploits the strengths of his odd attackers for their best.)
(Let me take the opportunity to show off how amazing Kageyama’s senpai is and why Kageyama may never stop looking up to him because damn Oikawa really is incredible. Also here’s how Oikawa exploits the strengths of his odd attackers for their best.)
(Let me take the opportunity to show off how amazing Kageyama’s senpai is and why Kageyama may never stop looking up to him because damn Oikawa really is incredible. Also here’s how Oikawa exploits the strengths of his odd attackers for their best.)
(Let me take the opportunity to show off how amazing Kageyama’s senpai is and why Kageyama may never stop looking up to him because damn Oikawa really is incredible. Also here’s how Oikawa exploits the strengths of his odd attackers for their best.)
(Let me take the opportunity to show off how amazing Kageyama’s senpai is and why Kageyama may never stop looking up to him because damn Oikawa really is incredible. Also here’s how Oikawa exploits the strengths of his odd attackers for their best.)
Hell why not show how Iwaizumi keeps Oikawa in check while we’re here.
But why stop there? Let’s go full circle and bring out how Osamu gets exploited by Atsumu.
But why stop there? Let’s go full circle and bring out how Osamu gets exploited by Atsumu.
But why stop there? Let’s go full circle and bring out how Osamu gets exploited by Atsumu.
But why stop there? Let’s go full circle and bring out how Osamu gets exploited by Atsumu.
But why stop there? Let’s go full circle and bring out how Osamu gets exploited by Atsumu.
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