9 : A Toss To The Ace File

(Japanese: エースへのトス, Ēsu e no Tosu ) is the 9th episode of the first season of the popular sports anime series Haikyuu!! .

Originally aired on , it covers chapters 19 through 21 of the manga. The episode is widely considered a pivotal emotional turning point for the Karasuno High School volleyball team as it focuses on the return of their "Ace," Asahi Azumane . Key Plot Points 9 : A Toss to the Ace

: Keishin Ukai officially begins his role as the team's coach and organizes a practice match against the "Neighborhood Association" team to evaluate the current players. (Japanese: エースへのトス, Ēsu e no Tosu ) is

: The opening theme is "Imagination" by SPYAIR , and the ending theme is "Tenchi Gaeshi" by NICO Touches the Walls . 9 : A Toss to the Ace