Have you ever searched for Oikawa Tooru’s post-timeskip stats? Maybe you’ve even shared them on social media, thinking they were canon. But let’s pause for a second—especially if you’re a Haikyuu!! manga reader—do you actually remember seeing those stats in the manga?
Unfortunately, I have to say it:
Those stats are fake.
They’re not official. They were never released in the manga.
So, let’s break down and debunk this so-called “official” stat sheet, point by point.
1. The Height Claim
The fake stat claims Oikawa is 193.4 cm tall.
But look again at the manga panels—particularly when he’s standing next to Ushijima Wakatoshi, who is canonically 192.7 cm post-timeskip.
Oikawa clearly appears shorter than Ushiwaka in the Argentina vs. Japan match. That alone casts doubt on the height claim.
In short: if he’s shorter than a 192.7 cm character, he can’t be 193.4 cm.
2. Captaincy Status
The rumor goes that Oikawa is the captain of his team, Club San Juan. But let’s be clear:
There is no mention of him being captain in the manga.
Some fans argue, “Well, he has the personality of a captain!”
That may be true—but we all know Haikyuu!! doesn’t always give the title of “captain” to the most commanding player.
Take Kageyama, for example: he led Karasuno, the Adlers, and even the JNT with his sheer presence—but he was never a captain.
So Oikawa’s “Rule the Court” banner? It reflects his playstyle, not necessarily his position.
Even Hinata once described both Oikawa and Kageyama as “evil leaders”—players who dominate the court through intensity and control, not necessarily captain roles.
Verdict?
Sure, it’s possible Oikawa is captain. But realistically? It’s probably below a 49% chance, especially when local Argentinian players likely outrank him in seniority and team history.
3. Favorite Food
Another stat claims Oikawa’s favorite food is something new—but canon sources only mention two:
- Milk bread (anime & manga)
- Foie gras (from a light novel)
Anything beyond these two is purely fanfiction.
4. Gold Medal Confusion
Here’s where things get more speculative.
Some fans interpret Oikawa’s post-timeskip dialogue about chasing gold as proof that he beat Japan. But the manga’s timeline tells a different story:
- Argentina beat Japan in 2012 and 2016.
- Oikawa only joined Argentina in 2020, making Tokyo his Olympic debut.
- There’s no official record of Argentina beating Japan after he joined.
Let’s also consider real-world timing:
The Haikyuu!! manga ended on July 20, 2020.
The actual 2020 Olympics began three days later, on July 23.
Furudate-sensei didn’t even know the real Olympic results when the manga concluded—so there’s no way the story confirms Oikawa (or Argentina) winning gold.
The Bigger Picture
Let’s think from the author’s perspective.
Haikyuu!! is a story about rebuilding Japan’s volleyball dream team—the Monster Generation. After two consecutive Olympic defeats to Argentina, Furudate-sensei crafted a redemption arc to inspire pride and hope in the Japanese team.
So does it make sense that, after all that, the author would give the final gold medal to… Argentina?
Just to boost Oikawa?
It would completely undercut the emotional payoff and motivation behind the final arc.
In reality, Haikyuu!! ends the Olympic story on a deliberately open-ended note. It’s not about who wins gold. It’s about where the characters are going, not where they’ve landed.
Final Thoughts
So what does this all mean?
Oikawa’s supposed post-timeskip stat sheet is built on shaky ground—and quite likely not canon at all.
From the height to the captaincy, to the gold medal assumptions—it’s mostly fanmade speculation that’s gotten out of hand.
Have You Been Tricked?
If you’ve believed or shared those stats, don’t worry—you’re not alone. These things spread easily, especially on social media.
But now that you know the facts, share this article to help clear up the misconception. Let’s give Haikyuu!! the credit it deserves—for being intentional, thoughtful, and grounded in subtle detail.
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