Haikyuu!! Fly High has been live in Japan for over a year and a half now, and the meta has matured with multiple layers of depth—synergy, school buffs, bonds, and team dynamics. This HAIKYU Fly High Tier List guide breaks down the current tier list from the Japanese server, helping you choose the most efficient characters to pull, build, or replace in your lineup.
Let’s dive right into how this tier list works and who the top players are right now.
Tier System Overview – Not Your Typical S to D Ranks
Before getting into specific characters, it’s important to understand that this game isn’t about standalone power. Two major mechanics influence a player’s effectiveness:
- Player Bonds: Special buffs when two specific characters are on the field together.
- School Buffs: Team-wide boosts when enough players from the same school are fielded.
So, instead of looking at just raw stats or popularity, this tier list emphasizes team synergy, buff/debuff potential, and flexibility.
Tier 1: META CORE
These are the best overall characters you can use in just about any team. They don’t need specific teammates to shine and often bring powerful passive buffs or perfect play triggers.
Key Highlights:
- Bakudo (SB)
Increases base stats for the whole team and can still trigger perfect blocks even after rotating off-court. He’s a strong utility piece. - Aonesby
Boosts both attack and defense techniques—an all-rounder who can slot into any comp. - Coroan x Herugami and Sakus x Komori
These duos activate powerful bond effects. Use them together to instantly strengthen your team’s output. - Ashima
Not just reliable—he frequently triggers “Nice Play,” boosting momentum and giving your team repeated advantage spikes.
Recommended Use:
Use these characters as your foundation. Whether you’re blocking, defending, or attacking, they’ll support the team without disrupting flow.
Tier 2: SCHOOL CORE
These players are critical for school-based strategies. To activate a school buff, you usually need at least three players from the same school. These characters help enable and boost those effects.
Why They Matter:
- Setters Dominate Here
Most setters fall into this tier because they shape the team’s rhythm. Swapping them out often breaks synergy. - Example: Kanaha (Fukurodani)
He extends Team Morale Duration with his resonance skill—key for maintaining peak team performance with Fukurodani builds.
Recommended Use:
If you’re building a school-specific team (like Fukurodani, Karasuno, or Nekoma), players in this tier are essential to maximize buffs and synergy.
Tier 3: FORMER META
These characters were once top-tier, but the meta has evolved. Still, they can be solid in flexible or budget teams, especially if you lack newer SSRs.
Mainly Wing Spikers Here
Wing spikers are easier to fit into most teams because they don’t heavily influence rhythm like setters. This makes them good plug-and-play options.
Recommended Use:
If you’re still building your roster or waiting to pull better units, these players are a decent short-term option.
Tier 4: SYNERGY-LOCKED
These characters aren’t considered meta anymore, but with the right team comps and strategy, they can still perform very well.
Examples:
- Genjima: Scales better the more receive-type players are on your team. Needs a specific comp.
- DAY team members: Excel with block-type characters, but the limitation hurts versatility.
These characters often need you to commit your whole team to a certain play style or formation, which limits adaptability in PvP or advanced stages.
Special Mention – Akawa (Aobosai)
Technically he belongs in this tier, but here’s the problem:
- Aobosai has only 2 SSRs and one SR.
- Akawa, being a setter, is hard to place outside his school.
- Activating the school buff means dragging down your team’s power due to SR limitations.
Recommended Use:
Only build them if you’re going for a specific team comp and are committed to optimizing every piece of synergy.
Tier 5: EARLY PHASE ONLY
These are mostly the SSR characters we all used early on when the global server launched. They’re decent at best, but severely outclassed now.
Recommendation:
Avoid investing long-term resources in these units. Use them to clear early stages, then switch out as soon as better players become available.
Final Tips for Team Building
Don’t chase strength—chase synergy.
The best teams aren’t made of just meta units. It’s about how they work together.
Use bonds and school buffs wisely.
Some B-tier units can outperform A-tiers if they activate a crucial synergy or buff.
Flexibility matters.
Players who don’t lock you into one strategy offer better performance across content types.