The following is a list of characters from Haikyu!!, a manga and anime series created by Haruichi Furudate. The story takes place in Japan and follows the boys' volleyball team of Karasuno High School (烏野高校, Karasuno Kōkō), which is located in Miyagi Prefecture, in the Tōhoku region. Its mascot is a crow, from karasu, and its colors are black and orange. The Karasuno High volleyball team is referred to as the "Flightless Crows" or "Fallen Champs", due to the team's history as a powerhouse that has fallen from grace. They have a long-standing friendly rivalry with Tokyo-based Nekoma High School. Within its own prefecture, Karasuno's main rivals are Aoba Johsai, Date Tech, and Shiratorizawa Academy. Karasuno uses an all-black banner with the word "fly" printed in white. On their journey to restore their school's reputation and qualify for the Japanese national tournament, the players from Karasuno High interact with other teams and form long-lasting relationships along the way.[citation needed]