A lot of reactors did not recognize Oikawa in his causal clothes and glasses due to this some fans thinks this is proof that the Clark Kent disguise for Superman really works.
Iwaizumi is RIGHT THERE in a jean jacket over a hoodie absolutely SERVING LOOKS and Oikawa in glasses is what gets the attention. 😭The minute Iwa stepped over the row and dropped down beside Oikawa is the moment I forevermore became an Iwa stan. (I do also love Oikawa in glasses but Iwa in a jean jacket changed me as a person)
An interesting thing about Shirabu (Shiratorizawa's setter) is that he did what Kageyama wasn't able to do. He got to Shiratorizawa on academic merit only, got on the volleyball team, and by his second year he's a starting setter. On sheer determination. You got to give some props to him for that.
Yeah, the thing that many don't realize about Shiratorizawa is that most of their players are likely academic geniuses (I highly doubt people like Tendou got there through a sport invitation since there was a scene where the coach even disputed his position on the team).
Exactly and dislodged a more talented and older more experienced setter in Semi. I feel like the Shiratorizawa supporting cast other than Ushiwaka and Tendo don't get enough love
What I really love about this series is even with the questionable (borderline unrealistic plays) there is almost always a follow-up to ground it back into reality. Most sports anime devolve to fantasy-like moves that are purely impossible LOL! I'm glad you called it out though, because even as a non-player the first time I saw that I asked "Is there really enough time to do that????"
Yeah afterward when Ukai told him to jump laterally and have the outside blockers support him, that made WAAAAAAAY more sense. I was concerned there for a second, but it was adjusted haha.
In that play it was a high toss. Hinata didn't run back. He only takes a few steps away from the net. His jump at the net was a blockstep approach where he jumps near his highest. You can see similar moves in basketball where players run at the hoop but jump straight up and down. It's also the jump technique he eventually figures out in season 4. Here he just intuits the jump. The only thing fake about this scene is how many steps he takes towards the net which is most likely for dramatic effect.
as an Iranian VB fan, im not being a dick, i just want to dispel this idea: Haikyuu sets and plays are not unrealistic or that far fetched. yes, the slomo and the perceived length and width of the court make the plays seem unrealistic. but VB is maybe one of 3 sports in reality that the irl version is x9000 more batshit than anything else ever depicted. Japan's Nishida is the literal Ushiwaka and he's even more impressive than Ushiwaka. Iran's Marouf and Brazil's Rezende are considered even more crafty than Kageyama and Oikawa combined. along w Argentina's De Cecco, these setters do 200-400 IQ sets. there's a set by De Cecco btwn Serbia vs Argentina 2022, where he digs the ball from the audience and sets it across for a spike. almost what Oikawa did for Iwaizumi, only far deeper in the audience. it was beautiful. I've actually watched highschool games from Japan from early 2000 where they played sophisticated plays like the ones we see here. even Hawaii has a much more impressive highschool level VB than, say, most of the US' highschool VB zeitgeist. countries like Japan used to not be v good at height games. they made a point to become competitive and it took em ~20 years to get where they are. highschool VB games in Iran are as competitive and as insane as regular FIVB and since we have to play Asia for both FIFA and FIVB qualifiers, we always play Japan to qualify. if you feel inclined watch irl rallies. you'll appreciate how actually underwhelming Haikyuu is compared to irl real-time matches. I saw Iran vs Poland and Iran vs Russia in FIVB 2019 in Chicago. seeing Marouf contort his body with an ease of giving a hi5 was surreal. i needed a tranquilizer after those matches.
@@SJ-dl6uc You need to listen to Sarah's explanation one more time to get the point. She gets it from years of playing experience & proper coaching, and not just from the eyes of a viewer/fan. She even explains the physics of it. She's specifically speaking on that one move that Hinata did, and not from other real-life examples that are clearly different. Even Shimada agrees right afterwards + Hinata getting caught in the net at his 2nd try.
There's actually a story about Oikawa getting those glasses: he was at some store, thinking about Seijou's loss to Karasuno and how it's not the end for him or anything, ended up accidentally thanking 2 girls whose conversation he accidentally eavesdropped on for helping him realize it, and then pretended to mistake them for staff by taking those glasses x) That's when he also decided to go watch this game after all
@@SarahPavanVolleyball there’s a series of light novels based on Haikyuu! It’s written by a different person, but it’s still an official spin-off, and Haikyuu’s author drew illustrations for it regularly! They often describe “missing scenes” or just characters’ daily lives. Sadly there’s no official English translations for those novels so far.
This is why I love Sarah's reactions. Most Haikyuu reactors I've seen don't understand or give much notice to Shirabu's plight about his "mistake". They're usually "Oh that's old school coaching" or "It happens" and than move on. But with Sarah having seen it with her own eyes knows exactly how that feels like. It's rather refreshing.
Right?? I sometimes remember Sarah is like a big deal athlete when she talks about some stories in her career Ive gotten wayy to comfortable with her reacting to haikyuu 😅😅 she's like a friend reacting to your favorite series
@@SarahPavanVolleyball the way I see this reaction from Ushijima is in line with what is said here. I think Ushijima is this typical professional who started volleyball early and was always used to a high level of skill, and while he is straightforward, he doesn't exactly ace emotional intelligence, or understand Hinata's position very well, as a kid who started the sport late and is at a disadvatage with his height, but is still determined to reach a top level. So - I think he is on the one hand disappointed (cause he geniunely expected good skill and good competition out of him and seemed a bit wxcited to have found a talented player), and sincerely does not understand where his confidence comes from. I think it's also a pessimistic view for the immediate future - as in, what do you expect to do at nationals if you don't have the level of skill that everyone there has? For us, the viewers, we know what Ushijima is missing - this is Hinata's insane determination and ability to grow explosively when he puts focus on certain skills, and his ability to do his best at tense moments. All of this is missed on Ushijima at this stage, and what he doesn't get irritates him a bit, cause it also seems to question his simple philosophy of the sport (to do well, you need to have a certain level of skill for each player in the team)
I'm DYING at Sarah thirsting over Oikawa with glasses, oh my god 😂🤣 Also, I'm really glad you acknowledged what is honestly probably Hinata's single biggest strength. It's not the freak quick; it's the fact that he literally works harder than anyone else on the court, every single time. It's been a while since they really highlighted it, so it gets easy to take it for granted, but his stamina, effort, and dedication are way more integral to his value as a player than his jumping ability or skill. And Suga was right; there's no need to worry about Ushiwaka's comments getting to him by this point. By now, if he were the type to let comments like that get him down, he wouldn't be here.
@@SarahPavanVolleyball Oh you're not wrong at all; it was just super funny 😂 I personally prefer his normal look, but I think it actually has more to do with the outfit than the glasses. The white and green jersey just works really well with him. I'd say the same for Iwaizumi here as well; I prefer his on-court look to this one. I also really like having them there watching and hearing their comments and conversation throughout this match. This season, combined with the extra stuff with Seijoh post-season 2, is where I felt like I fully understood Oikawa as a person and actually started to like the character. I still don't like how he stubbornly holds on to that childish grudge with Kageyama, but he really is a great guy toward basically everyone but Kageyama, Ushijima, and Hinata (to a pretty significantly lesser degree). And damn does he know his volleyball.
I think that Shirabu’s backstory is trying to highlight that he gained this mentality as setter because he admires and sees Oikawa an ideal setter. His team couldn’t rival with Oikawa’s well-orchestrated team. But getting to see that the sheer strength of Ushijima could win over Oikawa was what made him aspire to be a “supporting” setter for such strong individuals in Shiratorizawa. Love your reactions! They always make my day :)
1:25 I can assure you, as someone who has watched a good half a dozen reactors watching haikyuu, the emotions do indeed not fade. in fact, *because* I know it's coming, I feel it gets even more intense
The episode title doesn't specifically say that it's Karasuno vs Ushijima. Shiratorizawa is a team of strong individuals, while Karasuno is a team that mostly relies on combinations and teamwork.
I think the interesting thing with Shirabu's mentality is that while you said it wouldn't be the attitude that you would want in your setter, if you look at the kind of team that the Shiratorizawa coach, Washijo-sensei, likes to build, Shirabu is actually an excellent fit. He may not be the right fit for any other team, and definitely wouldn't be the right setter for Karasuno or Seijoh, but he fits the Shiratorizawa system and mentality absolutely perfectly.
Yeah, I think there's borderline enough evidence to suggest Semi is a more talented player overall, I think he's also taller than Shirabu so would he would strengthen their blocking and of course having a strong server is always a plus. Despite all of those things Washijo decided to have Shirabu as the starting setter which just goes to show he's just the perfect fit for the team's playstyle at the moment. I think an argument could have been made for Semi if Leon was stronger offensively or if they had another outside hitter with more offensive power.
@@ancapatrascu1545 yeah I just was talking specifically about the second outside hitter spot that Leon takes up. He's more of a Daichi (with better offense) if you want to compare it to Karasuno.
I do really appreciate how Haikyuu appreciates how much teammates affect each-other. I've definitely been on teams where some teammates would make condescending remarks doing games and it is sad, because they were just making the team worse. Haikyuu showing that this can also be applied in the opposite direction is very encouraging.
I was wondering what your take will be on Shirabu, the shiratorizawa setter. Not wanting to control everything - interesting attitude isn't it? Does any setter at the pro level have this kind of attitude? also shout out to Oikawa and Iwa for coming to match, passion for the sport and competitive spirit!!! All the strategies that go into this game, especially with Hinata's blocking this episode, I am always amazed at Furudate sensei, how is he able to create this deeply character driven story but at the same time design the game/points in such a way that it's a gradual improvement in the level of game, in the techniques shown by different players of different levels, yet keeping true to the sport and not overwhelming the audience, especially the non volleyball audience. He is a great author!!
It's actually incredible. The ability to weave in such intricate character development with nuanced aspects of the sport (while making even non-volleyball players understand) just blows my mind.
@@crongo4284 The author does not explicitly announce gender. However, based on his past statements and circumstances, we also know about his home and family's work. And we know that the author is a woman.
@@またたび-g4r That is also unconfirmed, it's just a he said she said situation thus the gender is still unknown. To add, there's also a theory that Furudate is actually a duo.
Thank you Sarah for explaining Karasuno's strategy of aiming their serves at Reon to restrict him; even after reading/watching this arc of Haikyuu so many times, as a non-volleyball player, I never really understood why they did so, just accepted it. This is why I love watching your reactions. Not only do you immerse in the story and in each and every character's backstory and development, but you also take the time to explain volleyball concepts and strategies to us
This season of Haikyuu is not only peak anime, is peak sports tv. If you're feeling goosebumps right now, all I can say is that you're in for a T R E A T.
I enjoy your breakdowns, and useful info on volleyball. But you getting invested into the characters growth and enjoying THE OTHER TEAMS backstory. Someone getting as emotional over the team becoming tighter knit! Makes me feeling like getting emotional over it is just fine haha. Excited for more reacts, and you get to see more awesome moments, this anime is so good.
sarah is the ONLY reactor whose reactions i have kept up with since the very beginning. alot of other ones fall off my radar bc im not as interested in the commentary or im just not entertained anymore. BUT SARAHS REACTIONS AND COMMENTS ARE JUST 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻 notif gang since ep 1 👊🏻
While Tsukki's moment from last episode is probably still my favourite part of the series completely (Despite having read and finished the manga too) there are definitely some moments in the next season that are just as impactful.
AHHHH ANOTHER AMAZING REACTION Sarah!!! It was so so interesting hearing your take on Shirabu! I love how the series highlights so many different perspectives and approaches to the sport. (Also, that insight you had into the Korean professional teams makes my heart break, it must be tough seeing such things) Goshiki is so cute with how eager to please he is!!! I loved hearing your insight about hinata's unrealistic blocking hahaha, to a non-player like me, that also seemed unrealistic the first time I saw it lol. Also your reaction to the ushijima hinata kageyama interaction when they switched sides was gold!!! (Oikawa in glasses gets everyone.
Saludos desde Argentina! Gracias por sentir junto a nosotros la emoción de este anime y deporte tan lindo, y gracias por ser tan amable y expresiva 🖤 we love you
The stage play (sort of like a theater performance) of Karasuno vs Shiratorizawa was as incredible as the anime! It's so epic especially the opening, the character introductions, and the ending.
when the reaction ended i literally said "nooo it's over!!!" for real tho these reactions are some of the videos I look forward to the most on this platform. huge kudos to you for taking breaks when you need them and just vibing with the show. (also yes!! oikawa and iwaizumi in street wear is *chef's kiss*)
I think Shiratorizawa is a really interesting example of how teamwork can manifest in may different ways. When we're told about Shiratorizawa and we hear about their simple 'addition' of strong players and their reliance on Ushiwaka, we assume this will be a one man team who wins even without strong teamwork or bonds between players, but that's actually not at all what we get. In Volleyball, no matter how good the spikers are, they can't spike without a receive, and their spikes are limited by the quality of their set. It's not really possible for a team to be good because of their Ace alone, even if it can look that way on the surface. When Shirabu is talking about 'power volleyball', he's more referring to overwhelming an opponent head to head rather than going around as a setter, if that comparison makes sense? Kageyama can set well enough to give his spikers incredible power, but his greatest talent is his ability to set anyone from anywhere; a talent that literally carries Karasuno through every match. However, this not only puts a huge amount of strain on Kageyama, it also makes his setting unpredictable for both his enemies AND his allies. Rather than simply set for Asahi when in a pinch, Kageyama is much more likely to try a trick play using Hinata or his right side, or even go for a dump. That's not to say he DOESN'T use Asahi that way, just that it wouldn't be his first instinct; Kageyama is a super agressive setter who believes (quite rightly) in his own ability to tear apart blocks with incredible combination attacks. Shirabu is equally assertive, but in that he will always ALWAYS let his hitters do the shining, not him. He won't force everyone to jump as decoys, won't set up trick plays in a pinch. He'll simply give Ushiwaka the best possible set and watch him obliterate the opponent NO MATTER WHAT they stack up against him: overwhelming them head to head, see? On the surface that sounds almost cowardly, but part of being a team player is understanding the needs of your teammates. This strategy would be fatal for Karasuno, but relying on trick plays would be fatal for Shiratorizawa. The two teams are very different but both are made of players leaning on each other to get stronger, just in different ways. It's quite a poetic and mindful mentality to accept your lack of control over a situation. At the end of the day, you can only do your best and see what the outcome is; if it's a success, then great! If it's failure, you at least know you did your best at that moment, and you can analyse what can make your best 'better' at your leisure.
The way you put this into words is excellent. I always wondered what Shiratorizawa would look like if they used a more creative setter. I mean- it's not like Shirabu has no aces up his sleeve at all, we see him dump or even do that time lag middle attack with Tendo. But honestly, i feel like a creative setter added to this mix, but with ample emotional intelligence to know when to rely on the classical moves more, would bring Shiratorizawa to a whole new level. Probably someone like Oikawa or Akaashi would make them even better - but of course setters with that skill don't grow on trees. I kind of think that this is the moral of them losing with Karasuno - they had been used to win everything with this straightforward and simple type of play, but they got complacent without realising. I think what the match with Karasuna shows is that, at least this year, that style of play is no longer sufficient to make it big.
The "Slap yourself" that Shirabu does actually works in real life ngl. I slap myself as well sometimes when I feel less motivated. Kinda clears mind like some tunnel vision.
I was looking forward to your reaction to Oikawa's appearance, and it did not disappoint in the slightest. :) I love when Ohira tells Goshiki those encouraging words; I know that when I played, team encouragement went a long way to building my confidence (especially at that time in my life, when I had very little confidence in myself to begin with). The haiku in Haikyuu! will never cease to be my favorite of Furudate-sensei's uses of wordplay. I'm so impressed with how they seamlessly weave in literary humor into a story about sports. As someone who loves sports in general and is a former literature student and former volleyball player, it makes me feel seen as a reader. Even among my scholar peers, there's this air of "sports aren't much," and I really dislike it immensely, and Haikyuu! as both literary and visual text is proof that you can love both and live in both worlds.
That was a great show of Hinata being number one decoy, and also Tendou almost guessed it wont be Hinata hitting but Tanaka instead. Kageyama's "dont you dare get worn out now" was also pretty damn epic, and it made me tear up.
Hinata’s jump, passion and positive thinking are great. But the most scariest thing of Hinata is his stamina. Basically he has endless stamina. He’s surely a monster.
Btw, the whole "Ushiwaka" nickname is because of a famous samurai (Ushiwakamaru) known for a certain legend in which he jumped from boat to boat on a battle. Ushiwaka is strong and has high jumps (so it matches those aspects)
Another reactor I watched called Keishin a trash coach compared to his grandfather and instantly wanted Gramps on the court as the coach instead. For some reason I felt attacked lol. Thanks for pointing out what a great adjustment Ukai made, he's doing a fantastic job in his first year of coaching.
So rather than react emotionally, I want to actually weigh out the evidence and work on this. The question it brings up is: Would Ikkei be a better coach to our current Karasuno team than Keishin? This reactor seemed to believe that if Ikkei immediately swapped places with Keishin during the Shiratorizawa match he would have some magic advice that would give Karasuno an edge. The arguments that were made were: 1) Keishin wasn't a particularly special setter in highschool, and this is his first year as a coach. 2) Keishin didn't know how to help Hinata at the beginning of season 2 so he went to Ikkei to help him. Hinata got better under one on one training with Ikkei. 3) They mistakenly seemed to think that under Ikkei, Karasuno won at nationals. 4) They mistakenly seemed to think Keishin's coaching style is to say "Just be aggressive". This tells me that the finer strategic points of what Keishin says is not fully understood by them. Makes sense, since they don't play volleyball afaik, and don't understand the game at the level of Sarah or Coach Donny. They have a tendency to pay more attention to how adorable everyone is. (Well, they're not wrong about that lol.) I would counter with the claim that Gramps doesn't know what our team has been practicing and each players individual strengths and skills. He wouldn't know which plays they had been working on for this match. My rebuttal for 1) is the fact that good players don't necessarily make good coaches. 2)'s rebuttal would be that the way Ikkei coaches his casual classes is very different from the brutal uncompassionate way he coached highschool volleyball. He doesn't have time to spoon-feed basics to each player like he did for Hinata. Yamaguchi wouldn't stand a chance under him. Tsukishima would have left because the training would be too brutal for "just a club". 3)'s rebuttal is that Karasuno lost nationals in the 3rd round that year with the Little Giant. 4)'s rebuttal would have to be all the tactical coaching that Keishin does, like what Sarah mentioned about his adjustment of the receivers.
1:19 alot of Haikyuu watchers have also watched that scene over and over and over again plus myself and I just know that it's still the same reaction lol, I still get tears and goosebumps, Haikyuu is just that anime
Ushijima conducts psychological attacks unconsciously: he just says everything straight as it is, and it's a trauma for everyone : D Glasses are Oikawa's random but invincible weapon - he's too good at them 💘
Ushijima is straightforward. Haha, like Iwaizumi and Oikawa in season 2 where they were frustrated that Ushijima is right about only one team going to national and it pisses them off. Or when Hayato (Shiratorizawa's libero) pointed out Ushijima was being genuine after Goshiki challenged him and all he replied was "Do your best." In that flat tone of his...does cause people to misinterpret or be mad about how blunt he is because how would anyone reply to straight facts?
Your commentary was amazing as always. Getting the perspective from someone of your caliber has been such a blessing. Looking forward to more of your insight and experience. Stay healthy and stay safe. #OikawaGlasses 😆
Yes, Oikawa in glasses supremacy! 🤣 Ah yes, we're in the second half of the season. I'm so hype when I watch your videos, almost want to rewatch the whole season
Controversial? Whaaaaat, there's nothing controversial about how good Oikawa looks in glasses. 😎 I love your reactions for Haikyuu! They're reminding me how much I love this show! It's been a while since I watched all of it and I haven't finished reading because I prefer to have the physical manga book.
Love u Sarah!! This might be the best reaction to this series. It's difficult to me to put into words how much I enjoy them ( specialty coz English it's no my first language) great video as always.
9:56 Actually, Ushiwaka definitely DID NOT say that to get into Hinata's head. In fact, he didn't need to. As you already know Ushiwaka is very blunt. He doesn't say things to brag. He doesn't shit talk and won't try to get into the opponent's head. Only people who aren't confident in their own skills would play games like getting into opponents' head. Ushiwaka is not that type of person or player. The reason Ushiwaka said that is that he was very disappointed in Hinata. It's like he said, after the move Hinata put on him when they first met, he EXPECTED Hinata to be good at blocking and receiving, due to his dexterity. So Ushiwaka REALLY was looking forward to playing against Hinata. However, after seeing how "clumsy" Hinata was as a volleyball player, Ushiwaka was disappointed. He expressed DISAPPOINTMENT. Actually disappointment.
I loved your reaction to this episode of Haikyuu I loved how you called out Hinata's one block. Do you remember when I told you that angry Suga makes more than appearance. Well what did you think of his little moment in this episode.
I think the steps are a few more than normal for Hinatas block but just a couple extra steps works really well for verticality in basketball when going for a block. If you jumped like a block for volleyball you got dunked on mostly so its not completely unrealistic besides the time you have to physically do it
I got a bit of whiplash when I first watched the show when set 3 just zoomed by in like half an episode, lol. And Sarah's disgust at Tendo's "Miracle boy" celebration made me actually laugh out loud.
I don't know how this show is so good at setting up play after play. You really feel the momentum building and stopping and the fight from each side. And they animate them getting more and more exhausted. At a certain point you just get engrossed in this animated match happening.
I've loved this anime for years but watching it again through your eyes is making me buzz with joy over it again! The balance you maintain, like, between genuine emotional investment & authoritative explanations, is so cool! We all feel the same! I think tons of us had the Sun/Moon dichotomy in mind between Tsukki and Hina last ep, when we first saw it. It's so cool that a pro volleyballer would have the same kinda thoughts as goofs like us. It feels so validating to hear you say feelings stuff that I, as a twenty-something man, never shared with anyone about this cartoon, but felt strongly, and wished I had an excuse to talk about. Thank you!
when ushjima gave hinata the benefit of the doubt of being a good player eve though he's small ushijima is foreshadowing a future character that you will love.
i think Ushiwaka was comparing Hinata to Takeru from Wakutani. and he was simply 'informing' him that the expectations that he had built up of him were sub-par.
Actually, I think we can pretty much say for sure that there was nothing more to Ushijima's remark to Hinata, simply because Ushijima doesn't have a brain for mind games. My boy takes even jokes literally, there is no space in his brain to think about mind games :D I love how the manga skimmed through the third set in like 3 pages or so, showing that if this was a best-of-3 match, Karasuno would be destroyed. Also, fun little fact about Shirabu - he's the only one on the team who is at Shiratorizawa on an academic scholarship. The rest has sports scholarships.
9:56 No because that would mean that Ushiwaka would consider him a formidalble opponent which he just stated that he isn't since Hinatas Technique was "clumsy" and lacking. Ushiwaka would probably never do the mind game thing since he is actually that blunt about things. "I am stronger I don't need to mind game you" is what Ushiwaka would respond if asked this most likly.
That concept about Karasuno overloading the left side to defend against Ushijima was super interesting, it's crazy how much you can infer about each team's strategy just based off the flow of the match, really makes me like volleyball more and more. and dat boy hinata is starting to go OFF SHEEESH
Just leaving my support. Want to leave my personal opinions about the iffy subs as usual, but don't really have time this week, so just gonna leave time-stamps for the lines that I found problematic: 16:29, 17:09, 18:13
As a football fan, the team that I would compare Shiratorizawa to is the Alabama Crimson Tide in college football. Everything from their coaching philosophy, playing style, and their tradition of winning; the similarities are there.
The fact that coaches actualy hit players its heartbreaking. Im with you Sarah ... No player should feel or get hit by a mistake. We are all human and making mistakes is a part of it. Stop making mistakes should come with improvement and development. Not because of fear
4:32 I'm japanese and I think its really rare to get hit by coaches etc now days in Japan but maybe in areas like Miyagi, where they're from (Shiratorizawa, Karasuno etc) would be a bit more common than it is in Tokyo if that even makes sense
I feel like Ushijima told hinata that he sucks because he was disappointed on him. The first time they faced each other Hinata just jumped higher than him and stole the ball from him. I think he was expecting Hinata to be a powerhouse like him and was left unimpressed when he saw how clumsy hinata is
If you think back to the meeting between Se and Ushiwaka in the first season, you can see that Ushiwaka was excited and anticipating meeting a class player. He ended up getting an inept player, essentially. He's just disappointed
To me watching this match, Shiratorizawa plays like a modern men's team. They're all about nice open sets to the outside hitters with the occasional quick or pipe to shake things up, and let the big outsides smash the ball for kills. They are a power team. Karasuno plays more like a modern women's team. They use slide hits, multiple attackers, angles, etc. to score. They are more of a finesse team.
Hinata's running block approach.... 🤦♀BUT.... I NEED MORE SHIRATORIZAWA BACKSTORIES!!!!! That's all. Thank you.
Ask and you may just receive....
Backstories will be coming soon 😁
Back story is coming soon hahahaha
Tendou backstory is cute 😍
can you upload more often please..
Hahaha it’s ok Sarah, no one is immune to Oikawa in glasses.
🔥 😆
I've called it multiple times and I'll do it again, she will eventually love him. Baby steps.
Even a guy like me. 👑
Oikawa San
A lot of reactors did not recognize Oikawa in his causal clothes and glasses due to this some fans thinks this is proof that the Clark Kent disguise for Superman really works.
Oh I spotted him immediately!! 🔥 😂
@@SarahPavanVolleyball Hard to miss your crush, eh?
A lot of reactors did not recognize Oikawa? What? who tf are you watching
Henry cavil stood infront of his man of steel bill board and no one reconized him. No one realized he was henry cavil. So yeah. It is a thing.
Iwaizumi is RIGHT THERE in a jean jacket over a hoodie absolutely SERVING LOOKS and Oikawa in glasses is what gets the attention. 😭The minute Iwa stepped over the row and dropped down beside Oikawa is the moment I forevermore became an Iwa stan. (I do also love Oikawa in glasses but Iwa in a jean jacket changed me as a person)
Iwai was serving, mhm.
Both of them are 😍🙏
i can take them both
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Oikawa in glasses gets every Haikyuu reactor, I swear
omg 🥵
An interesting thing about Shirabu (Shiratorizawa's setter) is that he did what Kageyama wasn't able to do. He got to Shiratorizawa on academic merit only, got on the volleyball team, and by his second year he's a starting setter. On sheer determination. You got to give some props to him for that.
Yeah, the thing that many don't realize about Shiratorizawa is that most of their players are likely academic geniuses (I highly doubt people like Tendou got there through a sport invitation since there was a scene where the coach even disputed his position on the team).
Exactly and dislodged a more talented and older more experienced setter in Semi. I feel like the Shiratorizawa supporting cast other than Ushiwaka and Tendo don't get enough love
@@s_lasgalen He did tho. Washijo saw him and recruited him.
What I really love about this series is even with the questionable (borderline unrealistic plays) there is almost always a follow-up to ground it back into reality. Most sports anime devolve to fantasy-like moves that are purely impossible LOL! I'm glad you called it out though, because even as a non-player the first time I saw that I asked "Is there really enough time to do that????"
Yeah afterward when Ukai told him to jump laterally and have the outside blockers support him, that made WAAAAAAAY more sense. I was concerned there for a second, but it was adjusted haha.
In that play it was a high toss. Hinata didn't run back. He only takes a few steps away from the net. His jump at the net was a blockstep approach where he jumps near his highest. You can see similar moves in basketball where players run at the hoop but jump straight up and down. It's also the jump technique he eventually figures out in season 4. Here he just intuits the jump. The only thing fake about this scene is how many steps he takes towards the net which is most likely for dramatic effect.
as an Iranian VB fan, im not being a dick, i just want to dispel this idea: Haikyuu sets and plays are not unrealistic or that far fetched. yes, the slomo and the perceived length and width of the court make the plays seem unrealistic. but VB is maybe one of 3 sports in reality that the irl version is x9000 more batshit than anything else ever depicted.
Japan's Nishida is the literal Ushiwaka and he's even more impressive than Ushiwaka.
Iran's Marouf and Brazil's Rezende are considered even more crafty than Kageyama and Oikawa combined. along w Argentina's De Cecco, these setters do 200-400 IQ sets.
there's a set by De Cecco btwn Serbia vs Argentina 2022, where he digs the ball from the audience and sets it across for a spike. almost what Oikawa did for Iwaizumi, only far deeper in the audience. it was beautiful.
I've actually watched highschool games from Japan from early 2000 where they played sophisticated plays like the ones we see here.
even Hawaii has a much more impressive highschool level VB than, say, most of the US' highschool VB zeitgeist.
countries like Japan used to not be v good at height games. they made a point to become competitive and it took em ~20 years to get where they are.
highschool VB games in Iran are as competitive and as insane as regular FIVB and since we have to play Asia for both FIFA and FIVB qualifiers, we always play Japan to qualify.
if you feel inclined watch irl rallies. you'll appreciate how actually underwhelming Haikyuu is compared to irl real-time matches.
I saw Iran vs Poland and Iran vs Russia in FIVB 2019 in Chicago. seeing Marouf contort his body with an ease of giving a hi5 was surreal. i needed a tranquilizer after those matches.
@@SJ-dl6uc You need to listen to Sarah's explanation one more time to get the point. She gets it from years of playing experience & proper coaching, and not just from the eyes of a viewer/fan. She even explains the physics of it. She's specifically speaking on that one move that Hinata did, and not from other real-life examples that are clearly different. Even Shimada agrees right afterwards + Hinata getting caught in the net at his 2nd try.
There's actually a story about Oikawa getting those glasses: he was at some store, thinking about Seijou's loss to Karasuno and how it's not the end for him or anything, ended up accidentally thanking 2 girls whose conversation he accidentally eavesdropped on for helping him realize it, and then pretended to mistake them for staff by taking those glasses x) That's when he also decided to go watch this game after all
Oh my gosh, I love that!!! Where did you hear that??
@@SarahPavanVolleyball there’s a series of light novels based on Haikyuu! It’s written by a different person, but it’s still an official spin-off, and Haikyuu’s author drew illustrations for it regularly! They often describe “missing scenes” or just characters’ daily lives. Sadly there’s no official English translations for those novels so far.
oh wow, I didn't know this. Thanks for sharing, I would love to read such spin offs
I would love to read these!! I'm sad they aren't in English 😔
Thanks for bringing these gems to the table 🥰
This is why I love Sarah's reactions. Most Haikyuu reactors I've seen don't understand or give much notice to Shirabu's plight about his "mistake". They're usually "Oh that's old school coaching" or "It happens" and than move on. But with Sarah having seen it with her own eyes knows exactly how that feels like. It's rather refreshing.
The fact you can just bring up experience from time in Korea is insane haha. Still surreal to see someone so accomplished reacting to this series
Right?? I sometimes remember Sarah is like a big deal athlete when she talks about some stories in her career
Ive gotten wayy to comfortable with her reacting to haikyuu 😅😅 she's like a friend reacting to your favorite series
I think ushijima was making an observation. He was disappointed because he was expecting more out of shoyo.
Agreed! He doesn't really strike me as a mind-games kind of guy.
I'm learning that what he says is exactly what he means... no hidden meaning behind anything haha.
@@SarahPavanVolleyball the way I see this reaction from Ushijima is in line with what is said here. I think Ushijima is this typical professional who started volleyball early and was always used to a high level of skill, and while he is straightforward, he doesn't exactly ace emotional intelligence, or understand Hinata's position very well, as a kid who started the sport late and is at a disadvatage with his height, but is still determined to reach a top level.
So - I think he is on the one hand disappointed (cause he geniunely expected good skill and good competition out of him and seemed a bit wxcited to have found a talented player), and sincerely does not understand where his confidence comes from. I think it's also a pessimistic view for the immediate future - as in, what do you expect to do at nationals if you don't have the level of skill that everyone there has?
For us, the viewers, we know what Ushijima is missing - this is Hinata's insane determination and ability to grow explosively when he puts focus on certain skills, and his ability to do his best at tense moments. All of this is missed on Ushijima at this stage, and what he doesn't get irritates him a bit, cause it also seems to question his simple philosophy of the sport (to do well, you need to have a certain level of skill for each player in the team)
I'm DYING at Sarah thirsting over Oikawa with glasses, oh my god 😂🤣
Also, I'm really glad you acknowledged what is honestly probably Hinata's single biggest strength. It's not the freak quick; it's the fact that he literally works harder than anyone else on the court, every single time. It's been a while since they really highlighted it, so it gets easy to take it for granted, but his stamina, effort, and dedication are way more integral to his value as a player than his jumping ability or skill. And Suga was right; there's no need to worry about Ushiwaka's comments getting to him by this point. By now, if he were the type to let comments like that get him down, he wouldn't be here.
Tell me I'm wrong re Oikawa though.... 👀
@@SarahPavanVolleyball Oh you're not wrong at all; it was just super funny 😂 I personally prefer his normal look, but I think it actually has more to do with the outfit than the glasses. The white and green jersey just works really well with him. I'd say the same for Iwaizumi here as well; I prefer his on-court look to this one.
I also really like having them there watching and hearing their comments and conversation throughout this match. This season, combined with the extra stuff with Seijoh post-season 2, is where I felt like I fully understood Oikawa as a person and actually started to like the character. I still don't like how he stubbornly holds on to that childish grudge with Kageyama, but he really is a great guy toward basically everyone but Kageyama, Ushijima, and Hinata (to a pretty significantly lesser degree). And damn does he know his volleyball.
@@MasterPpv Isnt the gender of the author unconfirmed? No one knows?
@@crongo4284 It's unconfirmed but the official Viz translation uses he / him. But I don't think I referenced the author in either of my comments...?
@@MasterPpv bro i swear I responded to a different comment, I dont know how it ended up here sorry
I think that Shirabu’s backstory is trying to highlight that he gained this mentality as setter because he admires and sees Oikawa an ideal setter. His team couldn’t rival with Oikawa’s well-orchestrated team. But getting to see that the sheer strength of Ushijima could win over Oikawa was what made him aspire to be a “supporting” setter for such strong individuals in Shiratorizawa.
Love your reactions! They always make my day :)
1:25 I can assure you, as someone who has watched a good half a dozen reactors watching haikyuu, the emotions do indeed not fade. in fact, *because* I know it's coming, I feel it gets even more intense
The episode title doesn't specifically say that it's Karasuno vs Ushijima. Shiratorizawa is a team of strong individuals, while Karasuno is a team that mostly relies on combinations and teamwork.
Yeah it was just my prediction and feeling of where the episode would go.
I think the interesting thing with Shirabu's mentality is that while you said it wouldn't be the attitude that you would want in your setter, if you look at the kind of team that the Shiratorizawa coach, Washijo-sensei, likes to build, Shirabu is actually an excellent fit. He may not be the right fit for any other team, and definitely wouldn't be the right setter for Karasuno or Seijoh, but he fits the Shiratorizawa system and mentality absolutely perfectly.
Yeah, I think there's borderline enough evidence to suggest Semi is a more talented player overall, I think he's also taller than Shirabu so would he would strengthen their blocking and of course having a strong server is always a plus. Despite all of those things Washijo decided to have Shirabu as the starting setter which just goes to show he's just the perfect fit for the team's playstyle at the moment.
I think an argument could have been made for Semi if Leon was stronger offensively or if they had another outside hitter with more offensive power.
@@AF-kh1ki Semi has little rebel side and he wanted to show off a for a few bit.
@@AF-kh1ki they do have Goshiki who is very good and the team seems to use a lot
@@ancapatrascu1545 yeah I just was talking specifically about the second outside hitter spot that Leon takes up. He's more of a Daichi (with better offense) if you want to compare it to Karasuno.
I do really appreciate how Haikyuu appreciates how much teammates affect each-other. I've definitely been on teams where some teammates would make condescending remarks doing games and it is sad, because they were just making the team worse. Haikyuu showing that this can also be applied in the opposite direction is very encouraging.
I was wondering what your take will be on Shirabu, the shiratorizawa setter. Not wanting to control everything - interesting attitude isn't it? Does any setter at the pro level have this kind of attitude? also shout out to Oikawa and Iwa for coming to match, passion for the sport and competitive spirit!!!
All the strategies that go into this game, especially with Hinata's blocking this episode, I am always amazed at Furudate sensei, how is he able to create this deeply character driven story but at the same time design the game/points in such a way that it's a gradual improvement in the level of game, in the techniques shown by different players of different levels, yet keeping true to the sport and not overwhelming the audience, especially the non volleyball audience. He is a great author!!
It's actually incredible. The ability to weave in such intricate character development with nuanced aspects of the sport (while making even non-volleyball players understand) just blows my mind.
@@SarahPavanVolleyball The author, Ms. Furudate, is a woman who played volleyball when she was in high school.
@@またたび-g4r isnt the gender of the author unknown
@@crongo4284 The author does not explicitly announce gender. However, based on his past statements and circumstances, we also know about his home and family's work. And we know that the author is a woman.
@@またたび-g4r That is also unconfirmed, it's just a he said she said situation thus the gender is still unknown. To add, there's also a theory that Furudate is actually a duo.
Thank you Sarah for explaining Karasuno's strategy of aiming their serves at Reon to restrict him; even after reading/watching this arc of Haikyuu so many times, as a non-volleyball player, I never really understood why they did so, just accepted it. This is why I love watching your reactions. Not only do you immerse in the story and in each and every character's backstory and development, but you also take the time to explain volleyball concepts and strategies to us
This season of Haikyuu is not only peak anime, is peak sports tv. If you're feeling goosebumps right now, all I can say is that you're in for a T R E A T.
I enjoy your breakdowns, and useful info on volleyball. But you getting invested into the characters growth and enjoying THE OTHER TEAMS backstory. Someone getting as emotional over the team becoming tighter knit! Makes me feeling like getting emotional over it is just fine haha. Excited for more reacts, and you get to see more awesome moments, this anime is so good.
sarah is the ONLY reactor whose reactions i have kept up with since the very beginning. alot of other ones fall off my radar bc im not as interested in the commentary or im just not entertained anymore. BUT SARAHS REACTIONS AND COMMENTS ARE JUST 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻 notif gang since ep 1 👊🏻
While Tsukki's moment from last episode is probably still my favourite part of the series completely (Despite having read and finished the manga too) there are definitely some moments in the next season that are just as impactful.
AHHHH ANOTHER AMAZING REACTION Sarah!!! It was so so interesting hearing your take on Shirabu! I love how the series highlights so many different perspectives and approaches to the sport. (Also, that insight you had into the Korean professional teams makes my heart break, it must be tough seeing such things) Goshiki is so cute with how eager to please he is!!!
I loved hearing your insight about hinata's unrealistic blocking hahaha, to a non-player like me, that also seemed unrealistic the first time I saw it lol.
Also your reaction to the ushijima hinata kageyama interaction when they switched sides was gold!!!
(Oikawa in glasses gets everyone.
I'm glad they addressed the blocking thing because I was like 😮 The adjustment they made was much more realistic!! Also... Oikawa in glasses
Saludos desde Argentina! Gracias por sentir junto a nosotros la emoción de este anime y deporte tan lindo, y gracias por ser tan amable y expresiva 🖤 we love you
Thank you so much!! I love making these videos for you guys!!
The stage play (sort of like a theater performance) of Karasuno vs Shiratorizawa was as incredible as the anime! It's so epic especially the opening, the character introductions, and the ending.
haha we all love Oikawa's Clark Kent disguise!
when the reaction ended i literally said "nooo it's over!!!"
for real tho these reactions are some of the videos I look forward to the most on this platform. huge kudos to you for taking breaks when you need them and just vibing with the show.
(also yes!! oikawa and iwaizumi in street wear is *chef's kiss*)
I think Shiratorizawa is a really interesting example of how teamwork can manifest in may different ways. When we're told about Shiratorizawa and we hear about their simple 'addition' of strong players and their reliance on Ushiwaka, we assume this will be a one man team who wins even without strong teamwork or bonds between players, but that's actually not at all what we get.
In Volleyball, no matter how good the spikers are, they can't spike without a receive, and their spikes are limited by the quality of their set. It's not really possible for a team to be good because of their Ace alone, even if it can look that way on the surface.
When Shirabu is talking about 'power volleyball', he's more referring to overwhelming an opponent head to head rather than going around as a setter, if that comparison makes sense? Kageyama can set well enough to give his spikers incredible power, but his greatest talent is his ability to set anyone from anywhere; a talent that literally carries Karasuno through every match.
However, this not only puts a huge amount of strain on Kageyama, it also makes his setting unpredictable for both his enemies AND his allies. Rather than simply set for Asahi when in a pinch, Kageyama is much more likely to try a trick play using Hinata or his right side, or even go for a dump. That's not to say he DOESN'T use Asahi that way, just that it wouldn't be his first instinct; Kageyama is a super agressive setter who believes (quite rightly) in his own ability to tear apart blocks with incredible combination attacks.
Shirabu is equally assertive, but in that he will always ALWAYS let his hitters do the shining, not him. He won't force everyone to jump as decoys, won't set up trick plays in a pinch. He'll simply give Ushiwaka the best possible set and watch him obliterate the opponent NO MATTER WHAT they stack up against him: overwhelming them head to head, see?
On the surface that sounds almost cowardly, but part of being a team player is understanding the needs of your teammates. This strategy would be fatal for Karasuno, but relying on trick plays would be fatal for Shiratorizawa. The two teams are very different but both are made of players leaning on each other to get stronger, just in different ways.
It's quite a poetic and mindful mentality to accept your lack of control over a situation. At the end of the day, you can only do your best and see what the outcome is; if it's a success, then great! If it's failure, you at least know you did your best at that moment, and you can analyse what can make your best 'better' at your leisure.
The way you put this into words is excellent.
I always wondered what Shiratorizawa would look like if they used a more creative setter. I mean- it's not like Shirabu has no aces up his sleeve at all, we see him dump or even do that time lag middle attack with Tendo.
But honestly, i feel like a creative setter added to this mix, but with ample emotional intelligence to know when to rely on the classical moves more, would bring Shiratorizawa to a whole new level. Probably someone like Oikawa or Akaashi would make them even better - but of course setters with that skill don't grow on trees.
I kind of think that this is the moral of them losing with Karasuno - they had been used to win everything with this straightforward and simple type of play, but they got complacent without realising. I think what the match with Karasuna shows is that, at least this year, that style of play is no longer sufficient to make it big.
Good morning, Sarah. The scene in Haikyu where I often slap myself on the cheek is to cheer up my weak-minded self and to regain my composure.
The "Slap yourself" that Shirabu does actually works in real life ngl. I slap myself as well sometimes when I feel less motivated. Kinda clears mind like some tunnel vision.
I was looking forward to your reaction to Oikawa's appearance, and it did not disappoint in the slightest. :)
I love when Ohira tells Goshiki those encouraging words; I know that when I played, team encouragement went a long way to building my confidence (especially at that time in my life, when I had very little confidence in myself to begin with).
The haiku in Haikyuu! will never cease to be my favorite of Furudate-sensei's uses of wordplay. I'm so impressed with how they seamlessly weave in literary humor into a story about sports. As someone who loves sports in general and is a former literature student and former volleyball player, it makes me feel seen as a reader. Even among my scholar peers, there's this air of "sports aren't much," and I really dislike it immensely, and Haikyuu! as both literary and visual text is proof that you can love both and live in both worlds.
That was a great show of Hinata being number one decoy, and also Tendou almost guessed it wont be Hinata hitting but Tanaka instead. Kageyama's "dont you dare get worn out now" was also pretty damn epic, and it made me tear up.
I’m paraphrasing
“The team to make any (last) adjustments wins the game” -coach Donny
Hinata’s jump, passion and positive thinking are great. But the most scariest thing of Hinata is his stamina. Basically he has endless stamina. He’s surely a monster.
Oikawa casual look with glasses is just superior, no one is immune to it!
Btw, the whole "Ushiwaka" nickname is because of a famous samurai (Ushiwakamaru) known for a certain legend in which he jumped from boat to boat on a battle. Ushiwaka is strong and has high jumps (so it matches those aspects)
Another reactor I watched called Keishin a trash coach compared to his grandfather and instantly wanted Gramps on the court as the coach instead. For some reason I felt attacked lol. Thanks for pointing out what a great adjustment Ukai made, he's doing a fantastic job in his first year of coaching.
Whoever call Keishin trash never understands the point of the story or of his character at all.
I think I know who are you talking about. They piss me off, saying stuff like thatwhile not understanding the situation fully.
i watched that reactor too...i was like "come on" be karasuno's coach let's see if you can do better than Ukai
So rather than react emotionally, I want to actually weigh out the evidence and work on this.
The question it brings up is: Would Ikkei be a better coach to our current Karasuno team than Keishin? This reactor seemed to believe that if Ikkei immediately swapped places with Keishin during the Shiratorizawa match he would have some magic advice that would give Karasuno an edge.
The arguments that were made were:
1) Keishin wasn't a particularly special setter in highschool, and this is his first year as a coach.
2) Keishin didn't know how to help Hinata at the beginning of season 2 so he went to Ikkei to help him. Hinata got better under one on one training with Ikkei.
3) They mistakenly seemed to think that under Ikkei, Karasuno won at nationals.
4) They mistakenly seemed to think Keishin's coaching style is to say "Just be aggressive".
This tells me that the finer strategic points of what Keishin says is not fully understood by them. Makes sense, since they don't play volleyball afaik, and don't understand the game at the level of Sarah or Coach Donny. They have a tendency to pay more attention to how adorable everyone is. (Well, they're not wrong about that lol.)
I would counter with the claim that Gramps doesn't know what our team has been practicing and each players individual strengths and skills. He wouldn't know which plays they had been working on for this match.
My rebuttal for 1) is the fact that good players don't necessarily make good coaches.
2)'s rebuttal would be that the way Ikkei coaches his casual classes is very different from the brutal uncompassionate way he coached highschool volleyball. He doesn't have time to spoon-feed basics to each player like he did for Hinata. Yamaguchi wouldn't stand a chance under him. Tsukishima would have left because the training would be too brutal for "just a club".
3)'s rebuttal is that Karasuno lost nationals in the 3rd round that year with the Little Giant.
4)'s rebuttal would have to be all the tactical coaching that Keishin does, like what Sarah mentioned about his adjustment of the receivers.
1:19 alot of Haikyuu watchers have also watched that scene over and over and over again plus myself and I just know that it's still the same reaction lol, I still get tears and goosebumps, Haikyuu is just that anime
Ushijima conducts psychological attacks unconsciously: he just says everything straight as it is, and it's a trauma for everyone : D
Glasses are Oikawa's random but invincible weapon - he's too good at them 💘
Ushijima is straightforward. Haha, like Iwaizumi and Oikawa in season 2 where they were frustrated that Ushijima is right about only one team going to national and it pisses them off. Or when Hayato (Shiratorizawa's libero) pointed out Ushijima was being genuine after Goshiki challenged him and all he replied was "Do your best." In that flat tone of his...does cause people to misinterpret or be mad about how blunt he is because how would anyone reply to straight facts?
Your commentary was amazing as always. Getting the perspective from someone of your caliber has been such a blessing. Looking forward to more of your insight and experience. Stay healthy and stay safe. #OikawaGlasses 😆
Yes, Oikawa in glasses supremacy! 🤣 Ah yes, we're in the second half of the season. I'm so hype when I watch your videos, almost want to rewatch the whole season
Controversial? Whaaaaat, there's nothing controversial about how good Oikawa looks in glasses. 😎 I love your reactions for Haikyuu! They're reminding me how much I love this show! It's been a while since I watched all of it and I haven't finished reading because I prefer to have the physical manga book.
Love u Sarah!! This might be the best reaction to this series. It's difficult to me to put into words how much I enjoy them ( specialty coz English it's no my first language) great video as always.
SARAH IVE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS
9:56 Actually, Ushiwaka definitely DID NOT say that to get into Hinata's head. In fact, he didn't need to. As you already know Ushiwaka is very blunt. He doesn't say things to brag. He doesn't shit talk and won't try to get into the opponent's head. Only people who aren't confident in their own skills would play games like getting into opponents' head. Ushiwaka is not that type of person or player.
The reason Ushiwaka said that is that he was very disappointed in Hinata. It's like he said, after the move Hinata put on him when they first met, he EXPECTED Hinata to be good at blocking and receiving, due to his dexterity. So Ushiwaka REALLY was looking forward to playing against Hinata. However, after seeing how "clumsy" Hinata was as a volleyball player, Ushiwaka was disappointed. He expressed DISAPPOINTMENT. Actually disappointment.
It's great to see a professional like you been speechless with this anime! Loving your reaction and waiting for the next one!
I loved your reaction to this episode of Haikyuu I loved how you called out Hinata's one block. Do you remember when I told you that angry Suga makes more than appearance. Well what did you think of his little moment in this episode.
I'm here for it 100%. I love to see that attitude come out from him every now and then because I know it's genuine.
@@SarahPavanVolleyball I know right they are actually some of my favourite scenes
Thanks
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I think the steps are a few more than normal for Hinatas block but just a couple extra steps works really well for verticality in basketball when going for a block. If you jumped like a block for volleyball you got dunked on mostly so its not completely unrealistic besides the time you have to physically do it
I got a bit of whiplash when I first watched the show when set 3 just zoomed by in like half an episode, lol. And Sarah's disgust at Tendo's "Miracle boy" celebration made me actually laugh out loud.
I don't know how this show is so good at setting up play after play. You really feel the momentum building and stopping and the fight from each side. And they animate them getting more and more exhausted.
At a certain point you just get engrossed in this animated match happening.
Im gonna miss these reactions videos, these has been a highlight of the week for so long! What a journey
Also get goosebumps when Leon give the short but powerful pep talk❤and I’m already excited for the bonus scene of Shiratorizawa ❤️❤️❤️
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Damm after watching like ten times finally I stop tearing up
I've loved this anime for years but watching it again through your eyes is making me buzz with joy over it again! The balance you maintain, like, between genuine emotional investment & authoritative explanations, is so cool! We all feel the same! I think tons of us had the Sun/Moon dichotomy in mind between Tsukki and Hina last ep, when we first saw it. It's so cool that a pro volleyballer would have the same kinda thoughts as goofs like us. It feels so validating to hear you say feelings stuff that I, as a twenty-something man, never shared with anyone about this cartoon, but felt strongly, and wished I had an excuse to talk about. Thank you!
OIKAWA IN GLASSES YES SO TRUE SAME HAHAHAHAHA
I'm new to the channel but I really enjoy your reaction videos ! They're always entertaining and educational ! Thank you !!
"oikawa in glasses though"
LMAO have you seen his stage actor? literally him irl
You are the best Haikyuu reactor ever, I love you!
Oikawa with glasses its even more ..😍😍😍
Tanaka free styling a Haiku off the top of the dome piece is extremely funny to me.
Ayyyyyy another legendary Sarah reaction sheeeeeesh
when ushjima gave hinata the benefit of the doubt of being a good player eve though he's small ushijima is foreshadowing a future character that you will love.
Everyone thirsting over oikawa with glasses. But I was like: oh my God yes. Iwaizumi in casual clothing. Score!
granddaddy Ukai, Iwaizumi-san insults and Oikawa with glasses
is just...
chef kiss~
i think Ushiwaka was comparing Hinata to Takeru from Wakutani. and he was simply 'informing' him that the expectations that he had built up of him were sub-par.
Actually, I think we can pretty much say for sure that there was nothing more to Ushijima's remark to Hinata, simply because Ushijima doesn't have a brain for mind games. My boy takes even jokes literally, there is no space in his brain to think about mind games :D
I love how the manga skimmed through the third set in like 3 pages or so, showing that if this was a best-of-3 match, Karasuno would be destroyed.
Also, fun little fact about Shirabu - he's the only one on the team who is at Shiratorizawa on an academic scholarship. The rest has sports scholarships.
1:19 I get goosebumps every time I hear tsukki scream
Im smiling the whole time wathcing this reaction video. As always. 💙
I’ve missed you! You are my best reaction channel for my favorite sports anime ❤
We’re almost to do 7 my favorite episode cant wait
9:56 No because that would mean that Ushiwaka would consider him a formidalble opponent which he just stated that he isn't since Hinatas Technique was "clumsy" and lacking.
Ushiwaka would probably never do the mind game thing since he is actually that blunt about things. "I am stronger I don't need to mind game you" is what Ushiwaka would respond if asked this most likly.
Al fin!, ya estaba esperando que saliera otro episodio, Finally!, I was waiting for another episode to come out
I love your reactions!! I can't wait to see the next episode
That concept about Karasuno overloading the left side to defend against Ushijima was super interesting, it's crazy how much you can infer about each team's strategy just based off the flow of the match, really makes me like volleyball more and more.
and dat boy hinata is starting to go OFF SHEEESH
AAAAAAA Sarah !! :D Finally
Just leaving my support. Want to leave my personal opinions about the iffy subs as usual, but don't really have time this week, so just gonna leave time-stamps for the lines that I found problematic:
16:29, 17:09, 18:13
I can’t wait for you to react to season 4
As a football fan, the team that I would compare Shiratorizawa to is the Alabama Crimson Tide in college football. Everything from their coaching philosophy, playing style, and their tradition of winning; the similarities are there.
Love watching this with you!
It’s been so long, never thought I’d be so happy to click on an anime reaction
The fact that coaches actualy hit players its heartbreaking. Im with you Sarah ... No player should feel or get hit by a mistake. We are all human and making mistakes is a part of it. Stop making mistakes should come with improvement and development. Not because of fear
4:32 I'm japanese and I think its really rare to get hit by coaches etc now days in Japan but maybe in areas like Miyagi, where they're from (Shiratorizawa, Karasuno etc) would be a bit more common than it is in Tokyo if that even makes sense
Amazing reaction👍🔥
I feel like Ushijima told hinata that he sucks because he was disappointed on him. The first time they faced each other Hinata just jumped higher than him and stole the ball from him. I think he was expecting Hinata to be a powerhouse like him and was left unimpressed when he saw how clumsy hinata is
Sarah. On the run up verticle jump, just file it under Artistic Lisence. And... start an Artistic Lisence Count 😊
YES. New vid. YES.
other team's server: WHY WON'T THE BALL DROP?
daichi: passing machines son!
All right. But can we talk about Sarah’s disgusted face towards MIRACLE BOY SA-TO-RI at 18:50 ? 😂😂😂
I’m sure that moment is in top 5 of a lot of people
If you think back to the meeting between Se and Ushiwaka in the first season, you can see that Ushiwaka was excited and anticipating meeting a class player. He ended up getting an inept player, essentially. He's just disappointed
Finally after long time
Oikawa in glasses is easily the most thirstable character no cap 🧢🥵
im accually waiting for E6 reaction :D there is a few moment that my heart pump my blood abnormal :D ofc is not best for E10 but step by step :D
27:23 girl same i had the same reaction as you 🙄🤭
Oikawa manages to live in everyone's head rent free 😂
19:42 He is a what ??? 😂😂 Coach ukai pls
To me watching this match, Shiratorizawa plays like a modern men's team. They're all about nice open sets to the outside hitters with the occasional quick or pipe to shake things up, and let the big outsides smash the ball for kills. They are a power team. Karasuno plays more like a modern women's team. They use slide hits, multiple attackers, angles, etc. to score. They are more of a finesse team.
I bet Ushiwaka's jabs towards Hinata were him thinking of a certain "someone" he knows.