Olympic Volleyball Player Reacts to Haikyuu!! S2E24: "The Absolute Limit Switch"
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- Professional volleyball player and World Champion Sarah Pavan reacts to Haikyuu S2E24: "The Absolute Limit Switch."
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"The Absolute Limit Switch." Haikyu: 2nd Season. Writ. Taku Kishimoto, Dir. Susumu Mitsunaka, Sentai Filmworks, 2016.
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WOWWWWW!!! I was full-out crying during this one. The rally at the end was the best rally I have seen in Haikyuu so far, and the moment with Oikawa.... 😭
This match 100% deserved all of the episodes devoted to it. My heart is full.
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Sarah Pavan is a Canadian beach volleyball Olympian and World Champion. She is the 3-time FIVB World Tour Best Blocker, and one half of 2019’s Most Outstanding Team. Before playing beach volleyball, Sarah Pavan was one of the world’s top indoor volleyball players. She had an impressive professional career in Italy, Brazil, South Korea, and China, and represented the Canadian Indoor National Team.
On this channel, Sarah shares everything you want to know about volleyball, from beginner skills all the way to the more advanced levels. You can find volleyball drills, how-to skill technique, sport-specific strength and conditioning exercises, strategy, and more. This is a great place to learn about volleyball from someone who has played at the highest levels in the world, both indoor and on the sand.
"Talent is something you make bloom. Instinct is something you polish!" 🧡You guys... the episode really got me 😭💕
I knew this quote would hit you!
There's a quote from Coach Ukai in S3 that hits me even harder and I tear up everytime I see the scene (the Haikyu homies know which one)!
You're almost there, Sarah!
Hey Sarah, make sure you watch the after credit scene in the next episode!
Fun fact: The author thought of that line on the fly when they were drawing the chapter 😅 It was supposed to be something else, but the original line wasn't disclosed.
It's a common occurrence though, people though "oh that line is so deep they must've planned it for a long time" but no Furudate just threw spices in at random and gave birth to awesome moments.
Glad you liked it sarah
This is if not the best, one of the best quotes in all Haikyuu. Also, in case you didn't notice it, every player touched the ball in the last rally.
The long toss is great. But it is Oikawa picking himself up immediately after his fall and going back into the game that always gets me.
Always thought I was the only one that felt this way
@@ben-mk5bn And that was just an extension of his promise to Iwa from a few episodes ago - he wasn't looking at Ushiwaka's face in this match, he was just focused here, letting his talent bloom and instinct be polished. His regret right after wasn't about this being the last match in Seijou, but just this moment being cut short. The writing on Oikawa is complex and masterful.
exactly. every rewatch i replay that scene many times mainly for that part. i always thought it was just me that enjoyed that. it inspired me, oikawa is such a great complex character
said it at the beginning of the video and i'll say it again at the end, that scenes animation is just incredible it really makes you feel it
and i always thought about how it was on his bad knee too
"Talent is something you make bloom. Instinct is something you polish" is something I'll carry with me forever. I love Oikawa for his resolve, he is my second favorite character
Who is your first?
I love this quote. because it's so similar to something my grandfather used to say. "No one is born with skill. Skill is born from time and failure."
1st fav character Bokuto.
2nd favourite Oikawa.
And Sarah hates both of their personalities. Lol
@@bhavyashah9008I get you mine are , Oikawa, Tsukki, Bokuto , Atsumu and she hates them all , Tsukki is an exception but she sure hate his guts and saltiness
@@ahgacababeumetiny-Lshawol yup
If the upcoming Fukurodani match doesn't get cut, I am pretty sure her feelings for Bokuto might chance.
What always gets me about the end of season 2 is knowing that someone as talented (yes, even if he doesn't think he is!) and passionate and dedicated as Oikawa never got to go to nationals in his high school career. His inferiority complex was realized in that fact. I've always admired Oikawa's grit and determination for volleyball, even if his personality is a little controversial haha
He kinda redeems himself in the end in the manga and it makes me proud to see his development
Realistically, the nationals are pointless. If Oikawa is that good, then he will get offers from pro teams regardless. The nationals are just schools playing around, not top level competition.
@@spbspb2413 Scouts are more likely to be at the Nationals though. They’re not going to bother with regional semifinals. Oikawa is already on a path because [SPOILER], but if he didn’t have that he would have a bad time trying to get a spot on a team of his level. The manga does reference that “obscurity” at a later point even though Oikawa is super famous in Miyagi.
I agree
@@perevision Spoilers. Yep this is why ushijima was upset with the fact that oikawa didn't go to shiratoriza. oikawa being able to bring out the ability of the team at seijoh is great, but also meant that oikawa wasn't going to be at his full potential. thankfully oikawa is able to get over his insecurities and be a professional player.
Most people will say the long set was Oikawa’s greatest moment, but for me it’s the few seconds immediately after it that really made me appreciate him as a character. Crashing into the table, that little stumble as he runs back, that look of desperation on his face. It’s subtle and easy to miss, but that short sequence illustrates Oikawa’s passion and love for volleyball. The long set showed off his pure athleticism, but athleticism will only take you so far. Passion is the other half of that equation. Passion is what turns great athletes into elite athletes. Passion is what Oikawa lacked in Season 1. He was always a hard worker and always extremely skilled, but encountering prodigies like Kageyama and Ushiwaka completely broke him and filled him with insecurities. He didn’t have the passion to compete against these prodigies, he just accepted that they would eventually surpass him someday. Even though his team beat Karasuno in Season 1, Oikawa was at his lowest at that point in time. Ironically enough, even though Karasuno beat him in Season 2, Oikawa earned a personal victory because he finally found that passion to compete against the prodigies, to finally reject the notion that these prodigies would eventually surpass him someday. Oikawa finally shed all the insecurities holding him back from becoming a truly elite athlete.
It's a shame the anime couldn't include the surprise of Seijou's coach as he realizes that, despite holding Oikawa in high regard the entire time, he still underestimated him (but I can imagine that maybe interfering with the flow of the play). Still, another really good point
I totally disagree. What make you think that he lack passion prior to that? I mean, i wouldn't even call what we see here as passion. I think we are like Taketora e Kenma about guts lol
Oikawa was stuck in a defeatist mindset. He knew he was better than Kageyama right now, but eventually Kageyama would surpass him. Oikawa had basically given up on the idea of being a pro volleyball player because he knew the professional scene was filled with naturally gifted players like Kageyama and Ushiwaka. He was willing to work hard while playing volleyball at a high school level because he knew Kageyama and Ushiwaka still hadn’t reached their peak. But eventually Kageyama and Ushiwaka would continue their growth and eventually Oikawa wouldn’t be able to keep up with them anymore. Oikawa didn’t have that passion to keep on pushing forward and challenging them, because he just felt like it was hopeless, he just kinda accepted that they’re going to be better than him one day. The long set is the moment all of that changed for Oikawa, he finally decided that he would challenge Ushiwaka and Kageyama at their peak, he didn’t care if it would take him until he was 30 years old, he was going to beat them. Oikawa finally found that passion to push himself to be the absolute best version of himself.
Again, i don't agree with the word you chose. Oikawa wouldn't train as hard as he did Nor would keep playing in third year If he wasn't passionated about the sport.
But i agree that he changed his mindset here, he finally matured to surpass his self imposed limitation.
Well said bro. This really encapsulates what Oikawa is
As a person Oikawa may come out as arrogant,insecure and petty.
but as a player, Oikawa is easily one of the best players anyone would want on their team. His daily attitude outside the court and his attitude and trust on his team on the court, are totally different.
he may not be the best player(but still one of the best) in the series(you ll see more), but i feel he had a depth that many future good players will lack.
I've said this on another reaction, but I like it alot so I'll repeat here:
Oikawa’s growth is one of the most well-handled and well-written parts of Haikyuu. Up until Kageyama dumps the ball in episode 24, Oikawa never believes himself to be a genius. He sees people that Kageyama and Ushiwaka, players that are simply beyond human, and it shakes him to the core.
In his mind, they are walls he can't ever climb over alone, and that realization pushes him to be the best all-around player. He works on his sets, his communication, analytical skills, leadership, all that jazz, because in terms of pure setting skills Kageyama blows him out of the park.
And while that realization helped him improve in different aspects, it also held him back, because he hides behind the idea that naturally gifted Kageyama can simply do things he never could. At least, up until Kageyama dumps the ball in his face; because now Kageyama isn’t catching up anymore.
He’s pulled ahead.
And if Oikawa ever wants to fight Kageyama on the same field, even if he ever dreams of fighting on the big stage, he must accept that his firm belief that Kagzy is objectively better is pure BULLSHIT. And immediately after that realization hits, Oikawa does a freak quick set from across the court perfectly into Iwa-chan’s hand that previously he would not even think about attempting, non-directly communicating that it’s HIS turn to surpass Kageyama.
I literally just watched the episode to prepare for Sarah's reaction. Then it drops right after!
we are on the same wavelength!
@@SarahPavanVolleyball Just finished. I'm going to watch episode 25 right now too. Can't wait for you to start season 3.
@@SarahPavanVolleyball Sarah can watch the Seijoh special cut end or extra scene, that show what happened after this game end from Seijoh perspective. Can find it in youtube or recap haikyuu movie.
@@arith1202 This. If you cared about Oikawa in this episode, be sure to watch this before starting Season 3.
Great reaction, Sarah, thank you! PLEASE don’t miss the Seijoh bonus ending. It’s literally one of my favorite parts of the series, and it’s as good as the Karasuno team meal at the end of S1.
As a setter in my past years as a volleyball player, that set by Oikawa is the dream set that all of us setters would have loved to pull off once in our lifetime haha. He even shot the ball parallel to the net and not set it in a parabola, as most setters in that situation would have, because he knew a parabola ball to Position 4 would not be as much of a threat to the opponent (they will have time to set up the block properly) as a flat quick set to your hitter! BTW, your reaction is the best! Thank you and onwards to Season 3!
So many nuance-y things happened in that play that I think only people who have played the game will understand. That set reminded me of Fofão... amazing.
That "NOOO!" ( 27:14 ) was so real. I love it.
Oikawa is such an interesting character. People always have mixed feelings about him, some love him, others don't like him. But, everyone feels bad for him at that moment. It's impossible not to relate to him in this episode. He worked so hard and did so well, but it wasn't quite enough. Even though we are all rooting for Karasuno, we still sympathize with Oikawa, even if we don't like him.
Great reaction as always.
17:11 a rare glimpse of Tsukki celebrating a point. Thank me later.
thank you
Nice catch!
why you have to spoil future episodes? let Sarah stay unsullied
@@josephocenada .. there was literally no spoiler in this
@@s_lasgalen That guy hinting one of the greatest episode we've been waiting for a reaction from her... let her be clueless, unaware, unsullied until then
There is a special ending after episode 25 that you have to find in youtube. Its about aoba johsai aftermatch. Its like 6 minutes long
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Yes, I would love to see Sarah react to that, but at least I hope she watches it!! It’s a must for anyone who cares about the characters like she does. 🥺🥺
I love how in the first season finale, Hinata got blocked with their quick. And in this finale, the same set up, same blocks, everything is the same. Their quick set had evolved in the 2nd season, and Hinata was able to aim where he hit. It shows so much growth just in one season’s time. Incredible.
Ah, Oikawa's best moment, at least in my opinion. The moment he gets out his own way and instead of trying to force his talent out, he instead trusts himself to let go of his inhibitions and let it bloom.
Talent is a nebulous concept in reality, but in Haikyuu they really do get down to brass tacks: Talent is not a quality people innately have, it's a descriptive term which trys to nail down what allows people to do what seems impossible.
Kageyama's freak quick set is something that's possible because of his 'talent', but what aspect of himself and how much of it was nurture vs. nature is impossible to know: we simply look at the nature of the set and acknowledge that it takes an insane level of skill, far more than can be expected of a high school player... and we call it talent, because what other word is there?
The problem comes when we start using talent as predictor of the future, or something someone does or does not have. To say someone is 'without talent' is more akin to saying they haven't shown a talent worth recognising yet.
When we look at it like this, there can be many reasons why a talent hasn't been shown. In Kageyama's own case, his talents for the game were being dwarfed by his fear of losing and lack of faith in his teammates and weren't remotely acknowledged until Karasuno.
As far as Oikawa goes, what matters more than the meaningless judgement of his talent or lack thereof is that Oikawa believed he was INCAPABLE of talent, and that it was a waste of time to even try.
He repeatedly says to Iwaizumi that he can never compare to Kageyama in terms of setting skill, but that he won't lose to him as a setter in other aspects. He truly believes to the bottom of his heart that he has no talent for Volleyball, and that's why he practises so hard, spends long hours with his team helping them improve.
I would say by this point, his contributions to his teammates had become his 'talent', the aspect that surpasses the norm, but when you look at this through another lens... Oikawa simply couldn't believe he was capable of incredible feats of skill on his own merit, besides maybe in his serves.
Contrast to Kageyama once more, who as Oikawa describes is too 'stupid' to know what he can't do: he's been pulling off the impossible for so long, it's no longer a matter of if but when to him. He has complete self confidence in his own abilities.
Oikawa's moment with the coach in shadow is important for a whole host of reasons, mostly because its the first sign we get of Furidate's real views on talent (it will be expressed in GREAT DETAIL later on). But fundamentally it finally expresses his view that talent isn't something you manifest because you want to, or because you think it's deserved.
Talent must be ALLOWED to bloom. You have to open yourself up to the possibility of failure, to take that risk, because what is a talented move but an impossibly risky and difficult technique that an athlete manages to make work?
Every technique that could be described as talented carries a huge amount of risk, far more than playing regularly. So in order to allow your talent to bloom, you have to know the risks, accept the cost of failure, and still believe you can succeed.
It's easy to use talent almost as an excuse: I could never do what x person does because I don't have their talent, I wish they'd share some with me. But when you look at it through this more objective lens, talent is an opportunity that strikes like lightning, polished by the time and effort you put into what you love.
I used to get very hung up on concepts like talent as a kid, and Haikyuu was the first real deconstruction I experienced. It finally broke down those walls I built around myself and allowed me to really put all of myself into what I love, and I'll always be grateful.
This is just one of many incredible moments in this series can't wait for you to experience the rest of them!
Can it get much better than this??
@@SarahPavanVolleyball The best is yet to come!
TH-cam recommended this to me and I thought “sure, S2E24 is great - I’ll watch this”.
And then I thought, “wow, I bet she’s got some great reactions for other parts - maybe I’ll go back and watch S2E1’s episode”.
Got about halfway through S2, decided “it’s not really fair to her if I don’t start at the beginning, right? Let’s go watch S1E1”.
And now I’ve made my way back through the whole thing, and here we are again. Absolutely charming, would watch again - can’t wait to see you continue through.
When Iwaizumi says how he discovered the joy of receiving, that was around the same time I discovered the same feeling
Great reaction! I've been waiting for you to see this rally since you started the series. So satisfying. Fun fact, the best team of six really plays out here. Each player on the court touches the ball during the final rally.
Oikawa wouldn't have even shanked that spike, but properly dug it if Hinata hadn't hit the spike against the middle-blockers finger, that just ever so slightly changed the course that Oikawa had predicted.
Leeeets goooo Sarah thanks so much for the video and what you do for the volleyball community!
this made me smile 💕
@@SarahPavanVolleyball you make us smile! 🫶🏼
@@SarahPavanVolleyball Hey Sarah, there's a bonus scene to react to for the end of this season, you should attach it to the end of episode 25, you can find it here. th-cam.com/video/Lao54_hFaA0/w-d-xo.html
MY GOD I LOVE OIKAWA SO MUCH- he's such a complex and relatable character, so well written.
this episode always makes me cry my soul out of my body. and that last set hurts like hell bc i can only imagine how Iwaizumi must be feeling:(
I was waiting for Sarah's reaction to this episode since the moment she started watching Haikyuu and it didn't disappoint. This episode and that last rally are one of my favorites in the entire show, and this is when Oikawa became my favorite character.
This match is always bittersweet to me, I feel so happy for Karasuno, you can see their growth as a team, but also all of the players putting to practice what they've been working on. On the other hand, Seijoh is such a solid team and you can tell how important it was for them to make it to nationals (specially because it was the last chance for the 3rd years). I really enjoyed rewatching this and hearing Sarah's comments
Oikawa definitely grew on me in this episode. I always respected him as a player, but that last rally and his battle with not being the most "talented" helped me like him more. That's a pretty bold statement that this was your favorite episode and rally from the entire series... I'm curious to see how other episodes compare!
I’ve always loved Oikawa, but especially after this episode. Yea he’s cocky and annoying, but it’s all a front for someone deeply insecure who feels very inadequate. His work ethic is crazy and I just relate to him on a human level.
seeing the rally again and every time, the receive Oikawa did and him slipping as he gets up...
the facial expression and body language...
the rally brings tears to me ...
loving oikawa even more
I know this is almost 2 years after the fact, but @ about 15:12 when Tanaka's sister asks about the deuce, Glasses guy isn't saying "No, they don't have to win by 2" he's saying "No, don't ask that question because Oikawa is up to serve and so they don't have the luxury of thinking about that sort of question"
We're going to the finals baby!! I'm so hyped, a whole season dedicated only in one match!
It is quite an honor to see a professional watch, react and get excited about something that you yourself have been so excited about.
Thank you so much for doing this and sharing it with us!!!💚
It's really late here and I really need to wake up early tomorrow but you have no idea how much I love and wait for your Haikyuu videos; Haikyuu really means a lot to me and it truly changed my life for the better, it has so many life lessons that I find truly inspiring, and seeing you so touched and emotional for it is just wonderful 💛 the second Karasuno - Aoba Johsai match remains for me as the best in all the Haikyuu manga
Thank you so much for all of your reactions, I cannot wait until you finish it all!
This comment made me smile 😊 thank you!
Was about to sleep, but this comes first! Always!
I've read this from another fan commenting on another reaction.
That final rally, everyone from both teams touched the ball. Karusuno winning that rally symbolises that they're the better 6 in that match.
I teared up 😢 this is so epic. I enjoyed your reactions so much!
re watching Haikyuu with good reactors like Sarah makes it 10 times more enjoyable. Hearing other people's thoughts and perspective about a certain play or about a character, seeing them feeling the same emotions you had when you first watch the show, these just makes me appreciate the series even more. great video as always, Sarah! Looking forward to Season 3 !!!
That last rally is even more perfect when you realise that every player, from _both_ sides ,not only touched the ball but made at least one significant play that altered the course of the point in their team's favour.
One of the best sport animes I ever withnessed. I been always into sports and this seriously kept me on the edge and felt that adrenaline on every single play, every single match. Loved it. Great reaction video btw.
I never thought that a story could create this much drama in a game that you (normally) have to win by 2 points, Haikyuu does it, and does it so consistently that it's almost unsettling. Every last point is a small miracle of a battle.
Incredible reaction as always, Sarah. You continue to be the single best Haikyuu reactor out there. Your analysis, personality, and the love you give to the show is impeccable. Absolutely love it.
Also, there are so many refferences in this episode alone. Kageyama dumping on Oikawa much like he did to Kageyama in the first match they had, Asahi that was able to return that with a spike BECAUSE he learned to jump serve, the exact same scene of Kageyama and Hinata than before only this time Hinata had his eyes open and the serve was improved...
Not only did Asahi learn to jump serve, he saw the same move being used by Johzenji against them, once again showing Karasuno's tendency to "eat" their opponents' techniques.
bro i've watched this so many times and still get surprised and chills like wew
Ahhhh, this is the episode I've been waiting for!!! I'm so glad you enjoyed it to the fullest and now you know why it's so many people's favorite! The final rally is my favorite in the series, too. Just amazing stuff back to back to back from both teams, with almost every single player on the court getting in on the action.
With regards to your early question about Oikawa's statement about Kageyama, just remember that he's not trying to degrade him there; he's making an observation to his own teammate. So there's no ulterior motive; he's just stating it as he sees it. And what he means is that the "correct" or "smart" play that most people would have made in that situation (with a hitter accidentally jumping too close to the net) would have been to toss to a different player. They could still run it on first tempo since Hinata was running his minus tempo there, so you don't really even lose much in your attack speed. But Kageyama's natural instinct is to just go for it, even if it's an unbelievably risky thing to do. In that sense, he's "stupid" but in both a good and a bad way. As Oikawa clarifies right after, if the player that set went to wasn't very specifically Hinata, it probably would've been completely reckless and wrong and probably would've straight up cost them the rally. Kageyama was doing the same kinds of sets on his old team, but no one on that team could hit those. But now because Hinata is there, he can go for those kinds of insanely risky options without them being a straight up throw.
Ah, this explains it perfectly. 🥰
That last rally is truly such an iconic moment. From start to finish, I remember my heart was pounding and the seconds felt like minutes-turned-small-eternities. It's just over 3 minutes long, but the intensity of the music with the animation direction and quick pacing gives the moment a presence that feels like it's a larger chunk of the episode. I adore the framing: the small peaks into Oikawa's philosophy which culminates in that moving quote as he makes a jaw-dropping set, crashes spectacularly, slips, and then gets back up. And I'll never get over how gorgeous the composition was done with the stark white background, the music pulling back to simple swells, and the camera tracking the ball across the court. There are so many great plays to come, but this one left such an impression that it's followed me throughout the many years and chapters that the manga took.
I've seen this episode, the final rally more than 10 times at this point, probably. And i still tear up every time. What a great show.
Woooh..Sarah, Oikawa's growing on you. 🌱
Keep watching Haikyuu!! And eventually you will love him.💗
no matter how many times i watch this, i always have the chills and i have watched a lot of reactors trust me
I'm so happy seeing you enjoying the show so much Im glad you really liked it 🧡
I love watching professional volleyball players react to Haikyuu. We all feel the same stress when we watch these episodes 😂
This is why you're my favorite Haikyuu reactor.
You just _get_ it. The whole emotional and volleyball-technical package that Haikyuu offers. You get so emotionally invested. I just... can't put it more into words. 🔥
Wanted to say, the whole Oikawa makes everyone else around him look better speaks about his awakening after Iwa first told him the better 6 will win. Now he's playing and trying to make everyone around him as good as they can be so he can have the better 6. I just love Oikawa, best character in the show for me.
Sarah, how you feel about Oikawa is exactly the same way I feel too, and I appreciate that so much! I also felt your reaction to Kageyama's setter dump deep in my soul--it's one of my personal favorite moments of an all around incredible episode. Thank you for yet another fantastic video; I always love how you completely "get" important moments, like Oikawa's callback to Iwaizumi's line about the team with 6 players, and your insights into the volleyball (love every time you praise someone's good dig!). Cheers, and enjoy your wonderful merch!
20:14 Sarah's own Tsukishima-esque smirk moment 😂😂😂
So proud of our boys. My favorite piece in the Haikyuu soundtrack, what incredible music to match with a spectacular rally.
Haikyu's last rally scenes are really some of the most emotional scenes this anime have, really really awesome that you hold your breath during that time and i know what you feel at that moment too!
great reaction and great video! thank you!
OMG, this is seriously the best reaction video!!
Love the Haikyuu merch, what a nice gift! And thank you for the gift of your reaction to this episode. No matter how many times I see it I scream at the last rally, and watching you go through all the emotions we went through, plus your eye for nuance and expertise, is so satisfying. Thanks for your hard work and I can’t wait for next episode!
I love how Oikawa had an adult who says "ok so they're a genius, so? Are you just going to give up? Is this the best you can do?" How many times as a mentor I wish I can put that into words.
He calls him an idiot because he never stops and put his teammates through the ringer more and more without hesitation. And iwaizumi says what he says to oikawa because earlier on he said that he couldn’t beat ushiwaka and that’s when iwaizumi headbutts oikawa and then he calms down and improves
Hi Sarah, there is like a post credit scene in episode 25, just a heads up.
Hahaha XD I love how Sarah's "it" moment Bokuto was saying is when she blocked someone. Ofc she likes getting a stuff block (I don't mean it in a mean way like how it sounds). It's so fitting since she's a world class blocker. But bro (Oikawa) thinks he's not a genius because he pales in comparison with some other setters, but bro really just set from literally the other side of the court. Like how is that NOT talent??
She's so into the series and i love it ,Keep up the great content and wish you all the best with your irl matches .
GOD THIS EPISODE. It’s honestly so beautiful and it never makes me sob.
Watch the aoba johsai extra episode !!! Its a haikyuu episode that is focus on aoba johsai after they lost
See I knew you would come around on Oikawa what a character turn around Loved his development in that moment which is why Haikyuu is AMAZING!!!!!!
Watching you turn into a fully-fledged fan has been an absolute joy. I can't wait for seasons 3 & 4.
I've now watched this episode about 20 times and i still tear up for Aikawa. One of the best antagonists ever.
What I love about Oikawa is how he pushed through his limits and grew beyond his limits with the help and advise of the mystery person(most likely a coach) who gave advise to Oikawa in this episode, friends and teammates like Iwaizumi who beat him up to clear his mind that he is not playing alone and himself who persevered despite many defeats and setbacks. He may have lost to Shiratorizawa and Wakatoshi Ushijima many times in the past, having a junior like Kageyama overtake him in terms of abilities and talent and lost to Karasuno this time, but he will not let that stop him from continuing to grow and surpass them and himself. 😊💗💗💗
The last point is incredible because everyone on the court touches the ball at least once. Wonderful detail.
Everytime I come back to watch a clip of Haikyuu, I get reminded how goated it is. I want more 😭
Normally I watch your uploads before work in the morning but I actually couldn’t wait because this episode is so awesome! Ugh I love this anime so much thank you for the consistent uploads Sarah ❤️😭
Also idk why but you saying umbrella super intense really resonated with me lol
U m b r e l l a
Thank you again for another weekly video! Sarah is the best!
oikawa's "talent/instince" quote resonates with me as someone still clawing, digging, and grinding as a 30 year athlete trying to achieve his dreams.
Awesome reaction!
This match is amazing but season 3 is my favorite in the series so far. Can't wait for you to watch it! Great reaction ❤
Kindaichi’s yell as he blocked Kageyamas spike 🤧
Oikawa's literal character is based to prove the fact that the pride you hold within yourself is NEVER petty no matter whatever the world says........i see many people hating on his personality, calling him a "pretty trash" when it's actually his personality that took him so far in the future...... he never believed himself to be gifted with a talent like kageyama ...... he worked his head off to catch up with those who he thought were gifted......what he didnt realize that he was indeed gifted too......he was gifted with immovable and unwavering pride that led him to work so hard to actually make sure that the pride he held was actually defined ...you see he could have indeed joined shiratorizawa....but his mind was set on one goal....to beat ushijima which though he couldnt do in his high school.....he still never once wavered from his choice to choose aoba josai........i really really REALLY dont like the people who overlook his entire arc by summing him up as an annoying brat......he and bokuto are the few characters who are often misjudged( bokuto is more than just an emo ace which idk why people find hard to believe) yet they are the ones i actually have respect for and i aspire to be like in the future.....
Great video Sarah
I really enjoy your haikyuu reaction video
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Can you believe the show only gets BETTER from here?
No. I can't.
"mad respect for Oikawa" - yeah, he became my fav character because of what life lesson is given by that coach and what Oikawa did in this episode.
A lot of things happened in this episode -
1) Iwa saying "If you remember it's team with six strong players is stronger, then it's good/fine" - a callback to Iwa and Oikawa conversation in season 1 episode 22, the moment Oikawa changed because of Iwa
2) That last play - everyone on both sides touched the ball - showing that "six players who are strong, are stronger" theme
3) last play - kageyama freak quick set to hinata - exact same play for season 1 ending, there we lost, here with kageyama's new set and Hinata's improved open the eyes hit won the match.
You make many astute observations. I love all the parallels that were drawn to other episodes and matches.
The only sad thing about season 2 and this match, is oikawa and aoba johsei never had a chance to get to the nationals , and for a super great player like oikawa to not get a chance to be called to the national team is so sad. But not to spoil you guys will be stunned with the future events , can’t wait for the rest of the manga to be animated
Finally get to see your reaction, been waiting all week for this ❤
The last move was exactly same which they used and failed in season 1 when they lost against seijou
19:25 I have to say that Haikyuu is the anime which can make us feel like we are watching a real volley-match, it is so NERVOUS and EXCITED
This is the episode when everyone fell in love with Oikawa
One of the things that really hits me when watching Haikyuu is the moments the anime spends on the losing team right after the match is lost, its so depressing that it doesn't matter which team it is it still makes me feel sad.
I love your reactions sarah I feel a little sad because there are fewer and fewer chapters left and she doesn't want your reactions to end
left my coin purse at the bus while watching this. i was rushing to get off at my stop.
best reaction ever sarah
If you search in youtube season 1 and season 2 final point of karasuno vs seijoh, you see how it looks the same with kew differences and it was magical
Notifications enabled ftw
I'm not sure if anyone mentioned but the animation for Kageyamas final set was the same exact animation as the final set in season 1 and when I first saw it I panicked realizing it could happen all over again
23:06 was a pivotal moment not only in the story later on, but also for my love for this show. Just perfectly delivered💯
She had me stressed out seeing her being so anxious 😅 . Loved your commentary it was nice to see an Olympians perspective.
Oikawa’s growth is one of the most well-handled and well-written parts of Haikyuu. Up until Kageyama dumps the ball in episode 24, Oikawa never believes himself to be a genius. He sees people that Kageyama and Ushiwaka, players that are simply beyond human, and it shakes him to the core.
In his mind, they are walls he can’t climb over alone, and that realization pushes him to be the best all-around player. He works on his sets, his communication, analytical skills, leadership, all that jazz, because in terms of pure setting skills Kagzy blows him out of the park.
And while that realization helped him improve in different aspects, it also held him back, because he hides behind the idea that naturally gifted Kageyama can simply do things he never could. At least, up until Kageyama dumps the ball in his trashy k-pop face; because now Kageyama isn’t catching up anymore.
He’s pulled ahead.
And if Oikawa wants to fight Kageyama on the same field, he must accept that his firm belief that Kageyama is objectively better is pure BULLSHIT. And immediately after that realization hits, Oikawa does a freak quick set from across the court perfectly into Iwa-chan’s hand, non-directly communicating that it’s HIS turn to surpass Kageyama.
And that’s why trashy K-pop is top tier character material.
Just as a correction, it wasn't a freak quick set, oikawa made a regular quick set but since it was from across the court while twisting at thesame time (as a setter I understand how stupidly difficult it is to do lol) and it being perfect was the reason why it was amazing, I also don't think it communicates that it is "his turn to surpass kageyama" but illustrates that him finally, FINALLY believe in his own skill lead to something we would see from kageyama, compensating for a bad dig so perfectly and choosing reckless instinct setting iwaizumi his best friend over a logical set (which would've been the right side and definetly not iwaizumi)
Wow this was amazing
@5:45 I don't think they used the right word there. I think it's more of a recklessness/fearlessness. He's saying that he's so stupid/fearless that he'll just do something high risk without really knowing its high risk because he's that naturally talented.
I think "wow" sums it up. what a freakin showwww
One of the coolest parts of that final rally is that all 12 players on the court touch the ball before it hits the ground
With this, Karasuno is going to play in the Finals and if they win the next game, they go to Nationals.
The oikawa hate is funny. Man all the characters are insanely good written
the best part about haikyuu is that there are not villain in the whole anime, all it have is just opponent. Every player is respectable in the anime.
For me, there is no villain/enemy in Haikyuu if you understand about each character feelings. Even if the character's behavior is bad, there's must be something deep about his dream or desire that will make you love 'em.
And also for me, Haikyuu teach us that man can also cry if they lose to something. It's natural for every human, even for a man that is strong and mature to feel sad and even cry to lose to something that he had hard work on it.
oikawa didnt shant the dig. he was dead in spot to take it if it hadnt hit the other players fingers.. thats the really scarey thing about him. he is literrally all hard work and detimination
Oikawa is one of the most under-rated players in Haikyuu. He's amazing.