How Miya Osamu Learned The Truth (Haikyuu!!)

[@paperbackwriter1111]

Shoutout to Osamu buying the rice for his Onigiri from Kita‘s farm, too. Guy never stopped being a pillar for his former underclassman.

[@karinabobenko6931]

I really admire Osamu’s character, because he defies the sunk cost effect, he doesn’t go on to play volleyball professionally, which I believe he could have done quite successfully. He doesn’t continue this endeavour just because he’s good at it, rather he pursues something he truly loves and it happens to be cooking! I have always struggled with starting something new, unfamiliar to me, even if I was really interested in it, because I feared not being naturally good at it and it was so much easier to continue doing stuff that I knew I was great at but not enjoyed much. So Osamu to me is a very inspirational character, someone who wasn’t afraid to leave and was able to succeed in something he was genuinely interested in

[@stevenpibbs2853]

All of his food comments make so much sense in that context lmao

[@pcrassen4975]

it is something I kinda relate to as well? And I wish I had seen his character progression at the time it was relevant for my life too. I ended up dropping my sport which I could've pursued despite not having a reason to do so, other than not wanting to continue. I had the skill and tenacity to continue, but ultimately I burned out and didn't wish to anymore. It was quite a bloody fight with my family to do so as well. Had I had Osamu's story in my life at that point maybe that would've made it easier for my mind. But at the same time Atsumu's childlike wonder and glee towards his sport of choice is also something I relate to. As I have found that glee elsewhere since.

[@aldohan6746]

Osamu, Nishinoya and Hirugami are the three volleyball monsters that ended up choosing another path. Osamu's realization was thanks to Hinata. Hirugami's was thanks to Hoshiumi. Nishinoya had enough clarity to realize it by himself.

[@Aleczandxr]

Very well put! EDIT - re: his grandpa, he was definitely influenced by him but I think that was a much broader lesson that provided him with a life philosophy, and that him choosing to do what he did was still something he found within himself.

[@The_Jazziest_Coffee]

Nishinoya is one of those characters which really is larger than life himself the fact that he understood and learnt what he wanted to do at such a young age (i believe he made up his mind before karasuno) really shows just how mature he really was insane

[@askjeeves28]

Well it was his grandpa wasn't it? Taught him to push past his fears and what not?

[@The_Jazziest_Coffee]

@@askjeeves28 actually yeah that's true i suppose i misinterpreted the statement since nishinoya made it by himself on those decisions to do what he wanted, but yeah it was definitely his grandpa which taught him to push past his fears and led to nishinoya developing his own wants

[@FionaPGT]

OH IS THAT WHY NOYA WAS OK WITH NOT PLAYING VB WITHOUT ASAHI! Like i always wondered if he liked vb why was asahi the only reason he was willing to not give up playing

[@hirugami9670]

it's also thematically beautiful how Atsumu's volleyball hunger is literally fed by Osamu's and Kita's rice, to build that MUSCLE

[@natchann6558]

EXACTLYYY haikyuus themes are all so intricately woven into each other and one thing is always tied to another, coming back full circle. its so cathartic to realize all the connections.

[@edwardlomeli5657]

@@natchann6558exactly! That’s what it’s maybe my favorite manga. Everything is tied together ask there are really no real losers. Playing with hinata always brings out the best in others and seeks to bring realization to them in or off the court

[@contemptman3646]

"He's playing volleyball like I eat my food." Two monsters, just in different walks of life.

[@kollmack869]

Nishinoya as well.

[@KseRes]

Was this a jab at AJ? xD

[@contemptman3646]

@@KseRes No? What do you mean? It's a line from the story

[@The_Jazziest_Coffee]

i mean man launched a food business that went national, so like yeah he's definitely a monster in the food industry XD

[@moonhajung6742]

​@@The_Jazziest_Coffee even akaashi wishes he open a miya onigiri branch in tokyo 😩 it must be THAT good, ugh, i'm sad i'll never taste onigiri miya even once in my life!! 😫💔

[@inorikanata503]

Kita was right about the Miya twins, they have the same DNA after all. Atsumu is crazy that he gives everything to volleyball and his career path is set in stone when he is just a kid, but Osamu is also crazy that he gives volleyball up when he can have a career in it, and instead start over in a completely different field. "We don't need the memories" is in their DNA, and in my headcanon, they grow up to be this brave because they know they will always have each other's back, so there is nothing to fear. When you don't play on the same team anymore, you become former teammates. But Atsumu and Osamu will always be brothers, they will always be on the same team in life. It's a shame that there was a time skip and we were never shown how Osamu played during his final highschool year.

[@truepotential206]

They won the nationals that year so he must ve improved a lot / steadily

[@Revaiel_]

It must be said that the most important detail in the series is how Osamu was naturally more talented than Atsumu, which subverts expectations, and shows how it is the love of volleyball (that “hunger”) which creates a genius/monster. It is not something you’re just born with.

[@soccerstuff8071]

He literally feeds his brother to help him carry out his dream. And Atsumu wishes the best for him. The Miya twins dynamic UNDEFEATED.

[@Tralala0927]

"Lesser discussed yet just as beautifully written is a great way to describe osamu. I've always loved the small osamu panels in the timeskip arc because osamu is always smiling. We never see him smile before the timeskip but now he so happy. It shows that he really made the right choice. I am so happy for this fictional man

[@TrianaNero]

The "Haikyuu is poetry" bit in the end, amen :"D Osamu's story is beautiful and is a huge inspiration to me, because even now, after like 5 years of me going into science, I still hear things along the lines of "why didn't you choose translating" and "it doesn't seem like you even love science", even though the latter in particular is baseless. Most people thought I'd choose translating simply because I'm relatively good with languages, and while I still sometimes can't help but question whether or not I have it in me to go into research, I know that it's something I want to do, and Osamu's story is one of the things that really motivates me to keep pushing in that direction.

[@michaelyu6250]

Lovely comment. I think that Noya is a great example of this theme and idea as well.

[@elliesart_]

Hello! I appreciate all your twitter translations!

[@marianmayuga1338]

Everything you talked about captures why Furudate is such an incredible writer imo. There are a hundred chapters between Osamu's realization and his timeskip occupation reveal, and yet that latter made a moment that was already so meaningful in the context of the Inarizaki match, even more meaningful for Osamu's individual arc. It speaks volumes about the care and attention Furudate puts in their character writing, and your analysis only makes me appreciate this gem of a story even more than I already do. Thank you for yet another beautifully insightful video!!!

[@Aleczandxr]

My pleasure, thanks for watching! So glad you find them valuable.

[@jimmyichigo7410]

Hot take: Osamu is just as well-written as Atsumu. He's super underrated.

[@easschung9442]

Shouldn't be a hot take, people discriminating them simply because one is less skilled

[@dvsavocs5290]

@@easschung9442 I would say he has less screen time

[@easschung9442]

@@dvsavocs5290 Only slightly less

[@seemonuzumaki723]

Osamu is a great character but let's not pretend in the comment section that he's as good as Atsumu. He isn't as rich and fleshed out.

[@kvnpss5562]

I disagree Atsumu got a top 3/5 character arc in Haikyuu but Osamu is subtle and pretty beautiful yeah

[@Wuksa22]

Nishinoya and Samu are some of my favorite characters. As a young adult I've struggled with almost you could call it envy to people like Hinata in real life who seem to have this unquenchable thirst for the thing they love. But they made me realise it's perfectly ok to switch from something you love to something new and just enjoy seeking new experiences in-and-of themselves. Thanks for the vid Alex.

[@Aleczandxr]

You’re very welcome!

[@Daveisabum]

When Haikyuu!! talks about the nuances of passion those moments like with the Miya twins is where Haikyuu!! becomes more than special for me, it's something I can't describe but it's beautiful.

[@bobbyzamora6389]

There is nothing like Haikyuu. One of a kind artistry.

[@thehopeofeden597]

I have been binge watching all the Haikyuu videos on this channel, and I had a really really bad night, so waking up to this is like a gift from the volleyball gods.

[@bobbyzamora6389]

I hope things get better for you!

[@Aleczandxr]

Wishing you the best, hope you enjoyed the videos!

[@mandalorianhunter1]

Osamu reminds me of a lot of people I know, who love something but also don't want it to be their entire life and strives for something else. Both him and his brother are great characters, I'm glad they got great development despite being put late into the story.

[@JoshuaHenelyThornhill]

The willpower you need to make such a divisive decision in your youth about your future is astonishing. I really respect the sensei for what he allows some of his characters like Nishinoya or Osamu to go in totally unpredictable ways. This series keeps on teaching me stuff and you do well to remind us of those teachings my friend. Many thanks !

[@Thisismyspareaccount]

Honestly, this is one of the many reasons I love Osamu. He's a really big inspo for me & Genuinely enjoy watching Osamu content. 10/10 vid btw

[@bikuta9804]

The line "he's playing volleyball like i eat my food" hits so personal for me, bc, being as aspiring nutricionist and having that same feeling about food and eating, seeing this comparison being made justs clicks to me. Yes, Hinata's a monster, but still, i feel this intense passion just like he does.

[@michaelyu6250]

It's funny, during this moment in the manga I never really understood what he was talking about. But then you see exactly what he means post-timeskip

[@stevenpeeckford5999]

Exactly, very nicely put. This is the idea that had been growing in the back of his mind, but I think Hinata helped him to realize it here. And imagine the strain it put on him?! Realizing in the middle of a match at Nationals that he would soon leave his brother, and having to play to his best in spite of that?! Lot's of great subtext here.

[@bobbyzamora6389]

Osamu has a burden put on him that no one really talks about in the story, but it must have been very difficult.

[@williamlee6204]

I love ur videos man, your voice is amazing at storytelling.

[@hakan6968]

It's one of the reasons why I enjoy his videos

[@Aleczandxr]

Much appreciated. Glad you like them!

[@abyssian_lena]

God, I missed you talking about Haikyu so damn much! This video is just another masterpiece, thank you so much. Finally someone appreciating Osamu's character.

[@Aleczandxr]

My pleasure!

[@sasori2122]

i wouldn't say that osamu _learned_ the truth at that moment (he already knew that he didn't love volleyball as much as atsumu), but he certainly _realized_ it thanks to hinata

[@Aleczandxr]

I don’t see a significant distinction between those, but yes as stated in the video, he had the answer inside him the whole time. It was Hinata that made him understand the specifics of it.

[@bigeoof1804]

Seeing any analysis video about Osamu in specific and Haikyuu in general is so much fun especially coming from this channel, keep up the good work

[@sqkoi]

An analysis video of the character I expected the least. You truly are amazing aleczander :0!

[@cloudb5935]

Your analysis on various Haikyuu characters always puts things into perspective for us your viewers. Please do continue making the content that you always continue to make!

[@Aleczandxr]

Glad you enjoy them. I would love to continue making these videos as long as they get support, so please continue to like, share and comment on them so that it helps the channel and I can see that people enjoy them :)

[@easschung9442]

Great video, it was a watershed moment for 'Samu.

[@crustydabbs]

I am obsessed with your voice and your thought process. : 3 Your videos have seriously made such a huge impact and I want you to know you're doing hero level work. Specially with the Jesse video about avoidance and self hatred. Thank you!

[@Aleczandxr]

My pleasure, so glad you enjoy them :) Hope that continues to be the case!

[@hish33p32]

7:45 "Haikyuu is poetry" -Aleczandxr

[@bobbyzamora6389]

Being an Osamu fan is pure culture.

[@maruna7207]

Wow this is such a wonderful video I'm impressed tbh👍

[@Aleczandxr]

Thank you so much!

[@kollmack869]

I would've loved to see Osamu in the old animation style

[@minseongkim4290]

being able to understand other characters in moments like these must make that scene that much greater

[@TehvtremOST]

I never thought I'd see such a well thought out, deep, and emotional analysis of what could very well have been interpreted as a meme, but I guess it's not that big of a surprise coming from this channel. I myself have experienced similar feelings to Osamu in realizing that I couldn't keep up with my own brother in some aspects of life, and this video has been a pretty enlightening video to watch. Many thanks for making this video.

[@Aleczandxr]

I dunno what you mean and the meme thing lol but you’re welcome and glad you enjoyed it!

[@TehvtremOST]

@@Aleczandxr Well, I meant that a lot of people have interpreted the Osamu-food thing as just a running gag and left it at that.

[@Aleczandxr]

Ahhh I see!

[@izzinet1]

i love this video!! the journey and bond of the miya twins, especially in the timeskip, is one of my favorite parts of haikyuu. thank you for making this!!

[@Aleczandxr]

You’re very welcome, glad you enjoyed!

[@allenjoseph3905]

Ur an absolute legend, ur haikyuu breakdowns are amazing and well thought. Ur analysis is bang on and allows us to understand all the characters

[@Aleczandxr]

Thanks, glad you enjoy them!

[@abhijithis9424]

I do love Osamu and the path he chose as well. Just because you are good at something doesn't mean you are restricted to that forever. Sometimes there are things you want to pursue though you may be better at everyone in something else

[@yuugaouzuki18]

Knowing what you gotta do that determines your future is really hard. That is why we admire anime characters because they already have their own clear goals and the determination to reach that goal. For most of us, we still could not determine our goal or direction in life.

[@Greyk17]

Your Video Helped Me So Much Within These Three Months. It Finally Opened My Eyes That I Feel The Same Way Osamu Feels About Food. I Worked At A Sushi Restaurant And Loved It, I Felt Every Word Osamu Said. Now I’m A Senior In High School Working At A Hibachi Restaurant Planning To Get Experience At Various Japanese Restaurants And Hopefully Own In My 30’s. And I Wouldn’t Have Figured It Out The Way I Did Without This Video. Thank You

[@Aleczandxr]

My pleasure 😊

[@curseddove]

I love the haikyuu videos especially the ones that cover little moments like these, i'd love to see an ushijima video i feel no one ever talks about him

[@abhijithis9424]

Osamu: "He plays like I eat my food". 5 yrs later Osamu has become the eating champion of Miyagi, Soon to challenge the eating champion of Japan itself, in all due time :3

[@justmyopinion79]

They better do him justice in the rest of the adaptation through his flashback.

[@calcelmoanayru5870]

"Haikyuu is poetry."

[@davidthelonewolf2078]

As always, phenomenal work👌🏾🔥,AJ The Haikyuu 🐐.

[@zafiruzoma6234]

Been watching your haikyu videos for a few years now never get sick of haikyuu it's heartbreaking they're going to chop up the story into a couple movies for the sake of money there's so many gems from the manga that won't make it in the animation

[@fidaruzki565]

You know, each time I look at young people involves in sports be it volleyball, badminton, football, rugby etc, I can't help wonder how many of them would end up being professional. Many would end up doing something else. Some probably within the same world, only probably more into sport science like one of my friend who used to be our school cricket player. Others would end up doing something total opposite of the sports they played back in school or unis. Haikyuu! put that discussion up in a more creative, visual way. Who would've thought Tsukishima who were less enthusiastic in high school actually play in second division. Or Nishinoya who was a hard core libero ended up travelling the world engaging into stuff that is totally different from his stint back in high school. And not forgetting Asahi and Lev, both who had the right built and height for professional volleyball players, ended up in fashion industry.

[@yuugaouzuki18]

I honestly love Osamu's Kansai more than Atsumu's

[@miat1329]

As a twin my self the Miya twins are characters that are written beautifully. Even before Osamu thoughts were shown you could just see the difference between him and Atsumu. The bantering and fights of the twins, the way they talk with one another you could just see the difference but at the same time the similarities. Everything just makes sense.

[@bobbyzamora6389]

This video being released made me read the manga so thank you for inspiring me to read peak fiction and thank you for the video, which I love.

[@darkinferno588]

I love your videos man, i am about to rewatch all of haikyu in dub and you come up with this video, perfect timing 💙💙

[@50kenel]

I love your vids bro!

[@seishunhogyo1559]

i also love how the story portrays the opposite path of a non-monster (Tsukishima) that got inspired by Hinata (again!) to become one

[@sleepisfortheweek723]

Honestly I think he loved volleyball and could have easily gone pro if he wanted but it wasn’t what he wanted to do in life he didn’t have the same hunger as his brother and I loved that

[@HoduAphrodite]

4:50 this reminded me a lot of Eiji Niizuma saying that he draws manga besides the one he is publishing because it's like breathing for him

[@goodwillambassador9355]

And who grows the rice for those onigiris??? Kita. Really Inarizaki is such a family.

[@Aditya_V_R]

I'm passionate about food as well!

[@DragonStar524]

I honestly think Osamu has the most in common with Haikyuu! creator Haruichi Furudate. Deciding that while both loved volleyball, there was something they loved just a bit more. For Osamu, it was food. For Furudate, it was creating a great manga.

[@DigDugForever]

Imagine Osumu making a cameo in Food Wars.

[@demigodluis]

Missed your videos. Would love if you could make an analysis on the SlamDunk anime, I absolutely love it despite it being old.

[@contemptman3646]

He won't make any videos on Slam Dunk, he hasn't seen it or read it.

[@thehokk1412]

(just me rambling bcs of the hunger theme) Honestly, I'm kind of desperate right now, almost a year and a half ago (when I was 16) I started playing volleyball, and ever since then I've felt that this was the thing I wanted to do for the rest of my life, even now I still feel like that and I'm training hard every day, but I just can't seem to get rid of the feeling that I started too late, I mean, most pros start at about 8 or 9 and or are really talented, but I don't have any of those things, I'm just someone who really loves the sport, and hopes that he can get there through sheer obsession and, well, hunger.

[@srensen9948sander]

Great video had forgotten about it

[@gtom9935]

Haven't watched the anime but I appreciate the spoiler warning. Take my comment and like for the algorithm

[@justmyopinion79]

Any thoughts on the fact that the rest of Haikyuu will be put into a movie?

[@Aleczandxr]

I really doubt the pacing will work which is disappointing but I'm excited for it regardless, some of the matches and moments with movie production will be phenomenal. Manga will be the definitive version though, I'm quite sure.

[@kollmack869]

Horrible decision for the story driven by money from the execs, but it's Haikyuu so even if it's rushed it'll be peak

[@bobbyzamora6389]

The rest of the manga deserved 3 cours, 36-39 episodes. The fact that it's two movies instead is... unfortunate. But it'll still be pretty good.

[@enanebres6481]

love this video

[@papafakky3198]

can't wait for the world to see NINJA SHOYO!

[@j.fischer707]

Damn, you are so right

[@suto5704]

Commenting for the algorithm

[@Coco044]

i clicked on this video. i saw spoilers i was like oh yeah :) i watch haikyu lose against team first few seconds i die

[@mustofaakmal7493]

Love your analysis man. Hey, have you read Yotsubato yet? I think you would love it

[@Aleczandxr]

Glad you enjoyed, and nope!

[@mustofaakmal7493]

@@Aleczandxr Just try to read it if you have a bad day. It's really funny and relatable 😁

[@soccerstuff8071]

Who has the best "Non-Volleyball Monster" outcome post timeskip? Osamu, Kita, Nishinoya or Hirugami?

[@kollmack869]

Noya

[@ginhill1349]

who do you think is gonna end up being the most happy person osamu or atsumu ? i'd say osamu cause he can cook food forever whereas atsumu's carreer is limited by his age. also the fame and money of a volleyball star can be stressful

[@Aleczandxr]

Kinda like I alluded to, I think it’d be a tie.

[@katharsis101-]

Amazing video. I have a question, if it's not too much trouble? Related to youtube itself, I was wondering how you manage to avoid copyright strikes despite using clips of the anime themselves while you talk? I want to make analysis videos myself, but I'm unsure as to what to do in regards to editing, because I don't have a clear idea of what's allowed or not. Thanks in advance.

[@avishkarghadge509]

Yes yes yes

[@freaaks8905]

Haikyu vid w content

[@NotFreec]

Damn it, I want to watch this so bad but I haven't read the manga because I want to watch the anime. I'll be back 👍

[@Aleczandxr]

Enjoy the manga!

[@kollmack869]

Anyone, Chances that the movie gets redone in the old animation style?

[@sogekingsniper4637]

How can anyone say this is bad character?

[@meleronnef8411]

When can we expect the next One Piece video?

[@Aleczandxr]

The next one is available through Patreon! It'll be up on KZbin once the one after is released on Patreon.

[@euoplo1007]

is it bad to not have any hunger?

[@Aleczandxr]

I think in general it’s nice to be passionate about things.

[@euoplo1007]

@@Aleczandxr i have some passions but nothing to put my entire life on, i simply dont see the point in the end

[@Aleczandxr]

That’s fine of course. Hunger doesn’t necessarily have to equate to putting your life on the line for something.

[@ancapatrascu1545]

I think this is the reality for most people, having a clear cut passion (for a profession) would be rather the exception, in my experience. So don't worry, you're fine

[@AleczandxrVODs]

~bozo test

[@kollmack869]

Chances that the movie gets redone in the old animation style?

[@seemonuzumaki723]

Osamu is a great character but let's not pretend in the comment section that he's as good as Atsumu. He isn't as rich and fleshed out.

[@Noininioninooknioni]

man, i wish there was a dislike count on youtube comments

[@seemonuzumaki723]

@@Noininioninooknioni Stay mad, it's the truth

[@kollmack869]

@@Noininioninooknioni Why? Both are fantastic but I think this is a fair take. To me Atsumu is a better character, albeit slightly.

[@Noininioninooknioni]

@@seemonuzumaki723 it definitely is the truth for you, you even liked your own comment.

[@Noininioninooknioni]

@@kollmack869 Yeah, that's why, atsumu is slightly better mainly because he gets more screentime, and i do think that, but the way he said "He isn't as rich and fleshed out" feels kind of disrespectful to the deepness of the character and how good and developed it actually is.

[@Nikko_no_Tabi]

Had this in the background as a random AJ video, and didn't realize until 6 minutes in. Damn, I have to read the manga now

[@mphoyoursenpai4606]

Another great video. Great work 🔥🫱🏾‍🫲🏿

[@Aleczandxr]

Thank you!