Volleyball Coach Reacts to HAIKYUU S2 E21 - Mad Dog is unstoppable versus Karasuno

[@lhysterjohntaguba5315]

"Please don't end here." *Ends* "Ofcourse." *I've been there bunch of times coach..*

[@MajorReynolds92]

i love how totally excited he is about yamaguchi getting to play

[@NKong95]

It’s impressive how coach Donny holds back so well, I’d be craving to see next episode right away. Mad respect, coach

[@Catwenee]

We've all been there, yeah

[@pastapartyify]

At least we don’t have palm trees mocking us!

[@Despair_Bagel]

@@pastapartyify I was trying to forget about that but you reminded me thank you 😃

[@NeoAwakened]

Hey coach I've been a long time viewer, not a big commenter but I just want to say I love your videos. They always educate me more about volleyball which is a sport I grow to love more everyday. Thank you so much Coach and have a great day.

[@lj1393]

Facts

[@uu9276]

@@ElevateYourselfOfficial well coach, I appreciate how much you appreciate the fact that he appreciates you.

[@madi5477]

@@uu9276 so much appreciation in these comments, we love to see it

[@juancarlos-yt7dr]

Appreciation post; leave your appreciations here

[@sahilmahajan5777]

@@ElevateYourselfOfficial I have a question about setters that I would like answered, if possible. Normally, setters stand so that their bodies are facing the left hand side of the court when they are about to set a spiker. Standing like that makes it easier for left handed setters to hit on the second touch rather than right handed setters. Because of this, I have heard that coaches tend to like left handed setters more. I understand how it might be easier since I am left handed. So my question is, to rectify this problem, why don’t right handed setters face the opposite direction when setting to make it easier for them to hit on the second touch? Is it because sanding whilst facing the left hand side of the court makes it easier for them to set to their outside hitters?

[@SpongebobSquarepants-il2gp]

FUN FACT: Kyou-ken (translated to Mad Dog) Is the first part of his sir and given name Kyoutani Kentaro

[@starlighthero6499]

Dang, I've watched Haikyuu many times yet I've never heard that one. Thanks for the info on Furudate's amazing character creation.

[@NobodyNobodytrustNobody]

Thank you!!

[@NobodyNobodytrustNobody]

@@starlighthero6499 ikr 😳

[@edgarpena5199]

Like 6thtime watching Haikyuu and a new information approaches!

[@siddhaarthanad479]

Kaio-ken

[@timfangrad5173]

I love when Seijoh's coach says "You can't use the mad dog if you're scared". It just goes to show how bold this new strategy is. They have to be willing to accept losing points short term to profit in the long run.

[@Nathahollic]

They're willing to have Mad Dog so that they could compete with Shiratorizawa in power, since their teamwork and strategy wasn't enough to win. 👀

[@timfangrad5173]

@@Nathahollic Also true

[@chinoreyes5611]

Japan players actually admitted to both watching and reading Haikyuu!! And they actually love it when they get compared to Haikyuu characters.

[@amberwings17]

That's actually really cool! I'm sure that makes the author happy too, haha

[@breekadoodles]

yuh! especially nishida and masahiro :)

[@user-yu1cw6od6h]

I saw in a video that Nishida's favorite character is Tanaka.

[@elisabethn2893]

@@user-yu1cw6od6h Nishida is a man of good taste then 🙏

[@user-yu1cw6od6h]

@@elisabethn2893 Nishida thinks they have some traits in common and wants to be like Tanaka, while his teammates are pretty sure Nishida's already got the same level of spirits and power(hope I interpreted what they meant correctly)

[@samkelly4132]

Hey coach, if you ever need to take a week or weekend off because you’re busy or have a lot going on, take a week off to relax! We always appreciate your uploads no matter when they are so make sure to take care of yourself 😊😊

[@construct8295]

completely agree, we want you to enjoy making these videos so if you’re forcing yourself or it’s not fun bc or burnout we’d all much rather you take a break

[@feedfrc6861]

@@ElevateYourselfOfficial You put out 4 or 5 vids this week being every one of them high quality content. We appretiate you still uploading haikyuu even if it is late. Your attention to detail is off the charts.

[@Mikail_199]

@@ElevateYourselfOfficial but the algorithm wont like it hahahaa

[@edgarpena5199]

Yes! I just want to be warned so I can be mentally prepared to a weekend without coach's videos.

[@exolexo2999]

agree

[@Bee-vu6ye]

Coach, I suggest you to watch episodes 23 and 24 in one go because those 2 episodes are the peak of the peak. And it is somehow unsatisfying if you don't watch it continuously. 😅 If it takes longer to edit, I don't mind waiting for 2 weeks or more to watch it! I always appreciate your uploads no matter when! ❤

[@newios7906]

I agree!

[@vincentshin2294]

I second this!

[@mystohayko274]

agree we can wait 1 week more but 24-25 combo would be fantastic !

[@oddloudoudou8604]

Yeah, it would be a really cool way to end this season with maximum hype!

[@veritas5287]

yessssss

[@user-pz5ck9vc7h]

Coach: There's gotta be some strategy to get into mad dogs head and throw him off the game. Ukai: Oh, shut up already. I know. 33:47

[@theecat3689]

hahaha this made me chuckle too. nice that i wasnt the only one who caught it. i was expecting coach to be a bit offended or weirded out because it aligned so well :D

[@adityapathak6648]

we need to like this comment more.. so coach can see it.. 😂

[@pumpkin2986]

It was so well timed XD

[@lunyx8849]

and then his eyes legit lit up as yamaguchi was revealed. i *felt* that

[@mysterygamerkid192]

What kinda would u like to have for ur yt account?

[@raregenius2968]

I really appreciate how coach push to upload a reaction video despite the problems

[@raregenius2968]

@@ElevateYourselfOfficial Your reply made my day!!!

[@animagamer2]

Mind if I ask, what problems are you referring to? Was there something I missed?

[@user-yu1cw6od6h]

@@animagamer2 I'm not totally sure but maybe copy right thing.

[@raregenius2968]

@@user-yu1cw6od6h That could be a reason but I think it's more on technical things or maybe coach is busy. Nonetheless I really appreciate his efforts

[@user-yu1cw6od6h]

@@raregenius2968 oh I see that's what you meant. Yes he must be very busy and so devoted. I'm grateful, too.

[@juviebridge78]

I just love how excited coach is for Yamaguchi's 'Redemption' Arc ^^

[@MrChannelforwatching]

I just love how his eyes widened and lit up when the camera started was rotating towards Yamaguchi! So damn hype!

[@ashleysell3363]

@@MrChannelforwatching Yes! We all wanted him to get another shot and during this match especially!

[@donaldzuramp4404]

Love to see coach’s hype when kageyama and suga switch then kageyama went for the kill. Til this day it still give me goosebumps

[@mansfaye1084]

Since the day coach gave his best S1 lineup I'd been waiting for this moment

[@MSinclairStevens]

Coach Donny and Coach Ukai had the same reaction when Kageyama killed it with the straight.

[@ChibiMalzahar]

I think they keep missing serves because both teams are at the point where their normal serves will get picked up a lot, and so now that they're playing against each other they're trying to hit harder and in tougher spots. So for example Oikawa is known for his accuracy in combination with his power, but he can take it that step higher power wise in exchange for control. So he is getting a bunch of aces but missing more than last time.

[@hada3932]

9:35 Coach's explanation about Mad Dog, who is predetermining his spikes, and Oikawa who is a very skilled setter, is to me, a parallel resemblance to Hinata and Kageyama's dynamic back when they were just starting to play together. Mad Dog is even being a really good decoy and all

[@jessicaneilalpak9924]

interesting detail!! :o but hinata wasnt predetermining his spikes, he ran opp the blocks n swung his hand at full speed. i'd say it's a parallel to their new and evolved quick instead.

[@joannesrifah1956]

Can we just appreciate Coach singing the op? That is basically the entire Haikyuu fandom when Fly High plays. I read somewhere that a lot of the Japanese players are actually fans of Haikyuu, so I think that playing Fly High probably hyped them up!

[@parthibmondal9075]

Dude even Eric Shoji (libero of USA national team) loves haikyuu. You can check out his reactions too. And about japanese players they love haikyuu ie Nishida and some others japanese players wear haikyuu merch one time to promote the manga

[@SomebodyOnThe]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/nnK1p5mLrsepeK8 (The vid with Japanese volleyball players wearing Haikyuu merch + talk about Haikyuu

[@antisosial8828]

Even coach who always skip the opening cant resist to sing!!

[@axiotron614]

Coach missed the part where oikawa say "I'm gonna make your fangs sharper" would love to know what hed say about that

[@hiyorikuyamarurin3141]

Yah right. I was actually expecting he'd say something about that. That line was actually spine-chiller for me

[@feedfrc6861]

Cant appretiate enough how good character creator the author is. In 5 minutes he presented a character ,made him unique, insteresting, consistent and stablished ways for him to grow in the future.

[@Nobi6969]

We're getting close to S3 of Haikyuu

[@jadenxii]

i love your profile

[@scifigeek14]

My fave season 😅

[@liren.varghese]

I think he's going to appreciate the "battle of concepts" aspect of it, he talked about similar ideas at the end of this video :)

[@caesarsalad-xu4vy]

hikari areeeeee

[@magdasousa574]

I can't wait for coach reaction on S3

[@graceyang9022]

Iwaizumi’s receives this game are awesome… he’s so on top! Plus, I love that he’s a senpai who’s willing to step down for a bit and let Kyoutani have the spotlight, even if Iwaizumi is Seijoh’s ace.

[@seekittycat]

I love how Iwaizumi is always the voice to cheer on his kouhai and is always quietly supportive of them, even his adopted kouhai from other teams (Hinata and Kageyama) urg my heart

[@timpark02]

Coach, one thing you'll notice during this entire episode is that Iwaizumi (Seijoh's Ace) has some insane receives. I would keep that in mind for the remainder of this game

[@bread6596]

just so you know coach the reason i think i watch your reaction of haikyuu and not other people is because you have the perfect i guess skills and format for it : 1. You have volleyball experience 2. You have animation experience 3. You actually react and comment on what is happening and not just sit still and watch 4. You are neither too loud or too quiet 5. You follow the story and even try to learn all the names something that i dont even do 6. Like you mentioned on the start you show all the episode not just montage of it which i personally prefer i have been wathcing since season 1 episode 7 and i can not wait for you to get to all the future awesome moments of this show

[@bibinm]

7. He also has Volleyball Coaching experience 8. He also has teaching experience (iirc)

[@lebanyhernandezb.6209]

7:10 YES! Some Haikyuu openings and endings were played for the Japanese team. That was so cool!!!! Some of the players are really big fans of the anime and manga

[@KingTheFnsKid.]

Would you mind giving a source if you have it? Thanks!

[@Smiley-tw7bz]

@@KingTheFnsKid. kzbin.info/www/bejne/nnK1p5mLrsepeK8

[@co0kii]

haha when I heard it was floored, they really did do that didn’t they 😂

[@theecat3689]

Up! But also, 'spoiler containing video link in the replies' alert to coach.

[@c.gallardo9520]

Shohei Ohtani’s (pitcher for LA Angels) walk up song is Lost in Paradise! Love going to games and being able to jam out for a couple of seconds

[@nix9498]

33:59 just the way Coach Donny reacted to that scene got me so excited for the next episode, and I’ve already watched Haikyuu like a bunch of times.

[@blk5772]

I know right!!

[@bobohuns9230]

exactly!!

[@theecat3689]

same! ive read and watched it so many times im pretty sure i can recite what will happen but watching his reactions make me wonder who will win and how 🤣

[@Lucaz99]

Sameee

[@Joze_42]

the exitement on coach's face when suga sets to kageyama was so pure. i guess we just got a glimpse of high school coach donny seeing his favourite team play.

[@adeleedyrssen589]

I love how excited and hyped up coach was in this episode. He’s normally so calm and chill so to see him get so hyped is rare.

[@Nakata2021]

This episode has so many "please don't end here" moments that even before the first comercial I was on edge

[@zahev]

Hinata is really a cute dude and the best of all, He is super respectful to other players, you just see him getting frustrated or hyped because he lost a battle of wits or power and he just goes inside his head "HE IS SO DAMN COOL!!!" I love that!

[@Psychoinnocent]

The (3rd) Seijoh match is easily one of my personal favorites for a lot of reasons! Kyoutani / Mad Dog is a fun character dynamic to throw into Seijoh because they’re all so calm and collected and he’s so so hot headed. But he’s genuinely really interesting and I can’t wait for you to learn more about him. Yamaguchi!! Notice the difference between the 2 last times Yamaguchi has been subbed in - in the 2nd Seijoh match, he was Terrified. In the Wakunan match, he was equally terrified, but after his second serve, he seems to make a decision. And now, this one - he’s basically /asking/ for the chance to go in to the point that Ukai can sense it and is (jokingly) tired of it. His mindset has changed and well, these next few episodes are nuts.

[@artemis4610]

His face lighting up when he sees it's yamaguchi's time reminds me of when I first watched the show.

[@nix9498]

6:05 let us take this moment to admire the art that is Iwa-chan’s muscles 😌😌

[@materla4102]

🙏🙏🙏

[@seekittycat]

I've been summoned 😌

[@SalamanderMagic]

HAHHH RIGHT

[@carmen-he5mn]

Why did I read that in oikawa's voice😭

[@co0kii]

LIVING for the rare opportunities Kageyama gets to hit but even more for the joy on Coach Donny’s face when he sees it happen haha

[@eris8994]

28:02 "You always have a chance when you have tanaka on your team who doesn't give up." 29:50 "I always trust tanaka though." we all know these words hit different 😭 tanaka best boy

[@elisabethn2893]

TANAKA-SENPAIIII!!! TTwTT

[@Alwayz114]

Coach, I wanted to thank you for waiting until the end of plays to pause and give your insights. Many reviewers and reaction videos will stop immediately when they see something, but imo that breaks the pacing of the scene, and the feeling of frantic chaos or panic it may be trying to illicit. Especially on the climactic set points and such Really appreciate the videos

[@a.......6439]

Hey coach, As a non-volleyball player and a haikyuu fan, thanks for your videos. They're so fun to watch especially with the real-life volleyball clips and your insight from your own volleyball experience. It's so fun to watch your reactions and watching the anime all over again with you. Thanks for the videos, I hope you take your time to upload them and don't rush or pressure yourself

[@angelkaki5707]

Omg coach epic reaction face at the end when yamaguchi is getting his 360” anime angle!!! Priceless !!!

[@jordansilzer7221]

The signal oikawa gave to his team on the receive was signaling to pass the ball in front of him. It was a play to lure hinata forward with the set to free up the right side. As a middle, I hate this play! It is so hard to block against

[@sakumo7165]

I definitely agree on the importance of seijo’s coach for their team as a whole. Another really good coach I’d actually want to hear your thoughts on would be nekoma’s coach as both teams don’t have the most talented players but are able to make some amazing teams.

[@yaomomoulan9796]

Me too! I also wonder what's his reaction to Shiratorizawa's coach. 😅

[@hiyorikuyamarurin3141]

@@yaomomoulan9796 ooohh time to speculate. I bet he'll be a memorable character for coach donny.

[@joaomartins460]

I love to see coach Donny getting excited over Kagayama's hit, i understand it pretty well! During all my high school and collage days, i was a setter (not a bad one actually) and coaches got excited every time we'd run a 6-2 offense to see me hit just cause i'm almost 6'1.

[@baba_tdog1071]

It really is a testament to both coach donnys knowledge as well as Haikyuus dedication to representing the sport of volleyball that hw can so frequently accurately predict the next play, the psychology of the players that are going to be shown next. So cool.

[@shmazpootaz4331]

Fun fact: i didnt notice until my 2nd time watching this match, but at 8:00 when Daichi is looking at Oikawa’s serve that went out, you can make out what looks like dirt or burn marks on the court where the ball landed. And its super close to the line

[@bdylp1098]

I feel the translation for Sawamura's comment there being "I feel like WE'RE getting more in sync" was unfortunate. He actually said「だんだん照準合わせてきてる気がする」= "I feel like (HE'S) gradually getting (his) aim adjusted". The comment was to show that Sawamura was feeling anxious about the gradually improving aim, but their translation made it sound as if he felt something was improving in their favor or something.

[@ananyasharma7463]

@@bdylp1098 yeah, I really don't know what is up with this translation, because the translation which I watched originally plainly showed daichi saying that "[he] is getting more accurate"

[@bdylp1098]

@@ananyasharma7463 Great to know that there's a better translated version out there for comparison! I found at least 2 more "awkward" translations this ep, so hopefully people would watch many versions & come to a better understanding. (^_^)

[@hani_marristree]

Coach really got into this episode XD It's so great to see how familiar you are with the characters now and how invested you are. It makes me really excited for you to see future seasons! I also love hearing both the animation AND the volleyball insights!! It's so perfect!

[@blk5772]

I didn't realize I was this early until I looked at the views haha, Coach is gonna LOVE the next episode! I'm really glad he's enjoying it. These reactions have been the highlight of my week for months now and I really appreciate Coach for taking the time & effort to post them!

[@nothanderayl2198]

They way you smiled while you were realizing that Yamaguchi wanted to go in, was exactly how I reacted at the same scene. Loved it!!

[@AATproducer]

Since It was easy to miss: during the training camp in Tokyo suga suddenly had an idea und said he wanted to try something out. A little later he joined the boys to practice a little more and when they asked if he is going to set he said that "no, I am going to hit". This is basically the root of them now doing the 6/2. It is nice to know that this strategy is basically his doing and he is still so valuable for the team even though he is not the main setter anymore

[@Ken-wj6pj]

I just want to say i've watched Haikyuu at least 3 times now but I must say watching it with your added commentary makes it so much more interesting from details about the animations to insights about the game and volleyball as a whole. This is truly a great way to watch and grow a deeper appreciation for the anime and sport. Keep up the great work, coach!

[@nix9498]

Coach Donny getting that Yamaguchi content he wanted ayeee🤘🏻🤪

[@kronikevaporation6007]

17:07 I just noticed what this is was. The Libero on purpose passed it off the center for Oikawa to lure in the middle blockers over his side so he can set a relatively free Mad Dog on the other end. That is what Oikawa's thigh double tap signal was.

[@syimato]

23:55 EXACTLY was waiting for Kageyama's hit as well! your reaction to the episode ending is so relateable hahahaa

[@nix9498]

I can’t believe we only have 4 more episodes of S2, then get S3 in a (few) week/s after the last S2 episode.

[@someoneunknown111]

About the coach mentioning the strategy of two setters, it was somewhere from episode 9 to 11 of season 1 when they were playing the Neighborhood Association team. It was when Ukai and Takeda were discussing the players and Ukai heard about two of them (Kageyama and Sugawara) both playing the same position in different manners and had his devilish shark tooth grin and you explained that that's one of the best things a coach would want in a team

[@breegm3995]

23:54 Most genuine smile I've seen from the coah... I'm loving how he got so excited over that play

[@paperbackwriter1111]

I just love how Iwaizumi is just a pillar for his team all around. His receives have picked up balls that looked like points for Karasuno and his hitting is completely reliable.

[@captaingreeny8512]

Hey coach, recently started playing volleyball thanks to your videos. Got my first ball today and while ive been unable to play with a net yet but my serves and ball control is getting alot better!

[@scifigeek14]

Thats so cool! Good luck on ur volleyball journey!

[@cesaraha7664]

Coach Ukai saying "Oh, shut up already. I know" and then Yamaguchi showing up is one of my favourite moments in the whole series

[@bobohuns9230]

You could feel how excited coach was at the end, he sounded super thrilled analyzing seijoh's team dynamic! I'm so hyped for the next episodes~~

[@zarbawen]

The face of Coach Donny when he saw Yamaguchi on scene, priceless!!!

[@cpttsj9431]

I like to imagine that the trumpet player is sitting in the stands playing that Erie music, every time that Mad Dog scores.

[@DaDaMaRiO1]

Coach: "when I'm 80 years old and can't beat high school boys anymore..." Me: yeah because at 79 years old you'll still be kicking their butts

[@elisabethn2893]

I was just thinking about grandpa Ukai and how not even retiring can make him stop coaching ngl

[@teenagegalsify]

we're also rewatching haikyuu by watching your reaction videos, coach hahahahaha the only difference is now we're watching it with someone who can explain more about volleyball to us which makes it really enjoyable and more interesting.

[@laichannn]

@ 7:12 I'm not sure if anyone already commented about this but the Japan-Male team knew about Haikyuu and some of them watched and read the manga too! They also had an interview about it with some of the players wearing Haikyuu team uniforms 😊

[@adabrown7657]

Hey Coach! Thanks for your amazing reaction videos. It's so interesting to see a volleyball player's take on this show! I just wanted to let you know that there is an extra scene at the end of S2 that isn't included in the show, but was in the summary movie. You can watch it on youtube if you look up "Aoba Johsai S2 ending". It has spoilers though so don't watch it until you finish S2E25! I would love to see your reaction to it!

[@tinaanm]

Seconding this! Here's a link for the extra scene (contains spoilers: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gpLSZmeVnauUd5I&ab_channel=VenniTalvi), think coach would really enjoy watching it :)

[@cmbg9870]

You've got the best fans because of the best reactions and comments of yours, Coach! Very informative not only in volleyball techniques but also to other stuffs like animation. Like that simple blur in noya's arm. I watched haikyuu many times I didn't notice that. We're really learning a lot from you!

[@hanb2499]

We love to see Yamaguchi stepping up! I just love his growth. That was one of my favorite Yamaguchi moments so far

[@DeadLeeShooter]

Kunimi is the one on the right during the flashback talking with the seijoh jersey on he’s one of kageyamas teammates in middle school he conserves energy and doesn’t go all out which makes him effective in the late game!

[@AlizaBass]

I've watched this a thousand times but every time I watch that last scene with yamaguchi i get goosebumps!

[@blazcraz6992]

The music really helps.

[@Rossella-P]

It never gets old to see Coach being a Karasuno 3rd years fanboy (and Yamaguchi's!)

[@lycgami]

these reactions are honestly the best part of my weekend!

[@theecat3689]

same! its such a good way to let go and just rest ( ꈍᴗꈍ)

[@royaljellyacee]

I’ve seen Haikyuu!! for more than 10 times now, and I won’t ever get tired rewatching it, especially with you now, Coach! I’m learning and noticing new things every time!

[@andridwiprayoga1652]

So Impressed how coach call a lot of moment from haikyuu. I got chill everytime coach say something that actually will happen even tho not like many of us, this is his first time watching this series.

[@breekadoodles]

Whenever i watch your reaction videos it makes me feel the same way on how i feel when i watch an episode for the first time and i love it! This match made me realize again how i love the matches with Seijoh and Karasuno and how in this episodes I learned how to love Kpop despite my irritation with hi character before :)

[@ichigoparfaitgatomaranai]

Omg watching you get excited for the 6-2 is every Haikyuu viewer ever. It's so cathartic to see Suga and Kageyama on the court together, especially seeing how Suga being left out was an important thing in season 1.

[@nico6319]

I mean, one of the best perks of sharing something you like and enjoy is that you are able to see how the other person react, how he/she feels while watching and experiencing that what you are sharing. There's no point in spoiling something bc it simply ruins the experience for everyone. With that said, yes, there are awful people out there that just love to see the world burn, so I really apreciate there's no one like that in this community.

[@julesbensondizon2442]

Today's my birthday and this is a great present to start my day with. Thank you coach!!!

[@jelenajov5180]

Happy birthday 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎊🎊!!!

[@theecat3689]

Happy birthday!!!

[@julesbensondizon2442]

@@jelenajov5180 Thank youuuu! 🖤

[@julesbensondizon2442]

@@theecat3689 Thaaaanks! 🖤

[@silentsirup]

Happy birthday!!! 🎉🎉 Btw My birthday is also in a few days =)

[@Khay-77]

During the VNL this year they've played several Haikyuu songs for Japan's games. It's awesome, I know Yuji Nishida and a few others on the team are big fans.

[@taichouu_1840]

I love how Coach Donny is like a supportive dad to yamaguchi, its so funny and wholesome

[@seanickel]

13:23 Noya’s face after what Mad dog had said is wonderful.

[@fullmoon3128]

Yamaguchi: ready to serve Tsukki: ready with some salt Let these bestie squad shine in next episode 👍👍

[@buwaoon]

I just wanna thank you for this series Coach Donny. It makes me feel like I'm watching the show for the first time again and waiting every week for a new episode is so exciting.

[@GalexyRatt]

Hey coach just wanted to remind you that there is some after credits on episode 25 just so you don't forget. Love watching the reactions weekly!

[@edgarpena5199]

We can see your excitement in your reactions! It feels so good seeing someone enjoy Haikyuu as much as yourself. Hope you enjoy the ride and see all the boys growing!

[@fullmoon3128]

You can see since previous episode that Oikawa has been warming up to get that service ace. This explains why he keep missing 7:55, 16:34 and his accuracy increases everytime he serves 09:00. I respect his gut to take the risk despite close set point in the first set, so he can fully control it by the second set

[@bdylp1098]

It was too bad that the translation for Sawamura's comment about this was "I feel like WE'RE getting more in sync". 「だんだん照準合わせてきてる気がする」is more like "I feel like (HE'S) gradually getting (his) aim adjusted", meaning he's having a bad feeling that Oikawa's serves are improving aim-wise.

[@ayantikapal2919]

Just a piece of info... Mad dog = kyouken Kyouken is the initials of Kyoutani Kentaro which is his full name. It is similar to Ushiwaka only here Kyoken means mad dog.

[@conroyo]

27:58 one of my favorite bounces from the whole show so far, crazy hangtime for Tanaka

[@AnimatedDisc]

Props to coach for improving his editing skills! The subtitles on the bottom are only the text rather than a cut-out of the bottom of the episode! 👏👏👏 he's growing so fast 😭

[@TimothyGod]

Something I literally just noticed, both Asahi and iwaizumi both learned jump serves in the second season, and they are both the aces, of the setters who were originally able to jump serve. Kinda a neat parallel

[@aguayofav2911]

love it when coach ties in the real life volleyball into his reactions, it gives everyone an even higher level of appreciation for the quality of these videos, keep it up C Donny!

[@CarAmeL624]

The joy of seeing your reactions coach is that they are genuine and so insightful (because of your experience as both an animator and volleyball player...such a perfect combo for this series)! We would never dare to spoil the best or more exciting moments 👊🏽👍🏽

[@aileenexshawol]

Yes!! I really really appreciate and love your reactions. I hated volleyball when I was a teenager because I could never understand it and it was always too complicated for me. However, after watching Haikyuu, I fell in love with it. Rewatching it with you has helped me truly appreciate the sport and understand its beautiful complexity. Your passion for and understanding of the sport makes me want to turn back time and see volleyball from a different perspective. Who knows? Maybe I'll pick it up for fun!

[@jas8288]

The things Coach Donny says... I always smile to myself because the fact that many offhanded comments of his later become relevant in haikyuu are a testament to 1. how good of a coach he is, and 2. how inspiring yet realistic haikyuu is

[@calebjohnlosito8189]

yowww its 12:30 am here in the philippines! i'm waiting for this hOhO

[@yerkinassylbek]

It makes me so happy that coach is so excited about Yamaguchi since he's one on of my favorite characters

[@co0kii]

I commented this from last weeks episode: from the way Mad Dog approached, it sure looked as though he was running an illegal back court attack. But he’s in the front row as Iwaizumi is serving. And because I’m a nerd, I think Seijoh’s rotation for that point looked like this: (1) Iwaizumi (O/WS) - serving (2) Kindaichi (M) (3) Mad Dog(WS) (4) Makki (O/WS) - can see him block with Kindaichi (5) ?Libero name? (6) Oikawa (S) so definitely not illegal, but very aggressive approach??

[@thatinsufferablenerd]

Seijoh's libero is named Watari I believe

[@manel4700]

Hey coach, I don't usually comment but I just wanted to thank you! I've been a fan of haikyuu since 2019, picked up the manga (after season 4) and finished it in a week, just recently. Hearing your commentary and analysis brings a whole new depth to the entire experience, and I'm just glad to be 'reliving' these memories, all while seeing you enjoy something I'm so passionate about. Where I'm from, it's hard to get the opportunity to play volleyball (even casually), but watching your content really makes me wanna learn and play. Up until now I never would've thought that I would want to play volleyball so badly but here we are ahah, so thank you!

[@idomerchav5785]

Watching coach gets more excited every episode is so fun!

[@annbere_]

Coach, are you gonna do videos for the Olympics? Analyzing and predictions or maybe reactions to the matchs? 🤩

[@amalsrivastava6853]

Thank for making videos for us coach. Love from India ❤️

[@horsebox5138]

Man seeing these videos in my notifications makes me day, and has been for almost the last whole year. Tysm coach donny!!

[@DebaterBros]

That arc shot around Yamaguchi! Just…*chef’s kiss*!

[@theecat3689]

Guys, coach was just thanking us for not spoiling and you all are being complacent in the comments section. Please still be mindful!! I'm going to try reporting spoiler comments as spam ಠಗಠ

[@harlee886]

This is the most excited I’ve seen you!!! I love it!