Haikyuu!! 4X23 Reaction [The Birth of the Serene King]

[@ginhill1349]

Few people realize how monumental Kita's speech about geniuses is in the context of the series.

[@cobalt7678]

Definitely. It also ties in with Oikawa's realisation in S2 EP24. "Talent is something you make bloom. Instinct is something you polish."

[@milkntomatoes9418]

@@cobalt7678 Plus the story arc of a certain character whose match we might see in season 5 🤞🤞 No spoilers for teddy, but it's one of my favorite character backstories ever revealed

[@ginhill1349]

@@ijk1647 delete ur spoiler comment

[@ijk1647]

@@ginhill1349 i put a spoiler tag. But is it really a spoiler thou

[@daven_dokkan4828]

@@ginhill1349 👍

[@aldwinm9652]

I think why Kita said it was rude coz they're ignoring the fact that "geniuses" work so hard to become that good, not instantly genius

[@submandave1125]

I love how Kita talks about how these "geniuses" don't just go from 1-10 like most, and not just by going further (1-20), but by completely changing the rules (A-Z). It's true in any pursuit, not just having the vision to see beyond but the courage to actually go there, and both can only be developed by discipline.

[@abcrx32j]

I would like to point out how Hinata saved the hell out of that last point, not only because of his kick, but because he started running for the spike right when he saw Kageyama going for the ball.Even if Kageyama was able to set it, it would be a short one, so if Hinata wasn't in the air by then, the point would be lost anyway

[@NaCl1572]

In 3:48, what Kita meant was that Daichi should've followed up and saved the ball, instead of going for the synchronized attack. And during the twins’ quick, he did just that in 5:41. It reminds me of season 2 when Daichi did the same thing in the Johzenji match with KageHina missing their quick. Both captains have similarities: being better on the defensive, consistent, and can pull the team together even though they don’t do that much flashy plays. Kita assumes both are on the same page because of that, but Daichi isn’t a “backup” that covers for his teammates like he thought, but his job is to score just like everyone else. And Daichi’s spike in 6:38 proves just that: he’s also a spiker, he’s just better at receiving.

[@milkntomatoes9418]

3:05 It's something that's easily missed I think, but it's a really great detail that Tsukki is already tired while still in set 3. Remember he only started giving his 100% around season 2, only got his "moment of getting hooked into vb" in s3, and only started jumping much higher this season. Those all happened over the course of a few months. Meaning he really hasn't built up stamina to accommodate the sudden shift in his jump height. On the other hand, Inarizaki has a good vb program and they prbly have equipment for muscle/stamina training like Nekoma does. If you look at all the Inarizaki members' stats, everyone actually has a stamina of 4/5 (almost perfect). Of course, Hinata and Kageyama are stamina monsters bcos they've been training like crazy ever since middle school or earlier.

[@mrmr3161]

Why does teddy have such great style. Every day she outdoes herself

[@gastonkostas2520]

To understand Kita's thought, let's go back to Oikawa's character story. Oikawa always believed that there will be natural players/gifted athletes that will overcome your hardwork because you're just average and they will outclass you no matter what, so during the series, we always thought that those kinds of players are just built different. But in Kita's case, he thinks that gifted players are people who do things differently (denser 1-10 or A-Z) to push themselves and allowing ourselves to surrender to the idea of them just being "special" disregards the amount of hardwork they put in to the game (hence, being "rude"). Edit: Just to clarify, I do think Kita acknowledges that people have certain advantages but only those who put the effort and dedication can make those advantages bear fruit. And I pointed out Oikawa's story because initially, he already resigned himself as ordinary and put Kageyama and Ushiwaka as geniuses to which Kita said earlier that when you believe that someone starts off as a genius, you've already lost long before you started playing against them. *I love how everyone is passionate about Kita's speech :)

[@aayushsharma6755]

Well explained

[@marius8930]

I think that idea works in real life, not so much in Haikyuu. I mean Kageyama is doing things multiple setters that are better say they physically cant possibly do.

[@mence5992]

I do not completely agree because when Kita talks about it is saying that their 1-10 is denser meaning that they get better faster, surely is part of their talent being able to go from A to Z and surely is saying that in Miya's case they were not geniuses from the beginning and that surrendering because other's are geniuses "disregards the amount of hardwork they put in to the game". But it's more complex than that. People watching Haikyu usually tend to miss that the author isn't trying to say that talent doesn't exist, I always see people thinking that Haikyuu is just trying to say us that talents doesn't exist and that everyone should train as hard as they can, and that everything is possible. But is far from real. Furodate wants us to know that there isn't one form of talent and there are just few cases in which is so clear that a person is talented. Now from the few sentence i've read i do understand that it's not what you are saying, but still I do wanna share with you an analysis that i did after the ending of the manga. Furodate with haikyuu tries to give us his idea of ​​what talent is and all its facets. In sports, there have always been athletes who explode earlier and others who explode later (the so-called late bloomers). Furodate is good at explaining that some have such an immaculate talent for the sport that it's impossible not to notice from the start, we have guys like Kageyama, with an unnatural sense of play and precision supported by a physique well beyond the average. Others like Ushijima who are tall, big, athletic and may have other gifts, such as being left handed or having incredibly mobile joints However, there are other kinds of talent that can explode at any moment and only after years of practice and dedication. See Hinata, who at first glance you might think is lacking in talent, instead in the rest of the series it turns out to have an inhuman first step and great leap, to which is added the ability to distinguish moving objects in a fraction of a second and finally also a propensity to receive that without much training and practice on the field would never have come out. Here we refer to José Blanco's speech with Oikawa, to the reasoning on the blossoming talent and to Kita's speech on the fact that the Miya twins did not start out as phenomena from day one, but simply that their talent led them to get better faster than anyone else, as if their growth was exponential rather than linear when compared to ordinary people. Oikawa after setting a perfect ball to Iwa falls to the ground and says "talent is something you make bloom, instinct is something you polish". My point of view is that at that moment Oikawa is embracing both the certainty that he can still improve without talent and also the hope that on the way to his limit he can make his talent bloom. "Today might be the day to grasp the chance to let your talent bloom. Maybe tomorrow, the day after, or next year... Maybe even when you're in your thirty. I'm not sure if physique has anything to do with it, but if you think that it will never come, it probably never will " Tōru Oikawa

[@adamkhalid917]

@@mence5992 In my opinion the whole idea behind it is just to convey that it is rude to assume someone else is better than you just because of talent ... you automaticly demenish all their hard work and training and label it to a word so you can feel better about yourself and your lack abilititly ... you can only say someone beat you because of talent when you faced them with all you have got while you are at your peak of your career and ability. Also, even if you have innate talent for something if you do not work hard and train you will be below an avarage player. I always remember chess players stories going through this ... even some are talented that they have very high cognative abilities or photogentic memory ... if those players do not study theory of chess they end up being an avarage chess player and never win any competetions against the best in the world.

[@mence5992]

@@adamkhalid917 i mean. Your Anlysis Is on point of what Kita Is telling. The point Is that Kita is a tool used by furodate to tell US something deeper. From Hinata, to Oikawa/Ushijima and at the end with Kita talking about the Twins furodate message Is pretty clear. Talent Isn't the Same for everyone. You should not surrender, at least not too early, because talents Is different from everyone, you can maybe get Better faster than others, or even Bloom late because to use your talent you Need a lot of training before. The clear example are Hyakuzawa and Hinata. Hyakuzawa talent Is clear and simple, he Is tall, fucking tall. And he Is from day 1. Hinata Is short, but Is fast and can Jump High. He needed training to use It as a decoy. He can see moving object in milliseconds. He has to train ti use that talent. And at the end Hinata Is short and compact, something that helps with receiving, but he had to understand timing and tecnique to use that talent. That's the Big picture of Furodate. That's why Blanco told Oikawa to not surrender until the end. That why Kita Says that you should never surrender Just because at the Moment others seems more talented than you.

[@kodzuren1]

11:26 "no, that's not for me to decide" is so sutil but so important that we hear kageyama saying that again, i cried

[@Revaiel_]

Kita's monologue about "geniuses" (better translated "prodigies" for western audiences, as the word genius is usually with regards to intellect and not technical skill), show why the Aoba Josai coach was wrong about Oikawa not being a "genius." The small clip of Oikawa was meant to show that every single time Kageyama improves, Oikawa puts more effort into his own development, and all this intentionality and effort is because of one simple fact: they love volleyball a bit more than everyone else (recall Osamu's words to Atsumu). It is not natural talent (Osamu had more of this than Atsumu), nor hard work alone (as Kita would probably be among the greatest, but isn't), but the LOVE OF VOLLEYBALL that makes someone become a genius. I cannot overemphasize how important this episode is for the overall philosophy of the series, because Furudate is intentionally subverting previous ideas back in season 1. This emphasis on the love of volleyball is expressed even in the title of the series itself: it is not "Haikyuu" but "Haikyuu!!"

[@d_yoons93]

19:00 When Kita says "it's rude" I feel like he means it's rude to just call this people "geniuses" or "talented" like they were just born that way and you never had a chance. But no, they just practice hard, try new things and work hard in general. So if you think you don't have a chance and just give up because its "unfair" that's on you not on them. They are playing very fair. And yeah, like you said, to just give up like they're not worth the try is also rude because they like people to challenge them and treat them like equals, not like some type of superior force you need to avoid

[@Rimaxo]

“This match just keeps getting better and better” I KNOWWW ITS SO DAMN GOOD

[@1wacked]

i get goosebumps still watching this show as people react to it as well. makes me smile and almost cry always

[@hannan6767]

10:56 this is one of the best scenes in the entire series for me,, def up there with tsukki's block in s3. totally an epic moment for tanaka but the amount of growth it shows on kageyamas part is amazing,, plus the ost is so good

[@constellationoffluff2337]

Omg cant believe haikyuu react is going to end soon *cries*, really love your reaction!

[@anjulsingh8547]

I still gets goosebumps when Atsumu says "I'm moved, shoyo kun"

[@mylenainacio273]

Teddyyyy 😭 I'm so sad it's ending, but I would like to share two things that made me enjoy haikyuu even more... Haikyuu OST is THE best. I think you should definitely have the playlist in your streaming platform. Also... I think you would enjoy other reactions to haikyuu from people with volleyball background. Coach Donny, Victoria Garrick and Sarah Pavan are the ones I watch. It's a whole new perspective; really enriching. Coach Donny is actually planning to rewatch all over again. Thank you for another great reaction, as usual. 🥰

[@koaaala]

Can't wait for the next two episodes!!!

[@kunterborn1]

What Kita says here is so powerful; it is "rude" to automatically chalk the skills someone else has as "genius" before even playing them. It's a backhanded compliment that implies that it's just so easy for the other person and that they've never worked hard for what they have achieved. Talent can be recognized without dismissing it as just "genius." I've been there before, and it can be damaging to the person one speaks about.

[@milkntomatoes9418]

Yeah, and I love that this goes for everything too, not just in the field of sports. In the art community it's very common to hear those types of compliments, even from fellow artists. Usually ppl don't realize how rude it can be, either.

[@araragisenpai4088]

Exactly, was gonna say that but you already did! I hate it when people say genius as if they just have to be here without any preparation or hard work put into it! In any field, even outside of sport.

[@kunterborn1]

@@milkntomatoes9418 I used to hear it a lot as a student because I'd do fairly well on tests and essays. No one saw me studying for up to 9 hours the day before. It put a lot of pressure on me to succeed every single time, and it's left an indelible mark on how I do things today.

[@josuenolasco4594]

Another thing about the "genius" stuff is that people dismiss all the hard work that guys like atsumu and kageyama put every day to get to be a genius. They just say "oh yeah, he's a genius, he's born that way". Thats why Kita talked about the scales that people use to do things, normally from 1 to 10, but people very passionate always try to go even beyond, working hard every day in every way just to get better.

[@Bavdingo]

The pass to Tanaka and THAT music!!

[@xai18]

Kita's speech is a very nice contrast to Oikawa's POV of people's natural talents. In retrospect I'm glad they put Oikawa's brief scene in this same episode. Haikyuu does good in showing both sides of the "argument" and it's always so fun to watch and digest.

[@rpung1447]

Teddy, to relive all Haikyuu best moment with u is truly enjoyable and wholesome. Thank you Teddy. Let us watch last 2 episode, and await for next season!!

[@FalhaViva]

Tanaka was blocked A LOT this game... That point could have been it... Kageyama, the old dictator, put the ball not in the best place, but in the best place for Tanaka to choose. THAT was the birth of the serene king.(and I believe that is why Oikawa got "mad/hyped")

[@bagushendra4869]

If this is kageyama before meet atsumu than he will say yes to not set to tanaka again, cause tanaka ask so

[@LixienXIII]

15:14 No, it's Crow and Fox

[@pipetdotjs]

everytime i see you doing the little cheer dance it gives me life, ur too cute

[@bagushendra4869]

At that moment kita realise that daichi also "dont need memories" so he not just there to protect his teamate like in the early karasuno.

[@keegantolvstad4572]

Never clicked quicker true story

[@akazasshawty9708]

I love the way that the clear cut elaboration of what Kageyama said to Tanaka was basically a threat. The tone of the anime may not have showcased that wel but it’s supposed to be a “show them why I have faith in you” and not a cute lil “I believe in you” moment. That’s why Tanaka says “he wasn’t saying that to make me feel better” because he was actually using it in a kinda threatening way. Shows the serene king gets down😭

[@mrnick010101]

You should really go over the OSTs for this season after the season is done. They add such a different dimension to the episodes, character moments.

[@patriciamj7157]

now that we're close to the end of the season i have mixed emotions when i see your uploads lmao im happy because yay! another reaction! and sad because D: D: D:

[@asilhouette5968]

kageyama's serves😩🤌🏼

[@guillaumebelangermethot9907]

I think the way kita meant thinking people are geniuses from the start is because it dismisses all the hardwork these players put in to improve their games. Guys like kageyama, atsumu and ushijima have a affinity for the game but the're not geniuses simply because they are born better. They are geniuses through their love and dedication for the game all the blood sweat and tears they poured into it. In the twins back story osamu had a better affinity for the sport then atsumu but atsumu ended up overtaking him through his love and dedication for the sport and never being satisfied. Hell even hinata is now considered a genius and we all know how much he sucked when he started. He had some flashes of brilliance but was far from anything close to a genius!

[@Sonjay718]

I love Kita's speech because people write Kageyama off as a genius, while praising other players for their hard work, as if he didn't work hard himself. He wasn't born playing volleyball; he had to work and struggle to be as good as he is

[@drbiz3333]

Instant sub, you're awesome.

[@daven_dokkan4828]

Hello everyone. Please, don't spoil in the comments, no spam, no links, no politic, no advertising etc and respect Teddy's will. You can debate among yourselves but without any spoilers.😌 Thank you so much and enjoy her reaction with this ep of Haikyuu ! 🔥

[@zaimukhrowi6454]

Im moved, Shoyo-kun is my best moment tbh, i started to like Atsumu after this scene

[@vish1292]

The Series Is Finished. i have seen 5-6 different hair colours,now i will miss this channel. until we meet again

[@datreak3329]

they did the reverse quick

[@JustDoAnything6]

I think you should make one video about your haikyuu dream team after finishing season 4...

[@remaniant]

If you haven’t watched it yet, I recommend reacting to Kuroko No Basket, personally I enjoyed it more that Haikyu.

[@anaser-ramy1847]

let's go , Atsumu simping for Hinata lol

[@Khay-77]

I love how Atsumu ends up respecting Hinata so much after this game and wants to play with him. Knowing he's the perfect teammate that can keep up with and even challenge him to be a better player.

[@ivanalarcon1418]

First I Guess haha !! Love so much your reactions teddy c:

[@krishikidz]

btw kageyama is also in the genius list not only atsumu lol . i prefer atsumu

[@ayaanqureshi9340]

haikyu season 5 will be out sometime this year can't wait

[@Baweybawey]

Frrrr????

[@sunny_s_life_is_beautiful]

No, there are no news about season 5.

[@hottoasteddemon5788]

Lets manifest that s5 will come out this year

[@ayaanqureshi9340]

@@sunny_s_life_is_beautiful its supposed to be released in 2022

[@sunny_s_life_is_beautiful]

@@ayaanqureshi9340 There were no announcements of season 5 in official sources. As I know all info about season 5 in 2022 is given by resources with fake news.

[@FrozenByul]

It’s also rude for people to assume that they were born a genuis or that they were genuises from the start. Like you are dismissing the fact that they worked hard to be in that position or that they practiced hard to be able to play at that high level volleyball. It’s rude that you they work hard not just from the scale of 1-10 but from A-Z as Kita put it and you just say oh they’re genuises that’s why they are better or they won.

[@gastonpaterno127]

I'm not a manga reader, but this show got to me at so many levels that I had to pick up the manga. I strongly recommend it, if you're enjoying the story so far. Don't know if you're interested in doing a manga reaction, but I'll be the first one here if you do

[@アナザーおましくん]

シーズン④の最終回が近づいてきて寂しい…｡(´°̥̥̥̥̥̥̥̥ω°̥̥̥̥̥̥̥̥｀)

[@syuu-to3cr]

when teddy said seijoh is watching and where is oikawa :'( then i realize that their three years are not there, makki and matsun showed on a train when hinata try blocking osamu and oikawa showed practicing/running alone, i miss iwaizumi tho... :'(

[@halfeldianhere]

idk whats the content of the anime yet at this point but yes to more headbands naur to eyeglasses 💀

[@ludfeeog749]

watch Your Lie in April next

[@kronikevaporation6007]

Nah I don't care bruh, Osamu is just as monster of a setter as Atsumu and Kageyama. It's such a shame he gets the same treatment from Furudate as Iwaizumi, more spotlight on the other character (Oikawa and Sumu) Because Osamu in this episode used Atsumu's freak quick as a decoy just like Atsumu does in the next episode who gets super attention, but Osamu doesn't here.

[@PuteraQal]

hi teddy :) how about react to free! anime after this...just a suggestion

[@WanouGaming]

It's a good one! Definitely worth a try

[@renniegarcia7163]

[@fglg8576]

👍 good

[@zerotwo3254]

Les go

[@waseemabrar1677]

Oikawa was pissed because kageyama was getting better and close to his level as a setter

[@syifa379]

i am crying, and not in a cool way :”)