Ukai Keishin: Karasuno's Unsung Hero (Haikyuu!)

[@majormaxor7592]

I remember in season 2 when Hinata wanted to learn something new, but Ukai told him it's better to just stick to what he knows. But when he asked grandpa Ukai for advice, he got yelled at and was told that a coach doesn't tell the player what they can and can't do, only how to do it. It was a nice quick lesson and you saw his dedication afterwards when he went to talk to Tobio next.

[@HarshReviews]

Yes! Ukai is not perfect, and that’s why he’s amazing. He was new to coaching so it’s great that we see him mess up from time to time!

[@Gotothelui]

Also interesting how everyone who talked Hinata out of learning the new quick were and are Setters. Suga, Kageyama, and Ukai was also a setter

[@The_Jazziest_Coffee]

@@Gotothelui i think it might be (this is just my idea) on how setters perceive strategy. that it's important for things to stay normal, because being a setter requires adjusting to what their spikers want, and ultimately it's very difficult to adjust to really new ideas and attacks.

[@SkreltNL]

​@@The_Jazziest_Coffee Oikawa has something to say about that "do you give chibichan the set he wants?" thats the thing that makes kagayama change

[@The_Jazziest_Coffee]

@@SkreltNL good point i think regarding to your comment and my original comment, the really important difference between a good setter and a superb setter is their ability to not only take risks, but to also make sure every set be adjustable to their own player ofc the job of a setter is to make the ball hittable, but a very good setter is able to make that ball not just hittable, but ideal for their spikers. which is why kageyama improves after that advice from oikawa, alongside coach ukai's saying of *the best set is a set that the player can hit easily, and in order to learn that, you must first know the condition of your spiker*

[@madjeevilus9938]

I remember in a post credit scene where Ukai was telling his grandfather that he was working towards the nationals for “his boys”. It was really sweet bc it showed how much he cared for the players. It was such a great change in their relationship bc I think that he only agreed to be their permanent coach in order to fulfill his own dreams of beating Nekoma.

[@HarshReviews]

Wonderful scene that was, and it solidified that Ukai was going to see Karasuno to the very end!

[@rion_blank]

@fuckingdumbothat‘s actually such an important detail, giving him even more depth and personality, but it often gets forgotten

[@teekanyel5656]

Honestly for me, the true unsung hero of Karasuno is Takeda Sensei. The man who did not know anything about volleyball, but made sure his students lived their dreams in any way possible. His tenacity was the reason why Karasuno, the flightless crows, grew their wings again and flew really high. If Takeda Sensei never begged to Ukai Sensei to coach the team, never begged Nekomata Sensei to organize matches, Karasuno wouldn't have been able to stand up back again. I believe Takeda Sensei is the most underrated character of the anime.

[@raaghavsivakumar1867]

I cannot argue with that

[@DiegoPradoGM]

Takeda's the GOAT fr

[@edwinpoon]

Let's not forget that Takeda was the only one who kept crying after they beat Shiratorizawa. That was how emotionally invested he was in the team.

[@lapisstories]

The boss who works the most

[@shohamgate8322]

2 years latter, takeda is my 3rd favourite character of the show, after oikawa and bokuto

[@groovytony2206]

Let's not forget that Asahi may not have come back if Ukai never agreed to come to that first practice

[@HarshReviews]

That’s facts right there. I remember asahi hesitating outside and ukai unknowingly ushering him inside. Literally saved asahi there. Thanks for pointing that out!

[@localakaashikinnie2589]

@@HarshReviews Also Noya wouldn’t have come back if Asahi didn’t. So thanks to Ukai we got two powerhouses back to Karasuno

[@IrrIdk]

@@localakaashikinnie2589 oh yeah I forgot Hoya set that condition

[@W1zBiz]

I think another thing that we HAVE to talk about coach ukai is his profound respect and appreciation towards every aspect of volleyball. My favorite scene of his was when he was talking sense into hinata when he snuck into the youth camp and he ended by saying, "do not understimate what it takes to be a ball boy." He takes this respect he has for the whole of the sport and perfectly translates it to his coaching methods and I think thats one of his best qualities

[@naranjitanaranja2235]

I remember that time when Ukai yelled: Don't dare to look down! Volleyball is a sport where you're always looking up! And omg, that spoke to me like in my private life. I was so encouraged by an anime character that wasn't made for me, but Ukai felt like my own cheerleader and I just needed someone like that

[@HarshReviews]

We all need an Ukai in our lives.

[@isabellale1023]

That was actually his OG voice actors line before he died ;-;

[@user-no3id7li4h]

@@isabellale1023 best goodbye in anime history

[@lowhsiangling3151]

to think it was the voice actor's last line before he unfortunately passed away, it really makes everyone respect coach ukai and his effort to bring karasuno to national 😭 RIP Kazunari Tanaka

[@leandraleo281]

WHATTTT

[@triponsticku]

ok ok ok, yes coach ukai is pretty underrated but what about takeda? the previous advisor clearly didnt give a heck but takeda, despite knowing nothing of volleyball, did everything he could to raise back the team, arranging practice matches and even got them a more qualified coach

[@rudraakram3879]

I think that people ignores him because he isn't a coach himself.

[@triponsticku]

@@rudraakram3879 true he's underrated imo

[@Minaaamii]

I feel like the fandom often overlooks Takeda but the characters seem to always make it known and voice out their gratitude for him.

[@rion_blank]

So true yo, literally how a teacher should be, living to help his students achieve their dreams, but at the same time teaching them to take responsibility and that there‘s different things in life that are important too (e.g. education and a worklife)

[@SamyD23]

i... i never thought of that as a big moment. but yea, if my coach shouted "don't you dare look down!" in that situation, I think the surprise/ridiculousness of the statement would shock me into laughing, lifting up my mood. without that who knows what would have happened... you always seem to have a different way of thinking about this stuff than what I've seen before, great job :D

[@HarshReviews]

It’s a moment that always stuck with me, and made me realize how important he actually is for the team. Always sends chills down my spine!

[@pendragon6769]

It's so sad to think those were the last lines his voice actor voiced after his untimely passing

[@SamyD23]

@@pendragon6769 whoa whoa really? i remember hearing about that now but for some reason I didn't think it was ukai... holy shit... what a line to be your last tho

[@nicolegomezxoxo]

You did Keishin justice. He is a phenomenal coach and very much loved. I dig the way he coaches. He is always thinking and always encouraging the players to do the same. He is also hilarious. This anime hits so close to home, and the story of each individual is so relatable, making every scene feel so incredibly real. I think that's why I can watch it over and over again. The story itself is so well written and filled with comedy and emotion. Thank you for making this video, it made me love our coach Ukai Keishin even more. I say our coach almost like I know the dude, but that's my story and I'm sticking to it.

[@danielomalley3576]

The funniest part is that I'm pretty sure Ukia isn't even Karasuno's official coach. It's Takeda. Ukia always has Takeda call the timeouts. And in the Shiratorizawa game, the announcer had Takeda stand for Karasuno. This madlad has been tresspassing onto Karasuno everyday to volunteer coach without any approval, title, or pay. What a man.

[@rosenbaumquartz]

I think every team has two coaches, one of them is the official coach (the school's PE teacher), and an unofficial (de facto) coach

[@cdcjose15]

I also love the video he asks to be made for the Nationals, knowing how it will make them more comfortable with their plays as they've watched all that they've accomplished so far. Also how he tries to make the comunity involved with the team and is ALWAYS OPEN to try new things, even in game (Hinata's block approach is the first thing that comes to my mind with this), or when Tsuki tries something that isn't in the system (I don't remember exactly what was it) and he tells him "I won't complain if you can make it" or something like that. The fact that he listens to his players and don't treat them like stupid kids, but as equals always makes me smile. I love him so much

[@HarshReviews]

Dude yes! He works really hard for Karasuno, and he does everything in his power to help them and make them feel comfortable.

[@yunkailmonz1692]

theres a scene that you didn't mention which was against Aoba Johsai idk I don't really remember but it was when Hinata ran off the court to save a ball, and Ukai in his panic pushes someone off the bench he's sitting on with and picks up the entire goddamn bench so Hinata can dive for the ball which landed where the bench was, just a really nice reaction from him which shows his focus on the match and his quick thinking :)

[@seirnox]

He tosses Takeda Sensei and lifts the bench

[@edra2005]

He's such a good coach buying the team members lunch after the loss to Aoba Josai None of my high school teachers would've ever done that

[@HarshReviews]

Keishin deserves the world and more.

[@uskembayeva]

Pretty sure that's more of a cultural stuff

[@edra2005]

@@uskembayeva Washijo doesn't look like the type to do that

[@gamerhead007]

"They call it psychology, I call it man management." - Sir Alex Ferguson. "I always felt that our triumphs were an expression of the consistent application of discipline." - Sir Alex Ferguson. I think Coach Ukai's whole character is inspired by this. He not only coaches player's technique and game ability but also their minds. He treats every player on his team equally, gives them personal attention, and just does enough to push them to their limits, but also knows when to stop so that he doesn't break players' minds or hamper their progress. He understands each and every player under him very well, recognizes their talents and flaws, and actively wants to hone them, even scaredly cats like Kinoshita and Yamaguchi aren't afraid because Ukai's confidence in them gave them the bravery and hope they were missing all this time. He is the constructor of the team, not a dictator like coach Washijou. He wants to instill a certain style of play in Karasuno but not at the cost of the player's happiness or enjoyment. He wants them to have fun, even if they lose, but he also wants the lessons learned from the losses to motivate them to victory. He knows his tune, and he expects his players to dance on it, but isn't afraid of changing a few notes here and there if it makes the team better. He is rigid but not suffocative, disciplined but not a control freak, serious but not a tyrant. He does the best and expects the best. In the end, his willpower, intelligence, adaptability, and discipline make Karasuno HIS team, and not his grandfather's team of the past, which he is quick to point out to his grandpa in the post-credit scene of the last episode of Season 4. I'll just leave it here: "Perhaps the most important element of each activity is to inspire a group of people to perform at their very best. The best teachers are unsung heroes and heroines of the society." -Sir Alex Ferguson

[@HarshReviews]

Yes! I love that post credit scene in particular, it’s just so heartwarming. Ukai is just fantastic, and the way you described him is beautiful, along with the legendary Ferguson quotes. Thanks for the comment!

[@gamerhead007]

@@HarshReviews haha thank you to you too! Seeing fellow Indian make such high quality videos makes me happy!

[@firdauskotp]

And just like SAF, he managed to develop the young talents into something powerful. As well as how they pick themselves up from failure when Ukau first joined (like how SAF was almost fired but given time, build an empire)

[@indraneelperuri2320]

Coach ukai is really an unsung hero and is eligible for being called "The Backbone of the team" !

[@HarshReviews]

he's so good.

[@indraneelperuri2320]

Yeah

[@killuax1322]

Ukai X Karasuno , better love story than twilight . One maintained a legacy, other rebuilt it

[@HarshReviews]

They were meant to be.

[@luigio8484]

I always remember how frantic he was looking for kageyama when he came up with the idea for a set that stops. he throws himself head bloody first into dedication for his players, god damnit it is beautiful. but yeah he also knows when to act and not to act, but I’m stupid and don’t get that so I’ll just focus on how he’s the coach idiot. like voleyball idiots, but the coach. edit: I’m starting to appreciate the late night tangerine call a lot more now. man, it really is something

[@HarshReviews]

He knows exactly how to treat them, and by god he does these kids right. Ukai is everything karasuno deserves and more.

[@kyrthanna]

He's always there at the right times just to give that little push that our boys need 🖤 (Edit) just got to know that Ukai sensie's VA passed away before season 3 ended🥺🥺 RIP 💔

[@HarshReviews]

He’s a G.

[@copycrow4486]

What if I told you that Ukai's OG VA's last line was the legendary, "Volleyball is a sport where you're always looking up!"

[@MrBezazel]

@@copycrow4486 It's been years since and it's still a sore spot for me :< He was just a great voice, perfect for rough and caring Ukai. Nothing against his current VA, just...I miss OG Ukai too.

[@vailingbow1068]

That moral booster about Volleyball is a sport where you always look up is his last line in Haikyu.

[@dxdSUPERSTAR]

If the players themselves are the flying crows, Coach Ukai is wind under their wings.

[@harishshah8967]

'The man that gave wings to the fallen crows' what an epic intro line.i've watched almost all your on haikyuu character analysis videos and i must say u have the best intro lines for the characters

[@Meteorsnipers]

12:36 I get a tear in my eye every time I hear this line. Those were the final lines of the original VA for ukai. Couldn’t ask for a better one to go out on

[@Ashdaone]

"as a player when your coach compliments you , you feel hyped up" so true it gives u this second push to keep u going

[@smolchibi7128]

Takeda is the real unsung hero. Scheduling practice matches, getting funding for the team, inspiring the students, inspiring Hinata most of all.

[@Aarenby]

I came here to say this- takeda is just the perfect role model

[@Futuro_]

I’ve been watching your haikyu videos and man all the emotions I had first watching haikyu come rushing back.

[@HarshReviews]

That means so much to me, I’m glad you enjoyed the content dude :)

[@amonra8393]

My eyes got teared up during all of your Haikyuu! videos and this one was the least expected. I love how beautifully you put these thoughts into words. Thank you so much! Waiting for new analysises of characters, teams and scenes!))

[@HarshReviews]

Thank you so much!! I'm really happy that you enjoyed, more haikyuu content always in the works :)

[@blank3764]

i love coach ukai. especially the part where he said "we dont need any miracles" that is such a simple yet strong statement

[@fearlucario542]

Yet another great video! I’m glad to see you giving characters that aren’t getting as much attention videos of their own. Keep up the great work!

[@HarshReviews]

Thanks again! I appreciate the kind words a lot :))

[@lutfiio]

i think, for me, ukai’s most noticeable scene is when somewhere in season 2 yamaguchi plays it safe and goes for a normal serve instead of his jump float serve. ukai gets angry, angry at yamaguchi for giving up his one weapon. that scene showed that he didn’t just care about winning or points or getting the ball over the net, but that he cared about his players too. ukai wanted yamaguchi to be able to play, to be able to fight on the same court as his teammates. he was angry because yamaguchi had one chance and he threw it away. i think that stood out to me because it showed that he cared about the team as more that just a coach. he wasn’t just a coach who wanted wins and points, he was a coach who wanted players to believe in themselves and their teammates. he wants his students to be able to fight the tough battles. he was as much a mentor and a teacher as he was a coach.

[@giyuwu1270]

Ukai is literally my favorite. Maybe it's because I'm a teacher now, but Karasuno's success wouldn't have been possible without him. I love the Shiratorizawa moment Ukai had, doubley so because of the voice actor's last words. What also gets me, is in Inarizaki's match, the morale that ebbs and flows is something he's always aware of, and understands that it doesn't have to come from him. He consciously lets Hinata's infectious victories lead the team's morale, knowing that he wasn't needed in that moment. It's not a coincidence that ever since Ukai came, Karasuno has soared, even post-time skip. Ugh my heart. And I love that he's transparent that he wasn't the best player, being benched the whole time. He wasn't the smartest either. But he's a damn good coach.

[@SuperMono64]

Watching this video plus watching Coach Donny's (a volleyball coach) reactions to this series I'm so excited to develop talents like Ukai's to have patience and awareness to be an inspirational team coach

[@HarshReviews]

Coach donny is amazing, I've been watching his haikyuu reactions ever since episode 1. You got this dude, I'm sure you'll do great :)

[@kawaiichan9159]

‘’The man that gave wings to the fallen crows’’ 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 best description and opening sentence EVER

[@therewasonceacatnamedmeimc247]

I always find these at the most perfect time in my life. I cant thank you enough. My gratitude

[@elliesdad9342]

Your haikyuu videos are so awesome. It’s probably my favorite anime up there with AoT. If you love haikyuu you will probably love Run with the wind, also very good

[@HarshReviews]

Thanks that means a lot! AoT’s great, but I haven’t watched run with the wind yet. I’ll get to it eventually though.

[@elliesdad9342]

@@HarshReviews I can tell by how passionate you are about haikyuu that you will love that show. Just watched the mad dog video, nobody else on KZbin covered him so well!

[@stardestroya15]

In regards to Ukai picking the team, not only was it a challenge to pick Kageyama over Suga, Ukraine also made THREE starters 1st years. Starting Tsukishima and then also making the shortest player a Middle Blocker of all things. It's amazing and unbelievable

[@HarshReviews]

Bold, just like his team. He makes the necessary choices while also being understanding of them.

[@gudfh]

I never go on KZbin to post anything (purely a watcher) but I’d like to say that haikyu has quite literally changed my life. I began to practice volleyball every single day for hours. I made a team of my friends and entered leagues. We got trounced all the time but I didn’t give up. A few years passed and a club (Downstate Volleyball Club) offered me an assistant coaching job. This year I’ve been given my own expansion team of low-mid level players. I plan on surprising the circuit like Karasuno did.

[@danaeclean1328]

ukai is amazing. i seriously wish every coach out there could be more like this man. the sports world would be a much better place for sure.

[@bellaa1664]

really appreciate haikyuu for not only focusing on the main characters but also gives so much love and care for the minor characters as well. they are all so well characterised it's so hard to pick a favourite. another unsung hero is Takeda sensei and i absolutely love that all of his hard work was recognised in the manga

[@alexho3189]

Thank you for making this, it has made me understand Ukai a bit more.

[@HarshReviews]

Thanks, I’m glad you enjoyed man :)))

[@phoenixi77]

Do one for Takeda sensei. Without him trying and 'begging' to get practice matches and also getting coach Ukai, Karasuno wouldn't have gone far. He also played a big part in Hinata's progress mentally

[@shreyasvramanan2729]

Great video man Seeing a coach be as invested in a team as much as the players are really does feel good

[@HarshReviews]

For sure, it’s his team as much as it is theirs. Thanks a lot I’m glad you enjoyed :)

[@zaiaisastay9421]

And also the "I'm the Best" video. It was heartwarming.

[@m0nsym0n11]

I never imagined an in-depth review about coach Keishin. Thank you🙇‍♂️

[@LemontheWeeb]

This video helped me appreciate Ukai SO much more, he’s now probably in my top 5 characters in Haikyuu!!

[@kellyd3078]

Its so awesome to see people going in depth on characters like Ukai and Takeda (my two faves in the sereies!) I feel fed rn lmao. Ty sm for this content!!! Wonderful video :D

[@HarshReviews]

Thanks so much, I’m really glad you enjoyed :)))

[@luke-sb2es]

“We don’t need miracles!”

[@HarshReviews]

Ukai the GOAT

[@animeadventuressquad]

I think Keishin Ukai was meant to be their coach instead of his grandfather he understands what it's like being left on the bench, and not getting the chance to play, he understands the feeling of losing and helpless most importantly he understands learning from your mistakes, and pushing through the game even when you are tired he understands the value of hard work so, yeah I really think he was meant to be their coach either.

[@almacastillo2028]

I truly love all of your videos, the way you analyze Haikyuu its really beautiful and I’m glad I finally found a channel that loves to talk about characters that I love ❤️ Thank you so much for these videos!!

[@B0K0691]

Should be noted that Ukai is also still young, so the team's worries are more relatable to him

[@sweetcisteen]

without ukai kageyama wouldnt have ever done that stopping toss idea

[@kaw_aelive1229]

Why cant people like this have succes in KZbin Your content is great man, i love listening to it while i train volleyball Youre voice ist calming too! Please keep it up, we all need it

[@SoulNiko]

I love the chat with Suga because we, as viewers, are lead to consider Ukai's position on the setter matter as potentially accurate given its basis in reality. And the show does a good job of framing it in terms we are familiar with: playing only one game is understandably upsetting when you know how much value Hinata and Kageyama see in playing just one more game. But then comes Suga completely escaping Ukai's reasoning and declaring that he's not sacrificing himself for the team: he's happy to sit on the bench as long as that gives them the best chance of winning because each time Karasuno gets to play another game Suga gets another chance to play with his friends.

[@fujiapples8756]

Set ukai as the standard for coaches.

[@HarshReviews]

That's facts.

[@IITHyderabad]

Amazing work bro! Looking forward to the day when this channel would hit 1 million subscribers

[@HarshReviews]

Haha, I don’t know if thatll happen but I really appreciate the kind words :))

[@tejaspathak6196]

The best coaches are the ones that are like coach ukai. Its something beautiful and makes many watchers address him as coach ukai rather than ukai which shows the respect he earned

[@suto5704]

Fantastic video and analysis. Good job with the editing and formatting

[@Old_Soul_]

To think that he was hesitant to join as a coach in S1 !!! Thank goodness for Takeda sensei for successfully convincing him to coach the team.

[@teal2111]

Please when Ukai shouted telling them Volleyball is a sport where you look up.. I felt it not just in terms of volleyball but in life as well. >_< I swear though Haikyuu has a lot of lessons you can pick up and quotes that can stay with you forever.

[@ABCDG13]

What about Sensei Takeda! Teacher Specs can be a major pillar for the team behind the scenes!

[@HarshReviews]

Takeda sensei is probably THE most important pillar, considering how he got ukai to coach as well as those practice games with nekoma. Karasuno would genuinely be nowhere without that man. Will probably make a video on him at some point :)

[@kris10renee15]

@@HarshReviews when?

[@jolenesshi]

he is the best coach who doesn't hold his student to keep sticking with his personal concept but also help them to grown up and let them choose their decision. also we can't forgot about the artist behind karasuno's raising era after their tragic downfall, TAKEDA ITTETSU. he literally begging and kneeling after every team just to make sure that his children have a same chance, same experience, he's really said "please, believe in my children, they can"

[@pratiksenapati7400]

This has become my new favourite channel currently. Keep it up man, you'll get to 50 and then 100k soon enough.

[@shxkxth8135]

Bro u you are the real unsung hero. Thank you so much for creating this content. it took me back to the time I watched haikyuu. I need to watch it again. Again thank you so much man. Wish you all the luck in the world

[@Gargasya34]

Been binging your Haikyuu videos since morning and I got to admit, this is my favourite of them all. The way you highlight each character and their personalities is impeccable. I would like to see your take on the 'Ungrateful second years' and would also like to recommend another sports anime, Ahiru no Sora. Keep up the great work, looking forward to your next video (Also congratulations on the 4k Subscribers!!!)

[@HarshReviews]

Thanks so much! I will keep that recommendation in mind, always looking for more sports anime to watch. I appreciate the kind words !

[@ahkujee]

more karasuno content please ;-; I love these types of videos!! + I love how you still interact with the comments section even though this vid is more than a month old. you have my sub! hope you do well in the future!!

[@HarshReviews]

Thanks I appreciate it! You guys in the comments are really nice and y’all inspire me to keep going so I love interacting!

[@danielfincalero]

maaaan your narrative is so on point that it actually wanna make me cry. dang good!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@HarshReviews]

Thank you!

[@austynkozak4073]

damn your narrations are almost as emotional as the anime itself! great job!

[@HarshReviews]

I appreciate that man, it means a lot :)

[@kyanma8417]

Could you make a video of our dear Takeda sensei and how his faith in boys changed everything? I love your videos so much, thank you for this 💕

[@HarshReviews]

Definitely thinking on a Takeda vid! Thanks for the kind words, means a lot!

[@weimeriann]

just your intro is already put my eyes on tears

[@cihangirtuna4408]

Man i love your haikyuu videos. Are you an only anime watcher? The manga gives even more examples of your analysis during the remaining arcs (be it coach ukai or even hinata). Cant wait for you to talk about it

[@HarshReviews]

Thanks for the comment! I have finished the manga, and I absolutely love it (my bokuto video is a manga video) but a lot of the videos I try to keep it anime friendly for those who haven't read. Expect manga content in the future for sure!

[@donut4199]

A bit late but gotta comment for the algorithm, keep up the good work 👍

[@strawberriestastegood]

As someone who completely bows down to the writing in Haikyuu, this video made me love it that much more. This is so great! I think it’s my favorite anime. And that’s huge from someone as indecisive as i am lmao!

[@cinnabonzz1014]

Your videos about haikyuu made another reason for me to re-watch it😭🤍

[@pritalkulkarni1082]

Please keep making such motivational videos!!! I really appreciate your efforts and really like your videos!!! I always watch your videos before any exam preparation! They're really awesome!✨ Thankyou for making such great content!!!🤩🤩👍🏻👍🏻

[@Prob09]

I just watched your mad dog video yesterday and I must say your videos are just awesome . It looks like I am gonna completely watch all of your videos in one day. Keep it up👍

[@HarshReviews]

Thanks a lot, it means the world to me that you’re enjoying. It’s all I could ask for :)

[@blnn]

ngl, you made me tear up there. great video :')

[@HarshReviews]

I'm glad I could reach you dude, it's all I could ask for :)

[@ehwhynot9384]

Bro your production quality is on point

[@HarshReviews]

Thanks I really appreciate that! A lot of work goes into these :)

[@marisolflandez3964]

I like the episode where he made a video for his team. It’s something real coaches can do to either boost team morale or skills evaluation. Love Haikyuu!

[@highfly4820]

Nice review dude, keep it up !

[@HarshReviews]

Thank you! I appreciate it.

[@carloszerna4514]

I read the manga for the first 4 seasons after watching the anime, and young Ukai seems to be much more timid in the first seasons and less confident. Like when takeda tells him to not look stressed in front of the team, and when he looks at yamaguchi’s mentor with a look of despair.

[@nadjaignacio2593]

i love this!! ukai is a favorite. can we also have a takeda sensei? he is also very essential in karasuno's growth!

[@HarshReviews]

Thanks, I appreciate it a lot! Yes, a Takeda video is definitely in the works! He’s just as important if not even more important than ukai.

[@nadjaignacio2593]

@@HarshReviews looking forward to that!

[@Bepractical1995]

Improving narration with every upcoming vedio ...keep it up bro ..love your prospective.

[@HarshReviews]

Thanks dude that really means a lot!

[@darwinlayug6416]

I love your videos dude. Please do a video about Takeda Sensei.

[@din835]

I suddenly remember my coach in high school, the time I was doubting myself as our team's setter. He told me precisely "without you, all of your team mates will be nothing. Without you as a setter, none of this spikers have the chance to score or spike." Just a simple words, words to make me just do it even if I am scared. Just do it, you don't know it but it will give you more without even realizing it. Damn, high school days..

[@jolenesshi]

Keishin Ukai being a big brother, a father, a friend, and a coach for their boys.

[@diamondbentley7469]

Coach Ukai is my favorite character and I love seeing him get the respect he deserves. 🥰

[@siddhantgautam29]

Nice video man!! 👍🔥

[@jppf2192]

Not sure if you knew this but have you looked at what Coach Ukai's name means? Saw this in a blog... Going to quote it: "烏養 (ukai) breaks down into 烏 (u) which means crow and 養 (I assume this is ‘kai’ but tbh it doesn’t look like that’s a normal reading) which means to “bring up/foster/nurture.” So his last name means to be a father figure to crows. Then his first name 繋心 (keishin) breaks down to 繋 (kei) “to fasten/tie” and 心 (shin) “heart/mind/soul” so this guy’s name QUITE LITERALLY means that he brings the spirits of his little baby crows together...." This might not be 100% correct cause the person that wrote it said he might be wrong but if that was what Furudate-sensei was going for, it's a great choice of a name for him. The same blog talked about a few other names and the meaning behind them is amazing. Type in "haikyuu character names meaning" into google and it should be the first link on the page. :)

[@HarshReviews]

That's fantastic, thanks for the info!

[@Ryan_gogaku]

Not to take anything away from Ukai, who I agree is an inspiring presence and humble master, but if you say "unsung hero of Karasuno" to a Japanese speaker, they'll probably first think of Ennoshita Chikara. His name (縁下 力) comes from the expression "en no shita no chikara mochi" (縁の下の力持ち), which literally means "unsung hero:" the person behind the scenes who makes the whole thing happen. For me, the great thing about Haikyu is that literally *every* "side" character is an unsung hero: from Yachi's fundraising, to Takeda's coordination, to Saeko's cheerleading and driving, to the mentorship of Yamaguchi by Shimada, to the video recording by Ukai's friends, and especially the inspiration and knowledge of people on other teams (Bokuto, Kuroo, and even Oikawa).

[@HarshReviews]

Wow, thanks for that, I wasn't aware of this! Thanks for letting me know this is super cool. I didn't really mean it a thematic sense like that, though, more of a literal sense.

[@LizzyLizzyLizzy]

I feel like you would do a great vid on Daichi! I’d love to hear your thoughts on him since I think he has a lot of great qualities that make him an amazing captain.

[@DragonStar524]

And let's not forget that Ukai wouldn't be as great as he was without Ittetsu Takeda. Who I'd love to see get a video next.

[@fridgecak-e]

How do you not have more subscribers wtf????

[@samlin6937]

This is a request but can you do coach takeda he is very underrated so I'd love to see your evaluation on him

[@imrealheisenberg]

Nice job bro!

[@Moshenka]

When an Ukai yells you pay attention. Anyone else notice how the entire hall fell quiet? That's hands down, four seasons in, still my favorite scene of the whole show. (But I'm biased so there's that. )😆

[@chuuyaism1653]

I love this man so much and he cares about HIS BOYS so much

[@jiorcbin3389]

I really love your videos , pls do more 🥺

[@HarshReviews]

I definitely will! Haikyuu content always in the works :)

[@marilettak6782]

He is literally my favourite character! 😭❤️

[@sovicheahout2906]

The scene where coach Ukai bought the players to eat after their lost got me fked up. Such a beautiful scene😭

[@hmdb9101]

Ma boy Best moment of him for me was in season 3 "DONT YOU DARE LOOK DOWN"

[@HarshReviews]

Hands down goated.

[@johnwayne2197]

i mean mans legit said "dont underestimate being a ball boy" it is THE 1 advice that made hinata became observative