The Greatest Weakness in Haikyuu!!

The Greatest Weakness in Haikyuu is one shared by Aoba Johsai and Karasuno High, despite being mirror opposites, the weakness of Oikawa and Kageyama come down to the same thing. This video talks about Oikawa Tooru's mentality in season 1 of haikyu as well as the way it grows and helps mold Hinata and the rest of Karasuno high up into nationals. Readdressing some of what I said in my last Haikyuu!! video - The Most Destructive Lie in Haikyuu!!
Patreon;
/ hidinginpublic
2nd Channel;
/ @hidinginprivate

[@poppypollen4362]

Maaan, I was so happy seeing Oikawa in the future arc. That he hever gave up on growing and that he got a chance to challenge KageHina on a world level. When I saw that page I broke to tears, because that was the exact resolution I needed from this manga.

[@rainfallen7574]

Same here. I was so proud of him getting where he got to in that last chapter

[@toruri]

Oikawa is my absolute favorite character of all time... This is because if you just slightly change the angle you see him with, more layers are going to reveal themselves and you either hate him or love him. One thing's for sure: his impact on the entire Haikyu!! series (especially in the manga) is UNDENIABLE. Even if he wasn't as present after season 2, his advice and influence on Kageyama stayed as important reminders that never left the court. His open-mindedness and acceptance of his weaknesses made him a wonderfully written character that we may all relate to. He feels very real and I love him for that.

[@hyaku_tsuyoi]

Same, I FUXKING LOVE HIM AHHHH.

[@maouimaisnon2535]

It took time for him to accept his weaknesses. And until the end of season 2 he was still resentful towards Kageyama for being a genius.

[@HarshReviews]

The moment Oikawa transcended the screen for me was when he made that ridiculously long set. The set itself was great, but him smashing into that table, then slipping on the cloth...yet still getting up. Facing countless obstacles but still getting up. Knowing he wasn’t as talented as Kageyama, knowing that he will be surpassed, but still hungry for evolution. Hungry to stay on the court as long as possible, even if he was dealt a weaker hand in life, and man did that resonate with me. Great video dude, I really related to what you said and how you feel. You just keep making bangers :)

[@cocoars2206]

Hi! I watch your anime reviews too.💚

[@hish33p32]

Hey the GOAT is here!

[@emarinheiro]

i love haikyuu, it has some of the best character depth in todays anime. i hate it when people downplay it as “just another sports anime”. great analysis video!

[@ruby.b2199]

Thank you for giving Oikawa the recognition he deserves. He is an underrated character and people fail to realise the significance of his skill and persona as an opposition and an antagonist. And yes, though an antagonist, he's character and struggles are relatable. He played a huge part in the growth of the Karasuno team and the duo Kageyama and Hinata. Great video and character analysis 👌🏼

[@statz3697]

I haven’t even pressed play and I already know this is gonna be a banger.

[@HidinginPublic]

Hope so

[@Luxisssss]

@@HidinginPublic it is.

[@iliveinwinnerncity8843]

never gets so emotionally attached to a character before, well not until I watched Oikawa story. i liked him in the very first time he was shown, and definitely loved him throughout the season. I was really surprised that many haikyuu fans don't like him and find him so selfish. sad but he is an inspiration to me :)

[@samtheham1812]

Hiding's Haikyuu videos are always instant classics :D

[@ThyLegohood]

word

[@HidinginPublic]

Thanks

[@knight207]

@@HidinginPublic WATS THE INTRO MUSIC??

[@DragonStar524]

I love that Hinata was able to put a positive spin on Kageyama's "King" nickname and how much Kageyama became the King Hinata thought he would become

[@VVaifuSlayer]

I've started watching Haikyuu a week ago and I am currently at the Aoba Johsai match from the end of the first season, I guess I will have to wait a bit before watching your video 😅

[@HidinginPublic]

Hope you enjoy Haikyuu!! End of school is one of my favorite parts

[@V.U.4six]

@@HidinginPublic is that manga only? Because we don’t go past school yet in the anime I really hope we get a full adaptation though Isn’t the manga concluded in Japan now? I know many times a problem for some anime adaptations is that they catch up to manga/source material so they have to take a break or use fillers etc But if it’s officially over now (in it’s source material) then *that* aspect (of course there’s more than that that play into it sksjsjsj) shouldn’t be an issue anymore For certain series, I tend to lean more towards anime But I’d consider picking up Haikyu manga but still, regardless I want more of the anime version

[@fray9343]

This was a video I needed right now. I've been going after a dream that I've had for 5 years now but previously was too afraid to pursue. I didn't even consider that dream possible, I avoided real action that would move me forward, I just drowned in self-deprecating thoughts and told myself that I could never do it, that I was born a weakling. But ever since I started looking at this dream of mine as a one step at a time process it has been the most fulfilling process. I am still not sure if I will reach that place, if I can do it, all I can do is take one step at a time and believe in myself. As Oikawa states "If you think it that it will never come, it probably never will". Good luck to everyone on their pursuits as well.

[@muskankumar9411]

Good luck man rooting for you ✨

[@fray9343]

@@muskankumar9411 Thank you, I appreciate it ❤

[@ryfeubanks2938]

Keep pushing forward you got it.

[@fray9343]

@@ryfeubanks2938 Thank you ❤

[@mantosh56]

Good luck mate, Hope you can fulfill the dream that u had fostered for all the years!!!

[@kieronfarley1924]

Some videos I feel you get to personal your life but I feel this was just right making what you say more relatable but not to intrusive, good job.

[@HidinginPublic]

That's good. Trying to find the balance more with recent videos

[@peperando8733]

No way, I just recently started watching it. I'll watch this when I finish

[@SouSiSlime]

Hiding also made I think 2 more videos about haikyuu and I recommend you watch those as well

[@ChaunchoCYM]

The pinecone was definitely distracting lol, the version I watched used the phrase Turnip Head. Either way thanks for the great video :D

[@bluebeasy6712]

I dont feel like anyone is going to really realize how big something as small as a clip of a video can change a person but damn hearing the words you said makes me want to stand up and change. And when i do i will come back and give you every single thank you under the sun for givivng me ths spark ive been looking for... so ill start by giving one Thank you

[@ThyLegohood]

I love watching and rewatching your Haikyuu character analysis videos. It helps with the "Oh my god, i can't wait for the next season of Haikyuu to drop" feeling.

[@sarahsoup97]

Alright, this 1-2 punch about the analysis and the cover of memories of you is very emotional. I ain't cryin. I'm glad you talked about pushing yourself into things you're not great at. Its something I've been struggling to work on for a while and especially with the pandemic seeming to close so many doors and drag me into stagnation, working on those creative outlets, letting myself be bad at something so that one day I can be good or even great not for any other purpose but because I enjoy creating something. I need to be there and play the game and accept that while the talented are good, the true monsters are the ones who never stop trying to grow and be better.

[@kiryuukazuma5986]

I don't care what anyone says but haikyuu is the greatest shonen of all time no other shonen has such a phenomenal ending

[@LucasNatador]

*cough jojo cough*

[@kiryuukazuma5986]

@@LucasNatador true but at this point can jojo even be considered a shonen🤣🤣🤣

[@betheone4837]

*Gintama*

[@Dylan-yq8hv]

Hunter x hunter is the best Shonen ever

[@kiryuukazuma5986]

Gintama and hxh are not even close lmao

[@falsesenpai]

Good video, I've seen the contrasts between oikawa and Kageyama's characters in terms of skills but the way you phrase it as "their weaknesses are the others strength" (or something similar idk look at the script) sounded really cool and made it spark more passion for haikyuu

[@gaurigoyal5744]

Oikawa is my kin because of how much I could relate to him and how real he felt. Oikawa isn't all "sugar" type character who is good and neither is he a "bitter" character who is a villain but instead he is grey, like how people actually are. And he does not deny his feelings. A lot of people I know hate him because he hated Kageyama but don't we all hate, even if a little bit, someone who makes us feel insecure/inferior? But he also believes in himself and works HARD to achieve his dreams and goals and I hope to be able to do that. I really do. I don't see Haikyuu characters as mere works of fiction but as real people whose stories continue to inspire and guide me day by day.

[@mantosh56]

I couldn't agree more with the last statement!!!! And your analysis of Oikawa is also really insightful ngl!!!

[@gaurigoyal5744]

@@mantosh56 Thank You!

[@480z-fllz]

this channel is incredible with video essays. it puts more substance to the art people minimize to just cartoons. i like your evaluations and your way of presenting an idea is something to learn from.

[@killboxsource7678]

I love the sudden persona music

[@HidinginPublic]

I thought it fit too. I originally had a different track there though from the Haikyuu ost but it kept getting hit with copyright so I had to replace it

[@critciza-animeandmore8554]

Brilliant video, really made me re consider my watch list lol, I haven't got around to watching it yet but your videos are pushing me certain way! Thanks again for the banging content!

[@mentalpopcorn2304]

Always happy to see more Haikyuu content. A lot of times I end up not watching some videos because the genres are usually so different from what I generally watch, but you really make such great content.

[@HidinginPublic]

Thank you

[@804.dev_]

Bro this video was a lot more than I expected. It was well said and well thought out your passion for this is crazy keep it up you’re doing great😄

[@ohkay8939]

Oikawa is a strange character in Haikyuu. The only way he is weaker than any of the other "monsters" is because he is explicitly said to be. For a setter, I don't think any coach in the world would choose any skills over that one talent he has: drawing out the best from his teammates.

[@albertjackson9553]

This video: why Toru Oikawa is the best character in haikyuu!!

[@maouimaisnon2535]

that's YOUR opinion.

[@cee5899]

He really is. Oikawa supremacy

[@maouimaisnon2535]

@@cee5899 no

[@mantosh56]

Well depends on which perspective you are basing the opinion on ig....

[@yuki5619]

As every Haikyuu video you made, this was a great one!

[@renedepaoli1313]

Very good Content, i enjoyed your reflecting words, keep the Good work up :)

[@suto5704]

Great job with this video. The flow was nice and the editing was good.

[@HidinginPublic]

Thanks!

[@tsuk2210]

Great video once again

[@Subject2001]

YEAHHH HAIKYUU VIDEO LETS GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

[@HidinginPublic]

WOOOO FINALLY

[@Subject2001]

@@HidinginPublic Absolutely amazing work once again. One of the most emotionally evocative and beautiful channels on the platform. Thank you for all your hard work. Your channel means a lot to me.

[@alias7196]

Loved your video, like always hon. A little reminder, to take care of yourself and remember you are really appreciated.

[@HidinginPublic]

I'm trying

[@alias7196]

@@HidinginPublic I'm proud of you, for that.

[@scorpions7153]

great video

[@gsmithiii97]

This just motivated me!

[@999editz9]

just after watching your death note video i subscribed due to the respect i have towards you

[@chuuyaism1653]

The way im just fangirling over Oikawa in the first 5-ish minutes- Awesome video though I love it a lot

[@aartijaswa3273]

Ouais c'est impressionnant combien on peut apprendre/ utiliser dans nos propres vies en regardant Haikyu🧡

[@maouimaisnon2535]

C'est pour ça que c'est l'un des animes les plus réalistes qui existe

[@wawathelegened8254]

omg I love haikyuu thanks for this video

[@FlareBurst1]

Its incredibly funny that when i started rewatching haikyuu this video drops

[@rileyninja9733]

It will be fun to see what you end up doing in pursuit to "be there"

[@honorpowerpride]

Luv u bro and hope you florish 👍

[@Naruto-mn1dy]

5:04 😅 yes u definitely did

[@bawbq5305]

Great video Mr Hiding but was this beautiful video about you’re greatest weakness?

[@meulsa]

yet another haikyuu banger

[@luck8581]

OIkawa's my fav character, today's a good day, btw do you have any opinions on sonny boy?

[@jaydenlopez8165]

I’m about to get a Haikyu tattoo next week!

[@harshvardhanagrawal1187]

13:00 you have actually learned something I am really happy

[@flutosan7764]

"pine cone" shshshsj

[@yuki5619]

Waaaa another Haikyuu video waaaaa

[@Dirkoin]

as someone who dropped haikyuu during season 3, this is the perfect video for me

[@izzahamir]

I love how at the finale he becomes the final antagonist of the series when they fight during the Olympic ... Kinda fulfilling his role as the ultimate rival for hinata and kageyama... But i truly feel hinata when he suddenly meet oikawa at brazil, its the kind of feeling u have when u are homesick but u suddenly found someone familiar that it kinda cures your homesickness😢😢 the familiar feeling of hinata seeing oikawa... I felt that

[@butterscotch9596]

Thank you

[@playssilly2178]

Me after watching any of your videos: --INSTANT ENCOURAGEMENT

[@HidinginPublic]

Glad to hear!

[@robin586]

never watched more than 3 episodes of haikyuu but i really liked the video

[@HidinginPublic]

Thanks for watching Robin

[@egomana9329]

You should make a character analysis about Eijun Sawamura

[@zaeya_bw]

"Serves are impossible to hit" *calls 911*

[@HidinginPublic]

Rip

[@bucketofcheeseballs]

At this rate, everytime I rewatch haikyuu I'll be hearing kindaichi's name as pinecone instead-

[@PRIM305]

LETS GOO

[@HidinginPublic]

YOOOO

[@raresboldan4885]

The editing on this video is FUCKING WILD i love this

[@HidinginPublic]

Well the beginning is. After that it's pretty standard haha. Thanks tho rares

[@raresboldan4885]

@@HidinginPublic it may be standard, but you got your way with shots, it's just, you. Love your videos. Keep em coming!

[@vithihek4125]

I just want to say a few things in regard to kageyama being better than oikawa, at least on a mechanical level. 1. oikawa does not have a volleyball journal that he writes in where he plays close attention to how he feels every day 2. oikawa does not pay close attention to how his hand fits the ball every time he plays 3. he does not notice how his stomach feels while he plays 4. he does not notice the air is prickly when he is performing well. basically the point is, oikawa cant match kageyamas perfect precision because he doesnt practice this aspect of the game perfectly. Interestingly enough I think kageyama and oikawa are equals personally and the whole point of their characters are that they can do what the other cannot. Its a lot easier for people to understand how oikawa pays attention to the moods of the people he plays with, but not everyone would understand how eating energy gel would effect how your body moves that day or how focused your eyes are. I think this is why people consider kageyama a genius and oikawa not, simply because of what they can understand. on a last note I think kageyama probably started playing before oikawa so he may have more years of experience despite being 2 years younger. It is said that kageyama started playing in the 2nd grade but it never says when oikawa started, its possible oikawa started in middle schooler or maybe a year or 2 before. And the captain of inarizaki probably backs this up with his statement on geniuses. This is even further soldified with (spoilers) the quotes from the kamomedai coach, the only coach that worked with pros previously to our knowledge, and the one that took kamomedai to number 1 in japan. way too many people shit on oikawa putting him below kageyama without even thinking about what it means to be a good player or why.

[@prabhavsthapit653]

Wow!

[@HidinginPublic]

Wow!

[@V.U.4six]

So is “pinecone” from the dub version that you watched? Because I heard/saw “turnip head” in the sub version and I hear “Rakkyo” which is known as “Chinese onion” so I guess that’s a mistranslation but still definitely not pinecone🤔 Seems the Japanese version calls him a root vegetable from garlic/onion family so that’s what I call him in my mind lol

[@huffenpuffyt]

Happy times

[@inexplicabro]

nice

[@bestgirl2500]

I've heard great things about this show

[@The_Jazziest_Coffee]

have you watched it? just wondering

[@bestgirl2500]

@@The_Jazziest_Coffee No, but I have only heard postives about it. I still have to get to it but I have a long list of anime and manga to get 2

[@The_Jazziest_Coffee]

@@bestgirl2500 ahh that's good. the only thing that wasn't good in the anime was season 4's second part, since the animation quality really dips there. but otherwise have a blast watching haikyuu

[@bestgirl2500]

@@The_Jazziest_Coffee Good to know. I'll have to watch it down the line for sure.

[@V.U.4six]

@@The_Jazziest_Coffee I mean the anime/story itself is still great though Also apparently a couple of episodes were outsourced The most noticeable “bad” episodes were outsourced I don’t own the blu ray yet and sometimes people make comparisons online for blu ray vs TV simulcasts but I haven’t seen those either Although sometimes, the blu ray/DVD version polishes a few things up so it might look a bit better there

[@knight207]

WATS THE INTRO MUSIC ???? PLS PLS

[@SamTheGumMan117]

Hiding X Haikyu sign me up

[@HidinginPublic]

It's been 9 months. Figured another Haikyuu video was over due

[@sruthysn8229]

❤️

[@exolexo2999]

"Be there"

[@HidinginPublic]

Yes

[@mappplesirrup8473]

had to stop playing stardew valley for this

[@HidinginPublic]

Epic style

[@wonderlustcoffee5517]

I CAME AS SOON AS I SAW THE TITLE

[@HidinginPublic]

WELCOME

[@WanBelltrum]

Oikawa is my favorite character don't ruin him please.

[@HidinginPublic]

I'll try not to

[@totallynotslime1303]

banger

[@HidinginPublic]

Thanks

[@raresboldan4885]

Adachi with oikawa eyes

[@cliftonfestusmalvea9777]

You went from my most hated to my favorite youtube.

[@HidinginPublic]

What did I do to be most hated. Or favorite haha

[@cliftonfestusmalvea9777]

@@HidinginPublic You did Oikawa dirty and you did him good. Respectively lol.

[@orpheus6968]

i dont unedrstand how did karasuno and oikawa have the same problem in mentality?

[@FluteDude]

Wouldn't this make it our job to rise and keep you held to your word? Similar to Hinata's pressure on Kageyama?

[@yuki5619]

I love pinecone

[@ashiscooler]

nobody has finished this video yet

[@HidinginPublic]

Yeah

[@justafan4336]

Nah that’s sad af imagine being known by everyone as fucking PINE CONE🥶😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@TheLeftySwordsman]

10:08

[@minionboi4616]

They call him turnip not pinecone!

[@V.U.4six]

Maybe in a different version they do not sure Although sub version audio says “rakkyo” which is actually something from onion family not a turnip So not sure why it’s “turnip” in subs

[@chro0oz764]

hi.

[@HidinginPublic]

Hey

[@_b0neman_70]

yoooooo

[@dinasty3273]

Hello

[@HidinginPublic]

Hey

[@hanojcarter545]

shouldn't the 3rd years have known exactly who oikawa was?

[@yuki5619]

Algorithm god, this comment is a sacrifice for you, please bring this video and it's creator mercy and greatness 🙏🙏🙏

[@enanebres6481]

50k 1y 223k subs

[@rensaito9009]

my comment

[@makennacarter3664]

aoba johsai didn't lose if you only watch season 1🤷

[@HidinginPublic]

Mmm even in s1 they lost the practice match. And mentioned losing against Shiratorizawa so idkkkkkkkkk

[@jeffreymoir5972]

I'm gonna be honest, I thought it was a good vid until the dream thing.

[@Mohamed.Mon3m]

Pine cone?! This ruins the whole mood, just say his name.

[@HidinginPublic]

Does it ruin the mood of Haikyuu that hinata only calls him that?

[@ruby.b2199]

Ain't it 'onion head'? Lol if anything, I think it sets the mood.

[@Mohamed.Mon3m]

@@HidinginPublic well, you're not hinata

[@bobcatethan8919]

Ag Ag

[@Buxxo]

alternative title: JK i did this on the last haikyuu analysis video and got almost 3k likes so pls again

[@Buxxo]

btw great video again hiding

[@ryanfebrianto8973]

Haikyuu weakness? Hmmmm Interesting though. For me, its plot was kinda deja vu. Something I used to know. Here are some reasons And spoiler alert for haikyuu and slam dunk So buckle up kids 1. Sakuragi/Hinata -super athletic rookie but lack of basic skill, competitive experience, and game recognition 2. Rukawa/Kageyama -considered as tensai from Junior years 3. Akagi/Daichi - not just a captain but also considered as older brother figure, heart and soul of the team 4. Miyagi/Noya-Tanaka - second year who simp to the manager club 5. Mitsui/Asahi - a third year who seek redemption 6. Kogure/Sugawara - a super sub *only Tsuki seem to be original character that wasn't inspired from slam dunk 7. Ryonan/Seijoh Considered as second best team within its prefecture 8. Sendoh/Oikawa A player who considered had the closest quality to the best player in the prefecture 9. Uozumi/Iwaizumi The only player that sendoh/oikawa would listen to 10. Fukuda/Maddog A maverick who came back from suspension or an exile 11. Kainan/Shiratorizawa The best team in the prefecture 12. Maki/Ushijima The best player in the prefecture 13. Tendou/Nobunaga The trash talker from the best team So haikyuu was basically slam dunk but without blood and less steroids.

[@metricstormtrooper]

I have Zero interest in sports all of any type, let alone animé of them, it, that $hite.