How Karasuno vs. Inarizaki Changes EVERYTHING About Haikyuu!!

[@Aleczandxr]

A few important things: - Firstly, I unfortunately had to overlay loud music and scatter the audio a bit for the Monster Speech clip, as well as cutting out parts of it as well due to copyright claims. That's why you'll notice a bit of an abrupt cut around 9:27-9:28 or so. So sorry about that but it had to be done. Also, the audio/my voice sounds different because I got a new mic. - Secondly, a bunch of the songs used in this video were covers from the channel called DudesCover, who does awesome work. Links to each song individually are available in the description as always. Check them out! - kzbin.info/door/LBAn02929YvEOTBdlVN9nQ - And last but not least, I recall someone making the point to me 1.5-2 years ago that Oikawa may have made his talent “bloom” during that crazy set, as I postulated here. This is an idea I initially disagreed with but eventually came to agree with after re-experiencing Inarizaki, so (better late than never) that person’s interpretation is something I’ve come to see a lot of validity from, as is obvious from how I alluded to that idea in the video. I’d love to give whoever it was credit for presenting that idea before I came to agree with it, but unfortunately I can’t find the original comment. I’ve searched through my Haikyuu videos for it but have been unable to find it. If you were that person, please let me know and I’ll be sure to edit this comment to credit you, and I will link the comment if possible!

[@animer.3243]

Can you talk about Wahijo and Hinata and what is the connection between them? Thank you

[@letsgetfluffy3138]

@@animer.3243 He already has a video on that

[@Shazman29]

I love haikyuu and your videos. I was just wondering, are you planning on making a video on my hero academia, especially lemillion? Anyways keep up the good work

[@giorgossonic]

will you make a video about hinata from this match,i havent been so emotila after watching him play in the second half of the match it was like his passion reached a new high.After his receive i felt like he was untouchable to everyone with a smile so beatiful and at the same time scary of what he can really acomplice.I feel like we finally are starting to figure out his true potential

[@juliourbina4149]

@@giorgossonic On that moment, i felt that that was the moment where hinata's talent finally started to bloom. He did not only read the complex strategy of Osamu/Atsumu, but notice that Aran was not prepared for that set (which was also low) and act on pure instict and intusion.

[@jadenblitz550]

Personally, I think Kita is the most ideal person. The concept of "whats the point of being nervous when you've practiced for it" is how I wish to live in the future.

[@1372AT]

bro i swear to god these little things make the difference im so glad I watched this anime

[@oriongirl6160]

Kita's by far the most basic yet most admirable person in the anime

[@lcp2425]

I´m gonna be honest with you, this is VERY idealistic. I´m not gonna say that there is no one like that in the real world, cause it might be, but I don´t think you need to be like that. Feeling a little bit nervous before important thing in your life is actually good for you, because it gives you more focus. The only problem is that people usually don´t control there emotions well, so they become way more anxious than they should. So don´t try to eliminate your anxiety, just accept it and keep it in control

[@treesaregreen]

i believe the hard part is the self-control to make your routine as healthy, focused, productive as possible, while still being appreciative. well.. the appreciation comes at the end, such as when he got his No.1 Jersey (role of captain): AKA having the self-control over your routine, the patience/resistance to stick with it until the reward/appreciation kicks in. AKA not having a short attention span. i know that doesn't translate well, but a short attention span is a telling result of the inability to focus on a task, especially tedious ones that Kita went through with every day. the emotional aspect comes after, and at That point, with That kind of daily foundation, it would be quite easy. you can disagree with me if you want: emotions are easier to control than your entire daily routine. Paulo's right in saying that it's better to identify and accept scenarios/emotions/reality and control/adapt from there. however the line "people usually don´t control there emotions well" just doesn't sit right with me. i know it may somehow be a great minority, but the people who Really Want to have awareness, acceptance and control over their routines/habits/emotions, all do it very well. as it showed us in the show, it's step by step. you don't have to work your ass off. it's not gonna suddenly happen over a week. all you need is the mindset of improving your foundation/routine and time. the strength of your control starts to strengthen like a muscle, the more you try and successfully control yourself, the better you get at it. (dopamine cycles kind of help with that.) suger, alcohol, maybe even coffee... theres all sorts of addictions/dependencies. dietary health, sanitary health, physical health, mental health, work, rest. to master the balance of all these aspects is of course difficult. but with all the time you have until death, it is a lax journey... once you're used to it, it is as simple as 'living life'.

[@CallMeAi]

That's why I find him so relatable, because that is the same thought process I have. I rarely get nervous for things like exams, tests, interviews and so on, because that's exactly what I always remind myself.

[@Allen-qs2xr]

I just want to say this again. Hinata literally cycles over a mountain daily just to go to school and play volleyball.

[@kamarulnurhan5153]

Or he should go to school no matter what ?

[@BrenoGV12]

@@kamarulnurhan5153 yeah, but he chose to go to karasuno instead of to a closer school just to play volleyball where the little giant played

[@shamelessshadow707]

@@BrenoGV12 :')

[@arnau7231]

Pft. My grandpa went up a volcano.

[@ruairicollier1746]

@@arnau7231 that’s nothing I equip my flying potion and I have 5 minutes to get to school from England to Australia

[@justmyopinion79]

I had no fucking idea that Kita's speech could even be applied to Oikawa like that lmao I have ascended

[@ranker5426]

It feels like that every time I watch one of Alec’s vids 💀

[@deltabeast8132]

tonpa pfp XD but ikr

[@CringeAnimePFP]

You have ascended from rookie crusher to strongest hxh character

[@soccerstuff8071]

Tonpa!!

[@peterwagner958]

i got that but this guy took it to a whooooooooolllleeeeee nother level

[@davidfrecces3579]

"Everyone is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid" - Albert Einstein

[@rsarin18]

One of my favorite quotes

[@standowner6979]

"I never said that." - Albert Einstein

[@davidfrecces3579]

@@standowner6979 Really??? lol! Quick research points in your favor. Looks like I have to deeply fact check everything now a days. Thanks for pointing this out to me. Regardless, I still love the quote.

[@kool4209]

Except everyone isn't a genius just as effort doesn't equal reward. Just look at any competition, all those people who put in the blood, sweat and tears to leave empty handed.

[@mordredvonumbra154]

@@kool4209 Because talented people work hard aswell. Weird people believe that they dont. Somehow. Talent multiplies your effort in what you are doing. Thus a genius has to keep up with others to be above them and guarantee their succes. You can be an ordinary joe and get to be very good at something through effort alone. But that is not enough to be one of the best.

[@whoooshme8898]

It's ironic how Kita is called a robot when he's probably the most human among these monsters

[@rajenlenka7806]

You know Monsters are also build ...I say build not born...they are build through seer perseverance.. remember that

[@xostarzzyee]

@@rajenlenka7806 *Sheer lmao

[@zackgeorgefamily3213]

@@rajenlenka7806 built*

[@biecesofreeses]

​@@xostarzzyeeesl bro, mad cause he cooked in a language he's not even familiar with

[@coffeepuppo6753]

Kita is slowly becoming my favorite character in Haikyuu. At this point I can't decide between Sugawara and Kita. Both of them know they lack the so called "talent" but both are mature and disciplined simply because they know the value of hard work. They're similar in that neither of them play volleyball to quote, "get ahead in life" they simply do it because they love it. They play it because they want to stand on the court with their friends and they rejoice when they see their teammates playing and experiencing volleyball to the max. I love and appreciate both characters so much.

[@ehariharan9320]

I feel the same with Tanaka. He isn't exceptional, but at the same time is an absolute beast.

[@benl.4577]

@@ehariharan9320 Tanaka was always my favorite. His mentality and sheer willpower is what makes him so dangerous. Plus, he's the best senpai.

[@chalklover2196]

I just feel like you can't choose a favourite in Haikyuu but my heart tells me I love Kita

[@evamariegapulan3510]

When kita said in the end that he wanted to be able to show off how cool his teammates are, it actually made me think of suga bcs they're also incredibly similar in that aspect. In my opinion, suga is the one who believes in karasuno's strength the most. He's the one who knows exactly how strong all of his teammates are, both attributed by him being a senior and by the times he's been in the sidelines watching them. Both kita and suga are so proud of their teams because they wholeheartedly believe their members are strong, and they fight on the court for another chance to show the world exactly that.

[@calyx9772]

kita is the gucci version of mama sugawara

[@piperwhitsitt7716]

“Hard work beats talent when talent doesn't work hard.” -Tim Notke, a high school basketball coach.

[@mordredvonumbra154]

"No person with talent who aims to achieve will not work hard.". Every thinking person. "Not all who have worked hard achieved but all who achieved worked hard.".

[@edwinpoon]

@@mordredvonumbra154 yup, but reality kicks people hard because majority of people who worked hard dont achieve much yet those who inherited much from people who achieved dont need to work hard. Sports is a poor facade of life as it is a natural meritocracy leaning heavily towards hard work; even Stef Curry who 'inherited' his father's long range skills has to shoot thousands of 3-pointers during practice just to achieve ~50% 3-pt accuracy.

[@The_Jazziest_Coffee]

@@edwinpoon maybe that's why sports is so romanticised because of its nature of 'hard work' on one side which glorifies fairness, but also 'talent' which glorifies the idealised idea of inherent value and innate gifts combine that with luck, and a touch of popularity and culture and you can sort of see why sports is such a phenomenon

[@amai-w8f]

@@mordredvonumbra154 Most of the time you will not surpass people that are naturally better than you at a sport, but it's not impossible. Many factors count when these type of stuff are on the line, if you are mentally ill enough to keep pushing always thinking you can reach them you can MAYBE awaken talent (non physical ones) and surpass some of the talented ones. While you may not surpass them ever, the possibility is never zero as long as you are crazy enough.

[@hopesilver5132]

furudate thought he could make Oikawa the secret main character of Haikyuu and I wouldn't notice.

[@kulhrada6900]

You can say that about most characters in haikyuu

[@toruoikawa8347]

Furudate literally ended the manga in Oikawa's birthday and made him the final boss. At this point im questioning if his being subtle about it

[@TrianaNero]

Kita "Furudate's accidental banger" Shinsuke is something I will never get over, it's just some new level. Furudate's skills and outlook end up elevating event those characters that they didn't expect to carry as much weight and substance as they do. Marvelous work with this video, thank you so much! "A concept that is striking through its simplicity" - such a wonderful way to describe Haikyuu!! in general, because in the end, so many ideas and concepts from the story are something we were aware of or at least heard of before, but the presentation, once again, elevates it and allows to truly /feel/ it instead of just /reading/ it.

[@Aleczandxr]

As Washijou likes to say - "Simple is best." :)

[@esetbulguch703]

Triana, seeing you on the different social media makes me so happy for some reason 🤭

[@roycema]

Simple is strong

[@m1yanz]

Even as a manga reader, I don’t think I truly understood Oikawa’s character and growth before this analysis. Thanks so much for making this video

[@Aleczandxr]

Glad I could help!

[@donbilligatti3004]

Alec helped me realize Oikawa is my favorite Character😁

[@larreanor5174]

You are speaking on the behalf of most of the haikyuu watchers

[@danielmendoza5742]

@@Aleczandxr wondering if u could analyze kisa from kurokos or midoriam I love the characters and I think the world could use Somone to dive into them the way u do also ur videos are amazing

[@yuvanmar42]

*Spoiler Alert* This ties into Hoshiumis declaration 'the world is unfair yet it's fair' when talking about how hard work was the secret to his 'talent'

[@Aleczandxr]

I dunno if you noticed but I said that exact line in the video as a bit of an easter egg for manga readers, haha.

[@letsgetfluffy3138]

Hoshiumi was also a late bloomer, he wasn't always amazing, but kept working hard. He was short, and wasn't especially great or special at first. I believe unlike Hinata, he didn't start as some crazy speed high jump super stamina player, or with any other crazy thing. Yet now he is seen as a little giant, some sort of godlike player.

[@yuvanmar42]

@@Aleczandxr Oh hahah I didn't but that's a nice reference

[@izmyna9701]

Lets Get Fluffy Hinata didn’t really start off as a “crazy speed, high jump, super stamina player” either he never actually got to play proper volleyball if anything he started off the latest he got to where he was by practicing by himself and using the people around him as help he quite literally learned to jump at a such high caliber because he used the walls and asked his friends to set for him and since they weren’t volleyball players they always gave him high tosses he only started doing decent receives during the inarizaki and nekoma games. Hinata is possibly one of the most disadvantaged players in the whole show he yearned for the sport but he had no way to play and neither the “build and height”.

[@letsgetfluffy3138]

@@izmyna9701 I disagree with that partly. Although he worked very hard, I believe he is naturally very athletic and a quick learner. He didn't get to play that much before high school but quickly learned and became a strong player. It's also hinted at how athleticism runs through is family, as his little sister is first at everything in gym class. I mean no way how you twist or turn it, Hinata was not a late bloomer. Yes he had a big disadvantage that I do agree with, but the fact that he managed to get past that so quickly shows that he isn't really normal. Tbf though, I guess Hinata didn't have much else to do than train his body when he couldn't play, he worked very hard. But he was shining and different ever since his debut, something Hoshiumi was not.

[@ChibiMalzahar]

I really think that why this is why the final point vs Seijoh (and that match) is so iconic. Oikawa's point is *arguably* the single most iconic panel in the series. There have been crazier sets, there have been moments as impactful. But THAT character, on THAT team, in THAT moment, is simply beautiful. It's no wonder why Oikawa is so popular, and why his quote is so memorable. His journey, as much as Hinata and Kageyama's, **IS** Haikyuu.

[@prinnie02]

Just reading this comment made me emotional all over again lol, Oikawa really is such a well-crafted and inspirational character

[@TiniestKelp]

Definitely. This is further supported in the final chapter. As Oikawa, unlike most of these other characters, hasn't even been to Nationals. In this sense, he is an ultimate underdog

[@agenthal]

Oikawa's journey is the most satisfying imo

[@ChibiMalzahar]

@@agenthal I nearly died reading that last chapter that man kept us caring till the very end

[@walkersikorski]

I’d argue Tsukki’s roar is most iconic. Set point. Culmination of his whole arc up to that point.

[@7nage]

"That quote" is the single most influential series of words that i try to live up to in my life right now. "Ordinary" characters are the best

[@7nage]

Also, the audio quality and editing on this one is exceptional, great job alec! 20ksub squad

[@comebacksarecool2834]

Yep I love Yamaguchi because hes ordinary but still tries his best to compete

[@PetarBladeStrok]

100% agree. This match was something special.

[@Capt_Treibholz]

It was.. It is my absolute favorite match since I read the Manga and I was absolutely terrified that they were going to fuck it up in the anime esp with the new animation. But they really came through for me and delivered this absolutely stunning piece of art 😍

[@jotainfilms]

@@Capt_Treibholz I thought that they did fuck it up in the anime since the animation was so bad

[@Capt_Treibholz]

@@jotainfilms some yeah but the truly big scenes were all just so f*cking good animated imo

[@HariPrasad-mn9ys]

Föfgö , I think they only messed two episodes and even I felt bad , but two bad animated ep doesn’t make up to amazing tanaka cross shot , the Hinayana receive , the nishinoya and kinoshita development and the amazing Miya Atsumu serve.

[@LeagueOfLegendsQc]

@@jotainfilms What is there to complain about?

[@t0kki_tokki]

I felt this feeling when Bokuto first mentioned that, "It is hard, but it's not impossible", during the summer camp, but then it was solidified during that one moment Kita pronounced his views on things. I may have cried so hard as I was watching that episode because I was taken back to Oikawa's insecurities and how he realized he can change in the most unfortunate timing as the game ended in favor of Karasuno. I am originally a fan of this series but I fell even harder after the 4th Season. There's just so much care put into everyone's character and they all made sense. It is definitely one of the shows I will engrave into my heart.

[@catperson4540]

Wai t till season 5 and we will fall even harder.

[@t0kki_tokki]

@@catperson4540 i can't wait for July 2021 ㅠ.ㅠ

[@catperson4540]

@@t0kki_tokki yeah me too but I don't know where to watch ;(

[@castaside]

I have to say of all the people I've seen try and give their takes on Haikyuu, you probably understand and describe the series best. I feel like the way you described Oikawa's character does so much justice to him. Most people just think of him as someone who is childish and makes excuses while failing to comprehend the depths to his insecurities and how they come about. Everything you've said about Oikawa and Kita in this video I could resonate to on a personal level so thankyou.

[@Aleczandxr]

You're very welcome, and thank you for saying so!

[@castaside]

@RushilYea he was kind of quick on his judgement regarding Oikawa. He didn't understand the character well but again Oikawa isn't a character that everyone can relate to.

[@stef3831]

When Tanaka start showing his inner toughts and said that even if he thinks that he's great 95% of the time there is always 1 moment he feels truly medicore. That phrase hit hard and it actually tackles the same topic and that's probably how Oikawa feels aswell.

[@darkrinji]

My neck is aching after this analysis. I was nodding way too much. Excellent work sir.

[@Aleczandxr]

Cheers.

[@darkrinji]

@@Aleczandxr You may just have singlehandedly raised Kita's popularity/importance on the polls. If there was one word that you could use to describe/define this character, what would you go for?

[@seanpule266]

Haha turned into Takeda.

[@notaname1332]

@@darkrinji I know you were asking him but I have a really good word to describe kita: stoic (as in stoicism)

[@kenquiroz7863]

Lol I only did that once and my head hurts already

[@reneeli8545]

you bring up an interesting point about “the process” - people may start out their volleyball journeys at different levels of aptitude or take different paths to the top, but as long as they put the hard work in, they will inevitably achieve similar greatness. i think this really contradicts the initially-cynical perspective that genius trumps hard work - the idea that oikawa first seems to believe, although furudate does an excellent job of making this paradigm shift during the inarizaki match feel completely natural and nearly indiscernible. i particularly loved your analysis on kita; his quiet diligence and his pure admiration for the “monsters” he calls teammates make him such a refreshing character to watch. while he doesn’t hold the same ambitions for volleyball as other characters, kita’s journey towards becoming captain is both emotionally touching and a well-timed reminder that hard work does yield its own rewards (something that he ponders with aran in that flashback). kita’s perspective provides the crux of the significance that the inarizaki match has in the greater context of haikyuu. also, the montage of ushiwaka, bokuto, and hinata during kita’s speech was masterful. gave me actual chills. as always, thank you for the excellent video!

[@TrianaNero]

It's actually really interesting, because Furudate themselves claimed that it was /them/ who went for the "typical" talent VS skill dynamics and patterns between Kageyama and Oikawa, "taking responsibility" for it and then countering it through Kita and through the coaches' words about Kageyama during the Youth camp (from the guidebook interview).

[@jazzy4164]

Exactly. Thank you. Most people really don't realise that Oikawa thinking that way initially was a flawed way of thinking... And the series doesn't endorse this idea at all that genius is something that is from birth.

[@no.ronnie]

Kita is a criminally underrated character. Thanks for this.

[@akritiishere]

Even though Furudate Sensei himself said that at the beginning he wrote Oikawa is the excellent type and that Kageyama is the genius type and left it to readers and then later on while working on Inarizaki vs Karasuno match, he actually put what he meant by Talent; That no one is born with it, I still think initially leaving this grey definition of Talent was really necessary for Tooru's character growth. While Kageyama and Ushijima had his family members in VB already which might have served as an early introduction for their game sense for VB. Both Shoyo and Oikawa were influenced by someone else they saw on TV. Kita's speech is very clear about Talent but I personally did like Oikawa's character approach. Most of the people that we encounter in daily lives will be saying that they don't have any talent so it was a relatable idea. I loved seeing Shoyo and Tooru become someone they truly aspired to be because of many mountains they had to climb but I also am not taking away anything from Kageyama and Ushijima . Thank you for showing extra Love for Kita's character also.

[@katara2021]

Furudate's gender isn't confirmed. It's better to use they or just sensei when referring to them. I'm not trying to be nitpicky but I don't like how the western fans have just picked a gender for them. In Japanese print Sensei is referred with neutral nouns so no one actually knows.

[@akritiishere]

@@katara2021 I am not from West. And I have read that SJ usually uses *Him/He* to address *them* that's why I went with *He/Him* for ease but I will take care of it from next time. Much Thanks!

[@katara2021]

@@akritiishere Ah thanks for responding politely. And yes I should have been more clearer in my comment. One of the reasons that a lot non Japanese fans use he is because the English translation of their interviews and stuff uses he for some reason. It's easier to be gender neutral in some Asian languages like Japanese then in English so maybe that's why it started. I mean the chances of sensei being a guy are pretty high but they must have a reason for specifically using neutral pronouns to refer to themselves. Just wish more fans could respect that. Thanks for taking my words into consideration. Really sorry if I was rude. Take care and stay safe

[@ranchhoddas7353]

Finally someone picked on their families also. Its always really important to consider where everyone actually started. Level 1 and Level 100 cannot progress at same pace as All Might said.

[@katara2021]

@@ranchhoddas7353 Ikr. People keep spamming the comments even now that hinata is a bad player without kageyama etc etc. And I'm like just give him more time. The way lev and hyakuzawa and kogenawa are getting patience to develop, hinata deserves it too. And so does Oikawa. And they don't nearly have the same amount of guidance either. Even Ukai said it in the beginning of season 4 that while they way they are using hinata right then is good for the team, it is also stifling hinata's growth. Sensei is so good at representing different kinds of players and their circumstances.

[@cuteboiji]

I actually almost cried when you started talking about Kita-senpai. I fell in love with him very quickly after his backstory episodes and every action he took on the court solidified my love for him. I could not quite understand why, but his existence really touched me. Thank you for putting into words what I could not, and I can finally articulate the eloquence of his character to others in my life.

[@Aleczandxr]

My pleasure, Kita is a special character.

[@upg5147]

The best thing about Haikyuu is seeing that one team is a villain and everyone is doing this for their own reasons. These aren't just stepping stones but people with their own hopes and dreams and we as the audience get to decide how we feel about them. And of course knowing with a new season of Haikyuu comes more videos from yours truly. Love you man, keep it up!

[@animusswtor4822]

Personally, Haikyuu To The Top was my anime of the year for 2020, and I'm gonna be honest it's mostly because of the incredible stretch of the last 4-5 episodes which were just insane. This is how you write an arc that has so many paralles to the previous ones but never feels repetitive in any way, shape or form. The payoff for the character development that's been built up over the last 3 1/2 season was just so amazing, I was on the edge of my seat most of the time and completely speechless after the matchpoint ended.

[@sasharenee5343]

the last few episodes were lit

[@Nathahollic]

"The world is both fair and unfair." *shows Hoshiumi* Me: *cries is manga*

[@meleronnef8411]

I just read that and maaaaaaaaaan :'(

[@elliecochrane2288]

@@meleronnef8411 what happened?

[@meleronnef8411]

@@elliecochrane2288 Read it and find out

[@justrihart8341]

I cried and still not moving on But after hinata met oikawa, finally i feel better

[@kulhrada6900]

@@elliecochrane2288 he died

[@ajbarsanti]

The Inarizaki match is very deep writing. With respect to Kita, there is even a reproach of his mindset baked into the story, which is why Daichi prevails over him - having both the diligence mindset as well as the "one step forward" mindset. The entire match is structured like Karasuno playing against themselves, seeing if they are capable of evolving. Inarizaki are framed as the ultimate version of Karasuno before the loss to Aoba Johsai - this is emphasized with the final point, particularly the close-up of "We Don't Need The Memories". If Karasuno still held that mindset, they would never have beaten Inarizaki, or Aoba Johsai before that. Instead, a combination of relentlessly pushing forward and a careful curation of your past allows them to take one step further than Inarizaki did.

[@mateaomazic1390]

This comment is what I was waiting for in the video! (nevertheless it's still a great video) I feel like that Daichi vs Kita scene is very important and too often overlooked so I'm glad to see someone else payed attention to it. :)

[@The_Jazziest_Coffee]

absolutely amazing.

[@kingkongmalunggay]

@@mateaomazic1390 they both have this protective leadership for their respective teams, but the striking difference between them was Kita protects by being there to save them when his teammates make mistakes, while Daichi protects his teammates by assuring and enacting that he fights with them as well, making his minset more on offensive side than Kita's mindset being on the preventive side, and we know which has a better opportunity for scoring. I am not saying one is better than the other. It really depends on the situation they were in. Even Daichi has become a Kita during the Jozenji and the early stages of Wakunan match.

[@xviinaichi3793]

It's still crazy to me that Atsumu said the same exact thing Kageyama said in their first match against Aoba johsai. That was such a strong parallel to display the growth and progression Kageyama and Hinata had. But the match also displays the growth of the whole karasuno team but even the opponents team. I love this match and series so much.

[@darkrinji]

When you get some time do you mind pointing out the quote that was used?

[@xviinaichi3793]

@@darkrinjiAtsumu during the last point: "This postition, This timing, This angle... it's perfect! " Kageyama during the 1st aoba johsai match last point: "In this postition, with this timing, this angle... it's dead on!"

[@darkrinji]

@@xviinaichi3793 Thats the one! It slipped my mind. Thanks.

[@Devil-ig7kl]

@@xviinaichi3793 and both were stopped

[@yb3830]

I adore Shinsuke Kita so much. He’s the personification of everything I’ve felt during the time I was a musician: repetition, discipline, and just because it makes me feel good and happy. His character opened my eyes to newer ideas. I’m really sad that he is ignored by a large portion of the fandom, even after he got his episodes.

[@retheply8092]

Haikyuu is genuinely THE BEST sports anime out there. The depth of all the characters, the way they were explored, and even the relationships between these characters are so beautifully crafted and thought out.

[@nicholasbodo4327]

This may be the greatest video essay on Haikyuu I have ever seen and it comes from the man who introduced me to this incredible series.

[@skyheyday]

Manga spoilers!! . . . . . . . . Oikawa's journey as an athlete is basically summed up with this line he said at an interview in timeskip "Monster Generation? They're just stepping stones for me." He used to think those people were unreachable goals and deemed himself for it all the time. Man, Oikawa really grew up. Proud is an understatement

[@kshfqn4986]

Fr tho. I feel so proud for him✨

[@JoBhavesh]

Ma man literally said your biggest challenge will be me in all japan team's face! he might have a curse of being ordinary but man is a man of focus confidence and sheer f*cking will

[@juIceGoD14]

@@JoBhavesh John Wick quote, a man of culture.

[@qonda7452]

omfg i just noticed that omfg

[@swirlyful]

Deemed himself?

[@prinnie02]

I was already getting emotional over the Kita discussion and theN OF COURSE YOU LINKED IT BACK TO OIKAWA AHHH my poor poor heart. I love how you address their seemingly contrasting philosophies becoming tangential and also the allusions to future events. Furudate really is such a master of characters/thematic connection and I love how your videos appreciate and summarize that so neatly!

[@fanus8655]

"The World is fair and unfair at the same time" -Certain Little Giant

[@yoursteak5215]

Facts

[@ranchhoddas7353]

The world is a cruel place but it is a beautiful place also. - Some Ackermann in some other Anime.

[@isagiyoichi5207]

@@ranchhoddas7353 Levi dancho!

[@jonathansong855]

I absolutely love it when Kita talks to his teammates about when they say Atsumu was "born talented" I hate it when people say "You're so talented" That discredits all of the hard work that person has put in. Kita said it right. "It's rude." It absolutely is so rude to discredit one's effort, one's passion and time that they choose to perfect their craft. To become the best, it isn't easy. This is I say "Keep up the hard work" versus "You're so talented."

[@kamrankambang7953]

True i didnt get my skills since birth. I worked my ass of for 15 years honing it. I dont like it when people say im good because i have talent. Im not special because of luck, im special because you didnt wana work your ass like me. Dont discredit my hard work.

[@StarlightTrail3]

Doesn't talent help make hard work less hard? Don't some people have a much easier time persevering than others? Some people who are the best at what they do have put less time into their work and still managed to be in a league of their own. Either that or they just have high conscientiousness and actually have follow-through and can get more hard work done. Sure, talent can't replace hard work, but it does give it the batteries.

[@StarlightTrail3]

@@kamrankambang7953 Not everyone can work hard like you. That doesn't mean they don't want to be capable of such a feat.

[@doppio3505]

@@StarlightTrail3 talent multiples the hard work

[@LiddellChan]

“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.”

[@jspr1te529]

What I also loved about the Inarizaki match was that, while it wasn’t exactly outright confirmed, I’d make a guess and say that the Twins’ minus tempo was more similar to the version 1, the one Kageyama and Hinata used, but lost with, against Seijoh in season 1. Them managing to beat Inarizaki kind of sends a message that yes, they did indeed manage to progress even further through the hard work they put in improving their quick.

[@Aleczandxr]

Yep, that's definitely what was insinuated through the final point.

[@markomilo9580]

i don't know why but tears started slowly flowing down my cheeks halfway thru for some reason. Incredible incredible video

[@Aleczandxr]

Thank you!

[@Ann-cm1vx]

to me, there are multiple time where haikyuu just blew my mind, elevating the story from amazing to masterful ballboy arc, kita shinsuke, hoshiumi and kamomedai match, chapter 387 my expectations were high before watching haikyu, and it just threw me off guard on how it surpasses my expectations, becoming one of my most favourite pieces of media ever

[@unknownuser1411]

I really like keita's monologue, lots of people neglects that one person sacrifice lots of time and effort just to get their maximum potential.

[@gailstorm0817]

This explanation is so great and accurate. You see, I have a cousin who's a scholar. She wasn't before but due to sad and unexpected circumstances she was going to enroll in a different school but she was given a scholarship because she was a great and valuable volleyball player. (She became the captain on her last year just like Kita) In her case, she had to maintain her grades for her to maintain her scholarship. She wasn't the smartest student nor was she the best player in her team but what she had was a great study habit and consitency. Every single night she studies, reads and memorize things and during games she practices until she gets it. If she makes a mistake she starts over. She graduated with what was supposed to be with honors. But some bitch had some tantrum and well, it was upsetting for her and for our entire family. Well anyway, she's happy now with a husband and a baby on the way. She was my tutor too, so she helped me a lot. To summarize...consistentcy and discipline can help you a loooot.

[@zsaurgaming6700]

Honestly upon looking back at the final rally of the Karasuno vs Seijoh match I always came to the conclusion that it wasn't resignation but rather a realization, however one that came too late. After the flashback and Oikawa talking about making his talent bloom, he manages to make the super fast and long set up from outside the court, the kind of play that really only kageyama would have been able to make at points before that, indicating at least to me that he had realized he may actually be capable of greater heights if he doesn't limit himself to trying to work within self imposed restraints, "trying things from 1-10" instead of A-Z or denser 10's as kita puts it. In that sense as well he is able to from the back of the court read where Hinata is going to spike it and prepares to receive it, only missing it because it tips off of mad dog's hand. On top of that, on a rewatch I found it interesting that during the confrontation between Kageyama, Hinata and Ushijima, Ushijima refers to Oikawa's ability to draw out the absolute best in his players as a talent in and of itself, one that Oikawa doesn't seem to realize is completely unique to him in the anime so far. Very few can understand their teammates on as deep a level as he can, even if they are more technically able like kageyama.

[@prinnie02]

This is also the impression I got. Love the note about ushijima’s words too!

[@kittyarchon]

at the time, oikawa was the only character in haikyuu who used to draw a spiker’s full potential. But that’s exactly the development we see in kageyama during the practice after hinata’s ball boy arc. Kageyama was frustrated by atsumu’s comment about him being a goody-two shoes who adjusted pleased his spikers instead of being strict in pushing his spikers to their full potential. And in the practice at karasuno we see him finally demanding his teammates to get rid of their bad habits tho in asahi’s case, kageyama didn’t realize he was trying a new method. When hinata crowns him and his teammates accept him as he is, kageyama finally overcomes his past. Atsumu had expected kageyama to be a setter like oikawa since kageyama was known as the king of the court back in the day. That’s why atsumu called him a goody-two shoes when he was disappointed to see kageyama’s new state/wasted potential after his teammates at kita ichi abandoned him in a match. The fact that atsumu realises what he needs to do as a setter (draw out the potential in his spikers) shows that atsumu _is_ also another setter like oikawa in the making. He does push his teammates along with his crazy reliable sets. We know that because we’re shown atsumu setting to kageyama and for the first time kageyama was seen to be having fun and felt like he somehow got better at spiking. But that was thanks to Atsumu’s toss! Which means, Oikawa, Atsumu and later kageyama all grow to become the setter of Ushijima’s description.

[@latima123ify]

Hinata purposely aimed off of mad dogs fingers though which makes it even crazier because im pretty sure that oikawa knew that but still managed to get there.

[@Limpass610]

Its not a talent unique to him, atsumu does that as well, and kageyama is touching that level. Its not a talent HOWEVER its his talent. He views kageyama's ability to pin point set as a talent, Ushijimas powerful spike as something special. When iwaizumi told him that this is a 6 on 6 sport Oikawa decides that his fighting ground against these monsters would be his teamates. "Get the best out of everyone to beat the blessed". So he does 1-20 instead of 1-10, a to z, tooth and nail, sweat amd tears to hone, what he thought was his only weapon, to be on the court without realising this is how you make talent bloom. Like kita said People you see as genius does that in every aspect of what they view they can use. And oikawa did it just in the hopes of beating the blessed instead on focussing what else can he hone

[@ananyasharma7463]

Yeah, I always thought that, its not that oikawa is untalented but his talent lies elsewhere. For kageyama it maybe in the accuracy of his toss, and for oikawa it lies in his ability to read opponents and teammates. Its only that one skill is easier to see and gauge in a quantifiable way and the other is not. Even before the series ended, I always felt that oikawa being untalented thing is only in his head. And as much as his mindset might have held him back, his sheer diligence and consistent hardwork to move forward despite thinking he is not that talented is what saved him. As much as he was insecure he still believed in himself enough to not give up and keep trying achieve his dreams. And as much oikawa comes across as petty and childish, how can anyone not admire and respect such an inspirational character. Very few people even in real life can follow their own path without any regrets for the choices they made, like not going to shiratorizawa.

[@Kiwikick238]

Kita's character hit hard for me and especially after we find out where he is in the future it just warms my heart. his outlook on things is so simple and strong we can all learn from it

[@kanachiaki]

I feel that everything you said can be applied to the art journey as well; art and sports are usually compared when it comes to mind attitude and discipline and hard work etc. As an artist, when I feel discouraged or frustrated, I always turn to HQ for an answer and it never fails me!

[@soccerstuff8071]

I didn't comment when I first watched, but this really struck a chord with me. Shed a few tears. Haikyuu is so amazing, people who hate it just hate that it's so beloved.

[@CarAmeL624]

The growth of Tanaka, Kageyama and Hinata, as well as Kita's back story in this match are the biggest highlights for me. That cut shot by Tanaka! That awesome receive by Hinata! That receive and high pass by Hinata to give the team time to reset!! That BLOCK by Hinata and Kageyama!!! Such special moments. Made me so proud 😢😭😭😭

[@ronninikaarlowe7674]

This was honestly so well deconstructed and articulated. Many thanks for putting in this hard poetic work and opening up the beautiful subtext and depth of these storylines. Kita also blew me away, out of nowhere, and changed my life just that little bit more. I was shook at the powerful simplicity. His words & Oikawa's story were the push I needed to get out of a meaningless hole for the last several months, and your perspective on it all also helped cement these concepts further. It's a part of me forever now. Anyway, thanks again. Favorited vid. Much love ~ .:*::....

[@Aleczandxr]

You're very welcome, I'm so glad you found it so valuable and enjoyable.

[@quake9213]

your points about Oikawa's talent speech and Kita's counter made me realize how theres a character who acknowledges this. Im still halfway into the video so idk if u mention this yourself Manga spoilers for any anime only reading!! in the final arc there's a chapter where Sakusa asks Ushijima how he got so good. Ushijima replys saying how he practices a lot and then pauses and says he's lucky. I think right the next chapter we learn how ushijima didnt do well at the world stage and he talks about a kid calling him lame to Tendou (who laughs and tells him to become a star lol) and then the whole bit with iwaizumi happens and we see Ushijima completely discarding his old weapon in hopes of mastering a new and formidable one. I think this along with ushijima telling his father "Thank you for protecting my gift" really cements the whole point of Kita's speech. now i'll continue on watching the rest. love your videos btw!

[@Aleczandxr]

Yeah definitely! I just wanted to keep this video approachable for people who haven't read the manga though.

[@reneeli8545]

@Trashthlete i totally agree! i think this circles back to kita’s speech about players like the miya twins trying a “denser or more effective ten” or “trying everything from a to z” instead of one to ten. the best players can’t just rely on their natural assets or even just mindless effort to become good, but they have to be creative and consciously learn how to exploit those assets in innovative ways.

[@reneeli8545]

@Trashthlete 100%. in my eyes, kuroko no basket is just an adrenaline fest meant to hype up the audience - which, it admittedly does pretty well - but in terms of depth of characterization and storytellling with real-world implications, haikyuu is leaps and bounds ahead of knb. well, that’s not to say that i don’t have fond memories of both shows!

[@nataliabeltran710]

The first thing I did was give this video a like, I love the analysis and perspectives you propose in all the videos I've seen. Your video on Oikawa is one of my favorites, I remember that you commented on that video saying what you where presenting in it was not the definitive view on hard work and talent presented by the manga. So I really appreciate that fact that you mention that shift in perspective on this video. It truly shows how dedicated and thoughtful you are when creating them.

[@Aleczandxr]

I'm glad you appreciate that! It's always important to make note of when things aren't quite as we assumed them to be in stories.

[@easschung9442]

In terms of writing, this match has the best final point in the series. Sorry that's unrelated lol but just had to mention it

[@derpymule7977]

I generally prefer all 3 of the games that come after Inarizaki, mostly because the first two and a half sets felt less exciting, but everything on from The Receive was one of the best experiences I’ve ever had with manga. The ending was just incredible all the way through.

[@paternozzo]

@@derpymule7977 yea, this match was godlike, but vs nekoma is the best one in the series hands down

[@xuapril32]

Loved this analysis! I really think these "monsters" all have one defining talent - their unwavering love for volleyball and willingness to put work into it, no matter what. Remember when Osamu says to Atsumu, "I think you love volleyball just a bit more than me" - it is Atsumu's fierce love for volleyball that pushes him to work harder than anyone else, even his twin. Same thing for Kageyama - we're shown from a young age that he didn't really care about what new video game or whatever all his classmates were preoccupied with, he wanted to play volleyball every day and worked hard at it for a long long time. When Hinata is struck by watching the little giant that one time, he tries his hardest to learn volleyball despite being the only one in the club, begging his friends and practicing alone every day. And when he finally gets the chance to be on a real volleyball team in high school, his years of yearning turn into him working extremely hard to catch up and be willing to spike any ball. And he's constantly thinking of ways he can get improve, like during the youth camp when he acknowledges that he still has so much to learn, and also what he decides to do after graduation to get better at volleyball. They may have been born with some natural gifts, like Hinata's athletic ability, but it is their constant hard work driven by their love for volleyball that makes them so good.

[@randy6177]

I couldn't have written it better, I totally agree with you. The root of this so called "talent" is passion. You have to love what you do to reach those heights. It demands so much dedication that it's almost impossible to do if you aren't a little obsessed about it.

[@ShadowOOPER]

Man it's like you articulate exactly what I feel in some of the most astonishing ways that it's scary but fascinating.

[@galaxydust16]

This reminds me of a quote from Yuzuru Hanyu (2x olympic gold figure skater): "Efforts will lie, but will never be in vain."

[@394seed5]

*i can’t believe i just fell in love with this series and its characters more*

[@safwatsameer6217]

Oikawa toru, a character that I admire. As I am a very ordinary spiker who desires to be the best, to me he is the most realistic, human, relatable character in the series. His arc might be over. But his presence will always be felt.

[@marlom7882]

I was hardly ever interested in sports series before but that was before I got addicted to blue lock. I’m willing to give your haikyuu videos a watch now

[@lazndora2026]

Yo when are we getting blue lock anime adaption??

[@marlom7882]

@@lazndora2026 I hope it doesn’t tbh the fucking fujoshis will raid this fanbase in no time

[@avishkarghadge509]

Knb is not that good overall if you have time go watch else you wont miss to much Haikyuu is GOAT of sport animr

[@chrispybaconrules]

The greatest power of Haikyuu isn't the fact it presents a struggle to become great, it's the fact it constantly presents the struggle to become a better version of yourself. With the exception of Kageyama (and perhaps, MAYBE Noya), all the players on the Kurosano team know they are not as naturally talented as other players they come up against. For Hinata, he KNOWS he will never be as tall or reach as high as some players but he is learning how he can be a better player regardless. They have individual goals and desires, sure, but at its heart it has a message of putting one foot in front of another and trying to make yourself better. Its why Kageyama is such a great foil for this concept - he is already so good but he knows he can't stand still. He has to keep improving. Not because he isn't good but because becoming better is the path he wants to take. I love it. The fact that you can be rooting for Kurosano and still fall in love with the opposition is also outstanding. I can't think of hardly another TV show which manages that.

[@basicwirdo736]

I loved this video! It was really well made (idk where to start complementing) ... and I also love Oikawa’s ark! But it came to my mind why the show is even better - the Kita/Aran scene. I absolutely 100% agree with Kita that we are a product of what we do every day! And if you want the top you have to take time honing a skill. And that taking a leap and doing your best every day is a talent in it self. And so on. BUT can we talk about Arans comment about ... (something about) if we need a reason to be happy. Like it seems Kita is insinuating, kind of that if you haven’t been doing those little things every day, you won’t feel achieved. Even if Kita is caring, and understands that it’s difficult to execute his philosophy.. Aran’s comment, and the teams reactions on him and their view of Kita as cold when they for instance saw that Kita never had gotten a bad grade proves something. “Failing? What is that?”. It proves that Kita’s mindset is different from the rest, but thats obviously okay. Then Aran untimely comments to Kitas philosophy by saying - if you’re happy you’re just happy, do you need a reason for it? It doesn’t necessarily have anything to do with how you treat your self, feelings in general such as happiness are not always explainable in “a process”. To Arans comment. Kita laughs. I think it proves that the show is saying: hey, it’s okay there are many outlooks on life that are valid. (Not just one) Haikyuu is so well made!

[@timcrnkovich4326]

yea by far my favorite part of this arc was the entire discussion of how the end goal isn't always gonna be to go pro, which i believe was further discussed in the final match of nationals. I just love this story. just now starting a reread. This show/manga just hugely improves upon rereads, which i feel like is the greatest thing you can say about a story. fight me idk

[@materla4102]

When I was watching the match I didn't thought much about Kita's words. I didn't have to. This is an ideology me and my social circle is keeping for a long time. I didn't thought about it as anything special. Not about sport but about other things like drawing. I'm a hobby artist and I may have some initial talent but the rest of it is just a hard work. The small steps you do and keep doing every day. I can't do a lot of things. Some people draw amazing stuff and I can't get human faces right. I can't draw naturally looking clothes. I can't do many things but I also can't give up on it since drawing is like an addiction for me. And that is the only talent I ever want to hear about. Everything else is an insult of the hard work we all put into it.

[@mordredvonumbra154]

. . . Thats wrong. No talent shall bloom without hard work. But not for each person who works hard a talent blooms. You can become very good at something without a lot of talent. You cant become one of the best without it. Talent is essentially an innate limit of your body and mind which you can reach with maximum effort and focus but wont go beyond. A passion and obsession are also talents in their own rights tbh. An expression of your passion is an expression of your mind. An expression of your mind is an expression of your brain. And your brain is made with certain limitations and capabilities which you cant go beyond. And i am afraid thats just pure science. Biology to be precise. Its not really debatable.

[@xynyee3988]

Kita was the reason why I was able to take up being a mc in my school competition and to be able to lead 3 different teams/club in my school. Because of the simple what you do daily and what you do in the past you could always repeat it so it doesn't need to be so worryingly. I have social anxiety and I am very shy so this makes me feel at ease. When I get nervous or unconfident before something I always think to myself just make it feels like going to the bathroom.

[@hantinexd]

kita shows up for 5 minutes an I forget all of my previous biases

[@SuperMono64]

Reasons like this is why I love Storytelling/Storytellers such as Furudate, who can make a character feel greater by one simple phrase or statement from a character in the future. I have always craved a series that made me feel that progress came with strenght of effort instead of "power of friendship". It always felt weird how in an anime about a *team* sport, the growth of individual character and how it affect the team growth is what make me love it more than any other shonen or sports anime

[@ishita8486]

underrated comment. you make the team shine instead of the team helping you shine first.

[@Kai.govender]

“We are the sum of our efforts” Rewatched this whole video just for that one quote

[@seekittycat]

Whenever any of my students complain how "it's impossible, I have no talent, I should just give up" or "omg I wish I was born talented like you" I just want them to listen to Kita's speech. It's honestly my favorite and Kita is goals. I wish I can explain how frustrating it is as a teacher to get a student who believes in talent without hard work. Cockiness, anxiety, depression, jealousy, pettiness, hurt, I just never find anything useful I can work with (I try to encourage pettiness at least for competitiveness, for my Tsuki like students lmao).

[@moonbyun3949]

I in all honesty cannot put into words how much I love Haikyuu, and how this show not only changed my outlook on life, enriched it, and re-contextualized the way I understand things, but also saved me from my almost absolute lack of hope for my life. Your videos always bring out the reasons I love the shows and characters I do and put them into the words I find so troubling to express. You truly are amazing in the way you create your content. Thank you for your awesome uploads!

[@Aleczandxr]

For some reason I can't find the comment in question anymore, but to whoever I was talking with about karma - I replied that I didn't imply the "reward" wording to be taken quite that literally, and that aside from that the parallels are quite easy to see even if it isn't as exact and abstract.

[@SuZhii]

Talent shouldn't sway you away from working hard, it should be the guide for where u put ur hard work in

[@AkiraN19]

_But most of all it became a celebration more than anything else. ... The gauntlet is thrown and the dance begins._ Wow. How dare you put everything that makes me so emotional about this match into such simple and perfect words.

[@kylebenedictgabrido6720]

Efforts will soon bloom into a talent, but talent alone without the efforts is fruitless and useless. Geniuses are not born nor made instantly, they are crafted by time, effort and dedication. Being special is a gift, it's up to you if you'll develop that gift into something more.

[@VolleyPoke]

This video is just on another level my friend!🙏 As someone who has pursued this sport my entire life, and has a freaking tattoo that symbolizes Oikawa and even says “instinct is something you polish” in Japanese, its like you know how to make my emotions jump out of my body. Never give up, never believe this is the limit of your abilities. Thank you for these videos seriously!

[@Aleczandxr]

Delighted to hear that, you're very welcome!

[@natriac.6092]

How come an anime teaches me more in life than any educational system I've entered...?! Isn't this mind-blowing ? I just realized that I failed my exam because I knew that I would fail it. I looked at it again and it was actually pretty easy... When I stumbled upon a difficult task I got so nervous and knew I would fail, but it WAS NOT THAT DIFFICULT OMG! Giving it a second try this month.

[@ja9613]

You know it’s a great day when Aleczandxr uploads

[@trilochanojha5211]

Your voice, vocals everything is inspiring as hell

[@arissanoordinabahari4417]

Okay I've watched the video and it's as wonderful as ever!!! Kita's words struck a chord with me when I picked Haikyuu up again after 2.5 years. I love his philosophy and outlook so much because as simple as it is, it's true. Some of us have a natural aptitude to things, be it sports, maths, drawing etc, while the rest of us have to work extremely hard to get to the same level. In the end though, imo the results will be the same, regardless of where you started; to get to the top, you need to put in the work and be consistent. It's as simple as that. I was particularly touched when I reflected his words in my own journey. I'm not an athlete by any means, but I do love math. Math at university level is undeniably tough, and you can't help but compare yourself to others who seem like "geniuses". But, I can actually get the same results as them, I just have to put in the extra work. Be consistent, do things every day, practice, and you WILL get there. Thank you for the amazing video!!!

[@343JustMe]

This channel is beautiful and I love how you view Haikyuu. So far I think you are the only one who's truly understood the meaning of Haikyuu... from what ive seen at least

[@Aleczandxr]

Very glad you enjoy the channel! Thanks

[@abiralpandey6191]

People actually are born with talent and we may never be able to do the things those people can do but we can compete with them with our own methods, just need to believe in yourself and work your ass off.

[@nicfae3819]

Hey man I just wanna say thank you. When I watched the episodes I wasn't really noticing the whole meaning behind it and because I am a sportsman it really helped me from a mental standpoint. Appreciate you I subbed so pass give us. kore of these vids. Take care

[@jadenbarry6012]

I loved how well the Nekoma part was written and how Kenma looks up to Hinata like a sun and moon and how Kenma pushes himself knowing he has low stamina and building up his relationship with his new teammates.

[@eclairlighting6613]

I always shed a tear when I watch you Haikyuu video analysis. They are amazing and well-thought-out. Thank you!

[@Aleczandxr]

My pleasure! :)

[@editingaccount3937]

Kita is my one of my favourite characters. His quotes hit differently, it’s a shame he’s so underrated

[@ailsa666]

this video makes so many good points. last year during club, i knew a girl who would take three to four private practices for setting per week (she had been doing this for a couple of years) yet she was never as good as our main setter who only practiced privately once or twice a week. some people just get better at things quicker, or maybe they just catch on quicker? her hard work paid off some, but i don't think it ever stuck. getting better takes time for sure, but it also has to do with how well you can comprehend and soak in everything you are learning and striving for.

[@xviinaichi3793]

LETSGOOOOOOOOOOOO I rekindled my love for the series lately and it even increased. S4 and this match was a big reason why. I was always a fan of your videos so thank you allot for this making this video.

[@Aleczandxr]

You're very welcome!

[@kooks1434]

watching this video for the second time in less than 24h, I have to say this is one of your best videos yet. I was delighted when you quoted hoshiumi, this video as a whole makes me want to rewatch/reread haikyuu so bad and god knows how many times I've done it (I'll do it again when finals are over). thank you for this beautiful analysis!

[@Aleczandxr]

My pleasure!

[@jillustration]

This hits very close to home for me. I'm an artist. this is exactly why I get irritated when people look at my work and say "oh you're so talented!" And when I reply "no. not really. I just practiced really hard." and they just insist that it's some sort of innate ability, I get extremely pissed off because it basically negates the years and years of persistent practicing, and learning, that I've put in every single day of my life, to be able to do what I do. I wish people would finally start realising that telling someone "you're so talented!" is not a compliment. It's the worst kind of insult.

[@ElwoodShort]

This video is masterful. Brilliant work. Not only is your philosophical analysis of the characters and storyline superbly insightful, but your editing.....wow. Thanks this was a joy to watch.

[@Aleczandxr]

My pleasure, and thank you!

[@bobbyzamora6389]

Beautiful. Just like on the court, everything in Haikyuu is connected, and this video proves it so well.

[@orianalaudani5697]

Every time I watch or rewatch one of your videos I end up with an unexpected amount of willingness to do something with my life and a surprising feeling that maybe I am actually able to make my dreams a reality, and to stand for myself and do something that can bring Every time I watch or rewatch one of your videos I end up with an unexpected amount of willingness to do something with my life and a surprising feeling that maybe I am actually able to make my dreams a reality, and to stand for myself and do something that can bring me an unbelievable sense of pride and pure happiness I'd have never imagined I could feel, so thank you for that

[@tomisoyoye3409]

I think Hoshimomi's speech to the news reporter really adds to your points - The passion of Monsters

[@gamerhead007]

"The world is unfair yet it's fair" was a nice little reference to the manga! Loved this video like every other video of yours on Haikyuu.

[@Barbosa-em6je]

I wish Haikyuu!! had been released earlier, when I was really young. I would be still playing my favorite sport, probably (even professionally). This shows is just so amazing it makes me wanna go back in time and try harder and not let anything discourage me from playing the sport I love the most (football/soccer). I think that even more than skill and talent, you need to think clearly and try to make the best choices for your path, as a player. Luck might be involved too, but the most important stuff is in your head.

[@emanelnagar4858]

I love how this is supposed to be a video about inarizaki, but you made it about Oikawa anyway. Others actually used Kita's words to criticize Oikawa, but I've somewhat known through what I saw of him that he wasn't someone who would give up because he wasn't "talanted". You did him justice once again. Personally, I think that Kita, too, is a monster. Being able to maintain constant effort through everything, perfectly living up to his philosophy, this is not only robotic but monstrous in its own way.

[@aimz878]

That’s so true, it wasn’t as personal as previous matches, I think for me personally the Aoba Johsai matches will forever hold a special and dear place in my heart, 2 seasons of buildup where you really get to know and grow with both teams and start to root for both of them! Each loss and victory was deeply felt from either side like, immensely so.

[@aimz878]

Also I love how a lot of this video talks about Oikawa, just goes to show how complex and magnetic of a character he is, there’s just so much to talk about him :’)

[@nanamifan0220]

Seriously such a likable and relatable character. So so so great and real. the scene of him crying brought me to tears too because its just so…idk…relieving. you can never go wrong with discipline and practice, and you will always bear the fruits of your labor.

[@emils1615]

In my opinion this is the best game of the whole series and I finished the manga

[@ryanschauer4844]

this is beautiful, this is a masterpiece, how is this soo high quality??????

[@epicduck0574]

One of my favorite vids of yours. Well done.

[@Aleczandxr]

Thank you.

[@herodestime4380]

I just realized how much you enjoy feedback to some degree that you know people are enjoying your analysis on this amazing series that you commented and reacted to all your comments and talked to your community and I think that is beautiful for a content creator

[@jimmyichigo7410]

Just want to say that this made me pick up the manga and what an amazing decision. And now I understand why you said some things and included characters like Bokuto, Hoshiumi and Ushiwaka in some scenes

[@gavinzhou3168]

Fantastic video as always! Slightly unrelated but I absolutely adored this seasons soundtrack. Its the best its every been for Haikyuu and that's not to say that any of the previous seasons osts were bad but the way it all comes together in season 4's ost really elevated this match for me. The sheer number of leitmotifs Hayashi was able to incorporate is incredible. From the minus tempo variation of Above used for the final moments of the match to the beautiful orchestral version of Baby Bird for Hinata's receive & high first touch, it was perfection.