I re-watched Haikyuu in 2024. Suddenly, THIS scene...

[@yumcarrotcake.]

Thanks for featuring Yamaguchi, one of the most relatable characters in Haikyuu!

[@LessonsFromAnime]

Thank you so much!

[@NapstaMeme]

pro tip: Don't watch this show. I went from being an unathletic anime connoisseur, to an unathletice volleyball player.

[@claudig4727]

Too late

[@defnotnaruto222]

me without a crunchyroll subscription:

[@joimoip187]

​@@defnotnaruto222dumbass

[@SleekHeroo]

@@defnotnaruto222 me who's going to supply you with endless amount of illegal anime sites. I use animension and aniwatch mostly, you're welcome :P

[@paradoxicalhimu5239]

me too. 🥹

[@ciaojay7025]

Tsuki a real homie. He really believes that his bestie can do it, he knows how hard Yamaguchi practiced for that serves. He's proud that Yamaguchi really did it.

[@andresluna5511]

Dude. When I rewatched it I realized whenever Yamaguchi serves camera switches to Tsukki as he tries extra hard to block. As if saying "Yamaguchi is not done serving yet!"

[@FuenzyXD]

@@andresluna5511 That is so awesome!

[@luckymankwok]

Yammaguchi's story is one of the most relatable character when I first watched haikyuu, especially because I was also a substitute player in a sports team; when you only get a few minutes to play, you want to give it all to prove yourself, but I ended up making mistakes, so it felt like the whole world crumbled in that few minutes; Yammaguchi's story reminded me the process of improvement takes time to harness and bloomed, and since I've been more comfortable to excel moves

[@wllowwsp496]

Exact same with me

[@arunapache91]

spoiler - he becomes the captain in his 3rd year

[@Monkey-yc4im]

Also tadashi leads karasuno to semifinals in nationals as captain when they become 3rd years 3rd in whole nation like damn yamaguchi came so far

[@DefinitelyNotSenku]

​​@@arunapache91 Bro you should keep spaces when you spoil this shit sucks

[@TimeturnerJ]

​@@DefinitelyNotSenkuIf it makes you feel better, it's not a big plot point. Just a small bit of information you'll catch if you happen to be paying attention.

[@electricbluetiramisu3713]

Bro you got me damn near tearing up over a show I haven’t watched for years because you brought that whole scene back to life in my mind so delicately

[@LessonsFromAnime]

It always makes me tear up a bit too

[@mikaelasmall9238]

Legit same, was so choked up this entire vid omg Haikyu is soooo good at character development and growth

[@alsonollid]

Yammaguchi is literally the writer of the Haikyuu series pretty much. Pretty sure the creator said he’s the most relatable character because he wrote him as a mirror of himself.

[@LessonsFromAnime]

Ooh I didn't know that

[@deadopsgx8578]

Really? That's interesting considering the author played middle blocker

[@xshima5001]

@@deadopsgx8578i’m just pretty sure Yamaguchi is also a middle blocker

[@hoo52]

WOAH RLY I LOVE YAMAGUCHI CUZ HE IS THE MOST REALEST AND RELATABLE CHARACTERR since he was just an ordinary person but he never gave up

[@heekharhacker739]

A mirror? Whoa..there's a scene when Yamaguchi looks at a mirror..

[@bryan0c]

As someone literally in the middle of their 3rd full rewatch - seeing and finally understanding Yamaguchi's full journey as an adult has been amazing. So much resilience and persistence to become good and the payoff has been amazing. Stories to consider as well are Ennoshita, Sugawara and Asahi coming back. The fear of being afraid is terrifying, but the fear of failing is worse for these players.

[@Chillgolfer9664]

Yammaguchi’s grind to be at the top with a one trick move is really good. I still feel bad that he never gets a chance to shine until the finals and finally trying to master Float serve.

[@Dyleniz]

also his progress becoming the captain of the team in their 3rd year from sub to being the person who holds the team together.

[@gankarlsen3059]

@@Dylenizeyoo spoiler

[@CHEFPKR]

Haikyuu has some of the best scenes I have watched in a long time. It hits home in a lot of ways, especially as someone who played sports throughout high school. Season 5 please.

[@SalviAlmighty]

Damn I love Haikyuu so much 😭😭😭 Every character is relatable in their own way. You start the show liking one or two of them, but by the end you have emotionally adopted every single member of every single team.

[@LessonsFromAnime]

And every rewatch I like a new one for something I didn't notice last time haha

[@cNatTravels]

Loved how you mixed manga panels with the anime scenes. This was a fantastic video. I love the pan shot of Yamaguchi - probably my favorite shot of the series. What determination in that face!

[@arith1202]

Out of all haikyuu characters, Yamaguchi is the one I can relate the most. Not the best at anything but I so much into something. However, I am scared, scared of failure, scared of disappointment scared of so much that make me want to run away. To give my best a something it just hard but when I manage. It just feel great.

[@anthonypham4001]

I tell people Haikyuu is in my top 5 anime and the reason why is Yamaguchi. I resonated with him and he was my favorite character in the entire series. You explained him beautifully.

[@tendous.boyfriend]

as someone who is very much a “jack of all trades, master of none” type person, i loved tadashi from the start. not a lot of people know that there is a second part to that phrase. “jack of all trades, master of none, but better than a master of one.” remember that in the end, the player that is well rounded is better than the one trick pony.

[@asddsa8203]

"but SOMETIMES better than a master of one". Dial back on your copium. In most cases, someking kinda shit at everything is not preferable to someone excellent at one thing.

[@selensewar]

I forced my friend to watch 2 seasons of Haikyuu and he still didn't get hooked. To him it remained simply a sports anime, one of many. Unfinished, even. That saddened me.

[@the.tinyasian]

MANGA SPOILER AHEAD also the fact that Yamaguchi ends up becoming the captain when they become third-years is just absolutely heart warming. He deserves it and has worked so hard for it

[@selensewar]

;v; my boy did well.

[@DragonStar524]

IKR? When I saw that in the manga, I completely was taken a back. Going from the Karasuno Underdog to the freaking captain. Our boy came full circle.

[@bdtwothree]

To those who already read the manga, are there any promising 1st or 2nd years in the upcoming years? Im just really really curious and im thinking it would be funny to see a kouhai of hinata complimenting him just like how hinata compliments tanaka.

[@the.tinyasian]

@@bdtwothree Well I hate to disappoint you, but we don’t really get to see what happens after…

[@selensewar]

@@bdtwothree i'm sorry, but no, none of that. Karasuno ends after spring tournament ends, then we speedrun through 2nd and 3rd year in a couple of pages, then the rest of the manga focuses on the journey of the duo after the school.

[@joshuafranklin8599]

all that you mentioned is a yes, I love hinata telling him to get 10 points and he doesn't get it at first then after his serves, he gooes back and says next time I'll get ten points, such a great moment

[@Theinternetsucks95]

I literally just watched the isn’t pride enough? Episode yesterday. Gave me chills and got me off my ass immediately. Such a legendary series

[@WonderAsh_]

I remember seeing these episodes years ago back when I was in high school myself as it was airing and just. Yamaguchi's story had me incredibly emotional then. It's one of the reasons why Season 2 is my favorite season of Haikyuu right now.

[@LessonsFromAnime]

I still think that's the best match in Haiktuu tbh

[@My_NameJeff]

Yammaguchi became one of my favorite characters in the whole series after that scene. He was so relatable if you have been in that position as an athlete at any point in your life.

[@elhuda868]

You got the 25 years old me sobbing so hard in a crescendo style for the past 15 minutes. Every bit of this resonates with me to the core...Thank you? I guess!. You are a brilliant storyteller to say the least.

[@LessonsFromAnime]

Wow, thank you!

[@melomaniex]

I'm glad that you made a video on yamaguchi's story. Whenever i tell someone he has been a relatable character for me, they mostly don't understand what's so great about him and even i can't express much the way i feel in my mind. I'll just send this video to them

[@gingybun]

His story/arc is really a very small part of the anime (in comparison to the other characters) but right after the show ended, the one thing I wanted more than anything was a shimada mart shopping bag cos of how impactful that scene was and what it meant. So I found a pic of the shimada mart logo and got it printed on a canvas bag. My very own haikyu merch.

[@duckgrim9610]

I can’t describe how much I needed this video. I needed something to inspire to get me back on my feet to keep trying. I had a rough game a couple of days ago and I just needed that touch of motivation this gave me that. Thank you so much.

[@Khaoscntrl]

What a good channel name. What a good video. As someone who struggles with failure Yamaguchi was a character I appreciated when first watching Haikyuu but couldn’t really love. Not because of anything wrong with him but because I was not ready to look at myself. Watching his journey as I grew older really made me think about my fear of failure more. Even now I truly struggle with it, but at the age of 30 I’m going back to school for my dream career, its not special, I’m not famous or incredibly talented but work hard enough and people will see that spark right? You’ll always be scared, just don’t let it pin you down. Thank you for the video. It was a reminder I think is always needed.

[@jamison9930]

Its mad how these videos resonate with me. When you are talking in the video about times where you envy others who are good at a sport and they take it for granted even though you would do anything to do what they can do, that very much resonated with me. I sit on the bench every game even though i feel i should be on the pitch. Then i get put on when there are like 2 minutes left and i have only one play of the ball to prove myself to my coaches just like yamuda and like yamuda, alot of the times i dont do well in that situation because im all stiff and stuff and the game is also in its final minutes so its intense. Its crazy how this anime video just changed my perspective on things. Good video👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@mujadidelamin4847]

A HAIKYUU VIDEOO THANK YOUUUU

[@HoodieWithUkey10]

5:08 "really not a big deal. It was JUST ONE point" this line got me. It's something I forget during games whenever I make a mistake. Thank you for this video. I been having trouble with having confidence in myself and I put too much pressure on me. Next time I mess up now I know it's JUST one point and it'll be alright.

[@PhantomTrouper26]

You’ve made me want to rewatch Haikyuu once again. This had me all teared up 😭😭

[@veronicalarr7681]

My phone truly is listening to me because I just finished a rewatch of season one of haikyuu before picking up my phone, and this truly encompasses the idea that it’s better to regret something you did than something you avoided

[@maverickjudd]

Haikyuu had so many moments that just madee you want to believe in yourself and that you can do it. It was so inspiring and just left you feeling that you can stand up even if you have fallen so many times.

[@Ellie.Laborate]

IM SO GLAD YOU TALKED ABOUT HIM! HE'S SO UNDERRATED!!! As a volleyball player myself, i can relate heaps as i've been going through a similar situation as him lol, KEEP TRYING GUYSS!!!

[@mujtaba5529]

AND I CRIED 😢.... Ah thank you so much for this video... It doesnt relate to me veryyy much or maybe i dont understand how it relates to me now but it reminded me I MUST WORK HARD and the DAY WILL COME..... Thank you so much!! I really dont have to find a stupid motuvation video to study now... I can just watch MY FAVOURITE ANIMES BEST CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT BY HIS HARDWORK!!!!!!! Arigato gozaimaaas!✨

[@jsmusic11]

Glad this found its way to my recommended. Honestly, I also overlooked most of Yammaguchi's development but watching this video made me realize all the more all the little details in haikyuu that I may have missed. Love this video and subscribed!

[@LessonsFromAnime]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Aspiringtrader2024]

Never watched Haikyuu before but now I feel like giving it a try

[@the36sweaters]

Same lol I found myself tearing up during this video

[@Onnuear]

I could listen to you for hours. No homo. Such great deliberation. So relatable and thoughtful

[@LessonsFromAnime]

Hahaha cheers man

[@ivannafernandag]

KZbin said “we know you’ve loved Tadashi Yamaguchi here’s a mini essay as a treat”

[@LessonsFromAnime]

It knows us all

[@HybridGhoulie]

I will be rewatching this now🥲🥲!!!

[@Lii_the_Simp]

my favorite line in that, is in one game(i think with the last one in the second season) even after he is put back in the benches after scoring so some points, he turns back to Hinata, after Hinata had told him to score then ten, he tells him "next time i will score that 10" or something like that. as someone who relates to Yamaguchi far to much, that scene really hit me.. he got better, but like many others, he wasnt going to settle, he saw himself, in a game, that he could improve, and he was useful, but he still wasnt going to stop there. Haikyuu and all its moments was actually the reason i started playing volleyball again, i used to play in middle school, but gave up after a really bad loss. I but specifically after seeing Yamaguchi and him overcoming all of his fear is just incredibly inspirational and easy for so many people to relate too.

[@chilldummy908]

just found this channel after not making a badminton team at my school, and looking back at it, all I needed, was to put in more time. There's a moment I had similar to Yamaguchi where the birdie just hit the top of the net, and fell to the floor. It was horrible and I was so negative towards myself as a result. I really would like to thank you for these kinds of videos, that make me realize, "hey, that was only a one-point loss, it was a great game regardless of what happened".

[@kumagorong]

It's hard to explain this feeling to others in a field that we are engrossed in. Your friends and family are supportive by saying "you can be the best, you can do it," but they don't understand that when you work hard enough on something, you can see AND feel that there are some people that are simply out of your reach. It's not being down on yourself, it's just fact. The issues come when we think to ourselves, "if I'm not the best, I'm not good enough." That's why this character just slaps so hard. That feeling of being an outlier suddenly disappearing because hard work paid off is one of the greatest feelings in life. That feeling of "I may not be the best, but I can contribute and fit in with them," is all of what some people need. Most people don't train for a marathon to win, they train to do better each time, and that's really all most need in life.

[@batyalevin7935]

Iv'e always found Tadashi extremely relatable, and I never could figure out why. thank you for putting it into words, and all the love to captian tadashi for facing his fears and being a good lesson for us all.

[@Persewna4]

What a great analysis of Yamaguchi's story, you absolutely highlighted many of the moments and reasons he is my favorite character in this show. I absolutely relate to his feelings of being left behind by his peers, like their talent puts then leagues beyond his reach. What he does with those feelings is truly inspiring, and when all his hard work pays off and he has that epic run of points against Seijou, that moment has me in literal tears, it is so powerful, I feel the pride and the joy in that moment of triumph. I also appreciate the lesson on being kind to yourself; like Yamaguchi, I am much harder on myself than I would ever be toward others, and it's an effort to be mindful about that negative self-talk, to forgive myself when I make mistakes. I love all the character stories in Haikyuu!!, they all get such good development and moments to shine, but Yamaguchi's resonates the strongest for me. Thank you for highlighting his journey here!

[@josephmaliakkal871]

Great video. I don't think I've watched such relatable stuff anywhere else. Thanks man

[@LessonsFromAnime]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@hollowedboi5937]

If our mind and body didn’t have this frustration, and the ability to be self aware of these feelings and reactions, then we wouldn’t have these realizations in the first place. Then if we didn’t have the self belief to pursue the potential we have to just act, and the people to push us forward, we wouldn’t grow from those realizations.

[@Roshini_06]

However impressive the story of Yamaguchi is, If not for your storytelling, it would have been much worse. The way you built the emotions is crazy mad. It makes me feel as though I'm seeing my life out on a screen and makes me emotional. The storytelling is incredible. You build the emotion like a pot briming with water and the last drop to make it overflow is delivered at the perfect time. I mad appreciate your content, brother😄 so keep doing what you enjoy. One day this is the level of storytelling I want to exceed.

[@merry6920]

YamaGOAT

[@apo8616]

I really need this at this point of my life right now. Thank you!

[@LessonsFromAnime]

Glad it helped!

[@bigmanolo1]

I've cried with this video, amazing

[@proalbedo3765]

Damn... This is so relatable... These exams are really stressful even tho I have prepared for them for 1 year

[@murata..]

man idk why but every time I watch haikyuu content, I start crying. haikyuu really changed my life.

[@LessonsFromAnime]

Same here

[@utkpo]

It’s 4AM in my country, and I’m going to watch the film today later, and then I’m going to rewatch it. Such a great, passionate video. Arigatou Gozaimasu!

[@rocksinurshoes]

Thank you for articulating how impactful this scene was! Well done. Sometimes I feel a little silly for liking an anime about high school boys playing volleyball lol but content like this reminds me just how strong and important the themes are

[@sanjayasura5039]

Thank you for delivering a wonderful video. I really understand yamaguchi much more after this. Keep doing your work, I will be waiting for your next upload eagerly as ever.

[@LessonsFromAnime]

Thank you very much!

[@SakuraxStars]

Found myself tearing up at parts of this. Thanks for making this analysis video!

[@alal2770]

Fantastic video!! Haven’t watched your stuff for a bit but it’s still awesome!!

[@laavos]

damnit man, you made me choke up. Beautiful video

[@LessonsFromAnime]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@MansWUT]

LFA SAVED MY LIFE YALL One day, I was walking down the street, when a gang of thugs approached me. They demanded my wallet and phone, and threatened to beat me up if I refused. I was terrified and helpless. I tried to run, but they caught me and started to punch and kick me. I felt a sharp pain in my chest and thought I was going to die. But then, a miracle happened. LFA came to my rescue. I remembered what he taught about Rock Lee, and I managed to take them all on and beat them as if it were Malik! Lfa if you read this, I am forever indebted to you.

[@LessonsFromAnime]

what

[@lapisstories]

Amazing! I am glad you are saved

[@reinaldomartinez13]

@@LessonsFromAnime he's making fun of you

[@criminson3720]

You being sarcastic or what?

[@MansWUT]

No, he legit saved my life. Like it sounds really made up, but you should've seen it.

[@fruitpunchsamuraidavid]

This was so beautifully written! Also I love Yamaguchi, Haikyuu really excels in making you care about other characters who aren't in the immediate center of the story! My favorite "similar" moments is with the episode "winners and losers" and the whole Ikejiri and Michimya story

[@kairikun27]

Was only waiting for a clip of him getting it in but ended up watching until the end. A great tribute to Yamaguchi ❤

[@adriantamayo2794]

This is such a wholesome video!

[@SasiHalam]

This video is not simple for me .I was playing in my football team in university match and missed a single goal chance due to the miss pass from my friend but i didn't critize him and will never critize anyone for one simple mistake like this but i lost all my hopes and ready to quit playing games anymore due to just one mistake. I was always a person who is superb strict with myself and never appreciate myself for anything amd this video just made me realise where i lack and i am going to continue to be in football team Thanks man ❤🎉

[@YourTrauma]

Thanks for having time stamps I haven’t fully watched this anime yet so I’ll come back when I have , I like your videos keep going

[@juliavillacojer7333]

This is a perfect way to tell yamaguchi's story, I couldn't say more 👏👏

[@luizrates1268]

watching your video made me cry just as I cried when I saw the show for the first time.

[@iamtryinglmao]

I cry so hard when I watch this video.gosh.It is really good

[@supriyopal5600]

I just finished rereading it again today and it still hit hard, the fact it ended, the characters' feelings, literally everything! I cried many times and laughed many times. But Yamaguchi's story seems really relatable and he being the captain really helped me get closure. I love this series and I will read it again and again! I am rewatching the anime now from season 1 again.

[@ashlynicorn1012]

bro u hit so hard i started tearing up

[@sugar-high_kitsune]

Not immediately related to the video, but I love that Haikyū!! is such a rewatchable anime for moet viewers. I've rewatched the entire damn thing multiple times and never do I tire of it.

[@justafterall3203]

I didn't understand this scene until the time came when I was such a yammaguchi. I'm on stage, are you still playing? Should I give up? This few-minute video made me realize how much I cared over these few years and how much I will continue to care. I won't give up completely, no matter what

[@alucardmorningstar2296]

funny how i saw this once as a recommendation (and challenged myself to do the same thing), and now after rewatching the entire series myself, i can finally watch this now too

[@Im.that-GuY]

Thank you so much for this video man

[@neostar63]

Haikyuu is the best show I’ve watched, since Breaking Bad. I haven’t watched much anime but this Haikyuu is absolutely phenomenal as a viewing experience unlike anything else.

[@LessonsFromAnime]

Same

[@Manstrual]

I go to one of the best college volleyball schools in the US and i recently watched this anime. HOLY CRAP IT WAS GOOD

[@S2_Nukky]

I'm rewatching atm too and I'm saving memories on my snap of all the iconic moments that made me feel some type of way and I never thought a sports anime could do it more than other animes 😅

[@samyichiro4567]

Main takeaways : -Put your reps in, they will payoff in time -Don't be your worst enemy -Failure is not an end but another start

[@gachapusheenlover]

ngl I relate to Yammaguichi a lot since I always see my mistakes bigger then my accomplishments, and whenever I finally do get an accomplishment or I finally do something I’ve been trying to do for hours I’m like disappointed on how long it took me to do it instead of celebrating because I know I can do better. But sometimes I’m to hard on myself and it leads to me being insanely frustrated, so I start doing whatever I was doing, like volleyball for an example, over and over again, like receives, or serves, ect. but that frustration makes me wanna become better and makes me wanna become better but it can also lead to me putting myself down with negativity.

[@scooterxx6094]

I enjoyed how you illustrated your points with the manga as well as the anime.

[@reonpintoes4171]

I cannot believe im crying watching a volleyball scene but damn this really hit. Thank you for this video🥺🙏

[@latviangamingchannel5710]

The video was so great and also relatable that I even may have dropped a tear or two..

[@indigouink]

I started playing volkeyball because of Haikyuu, and i had the same problem yamaguchi had, my serves wouldn’t even reach the net or pass over it. My teammates were very sweet and supportive to me, I made points sometimes tho,. I love volleyball, but in the end I wasn’t strong enough to keep playing and trying to become better, not strong enough as yamaguchi was. I wish I continued playing volleyball Great video!!

[@ltacca]

The way you compared Shimada's journey to Tsukishima's is not something I have ever associated myself, and seeing the video two clips of them back to back you can see they wear the same number, which just show this paralel is probably on purpose. God this anime is amazing and this video is great!

[@j-zeb0248]

This show got me hooked to volleyball, and ive played for the last 5 years now, played nationals, and even got recommended to the division 1 team for students. went from barely making any receives and not even reaching entirely over the net, to making impossible receives and smashing the hell out of the ball.

[@LessonsFromAnime]

I hope that'll be me one day 😭😭 I started playing a couple weeks ago, I've got a LOT of catching up to do but even from the few sessions I've done I can tell I want to play this sport for life, its gonna take years but hoping to get on my city's team one day

[@sandwich3011]

One of the nest videos i ve ever seen. Keep up the good work.

[@mr_gablu4541]

This thing also happens in Last air bender with sokka For people who haven't watched avatar The main characters have a team where everyone has a power except him so he goes and learns sword fighting and gives the Teacher reason that he is the one who can't fight like all others do he have nothing to suppoert his team

[@SigmaTapion]

"I wish I could show this to my younger self" Same... same...

[@MansWUT]

This has got to be the roryest video of my life

[@Kuhrmee]

I’ve always said this about Yamaguchi and Shimada: may we all be lucky to have that mentor in our corner who will help us and push us to be better versions of ourselves.

[@woolfel]

I'm short and I played volleyball in high school. The feeling of not being good enough is something most players feel at some point. For those not gifted with height, innate talent or volleyball training from a young age, sucking can be crushing. If you work diligently and find a good coach, you can suck less. As a setter, our warmup was to set the ball against the wall 1000 times without dropping it. As a back row specialist, we had to chase a ball across a basketball court and try to dig it. When he serves an Ace with a float jumper, it is a powerful feeling. I enjoyed Haikyuu.

[@jlfajardo2999]

This is why I always go back to season 1 when life gets tough remembering how hinata sees the other side of the net hits me hard!!!

[@JemSim]

god this made me cry

[@chlouyan]

this made me so emotional dude 😢

[@JmanAnimates]

this might be your best video

[@mackygarcia9736]

this put a tear in my eye.

[@Hiro-vf7ww]

your thumbnails are dope og

[@ericfranklin1802]

The mangaka did a stellar job with progressive character development that cumulates to huge moments. Couple that with the anime and the studio behind it doing such a damn good job at translating the visual metaphors from the manga brilliantly.

[@mohammedyassinelatif869]

Great video as well 🔥

[@DoILookLonel]

I've played volleyball since I was very young so this is a great thing to see!!

[@sadflounder2422]

I've recently ended my senior year of volleyball a few days ago and I've had a very similar story with Yammaguchi. I wasn't super athletic and the other players on my team were football and soccer players so it was hard to compete against them and I wasn't apart of the main lineup. But I strived to be better and learned how to do the float serve and joined the team as a pinch server that replaced my middle blockers.

[@driedpersimmonn]

ME TOO I FEEL THE SAME WAY AAAAAAA I learned a lot about HQ that it feels like I can do anything even if the world throws everything to me. And Yamaguchi let me know how to just start again and it will happen