Inarizaki: The Haikyuu Team That Inspired Me

SPOILERS TILL SEASON 4 OF HAIKYUU (Haikyuu character analysis)
From Karasuno to Shiratorizawa, Haikyuu is an anime that is filled with diverse teams, each having their own unique playstyles and identities. In this video, I talk about a team that terrified and inspired me at the same time. With players like Miya Atsumu, Miya Osamu, Kita Shinsuke, and Ojiro Aran, it is a team that taught me so many lessons and made me feel so many emotions. Inarizaki is truly one of the greatest teams in Haikyuu.
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[@BrandonAirihenbuwa]

Kita is my favorite character maybe it's because I don't have what he has. The discipline and commitment to a daily routine that bears fruites. The ability to stick to the process and let the reward just be part of it. I was going to request a dedicated video about Kita and his mindset but you covered it a bit here. Really like your videos

[@HarshReviews]

Thanks! I look up to Kita as well, he really is the ideal person.

[@S3verance]

Kita is truely inspiring

[@basto5975]

Love your comment. Felt the same when I saw him

[@LolLol-mo1jw]

felt the same way 💗

[@mirus6190]

Out of all the philosophy in Haikyu, for me, Inarizaki has to be the best. The past can be crippling when we hold on to it instead of taking that past as just a lesson, a memory to teach us to make us stronger and better. Yesterday, used to be today and Tomorrow will be today. So, in a sense, today is all we have. Today is the only time we can do something for our future. The present is what we should focus on, and I think it greatly ties in with Kita's backstory... that his everyday habits made him. P.S. You had me tearing up again or maybe I just love Haikyu too much that anything related to Haikyuu that resonates with me will make me cry.

[@stevodameek]

Bro no cap… It’s kinda crazy how in sync our thoughts are about this show. I love Inarizaki and the Miya twins for the same reasons. A controlled chaos that knows exactly what all his teammates is capable of, is both scary and the coolest thing ever! Great video! 💪🏽

[@HarshReviews]

Yes, that’s exactly what makes them so enticing to watch! A chaotic entity with a structure and purpose is quite deadly.

[@dontask9000]

Fr me too

[@seraph4208]

I love the Miya twins, especially Atsumu. I will always argue that he is the best setter in the show. But more than anything, I love the appreciation for the team captain, Kita. His role in Atsumu's growth is definitely not a small one.

[@HarshReviews]

Kita is fantastic, I wish I had a friend like him haha

[@edwardtimothy3581]

I think so bro. Kageyama is all about perfection, but i think that's the reason why miya is better. He always about trying new things

[@rfmmike6096]

@@edwardtimothy3581 Only reason Miya is better during this point is time is that he's older and has more experience, Kageyama has more potential

[@gutstheman65]

Kageyama is my favourite charater But I agree Atsumu is thr best setter

[@parkyamato9450]

People forgetting sakusa team setter considered to be in Olympic level

[@user-cw4hg3re1d]

"muscle to be used and not dwelled upon", man. As someone who's most of the time focused on thinking and feeling, about the past or future but who abadons herself in the present, inarizaki scares me, but it's a mindset that i definitely need to adopt. To not be consumed by my thougths, frozen in time. Everywhere except the here and now. God, Haikyuu is just so good. Best story I've encountered, both in enjoyment and philosophy.

[@HarshReviews]

Yes! I too look up to their philosophy, and hopefully one day I can live my life(to some extent) with that mindset. You got this!

[@user-cw4hg3re1d]

@@HarshReviews thanks, I appreciate it c: btw, i've been watching some of your haikyuu videos, and i think they're pretty great, thanks for uploading them too:D

[@TreespeakerOfTheLand]

I'm the exact same. I also keep looking back to the past, without thinking about the now. Guess I'll just need the muscle to build up by itself, instead of dwelling on the past and trying to force the muscle to grow.

[@rodrigochayamiti9198]

"If we cling onto yesterday, what can we possibly hope to achieve tomorrow" - Inarizaki High School

[@walkingpotato9094]

we need an inarizaki ova, if not i am officially declaring that we're robbed 🙄✋🏼

[@manavrankawat8507]

You can read haikyuu bu Ik it's not official but still it's dsuper funny watching all the other clubs than karasuno

[@TheEGod.]

@@manavrankawat8507the mangas not official?

[@manavrankawat8507]

@@TheEGod. "Haikyu bu" manga is not ofiicial

[@hanatarou2361]

One of the reason I love Inarizaki is because of their philosophy. I'm glad to find somebody with the same idea. Thank you for your video. Dude you are criminally underrated.

[@HarshReviews]

Thanks man I appreciate the kind words. I’m glad you enjoyed :)))

[@brandonb.6799]

Haikyuu is full with awe-inspiring plays, but the most terrifying to me was the reverse freak quick with Osamu the spiker setting and Atsumu the setter spiking. The sheer difficulty of this play blows my mind when you consider all aspects of the situation these two were in.

[@laneykins4511]

Watching this, it's not surprising anymore that they had 3 of their players play for the Japan Team.

[@HarshReviews]

They're absolute beasts. Thanks for the sub, I appreciate it a lot!

[@dcchaos6409]

3?? Who else played for the Japan team, we have Atsumu, Aran and who else? Also I’m not sure if Aran played on japans national team

[@laneykins4511]

@@dcchaos6409 Atsumu, Aran, and Suna.

[@brandoncoolgamer8522]

@@laneykins4511 i dont think they're part of the national team besides, Atsumu, but they're all on a professional team

[@laneykins4511]

@@brandoncoolgamer8522 um but they are all part of Japan's National Team. Both Atsumu and Aran are on the Olympics 2021, it's on the last chapter, the panel was small tho but it shows the both of them. It's also on the illustration book that Suna is also a part of the Japan's National Team.

[@subaitatasnim]

One of the other reason I love this match so much because it literally deconstructs the concept of 'prodigy/genius' through Kita. Like the players we call genius in the series are not genius because they are simply born like this. They're born with hunger for volleyball. They're willing to sacrifice their blood, sweat and tears to get good in the game and stay in the court. It also showcases how people have hunger for different things in lives. Osamu doesn't have the same hunger for volleyball as Atsumu. But it's ok. It's ok to be good in something but leaving it for the lack of passion.

[@hish33p32]

I just now realized that the main purpose of the existence of Johzenji in the story is to contrast how they are the chaos parallel to Inarizaki if the chaos wasn't controlled and calculated

[@buddah15]

Chapter 283 depicts this motto so much by Karasuno. Earlier in the chapter Kita, whose character i adore, mentioned that he wasnt too fond of their motto and how he and daichi are probably the same in that they are the stable foundation that lets their wild children run free causing chaos for opponents. In the middle of the chapter he mentally dictates how karasuno has not used a back row synchro attack at all against shiratorizawa and used it only once as a surprise attack against them. And the chapter finishes with just that attack from daichi no less, one who is meant to captain their stability and not their trailblazer. The chapter overall hits so much more when you understand the depth of each panel

[@SkreltNL]

Oikawa & Atsumu are the reasons i am now a setter myself this really struck home, thank you once more!

[@HarshReviews]

Wow that’s amazing!

[@Jun-xs1yv]

not gonna lie but my high school is literally Inarizaki . Because our jerseys are black with the jackets which are dark red. Also our coach keeps us from saying '' we don't need the memories ''. In our team, we have twin brothers who are me and my brother. I am opposite hitter and my brother setter. Our captain is as calm and intelligent as Kita. Inarizaki really inspired us whether it is the way they play volleyball or the characters of each character. So inspired that we think to be them and making a inarizaki irl team because we could choose our numbers. So I took number 11 and my brother 7.

[@HarshReviews]

That’s so awesome dude! Y’all should get a giant banner with the slogan on it haha

[@Jun-xs1yv]

@@HarshReviews unfortunately we don't have banner in our school

[@amaimon8031]

are 15yo ? that was a very 15yo thing to say

[@elizalee7882]

This video was amazing!!! I think you covered really valid points. Honestly Inarizaki's banner is something that actually is really relevant in the sport, not just the anime. Its a philosophy I try get my teammates to understand, that we don't have the time or capacity to hold into the pointless memories of the past that will hold us back. As a wing spiker and captain myself, I fully can sympathise with any team, and Inarizaki is one of those teams that really does give anyone who watches them chills due to the raw power, effort and skill of each core member. A lot of the things these guys are pulling off are actually really difficult and I honestly love them for it. They actually have the right mindset to execute these attacks while thinking it thought during that short millisecond we have to think. Its amazing to pull of a lot of these things,and I'm glad you addressed this!

[@HarshReviews]

Yes, that’s awesome! Hearing that from an actual volleyball player makes the team even more admirable. It’s a great philosophy to play by, especially if you have the right players. Thanks for the comment I really appreciate it!

[@AnonymousAccompany]

I rr or lukerr

[@jaden-ling5998]

Even though I had re-watched haikyuu multiple times, I was never able to discern some ideas the author wanted to convey and you just put it into simple words. Thank you for this insightful review that is laudable, Keep up the good work

[@HarshReviews]

That means the world to me, I’m glad I could be of help :)

[@emanelnagar4858]

I actually never got the meaning of their banner "we don't need the memories" and it has been bothering me all season. Thanks a lotttt! Perhaps i wasn't able to enjoy inarizaki as a team because I was on the edge of my seat rooting for Karasuno - obviously - but I did admire the miya twins and Kita, especially Kita, so it's always helpful when someone who was inspired by them talk about them.

[@parboninawar5850]

I'm simping over Shinsuke Kita after being introduced to Inarizaki.He is LITERALLY the Standard, the role model.

[@hannahvillalobos5320]

I needed this team’s philosophy. Oh so badly. Thank you for making this.

[@HarshReviews]

I’m glad I could help, it means the world to me :)

[@gudfh]

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

[@ylliparduzi8764]

I love your analysis and the way Inarizaki told us to take risk and don't look back but rather converted as experience is facinating but what I like in their match was the last point when they pull the free quick back attack and Hinata and Kageyama block it is for me the scene that show Karasuno own way of see the "we don't neeed memories" and the comparison is so cool. Like this whole match isn't like their first where it was half luck and half skill but all of the point were "calculated" thanks to their experience. Nonetheless Inarizaki truly is the ultimate challenger in the end.

[@SaurabhMishra-kx1lo]

I never thought I would play Volleyball, but this anime gave me all those chills or reasons to start this sports in my late twenties. People gets baffled when I tell them that I invested good money on Net & a volleyball right after watching this anime. Good part is i am loving it despite all those struggles of gathering my workplace teammates to play & to improve upon the skill of receiving or spiking the ball.

[@ohnowhy700]

I WHOLEHEARTEDLY AGREE with this, I absolutely loved this team when I first watched them and had no clue why. It wasn't until I started picking apart what their banner/philosophy meant and who the characters were that I really started to know why I love them. "We don't need things like memories" is such a simple but strong message that resonates with me as someone who dwells on the past a lot and has anxiety. I love Kita and his character, the ideal person with the discipline that I lack and have since tried to embody his (and Atsumu's) mindset. NOT TO MENTION, THEY'RE ABSOLUTELY GOATED WITH THE MIYA TWINS, ARAN, SUNA, ETC. Real or fictional, they'd be an absolute fun team to watch.

[@runningamok2825]

One thing to remember is Atsumu being the clearly better volleyball player is a relatively new development. Osamu was better for a time and they were equal more or less for even more time. Funny enough Atsumu is probably the last one to realize how far ahead he is when it comes to the all japan selection and how he's the only one really angry about Osamu not making the cut. Just an interesting dynamic. Aran narrating their story is one of my favorite back story deliveries in the show.

[@rohanpandey9957]

Can you please make a character analysis on miya atsumu, that guy is an inspiration to me. And I think your videos are blowing up u have such gr8 analysis videos

[@chuuyaism1653]

Their's is literally one of my favourite team dynamics and their banner's explanation quote just gave me the feels and like lowkey inspired me

[@DragonStar524]

What i love about Atsumu, is that he's just a player who plays fornthe sheer love for the game. He's put TONS of work into optimizing sets for his teammates to perform their best, and takes in everything that volleyball entails: The Cheers, the Boos, the criticism, the praise, the noise. ALL OF IT. And I just love that smile he gets when palying players of high caliber.

[@SAM-te8oc]

The Chills I got from this video alone. Inarizaki's banner is my favorite, and thank you for putting into words why.

[@10oliviers]

I love your video ! "We don't need memories" have sticked ever since the match of Inarizari and you highlight why in depth Amazing ! Keep going I love your Haikyuu videos !

[@ImprovandRPG]

This is amazing. I’ve been binging your Haikyuu videos and loving every moment!

[@mantosh56]

Really REALLY well thought out analysis!!!!

[@zainebhidoussi1498]

man you slayed the description of this team

[@rafaelfurtado1319]

This video.... Its just so AWESOME!!! OMG I cant believe what I just saw. You really blew my mind... HTF. Bro, please so more of these videos, while I'll watch Haikyuu for the Forth Time 😁

[@DragonStar524]

Kita is Haikyuu's best volleyball captain. PERIOD!

[@crazyanimegirl619]

I truly respect you.Everything in your videos always is flawless.It is perfect no matter it’s about words , sequences or your thoughts. Watching Haikyuu make me feel something I can’t describe but watch your videos make me even overwhelming with the feelings.I can’t help but to respect you. Thank you for making such wonderful videos.

[@HarshReviews]

Thank you so much, I really appreciate the kind words! It means the world to me :)

[@user-hy6cq4yt2m]

Thank you from all my heart for this video. This is helpful for the real life

[@craigwright3897]

Awesome video man! Can’t wait to see more videos like this in the future and watch your channel blow up 👍🏻 Super cool to see you put stuff I was thinking into words and see others have the same love for this show as me 😁

[@HarshReviews]

I really appreciate the kind words, thanks so much! Definitely more Haikyuu content coming, and share the channel around to support ya boi :))

[@danielmugisha3725]

Great video yeah l love inarazaki too and you explained it perfectly.

[@HarshReviews]

Thanks I really appreciate that! I’m glad you enjoyed it! :)

[@calvinhilkiagodlip]

i love how you analysis the anime. Can you do more like this, i mean analysis the character not just in anime, but include the Manga Too. I think thats quite interesting how you analysis the last match between black jackals vs schweiden adlers. Thanks Bro

[@SettTheRealBoss]

I truly don't understand how you don't have more subscribers this content is incredible keep it up man!

[@HarshReviews]

That means a lot to me, I appreciate the kind words!

[@whothis5318]

I never realized how great Inarizaki was, but damn that gave me CHILLS

[@azukida5234]

i truely love watching your videos and give me a new perspective on haikyuu and anime in general.

[@HarshReviews]

That's awesome dude, it means the world to me :)

[@azukida5234]

@@HarshReviews I have decided to rewatch Haikyuu and read it to really appreciate it because of you. Thank you

[@b4bossmafia708]

Whenever i feel down I watch this video for some reason Inarizaki psychology keeps my sprit up

[@fiveh3340]

I never really gave much thought about why Kita was the captain, but your short explanation made me understand so much better

[@edwardtimothy3581]

No doubt, the best motto I've ever seen.

[@98codex]

A channel with just Haikyuu and Sanderson videos? You got yourself a new fan :)

[@HarshReviews]

Yes, I’m glad you enjoyed I appreciate it! More Sanderson and Haikyuu incoming!

[@dominique7411]

gave me tears a true masterpiece

[@rohanpandey9957]

Bro the video was actually good, can you bring a character analysis of miya atsumu. My favourite character besides oikawa, I m sure many people asked you for this it's a request

[@usmannadeem9618]

Ima start watching these series..

[@HarshReviews]

Awesome! Hope you enjoy.

[@nicwithnok5057]

your words are amazing man

[@randomkiller7588]

Bro your background music work is epic

[@benthu3933]

God this is so Good, like I just feel the urge to play more volleyball, I love these videoes please keep em ciming

[@HarshReviews]

I'm glad you're enjoying bud, it means a lot :)

[@muhammadmemon2018]

I love it, great review!! Keep it up 👍

[@HarshReviews]

I appreciate that, thanks dude!

[@colbyholmes7177]

all your videos are the best

[@hirxs-]

Love these videos! Amazing

[@HarshReviews]

Thanks so much, I really appreciate it :))

[@Tagzhing]

This kinds of stuff is what i like about sports anime. I wish my life is as colorful and as passionate

[@Revoltine]

I don't know if people know this but the seiyuus for the Miya twins are two different people as well. Not to mention, their natural voices are very different that, logically, it would be a terrible idea to make them voice identical twins. The more peppy voice of Atsumu belongs to Miyano Mamoru who actually speaks with a noticeably higher pitch, which often comes out during scenes where Atsumu is excited. Osamu is voiced by Hideaki Kabumoto whose natural voice is in what I think is a baritone pitch, and the texture is noticeably coarse, which also comes out when the character is excited. It's a testament to the creativity and knowledge of the staff to not just hire two different people for the role of twins, but to have typecasted them, and made it work (it seems many fans actually don't know they're not voiced by the same person). It drives home the fact that Atsumu and Osamu, despite being twins, are two very distinct characters who are noticeably different in their personality, aspirations, and even their voices.

[@ThyLegohood]

Your haikyuu videos are popular and it's because i've been watching them nonstop lol.

[@w1nther930]

I swear i always think i dislike some teams like i thought i was gonna dislike inarizaki because of their crowd and how Atsumu acted at the camp but damn haikyu doesn't have a team that you can't find something in.

[@nicholocadongonan1074]

christ, this is such a good one. you've outdone yourself man.

[@HarshReviews]

Thanks so much! It means a lot!

[@2.hyeon_tak.17]

Bro, just on the haikyuu teams part of the video, You're already making me cry.

[@himantarabha208]

Bruh share your thoughts on kita shinsuke i really Love how you explained everything in detail about characters ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@yashrathore3609]

Nicely written, im just too high to type rn, but still did so there you have it

[@cupidscourt]

this shows that there is so much more to the anime than volleyball

[@luigio8484]

bloody hell what’s with this view count, this video shook me hard it should reach more people

[@HarshReviews]

I'm glad you enjoyed man, it means a lot :)

[@ancapatrascu1545]

Inarizaki was also my favourite team from when i first saw them, and I was very taken with Atsumu from the camp too. I like this contrast of atsumu being the main experimenter and kita bringing balance and stabilising the risk taking before it gets out of hand. I really loved that we also get to see some moments of brilliance from Osamu in the match, like the fake spike that turns into a set, etc. One thing about the plot though- it feels a bit forced that the 2nd ranked team lost to a basically rookie team (Karasuno), while playing at their best and not making significant mistakes. I know that the idea is hinata and kageyama understood what the twins were up to and could counter it, Tsukki slowly working on Suna and all the rest, but still...

[@xxac3zn8zxx87]

I absolutely adore the scene where Osamu sets the freak quick for Atsumu because it perfectly represents what Inarazaki is all about: dont worry about the past, dont fret over the future, live in the present and always try new things no matter how crazy.

[@albertjames1849]

That thumbnail goes so hard

[@sheldup9924]

Your videos are nice, earned a sub

[@HarshReviews]

Thanks so much I appreciate the sub :)))

[@tsumyun62]

ive watched this 4 times now, ill let you guys know when I've watched this 20 times

[@HarshReviews]

Haha thanks a lot dude means the world to me !

[@ithinkicanwrite]

I really enjoy your style and your videos! I was already subscribed, but this video popping up on my feed made me turn that notification bell on! Absolutely correct, what ARE we going to be tomorrow? Well done!👍

[@HarshReviews]

Thanks so much dude! Appreciate the support a lot :))

[@NerdyMuseAZN]

damn u been getting hella subs recently. felt like last time i checked was a few days ago and you were at sub 1k

[@HarshReviews]

I have no idea what’s happening tbh, but yeah it’s crazy.

[@hanoboy123]

I'm a protagonist lover because I am a very selfish and self-centered person lol. So every main character I just hook onto and try to compare myself to them. I do like other characters like the Miya twins, especially when the twins were talking about how Samu just loves volleyball a smidge more than Tsumu. That right there is something that sticks with me from them. Yes they're good and crazy but the love for what they do is life itself. idk hope you good bro

[@bpstfaith7697]

I just found this channel and holy fuck, how you are only on 1.2k baffles me I love the analysis my guy and thank you for the increadible insight into these amazing characters Keep up the amazing content, I already know you will someday reach the top

[@HarshReviews]

Thanks so much dude, the kind words are really appreciated! For the soundtrack are you talking about the one at the very end or the intro? For the intro the OST is called “Beast” from season 4 and the one in the end is “The Ultimate Challengers” also from season 4

[@bpstfaith7697]

@@HarshReviews I meant the one at the end, my bad for not clarifying, but Thank you so much^^

[@dyossera9097]

inarizakis banner quote for me really represents Atsumo ..

[@Caim_Go]

AMAZING!!

[@HarshReviews]

Thank you so much!

[@Zw1b03]

I love ur Videos so much

[@HarshReviews]

Thanks so much :))

[@philnguyen4366]

Oikawa is my favorite character because his serve always looks so cool and his vibe is somehow the same as Urahara in Bleach and that’s what I love about him

[@eclairlighting6613]

I agree with you so much

[@jackyluo]

Amazing!

[@HarshReviews]

Thanks!

[@saaimfarhat9810]

Please make a video on Kamomedai!!!

[@nv6812]

Hey i always reread manga of haikyuu. Also slamdunk, maybe you want to review it

[@edra2005]

We don't need the memories My favorite slogan

[@Adam-jk8zs]

dont forget johzengi very similar play style but even more fun!

[@dhanlitozi184]

The only anime for me where I can't hate the antagonist/villain/opponent.

[@HarshReviews]

Oh yes, for sure. There are no antagonists in Haikyuu that’s the beauty!

[@subbiuniyal9921]

Plz make a seprate video on date tech's "iron wall - aone"

[@jeylotheone]

I really like thar line....

[@se0jun.mp3]

"So devastating that it puts Karasuno in a panic frenzy-" Me watching it for the first time: _On the floor sobbing_

[@greatsayaiman7311]

Could you make a video about fukurodani?

[@harshitbansal1356]

❤

[@danielhong6908]

Ur underrated

[@HarshReviews]

Thanks I appreciate that dude!

[@nirbanana013]

kita GOD

[@python3x]

*We don't need memories* Fine, you won't have them

[@HarshReviews]

LOL

[@DragonStar524]

Kita is the GOAT.

[@exodus_6969]

Ok then with all that said, there's still a question remaining for me, what made Karasuno better than this powerhouse of a team?

[@amaimon8031]

They're not really better i must say, while they did beat inarizaki it still has the feeling they lose to that Inarizaki more often than not.

[@learninglifter6837]

On my channel I manly cover lifting, but also started raw discussions on certain topics on camera, and I absolutely had to make one on Inarizaki. That is the way I strive to leave, yesterday doesn't matter, what matters is today

[@HarshReviews]

Go for it! They’re such an awesome team and you should totally talk about them.

[@QassimArib]

agreed

[@ruriva4931]

Kita is best boi

[@ykaaronright]

Make an osamu vid

[@QassimArib]

we need a nekoma version

[@HarshReviews]

Definitely working on that haha !