Keep Your Head Up Tanaka | Haikyu Season 4 Episode 16 | Reaction

[@thiagotavares3857]

This episode hits hard when u feel bad about yourself.

[@backfaced]

this comment hit hard. I can relate so much at the moment :')

[@juliangarciadif]

Yeah struggling to keep a good mental is a real problem. It's important to remember you have good qualities, talents that not everyone has, and even if you don't believe you have them the only way to get them is consistently trying to find them. Thinking you are 'ordinary' ends the moment you keep climbing the mountain :D

[@erenackerman6721]

Yo, I'm crying again 😢

[@jaysonharvey3476]

It's easy to compare yourself to others and feel like you come up short. Always important to remember that you're your own person. You do things your own way and you move at your own pace. If you haven't reached the summit then that just means you have more room to grow.

[@mark-one6511]

true teared up at the end

[@cesarv1503]

"We just need to win. I'm not saying it's easy, but it's that simple" - Daichi on the real

[@ybnnul650]

dachi is the erwin in Haikyuu

[@joshuadavey2198]

YBN NUL isn’t as badass though

[@Toni_pony41]

where i can find epsisode 15

[@hannijrch.5178]

It's a simple thing. You win, and no one will talk bad to you or maybe less at least. It's simple, it's easy to understand but it's hard to pull off.

[@Yoohooooo33]

@@joshuadavey2198 he might not be as badass but at least he is still alive lmao

[@skyefox]

Tanaka has been subtly working on that cut shot for like 2 and a half seasons, ever since Bokuto hit it on em during the spring training in season 2. To see him land it, on such a big point, was more than my soul could take.

[@sparrow2068]

yup i was waiting to see that cut shot in action. and bokuto reacting to it was awesome as well. would b awesome to see more interactions btwn those two lmao, feel like they're cut from the same cloth

[@Bugzilla021]

He actually pulled it off in their first game of the national tournament just didn't have enough power in it so they were able to receive it

[@farhanchandra5066]

@@Bugzilla021 nope it's different my guy. This is on 2 blockers, and i don't know what similar shot you see in his first national tournament cause i ain't seeing it. We have seen Tanaka try this one is a practice match against Karasuno Neighborhood Club season 2 and then against Dateko season 4 which he never made it in both of them.

[@aaheladhikary7837]

@@farhanchandra5066 no Dave is right. He made the cut shot but it was easily recieved in the tsubakihara match. It didn't have any power in it. Remember the rally where tanaka said that it was a weak ass spike

[@confuzedperson8838]

@@sparrow2068 YES

[@AbdulElah77]

After realizing how honest and straight forward Tanaka is, and how he never gives up and keeps chasing his goals no matter how humiliating or embarrassing they might be. Kanoka feels like she had her heart broken because Tanaka rejected her by saying "He has his heart set on someone else”. Her knowing Tanaka she realized he’s gonna chase after Kiyoko also without giving up.

[@nehemiah9190]

That makes sense. I guess that’s why he has been so conflicted about his situation.

[@jiro6748]

So that's why, i have read the manga like 7 Times and i still don't get it

[@idiosyncrasy7703]

@@jiro6748 it's also hinted that kiyoko was somewhat into him, even back in highschool. Just in this episode alone, the 2nd years said that tanaka would've stopped if kiyoko told him off. If kiyoko didn't see him that way at all, she would have told him stop as to not get his hopes up. She just rejects his upfront proposals like the marriage one, the one about spanking and the one about holding her things for her, but she never does fully reject his feelings. She never tells tanaka to stop liking her or to stop chasing after her, all she does is put the reigns on him. She probably planned to actually entertain him after they aren't part of the same club anymore, since it'll probably be awkward for the team if they had any form of romantic relationship.

[@demibeans]

I was always so surprised that not many people understood this. Even manga readers. It's always been his character. I love that little insight into his personality. It gives him so much depth.

[@Diwaystation]

Oh wow i get it now, thanks

[@antoniomorino1546]

It is common to Liberos receive the ball even though the ball is going right in front of other player. The reason is to give the spikers more time to get ready for an attack. I know that was hard to Tanaka, but I don't think that Noya was wrong, even if he knew that Tanaka was getting depressed. But yeah, what a good episode. Nice reaction, it is really funny see someone reacting with so much passion and feeling.

[@girish2754]

I feel the same. When I was watching the episode, I was like it is a bit obvious they are targeting Tanaka, so it's perfect for Noya to take it and Tanaka will be ready to smash the hell out of it. Hats off to Tanaka though, that mental strength is out of the world

[@frida5416]

Yeah exactly, there’s absolutely no way Tanaka would’ve been able to receive one of Atsumu’s serve. If he had missed, right at set point, it would’ve been really bad for his morale and the team’s morale

[@iamshaleeyn]

@@frida5416 agreed! its only noya had the experience more than anyone else in receiving ball from powerhouse spike team! He doing a great job as a libero

[@FusDevil]

Yes noya receiving it is the best option and tanaka wouldnt be able to receive it but it still makes tanaka even more depressed that he isnt able to do anything. From an outside view, we know it made sense for noya to receive it, but for tanaka? At that point of time he wanted to hope that he is not useless by thinking that hes able to receive it, but he didnt get the chance. Which makes him more depressed. Which will also led you thinking that your teammates doesnt trust you, for example tsuki passing it to asahi and noya receiving it. Although its logical from the outside view that they do that but it must be hard for tanaka still.

[@thiagovieira4872]

"he would not be able to receive" tanaka was right behind the ball and he was ready to receive It...

[@dracofearless2322]

Haikyuu!! S1 Episode 20: When playing agianst Seijoh and Tanaka was cornered like he was in this episode. Coach Ukai thought "It’s not like he doesn’t make mistakes and he’s quick to let taunts get to him, but he’s the strongest-strongest after Azumane, and most importantly his ability to perform when he’s cornered doesn’t deteriorate. That mental strength… Those are unmistakably the qualities of an ace." Man he really is their second ace!!!

[@borispetrovic9307]

Shadow ace**

[@dracofearless2322]

@@Rickardithoo as a manga reader I have to be careful of what I am saying but this match will definitely be better than Shiratorizawa. Inrazaki has everything Shiratorizawa has and more.

[@crescentmoondriver4343]

@@dracofearless2322 as manga reader I should warn everyone that this comment has minor spoilers I literally thought Furudate wouldn't be able to top this Inarizaki match cause its that good, but he did with the next one. The match I dare call the best in the series. *Meow*

[@tindinolan5883]

If the series ever continues with Hinata still being in highschool after the 3rd years graduate I have a feeling that Tanaka would be the next Ace

[@benl.4577]

He probably becomes the ace after the third-years graduate

[@finesse1545]

i thought this man was about to destroy his whole setup when tanaka scored that final point

[@dragonizuku.6284]

brooo hahahah made my day after 7 months of commenting

[@jmrishun]

9:01 "Give him that fucking ball" - Lax, 2020. What a legendary reaction!

[@cartmantke]

Bro, you never have to apologize for getting the Haikyuu feels. They can hit in any episode.

[@KlausTube99]

When Tanaka talks about having that mental breakdown every 6 months, I felt that 🥺

[@haritsyusuf2503]

yeahh every one of us

[@NM-ev7pu]

Not saying that everyone has real self doubts, most people have them every so often. People aren't comfortable admitting it because society deems such things as weak. If you can accept it, not denying or finding some excuse, it is already your first step. Yeah, you might feel like shit, it's ok, nobody is superman, you just have to get up and start working again. Small steps, focus on what you can control, exercise, clean your room, read, stand up straight, start learning that first chapter for the exam, whatever, focus on small things you have control over and those small things will build momentum...

[@jrs2392]

@Mondo Owada no issue in thinking and reflecting deeply, in my opinion it's better than looking at everything at face value

[@dgoalie92]

So Noya stepping in for the receive in front of Tanaka may have seemed harsh, but from a storytelling perspective it was a great move. Tanaka is a spiker, and having his "comeback moment" on a receive, even from a very good serve, would have been a little lackluster. It sets it up to show how much mental perseverance Tanaka has, and it makes that final incredible cut spike that much more impactful.

[@jesrv7774]

ok ... actually this is something a Libero do in volleyball :) they do it 'cause like so the spiker his focused only on the attack , and beacuse thats ... libero's job? ;)

[@chandra6063]

That's true from a third person's point of view but Lax was actually talking about it in the perspective of the match itself. Having a bad time and then getting a good recieve boosts your confidence and Nishinoya, knowing Tanaka was having a bad time, should've definitely given that chance to Tanaka to pick himself up.

[@jesrv7774]

@@chandra6063 that's true , but what if he miss the recieve?

[@chandra6063]

@@jesrv7774 He wouldn't. If you see that frame again you can see that his hand was directly behind Nishinoya's.

[@diralis7316]

@@chandra6063 spin and power also come into play when receiving a serve, even if the positioning was correct something could go wrong.

[@xxvii76]

THIS GUY HAVE THE BEST HAIKYUU REACTION

[@Histoanmy]

yes

[@faithidokoh2593]

yes facts

[@dndhndn]

yes, far better than girls' reaction for thirst only.

[@RBDTone]

Fr dude was crying he was so into it💀

[@BT-um7hr]

@@dndhndn i cant wait for his reaction to the nekoma vs karasuno game

[@Reshfriado]

Already know he is going to cry, loke all of us

[@deswangren4477]

Ik it’s but weird to cry but to this was kinda lame ngl not even sad and I’ve felt this

[@velroi]

@@deswangren4477 damn bro good for you but it's kinda lame how you putting other people down if they didn't react the same way you did ngl

[@muxcaliber274]

For real I had tears in my eyes too

[@mauled2death]

@@deswangren4477 Lmao I had no reaction to this either but its not like I can’t see why people would tear up, try not to impose your emotional and sentimental values on others

[@DwarChief]

@@deswangren4477 ok good for you then man :v but we all different so don't make others have to be like you, don't impose I mean

[@vitaaeris]

Something about Tsukki here: he does have total faith in Tanaka. He tossed the ball to Asahi because he thought he had more chances to score back then, he didn’t worry that Tanaka could break or get a depressive moment over his abilities because he knows how mentally strong he is. He believes in him. That’s why he told him at the end that he couldn’t believe Tanaka could actually get depressed.

[@paulespinal9577]

Here you can also appreciate Bokuto's reaction, his anger at seeing Tanaka's mistakes is reflected in us as spectators and in a certain way it could be said that Bokuto is the opposite of Tanaka because in that situation Bokuto would be mentally and emotionally broken for not to be able to get any achievement in the whole set, but Tanaka brings out his mental strength and stands firm getting that goal point to win the first set, for things like this is that I love this anime.

[@bananaSeokjin]

Yes, having Bokuto be our “insight” into how Tanaka might be feeling is very effective, especially because Bokuto’s moods have such a large impact on his play. Without giving anything away, this is even more emotional after seeing in the manga how Bokuto’s character arc progresses.

[@a3-radio]

@@bananaSeokjin what are u saying he is just a "normal ace" xD

[@vanessaruth2834]

This episode makes me cry. When the 2nd players said," Tanaka will be ok. He was the only 2nd years who sticked with the club when everyone left." It says a lot about Tanaka's personality.

[@jlock1048]

The greatest reactor no cap, stay strong and lord let me stay with this journey 💪

[@PokeBazil]

No cap. Amen

[@muxcaliber274]

A literal king

[@jlock1048]

@@PokeBazil no lie I get so excited to watch these reaction

[@jlock1048]

@@muxcaliber274 a gawddd

[@justcrisg.g.]

Saddest part for me is when she realized that yeah she did get her heart broken. She been holding out with hope of maybe not, it was just a misunderstanding, but dam she made me want Tanaka to get with her. Honestly, I think Kanoka and Tanaka would have made for a great couple. Her, cheering for him and defending him while he supports and cheers her on.

[@mark-one6511]

i read the manga but i forgot who tanaka is with in the end can someone confirm it but i think they end up together

[@AnnieDHarpie]

@@mark-one6511 nope Kanoka is not with Tanaka

[@yannybee3707]

@@mark-one6511 Tanaka ended with Kiyoko.

[@mark-one6511]

@@yannybee3707 just look it up too its really kiyoko ....

[@yannybee3707]

@@mark-one6511 I mean this chapter in the manga foreshadowed it.

[@ヴァージニア-j5n]

ラックスくんが泣いてるの見てちょっと笑って、そのあともらい泣きした。 こうもキャラクターに感情移入してくれるリアクターは、見ててホント気持ちがいい。

[@jacklee3998]

The question of do I belong can be so dangerous. Even though a lot of the plays like the tsukki pass and noya save were optimal in terms of winning the game, I really liked how the anime addresses the sports mentality. Momentum is one of those things that analytics cant quantify, and when you are feeling down, it really is common to start spiraling and interpreting everything going on negatively even though objectively it may not be the case. While teammates and the crowd can encourage you, only the individual is capable of breaking out and that takes courage. To go to such a dark place and find a light is the mark of someone who has courage, and really glad they picked Tanaka to display that idea. Definitely one of my favorite moments of the entire series overall.

[@MH3Raiser]

Damn man, I couldn't have put it better myself.

[@crishealingvtuber8626]

In the manga, his last cut shot is called a "Super Cut Shot", and it becomes a special move by him if you will.

[@tinamakombe5900]

I'm so excited for the line shot🔥🥴honestly love that Tanaka gets a dub in this match because it's so relatable as well. Seeing Lax cry for this makes me think about the upcoming Guardian's guardian and when Hinata does you know what 👀.

[@crishealingvtuber8626]

@@tinamakombe5900 oh, I know what you mean 👀

[@Jetlog8]

@@tinamakombe5900 Mark your comment with spoilers ffs

[@pwner332]

Stolen from Bokuto but yes

[@Boraheartsss]

Yall just love to spoil shit huh?

[@ned4465]

The animation is a lot better this episode, last ep was outsourced to a different studio but it’s great to see the animation back in action

[@salty04_30]

It was outsourced but not because of the pandemic

[@bossmangamer2430]

not because of the pandemic but when a studio is working on multiple anime at once they tend to outsourced some ep

[@ned4465]

@@salty04_30 oh I see, oof I probably just spouted misinformation

[@ned4465]

@@bossmangamer2430 oof I messed up big-time

[@animeamv9099]

Nah the first half of the episode was a little eh but the second half was pretty good ngl

[@ronaldilagas3464]

As a manga reader, they did this episode perfectly for me. Especially because of how the previous episode looked, which ruined one of my favorite Yamaguchi and shimada moments. Can 100% say this is the best episode of this season, at least for now :)

[@adrianpamintuan5876]

Tanaka's moment is always one of the best manga scene for me. Amd they've done it perfectly

[@karyabagus3696]

honestly they make it better than my expect. but it is gonna be SUPERB if they Pause when tanaka Spike then give it SUPER INNER CROSS text. hahaha

[@ronaldilagas3464]

@@adrianpamintuan5876 totally agree!! Can't wait to see our boys shine in the next few episodes

[@adrianpamintuan5876]

@Paul Vizcarra Same those moments made Inarazaki match the best on the whole series.

[@satwikk9896]

@@karyabagus3696 ye it would’ve been even more dope if they paused the shot for a sec during the hand ball impact and then showed the spike. Nonetheless, the animation was still amazing

[@Dardend]

When I read this in the Manga, it didn’t fully hit like this. But the Music, the animation of seeing Tanaka, coming literally from the bottom up. It really made me F__KING HYPEEEEEE!!!!!! UNDERRATED SENPAI !!!!!

[@corey7975]

"But at the end of the day, if we dont trust in our boys then what the fuck are we doing here?" Such a great quote, I think about it a lot.

[@kunterborn1]

This episode hit me straight in my soul. Tanaka is such a great character, and while he's not my favorite (that's Asahi), he embodies what so many of us struggle with--comparisons with other people. The part where he climbs the stairs was such a powerful image of resilience. No matter how fast or slow he scales the stairs, he continues to scale them. This is why I love Haikyuu! so much; the lessons this show imparts aren't just blocking formations, new setting styles, or flashy serves. The core of HQ is it's ability to strike at what makes us strive, fight, and grow. Thanks for your reaction!

[@loostreamer]

I haven't finished yet but just to say: It's been awhile but in the first season it was stated that Nishinoya was the best Libero when he was in junior high so it's fair to say he was pretty famous, in Miyagi Volleyball at least, before he entered high school.

[@ZeusTheGod1-1]

I had the same thought

[@satwikk9896]

Ye he was famous. I think there have been scenes where other people recognised him along with kageyama when they went to tournaments

[@bananaSeokjin]

Yes, he came from a “powerhouse” middle school like Kageyama and is a well-known talented Libero. At the beginning of this season Ukai and Takeda wonder why he was not invited to something like the All Japan (like Kageyama) or the training camp (like Tsukki) -and then they realize it’s his wild personality that kept anyone from offering. And let’s be honest- Nishinoya only having been suspended from school at this point and not arrested for some crazy stunt is probably a miracle. I love him.

[@Boraheartsss]

Nishinoya is my favorite character of the series. I love that Tanaka got his moment. And damn did it made me tear up.... but I want a Nishinoya moment. And not just a volleyball one because he has millions of those. I want an INTERNAL AND ONLY Nishinoya moment

[@Ioannis_]

@@Boraheartsss same here mate

[@WOOJOfficial]

This anime is already a masterpiece in itself but damn, your genuine reactions make it so much more hype and enjoyable to watch! Really hope the creators/producers of this show get to see your reactions cuz I feel like they'd be so satisfied that fans such as yourself are truly understanding the emotions they are trying to convey. Keep up the great work my guy!

[@magicmonkey41]

miya’s reaction to missing the set is probably one of the funniest moments in the show so far

[@RoaringTide]

"They don't even got no faith in him." That's the part that hits hardest for me. Tanaka just dropping his hand after the callout, realising his teammates are no longer passing to him. It's the ultimate confirmation of his self-doubt. Like he knew he wasn't doing well, but not being given the ball is a clear signal that everyone else knows he's not doing well either - it confirms his own feelings. It's a horrible realisation when you learn that other people see your flaws too.

[@imkurisu]

Tanaka finally copied Bokuto's cut shot that he admired back in training camp. That was such an amazing detail to me!

[@karabomasibi2331]

He has been training and trying to learn that cut shot since season 2, on rewatch I noticed it, that plus the "weaker version of Bokuto" comment and then he pulls it off so perfectly? *chef's kiss*

[@kool4209]

He also polishes his straight line shot that he was working on back in season 1.

[@trackhoodie1741]

As I was watching this ep earlier, I was quoting you the whole time "TANAKA, MY BOY!"!!! Also, props to the other second years and Saeko-neesan who always knew that this shit aint going to break our boy!!! Tanaka is my fav too because I envied his mental fortitude during athletic competition as I was nowhere near close to having that trait when I was competing in HS.

[@Likian5]

"When my mind just nosedives into negativity, I end up thinking... I'm nothing but average." Never thought I could relate to a character in this show any more than I already do, but here it is...

[@risvymahi3118]

Well most of us are average!!!! 😅😅

[@NM-ev7pu]

Average people have accomplished pretty insane things.

[@risvymahi3118]

@@NM-ev7pu yeah.... I know.... Hard works pays for everything

[@vunvunkun4216]

I am so happy to see you feeling what Tanaka was feeling. The emotion was real. It got me crying when I was reading the manga, and it also got me crying watching this episode. Tanaka's chapter reflects what most athlete feel about themselves when they got beat down, and it shows how hard it is to actually break through that depression. Most people are average, and the fact that you know you are average, but still willing to achieve high, this itself is already a talent.

[@i3luez875]

Been camping ur channel for this, episode was so lit

[@ShiroToshi]

Tanaka calling out for the Left reminded me a lot of Asahi when he called out Suga when he returned to Karasuno!

[@Ann-cm1vx]

his struggle felt so real. the feeling of being ordinary, being bad at something you love. it hits hard. and combining this small arc with kanoka's conclusion of her attraction to tanaka is such a subtle yet poetic writing haikyuu is such a masteful series

[@lukebasco3746]

8:29 i feel you man, i cried at that part to

[@luciavictoriapenamoreno6839]

Being like Tanaka and having a such great mental strength is really just admirable. Despite all the factors that might be agaisnt him in this complicated volleyball world is amazing. Tanaka is such a great player, because he is able to cheer him up and keep being determinated in his goals. Btw, I love your reactions so much

[@Simply_saikyo]

What’s fun looking back at this video is that I found out that Tanaka is Yuji Nishida’s favorite character too. For those who don’t know, Yuji Nishida is the outside hitter for team Japan’s national men’s volleyball team

[@toopshigher4037]

I think Nishida is a opposite hitter. He normally attacks from the right side and he's a left handed hitter.

[@Aezoh]

You earned a new sub today bro. Tanaka and Daichi are my favourite characters and your emotions for them pulled me in. Keep it up, I'll be here from now on.

[@bluemix98]

Bro just wanna say that your Haikyuu reactions are the absolute best! It's so clear how genuine your reactions are and the emotions and how you connect with the characters! Whenever there's a new episode I always go to your channel first! Keep it up !!!

[@beyondisaac7319]

This is genuinely the best reaction I have seen for this episode. Thanks for the content man.

[@FavsFTW121]

Dude I feel you I was crying too. This episode hit so hard on so many levels.

[@hennavesterinen3097]

This episode shows us Tanaka's speciality: super sharp angle attacks. I like to compare Tanaka to Mateusz Mika from Poland, who is a beast when it comes to incredible angles of attack. Tanaka is still a second year, but that last spike was simply amazing.

[@vinasanjoyo]

I really really extremely love seeing your reactionssss!!! You just have that energy and enthusiasm that most other reactors don't have, keep being yourself and keep reacting to Haikyuu pleaseee!!!

[@ngerks314]

*LEFTO!* Also, love your genuine reactions, hope you don't become an emotional trainwreck by the end of the anime

[@BT-um7hr]

I’m too excited to see his reaction between the nekoma vs karasuno game

[@alextuhuru5793]

I dont care what anyne says, this is the best reaction to any episode in anime

[@dk57nde23]

The line about pushing harder than everybody else BECAUSE he's average instead of just giving up was so powerful I might live by it from now on lmao

[@unscriptedt.s858]

You are genuinely the best reactor. Simply because you're so honest

[@ilay_ux]

7:40 this moment right there. Exactly this is the same moment I started to tear up so badly. Knowing Tanaka's character. Seeing that beautiful shot of him putting his hand down was way too emotional for me. I felt so fucking sad it's not even funny lmAOOO

[@Boraheartsss]

Yes it’s amazing how they show him dropping his hand so dramatically then they show him raising his hand dramatically... in a way showing the lows and highs of the mental strife Tanaka was going through

[@Rickcrazy100]

Dude I watched your reaction the same day you release it...and it just amazes me every time I watch this one in particular, not only how amazing the episode is but how wholesome you are! (btw, when tanaka landed the cut shot you pushed your chair so hard that it must have made a hole in that wall, keep up the genuine reactions my guy!)

[@anthonysoquena266]

As an average volleyball player this hits me real hard and made me cry too. I can relate so much.

[@kiyoomiyeol]

you are by far my most fav reactor!!! i thought i was the only one who cried real hard when this ep came out, and nobody really cried either when i asked JAFJK but im glad too see that you share the same sentiment as i do, tanaka indeed best boy!!

[@J-a-J]

マジでこの回は神すぎてめっちゃ泣いたし 月島がレフトって叫んでる田中やなくて旭さんにボール上げたシーンがほんま痛すぎた(TT)

[@TlFSora]

You fr pour out some of the hardest emotions when wathing bro and i love it thought i was the only one!

[@guysmiley257]

Bruh my eyes were leakin in this episode

[@kharris6339]

Score, block or miss, the entire world felt “give him that fucking ball” the way you did.

[@DimasRidzky]

we all have been in tanaka's place, that's why this episode feels so emotional and all we need is a little support, in this case hinata:)

[@MrNukedDuck]

Dude, I feel you! Loving the reaction! Tanaka is by far my favourite character and this episode right here is by far the highlight of the series for me so far. Excellent reaction, my dude! Much love!

[@Boraheartsss]

Guys STOP explaining why Tsukki and Noya did what they did. Lax did not hold those situations against him and though he may not be a volleyball player I’m pretty sure he understands both situations were the best for the game. He’s only speaking from Tanaka’s perspective and those moments were into the show for a reason. It did their job and Lax reacted the way Tanaka was feeling when they happened... REGARDLESS if they were the right choices or not. Like we get it. Let us feel damn

[@ilay_ux]

Exactly, oh my god thank you for saying that. like damn, we get it. and some people respond so serious about it too... All I saw was a man saying things purely out of emotion. He was having a moment. He felt for Tanaka. thank fuck someone called those people out..

[@RainbowLynnful]

@@ilay_ux thank you BOTH for saying this. i don't wanna repeat what you guys both said, but i agree 100% i felt for Tanaka too and i think it's normal to feel upset and hurt for him during this episode lmao

[@immwk]

seeing Lax makes me emotional...this man is never afraid to show his emotions and support. what a G.

[@ziyad2912]

I love the moments tanaka is getting, amazing character development right there 🔥

[@stephenondevilla6835]

I love your resonance with Tanaka. That’s awesome. I cried to the episode too because we’ve at some point all been put into a corner and feel like there’s no way out. Just gotta keep going even when it hurts or when everything seems lost. This episode was brilliant and your reaction proves that. Loved this bro!

[@miltongutierrez8886]

This episode definitely fired, emotional episode it was just awesome. I've never really realize how much Tanaka is important and how great he is.

[@AndresGonzalez-dw4ni]

Bro the emotional “Give him that fucking ball” made me laugh a little but omg your reactions are so genuine im so glad i found your channel. Keep up the work man

[@oldgamer856]

This hits way too much when you have never felt special your whole life and you've always been trying but never reaching the peak. Always at the point where I'm never enough or I'm only average.. Tanaka is all of us.

[@iansantillan9175]

Watched ep.16 twice before watching this. I was moved and teary eyed twice. And then after watching this, I was moved and cried for the 3rd time. Right in the feels. I feel you, man.

[@sunsconquest6697]

Things they left out in this episode! Nishinoya during miyas serve was left in back row center so he could recieve what ever serve he threw at them, that is why he recieved the serve that was aimed to Tanaka

[@ahsanulibadradif1539]

Today I have learnt something from Tanaka...Even when you find yourself in a dire situation, you always ask Yourself: Left

[@defiasremix4185]

Lax actually just has the best haikyuu reactions hands down

[@magyesproductions]

This is maybe my favorite episode in the whole Inarizaki arc. let me tell you i also BALLED esp when ennoshita said it's Tanaka, the only junior who never left the team and never gave up on Karasuno. He def also one of my faves ever, this was a gem and your reaction was a whole mood 🔥🔥

[@samuelfytan]

I'm currently going through a heartbreak, and at 32, it's pretty damn hard. I was serious about it. My mood fluctuates up and down. It is always the worst when I wake up first thing in the morning. Perhaps, it's because I'm in a state where I'm not fully in control of my mind yet and it hit hard this morning. But that part where Tanaka talked himself into redemption at the end of the episode really lifted me. I actually copied it down and changed the words to my situation. And I plan to read it to myself whenever I look down because I don't think I have the time to look down like that either.

[@RazorWolfy512]

Have faith in yourself, don't forget your own worth mate, heads up

[@NM-ev7pu]

Sorry to hear that. Been there, really shitty situation. Always remember: Things might look pretty darn desperate, but if you stop moving you are going to lose. What helped me a lot is to clean my room, go to the gym or work out and listening to a few podcasts. Not saying your situation will change immediately, but trust me, it will get better. If you feel like shit again, accept it, don't deny it or brush it off because it will come back. I tried it to, putting those dark thoughts in box somewhere in my brain, those things will resurface and will hit even harder. Accept that not everything is going according to plan, accept that you aren't perfect. Nobody is. Just go out there, one baby step at a time and it will get better.

[@samuelfytan]

Once you fall, the only way to go is up, hey?

[@sandeepsolomon4219]

This is my favorite episode of the series so far. I have rewatched this so many times and it hits me every time!

[@Marie_august]

OMG I CRIED SO MUCH IN THIS EPISODE TOO! SO HAPPY I WAS NOT THE ONLY ONE WHO FEEL SO HAPPY FOR TANAKA 😍💪💖👏

[@MycroftDev]

Tanaka in this episode was everyone that ever felt their goals slipping away. I cried today because he, like everyone else reading this, is exceptional even when we dont know how. Push forward, the world will notice and tell you.

[@ephraimgrienzo]

7:38 I understand why you felt like that but Tsuki passed it to Azumane was because they need to build a new moment after getting blocked 4:50 I also understand why you were upset about that but Noya the libero his instinct and reflexes are just in graved in his head to get the ball up I can say all these things cause I played volleyball and basketball for 10 years and I know how Tanka feels cause I been there before

[@bluecyanide411]

Yea he understands that but tanaka is his fav, its a bias thing he vouched for.

[@ephraimgrienzo]

@@bluecyanide411 Yea I know which is why understand why he felt like that

[@bluecyanide411]

Ephraim Grienzo i know you understand it but i’m saying he understands it already so what you said was unnecessary

[@Boraheartsss]

Yeah he gets that. He’s speaking from Tanaka’s prospective. He didn’t hold either moments against Tsukki and Noya. No one did but we still feel the same frustration Tanaka does as this is his episode clearly....

[@ephraimgrienzo]

@@Boraheartsss I totally agree with you I apologies if offended anyone with my comment

[@mark-one6511]

this hit home to people like me who loves a sport soo much but the sports dont love u back and most of us accepted the reality that we cant be that guy but seing tanaka knowing he's average and still go at it is a real tear jerker... AyoLaxzone u deserve a sub my bro

[@jinust]

TANAKA MVP. Ive been waiting for your reaction all day, thank you!

[@sarwa6945]

probably still the best reaction i’v seen on an anime on youtube, ayolaxzone cried like i did too for tanaka (maybe others people too) this épisode was really intense tanaka is my best character so far ! thanks for those reactions of haikyuu !

[@Djtatoti]

I was thinking of you when I watched this episode, I was wondering how you were going to react, and like always it was not disappointing, tou truly feel what Tanaka is feeling right here, that was the reaction of somebody that can understand others, feel their emotions and joining/helping them.

[@SuryaM-f5o]

boyyyyyy!!! you got me invested af afetr watching your reaction, for the 18th time, i watched this anime for the 18th time cuz of you dawg! i just love how emotionally invested you are in this shi and you actually feel the characters

[@backfaced]

Never clicked so fast! Such a great episode

[@gee9416]

YO I JUST WANT TO SAY FOR THE PAST 4 SEASONS OF HAIKYUU, I CRIED WITH YOU EVERY SINGLE TIME AND IT MAKES ME THANKFUL THAT YOU LOVE THIS SERIES SO MUCH AND I AM JUST SPEECHLESS! KEEP IT UP!

[@AveRageEnjoyer02]

I got mixed emotions i felt excited and sad to the point that i teared up. We feel you man.

[@baumundallesandere]

When you said again that Tanaka was your favorite I knew we were in for a treat :) Great to see those chapters finally animated. Haikyuu is just so good

[@quencybandz286]

This was such a big Episode for Tanaka I really love him man my boy✊🏽

[@charmcobrado]

when I watched this episode myself, I was teary-eyed... but when I watched you watch this episode, the tears flowed... this is what I love about watching your reaction videos... cause it shows me a different angle of viewing the show from someone else's perspective. plus it's heartwarming seeing a grown-ass man so invested in a sports anime... its the cutest

[@soal4690]

Had me crying, love Tanaka

[@chandra6063]

This was by far the best episode of this season. I was waiting for something on Tanaka since S1 and we finally got it.

[@me-qt8ye]

I've probably watched this same reaction video like 20 times by now ❤️

[@Ramen.1]

Dang this is one of the most emotional reactions to an anime i've ever seen i'm guess that you probably have been put in a situation like this or something you can relate to too have this reaction love your content keep up the great work

[@Nichtwahr]

Just as a sidenote: that spike was a super inner cut shot (so far only bokuto showed smth insane like that) tanaka being the only one in karasuno who can actually pull that of. Hinata with the freakquick, tanaka with the cutshot. Asahi still working on smth. They all building special attacks! Hype!!

[@mrgone2408]

@Pudding Head what chapter is it?

[@gabrielmoura7146]

Bro... I love u. Your reactions are the best of all. You can truly see what are you feeling in the moment, they're true. Thats amazing. Never change, man. Never change.

[@darkobliterate873]

This episode really hit home HARD.

[@adambubb5043]

I think this is my new favorite reaction of all time. Last one was your tsukki one lmao keep making this content dude I cant get enough you're so hilarious and wholesome!

[@juanjosca]

I love you bro as I love Tanaka my boy

[@Kiing944]

first time reacting to a video of yours and this was truly beautiful man , real emotions !! keep it up my boy

[@world6296]

5:59 on clock at russian(s) time.. Nice..

[@naufalardana3076]

i love your reaction its pure and you even cry bro haha. i have already read all manga chapters and im just have shivering and little tears. respect to u for not faking it and haikyuu for the different shonen vibes from other shonen animes