Munenori Kawasaki Funny Moments & Highlights!

One of my favorite players, Munenori knows little english, but very much japanese.
Cubs have him right now, they better utilize him before I have a heart attack

[@Rocky-wc4hl]

A Japanese tourist who got lost in Canada and joined a baseball team

[@Albert_Ventura_Music_Composer]

LOL

[@zigbo5659]

Good anime idea tho

[@DiegoAlvarez-lf8us]

Yeah boi that's that Asain 💪

[@jeffz870]

I'd love a movie like this. Like the terminal but more ridiculous

[@ryansaw999]

​@@Rocky-wc4hl watch Major

[@quickhits6565]

"do you have goals" "ghost I dont like ghost" lol

[@bxjxj18272]

Quick Hits くっそわろたw

[@12bestskater12]

because i a veher see a ghost

[@perii0721]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/mqaZaayFa8R3ZtE

[@truth135]

I scare ghost

[@RockinTheDub]

Kawasaki “scare ghost”

[@flintyp0P]

This man should be our representative when the aliens arrive

[@keshov7945]

i support that

[@amariahk.c5411]

Peaceful will be made

[@AJL_120]

Let's just make him president

[@austinknollofficial]

😂 I’m dead

[@dawngene4899]

Yeah after they meet him we will propably have a peaceful first contact

[@TheVitruvius]

Reporter: "So, how is the English?" Kawasaki: "Hmm, 2015"

[@killerkimm]

LOL

[@juanra3100]

Incredible

[@NateWongSongs]

In retrospect 2015 was amazing

[@thomashunt2174]

that’s his english ELO

[@kentaromorise4416]

I can’t touch good button of the first comment because there’re 2015 goods now

[@Hdidbi_3049]

I don’t know anything about baseball but he’s so entertaining LMAOOO

[@azwaradaha4939]

manaar منار same

[@hrhcrab]

6 minutes ago I didn't either, but now it turns out I'm a Toronto Blue Jays fan.

[@lucasgomes4899]

Sadly he's retired now

[@emiralkan6541]

Same lmao

[@toxictested1543]

Lol, just finding about this guy as well

[@luaj1591]

He seems like the guy that just showed up and just kept coming back

[@perii0721]

LUAJ 15 kzbin.info/www/bejne/mqaZaayFa8R3ZtE

[@castillocastillo4876]

and everybody loves that guy😂

[@garliconionshallot]

lmao

[@mightyPants]

Zero interest and knowledge of baseball, one of this guy's clip was recommended randomly, now he's my favourite person.

[@Butterd_toast]

Same lol

[@francescodiilio7755]

Same, I love this guy

[@setsuna7618]

Same man and he did home run too. Goat

[@seandelaney4421]

Same. Now I have something to actually talk with Canadians or baseball fans about

[@Masda.X]

same :)

[@TheSoulCollector13]

"He's big. Kawa, small" "He's big. Kawa, small" "He's big. Kawa, small" "He's big. Kawa, small" "He's big. Kawa, small"

[@MichaelPerez-he3sf]

😂😂

[@danielflory4416]

We get it

[@markcalvelo1909]

He’s big kawa small. He’s big kawa small. He’s big kawa small. He’s big kawa small

[@Term-limits]

"Yeah"

[@kyohev]

"Kao wa" means "his head is" in Japanese.

[@laangelsnumber1]

Lmao “I’m drunk. Japanese please”

[@craigclement5079]

Erok95 so good 🤣

[@thegreatdeath]

im in tears😭

[@firstnamelastname-zi4mq]

For real bro. Imagine having to hear something, translate it to your native language, think of what you want to say, translate that into another language, and say it all while hammered.

[@Pacers00]

I’m so weak

[@noname-dk7ri]

4:29

[@kyezek524]

I don't like ghosts. Because I've never seen ghosts. I scare ghosts.

[@UFOhunter4711]

I lost it at that

[@user-ml3lz2ig3h]

I’m Japanese, and I thought he said GHOST too.

[@eyebrowhaba]

The reporter just asked whats your goal for the season??

[@monique_pryce]

@@eyebrowhaba “to win” I guess..😂😂

[@user8nbanhkd]

As an eng learner I can understand well this situation. "***you**Go*s*o***?" Hmm, he asks me about GhoSt(o), maybe! (not understand well about "I'm scared" "I'd scared" "I scare")

[@Durokdtrain]

I met him on the street one time after a blue jays game with his wife and child. Really nice guy... his wife took a picture of us and he told I should be wearing a helmet (I was biking home). Great fucking guy! One of favourites

[@tonyhawksmovingcastle9697]

CUTE

[@TheSlipperyNUwUdle]

Thats adorable. 🥺 I don’t know anything about baseball but I would wanna meet him.

[@primo4915]

Wear the helmet bruh

[@infernal..]

Literally just found him today. This is my 3rd video. I don't even like baseball.

[@sickfoo5506]

You should go to a game!

[@marioskyjuicemonster]

Yup. Same

[@eddiewilliams5188]

Same Lol

[@jimmyp9105]

Ikr

[@stillkarhu]

Same here

[@CLSGL]

“I love blue jays. I love Toronto. Thank you. I love Michael Jordan.” I love this man

[@user-yr4ox2gm8m]

and Glenn Gould🎹

[@owenchapman6662]

He is what baseball should be fun

[@itslife1399]

and now beltre is retired :(

[@wadecarnes8159]

I feel like when belted retired baseball lost some of that magic for me. Idk it was never the same 😔

[@lololooo7955]

1:27 „Are you from“ -? -„Are you from?“ -„where am I from?“ -„yah“ -„Japan“ -„Good english“😂😂😂😂 FCKIN LEGEND

[@carloandrelucero8155]

Lmaooooooo seriously I’m dead

[@jsilva7005]

Am I wrong in that i think he understands English perfectly but he pretends sometimes not to understand so he can make a joke? Either way, hes hilarious.

[@user-kq1kd3lm2t]

@@jsilva7005 I’m Japanese, and for me, speaking is way harder than listening. I can understand what the president of USA says, but I can’t even talk about my favorite food.

[@adrianwu3685]

@@user-kq1kd3lm2t but you have good english writting lol

[@nya___nya]

@@adrianwu3685 weirdly enough, written communication is easier.

[@joytoy9100]

Unfortunately, he retired his baseball life. I’m proud of him. I respect his personality.

[@kahil2482]

Still plays in Taiwan I think

[@agemono11111]

台湾でやってるぞ勝手なことを英語で言うなよ

[@shawneric3340]

ファンDe 返信してる人間違えてるぞい

[@agemono11111]

助っ人外国人乱闘好きな ほんまやすまん

[@SadismIsGood]

@@agemono11111 なんでやねん（笑）

[@mcappello30]

I think he could bat .000 and still find a spot in a clubhouse

[@MJKarver]

True but that's not possible he only bats 1000

[@Andrux0821]

Totally worth it if more people come to the games to see him. Tbh I’d do that.

[@bisratamare3265]

REPENT and be BORN AGAIN believing on Messiah Lord Jesus, nothing more important, today is the day of salvation and Jesus can show you the truth, its not blind faith you can see it for yourself if you truly seek like promised. John 3:3 unless a man be born again he cannot see the kingdom of God / Luke 13:3 unless you repent, you will all likewise perish ⚠️❤️⚠️❤️

[@allofmyes]

Essentially that was the case near the end of his stints with both the Jays and Cubs who, despite his being ineligible for play, invited him to join them during their respective postseasons because he was so good for team chemistry. Kawa being Kawa, he showed up for every game and you can see him out on the field celebrating with the Cubs when they won the Series that season

[@apagoogoo]

my favourite blue jay ever. at the time he joined the bench, morale was very low. the dugout needed a clown. he arrived, and everyone loosened up. everyone's stats went up. and he could play! i remember sitting in the 500s watching him knock that single to win it. clutch play in a tense moment.

[@Errupt]

Ye

[@cooledry]

I don't know shit about baseball, but I love his personality and was watching some clips. Some people saying he was a very good player, some people saying he was actually very bad. What was he actually like?

[@apagoogoo]

@@cooledry well he kinda rolled around the majors from team to team. So he got stuck in a lot of positions both in the batting order and defensively that made it difficult to stand out. Real lunchbox player as far as stats. But you don't spend years in the show if you're japanese unless you bring some skills.

[@halflanding1900]

apagoogoo: Great comment, thanks for sharing!

[@meruk8682]

Thanks for sharing, very good insight into why he was loved so much in Toronto 😊

[@mndefjj1]

I love Ohtani. I love ichiro. But i cant get kawa out of mind.

[@mero8051]

He looks like that type of person I wish I went to high school with.

[@wampaybTV]

This man is the reason why I decided to learn Japanese.

[@Patrick.Weightman]

"Where am I from?" "Yeah" "I'm from Japan." "Oh... good english!"

[@rapgameoprahwinfrey]

he's super witty aka smart.

[@JHS-ju7qu]

he said I'm japan

[@Frances-iu8nq]

Kawa doesnt need to learn English, English learns Kawa

[@colin7225]

I like this guy, I have zero interest in baseball, his real skill is his mastery japlish.

[@shawneric3340]

Engrish

[@colin7225]

Same thing.

[@mxsochist]

Colin yah baseball is like lamer than golf but this guy is funny asf

[@ryotaarai3816]

Spengrish actually... He learns English from his latino teammates. 😂 But seriously, the guy is a goofball in any language, especially in his mother tongue.

[@Wenjo936]

Nihonglish

[@Abeni28]

Kawasaki: Do you know Michael Jordan? Interviewer: yes, I know Michael Jordan Kawasaki: ok, because Michael Jordan once said: Have fun, enjoy the game 😂😂

[@el_duderino_man]

So profound! Who could ever forget that quote? lol

[@hawknomi7940]

just pray help fung enjoyzagame

[@yoka7521]

Once a t a interview, he said, “many Japanese people come here and don’t make it and they complain. They say the environment is bad, my English isn’t good, etc. Too many excuses. If you don’t like the environment, try to change it. Don’t complain.” He’s not only funny but very intelligent and works very very hard to where he wants to be. All Japanese love him!!

[@Romie0193]

I don't know much about baseball but this guy made my day lately. Love his charm, confidence and sense of humor. 😍😍

[@inessa5923]

This is what confidence is. None of that arrogant, "no fucks given" attitude. Knowing you're not great at something, but eager to try and do your best. Watch everyone smiling in his presence. What a guy.

[@OmegaMapDesign]

My son is canuck. He is speak engrish. Maybe.

[@mloftus8618]

1:40 Reporter, “do you have goals for the season”? Muni, “I don’t like ghost...I scared of ghost” 😂😂

[@MarinerLain56]

He WAS the team when we had him in Seattle. I missed him so much when he went to Toronto. Mune is truly forever a treasure to baseball. Fearless, and always so positive❤

[@user-fp2fm9gl3l]

I’m glad to watch this video. He retired last year. He is still my hero. I’m in America and I’m trying to make people happy like him. He is pure, humble, and honest. I respect him. I wanna be like him.

[@shanezenmusic]

❤

[@adamalia2229]

I am living here in Japan and I regularly see him on TV doing commentaries on baseball specially about Ohtani and what he is presently doing now. Mr. “Kawa” is still THE man with lots of positive energy even on early morning sports news, , , 😊❤

[@HappyDragneels_page]

his blink/winks are gifts from heaven

[@Kitajima2]

I honestly didn't notice until you pointed it out, but they really do tie all his facial expressions together

[@MinecraftGuy5145]

fucking love this guy

[@rjtv1765]

I never watched this man play, but his trolling and humorous personality makes MLB so much better

[@user-jw4zr2tj3x]

"I love Michael Jordan " lol

[@Officer_Main69]

bae as hell

[@owenhutchison4295]

Toronto needs him back

[@spencerthespek6305]

yes

[@jediknightfalcon]

Yes

[@user-shoumei-hairimasu]

He's in Thailand.

[@norekolova868]

@@user-shoumei-hairimasu He is in Taiwan, not Thailand.

[@user-shoumei-hairimasu]

@@norekolova868 sorry.i have a mistake

[@rubberonasphalt]

I miss Kawa and his antics at the Bluejays. He just has an aura of joy that is so infectious, which I'm sure was the glue to the team. Great guy

[@Karmy.]

Every team needs a Kawa

[@BigDickMuscleManSartorious]

i swear this guy is trolling everyone

[@shqiphonor7100]

He aint

[@surike]

Yep

[@iMvAwesome]

Probably speaks perfect English 😂

[@surike]

@@eratm6266 what

[@eratm6266]

@@shqiphonor7100 naah, he is man

[@CSDonohue11]

This video just made Kawasaki my favorite player

[@user-zi7dt5gg8y]

I’m so impressed about how brave he is. He played a sport professionally in a country he doesn’t know their language.

[@Mia-xb9er]

I know someone who was a Kawasaki’s physical trainer in Japan. When the physical trainer’s son was born, he visited the trainer’s wife home to congratulate him. He is a truly nice guy.❤

[@robberblood]

When I go to Japan this year I'm wearing a Blue Jays cap. I want to see how many times Kawasaki's name comes up.

[@miyanaoal1]

have a good time in Japan!

[@maddenmadden11]

robberblood wear a darvish hat he's a superstar there...

[@griffrocks1862]

robberblood h

[@yoitsjimmy_]

robberblood now you better wear an angels hat

[@jeffreyvences4361]

madden madden Not after he blew the game for the Dodgers in the world series... Lol Kidding Dodgers are taking it this year!!!

[@elijahb9767]

5:49 that double wink was clean. Best in the game

[@nolhianghanguanggi]

No one can hate him.

[@naruhodone0124]

After Munenori returned to Japan, he suffered from mental illness. Maybe he was trying too hard to play the character. But seeing him still playing in an independent league in Japan gives me courage. He is my number one hero because he followed Ichiro, whom I admire, across the ocean and was loved in a foreign land.

[@h3llraiz3r_929]

I absolutely love this guy's attitude, he never seems to need a reason to have fun ☺

[@ebscoHOSTpub]

I miss him so much. We need more players like him!

[@jyunoki3452]

They should bring him back and have a Munenori Kawasaki Fun Day. Honour the player and teammate.

[@billyblanco2540]

Lmao still watching in 20123 Michael Jordan said just pray, have fun, enjoy the game. Thank you very much. -Munenori Kawasaki the LEGEND

[@mooncake4371]

I teach in Japan and this guy is the amalgamation of all the male Japanese class clowns in my classes. So much energy!

[@TheExpertNoob]

“English too tough, I’m drunk you know? Japanese please”

[@cee_el]

I know about this guy cause my ex is a baseball fan. He met Kawasaki in front of the US embassy in Osaka years ago and my ex said he was kind and very willing to take a pic

[@ricardoyee3100]

“Welcome back” Kawasaki: thanks, I’ll be back

[@mistermomo2904]

I think he tried brownies one day and his body just can’t fully process it out

[@Lilkevtalk]

😂😂😂

[@1104boushu]

彼がベンチにいるだけで、チームの士気は上がる。 唯一無二の選手。

[@AbG-pk4ti]

So the Mariners had Suzuki, Kawasaki where's Yamaha

[@spencerthespek6305]

lol

[@kyezek524]

Nomenclature0. Lmfao!

[@zoelotero]

You forgot Honda

[@TeamGAJU]

@@zoelotero Honda not in baseball.. he is playing soccer

[@MarcG7424]

Yamaha is in the minors they will probably call up Honda first

[@nathanderover6929]

I love this guy! He's such a goober!

[@commentsdisabled2320]

Ive never seen a baseball match, don’t even know the rules. But this guy made me a Blue Jays fan

[@owenwatson5331]

This man is an example of the absolute best that humanity has to offer

[@nasty2168]

I love this guy so much

[@loknloll]

He's definitely eating a different wasabi than the rest of us.

[@Amerit9]

Now i know why this guy got a KZbin promotion lol “ my son speaks english ...maybe”😭😭

[@sixsix5765]

The most wholesome player in all of baseball.

[@TheCmanlaw]

as a Jays fan in 2019...this man is a legend!! i want him back so bad!! his charisma would lift fans to a higher level! i LOVE you Muni!!! Never change!!

[@samirose4238]

This man, I’m so glad that KZbin brought me to him.. ☠️

[@howdy333]

1:49 I absolutely believe him when he says that he scares ghosts.

[@john-carlosynostroza]

I just woke up and did a beautiful meditation. Feeling great. Then I put this on and started smiling and laughing out loud. What a start to a day! Love this dude!

[@kenkr4059]

"Do you have goals for the season?" "I dont like ghosts"

[@middleagedwomanwithahandba2795]

I have never watched baseball in my life but suddenly find myself needing this baseball player in my life.

[@suhdude2332]

How can anyone dislike this dude he doesn’t even play for my team and I love this guy and root for him every chance he gets!

[@StanleyKubick1]

he lifts my spirit every time. it doesn't get old

[@davidkelley9509]

“No I don’t like ghosts. I’ve never seen a ghost. I scare ghosts.”

[@crush42mash6]

He definitely was loved when he was here in Toronto, what a great personality

[@raine-time]

Greatest anime character ever written

[@dothedo3667]

Seems like a stand up guy, not taking himself to seriously, not too worried or embarrassed about the language differences, having fun, just being silly. Swell guy.

[@maxmcintyre9192]

“I love blue jays,I love Toronto,I love Michael Jordan”

[@yasirmontather]

“my son, he speaks english…maybe”

[@hiroshige6742]

It’s really funny that in Japan Kawa was like the best player at the time but in MLB, he acts like comedian😂

[@DC-nc9cn]

maica jodan said: "just pray, have fung, enjoy the game"

[@JT-uw5px]

I miss that whole roster, watching this takes me back to what feels like an eternity ago :'''(

[@sawyer7827]

Reporter: How’s the English? Kawasaki: 2015

[@MyNanasisan]

Dear Americans Don't worry, He still loves baseball and he's fine🤣 Lately, I've been very busy working as a commentator for the WBC.

[@hazelnutspred3348]

He is the cutest man omg

[@chewycactus]

What did the buffalo say to his son before he went to college BI-SON 😂 What a gem of a man

[@DendyJungle]

He's the only one who speaks English like it should be spoken

[@Calvertron]

I custom ordered his jersey, I'm a Brewers fan but I couldn't help myself..the guy is a legend.

[@subject3393]

he is too cute even he speak in Japanese he is the cutest baseball guy!!

[@Active0Bserver]

This man is such a treasure

[@Sarahv7896]

"I'm drunk you know? Japanese please!" Hahaha

[@lonestar6709]

Reporter: _"How's the English coming along?"_ Kawasaki: _"Yes. I have book. I reading."_

[@SaintDre7]

please protect him. hes is a treasure.

[@YH-fn8nc]

Remember not only he is a very entertainer, but also he used to be a super star in Japan and he had have some titles of baseball! He is a genius, so we called him “Ichiro Ⅱ”!!

[@laura5x5]

I love this guy, I hope he's doing well !!

[@hamariki]

Laura Arsenault-Perera now He is a autonomic disease

[@asdkjgf]

This is like my 10th videos of him i watched tonight. He was recommended randomly and i never regret clicking it. I know nothing bout baseball but He is awesome, im stanning haha.

[@samerken]

Let’s be honest, we all wish we could be this confident.

[@more9876555]

彼が日本を代表する記録より記憶に残る選手だ

[@JnlSaebo]

ヤギタロウ enig ass

[@TyKOmain]

For real bro

[@junsaito4421]

He didn’t beat many records, but he is certainly a memorable athlete.

[@user-ru4rd6mg8w]

新庄やろ

[@mcigloo]

@@user-ru4rd6mg8w もし私が日本人だったら、彼を自分の一人と呼べることをとても誇りに思うでしょう

[@wyattfank6613]

They cut the audio at the end where he says Japanese noodle power (talking about his arms) that was my favorite interview

[@smapili]

I will forever believe this dude speaks perfect English and just trolled everyone for years

[@RedBaron44]

I think he knows what he's doing 😂