Olympic Volleyball Player Reacts to Haikyuu!! S1E24: "'Lonely King' No More"

Professional volleyball player and World Champion Sarah Pavan reacts to Haikyuu S1E24: "'Lonely King' No More."
Edited by: Lydia Xu
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"'Lonely King' No More." Haikyu: 1st Season. Writ. Taku Kishimoto, Dir. Susumu Mitsunaka, Sentai Filmworks, 2014.
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😭😭😭 don't worry about me... I'll just be here crying for the rest of the day. Ugh that episode was BEAUTIFUL!!!! I felt every single emotion possible, but those last two scenes..... GOLD. PURE GOLD!
Haikyuu is the single greatest thing to ever happen to volleyball and if you don't love this episode you have no soul (just kidding.... but seriously ha). I know you all know exactly what is going to happen, but just in case, I don't want to give any spoilers, other than Kageyama being loved by his teammates is what I live for. You probably could have told that from the title anyways. Oh! And the unreal serve dodge by Noya near the end of the match 👍😮 The match with Seijoh comes to an end.... let's see what happens!
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Sarah Pavan is a Canadian beach volleyball Olympian and World Champion. She is the 3-time FIVB World Tour Best Blocker, and one half of 2019’s Most Outstanding Team. Before playing beach volleyball, Sarah Pavan was one of the world’s top indoor volleyball players. She had an impressive professional career in Italy, Brazil, South Korea, and China, and represented the Canadian Indoor National Team.
On this channel, Sarah shares everything you want to know about volleyball, from beginner skills all the way to the more advanced levels. You can find volleyball drills, how-to skill technique, sport-specific strength and conditioning exercises, strategy, and more. This is a great place to learn about volleyball from someone who has played at the highest levels in the world, both indoor and on the sand.

[@SarahPavanVolleyball]

So. Many. Emotions!! I love Haikyuu so much. This episode is absolutely beautiful 🧡

[@nachijr1195]

👍😭👍

[@HatakeMoriko]

YESSSSS NEW UPLOAD AFTER A LONG DAY OF WORK! *puts off sleep to watch*

[@nk.c1n]

this episode was too sad :((

[@chessycake]

Still tear up whenever I watch this episode😩🥺

[@patmonte8426]

YAYYYY AN UPLOAD

[@JentPlays]

I don't comment on videos very often but I just wanted to say that I watch quite a lot of people react to Haikyuu and I think yours might be my favourite that I've ever seen. It feels like more than anyone else, you seem to 'get' the show, appreciate the character arcs AS WELL as the volleyball. Where other reactors (even good ones) get too caught up on certain things, find it difficult to follow, or maybe get to distracted trying to give their opinions or teach the audience - I feel like you take the show in as it's intended, you don't break up the pace of the scenes, you get emotional. It's really amazing to watch. It's a shame that you can't do videos weekly because the wait is the only downside, but that is 100% understandable and not your fault. Thank you for the videos! Looking forward to more!

[@solusgamer164]

This!

[@ChillerNoKiller1]

This!

[@rowieezekiel2187]

This

[@MrNoooobler]

THIS

[@gastonpaterno127]

Thissss right here

[@girot9853]

The meal scene is impressive. Like the members of Haikyuu, we say hello in Japan when we eat. The English subtitles were "Thank you for the food". In Japanese it is "itadakimasu".This is a very deep word. The meaning is close to "I will receive it". Receive the lives of meat, fish, plants and vegetables used in the diet. Receive from farmers and ranchers who grow vegetables and meat. Receive from the person who cooked the food. And everyone also receives the compassionate feelings of Director Ukai who acted. In other words, it is a set of gratitude for everything. I like this Japanese word "itadakimasu".

[@perevision]

That's beautiful, thank you for the insight.

[@kareni.s.pezzolo9607]

it's such a beautiful word!

[@oodles_noodles6322]

Some translations say "I humbly receive." Its meaning is very similar to that meal time prayer for Christians.

[@MUGINEKOO]

「いただきます」の深い意味を知ってくれて嬉しいです。ありがとう

[@billylion3073]

@@oodles_noodles6322 yeah and with the next episode called "the third day" it has some last supper vibes they eat and died but on the third day rise from the dead they have metaphors out the wazoo in this show

[@user-wv1rd4he4e]

I love the last two scenes too. Takeda is a literature teacher so he always has wise words to share and Ukai is more on a practical side. They balance each other so well and are so important to the team. I cried the first time watching this episode. It's beautiful and inspiring like you said. Thanks so much for the reaction. It totally made my day! :)

[@ErickKirei]

Take-chan is so full of wisdom, I really like him and wish he was my teacher in real life :)

[@elisabethn2893]

You only cried the first time? Damn, just seeing a picture from the meal is enough to get my tear ducts going

[@mantaren]

In a recent interview with the creator of Haikyuu, Furudate talks about doing research upon initially writing the story and shaping the dynamics of the teams. Furudate noticed that in Japanese middle school & high school teams powerful servers and serve specialists take a lot of spotlight or their team revolves/relies a lot around/on them. They also happen to be setters often, which further associates with Haikyuu players who are setters-serve specialists appearing a lot. According to that interview section, that was why Haikyuu showcases serving so much through Oikawa & other serve specialists later on. Younger teams & players have not had the time and experience to develop into extremely high level play, so they apparently focus a lot on honing their serving skills in Japanese school teams (or at least used to a decade ago), since receiving them is not going to be as well trained as in college level and further. Hope this helps you understand why this happens so much (& it will continue happening in Season 3 & 4).

[@mansfaye1084]

@@ysh7434 pretty sure it's they. We do not know the author's gender

[@prudence7610]

what is Tsurudate?

[@prudence7610]

@@mansfaye1084 作者は、男性です。英文で答えると表示されないので日本語で答えました。理解して貰えたら嬉しいです。

[@mantaren]

@@prudence7610 I edited the name in through my phone and it was 'auto-corrected' to Tsurudate for some reason, perhaps a name I said elsewhere. Edited back to the actual name LOL

[@Iqnacio.]

Authors gender hasn't been confirmed but the official translations have always refered to Furudate as he/him so it's implied that Furudate is a man.

[@theecat3689]

6:25 it is accurate! hahaha the mangaka (original comic author) really lined everything up according to the match settings to the point they were complaining that there were so many things they couldnt do because the pace of the match had its own direction. The only reason we only see Oikawa serve is because he's the only one with a big serve on their side right now and he's the main uuuuh antagonist of this arc(?) In the same way we only ever see Hinata serve when he fails, a lot of unseen serves are just 'normal' standing serves with the aim of just getting it over the net

[@vailingbow1068]

I think you underestimate Iwaizumi since he's also a big server.

[@Ella8i8]

@@vailingbow1068 I think Iwaizumi becomes a big server later in the story, same as some Karasuno players. They get more serving screentime later on.

[@theecat3689]

@@Ella8i8 this! spoilers: . .. ... .... its in their 2nd karasuno vs seijoh that iwaizumi is mentioned to have gotten better with serves along with other seijoh players (◍•ᴗ•◍) i believe it's when he was first shown to have a jump serve but i could be wrong on the last one

[@vailingbow1068]

@@Ella8i8 I mean, we don't know that. Pretty sure Iwaizumi also always did jump serves. Doesn't make sense otherwise. Other players could just be doing a float serve. Just no jump.

[@sharlesdaviskendy2391]

I feel like anyone who’s ever done ANY sport at any level more serious than totally casual (be it school or whatever) can absolutely relate to that eating and crying scene. It’s probably why it’s such a strong scene, because it’s so universally relatable.

[@TrianaNero]

Fun fact: the author of Haikyuu, Furudate Haruichi, was really impressed with the high school setter from Toua academy, where they went on the very first research. He was a really great server, and so Furudate kind of ended up making many opposing setters great servers too - they kinda regretted that, as it's too easy to put Karasuno in a pinch xD

[@user-dz1gl1sr2h]

An interesting point. The scene of eating in the cafeteria is handled by Studio Ghibli's Spirited Away animator. The expression of Chihiro crying and eating rice balls is similar to that of Hinata.

[@kihakurinku]

No wonder Hinata's part was so studio ghibli-esque!! Wondered about that for a very long time. Thanks for this nit bit ❤

[@elisabethn2893]

That explains why the food always looks so good

[@Maxel53]

This is my first time watching the anime and I love experiencing it through with someone. When they all started eating in silence I expected them to cry and let it all away, once they started it reminded me a lot of Spirited Away. I'm amazed the same artist was involved he made very touching and memorable scenes. It shows how even though it's been years since I've seen that movie I still remember that scene so clearly. Masterful

[@bomsathukarn8883]

I thought it looked similar to Ponyo. I was wondering why it looked so similar. You learn something new everyday, thx

[@libraofheart5126]

Loving the eye rolls and smirks at Oikawa... c'mon, you love to hate him Sarah!

[@sindri1447]

I just love him as a character. I think Oikawa is easily the most layered and interesting character within the entirety of Haikyuu... which is saying a lot since I frigging love this show and the manga so much. I don't make lists but I'm pretty sure Haikyuu is easily top 5 for me.

[@therinekace5147]

In the manga, I never thought that they would actually loose so I was hurt for months back then. When the manga was animated, I felt the pain a lot more than I did when I read the manga. I couldn't move on. But well, watching it all over and over again, reqding it again and again, I grew to accept it and it was awesome.

[@WildModesty]

I've seen multiple reactions to this episode where people kinda "predicted" they'd lose, because it would work in a story arc sense, and so don't get immersed in the emotions of this episode. I was waiting for your reaction in particular to this episode because I had a feeling that as a pro athlete you'd understand how the Karasuno boys felt on a deeper level. That beyond the outcome of the match itself, or how it works for the story, the core sentiments would resonate with you. It has to be a visceral despair... to totally exhaust your body and mind for victory, and then be forced to watch it slip away from you. I think dedicated athletes would get this episode's nuances a bit more than the average viewer.

[@SnailHatan]

Pretty sure everyone on the planet who wasn’t born and raised wealthy gets what it feels like to try to accomplish something and fail miserably. It’s not exactly unique to athletes. It’s hilariously out of touch to think that it is.

[@vallano8970]

@@SnailHatan you’re being incredibly uncharitable. The commenter clearly means in the context of a sport (“to really exhaust your body and your mind”) and specifically the haikyuu match of this episode

[@SnailHatan]

@@vallano8970 They edited after I commented.

[@jaderush4141]

It's a weird reaction to just predict that they'll lose and be done with it imho I have never been in professional sports, yet the emotions I feel every time I watch this episode are indescribable. I have never felt so strongly for anything in my life, and I envy them for being able to care about something so much that they can feel such despare. Even knowing for a fact that they are going to lose this match, I feel anxious with them, I cheer them on, and I cry for them. I don't know how you can be with them on this journey and just not care. It's beyond me. Maybe these other reactors weren't immersed in the story in the first place then, 'cause I don't think you can simply turn off your emotions like that just because you figured they're gonna hurt you. Also, when I was watching this the first time around, I personally really didn't expect them to lose simply because it's a seinen and you're not really supposed to lose in a seinen lmao *MAJOR SPOILERS FOR THE MANGA FOR NO REASON IN PARTICULAR, DO NOT READ THIS ISTG* and then when it happened again i f/cking screamed, i still can't believe Furudate-sama did this to me smh

[@Segmented]

I wouldn't say that Kunimi doesn't want to work hard, he's just calm and can recognize spots where extra effort is pointless. You can see from his exchange with Kageyama in the past that he views going all out all of the time as reckless.

[@elisabethn2893]

Sarahs reaction to Iwaizumi encouraging Oikawa before that final serve, do we have a new member in the Love House? And her FACE when Kageyama showed trust in his team? That is the face of a girl in love, everyone! Hollywood could never capture a look of love as pure as her face right there TTwTT

[@SarahPavanVolleyball]

You’re not wrong

[@venyllbasa9352]

After watching your Olympics matches and seeing how it went....this was the episode I was waiting for especially to see your reaction. As someone that did play competitive sports when I was young it always sucked when we lost or got eliminated but to see you, an Olympic athlete that's won on all levels and someone that's reached the top of their sport to still take loses just as hard, makes me appreciate your reactions even more as their as genuine as can be. Which is why your my favorite reactor when it comes to this show. Cant wait to see you finish the season and move one to season 2 :)

[@girish2754]

when her olympic match ended, I so wanted her to watch this episode immediately, because I thought Takeda sensei's words might help and provide her some small comfort and inspiration.

[@gregdesouza17]

Usually people at the top of their game are usually the ones that hate losing A LOT.

[@ErickKirei]

I showed to my girlfriend this scene a few months ago(I've watched Haikyuu too many times before), and she was wondering why my eyes got watery when we were watching it, she didn't have any background as of why they were sad, after insisting so many times she finally decided to watch the anime with me(She has never watched anime before), we got to this very episode and she couldn't stop crying for this same scene, this anime is beautiful, we are now mid season two and there are so many more scenes I want her to experience as well, specially from season 4, I have also read the manga and I am pretty sure she will want me to read it with her(Again, if she has never watched anime before, imagine reading manga lol) because she won't wait to know what happens next. Anyways, I loved your reaction, is everything I expect from someone when they watch it and are really invested in the story, can't wait for you to get to season 4 as well! Thank you for giving us this content ❤️

[@SnailHatan]

Why would you show her the season finale entirely out of context with no understanding of the characters? That’s a bad move on so many levels.

[@staceymenheart8353]

@@SnailHatan it's not unheard of to show someone a very impactful episode from an anime. Several years ago my sister thought anime was cartoons and simplistic and I showed a few episodes from Naruto talking about the backstory of Itachi and it blew her mind because she thought all anime was like Pokemon. And now she watches and recommends certain animes to me

[@ellesmood6109]

I like all the teams in Haikyuu, each one has a story how volleyball change their lives so much. I hope that you can see why Oikawa is desperate for championship because just like every athlete, he experienced all the ups and downs of volleyball. He is the most relatable player. Btw, I really like you and thank you for your reaction and appreciating Haikyuu.

[@SnailHatan]

Relatable? Nah. I don’t try to punch people because they’re better than me, or mock them because I feel inferior and like to put others down.

[@lebanyhernandezb.6209]

I am supposed to be sleeping now, but... Who needs sleep when Sarah posts a new video, right?

[@SarahPavanVolleyball]

You can stay up for an extra half hour 😃

[@HatakeMoriko]

I have watched that end credit scene so many times. Just to feel those emotions again. To feel as though, I'll be okay. I might not be right now, but I'll eventually get better. Yeah, it was definitely a perfect closure for this episode. A good message. A reminder that we have points where we're down but we will grow and be stronger. It's honestly one of my favorite moments in the series.

[@gregdesouza17]

For me this loss is the pivotal point in haikyuu, it sets the stake: The protagonists will lose if they should, and the show is not scared of dealing with that.

[@shirakisilver]

Your smile when Kageyama took off the cape was so genuinely happy 😁 it's so fun to watch Haikyuu with you ♥️

[@Revaiel_]

This ending was the time when we saw that Haikyu has a soul, and we were not merely watching a series about volleyball.

[@smashbrandiscootch719]

The scene at the end is of course beautiful. The emotional catharsis of just letting it all out was so needed. But I think because that scene is so perfect, Takeda Sensei's words to Hinata and Kageyama get overlooked. I cant remember the quote verbatim but he basically tells them that losing doesnt make them weak and that the only thing that would make them weak would be if they gave up and didnt try again because of that one loss. Takeda is such a gem.

[@andresragna4487]

S2. We all waiting for the "hey hey hey" moment 😎

[@seekittycat]

I just bawled my eyes out watching this again with you 😭😭 I love Haikyuu so much

[@Diwaystation]

She's a world champion, she experience it herself and to be able to see someone in world stage react to haikyuu and give comment about it is the best thing ever happen

[@danah-hx6mk]

gosh. this episode NEVER fails to overwhelm me with emotions, no matter how many times i’ve seen it. the scene of kageyama throwing away his crown and robe (your attention to the fact that oikawa acknowledges that “a kageyama who trusts his team is really scary”, YES!) and showing how he’s found a team that trusts him and that HE can trust in return, to the devastating final block, to the speech that takeda gives to the boys, all the way to the meal scene after the credits… it’s just all such an emotional ride all the way through. i am so grateful to see your reactions as always, and seeing you get more and more attached and invested in these characters and their stories and all the emotions just makes the whole experience that much more amazing and heartwarming. i cannot wait to see you close out season 1 and continue watching forward- many people have commented it before, but as undeniably incredible as season 1 is, the future seasons are just SEVERAL levels more intense and emotional, and i cannot wait to see you meet all the new characters and see all the new lessons, dynamics, backstories, and emotions :’)) i’m definitely rambling now, but thank you sarah!! ❤️

[@danah-hx6mk]

another point, but i absolutely adore how this series doesn’t shy away from loss. from a sports anime/general “the protagonist ALWAYS wins” trope perspective, that stuff amazing for hype and energy, but what haikyuu does so expertly is make the story so realistic. no one is certain to win every match ever, or execute a flawless play every set- it’s just not possible. so going into this match, you absolutely WANT karasuno to win because you’ve seen how hard they’ve worked, but you know that despite all that work, you may still face a loss. and that goes for the opposing team as well (furthering the point that there are no true “antagonists” in this show, because you all know they’re all motivated and playing for the same reasons). jeez, how beautiful HA :’)

[@johnkisaragi5920]

I really love how you couldnt' wait to watch the next one haha!! It's never bad to binge them episodes 😎

[@philipmiethke7985]

Absolutely adore this episode as it shows the importance of losing, reliance on others and ones self awareness of their pride. I actually really like Oikawa because he’s confident in not only his abilities but his teammates and opponents as well. He knows that kageyama in terms of raw talent but because of his experience and commitment to his team, he knew he had an edge on kageyama in this moment. Great episode but in my opinion the best ones are yet to come.

[@sunshineday3668]

This notification made my day so much better! I can’t wait to see watch! 💛

[@kunterborn1]

There's so much I could say about this episode. When I first watched it years ago, I cried because I understood these feelings as a former player, but in the last year as I've watched and re-watched this series and read the manga, the final two scenes took on a deeper role in my life as someone who was in/is still coming out of a difficult place. It's so hard to get up sometimes, but it's so vital to our growth and our strength. Something I love about Haikyuu! from a literary lens is how food is utilized repeatedly as a metaphor. As you go through this series, you'll see it a lot, and it's always beautifully constructed.

[@theecat3689]

Okay. I'm crying but after the world tour finals I wished I could give you this episode and those words but I also knew you were so strong and would get back on the court because your work ethic your single mindedness in pursuing your goal is what brought you to this point. I enjoyed every game I've seen you play. The grit you show and effort in every play. I'm so proud of you and you're the reason I watch beach volleyball now. I'm always checking volleyball world and your insta to see when your next tournament would be. Thank you and I look forward to watching more of your games!!

[@hungryclone]

That last scene where they’re eating and crying is silence is so powerful. It gets me every time.

[@dyossera9097]

I've already watched this like a zillion times but it still makes me cry a river ..

[@lanina1824]

One of the things I love about haikyuu is how accurate it depicts the sports emotions. The part where they cry while eating, I have felt that so many times!!!

[@ericeoff9234]

This is one of my favorite episodes of the entire show because of the restaurant scene, it’s just perfect

[@kryever]

HAD A ROUGH DAY SO THIS IS PERFECT TIMING LETS GOOOO

[@sophwitchproject]

Man that loss is devastating but I think it was a smart move by the writer (Haruichi) because it gives a great set up for season 2 (which is amazing) and the team's growth

[@sophwitchproject]

And that food scene (the last one) is amazing and so bittersweet

[@kevinsolorzano6852]

Lol, “I have anxiety again” should actually be the name of this show.

[@tinathena17]

I was used to sports anime winning a game always so when haikyuu lost to seijoh i was crying so hard as if im one of the players lmao

[@mani3001]

I remember being so frustrated at the end of this match. But those scenes right after are so great and give you so much hope. And it took me more than one watch to be able to get over that frustration. But seeing the boys bonding and getting over that loss together is amazing. Plus, everything that comes after in the story is worth this moment of sadness for the viewer. Oikawa's train of thought at the end of this game is also what made me properly like him. His attitude towards the game and his teammates changed the way I think about a group of people at any given time, be it my friends or someone else. The way one approaches people in any kind of setting says a lot about someone. I cannot wait to rewatch season 2 with you.

[@KailorAurelius]

I'M SO EXCITED!!!! I have to do work first :( but then I'M SO EXCITED!!

[@gipperee]

Samesies, I gotta clean up the house, but knowing I have this waiting for me when I'm done is a good push to get it done!

[@sleepybeef2412]

The meal scene always makes me cry. Failing at something you tried your best at is a horrible feeling that most of us can relate to. It's important to have something to take comfort in in times like those, be it loved ones, a comfort series, or in this case food.

[@tnguyen1421]

Thank you for reacting to this amazing episode of Haikyuu. Season 2 takes this series to another level...

[@MariGomez]

I always cry with that ending, but it's just the beginning 🥰

[@asanglkr5023]

Oikawa will remain as my no1 top favorite character in haikyuu and I want their team to win no matter how much I Rewatch

[@mlizeng]

Your reactions bring me so much joy!! It's so much fun getting to relive the show through your reactions and your love for all the characters and messages shown throughout each episode. (Also, you're one of the first reactors I've seen who has Daichi as one of their favourite characters, and as a Daichi fan I really appreciate that, lol!) Thanks again for another wonderful reaction!! I hope you enjoy the next episode too, and season 2 is gonna be a FUN one when you get to it ❤

[@777paito]

Sarah Im so happy that you even reacted to the extra scene in the end its been a pleasure to watch all of season 1 with you!

[@cherryblossom2270]

I cried again watching this episode with you. So precious time for me. Thank you, Sarah !

[@somecallmetim2112]

My heart broke for you every time I thought of you watching this episode. Listen to Takeda-sensei. This is the way.

[@CSBIBLE21]

you're by far my favorite haikyu reactor, can't wait for you to see the rest of the series!

[@tkoyama010]

When you lost in the Olympics, I immediately remembered this episode and felt sad. What the audience of Haikyuu thought was exactly what I thought.

[@perevision]

I was a little scared to watch this because it always hurts me so much watching the end of this match, and I just knew I'd cry even more because you'd be crying with us. It was so great and I love how much you cherish all these kids, and your reaction to the loss was just as personal as it was to us...even more because you've faced a similar feeling on an arena the boys could only dream of. Now I just want to hug you and cry together 😭

[@KlingonKrumpers]

I just binged the whole reaction series from you! I was like "ANOTHER Haikyuu reactor?" But you added so much to the experience. Thank you!

[@chessycake]

What a surprise! Thanks for the reaction video!✨❤️

[@dancershorty12]

I honestly wish I could’ve been sitting next to you while watching this, and give you a hug at the end! Also I love that you pick up so keenly on all the metaphorical and emotional parts of the storytelling 🤍

[@vdinh143]

I feel a special kind of camaraderie with Sarah and all of us in the comments. We're the softies of Haikyu, sensitive to all the subtle messages and lessons the show has to offer.

[@cruz9617]

I love this show and I love this wave of reactions to Haikyuu this year. I love seeing others enjoy this masterpiece. I've seen this show so many times, and still chills and feels every time. 10/10

[@bdylp1098]

Enjoyed the watch as usual. Adding my support with a comment as usual. & leaving my personal opinions about some of the iffy translations as usual. 16:19 「ホント、厄介！」➔ "Talk about annoying!" I guess this is more natural(?), but wish they could've stuck with translating 厄介 to "troublesome" (I mean, they even translated it to "troublesome" later at 22:19, so why not keep things constant?), since "annoying" adds an unnecessary layer of negativity to the line. 21:32 「一人だけ強い訳じゃなかったじゃん、烏野は」➔ "But Karasuno had more than 1 strong player, didn't they?" This had better flow, maybe, but would've preferred it to be more like "But it wasn't the case where Karasuno was a team with only 1 strong player, though." 21:51 「もし飛雄が昔の独裁者のままだったとしても、ラストチビちゃんに上げたかも知れない。その場合は可能性があると言うだけで絶対に上げるとまでは思えなかった。俺の攻撃を読んでみせた事は、今度は俺に攻撃を読まれる事になっちゃった訳だ」➔ " Even if Tobio had stayed a dictator, he might have still tossed to the shrimp in the end. I only thought it was a possibility, & there was no guarantee he was going to do it. He was reading my attacks, but this time he ended up having his attack being read by me" (It was sometimes hard to tell apart the period marks from commas from the way the screen is rounded, but even taking that into consideration) I found this translation a bit "off". Perhaps something like "Even if Tobio remained to be the dictator he was before, he could've still tossed to the little-one at that last part. But in THAT case, it would've only meant that there was a possibility of that, & I couldn't have felt for certain that he'd definitely do so. So, him having been successful in reading my attack (where trust in teammates was involved in Kageyama's thought process) ended up having his attack read by me in turn."

[@lieny]

I cried with you Sarah! T.T I was praying for your new reaction to come soon and I didn't expect it to come so soon!! Thank you queen!

[@criticalxhit5945]

is it just me or has sarah been glowing these past few episodes? she's always been so pretty anyway but these last two her skin looks immaculate. drop your skin care routine pls sarah

[@breakneckvision]

This episode stunned me on my first watch. I never once let go of the belief they would prevail until this moment. I felt just as low as the team does. The meal ending chokes me up, every time. What impressed me was how fast and carefully the show built ME back up, along with Karasuno. I became so excited to see the new direction in season two and onward. Every time I thought they would win in the seasons that followed, this episode replayed in the back of my mind and put me on a knife’s edge when any opponent presented a challenge. Thanks for the videos Sarah!

[@dust8397]

Haikyuu has given me so muchhh....the lessons I learned from this anime will forever remain in my heart. Just looking back at where this team started and knowing where they will end up makes me so emotional and motivated. I love that haikyuu also introduced me to you Sarah, I really want to appreciate you for making these vids

[@warrensee410]

I was a little worried how you would feel coming into this episode after the Olympics and recent tournament. I think many of us felt a bit anxious about this because we all know what happened in this episode. I am so glad that you found comfort and inspiration after the tears (many of us were in tears too watching this the first time). This anime is really a masterpiece on getting us emotional, especially for those of us who love this sport and have played it competitively in the past (and present).

[@331Dylan]

what do you mean tearing when we watch the first time? I tear up every single time i came across this scene.😢 Perfectly crafted scene.

[@Kybroma]

It was really nice watching this with you Sarah. Thanks for your insight and love. You're such a beautiful person.

[@fruhlingsfuchs8330]

I really enjoyed watching this episode with you. Thank you for this ♡

[@Premed1981]

Loved your video, made me feel like re-watching Haikyu for the first time... gogo season 2 !

[@frostifrosti6373]

I get so happy when your new videos pop up on my home page! Thanks again Sarah!

[@japkorox91]

Your reaction to Oikawa serving all the time is just hilarious. 🤣 It's not that he always serves or only one that serves, it's because he has more screen time when he serves. I have to speak for Oikawa on this. (I have read the entire Haikyuu manga and I like him in overall. He is not my number Haikyuu character but definitely in my Top 10.)

[@DrumBandQc]

I've seen that last scene about 10 times now. I've seen it on its own, I've seen it by myself, and I've seen it while watching other people watch it. Every single time, I cry like crazy. That scene is the scene I've cried the most, all kind of media included. Movies, video games, music, art, theater, name it. Nothing beats that scene to me.

[@jenard5061]

Let's go♥️♥️♥️ I've been waiting 😁

[@RiKKarudo]

i love volleyball and love your channel. Thanks for the reactions!

[@kelog5446]

Everytime I come back to this episode, that block just...it feels like I'm being broken right along with the team...also for the fan base, when this originally aired...we had to wait like what seems like 8 years(I'm definitely exaggerating that a little) for season 2 to get animated. When it came to Haikyuu I had to sit around with that feeling for a while...and then years later I found out about the post credits scene, and the fact that this wasn't the last episode of season 1

[@silnot8235]

You are a person whose honest feelings are revealed directly in your face and tears. That's your advantage of decisively differentiating yourself from other reviewers. I pay tribute to your passion, experience, and determination as a player. - Big love from Korea

[@DarkRichMoll]

Thank you, Mom Sarah, for this reaction! Will be waiting for next episodes.

[@sugasan4669]

one of the best Haikyuu reactors ! so much love

[@gastonpaterno127]

I absolutely love your reactions miss Sarah. Keep it up, as this is only the first season of an incredible journey called Haikyuu. Of course I won't spoil anything, but I'm just want to say that, from now on, it only gets better and better. Looking forward to your next videos!

[@n.s.5220]

All I can say is that you're in good company because i've seen this show like 4+ times and them losing to Aoba Josai here still brings tears to my eyes, even though I know it's coming. And yes! Them losing here also ties back to their first inter-high match and how, in a match, someone always has to lose and when you eventually do, the only way is to pick yourself back up and try again.

[@zee_silivalleygirl]

loved your insight on Kunimi 🥰 especially as an example of not overlooking people's personalities or comparing them to an ideally "hardworking" one, but recognizing their true abilities or teaching them to take advantage of their different strengths.

[@jaehyungpark5735]

i don't know if you knew this but, i really love your reaction and thankyou for uploading, sarah❤️

[@rrg4864]

I am a Haikyuu fan that just bumped into your channel.I love your rections!

[@Mr.death93]

Sarah, you're simply the best! Not only on volleyball, because you are an olimpic champion, but because you're just so real 🥺

[@durein8992]

Again! Sarah I am soooo sitting next to you in this rollercoaster of emotion episode. From "No, Oikawa, no! Miss! Miss!" to just sadness then to inspired.

[@TimothyGod]

I always get to tears watching this last episode, without fail

[@user-cx6iu4er5u]

Love your reaction so much. I also cried so hard when I watched this episode. 😭😭

[@adityakumar215]

I saw the reaction of the last episode of season 4 and had to come back.. i don't think many people notice but this is the perfect parallel, the words Kageyama said here are the same exact to what atsumu says... And the fact that them going from blocked to the blockers is just.... It's too good

[@armandoamaro7593]

Saw ur first haikyuu reaction a while back n I’ve jus been waiting for this

[@siddhantgautam29]

Amazing reaction!! 🔥👍

[@Justpastawesome]

Love your insights on the show!

[@roxanne1380]

watching right away after i saw this omg i'm excited

[@krizzy2580]

So happy to be with you on your Haikyuu journey! ^__^

[@iekha_triples7718]

Maybe because i read a lot of manga so i kind of used to sport anime losing their first tournament but Haikyuu just capture the moment even more perfectly...

[@seyfuhal-sayif3077]

best reactor ! so sincere.

[@MH-ql4nh]

This video comes at the perfect time! I had some meetings that were cancelled :-) so now a 'meeting' with Sarah!

[@ms.andrea945]

Just this one episode made me feel so many things 🥺 but most of all, like what you said, its a really inspiring episode

[@chiba_fy]

Great reaction ❤️

[@MachiaBlazing]

I knew I loved this channel when I started liking the videos before even watching them!

[@odoreast4488]

Thank you very much for your reactions to this anime. I like Haikyuu so much. I have all the volumes of this manga. There are many reactions about this show, but I like yours one best. Watching this show again with you gives me various good feelings. It must be because you are a good person.

[@pids8389]

You always surprised me. Now im watching it on the bus cause i couldn't wait til i get home

[@euphy9389]

Ahhh a new update! This just made my day

[@rodolfolopezrdz5951]

ESTABA ESPERANDO ESTO! Greetings from Mexico!