Olympic Volleyball Player Reacts to Haikyuu!! S3E10: "A Battle of Concepts"

Professional volleyball player and World Champion Sarah Pavan reacts to Haikyuu S3E10: "A Battle of Concepts."
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"A Battle of Concepts." Haikyu: 3rd Season. Writ. Taku Kishimoto, Dir. Tetsuake Watanabe, Sentai Filmworks, 2016.
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I am in complete denial that season 3 is over. I don't know what to do. I'm not ready to move on!!! This episode is one to remember, though, and that final rally definitely rivals the Seijoh rally from season 2. My emotions were running wild watching this one, and I'm pretty sure I cried no less than 4 times. Ugh this was a classic episode. I was worried when I started season 3 with it being on one match, but it definitely lived up to the hype. Onto season 4!!
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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]

I have no words, only tears That final rally... and the boys... and the fans... just everything

[@franmorales5045]

There is a ending in youtube for the shiratorizawa if u want to watch it : kzbin.info/www/bejne/i6XNmGV7or6ke5o

[@I-Kurai]

Next season sadly have lower quality of animation but overall still fun to watch. Idk i what the reason is but just a heads up on it .

[@bordzee]

Now you gotta watch Land vs Air qualifier movie

[@18andupb1tch]

You have to watch Land vs Air OVA

[@DeusaRem]

Please, if possible, keep expectations low for next season! Sadly, the quality of the animation fell heavily! Love you Sarah!

[@MasterPpv]

One of my favorite things in this episode is one that gets easily missed by people on their first viewing. Ushijima says "I'll defeat you next time" to Kageyama and Hinata, but he's a third-year and this is the last tournament of his high school career. How exactly will there be a next time? He's basically saying that he expects to see them both make it up to the professional level, and that he'll have his rematch with them someday on that level. It's a massive acknowledgement from the guy who thought they were nothing special at the start of the season.

[@ladybluelotus]

Yes, that's definitely something that a lot of people miss. But it was perfectly Ushijima. Just a matter of fact statement and acknowledgement.

[@shrutichoudhary9900]

true

[@prosketch95]

who? ...cares

[@OliChamploo]

@@prosketch95 I do.

[@elisabethn2893]

@@prosketch95 why are you here if you Don't care?

[@kevinleanospaez1290]

One of the saddest things in this episode is Tendou's "Farewell, my paradise". Shiratorizawa was the only team that let him play his way, the team where he could give his all, the only place where he was known as a genius... and with that loss, his last season ended. Also remeber before Shiratorizawa, he was the weird one, the monster, the odd one out. He suffered bullying and segregation, but in Shiratorizawa everything was different.

[@pranjoshi]

Yeah, he was accepted even if he was a little quirky. And i trully believe Wakatoshu and him are totally best buds. Just not the typical friendship. They literally are always together. As we know from season 4.

[@mence5992]

@@pranjoshi you'll see them together again

[@CarbibourNeil]

@@pranjoshi SPOILER!!! that interview that tendou told did happen, so yeah they are totally best buds

[@duvan.deschain]

THIS! I actually liked him from the start but his last words on the episode made me LOVE him. The writing on this show is ridiculously good.

[@cielno1748]

You’re right and that’s why episode title and ost on last play is called “Battle of Concepts”. There’s no other reason to show that imagery.

[@wristcontr0l]

That shot of Daichi hugging Asahi and Suga is probably my favourite clip in the series. Two years' worth of struggles, from having their expectation of joining a powerhouse school crushed, to being bottom feeders and having their team mates quit on them, down to everything we've seen from them in series so far, released in that instant. There are very, very few shows that can convey emotion the way Haikyuu does.

[@jaderush4141]

I've seen this show at least 3 times before, and this time around I've been watching the episode/the rection to it back-to-back. The emotions are still boiling. I am still as nervous/desperate/ecstatic as during my first watch. The scrupulous work on the character development shows itself in the fact that you feel every single thing that each and every of these characters feels, every time. They are real people to me. I've known them for years.

[@zixlin]

In an earlier episode, Washijo threatens to have the team run back to school if they don't make a good showing of themselves, but here he acknowledges their effort and play in his own way by telling the team to get on the bus after the awards ceremony. (Although he does spoil it with the 100 serves announcement.) Definitely recommend you watch the short clip from the anime movie which explores what the Shiratorizawa team did after the match!

[@SarahPavanVolleyball]

That's fair.. I was only focused on the 100 serves part, but good point. Can you send me the link to that clip? I'm assuming it's similar to the Seijoh clip after season 2?

[@Freefidy]

I also think its a mindset of, we played our best so no running back, there were alot of serve errors lets get back on the training grind and look towards the future tournaments. Also another "battle of concepts" although I think old coach Ukai probably wouldnt be too different to demon coach in that regard

[@Mattybobs]

I actually always loved the 100 serves comment. I interpreted it as him seeing his team crushed and crying and instead of empty "you played well" comments that wouldn't make them feel any better, his 100 serves comment basically tells them "This isn't the end. This is just another step or obstacle to overcome. Lets get back to the grind." And I feel like this idea is supported when you see everyone on Shiraorizawa realize this and start to smile and become a bit more hopeful.

[@mykellederickpalad7883]

yeah the 100 serves thing is mostly about Ushijima and the team missing a lot of serves but overall i think he believes they did well

[@idiosyncrasy7703]

@@Freefidy if you also think about it logically, a lot of times karasuno was saved by shiratorizawa's missed serves. Not only actually set winning points, but momentum breakers. Multiple times in this game, shiratorizawa was on a roll, but eases up because they made a service error. Realistically, esp at the top levels, people who get into a groove can dish out killer serves til kingdom come. Just take a look at yuji nishida, which is aptly japanese. Lol

[@TrianaNero]

Sarah relating to Oikawa in such a light-hearted manner, we've truly come a long way :"D

[@SarahPavanVolleyball]

Don't remind me 🙈 😂

[@icee0711]

@@SarahPavanVolleyball you loved him for a moment there! We all saw it!

[@sindri1447]

@@SarahPavanVolleyball no shame in that. Oikawa is simply the most interesting character in the entire show :)

[@adrielcruz2736]

@@sindri1447 SPOILERS What about Kita? I think he qualifies for a character that can match him in complexity.

[@4yinyang]

@@adrielcruz2736 I cannot wait to see what she thinks of Kita!

[@nateanderson8041]

It's Tendo's "Farewell, my Paradise" line that sealed it for me. Always loved how much respect this show pays to Karasuno's opponents. They're protagonists of their own stories too.

[@edenjordan5165]

And this is true not only for the main teams but also for the weaker ones. All the teams that Karasuno defeated had their own trajectories, their own struggles. It's really something you don't see in other sports anime.

[@ArgKnoxville86]

Tsukki's after thought in the bathroom sometimes gets missunderstood. You might think he is not as happy as he should be for having won. He is, but also now he has awaken his competitiveness and he realizes he can do way more. Tsukki at this point would be willing to train more whereas in S2 he would not. Something clicked for him, something changed and now, he is going to be come way stronger, that is the scene.

[@Franco.L.Spinelii]

I don't know if you noticed, but Ushijima is a 3rd year, so by telling Hinata and Kageyama "I'll defet you next time", it shows that he's sure he'll find them playing professionally.

[@Nunelii]

How will Ushijima defeat Kageyama since they play in the same team lol

[@Franco.L.Spinelii]

@@Nunelii he can't know that at this moment

[@Akshay_PJO]

@@Nunelii It'd be much appreciated if you atl put a spoiler tag dude

[@wonyullee3609]

5:08 Sarah saying "Hinata get hit by it" not "Hinata get it" got me rolling

[@notuppd3688]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@uzsmki]

i also laughed at that😭😭 BCS SHE KNOWS HE CANT RECEIVE FOR 💩 LMFAOOOOO so she js said “get hit by it”😹😹

[@ziruihuang4104]

in the visual of ushijima pushing everyone down, Kageyama is actually not there -- when tsuki decided to switch the block to shut down the straight, kageyama immediately realized he has to be in the cross route cuz he knows Ushijima is a player who's able to swing that sharp angle. In this sense Ushijima didn't outplay Kageyama. I am just so proud of him

[@preetamozarde5040]

Yes, that is exactly what I was going to say. He read that so well. And even after not receiving a left-handed spike all game, he was still able to dig it out. It even took Noya 3 tries to get used to the spin. In no way saying he is as good as Noya in receiving, but he knew that he had to make up for Noya not being there in that moment and came in clutch.

[@SarahPavanVolleyball]

You guys, I can't believe I missed this. Thanks to both of you for pointing this out to me!! Kageyama will be a legend when he graduates. Soooooo good!!

[@BigShrimpin_]

@@SarahPavanVolleyball On top of what's already been said, it's also worth noting that since Kageyama said earlier he's not pressured by Ushijima, Oikawa is the only player who scares him right now, so it makes even more sense that he's not in the shot representing Ushijima's pressure.

[@Astro2024]

@myapologies4472 not only that but even though he wasn't on the court during that play, nishinoya wasn't pressured by ushijima either despite having the most critical defensive role against the top ace in Japan

[@silversunnybunny]

i just saw that as kageyama not 'dueling' against ushijima, since he only pushed down hinata and tsuki. hinata wanted to prove that he belongs on the court, while tsuki wanted to block or stop ushijima. yet hit after hit, set after set ushijima still remained stronger and came out on top and have seemed to won the battle until the other three lend a hand. going back to the theme of individually karasuno doesnt keep up, but combined they can overcome shiratorizawa

[@DJKuroh]

The 3rd years hugging always gets me. As much as I love this final rally, I must say my favorite match so far is in Season 4.

[@iekha_triples7718]

S4 is the mightiest....S5 is.... I hope we can see S5 soon....

[@Talancir]

​@iekha_TripleS with regard to that... rumors aren't sounding optimistic....

[@iekha_triples7718]

@@Talancir it's unfortunate i really want to see the first match so badly... I hope miracle happen...

[@CarbibourNeil]

@@iekha_triples7718 they are apparently making a movie instead of a s5. . .

[@psyo_nade3177]

@@CarbibourNeil Yeah, I have no idea how they are going to handle the rest of the plot. There are at least three full games to cover.

[@DemPop]

Ushiwaka is such an unexpectedly complex character, conversation with Tendou while they were stretching seals it for me. Him admitting that he wanted to put down Hinata, and asking if that's childish of him is such a great moment. He gets introduced as this stoic, cocky "villain", but you end up learning he's just a guy, he's confident in his abilities, honest and blunt to a fault. You can see that he doesn't have the greatest social skills, and the fact Tendou is the closest to him, another weirdo who got ostracized throughout his childhood is so beautiful to me.

[@白い犬-k1d]

素晴らしいコメント

[@mizixy9624]

The visual representation of Ushijima weighing down the first years and the third years taking that pressure off, is so cool and gave me chills the first time I saw it.

[@Bexx98]

It’s by far one of my favorite visuals from Haikyuu. It’s showing that the 3rd years don’t want what happened to them in their 1st year to happen to their underclassmen. 🧡🖤

[@cchello5782]

Ahh your reaction gave me so much joy! I can’t wait for you to start the next season. I love that Tendou made you cry. The impression I always got from him was that the creepy persona was a tactic he used when playing. A really effective one at that! He took what his childhood bullies said about him and used it to his advantage, in a sense. In the scenes where you see him interacting with his team he’s always so kind and cheerful to them, albeit a little eccentric too. Everyone else on Shiratorizawa is so serious, I always appreciated the comedic relief he added to that team. Don’t forget to watch the Land vs Air OVAs where the Tokyo teams have their qualifiers! I’ve seen other reactors miss them, then get confused during s4 when new characters that were introduced in the OVA suddenly pop up. Thanks for a great season Sarah!

[@SarahPavanVolleyball]

I can't believe it's already over!! I'm really looking forward to season 4, and thanks for the heads up about the OVA. Maybe another livestream?? 👀 I love your description of Tendou. You're right... he's always so sweet with his teammates, even though his on-court persona is representative of everything his haters said about him in the past.

[@Quinnsula5]

@@SarahPavanVolleyballs you get, finally. I ranted enough in ever episodes about tendou and how you would love him and how he is always the nice guy to his teammates, I have wrote many comments about him and to see you final get it is amazing. Also farewell my paradise is one of the hardest hitting lines in haikyuu as one you realize that he is quitting because we’ll this was the only team he would ever fit in on, nobody else would accept his play style and all, so that line is like him except that fact and instead of being sad by it moving on and finding new passion and ways to be happy. It’s a very powerful message for his character and to many people. Also have a feeling you will like tendo more when looking back on him as well only in season 4 for like a 60 seconds you see the true tendo the kind and caring one, the one that wants to make sure other player are being treated fare and not being bullied like he was

[@DOkyev]

@@Quinnsula5 i believe you wanted to say accept instead except.....

[@Quinnsula5]

@@DOkyev thanks so much lol, I fixed it. Don’t know what I was thinking

[@azrielackerman4659]

@@Quinnsula5 Bro sounding obnoxious much. You shouldn't be ranting at reactors just because you don't agree with them lmao, and also your ranting is basically spoiling his development.

[@EGToasty]

I think the fact that Tendo is so carefree and talks to Ushijimi however he likes makes him very enduring, he may have weird motives when he plays but he really humanizes him when it feels like everyone else is so afraid to talk to him.

[@nashi2414]

I really enjoy watching Haikyu with you, Sarah! can't wait season4! A bit of getting off Haikyu, Tenno-hai (all Japan volleyball championships including V league teams, top high schools and universities) will take place this weekend at Tokyo gymnasium! Surprisingly Nishida, an opposite hitter of Japan national team, will play at the place for the first time because he couldn't make going to the Spring tournament. So he tweeted his childhood dream, playing at Tokyo gymnasium, comes true this time and he is very happy. From this, you can imagine how big a symbol of high school volleyball Tokyo gymnasium is!

[@SarahPavanVolleyball]

Oh my gosh AMAZING!!!! He will be like Hinata!!

[@milkntomatoes9418]

Ooooh the Emperors Cup! I didn’t know it was this weekend!

[@shrutichoudhary9900]

Thanks for this information! I have watched Japan's Men V team play before and it's always been a delight. Especially watching Nishida, Takahashi and Ishikawa. Thanks to Haikyuu I started watching real volleyball matches. Looking forward to this match :)

[@nashi2414]

@@milkntomatoes9418 Semi final will take place this weenend! JT vs JTEKT will be fun.

[@nashi2414]

@@shrutichoudhary9900 This season, Nishida, Yanagida and Sekita are playing at JTEKT. I'm rooting for them!

[@Kurogane72]

One of the funniest lines to me, was when Leon says, in reference to Daichi "If they didn't have that guy, their defense would be full of holes."" I think that's funny coming from the team centered around Ushijima. Without him, Shiratorizawa's offense would be a slingshot instead of a cannon.

[@user-qd5gq9ec8k]

Ushijima saying “I’ll beat you next time” is SUCH an underrated line because he’s a senior… which means the “next time” he was talking about was on a professional stage.

[@earlyoyster2793]

Lmao i really love the dynamic between ushijima and tendo. Tendo likes to talk a lot and goes on and on and he found a very receptive audience in Ushijima. But eventhough Ushijima doesn’t talk much you know he’s really listening very well. And they are actually best friends! 😂

[@havocstrife151]

this episode still gives me the chills after all this time

[@SarahPavanVolleyball]

HOW DID I SOB 5 TIMES?!?!

[@schris3]

Ukai's voice actor died at the time of the production, so it was unavoidable the change, but I felt your pain when I watched it. The voice and interpretation fitted so well like the character's own skin. The raspy, smoker's voice, and he sounded so nonchalant and at the same time so caring and compassionate. The new guy of course is trying his best, but is impossible to replicate.

[@ghostofamoment]

Never thought I'd cry from an anime about volleyball, but the third-years hugging after the game gets me every time 😭 They worked so damn hard for this!

[@taylordlongcrow]

To clarify further on previous comments, the Big Ushijima scene is actually symbolic of him being too much for two of the first year players to handle, after making a miracle dig on Hinata's spike off the block and then switching his course at the last moment to avoid Tsukki's block, both of their final attacks to finish off the game were thwarted, thus in the beginning it's only Ushijima holding down Hinata and Tsukki because they think of him as someone insurmountable "Even when his form was crumbling..." and "..he changed it to a cross at the last second." are implied to be along the same thought process, before both begin to succumb to the image Ushijima has taken in their minds. As the play develops, the older members, Daichi, Asahi, and Tanaka all make the saves to keep the play alive, and after every save the imagery changes to show they're metaphorically helping take the pressure off the shoulder's of the first years so they can stand again. If you rewatch the scene you'll see Hinata and Tsukki are both finally totally free of Ushijima's pressure before the final play, before they all need to fly together, it's assumed that if Daichi, Asahi, and Tanaka hadn't snapped Hinata and Tsukki out of their focus on Ushijima they would not have been able to do sync up as 5 on the last play. This is my favorite season and I've only rewatched it a dozen or two times, I'm thankful I got to rewatch it again with you and the community!

[@trackhoodie1741]

Kageyama getting invited to the NATIONAL TEAM camp was the specific moment I have been waiting for since I found your channel Sarah! You yourself have gotten to represent your country in international play and this moment is just SO COOL to me!!!! If I may, would you ever share with us YOUR MOMENT when you got the call??? :)

[@2ntwins]

Nationals next season! New friends, opponents, teams, and rivals. As well as a new animation style which is... different (other people like it, I'm not a fan). Next season also has some of the best character development and hypest moments of the show. Also tendou's "Farewell my paradise" is kind of heartbreaking. Volleyball was the one area he felt accepted by his peers, and now it's over for him.

[@SarahPavanVolleyball]

"Farewell my paradise" The best character development is still to come? I won't be able to handle this.

[@jabezkatsak8471]

I think I like the art style better in season 4 with the character designs and art direction but the animation itself is a definitely a step down from the rest.

[@RadiantStorm666]

@@jabezkatsak8471 I felt like the animation in the first half of S4 was decent but the animation in the second half was impacted by COVID, so hopefully it picks back up from here.

[@2ntwins]

@@jabezkatsak8471 For me it's just a lack of attention to detail. Just compare the amount of detail in hinatas hair alone from season 3 to 4 (even the first half of four).

[@TheCupcakeCup]

The way tears formed when Daichi turned and hugs Asahi and Suga hugged them both after…I thought I’m not gonna cry since I watch Haikyuu so many times but it gets me every time! 😭 Also I AM SOOOO EXCITED FOR YOU TO WATCH SEASON 4. IT HAS ONE OF THE BEST MATCHES. 🤩✨

[@FrozenByul]

I cried with you and I already watched this so many times! OMG! You need to watch the Shiratorizawa ending and the OVA lols. Anyways can’t wait for season 4!

[@SarahPavanVolleyball]

Gosh this was a tough one I will definitely watch the OVA and extra scene. Stay tuned!

[@FrozenByul]

@@SarahPavanVolleyball yey! Excited for that and can’t wait. ♥️

[@bigmac4038]

I have been waiting for so long to see your reaction to this episode. For so many different reasons. Tsukki's efforts being recognised through this match. Tendo and Ushijima's little moment during the warm down stretch. Daichi holding the charm Michimiya gave him. Just to name a few. And your reaction to all of this did not disappoint 👏 🙌 👌

[@SarahPavanVolleyball]

Oh so you mean every single moment that I sobbed... yes, I appreciated every single one of them.

[@pataueru]

この試合が終わったら初めてコメントを残そうと思ってました。 ハイキューのリアクションを毎週楽しみにしています。 個人的ですが今までいろんなハイキューをリアクションしている海外の リアクターの人たちを拝見してきましたが、Sarahのリアクションが1番いいです。 これからも楽しみにしてます。

[@duvan.deschain]

The visual of Ushijima pushing everyone down and the third year players lifting his body is one of the best things I've seen on animation. They're making all the little big plays on that rally to keep the team alive and to open the space for the younger players to shine. It's POWERFUL imagery and great writing. That's the moment I felt ALL the goosebumps. It was great seeing you react to this season and providing your insight as a professional player. I only played Volleyball during high school, and there's a lot about the technical aspects that I don't remember very well so, hearing you talking about the things the show gets right is simply awesome. Don't miss the following OVA! Thank YOU!

[@elisabethn2893]

best senpais TTwTT

[@submandave1125]

The thing about the Tendo-Ushiwaka friendship is that it had to be them. Tendo was the only one who didn't feel intimidated by Ushiwaka, and Ushiwaka was the only one who didn't feel creeped out by Tendo. It was great that through their friendship we got to see a more human side of both of them that they weren't comfortable opening up to anyone else.

[@maryt2786]

Season’s 3 opening song is my absolutely favourite Haikyuu song and I’m so glad you like it now! I have to say, when I first saw season 3, I was more into the outro song with the visuals from all the teams, but after rewatching it this song grew HUGELY on me! Years after watching Haikyuu and I listen to all the songs almost everyday

[@AbdullahAtif-dg5zn]

shiratorizawa's coach actually saying nothing is his way of showing love because he usually is very strict with the team but on this occasion he was really lenient with them. That was the reason the shiratorizawa players were all smiling when he said the thing about the 100 serves

[@Ghouzinch]

In high school I experienced a similar situation in basketball. But I was on the losing side. It's been 10 years and I'm still not over it. Haikyuu is the best anime ever.

[@nijiayame848]

It feels so validating that a pro like you approve (and thoroughly enjoy) Haikyuu (this is the first reaction video I got to see with you, will subscribe immediately). I loved HQ!! ever since the first episode aired and appreciated that each 'opposing' team get enough love and appreciation. They are not 'enemies' like in many other sports anime/movie but teams with strength and unique vibes - to learn from. This series made me realize that volleyball IS the BEST team sport - not violent (except for the face shots XD), every single member is important and it is a real pleasure to watch. I got my nephew (9) watch it and now he's playing it 3x a week, he just got his first 6-team beginner's tournament and got 2nd place - he loves it, loves the team, loves everything about it. I hope he will make it to the town's official team and play it whole-heartedly. Thanks again for your video - loved to see how much you love and appreciate this series.

[@vinigmoura]

The 3rd years hug melts my heart every time!!

[@dchen8874]

that last rally and point was beautiful, everything was on point, animation, ost, the point itself

[@robsonchagas2984]

Again, it's crazy to imagine how many things she connect in her mind when watching these. If I get that emotional by watching and have never lived such a top level experience, I can't grasp her mind wandering.

[@gamefreak9210]

It's hard to explain why but the subtle scene of Kiyoko crying really got me. It showed one of the more type B characters emoting hard and its when I started tearing up too

[@barrybabygirlbenson]

It was so nice to see because we rarely see her hard exterior break! And also because it reminds us how tied up she is in the dynamic of the third-years as well; she‘s so important for them, as much as the others are important to her

[@zygiwong]

I love the contrast between the third years initial reaction to winning versus the the first years reaction, almost arrogant; “why wouldn’t we win?” 😂 i love Haikyuu and your reactions, Sarah.❤ Edit: Sarah*

[@sauntering6952]

5:03 this episode has some of THE BEST music. it intensifies the action so much more. goosebumps every time that violin comes in for ushis save

[@bradleyatom]

I set a reminder on my phone for this reaction, did not disappoint! It's been fun reliving all the moments with a first time watcher. Sometimes, I think anime transcends fiction. I put Haikyuu on randomly one day as background noise and ended up watching the first 2 seasons in one sitting. I always find it so strange how there's a lot of non-anime watchers make comments like "you still watch cartoons?" There's just something more profound to it than that. Like, those are our BOYS. Karasuno is our TEAM and somehow this completely fictional cast of sketches made us all tear up when they won a game of volleyball. I think the entire reason I even started watching reaction videos was simply to validate my emotions and I'm glad you felt the same things all of us have felt while watching. Can't wait til you start uploading season 4! You're in for another fantastic season and season 5 will probably be dropping episodes weekly before you finish. Fly!

[@warrensee410]

Thank you for your very entertaining commentaries and reactions for Season 3. Your excitement is infectious and a joy to watch. Be prepared for more excitement, back stories, gripping the edge of your seat actions and yes, more tears in Season 4. There will be lots of new characters to love and old ones to love even more. I personally love Season 4 the most. Before I watch Haikyuu, I would never have thought a sports Anime can make me feel so much excitement and emotions. I never thought an animated volleyball match can make me grip the edge of my seat so much haha. I really love this series. Happy holidays and may you and your family have a beautiful Christmas and a wonderful New Year. Looking forward for you to start Season 4 Recaps. PS: I think what Washijo did at the end wasn't so much that he was unfeeling or even cruel to his players. I think he did what was most appropriate for his own style. He didn't reprimand anyone or blame anyone for the loss. It would make the loss more pronounce if he had suddenly treated them with sympathy and kind words. Brushing aside the loss and making them hit 100 serves to let out the frustration of losing while also improving on this necessary skill, in my opinion, is a better alternative at this stage, than kind words. Most of us would not like to hear those words like "You did well" or "Its ok" or "You will win next time!" immediately after a hard loss in a tournament because we do not want to have to pretend that we are ok when we feel like shit haha.

[@SarahPavanVolleyball]

I'm starting to realize how much of a compliment Wahijo's comment actually was. I needed to step back instead of taking it at face value. I can't wait for Season 4! Happy holidays!!

[@ravisarin10]

The story gets even better and deeper in season 4 and I can't wait for you to watch it

[@satriyo237]

Hinata got hit in the face Sarah : " YEEEESSSS " 😂😂

[@jimmy36896]

We made it, everyone. My favorite climax from any anime I’ve watched. Glad to share your Haikyuu journey with you, Sarah!

[@ぼうしてくてく]

何十回も見てるはずなのにやっぱり最後3年生3人が泣きながら抱きつくの泣いちまうんだよなぁ

[@islandgirl75]

Watching the kids succeed at doing what they love so much - it made me feel like a proud mom watching her kids get a NObel prize. I cried for over 20 mins over this episode.

[@zze86]

I've been waiting for epidsode, by far my favorite in all of Haikyuu! This is the best imagery I have ever seen, in any format, ever! Just so good!!! It completely captures the whole season. It captures the struggle between Tsukishima vs Ushijima, the struggle between Hinata vs Ushijima and it completely captures the different philosophies of the two teams. Let's just marvel at the final rally sequence. It is so good that it deserves multiple viewings to truly appreciate. The "dream" sequence where Ushijima is crushing Tsukki and Hinata tells so much about the whole season/game. It's an interpretation between the contrasting philosophies of the two teams - forming a team around a strong player vs the whole team becoming stronger as a unit. Ushijima crushing Tsukishima representing the battle that Tsuki has been having with Ushijima the whole season. Even aftersetting a trap for a whole set, Tsuki STILL couldn't stop Ushijima. Hinata is of course struggling to be recognized by Ushijima by beating him - but legs are giving out, he's gotten stuffed, got six-packed. They've basically thrown everything they've had at Ushijima and still Ushijima pushes through..."So cool..." as Hinata said. And then the interlacing of Daichi, Asahi and Tanaka picking up the balls as they "lift" Ushijima off of Tsukki and Hinata. They all see the monstrous challenge that Ushijima presents and they are all fighting against the pressure that Ushijima brings. Notice how Kageyama is not part of the "dream" sequence since the only person that intimidates Kageyama is Oikawa. It is also Kageyama who foresaw the possibility of the cross, switched with Hinata as soon as Hinata served and was in perfect position to be able to dig Ushijima's spike. It can also be argued that Kageyama is already a monster player like Ushijima and so of course, he does not feel the same pressure as the other Kurasuno players. However, as all of Kurasuno is going into the air, with the camera 360* panning around the synchronized attack, Hinata sends the last hit. There is a "murder of crows" comprised of 6 individuals, a complete team, flying against the lone eagle. So while Kageyama may be in a class of his own he is very much a part of the team. Just a beautiful sequence with great imagery and exquisite attention to detail.

[@Bryanfyb]

The movie version has a good bit of Shiratorizawa scenes. Also, you can watch the Nekoma qualifier match in the bonus episodes! lots of Kuroo!!

[@Ichigoeichinen]

Sarah, you are a true gem, I found your videos on the random, and I have LOVED your reactions so intensely! Watching you react to this anime is like sharing a favorite anime with a good friend, and I know I for one am very grateful to hear your reactions and perspectives, educating us all!

[@silnot8235]

Thank you Sarah, do you know how many people all around the world waiting for your video every week? It was a beautiful experience, and I am deeply grateful to you. There are some concerns about season 4, but the basis of the story is still the Haikyuu we loved. Although the original production association Stopped supporting and left the production to a somewhat inexperienced outsourcing company, an art style is only just a style. I think the important thing is what's in it. (and the bad level of the picture was revised when the DVD was released) Personally, I think the 4th season is more beautiful and full of meaningful scenes than the 1~3rd season . I'm so excited to see your reaction.

[@SpitballIdea]

the music that plays during the final rally has been in my top 10 Spotify songs each of the last two years Kageyama throwing Hinata to the left because he anticipated Ushijima slamming an angle in the face of a straight block is next level, you can see why he was invited to the national youth camp the first time I watched this and saw Ushijima pushing down Hinata and Tsukki I thought it was literal, and I was like 'is that allowed?' yachis foaming mouth gets me every time, such a funny detail on the crypt keepers 'get on the bus' comment, earlier he had said that if they didn't perform well, they would walk home. his comment is a way of acknowledging how well they played ushiwaka saying 'ill defeat you next time' is also a big acknowledgement, it means he expects to play against Hinata and Kageyama at the professional level so excited for the Tokyo qualifier movies and season 4, thanks for all the great content Sarah

[@Flistatec]

I listen to "Battle of Concepts" on my way to volleyball practice and to the gym in general. It's like a rallying cry really. I sometimes listen to "Inner Light" from the Ippo OST when I know I'm gonna hit the punching bag during functional training. It just fires something in my monkey brain.

[@SarahPavanVolleyball]

Ok, now I have to find these songs.... I'm loving this stream of thought comment, and I feel all of it. HOW AM I THE ONLY PERSON WHO DIDN'T REALIZE THAT KAGEYAMA WASN'T BEING PUSHED DOWN??? I thought it was everyone 😩

[@Ryan_gogaku]

@@SarahPavanVolleyball Especially leading up into Season 4, I'd very much like to recommend a soundtrack from Season 2 called "Omnivorous." The theme will come back, recognizable, but still radically transformed, just like a certain player: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y4rCoX-YlrBrbZo

[@pr3tend3r-01]

@@SarahPavanVolleyball don't beat yourself up, you see more than most we love your insights

[@urbanhan9359]

I thought you were like Usijima in real life when I saw your match in a KZbin video clip when you were still playing in the women's GX Caltex Korea V League in 2015. respect

[@mizoe13]

omg absolutely love this Sarah! the upcoming season 4 you'll watch is just another level, can't wait 😭

[@blakeverdon4492]

It's been about a year or two since I last watched Haikyuu. That combined with me getting as invested as I did watching it with you made me forget how this match ended. So much so that I had convinced myself it ended the other way around!

[@josephangell9921]

Love how everyone who watches this show just loves all the characters by this point. I was skeptical when my buddy suggested it. Now it's my top 3 anime.

[@Kiara-zq3mf]

Sarah! I just love love your reactions. I’m so happy that you genuinely feel and can relate to the players in Haikyuu despite it being an anime. ❤❤❤

[@drkph_nix]

please continue with season 4!!! your insights in the middle really help! Can't wait!

[@pu396]

8:03 The 360 degree view of Hinata's last point attack never failed to give me goosebumps! With the crows imagery behind him ughhhh 🥹 Kudos to the animators 👏👏👏

[@douglasmarcondes3592]

After so many years watching animes, Haikyuu S3E10 is one of the most brilliants anime episodes ever.

[@thiagorodrigues3338]

You have no ideia how the next season is gonna be amaaaaaaazing Sarah!

[@visora498]

I think I have seen Haikyuu like 7 times and each time I keep crying, seeing you cry makes me cry too hahahha God I cannot believe you almost catch up with everyone in the animation content!! I cannot wait for you to advance in season four and maybe (hopefully) read the rest of the story of the manga (because I am sooo sure you are going to faint from excitement at what happens after the anime hahha) but at the same time it kinda feels nostalgic, seeing how you are almost there ;O; What a ride truly! Are you going to watch the OVA too? there is a special episode which shows the classification games of the Tokyo teams (Nekoma, Fukurodani, etc) to Nationals

[@SarahPavanVolleyball]

Never in a million years did I think this anime would make me cry so much I will definitely watch the OVA and extra scene like I did last season. Maybe another livestream??

[@chuckwolf8540]

Damn onions😢 every single time I watch it. With this viewing its been about 10 times.

[@iguessabignerd2536]

A lot of people trash on the art style used in season 4, but I personally adore it, especially because it makes the characters better match the art style from the manga. The art style is a lot more flexible and expressive, which does give it more variability in quality than the rock-solid S1-3 style; it has more low points in quality but it also has many incredible moments too. I hope you enjoy season 4 as much as I do, and I'm excited to hear your thoughts!

[@danah-hx6mk]

ah man, yet another episode that never fails to make me sob LOL. the OST playing during that final rally, the imagery of the Karasuno upperclassmen pushing Ushijima off of Tsukki and Hinata (and not, as other people have pointed out, Kageyama! :') such a small detail but makes you realize he was the one player on the court who Ushijima couldn't outplay in that moment), the third years hugging and crying together after their win... and so much more. we all cried right along with you Sarah, don't you worry! cannot wait to see you begin season 4!

[@Arthursilvass]

The seniors hug at the end always breaks me 😢❤

[@crafter505]

Season 4 is my favorite!!! I cant wait!

[@mani3001]

Ah, I love this season end so much! The tension at the end of the game, the boys' happiness, and then going forward, getting ready for nationals. Excited for the OVAs and the next season.

[@BryanConM]

Before season 4 there is an oVA called Haikyuu!!: Riku vs. Kuu about Nekoma and Fukuroudani teams

[@JeM130177]

I sobbed when I first saw this and I'll sob again now seeing it...freakin love this show

[@RedLink305]

Such a masterpiece of a season. The final ep never fails to make me cry. :')

[@Han-mm5vs]

ive enjoyed this haikyuu journey with you so much.. we've come a long way. heres to another season!

[@anonimorph]

i'm so glad that i was right when i said you'd be crazy abt this season juat from the sheer greatness of the blocks (mainly tsukki's ofc). s3 was a great run, thank you! 😭

[@crybirb]

AAAHHHH! SO GOOD! Hahahah your reactions are so nice I love how you get into it.

[@lostinveda]

love watching haikyuu with you! your reactions and insight in the game it's awesome!

[@JiyutoSeigi]

A wonderful reaction, as always! Buckle in for season 4---probably my favorite season so far animated!

[@andimjustalex]

Watching this with you has been incredible! Can’t wait to start the next season!

[@johnnyher559]

the time has finally come for you to see season 4. you're going to love it and cry more

[@ghostlightning]

I love your reactions. I can't say it enough. It's such pure love of volleyball goodness. I'm so happy I subscribed since the start when updates were so slow.

[@SarahPavanVolleyball]

Thank you so much!!

[@acokvidi]

i have watch haikyuu before, but watching it with a volleyball player make it super amazing

[@OmnibuslPrime]

It's been so fun following your journey with Haikyuu! I still remember catching your 3rd episode reaction (found your channel JUST a bit too slow). Excited to see you react to what's coming up next in the OVAs and S4! Even though you're heading into S4, still so much character development! So happy we get to share in your reactions, always a fun time

[@rocksleee07]

Never saw a thumbnail and clicked so fast in my life! Gonna watch this now! WOHOOOOO!

[@katerynafedoruk8723]

I’m so happy I had this journey with you, looking forward for the next one

[@chris23chan]

My fave. Anime ! I love haikyuu very much💙 i love all the character also.that' s wholesome👌Thank you for your brilliant reaction ma'am🤗

[@conniesimosi1348]

Before season 4 there are two ova episodes you can watch! If I remember correctly they are called Land vs. Sky; and they show the qualifiers for the Tokyo teams

[@TownspersonB]

I love that moment where it goes from "What the heck is Ushijima doing?" to "Oh, it's a metaphor", lmao I don't know if anyone gave you the watch order yet since I've only read a handful of comments, but I'd recommend: the clip from the movie that shows what Shiratorizawa went through after the game, then the two episode OVA called Land vs Air (Riku vs Kuu if the site uses Japanese naming), then Season 4. Land vs Air shows what the Tokyo teams went through while the Shiratorizawa game was happening, and it just made sense for them to release it as an OVA at the same time as Season 4 from a narrative/story pacing view. And normally, the top 2 teams in the Tokyo tournament would go, but since Tokyo's hosting the tournament the top 3 teams from their tournament will go.

[@therumbling4473]

I think is pretty funny that even for a second, some people actually think Ushijima went underneath the net, grabbed Tsukishima and Hinata and just throw their faces to the ground

[@partydesu3037]

Another amazing reaction video as always and I can't wait for season 4 reactions! For Shiratorizawa, there is a short clip showing the players' reaction after losing the final and you can look it up on KZbin! It is a bonus clip similar to the Seijoh one in season 2 so please consider doing a reaction video on that as well!

[@Aisluin]

Yes, please record a reaction to the shiratorizawa OVA!

[@SarahPavanVolleyball]

Can someone post the link??

[@Aisluin]

@@SarahPavanVolleyball kzbin.info/www/bejne/i6XNmGV7or6ke5o here you go :)

[@AnAnAnanannn227]

@@SarahPavanVolleyball kzbin.info/www/bejne/i6XNmGV7or6ke5o&ab_channel=YerryKim

@@SarahPavanVolleyball here! kzbin.info/www/bejne/i6XNmGV7or6ke5o

[@Ozai75]

I'm so glad you started this journey and it's be so fun watching you react to this series. I can't wait till season 4.

[@bucciaratiswife]

Loved rewatching the season with you! I can’t wait for season 4! ❤

[@heinekhalwin8735]

Ushijima is a great player, who is guaranteed to go Pro. Him saying I”ll defeat you next time, is him acknowledging them that they have what it takes to go Pro and meet him there.

[@tinypinecones7429]

I'm so excited for you to watch season 4, there are so many good matches for you to analyze and you get to see so much character development! I also can't wait to hear about your favorite moments and if your all-star team has any new additions

[@christophermorales1791]

I need a reaction to the shiratorizawa end cut scene. The interaction between ushijima and the team after the loss is one of my favorite in the show

[@milkntomatoes9418]

I'm so excited for the OVAs and season 4.... And don’t worry, we'll meet a lot of new and interesting teams. In fact, Haikyuu's most loved/respected character by high school vb players (according to an actual survey) is introduced in season 4!

[@21amaterasu51]

wait who was it? Inarazaki? Im not surprised if it was

[@milkntomatoes9418]

@@21amaterasu51 Please edit your comment and put a spoiler tag first, but it's SPOILER AHEAD /// Kita Shinsuke, Inarizaki's captain. Not just high school players too, even pro league players look up to him, like the Japan team's previous captain and ace spiker Yanagida

[@nikpopnanime]

i just finished watching my haikyuu s3 (rewatch) too :] and this os the first thing on my recommended

[@paolodeitrich]

OHHH MANNN HERE WE GOOOOO!! I CAN'T WAIT FOR YOU TO SEE AND REACT SEASON 4!

[@swlfangirl]

Thanks so much for another week! I can’t wait to start season 4 with you!!! ❤❤🎉

[@MrL961]

Im watching these for 2nd time , still had tears . The emotion run wild.

[@CinJyxxe]

The metaphor with Ushijima pushing down the middle blockers could also be read as the upperclassmen coming to support their underclassmen. Tsukki and Hinata couldn't really push back - they were basically helpless against Ushijima. Hinata's spike was dug out by Ushijima, and Tsukki, despite his best efforts for the first time ever, only managed to get one stuff block the whole game. It took the combined effort of the three upperclassmen on the court to give the two 1st years enough breathing room to do their jobs.