Olympic Volleyball Player Reacts to Haikyuu!! S2E15: "A Place To Play"

[@SarahPavanVolleyball]

My boy Daichi finding getting some of the credit he deserves >>>> ❤️ ❤️

[@staubglanz]

Aone and Hinata. 🖤

[@heisenberg6197]

Too bad he will be Deadchi in the next episode 😢

[@Intersectingstuff]

@@heisenberg6197 this joke is mild spoiler and actually over used. As a Daichi fans I always love to see these episodes as it really appreciate him. This is his arc

[@Intersectingstuff]

Loveeee daichi❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ your love is going into the right place

[@seekittycat]

/joins in fangirl screaming because yes

[@eponine_draws8719]

Loving how Daichi stood in front of the other teams banner that ironically shows his strength "simplicity and fortitude"

[@vanillabean9978]

never notice this before so thank you for pointing it out

[@vailingbow1068]

It's a shame what happened next game XD

[@YorHa_WongWei]

Yes Furutate Sensei use the banner thing like that a lot.

[@lennyluong2819]

“in order to play you need a place to play” it’s honestly one of my favorite lines and it often gets overlooked. Basically saying karasuno can play so freely because they have a strong foundation aka a place to play

[@linh_tran93]

Narita and Kinoshita (number 7) are usually seen with Ennoshita. They were the quitters that came back. They will be getting more time in the spotlight now.

[@gipperee]

Will watch later... But first things first, congrats on making the quarters in Rome, and best of luck tomorrow!!! My heart skipped several beats watching the score update on the website on that deciding set!

[@theecat3689]

+1!

[@perevision]

Good luck Sarah!!!

[@theecat3689]

when 23:06 happened in the manga (comics), it became my desktop and phone screen for months. Daichi standing in front of a banner that says Simplicity and Fortitude had me on a chokehold 😭✋i absolutely adore and worship Daichi

[@Intersectingstuff]

The anime version becomes my twitter head pic as welll 🥰 lovee him

[@transientanus]

I'm glad you're able now to laugh at the scenes with Noya and Tanaka simping over Kiyoko. I COMPLETELY understand your initial feelings about it, but I think the reason fans are able to find it endearing instead of gross is because it is clear that they mean no harm AND that Kiyoko has **all** of the power in that situation.

[@thesaintlymarco]

I think the main thing is that they treat Kiyoko's beauty like a force of nature - Sun - it should be revered and marveled at a glance, they don't treat it like something to attain.

[@adrielcruz2736]

@@thesaintlymarco yeah and I think a contributing factor is that she’s still her own character and has at least several other character relationships and interactions outside of that one joke. It isn’t her whole character and doesn’t eat up all her screen time.

[@milkntomatoes9418]

There's actually 3 "ultimate bench players" in Karasuno. Other than Ennoshita, we have Narita and Kinoshita, also 2nd yrs. They're commonly seen in the bg reacting to Noya and Tanaka's antics, altho they might be easy to miss. If you recall the 2nd yrs' group study where Saeko was first introduced, all 5 of them were there. Also yes! Hinata just has this contagious sunny energy that attracts people, and if you really focus on how he talks (especially for those who understand Japanese and don't need to rely on subs that aren't always accurate) you can tell how emotionally intelligent he is. It's no wonder he seems to make a friend from every team they play.

[@hannahl3366]

One of my favorite things about Haikyuu is that any team could have been the focus. I love seeing Karasuno figure out the right balance of fundamental skills with risky ambition. Before these matches they've been ahead because of the risks they took, and now it's their foundations and practice shining.

[@ainsalco]

I will never be over how into the episodes you get. You're so invested. You remember people and plays from past episodes and the way you hold your breath sometimes when shit gets real. It's honestly amazing. There are some reactors on here where its so obvious that they aren't as invested in the show. I'm not gonna call them out and say that they don't care or like it, but they don't seem to even care enough to remember everyone or even try to remember everyone or things that happened in the past. I'm so excited for you to watch the rest of this match and the next match bc things get real.

[@theecat3689]

I think a large part of it is that Sarah is a bookworm (based on her IG) but specifically the kind of bookworm that don't finish books in one sitting because they have a busy schedule. It's possible that she is very practiced in remembering names and plot points for the next read. It's my working hypothesis for her firm grasp on the material 😅✌️

[@earlyoyster2793]

@@theecat3689 now I have to follow her IG!

[@locomojoboy2]

It's ok, you can totally admit that youre talking about Victoria Garrick and Coach Donny as the main ones who dont pay attention to what theyre being show, and cant remember anything that's happened in the past.

[@johnwesely]

Donny may forget everyone’s names, but he will never forget his Tokyo Treat.

[@egrassa1480]

@@johnwesely LMAAAAO

[@vdinh143]

Sarah hating on Joujenzi is giving me so much life 😂😂 Also that discussion about Daichi gets me sooooo excited

[@adivasilica]

I know what you're saying 😂😂😂

[@ghalynugroho]

I see where this is going 🤣

[@jimmy36896]

Completely. This part of Haikyuu is always fun to see the reactions.

[@MichaelAury]

Love how Daichi is so full of LIFE this episode, a reliable solid foundation

[@t3cchan]

I love all the shots that show Daichi in the foreground and johzenji's "Simplicity and Fortitude" banner in the background. The framing of those shots is clearly very intentional

[@user-lo8lu7fp9s]

I like the effect of seeing Jōzenji’s “simple and sturdy“ banner behind Daichi. I have watched your play per beach volley channel. Congratulations! Good luck with the nexw mach.

[@user-lo8lu7fp9s]

nexw→ next

[@mechasatsu6214]

Daichi is the embodiment of Simplicity and Fortitude. Its also comforting to know that you got someone on your team that operates within the basics at almost a master level.

[@rosengeorgiev1745]

Congrats to you and Melissa for the win against Talita/Rebecca!! Good luck tomorrow!

[@rafaelribeiro99]

Ennoshita, Kinoshita and Narita are second years (like Nishinoya and Tanaka), Ennoshita have a little more screen time, since he has more leadership over the team, but Narita is the team member that have least screentime. He did appear sometimes before btw, but is easy to forget since his appearences are so rare. So, Narita is a Second year and is a middle blocker like Tsukki and Hinata, thats why is expected that: if Hinata or Tsukki goes to the bench for some reason, Narita is the one going to the court. Kinoshita is a character that has always been there, but with very little screentime, he get more screentime on season 4.

[@theecat3689]

i know some people don't like it when certain characters are disliked but honestly i love watching reactors DETEST characters. its so fun because Furudate wrote everyone with balance and character development so there's always going to be at least one "goddamit theyre right but i dont want to admit it 🤬" moment lolol. and its fucking hilarious. the more hatred there is, the more they get dragged kicking and screaming into complimenting the character 🤣 the more professional the reactor, the more they have the feeling they HAVE to at least recognize it happened. i get such a kick watching it happen. Your reactions are always unintentionally hilarious, Sarah! 😂 Thanks for sharing them with us!

[@Ryan_gogaku]

Sarah has had a few nemeses, haha. Tsukishima -> Oikawa -> Terushima ... (I'm assuming there will be more. A particular setter with a strong regional accent comes to mind)

[@dsingson9929]

Daichi is always great to see! He carries himself well on and off the court. And we are here for it!

[@seekittycat]

Dadchi deserves the world ❤️

[@sahilmahajan5777]

Can’t wait for her reaction to the next two episodes! Love your work Sarah!

[@kageseiryuu8675]

23:01 Amazing moment when he got reminded of his own captain by Daichi there There was even their (Johzenji's) banner to make it even more poetic ^^

[@acedog7420]

you say things in this episode dont happen, but as someone who plays in open gyms with athletes from different sports, many times, lucky foot sets lead to an attack, or big swings from far away. it mainly happens because people go for it no matter what and sometimes it works sometimes it doesnt

[@edmomo4410]

Sarah commenting on Haikyuu is one of my happy places 😌

[@girish2754]

Daichi!!! love his captaincy. He is so underated

[@perevision]

I loved your reactions so much my face hurt from smiling. I was also super salty about Johzenji, warmed by the Daichi love in this episode, and delighted by the Aone-Hinata friendship. (Only Hinata could get Aone to speak two whole sentences and defend him against Aone’s own best friend.) Thank you so much for doing these videos (and to your editor) when you have a tremendous amount of work going on. Your reactions, analysis and pure joy in the show make me so happy and I will be cheering for you in your upcoming matches!

[@bdylp1098]

Great watch as usual. Leaving my support & personal opinions about the iffy subs as usual. 13:16 「いっ今のブロック…顔面だったぞ」➔ "That wasn't a block... That was his face". This is OK, but the actual line is more like "Th.. that block just now... it was (with his) face". Since She seemed to care about the phrasing, thought I'd just mention that in the original, they don't deny that it was a block. 23:10 「自由奔放さという点じゃ、条善寺はウチに勝るとも劣らない。だが…ウチはそれだけじゃあねぇぞぉっ？！」➔　”Well, in the terms of wild and free, It's not guaranteed that Jouzenji would beat us. But... That's not all that we have". This should be more like " In terms of wild & free, Jouzenji is on par with us. But... that's not ALL that we have!!". Their line doesn't seem to "contradict" the 1st part with a "but" afterwards like in the original line. 26:23 「こいつらのケツ叩いてくれって」➔ "told me to give these guys a spanking..." Someone else already mentioned this in the comments, but the actual word everyone's reacting to is 「ケツ(ass)」. Though I feel the translators did a good job here, it's also a bit unfortunate that the "shocked/embarrassed" state of the boys isn't fully explained with the word "spank". The fact that the pretty & fairly well brought up type manager actually used 「ケツ」 instead of 「お尻(add on letter お for polite wording + butt ➔ kinda like "behind")」or even 「尻」is what got them all excited. LOL

[@theecat3689]

+1

[@AwkwardElizabeth]

I love reading these notes on the translations! Thank you so much for taking the time to write them!! 🙌

[@bdylp1098]

@@AwkwardElizabeth Thanks!😊

[@sanderthommesen1462]

Congratulations on winning your round of 32 and round og 16 matches! Also mad credits to Melissa. Her defence is absolutely insane. Cheering for the both of you from norway 🏐 Also, great reaction, Sarah 👏🏻

[@goawayinternet]

A great episode to highlight why Daichi is the *man*. Hinata & Kageyama wouldn't be able to go off the way they do without him (and the rest of the team of course) backing them up. They are such solid players that compliment each other well.

[@clausewitzianwar]

I love your reactions because listening to the way you discuss things gives me confidence that you'll love all the future storylines even more

[@Ella8i8]

I always thought it weird that they translate 'asobiba' as 'place to play' and not a 'playground'. It makes it confusing and hard to differentiate between playing around, like kids, and playing a sport. It takes away from the whole argument in this episode. Due to that many reactors missed the point in it. I'm so glad that Sarah was able to figure it out on her own. Also phrasing Misaki's quote as "in other to play you first need a playground" just sounds much better. And corresponds to grandpa Ukai saying "you need to be good to truly enjoy a game"

[@Jawafu]

Lol that face you made when jozenji tried that synchro attack was hillarious!!! I’m here for all of that !!!

[@nevaladder]

Sarah squeeing over Daichi made my day bc honestly same.

[@azn2xcbbjai]

"He's salty sometimes" *Draws Tsukki Salt Bae* lol

[@mikkosimonen]

It was a bit weird for the guys to get so excited about just the word "spank." It got lost in translation, but the word the two managers said that garnered such a reaction was actually "butt."

[@perevision]

Hana actually says “ketsu” which is ruder than Kiyoko’s “shiri”! Like saying “ass” instead of “butt” which is why everyone was so shocked. (Deletes rant about translation 😅)

[@mikkosimonen]

@@perevision Both got a similar reaction, so I do think it was just the fact that these pretty girls are talking about butts in the first place.

[@perevision]

@@mikkosimonen haha true! 😆

[@adeleedyrssen589]

Can’t wait for the next episode. One of my favorites.

[@theecat3689]

5:55 HAHAHAHA i love how much she detests them LMFAO

[@Ryan_gogaku]

It'll be interesting to compare that reaction to Ep 24's version of that back row attack

[@BleydTorvall]

It's fair to not notice that Narita was on the team. He's had probably the least focus of any of the players on the team so far, with the possible exception of Kinnoshita. But every team's got players like that, right? Someone's gotta keep the bench warm in case of emergencies.

[@Ella8i8]

Narita is quiet, but he does great in case of emergencies.

[@hunyo78]

Aaaaah. So happy! Thank you so much Sarah!

[@AGA151994]

Narita has been present since season 1 lol

[@BumberFussin]

I always love daichi recognition ❤️

[@jimmy36896]

Ennoshita, Narita, and Kinnoshita are the benchwarmers. You won’t see much of Kinoshita until season 4 though. And we’re very excited for you to see the next episode too especially after hearing your reaction to this one…😉

[@MarteaniArt]

One of the nice things about this being a sports anime is the crowd chanting and clearly enunciating the school names. Except Seijoh, which I know is a nickname but that's what they chant so that's what I learned.

[@mani3001]

It's pretty obvious at this point, but the word Terushima (Johzenji main guy/captain) uses for play has more of a play around/ have fun sort of meaning. With their team as see it as reckless but also as childish a bit

[@iekha_triples7718]

Weekly update is awesome... All the best wish for your competition.... Last month i watched my country national indoor volleyball team in SeaGames, they won gold but the so soo many failed serves really made me missed Kageyama and Asahi even Yamaguchi a lot... Just want to share story....

[@mence5992]

karasuno has 5 second years Nishinoya, Tanaka,Ennoshita, Narita and kinoshita. The last three obviously do not play much, but if you pay attention are always present and also talk sometimes.

[@blupengu]

"i didn't even know narita existed" lmaooooo well... to be fair neither did i 😂 at least she remembers ennoshita

[@ymotle]

I watched your first reaction on episode 1 and went to your channel looking for more and here I am, and you even have a Haikyuu poster omg Im so happy you loved the show so much Its so cute watching you cheer and get upstet on every point, the fact that your feeling this series so much makes me really happy because I love animation since always, its my pasion and I aim to become and animator, and things like Haikyuu are getting people who are not used to watch animation except as kids and showing the true power that the medium has

[@andtheneverythingchangedwh5234]

Eeeeee! I'm so excited that Sarah's heading towards the end of season 2!

[@juicytin14]

Honestly I have a soft spot for Jozenji cos they remind me of volleyball in high school (aka very scrappy) 🤣 I know some schools in Japan take volleyball very seriously, but Jozenji just being a group of friends that are athletic but don't have conventional technique or play style is more reminiscent of a typical team I'd play in a high school match. They have a very typical high-school mindset as well... 'we are getting smashed by their #10, what do we do?' 'GET MORE HYPED UP' but I agree that a desperate kick save into a perfect 1 is a bit far-fetched lol

[@jujuchonk]

I know it's far-fetched but I feel with volleyball whatever could possibly happen will at some point lol. I've seen some ridiculous plays, and since we don't play at the professional level and not everyone is a 6 foot monster, some scrapiness definitely comes out. I know the hit from the back line seems kind of ridiculous too but I've seen it done, hell I've done it myself (although the front row player executing it.....ehhhhh) but still...

[@swlfangirl]

Aww can’t wait til you get to the next episode!! Love your response to Johzenji 😂 I was the same my first watch through

[@BornNguyener]

Lunch time with a Sarah react video let's gooooooo

[@G10-n7f]

At the end of season two are you planning on doing a video on your all star team selection like you did for season one, if so can you add who your bench players would be and coach too.

[@firefist3684]

Sarah: It’s not wrong to open your arms when blocking because spikers look at the body and try to avoid the body (S2E14 21:16) Also Sarah: 13:25 I can’t tell you the number of times I blocked with my face

[@Marokelo]

I always find it amazing how long you can wait to watch the next episode period I definitely couldn't I watched the series in two days period

[@DR1BLESS]

So many deep breaths lmao 😂 I’ve never seen you like this far out!

[@bettinakainz7035]

Hi Sarah, another great reaction video, you are so lively and I love that you predicted again what the manager Hana of Johzenji would say. Of course Daichi is THE foundation for our boys and deserves some attention! Lots of love for Daichi and for you, thank you for sharing these great videos! 😊

[@mcanta2898]

! bench players will be featured more prominently now that the main characters are fleshed out, Narita, Ennoshita, and Kinoshita were there the entire time but not focused on much or played with, so you kinda only see them in the small comedic slice of life type scenes.

[@朱夏-r6l]

Daichi:ground or earth in Japanese

[@iguana-z5451]

I'm glad that I caught up on all episodes haikyuu and now I'm waiting for more🥰 Your videos are as exciting as when I watched haikyuu first time❤️‍🔥

[@hunghangaroo]

its just so fun to watch to ms. sarah. her little gestures and reactions crack me up 😄

[@serhatkucukberksun3523]

since i play football i can lift the ball as easily as with my hands too when we play beach volley with friends and we pull some of those athletic bs plays some times too :) its rare but definitely not impossible.

[@IntrovertedProgression]

Btw some of johzenji's players are from other sports, that's the reason why some of em do soccer kick and stuff.

[@SeanTFlynn]

YESSSS one of my favorite parts of the week is here

[@luizations]

5:38 its doable, ive done it. i identify alot with johzenji play style, if you fool around enough you get good at it. im not a pro though

[@darwinray7394]

Whoever is editing these videos is doing God's work lol

[@SpitballIdea]

your editor is amazing, tsuki as salt bae killed me

[@mikehawk8984]

"My nose isn't bleeding!" "It is. Why... why would you lie about that?" 😂😂

[@siddhantgautam29]

Amazing reaction! 🔥👍

[@Ryan_gogaku]

Interesting to think how/if Sarah's opinion on Terushima will change after Episode 17.

[@FrozenByul]

Next episode is seriously in my top 5 this season! RIP 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@mightguy911]

I've played card games since I was a kid and can totally agree on the "having fun while playing" nowadays I play strictly for fun so if I lose its no big deal but getting your ass kicked is not fun at all. When I was younger I devouted a lot of time into practice and training sessions with players at and above my skill level and even won a few tournaments and a state championship. It's hard to take a competitive loss well.

[@draxconstrutor4179]

as for the "unrealistic" comment in this video ... made me think of similar things Roger Federer did with a racket (smaller ball and a net closer to the ground, but still ... maybe that was the inspiration)

[@robinomana589]

16:50 the foreshadowing! 👀

[@roxyren]

LMAO i hope you still remember kinoshita though, he's number 7

[@EganCraft]

The spinning back court hit from the beginning of the episode is something I attempted in a controlled environment and it is possible but very hard and inconsistent

[@ArgKnoxville86]

Hahahahahaa Sarah hating on Johzenji is so fun. It is such a different take on this episode. I guess their captain's attitude can rub off in a bad way, but they are not mean, Sarah!

[@alain4974]

Yea don't really understand the hate at all. She don't mind when Tanaka or Noya bother her, I don't hear her complaining

[@ArgKnoxville86]

@@alain4974 I think it is a "first impressions" thing. Whenever we get to meet JOhzenji's captain for the first time he kinda seems like a douche. But then you get he is just inmature and not mean spirited.

[@alain4974]

@@ArgKnoxville86 true, but would be nice if she could get over it, there's more cocky characters than him in this show lol

[@perevision]

Captain and vice captain cornered another team’s manager after a public inter-school event and tried to take her phone after she said no. They’re lucky Kiyoko and Hinata didn’t report them. Also she slapped Noya, and probably not for the first time.

[@dandsan01]

I aodre Misaki, they needed a spank for calm a little the crazy plays..xd Now the second round : D

[@Quinnsula5]

I don’t know if this is canon but the move that guy did look like a basket ball hook shot or move, so maybe he played basket ball lol. Especially if high school level they would do something like that

[@cats-Knife]

a lot of high school in Haikyuu have a model in real

[@2ntwins]

Jozhenji is nontraditional but they don't really have the skill foundations to really be good. Later on you will meet a team who can improvise and do crazy things as well. But they actually have the skill to back it up.

[@GlanderRacer2771]

I love this videos .

[@kuzu00]

I absolutely love your dislike towards johzenji because same lol. This was such a great reaction as always and I'm so happy daichi is getting the appreciation he deserves💗

[@Ennaira555Warriors]

I haven't watched your reaction yet, but I've been looking forward to hearing your thoughts on Jozenji's play style!!! Loving your reactions!!!

[@DearMaria94]

The gagging 😂😂😂😂

[@sofia.1403]

not this coming out while I'm watching the world championship in Rome lmao. Congrats and good luck, but I'll cheer for my italian girls and boys.

[@gipperee]

Siiiiiiii forza azzurri!!!

[@sofia.1403]

@@gipperee Nicolai e Cottafava eliminati. Hanno perso al terzo contro i brasiliani per pochissimo 🥲.

[@gipperee]

@@sofia.1403 Si, ho visto... Che peccato!

[@Ryan_gogaku]

On face-blocking, I guess there isn't really anything you can do to protect your nose, right? It seems like wearing protection (if it was bulky) would give an unfair advantage because you're taking up the extra inches of space. Still, taking a spike to the face is painful, even when it's not pros hitting at you.

[@azn2xcbbjai]

I'm suuuuuuuper curious now after watching this, I wonder if people have gotten under Ms. Pavan's skin on the court before with some trash talk. Kinda fun to see you so annoyed with this group and giving this😏type of laugh @8:50 lol.

[@adeleedyrssen589]

Next episode is going to be fun 💀💀💀💀

[@Cremlindor]

The Butt Ball cracked me up

[@jasmine9581]

5:37 here comes dumb (Oh yeah that's Lol Johzenji is gonna piss you all the way off where it amuses others 13:47 ... oh right! He didn't say it wasn't a block! He says "That block was... his face..." 22:21 i love him sm 🫠 26:19 the joke here for Misaki and Shimizu is that they said "ass" (Hana) and "butt" (Kiyoko) Man i wanna see em against Shiratorizawa, canon or not 29:53 absolutely, on and off the court

[@rhyestripes6059]

i think the reason his ffirst hit went through was because no one was expecting it, also the set was really slow and high

[@cherryblossom2270]

Daichi is pillar.

[@hbanana7]

He is indeed. Enbashira

[@vailingbow1068]

Sarah: Hinata's friends with everybody Ushiwaka hating Hinata's guts and Tsukki: Am I a joke to you?

[@jiro6748]

28:38 i see what you did there haha

[@americanlumpia2185]

Sarah be looking for ❤ in all the sub-plots.

[@sumirechie3799]

You are just the coolest.

[@anonanon9880]

I think pretty much all the moves you will see real life examples in boys volleyball

[@brianwilliams9580]

Always wondered what exactly Joujenzi"s coach is there for. He offered zero instruction during the game even when his team was in obvious disarray.

[@ruriva4931]

He seems like a new coach. And it sounds like the changes he made regarding the 2 on 2 matches changed the team from being okay to being a seeded team. He also seems like a nice guy unlike some really mean coaches that I’ve seen IRL and in other shows. I don’t think he’s that bad but he’s also not the best.

[@brianwilliams9580]

@@ruriva4931 Yeah he seems to be nice, but just too passive.

[@perevision]

My theory is that they were so rowdy that the 2-on-2 matches were his only hope of getting some practice in while having the boys learn anything at the same time 😆

[@Ella8i8]

Well, SPoilers! he is a Shiratorizawa graduate, he has a good relationship with Shiratorizawa coaches. He is obiviously passionate about the sport, and tries unorthodox methods and new approach, experimenting a lot. And, same as Ukai, because he seems to be young, he has more equal relationship with the players.

[@brianwilliams9580]

@@Ella8i8 You didn't spoil me, I must have missed his Shiratorizawa background. That would explain his relationship with their coach.

[@RimyuruuSenpaii]

3:43 OMG SARAH XD HE HATES TERUSHIMA LIKE A LOOOOT