Olympic Volleyball Player Reacts to Haikyuu!! S1E25: "The Third Day"

Professional volleyball player and World Champion Sarah Pavan reacts to Haikyuu S1E25: "The Third Day."
Edited by: Lydia Xu
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"The Third Day." Haikyu: 1st Season. Writ. Taku Kishimoto, Dir. Jōji Furuta, Sentai Filmworks, 2014.
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I can't believe we made it to the end of Haikyuu!! Season 1!!!! It was quite the journey to get here, but we made it. Thanks for sticking with me!
This episode was equal parts sad and uplifting. We obviously can't forget about the heartbreaking match against Seijoh but I was left feeling so excited and hopeful for what comes next!
I hope you loved watching with me as much as I enjoyed making these videos. Stay tuned for Season 2 soon!!
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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 can't believe we made it to the end of season 1!!! Thanks for sticking with me, everyone!!! 🥰 🧡 Love you guys!! (I had to dim the sound for a bit at 2:00 for copyright reasons, so don't at me.... I'm glad I was able to post it!)

[@Ennaira555Warriors]

(PLEASE UPVOTE FOR SARAH!!!) Please watch the Lev Genzan OVA before starting Season 2! Correct order: Season 1 Lev Genzan OVA Season 2 Akaten OVA Movie #3 (Talent and Sense)starting at 1:19:30 special scene Season 3 Season 3 Finale End Credit Scene Movie #4 (Battle of Concepts) starting at 1:25:32 special scene Land VS. Air OVA The Path of The Ball OVA Season 4 Part 1 Season 4 Part 2

[@ezequielgaitan2181]

Hey Sarah, there are 2 main tournaments per school year, the summer one the just played being the first, the spring one they are talking about being the second. Usually, the 3rd year students leave the clubs in the middle of 3rd years, to prepare for entrance exams to university, and to have the second years start building the new team. Apparently, in Volleyball and this school, it's optional if they want to stay or not. In some schools it's mandatory to retire mid year I think, and in some sports, like baseball, it's in the regulations, that only players that have been in highschool for 2 1/2 years or less can actually play in tounaments. P.S: the final was to 5 sets, and Seijoh lost in 4, I don't know why they showed the result of the 2nd set there LOL. P.S.S: so excited for season 2, it's my favourite season.

[@randomnoob2031]

@@Ennaira555Warriors please don't. Those first two OVA are filler, it would take weeks and it's not worth it

[@kyadabs]

I think it's ok not to react to OVA1. 😁 She can watch it though. Then reacts to season 2 ep. 1 next video.

[@jajjers]

@@randomnoob2031 While those are fillers, I think she'd like OVA1 considering her previous reactions on episodes with Nekoma on it 😁😁

[@VitruvianEngineer]

Sarah: "OH he's lefty!" Your attention to detail shocks me every time

[@4yinyang]

I find it interesting that it's usually other left-handers that notice it. Right-handers typically miss it until it is pointed out to them. That said, Sarah is amazing at seeing those little details every time!

[@linh_tran93]

I've never seen anyone noticing that in season 1

[@nateriver8119]

@@4yinyang I’m left-handed but I missed that detail when I first watched this anime 6 years ago

[@Dylamn]

Even as a lefty myself, I never caught it until it was mentioned in the show. Wild.

[@edpastorini]

Whaaaa. That observation is two seasons early ^-^

[@Psychoinnocent]

I’m sure someone mentioned it but just in case: Japan’s school years start in early April, and ends in late Feb/Early March- thats why in a lot of Anime that follow a school life, you see Cherry Blossoms (since thats blooming season). So right they’ve been playing together for a few months. The third years, for sports, make a decision after their first tournament if they want to keep playing, or buckle down and study for their University Entrance exams during the rest of the year. Thats also why Asahi mentions not going to Uni, because he doesn’t feel the need to quit the team if he isn’t going to study for Uni. Daichi is considering quitting because, as well as Uni, it gives the 2nd and 1st years time to blend together instead of depending on the 3rd years, since they’ll have an additional half a year year together. So it is 3 years of high school! But team dynamics might change after the early tournament because some 3 years may decide to move on from the team.

[@frankiekuang3272]

For additional information, you'll notice that some of the 3rd years from other schools that we've met before might not be there anymore. Also yes, the Spring tournament is considered Nationals i believe?

[@mohd.afandi9549]

this

[@rianne-1719]

@@frankiekuang3272 i thought Spring tournament is another qualifier for Nationals. The winner in Spring tournament will represent the prefecture in the Nationals. I am not well versed tho so please correct me.

[@Psychoinnocent]

@@rianne-1719 nope! Spring Tournament is Nationals, and so is the Inter-High iirc! The initial qualifiers (which Tanaka mentions in this episode) start in August, and the actual tournament begins in January. I did a quick google and yeah, if Karasuno had beat Seijoh and somehow beat Shiratorizawa, they would’ve gone to the Inter-High nationals! But their second/last chance to go to Nationals in the Spring Tournament

[@rianne-1719]

@@Psychoinnocent Now I get it. Thank you 😊

[@brunolopestomaz]

Hey Sarah. Inter-high (the first chance to play nationals) starts in June and ends in August. A third-year can participate in it until the end and still have a couple of months to study (in order to get into a good college). Then there's Spring-High, which starts in August and ends in January. Most third years decide that it's best to drop the club activities in order to get better chances at the college entrance exam.

[@monkut]

Just to provide some more background. The national tournament, Haruko(spring high), originally started in 1970, and was in March, which caused most 3rd year students to not participate. In 2011, Haruko, was moved to January and to make it easier for 3rd year students participate. And is now typically the 3rd year students last tournament. In addition, there are 3 national tournaments, Inter-High (summer), Kokutai (fall), and Haruko (winter). Inter-High and Haruko are tournaments for high-schools. While Kokutai is a tournament of Prefecture representatives. It's up to the Prefecture to pick the representatives, so sometimes the prefecture will pick a specific school and sometimes they pick strong players from various schools. Haruko get's the most attention and is always in Tokyo at the Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium. And you will hear "Orange Court" being said, the "Orange Court" is the color of the court used at the Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium. Sometimes you hear wanting to stand "center court". During the lead up to the semi-finals the gym has a 4 court layout. In the semi-finals, the layout is changed to a single court only, referred to as "center court". The preliminaries for Haruko are going on now, and I think can be watched live on the sportsbull.jp/haruko/ site. Unfortunately, I don't think they support english menus...

[@smashbrandiscootch719]

Sarah: "I hope season 2 is the whole spring tournament!" Me: "**Laughs Nervously**"

[@nicolasrodriguesdossantos1881]

Oh well

[@irichkateamarante1645]

Little did she know...

[@sheisadaydreamer]

Sarah being the GOAT reactor that she is being able to make the association between Kageyama and Hinata’s meet up in the gym during the 1st episode and the 25th 💯 and yes, agree with editor! You truly are the best! Not only are your skills so inspiring but the words you deliver are as well! 💕

[@irem8513]

You just know that she really enjoys the show.

[@yuzukinako6639]

About 3rd years (if it helps), a school year is from April to March in Japan. Besides, in Japan, majority of 3rd years (especially who want to go to post secondary education) retire clubs before summar break to prepare for College entrance exam. But they can choose to stay longer. Timeline↓ April-school year starts June-Inter-high preliminary *usually 3rd years retire at this point End of summar to Fall-Spring tournament preliminaries January-Spring tournament & College entrance exam starts March-Graduation

[@Juice1984]

+

[@sergejg9627]

Thank you

[@Ella8i8]

Up

[@japkorox91]

Up

[@donaldzuramp4404]

Learning that shiratorizawa beat seijoh was your best reaction😂. There’s a reason why they’ve been unbeatable n the prefecture for a long time now.

[@manganess5126]

Honestly, came here to comment, was so funny to watch XD

[@claudia2389]

I have a Question: You got to get to know a lot of teams and characters during S1. I would love to know what your starting 6 players + libero would be? Lets Call it Sarahs Love Boat Team 😊 you could re-do this Team every season to see if something changed.

[@kittypetro6621]

I second this notion

[@marleny1956]

I really want to know what the answer is

[@patmonte8426]

@Ervin Kuroo this one!

[@MrWhirlywind]

Would love to hear this :)

[@andieph7351]

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[@ash2835]

Just on the third years staying, as far as I'm aware, third years often quit club as they're coming to the end of their school year and exams. So they often quit to focus on study before college, etc. But they're not finishing school for a while. Which is why they have the option to stay on if they want. :)

[@yamikamui]

There are two major tournaments they can join in a year, with the second one that 3rd years tend to sit out and already leave to the lower years. The tournament where Asahi was blocked so much by Date Tech was a Spring tournament if i remember correctly

[@bdylp1098]

@@yamikamui The tournament where Asahi was blocked by Date-Kou was a prefectural competition held in March.

[@BleydTorvall]

Takeda is one of the best representations of what a teacher should be that I've ever seen. I loved the way he approached the meeting with the 3rd years, laying out their choices and not sugar-coating or exaggerating what the consequences could be, but rather doing it in an objective way instead of trying to push them one way or the other. He trusts them to know themselves and make the choice that is truly best for themselves.

[@TristanSGS]

The only thing I don't like about what he said is how not preparing for your future would make you fall behind the others. It could just be a translation thing, but it's never a good thing to compare your own "progress" in life to others, but rather to make the choices you want to make. Of course, he does say this right after with the "choose the path you'll least regret years later", so he's still very valid.

[@Ennaira555Warriors]

(Everything is on Crunchyroll!) Please watch the Lev Genzan OVA before starting Season 2! Correct order: Season 1 Lev Genzan OVA Season 2 Akaten OVA Movie #3 (Talent and Sense)starting at 1:19:30 special scene Season 3 Season 3 Finale End Credit Scene Movie #4 (Battle of Concepts) starting at 1:25:32 special scene Land VS. Air OVA The Path of The Ball OVA Season 4 Part 1 Season 4 Part 2

[@SarahPavanVolleyball]

Ok what is this and where do I find it?

[@christopherbaldwin2094]

@@SarahPavanVolleyball kzbin.info/www/bejne/eom3pHqZpb5gmaM OVA- Original Video Animation It's a straight to dvd episode release that came with the season 1 dvd. It happens between season 1 and 2

[@Ennaira555Warriors]

@@SarahPavanVolleyball everything on the list is on Crunchyroll! The Lev Genzan OVA should be watched before you start season 2. :) after that is season 2, and the rest of the list! :)

[@linh_tran93]

special scenes from the movies can be found on youtube so it'd be easier for Sarah to watch them when the time comes

[@Complexxx123]

Yeah so basically form what I understand, it's normal for third years in Japan to quit sports before the end of the year. It's a combination of passing the torch on to the second and first years, but also, focusing on your academics so you can get into a good university/college. This is not a requirement though and some third years choose to stay on their respective team. This is the choice that Suga Asahi and Daichi are making.

[@LuisToko15]

Don’t forget Shimizu san

[@muhammadgharibaldy8064]

@@LuisToko15 kiyoko tanaka.

[@LuisToko15]

@@muhammadgharibaldy8064 spoilerrrrr

[@muhammadgharibaldy8064]

@@LuisToko15 oh shit, im sorry

[@LuisToko15]

@@muhammadgharibaldy8064 it’s okay. It’s not a spoiler for me lol

[@pickthestickup]

Yesss yamaguchi's character arc has just gotten a kickstart. S2 yamaguchi's storyline is one of my favorites.

[@xi3626]

If anything, Seijoh losing to Shiratorizawa is a bit of a testament to just how good Shiratorizawa is as one of the best (if not THE best) team in prefecture. Congrats on finishing season 1 and I look forward to season 2!! Your reactions have really become my favorite!

[@smashbrandiscootch719]

Also! The Lefty you love (Fellow lefty here too!) is named Ushijima Wakatoshi. You will often see him being called Ushiwaka. It's a nickname taking the Ushi from Ushijima and Waka from Wakatoshi. So when they say Ushijima and Ushiwaka, it's the same guy. Yamaguchi's story arc is one of the most inspiring in the whole show. I'm team Guchi Gang for life!

[@kryzia-just]

not sure if anyone has mentioned it, but there is an extra episode (OVA) that focuses on nekoma and introduces a new character that you'll see in s2. it's called 'the arrival of haiba lev' or something similar.

[@sayuriyoshimoto8850]

Oh my, so happy for finishing this season with you, Sarah 🧡 What a journey 🏐

[@SarahPavanVolleyball]

It has taken me quite a while, but we made it! Thanks for sticking with me!

[@solusgamer164]

@@SarahPavanVolleyball , please do a video on your starting 6 with the players you've been introduced to so far!!

[@SarahPavanVolleyball]

@@solusgamer164 omg I love that idea!

[@yuzukinako6639]

The difference between Inter-high and Spring tournament is that inter-high is for all kinds of sports (e.g. soccer, track, tennis), but Spring tournament is volleyball only. Both of them are big national level tournament tho.

[@vdinh143]

Ah, so that's why Hinata's deskmate was talking about his sport.

[@breakneckvision]

I wish we could have seen Sarah’s first reaction to ep 24… only because that was the episode where I changed from an enthusiastic Haikyuu fan to a Haikyuu junkie. Congratulations on completing the first season Sarah!

[@SarahPavanVolleyball]

I was SOBBING!!! Full ugly cry

[@PoliwhirlsFriend]

Loving the reaction vids! About the third years. There are two tournaments every school year, the inter-high (which they just got eliminated in) and the spring tournament which happens later in the year. Usually the third years would 'retire' from the club after the inter-high to focus on exams and study, but they can choose to stay for the entire year of they want. Looking forward to season 2! :)

[@girot9853]

There are three big high school volleyball tournaments in Japan. One is the Inter-High School Championships drawn in Haikyu Season 1. This is a summer tournament. Depending on the school and sport, third graders often retire at the end of this tournament. This is because college entrance exams and job hunting are imminent. After that, the National Sports Festival will be held in the fall. And the biggest thing in high school volleyball is the All Japan High School Volleyball Championship, or "Harukou". "Harukou" is an abbreviation for "Spring High School Valley". It was originally held in March, the beginning of spring.It's the end of the year for Japanese students. In other words, the third grader never participated. (Some schools have a graduation ceremony in February.) However, the holding time of Harukou has changed, and it is now held in January. Therefore, the third grader has not graduated. Many schools retire after the summer tournament, but if the third graders continue their club activities until the last minute of graduation, it is possible to participate in the January tournament. Of course, the schedule is quite tight considering the exam.

[@locomojoboy2]

Third graders, or third-years?

[@sightbride5148]

love how you pointed out that the last scene where Hinata goes to the gym and sees Kageyama is mirrored both at the very beginning of the season and then the end. in one scene Hinata walks in full of doubt and uncertainty and now you see him with the rest of the team in decisiveness and determination for what's to come

[@CSBIBLE21]

omg you're 100% my favorite reactor, i wish you uploaded more often but i understand it can't be helped! Seriously though, you pay attention, you're smart, you have a huge volleyball knowledge that adds so much to this, your reactions are so relatable and funny too! Also the fact that you remember stuff from episode 1 just says so much about your content specially when you're not uploading daily or even weekly. Really glad i found you, i hope you'll react to the next seasons of haikyu too!

[@lucasmelee]

The way haikyuu presents it, there's two major competitions: the Inter High, which is what Karasuno was trying to qualify for and there's the Spring Tournament. 3rd years usually retire to focus solely on studies due to college applications and other possibilities. This is what Date Tech did, if you remember. Their captain did retire and said it was up to Aone (no eyebrows guys) and Futakuchi to lead Date Tech in the next tournament, on spring. This is not a rule, only a common thing to happen. Most sports anime present themselves that way with two major tournaments. Great video as always sarah and good job noticing the left hitter there c:

[@tristanjosemaried.boluso6114]

"im not playing volleyball for merit" i love the passion of suga. he truely love playing volleyball

[@swlfangirl]

I am so here for S2! I can’t wait to see how you feel about Oikawa at the end of S2 !! Whether you love or hate him I’m still 1000% here for it. He’s just not someone you can be ambivalent about really. He sparks something 😂

[@KeptnLuffy]

Oikawa really is the guy in HQ that either sparks joy for you or goes in the trashcan xD

[@swlfangirl]

@@KeptnLuffy not to mention that other guy in s4…I don’t think they’re the same character, but it’s a similar personality type 😂

[@milkntomatoes9418]

@@swlfangirl Hahaha yeah, they're both similarly loveable jerks for me (but if I ever met someone like them irl I'd probably NOT like them at all😂)

[@KeptnLuffy]

@@swlfangirl I think the fact that I know exactly who you mean by "that other guy" speaks for itself xD

[@KeptnLuffy]

@@milkntomatoes9418 oh yeah, I love them to bits as fictional characters but they'd most likely get on nerves irl. That's the fun part about it. We get to fall in love with characters we wouldn't irl^^. (Although I think Oikawa is a good and fun friend if you get on his good side, seeing how much his team lovey him. Certainly less fun to be his opponent.)

[@Ryan_gogaku]

Japan HS volleyball timing: April -> school starts. August -> "Inter-High" (1st of 2 annual major tournaments; Haikyu Season 1). January -> "Spring" (year-end, other major tournament, used to be in March) tournament. Typically, unless your school has a really good chance of making nationals in January, 3rd-year students quit clubs and focus on studying for university entrance exams after August. (In fact, in public middle schools, 3rd-year retirement after August is mandatory unless you're in an outside-school private club or have a sports recommendation)

[@Alexandrosll]

Haikyuu is so amazing because of its emotional beats. The way it captures personal adversity and struggle in the pursuit of self-improvement and a dream, is both excellent and inspiring. It lets you live in that moment, to feel it. And its devotion to ideals of hard work and perseverence speak to everyone in some way, shape, or fashion. So to have an Olympian, a Volleyball player, and champion react to it, is amazing. But to have one who is emotional, who both values and truly enjoys the emotional beats... That's pretty amazing! We love Haikyuu because of its emotional downs, and ups! To see her live it all, invested in not just the volleyball, but the emotional story its telling, is everything.

[@MasterPpv]

Others have mentioned it already, but this is still technically early in the school year, so the third years aren’t exactly graduating yet. The reason they’re talking about potentially leaving the team is because during the second half of the year, a lot of third years tend to leave their clubs in order to focus on their upcoming college entrance exams. They can choose to stay if they want, but of course doing so means they can fall behind on their studies if they’re not careful. Asahi said he’s not planning to go to college so it’s not an issue for him, but Daichi and Suga are, so it would be understandable of them to leave.

[@eikomasuda2167]

School year in Japan starts in April and the third years have college entrance exams in around February so that is why the school recommends the students to finish their club activities early and focus on their studies. The entrance exams is very competitive and basically only have one chance to pass. Unless you are entitled to special scholarship. Asahi was not planning to go to college so he can continue playing but Suga and Daichi was in the advanced class. That is why Takeda-sensei advised them to choose the pass that they won’t regret in the future. (Failing means unemployed and studying till the next year’s entrance exams.) I was amazed how you remembered how Hinata met Kageyama at school way back in S1Ep1!!! I’ll definitely stick with you through the Haikyu journey till the end! No failure here!

[@svgftw351]

full episode of sadness and regrouping but at the end a focus towards looking ahead and growth a really beautiful and simple episode

[@SarahPavanVolleyball]

so sad but I think it ends so beautifully. I was happy by the end 😊

[@JiyutoSeigi]

I'm so glad for your reactions! They're of the highest quality. This episode, let me specifically say: I'm glad you found the scene with Yamaguchi expressing his competitive spirit as engaging as I did! And also you're dong an amazing job of picking up the names of all the characters and teams rapidly. I'm really looking forward to season 2 with you!

[@Ryan_gogaku]

My family and I were all watching Sarah's pair cheering them on during the Olympics. I worried how this would be to watch. I hope that you do get to watch the second season soon, though, even for you just personally. Without any spoilers, I'll just say that there are plenty of truly inspirational and uplifting moments.

[@nashi2414]

Hi Sarah! I can not wait to see your S2 videos!! The Spring Tournament is kind of bigger than IH, since the games are nationally broadcasted. The Spring tournament is called "Haruko", and "Haruko" is quite popular name even for people who do not know much about volleyball.

[@sugasan4669]

Your reactions to season 1 were literally perfect. I don't know if you are familiar with anime but your understanding for the scenes and parallels and the characters everything is so on point and I love it so much. Can't wait to re-watch the rest of the show with you. Thank you

[@AlbertRotten]

Yay! Congratulations on making it through season 1, Sarah. As good as season 1 might be, Haikyuu gets even better the deeper you get into it. You’re in for a rollercoaster of emotions, so enjoy the ride!

[@vinn418dood]

Really appreciate how you see seijoh's coaching style in a positive manner. I don't know how many reactions I've seen where the seijoh coach is given flack for "doing nothing", or "not doing their job".

[@Malo-Hombre71]

Season 2 has the most growth for all the characters. You will have the feels all season long

[@user-lo8lu7fp9s]

Sarah -san, thank you for your sending❣️ I’m looking forward to your comment of 2 season🌟 Spring match findet in January statt. Actually, January is winter, but because of the following background, it is said "spring match". ……….…… The spring match(official name: All Japan Volleyball High School Championship)was took place in March (early spring), but it has changed to January (for 3rd students, busy with their career path). The nickname is remained. It is not unnatural because…… Traditional is said in Japan January "new spring". (Now fast only use on new year-greeting.) And spring match is aird on TV in large scale, so it may be more major than interhigh for the general public.

[@ryanstephenaninon391]

6:50 After the inter-high, there is still another tournament called the "spring tournament" or the "nationals" where schools all over Japan participate, one school representatives for each prefecture. The representatives are determined by a preliminary matches in each prefecture. This is the biggest tournament of all, and playing here is the greatest dream of all high school volleyball team. This tournament happens near the end of the school year. Since the 3rd years have to prepare for college entrance exams, it is actually recommended for them not to join here anymore, since studies must comes first. That's what they're talking about here.

[@bdylp1098]

"there is still another tournament called the 'spring tournament' or the 'nationals' makes it sound like Inter-High is not a national event, but Inter-High has its own nationals in August.

[@TrianaNero]

About the system - there's 2 big tournaments per season, but third-years usually don't participate in the second one (Spring Tournament) as it's too close to graduation and final exams.

[@たけこ-x2b]

I was always looking forward to your reaction! Can’t wait for season 2! From Japan🇯🇵🧡

[@bigonbooks4736]

If you love season 1 you're gonna LOVE LOVE season 2. Everything is completely upped and the new characters are just perfect.

[@shime_.]

I can't wait for you to start uploading S2! It's going to be more fun to watch since a lot of interesting characters will be introduced. Hopefully you'll be able to continue until S4 and the following seasons in the future haha. I just love it when actual volleyball players react to Haikyuu. Wish you all the best, Sarah!!!

[@ghostlightning]

I'm hooked on your reactions too. What you bring to the discussion is unique and precious. I am here for it.

[@phantom_flame]

Starting off my birthday with a video from Sarah, great timing :p

[@adambialecki3162]

Happy birthday!

[@tenzo_amv2513]

Happy birthday ✌️❤️

[@MurakenToo]

Happy Birthday mate :)

[@SarahPavanVolleyball]

Happy birthday! I uploaded it because I knew 🎁 🎈

[@phantom_flame]

Thanks 😂 I'm 18 now, and that's kinda scary lmao ngl

[@starryabigail2988]

I know I'm late, but just FYI, both Inter-High and Spring Tournament are National game. But Inter-High is multi-sports, including basketball, football, etc. Whereas Spring tournament is ALL and ONLY about volleyball.

[@tomuchcamoflauge]

prepare yourself for the emotional rollercoaster that is season 2. It's so good. I am excited to see you react to it

[@yamikamui]

Never clicked so fast. Looking forward to S2!

[@SarahPavanVolleyball]

me too!!! ❤️

[@erimugichoco5476]

The reason I love watching middle school/high school sports (both in real world and in anime) is how raw and pure and straight forward these kid’s emotions are🍀 Especially times like at the end where Hinata and Kageyama just screams and run with all their might not sure how to deal with these emotions🥺✨ So pure and beautiful 💕

[@bmo1878]

So 2 tourneys a year, the thing is for seniors they have a hard wall to overcome on the 2nd one. Colleges in Japan are very competitive and students often go to cram school after school to just study enough to place and get in. Many seniors will drop out of extracurriculars at a certain point in the year to concentrate on their studies while they, if they stay would still be spending a lot of that time practicing.

[@HairlessItalian]

I would love a top 10 or top 5 moments from season 1 video!! I'd also love to see your ideal starting roster from all the characters from season 1!

[@elisabethn2893]

Yes I would love to see her favourite moments!

[@seekittycat]

There is long waits between Haikyuu seasons and I love how they try to end on a hopeful joyful note so fans don't have to wait in sorrow. 🧡🧡 Haikyuu is about picking yourself back up!

[@andreagarciacubilla8678]

There´s an OVA (special episode) that is recommended to be seen between season 1 and 2. It´s about Nekoma. You won´t be lost if you enter season 2 without having seen it, but it tells you what they are up to. It´s call The arrival of Haiba Lev. I think you can find it on KZbin.

[@TwiggehLeaf]

SARAAAH! Oh my gosh!! So excited to see you finish season 1!!! And believe me... it only KEEPS getting BETTER!! I'm super impressed that you immediately caught on that Ushijima is left-handed!! And that you remembered that scene from episode 1. Your attention to detail is impeccable. Can't wait for you to watch season 2! and then season 3, oh my goodness. So much awesome volleyball drama to be had!!

[@LixienXIII]

Sarah, every year there's two big events in total. Both of them have a ''qualifier tournament'' to decide which team is the best in a region (in Karasuno's case: who's the best in Miyagi since that's where they live). Think of regions as states in the USA. Then, the winner of this tournament gets to compete in Nationals to see who's the best in Japan, only ONE team in Miyagi gets to qualify (the tournament winner) Karasuno didn't even get past the qualifiers, they lost to Oikawa's team, and Oikawa's team lost to Shiratorizawa. Shiratorizawa now gets to compete in Nationals (which happens off-screen) while all the other teams in Miyagi lost their chance. But this is not their last chance to compete in a National Tournament, like I said there's TWO big events, Karasuno lost their chance in the first one but they still have the Spring Tournament which is the second event, it has the same rules as the first one. Normally, if you lose at the first event, Third Years tend to leave the club to focus on their future but they decided to stay.

[@Yingsiess]

You’re literally my favourite reactor for haikyuu, it always makes my day when I see you posting a new video 😃. I can’t wait to journeying with you for the other seasons! Season 2 is going to be so good and you’ll meet more characters that you’ll HAVE to make space in the love house 😂.

[@warrensee410]

You are going to love love love season 2! More excitement, heart, emotions and tears coming your way.

[@pids8389]

Just woke up and drinking my coffee and notifications pop up. Time for mood booster

[@SarahPavanVolleyball]

Well.... maybe not the beginning of the episode but it'll get there

[@mattiaseriksson6422]

Sarah does the best Haikyuu reactions

[@krizzy2580]

Saaame! One of the reasons why I was so sad last episode was because I thought that was the 3rd years' last game with them. Haikyuu toying with my feelings

[@keziae6497]

School year in Japan started on April. Currently Karasuno is approaching summer break and their second semester, which means there's only about half a year left for the third years. Therefore, usually on the second semester, third years start to stop their club activities to focus studying for university entrance exams; unless they plan to pursue a career in relation to their club (like being a pro athlete), in which case the school will usually support their club activities. There are even schools who ban third years to participate in clubs altogether. Fortunately Karasuno isn't one of them XD I don't know if the spring tournament is bigger or not, but both inter high and spring tournament is nationwide. This year's spring tournament happened to be hosted by Tokyo, so that's where they're going if they managed to pass the prefectural prelims.

[@NaCl1572]

Watching with you is such a great experience. You're one of the best reactors out there, rarely misses details and gives great insights about the plot and characters. Before moving to season 2, I hope you'll react to the OVA as well! The name is "The arrival of Haiba Lev", which focuses on Nekoma.

[@erict1628]

7:08 There's still the Spring National Tournament, which takes place in January, before the third years graduate in March. In fact, it was called Spring Tournament because it used to take place late March, after third years already graduated, but was moved to January so the third years have one last chance playing. What the third years are discussing here is that third years usually quit the team after Summer Interhigh to focus on the college entrance exam. If you go back and watch the end of the Karasuno vs. Date Tech match, you would see the Date Tech's captain telling Aone and the other second year that the third years are quitting. There are a couple of exceptions: (1) third years who are really good, like Ushiwaka and Oikawa, who continue playing college or pro after high school (2) third years playing on teams that have a very good chance making it to Nationals, basically, anyone on Shiratorizawa and Aoba Johsai, and of course (3) the Karasuno third years because plot armor. 😂

[@danah-hx6mk]

AH what a lovely surprise to get in the middle of prepping for college finals!! so happy to see you throughout your season 1 journey, and gosh i absolutely cannot wait to see you go through season 2, and future seasons eventually :')) hope you've been well, Sarah!!

[@danah-hx6mk]

quickly picking up on Ushikawa being a left handed player i see!! AGH i'm so excited to see you meet him and see his playing style on court // AND your "OH my gosh" reaction to realizing the parallel of the hinata/kageyama gym scene at 17:13 :')

[@aoi4125]

Regarding the 3rd years. Basically, they still are in the middle of the school year. So there are 2 prefectural tournaments per season and they lost the 1st one. So they are given the choice to stay and play for the 2nd tournament, or leave the club and focus on studying for the entrance exams for University. That's why Suga, being a model student, was given emphasis by the other teacher knowing that his exam scores might not be good if he does not focus on studying

[@ArgKnoxville86]

This episode is once again so interesting. Not only because of the conflict right at hand, but also because of the way everyone deals with it. The 1st years are mostly lost, frustrated and just out of it. The 2nd years kinda get it, they have the instinct to meet together but also they still have the illusion that "the 3rd years said x". Where the 3rd years also meet but this time they talk the REAL talk. They have different levels of maturity and relationships.

[@jakegraham7692]

I love your reactions and I don't mind that you take your time with it. You stay invested so we do too lol. I would love to see a video of your favorite moments or just more thoughts on the season. You always have insightful stuff to say.

[@jz73498]

Your reactions are my favorite I love how genuine you are! Would love to see your season 1 Dream team based on the players you have seen so far. Would be cool to see how the team evolves after each season

[@earlyoyster2793]

Yamaguchi's relationship with his mentor Shimada always makes me cry. That's so pure.

[@Shirley36]

This comment is five days late and you probably won't see it anyway but you're one of my favorite Haikyuu reactors ever! (And trust me, I've watched a LOT of Haikyuu reactors lol). Not only for your insightful commentary as a professional volleyball player, but your incredible attention to detail and your ability to remember even side characters' names so early on means that out of all the reactors I've watched, you've managed to pick up so much more of the nuance and appreciate just how good the writing of the show is. Also I love how you get so emotionally invested in the story. Even though I've rewatched this series so many times now, all the emotional moments still get to me and I get so hype during the games, so watching the series with you really does feel like I'm watching it with a friend experiencing the same emotions I am. Anyway, I'm so excited to follow you on your journey as you explore Seasons 2 - 4 (Also please do watch the OVAs as well! There is one OVA that you should watch before you start Season 2 which is "The Arrival of Haiba Lev". It will help provide more context to certain events in Season 2.

[@monkh-odbat-orgil7153]

So Japan’s school year starts in April and continues until next year’s March. The tournament they just lost is inter high which is held in summer and in Japan most students leave the club after this tournament in order to focus on their studies to go to the college. But if they want to they can stay until the last tournament which is Spring National they’re talking about which is held in January.

[@evergarden8535]

Ah! I'm always so excited whenever I see a new video from you!!! Episodes 24 and 25 were definitely emotional ones, but season 2 will begin with major HYPE, you'll see! BTW, some people mentioned the OVA's, I'd definitely recommend OVA 1 ("The arrival of Lev!") before you start season 2, since there's some new stuff that will be relevant to season 2. S2 is a LOT about growth for our boys, and I can't wait to see your thoughts in the future. Thanks so much for your reactions!

[@svgftw351]

ok so to explain each school year ends and starts late march early april for highschool in japan at this point its only been a couple months and it's june they missed out on hte first national tournament which takes place in june/july im pretty sure what they are talking about here is playing in the spring national tournament the second one of teh school year which happens in early january. which is still a couple months from graduation the reason they are discussing it though is in most schools 3rd year students drop their extra curriculars the second half of the school year to focus on exams the only exception in athletics are normally power house schools or where the players are likely going to continue to compete in college or proffessionally

[@hermeshemp6271]

Sarah, love your reactions to one of my favorite anime! You bring so much insight that I didn't know about volleyball. Thank you so much!

[@lanina1824]

So excited to re-watch season 2 with you!!!

[@badassoverlordzetta]

Easily the best reaction videos to Haikyuu, you've got a superb eye for reading narrative arcs and callbacks from previous episodes. You're going to have a BLAST with Season 2, it only gets BETTER from here!

[@andtheneverythingchangedwh5234]

Thank you for reacting to season 1 Sarah! I think you're really going to enjoy Season 2! It gets even better!

[@aznc0ffe388]

Your reactions are the BEST!!! It is actually SO cool see a world class volleyball player's take on this GOATed anime. As someone who literally never gets tired of rewatching this show, I can say with confidence that season 2 is gonna be LIT!!!

[@emptyxsuit]

It has been quite a journey. So glad to have been allowed to share it with you. Thank you for these reactions.

[@darstar74]

In Japanese society it is common that seniors or 3rd years do not participate in extra-curriculars and focus on exam hell to prepare for college the fact that the 3rd years decide to play says a lot about them.

[@jules1593]

dont comment a lot on stuff but i wanted to say here on the end of season 1 that i thoroughly enjoy re-watching haikyuu with you. love the insights, the predictions and just your overall appreciation of the show

[@LegitLord2000]

Short version of what other ppl have said. The third years can choose whether to stay with the team or quit and focus on studying for college exam stuff. And yesss a S1 discussion would be cool

[@user-sawada]

I'm japanese. I enjoyed your reactions for season1 of Haikyuu. And I hope to watch your reaction for season2. (Sorry for my poor English...)

[@GisamokanNa]

This was posted so soon! This is a treat! I am really anxious because it's exam season but you made my week! 😍 As always, your attention to detail is spectacular! Other reactors don't pay attention the way you do!

[@Kybroma]

I just watched 24/25 back to back with you, and I have to say, your emotional intelligence and empathy really connect with me. You're awesome Sarah. Hope you're doing well!

[@bettinakainz7035]

Hi Sarah, loved your reaction! There are really so much raw emotions and you grasp each and every one of them. All the interactions are so important for our boys and I love that they all meet up to practise (although Coach Ukai cancelled it to give them a break) - haha, he even came himself and was pleasantly surprised that all of them are there. Keep up the good work and enjoy season two, I'll be there with you, watching every video! All the best to you! 😊

[@alexblud319]

So happy finishing season 1 with you❤️ Your reaction vids are always worth the wait because they're high quality and super insightful ❤️ Looking forward to season 2❤️

[@erictran4166]

I love how excited you were to predict the winner of seijoh vs shiratorizawa 🤣

[@lucienolongerhuman8298]

Eric Tran,H2

[@leethas]

A great and insightful reaction as always. Keep it up! 🙂 I can hardly wait for your reaction to season 2. Let me just say that Haikyuu just keeps getting better and better so you're in for a treat! 😁

[@brodycaldwell9678]

I'm really excited about your reactions to season 2.

[@bukar6199]

Congratulations on finishing season 1! Season 2 deals a lot with moving forward after the loss and making a comeback, so I hope it'll be therapeutic for you too.

[@gabrielbrzeczyszczykiewicz2884]

OMG, I needed this so badly, your reaction videos are no. 1 on KZbin in my mind and my hart, you r the best. Japanese year start and ends april; spring turnament is smaller (there is less 3rd years there aka less experienced teams). Finals are in Tokyo, but there will be pre-eliminations just like this time (Shiratorizawa is going to Tokyo now btw). Keep going, we need you here ❤️

[@bdylp1098]

Great vid as usual. Adding my support as usual. Leaving my personal opinion about some of the iffy translations as usual: 5:15「俺達でもう一回行くって言った」➔ "WE said we were going once more" This is clearly a mistake. It should be "HE said we're going there again". Tanaka is continuing his talk about what Sawamura said back when they 1st met up with Hinata & Kageyama. 6:08 「前からそう決めてたんなら何も言わないけど、そうじゃないなら、最後くらいもっとやりたいようにやんなよ"」➔ "If you've already made your decision, I won't object, but if that's not the case, then at least see things through to the end". This is OK, but feel something more like "I wouldn't object if it were something that you'd decided already a while ago, but if that's not the case, then do what you really want to do (in other words, be honest with yourself) at least at the very end". The biggest gripe I have with their translation is that the main thing for Sugawara is the difference of Sawamura having said that he would stay on for Haru-Kou until this moment vs if he'd said from the start that he was going to retire after Inter-HIgh, but their version can be taken as even if Sawamura had changed his mind right now to retire, Sugawara wouldn't object either as long as it was a definite decision. 13:58 「今回と同じくらい善戦出来るかは解んねぇ」➔ "if we'll be able to have the same level of enthusiasm" 　This should be more like "I don't know if we would be able to fight to the level that we did this time".　善戦 literally means "fight well", so Ukai's talking about the team's performance level during the game, but "same level of enthusiasm" makes it sound more like he's talking about their mental hype level instead. Gonna look forward to sn2 reactions (& hopefully, OVAs), too.😊

[@JDP5127]

The end of this season is so incredible. You want so badly to see them win, and they wanted so badly to win. Then they lose, and it cuts you to the core, but pushing past that loss is what lets us grow and conquer the next time. It has been great experiencing this with you. One of my favorite things for reactors to do is to have a video after each season to talk the whole thing over, and work through it all again with the whole picture in mind, so I really look forward to that next video. Now I need to actually watch season 2, so I can keep watching your videos. (I finished season one, loved it, but then got really busy and never got back to watch another season.)

[@chessycake]

I’m so here for the season 2!! Love you Sarah!

[@manmoy4104]

IMPORTANT: There's a special original video animation (OVA) episode set BEFORE season 2 focusing on Nekoma! It's optional to watch but it sets up a new character in season 2 nicely so I'd recommend watching it before s2!

[@randomnoob2031]

Sarah, your reaction are the best! Thank you so much for sharing it with us. Can't wait for season 2

[@kenjiishida8347]

The high school Manga in Japan is a story about main characters growing up. At the same time, Jump anime is a story about a voice actor growing up. When Murase Ayumu, who was born in L.A, U.S, got a cast of Hinata, it's only 4th year since he became a voice actor. I think he had accomplished a honorable main character in Jump Manga. (Jump is the most famous weekly Manga magazine.)