Tanaka Ryuunosuke: The Haikyuu Moment That Healed Me

THIS VIDEO CONTAINS SPOILERS FOR HAIKYUU SEASON 4 (Haikyuu character analysis)
Although he wasn’t my favorite character at first, Tanaka’s moment in season 4 became my favorite scene in all of Haikyuu. The scene touched me in a way that…well, healed me. Haikyuu has always been a show that inspired me, with character moments such as Hinata and Kageyama's drives to stay on the court, Tsukishima's epic block, and so many more, but this moment from Tanaka took it to a whole new level for me.
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[@FarEastAlpaca]

He was definitely the guy we took for granted. If it weren't for his seemingly everlasting spirit that was constantly boosting his teammate's morale, they wouldn't have made it this far and everyone on the team knows it.

[@HarshReviews]

Tanaka is just as essential as Daichi in terms of mental strength, he’s so good at keeping the team upbeat! Thanks for the comment!

[@nlora256]

@@HarshReviews yess

[@benl.4577]

Some of you were. Tanaka has been my favorite since day 1. I'm glad he finally got the moment and recognition he deserves being a key player in the team.

[@marcelkuhn5310]

Every part of a Team is important even the weakest part.

[@tipamariful]

@@benl.4577 fucking ay, tanaka has always been my fav too.

[@CamilaCuevas]

This was the only scene in the show that made me cry, the simplest struggle of having a particularily bad day or failing at something you've been trying to succeed for a while. To then realize that you just have to keep trying, as long as you keep going, you can do it.

[@HarshReviews]

It's the simple lessons in life that often hit the hardest. That's why I resonate so much with Haikyu, it's a complex story made of simple machinery. I appreciate the comment :)

[@bigpotato6899]

This is one part but dont tell me you didnt cry or had some tears of joy when hinata dig the ball so his team mates can catch up their breath regroup like boy old hinata would have just dig that normally and it showed the other aspect that he learned during the training camp. I was just like sugu tearing up like "my boy have grown up"🥲

[@tired247]

Honestly same, this was the only scene I was tearing up to, and there were a LOT of scenes that made me emotional. But this one.....there was something about it..as I struggled with the exact same thing when I was 15 playing basketball. I was in a highschool team as a freshman and everyone was better than me, I felt worthless and I was benched most of the season because I couldn't make a single shot. Every practice, every game was miserable and I felt horrible and useless. I eventually gave up on basketball and started watching Haikyuu and when I got to this moment, I sobbed. Now my passion is towards volleyball, even though I don't have a team yet. But I will try and try and it won't be like my last season of basketball was, even if I am average. Sorry for this tangent, this is just something that's hard to express without using a lot of words lol

[@Skelliiie]

The first time Yamaguchi succeeded at his jump floater serve in a real game had me bawling too

[@condoriano4716]

@@bigpotato6899 instant tears whenever i hear that ost playing

[@aidashahirasuhadi9809]

People seem to forget that among all the seniors, Tanaka and Sawamura are the ones who usually last the entire game without player change. The fandom definitely slept on this man

[@localheaddealer1382]

Is it the stamina or the drive that pushes them? I dunno, maybe it's both lol

[@amberwasatomic8330]

And Tanaka is just a second year

[@claudiolirpa4008]

Asahi does that too, right?

[@luqmanloki4803]

​@@claudiolirpa4008 Yes

[@Revoltine]

​@@localheaddealer1382 It's because wing spikers don't expend as much energy relative to the other positions. Middle blockers have to jump in every rally. Liberos tend to do more strenuous movement due to their often larger defense zone on top of constantly analyzing where the ball will go. You can make a case for dedicated setters but their struggle is more on the mental side of the game, which is deceptively taxing. In most rotations, middle blockers tend to be the subbed out players by the libero when they're on the back row because their main job of blocking can't be done there, and quick attacks are less effective when done as a pipe. Dedicated setters are subbed out when the opponent is easily reading their sets, having an off moment (ex. Kageyama gets subbed out for Sugawara because he couldn't calm down), or a certain subbed in player works better with the bench setter (ex. Kageyama gets subbed out for Sugawara when Narita comes in because Sugawara has more experience playing with Narita, and the MB-S synchronicity is a key factor in establishing the threats of quick attacks). The only time you ever really sub out wing spikers is when they get injured, tired, or have terrible sync with the current setter, which rarely ever happens. From experience, this only happens often with a DS like Sawamura who has to constantly play like an MB and L at the same time due to the opponent's overwhelming offensive playstyle.

[@jjck3219]

for me it was when he said he went into the depression state every six months, like he consistantly thought of it and resolved it. meaning his consistancy as a character was due to his consistant internal drive and attitude towards his impending annual depressing reality. it sorta hit me as the depression i hide or everyone else hides that chips away at them and encouraged me to never give into into it my limits physically, mentally or socially. the attitude was something we all could achieve and seemed attainable yet wasnt, it wasnt ignorance but resolve and the result of someone who put that hardwork into self improvement into stopping his deepest fears, the hard work that i needed to keep on doing for myself.

[@HarshReviews]

That was such a surreal realization and grounded him so well. As you said, him fighting through it is really inspiring, especially because he has those moments where he’s at his lowest, but still moves on regardless!

[@NeiltheDeal]

I too go into a state of depression every now and then. It’s a tough hole to claw out of, I think we can all relate to Tanaka one way or another.

[@fmjjjjn7510]

I’m screenshotting this

[@matthewglenguir7204]

I love how you worded this. Also screenshoting

[@kyrthanna]

Couldn't hold back my tears this scene like when u see the person, who always makes everyone happy, getting depressed even if it's for one split second....it hurtsss 🥺 his character is so strong and soo precious I love him soo much

[@HarshReviews]

I was bawling dude, Tanaka's moment is just phenomenal. Thanks for the comment!

[@theapriltapes]

Kageyama's smile man. It's like he's saying "There you are."

[@_nicholette]

man this made me sob wtf

[@rmangel2419]

THATS EXACTLY WHAT THAT WAS! The smile was him saying i knew you were there.

[@kuroganeyuu5928]

Everytime I see Tanaka helps his teammates just made me hype especially when he helped Hinata blocks from Ushijima. “Come on, Hinata. I’ll support you!”

[@kuroganeyuu5928]

And the best thing is Tanaka’s determination started merging with me

[@HarshReviews]

I love how he really takes care of hinata and makes him feel better, they have a great dynamic. Its so wholesome when hinata starts copying Tanaka sometimes 😂

[@kuroganeyuu5928]

@@HarshReviews Exactly! It feels like Tanaka is everyone’s big brother

[@sharlesdaviskendy2391]

The line shot near the end of the season is also just absolutely amazing…

[@HarshReviews]

Hell yeah, it’s fantastic, the imagery in it is beautiful!

[@sharlesdaviskendy2391]

@@HarshReviews That leap! Oh my God that leap…

[@aniketsaha1601]

exactly it was just as beautiful if not more!

[@gabrielmukasa1799]

"..this trust he has put in me... this trust... im going to see it through.."

[@Avatar_Yoshi]

When this moment happened in the manga, I remember thinking that this was on par with the Tsukki block, and to this day it's still one of the top 3 moments in the series for me. I was ecstatic that they decided to up the budget for this episode and give it the love it deserves. As someone that's always seen as the happy and energetic guy, I've always related to Tanaka. It's not always easy being consistently happy and supportive of those around you, especially when your mental state is in the dumps on certain days, and we get a glimpse of that in season 1 when Oikawa was targeting Tanaka. But he's always been that mental pillar for Karasuno, which I really respected. But this moment solidified Tanaka as my favorite character. The show dives deep into the difficulty of being a positive force for those around you and the fortitude it takes to keep going, and it colors the rest of Tanaka's little moments throughout the entire series with insight into his true character. God this show is so good.

[@HarshReviews]

I keep saying this, but I just love it so much when you can relate characters like this so closely to real life. Hearing your story confirms just how fantastic the writing is, and Furudate somehow understands human emotions better than anyone out there. Indeed, this show is way too good. Thanks for the comment, I loved it!

[@hugogamboas.5550]

I had never thought about it but this also ranks with my favorite moments along with Hinata embracing the role of the greatest decoy against kamomedai, when the banners start appearing in the jackals vs. adlers game, and Tsukkis block against Ushijima.

[@Avatar_Yoshi]

@@hugogamboas.5550 I’ve never thought about the banners being one of my favorite moments, but thinking back at it, it really is up there. It’ll probably be amazing animated

[@jakubBae]

This was the definitely the most emotional moment in Haikyuu for me. Over Tsukkis block and Hinatas receive (ok let’s be honest I cried with both of those as well), Tanakas moment is probably what resonated with most of the fan base.

[@HarshReviews]

For sure, those moments are absolute bangers, I think this just hits the relatability mark perfectly.

[@SMA2343]

It’s the same line as “don’t you dare look down, because volleyball, is a sport where you’re always looking up”

[@kostassemer2065]

I still remember the day I watched that episode. I am an average volleyball player , nothing special but alot of effort into it. I related to Tanaka 120% and I was crying tears of joy for him cause I had the exact same moment in a volleyball match of mine.. Thank you for the review and for showcasing my favourite baldie hyperenergetic monster

[@HarshReviews]

Thanks for sharing your experience dude! Seeing all these real life examples of tanaka’s hard work keeps proving how good Haikyuu is. I’m glad that you could relate to Tanaka in such an awesome way!

[@kool4209]

Tanaka isn't a average player tho.....

[@whenwetalkaboutnature4903]

@@kool4209 Tanaka is good but Karasuno has players like Kageyama, Hinata, and Noya. Even the others have their moments of victories... Tanaka considers his own skills mediocre. From time to time he's reminded that there are better players out there and there are off days when he cannot put out his best. He admits himself he gets into a period of depression every 6 months. I think op just relates to Tanaka. They feel they're average. And yet, they want to keep trying, like Tanaka.

[@kool4209]

@@whenwetalkaboutnature4903 Tanaka scores consistently on the best teams in the show? Went head to head with Mad Dog-chan who was stated to be a strong spiker by Oikawa, scores against Suna who is a nationals Middle Blocker who's attack options mimic Bokutos power and sharpness and he's top 5 in all of Japan..... how does that sound even remotely like someone who's average? Someone who is average is on the bench not playing with the starting geniuses, the ones who put in the same amount of effort and practice as those geniuses and still end up unable to play in games are the ones who are average. Tanakas nose dives only happened before this point because he had no weapon and was still scoring on Inter High/National teams. It's ok to be inspired by something but Tanaka is far from average.

[@0Adnin]

Haikyuu has moments like this "Talent is something that blooms, Sense is something you hone", "Does the average me has time to look down on me?" , "I am glad I was part of this Monsters ball". Heartfilling moments that makes life easier for all the Tanaka's (like me, Just that average guy trying to do their best) out there.

[@shashankprabhu4126]

Man this scene was sooo good. A month ago when I was playing against a good team. I underperformed and they targeted me with their server. I didn't receive well. And the setter didn't even set me. And when he did a few times in hit the block. And I was scared while receiving and while attacking. I didn't back myself up at that time and came home depressed. And I watched this episode. Man was it a masterpiece and a great boost to my confidence ❤️

[@HarshReviews]

That’s so cool cuz it proves how real tanaka’s struggles are. It’s great that it motivated you as well, because it’s such an amazing moment and I’m happy I’m not the only who thinks so. Thanks for the comment!

[@madmaxim3965]

Yeah it's never as cinematic as climatic as it is on TV... 9 time out of 10 you won't get that redemption during the same match and that match will end in disappointment but you will get it, as long as you keep looking up and don't give up I promise you that

[@shashankprabhu4126]

@@madmaxim3965 yesss we don't get that redemption in the same match. It only happens if your teammates trust you and still continues to set and asks you to kill 😂. I'm actually Blessed with such teammates bruh

[@debroopp]

I'm so happy to find that there are people who've felt haikyu the way i have. I lost the will to live after achieving everything i set out to and finding that one chick i wanted to be with. Took it for granted which made my everyday mundane. Then lost everything, and kept thinking all the steps i could take back. Thanks to this show, i realised life is absolutely fun, and that which you lose, can be won back, you just gotta have the guts to keep moving forward.

[@HarshReviews]

I’m glad that it worked out for you bud! Haikyuu is just too damn relatable, and this moment has given so many hope.

[@danielburton7323]

I teared up a bit watching this video as a volleyball player who has this same feeling of physical averageness but the passion of a kid like Hinata it was almost poetic to see someone embody that same feeling and to see u relate to it too. Make more haikyuu videos ur voice and notions u preach throughout the video are nothing less than inspiring

[@HarshReviews]

Thanks so much, dude, I’m so glad you enjoyed! It’s always great to see how relatable Haikyuu is to real life athletes, which shows how nuanced the story is.

[@tamarlevy5949]

tanaka was the only character to play in every single match without being subbed out, injured or rotated out

[@naphiel1]

One of the best built characters in the spokon anime, an average guy who need to train like a monster to do something in a sport full of beasts. Many of us can see ourselves reflected in Tanaka. Although if there is something special in him, it is his mental strength for key moments, only the best athletes in history are capable of recovering in certain instances, examples such as Cristiano Ronaldo, Manu Ginobilli, Rafael Nadal, Eddy Merckx. Guys who were very talented, but whose hunger for glory, and their mental strength led them to the best of the best

[@HarshReviews]

The greatest players perform the best when they’re needed. And damn was Tanaka needed at this moment.

[@Royy164]

I was just crolling & somehow catched "Ginobili" and I thought: "YES!! That's him!"

[@kabir7448]

I recently gave the JEE exam in 2021( one of the hardest exams in the world), i had always been a massive haikyuu fan and had rewatched the show 2 times before s4 came out. And in 2020 while i was still preparing for the exam, i watched s4. When i saw this scene, i was moved to tears. The scene amazed me by the fact that i had never seen something so relatable. It was something i desperately needed while i saw my peers do better than me on a daily basis which made me feel inadequate, and watching it made me feel motivated and determined to win. So i downloaded the episode, and cut out that the entire scene and kept it on my desktop. Whenever i felt down or unmotivated or had a bad test result, i would watch that clip and it would instantly motivate me to do bettter. Cut to the present, i have successfully cleared the exam and i couldn't be more grateful that i watched this masterpiece of an anime.

[@sugan2925]

Omg! Congrats! I am an Indian so I know how huge a deal that is-

[@rafaelcomfsemph]

09:22, i love how kageyma reacted when tanaka demanded the ball ahahhahahaha i think this is what kageyama strive the most for, passion, the reason he had that fissure in kitagawa daichi was because their teamates simply wasnt that passionate about playing, and trying, and experimenting, having the flame inside them i think kageyama dont give that much of a shit about winning, but he want to feel he and his teamates made THEIR ABSOLUTE best, so the moment tanaka showed to him "GIVE ME THAT FUCKING BALL" he became his 1st option, because no one had more to prove, and wanted to proved it more than tanaka ahahahahha i think kageyama is one of the most under analised character of haikyuu ahhaha

[@s.shravankarthik7511]

"analised"😂😂

[@cosmicdistortion4350]

@@s.shravankarthik7511 crazy how much a letter makes in difference in meaning lmao

[@rohanardiente7659]

did you even watch the anime? kageyama was all about winning in middle school that's why he didn't care about the suggestions his teammates had. He didn't even think of them as tools he can use which is why he was labeled as "slave of speed". If he was really caring for their passion, he would've known that his middle blocker spikes better if the timing for their quick is a little slower than the average and that kunimi can put more effort in the later half of the game. Don't justify his faults in the past because that's part of the reason why he grew. He even grew to point that he sets an open set for hinata which past kageyama would never ever do.

[@rohanardiente7659]

Almost all of the kitagawa daichi had passion but kageyama was the most passionate back then. If kageyama thought about his teammates back then, they could've been champions. So don't talk about experimenting and whatnot because kageyama only sets that insane freaky quick set when faced with challenge.

[@rafaelcomfsemph]

@@rohanardiente7659 Yeah, and the manga too, did you forget the game were kageyama staled the game to keep playing longer, and then his grandpa said to him "if you what you want is play more, win and you will meet all kinds of player" this is the reason, or that line was uninportant? The reason i said the member os kitagawa daichi lacked passion is because in Haikyuu the passion of players ir pretty well objectively ranked in the end with each character kept playing professionaly, each player that played unprofessionaly, and players who quitted althoughter, none of kitagawa daichi were in the first division, they liked volleyball but wasnt thaaaaaat passionate in my opinion, i dont imagine any of the most passionate characters droping a set because they "didnt liked it" Kageyama faults wasnt the he didnt recognize players, was that he didnt know how to communicate, even at the time he recognized Hinata passion and respected him, even he lacking in skill

[@marrim.2120]

I don't know why but I was getting emotional right from the start. I have the same sentiment with you, I saw how Tanaka doesn't have a very significant solo moment from the first 3 seasons. I thought he's like a constant character, the one that would help and cheer other characters but seemed to not have his own moment so I didn't think much of his own solo moment since I thought he'll be just that character. but then when his moment came, I have realized that out of everyone, I relate to Tanaka on the personal level. to hear his own thoughts and struggles, I see myself on him now. to not be able move on the same level as others even though you're doing your best, to realize that you're not the person you thought when you're younger, to feel that no matter how hard you work, you won't be able to be as good as your colleagues. it was a tough realization, so we have to have a Tanaka mindset. that even though it was a harsh reality, you should not stop trying, we should not stop seeking change and improvement in our life.

[@HarshReviews]

Yes! Tanaka’s journey is all about accepting yourself and moving forward, something a lot of people today struggle with. A lot of us are like Tanaka which is why I think this resonates with us so well. Thanks for the comment I appreciate it!

[@forsaken1621]

I kin Tanaka so much when he sad he gets depression ever once in a while in six months I felt that so much. I never related to a character so freaking much and believe it or not he actually taught me to feel better about myself and never give in depression

[@HarshReviews]

I definitely believe it. Stories have an amazing power to affect us in our real lives, and I’m really happy the Tanaka moment did that for you!

[@Galaxyofpetals]

He never was breakable in my eyes, we just saw the more human side to Tanaka( instead of him being the character that was just put to the side) especially with your analysis. But In the end he was unbreakable, he experienced all that self doubt and loathing of himself during that match that had built up over time and yet didn't let his team mates see, all the while he still carried his team, gave words of encouragement and initially was more like a big brother. If anything Tanaka is the true Guardian of the Karasuno volleyball team, he might be goofy most of the time with Noya but Tanaka is serious about what he loves and cares for.

[@HarshReviews]

I agree with you! Tanaka is an essential part of Karasuno's mental toughness, especially when he pulls off amazing plays like this! His interactions with hinata are priceless and he's always a positive force no matter what.

[@Galaxyofpetals]

@@HarshReviews He was also one of Tsuki's biggest supporters aside from Yamaguchi, his brother and Noya. Tanaka deserves every good thing life has to give him!

[@cornelio78]

And I just really like how these surprises were already hinted many episodes prior. The cut shot he was trying was already hinted when Bokuto hit it in Season 2. Also when we see his sister in the band, it was already stated in Season 2, it's just we haven't seen it yet. These scenes are amazing because they make the stories line up and make it more true.

[@itwasmedio9198]

I think all the student athletes could relate with this moment. You tell yourself in the back of your mind that you can make it pro or make a career out of whatever sport it is that you play. Then, as you grow, meet new people, play more games, you slowly realize how far away your dreams are. People who are naturally gifted, played for longer, trained more etc. It puts you into a state of depression where you feel as like giving up on your dreams and you have to accept the reality of things. Seeing this portrayed so beautifully in an anime was truly special

[@brandonb.6799]

When things are grim, we stay depressed hoping for that one breakthrough or to discover that secret that will turn things around. But this Tanaka scene opened my eyes with the bitter truth that the secret is that there's no secret. "You suck so you really don't have time to be looking down, keep fighting." And the soundtrack made it even more liberating.

[@pearlmcj]

Hey man, thank you so much for the self-promo on Reddit, I don’t think I would’ve seen this video otherwise! Weirdly enough, Tanaka’s always been my favorite character in Haikyuu, but this episode still hit me in a way I didn’t expect. I’d fallen into the same line of thinking of Tanaka as the dependable one, the unbreakable pillar, rowdy and loud and so caring towards his friends and teammates. This episode shined an even brighter light on those aspects of his character that I already loved so much, while highlighting these doubts and making him feel so *real* and human in a way that Haikyuu just excels at. I’ve never been on a sports team, but I’ve been on forensics/competitive performance teams and theatre groups, and I’ve dealt with the similar feeling of knowing I’m not a genius at anything, and having to fight and work hard for the successes I got. Seeing a character I love so much go through those same struggles and coming out better for it all, especially in such stark contrast to the blazing speed of Hinata’s progression, just...meant a lot to me. And you put all those feelings into words so well!! This video was a really lovely breakdown of what a triumph this mini-arc for Tanaka was, and you got me tearing up from your analysis and the clips you put in 🥲 Really well done! (And sorry for the long comment lol)

[@HarshReviews]

Wow I appreciate the well thought out and detailed comment! I’m so happy that my video enhanced your experience as this scene is also something I hold dearly. Thanks for watching, I appreciate it a lot :)))

[@debjyotidas9805]

I actually watch Haikyuu when I'm depressed. I completely relate to you. I had the exact same feelings. This is actually my most watched episode. Makes me feel confident and happy.

[@HarshReviews]

It’s a show that always inspires, I feel you dude.

[@firelordmomo6865]

i’m so glad someone else appreciates it as much as i do, i was bawling the whole episode dude

[@HarshReviews]

Same dude, this episode is iconic for real.

[@albertmaezono6072]

This is why I love Tanaka, he shows that being unshakable doesn't mean you don't have bad times or never fell weak. Unshakable is the ability to find motivation to get up and go forward.

[@seraph4208]

I'm not a fan of Tanaka but I can 100% say that he is the most relatable member of the Karasuno team for me. His moment in both the Inarizaki and the Seijou matches where he did an insane straight and cross are some of the best moments in Haikyuu.

[@HarshReviews]

Yes!

[@angelicfrozenfire7511]

I like Tanaka as a character, specially because I can relate to him. When I was young a lot of people regarded me as smart or a genius and I also thought that I was, then I was introduced to people the same age as me or even younger that has the same or even higher skills or potential than me, right then I realized I was no genius but an average kid. Tanaka represents one of my beliefs, I don't need to be a genius or a prodigy to be proud of what I do, instead I should focus on what I an average man can personally do with all my hard work and effort.

[@vacilion.]

best episode of haikyuu definitely

[@kevinjonorit9329]

I cried watching that scene because I think I can relate to Tanaka. I cried sooner and harder because of this video, maybe mostly because of how well you discussed everything, and how I was reminded that all my life, I've always been trying to be the "unbreakable", and "always reliable" guy. But yeah, I can't be like that all the time, and that I have to learn that I can rely on other people sometimes. Thank you

[@HarshReviews]

I’m so glad you enjoyed man it means the world to me :)

[@MrFredwaaard]

I watched season 4 about half a year ago and thought this was a nice moment and but I didn't feel that emotional. I have forgotten most details about this scene. So when 5:47 came together with your narration and the image of Tanaka letting his arm down I actually teared up. Great video.

[@HarshReviews]

That’s so awesome, I’m glad you enjoyed! I completely get you that happened to me with a few scenes as well, so I’m happy I could help!

[@shakerlace]

@Cheeky Wombat same

[@loristnorton3723]

The thing I learned is, tanaka probably feels this way almost every game or practice they have. This type of depth won't happen in just one game. I theorize that this is how he feels until he makes his own moment per game. This is what pushes him to work harder and be that beacon of encouragement. In his mind everytime the team needs morale he probably says to himself "if someone like me can do it, you guys SHOULD be able to do it too." And quoting his last line "WE don't have time to look down." That's probably what's in his mind when he hypes the team up.

[@colecummings3180]

outstanding narration, i see this scene in a new light now.

[@HarshReviews]

That's so awesome, glad you enjoyed :))

[@unknow11321]

I ain't gonna lie, I don't cry often. But this tanaka arc actually broke me. I didn't straight bawl my eyes out, but I cried. Tanaka's arc was special for me, and made me realized things I've never need before. Truly my favorite arc in hikyuu.

[@kieronfarley1924]

This is literally an S tier epic character moment for a karasuno player and only can be rivalled by Tsuki’s.

[@HarshReviews]

Facts.

[@pjmessenger7376]

Did anyone notice how he starts with “every once in awhile” just like when Tanaka said “every once in awhile…” and he even stopped typing the sentence implying he was referring to the quote as the opener

[@alexwec937]

"My average self, do you really have time to look down like that ?" I myself, had a very bad year, workwise, knee injuries.... Beileve it or not, this simple sentence however is so inspiring and helping in a way that probably many dont realise. The lesson i got was that shit will happen, that's life, but if you go down, then the only was to go is up again. What a powerful anime...

[@AnimatedDisc]

I'm glad you chose to share what this scene meant for you. It got me very invested and made me feel what I felt when I first watched that scene. These types of videos make me realise how incredibly diverse yet accurate the characters and their struggles are.

[@HarshReviews]

Thanks I’m glad you enjoyed it! It’s such a touching scene so I’m happy I could remind you of it :)

[@Setsunaii]

The scene with the line shot alongside this… Tanaka is the GOAT

[@sanjeevKumar-eg6hp]

He is the epitome of will power damn he really is source of inspiration. and man it had me in tears

[@harres8694]

i love and appreciate this video, finally someone talk about this

[@HarshReviews]

I love and appreciate your comment, thanks a lot!

[@JamesBond-mm3iu]

Tanaka went from my least favorite team member to my favorite and the one I see myself in most. Tanaka isn't special in any one way, because of that he's special in every way.

[@HarshReviews]

Yes! Perfectly said :)

[@alospraylo]

The way Tanaka always seemed to be high spirited or there to motivate anyone you wouldn’t have thought that he would have a moment of self doubt. I think that the way that at one point in life every one I mean everyone will have a moment where they aren’t at their best or have times where they doubt themselves is what really made anyone watching relate so much to Tanaka. Haikyuu has so many moments that make it great. I never would have thought an anime about Volleyball would become one of my favorites.

[@leahann9479]

Your speech at the beginning perfectly summed up exactly how I felt watching haikyuu

[@BRNN-]

I never thought I would be so emotionally invested in a volleyball anime, I love every character for each of their personalities and qualities

[@miyohh7265]

I remember liking Tanaka from the beggining: at first, it was actually because of his name (like this guy is called Ryunosuke, I can't even stay still saying it outloud) I loved him for his passion, for the steam and ash leaving his body with every move on the court, and for simply being kind He is like Rengoku to me, he set his heart ablaze

[@fartsforbrains118]

I feel Tanaka relates to those silent little rockstars whom consistently tries to show up for everyone. The same kind of individuals that never allows their internal struggles to surface. These are the very same people that everyone takes for granted. However their absence are often deafening

[@saiaditya1769]

Dude this just happened to me exactly I don't know why I just revisited this scene when I was a bit down and it just lifted me couldn't connect with u more. When the people in audiences who was making fun of him Cheered for him it was just icing on the cake.

[@HarshReviews]

It's such a good scene dude.

[@dvnkfarrik]

I've probably rewatched this episode over 50 times. Every point you've made has crossed my mind at least once and resonates with me insanely well lol.

[@zaiaisastay9421]

this guy knows his stuff. thanks for this, man. made me tear up. oh well, can we all agree that haikyuu!! is wholesome and defo a comfort anime? their stories are just 100/10. ah well, just subscribed

[@HarshReviews]

Thanks for the sub I really appreciate it! I’m glad you enjoyed it means so much :)

[@BringerOfD]

The best part about this is, he STILL IS that unshakeable guy. Everyone else's personal conflicts took in world days, weeks, or months to overcome. Tanaka had his entire conflict and resolution in under a second. To the rest of the team they had no idea it had happened, all they saw was Tanaka having an oddly slow start to the day. He wasn't playing too good, then BAM back in his stride and bringing his A game. That man is my rock. What he lacks in talent he makes up for in spirit. His special skill is morale maintenance.

[@MrBaba55baba]

You are underratted bro keep it up ....great narrative skill

[@HarshReviews]

I appreciate that man, thanks!

[@rafaelcomfsemph]

07:41 one thing cool about that part is that the people who knew tanaka more intimately knew he would overcome it, kyoko and honoka, honoka knew him before all the contraptions we build for ourselves after teenage years, he knew the true most pure form of tanaka and knew he was overcome it, and kyoko knew him because he was always trying to get her attention, and well, kyoko is timid, but no cold, she is always watching and caring for her teamates people talk like tanaka and kyoko romance wasnt out of nothing, but it was just subtle, furodate is the master of pacing, and eficient use of time

[@elangomahizh6439]

Damn you. Now, I have to watch the entire 4th season again. Not gonna lie, there was a lump on my throat when he finally crushes that insane spike.

[@Wymhero]

This is a source of motivation for me. Heard this video like 10 times. Thank you!

[@fabstems3388]

I watched this scene again yesterday. I had a horrible day that I felt like I wasted and I was super, super low. I have many goals and aspirations that feel super daunting, especially after having failed time and again in the past 2 months to make any meaningful progress. I was, to put it simply, feeling like shit. But watching that scene again, watching tanaka run up those steps, it made me cry, instantly, no warning or even thought had occurred and I realized I was crying. I knew exactly how Tanaka was feeling in that moment, as I feel the same way. I'm not special, nor gifted in what I'm trying to achieve, and yet, why should I be looking down? What time do I have to look down and waste? And that moment, it broke me. Yet Tanaka also showed me the way forward. What if I'm not gifted? These steps aren't going to disappear on their own. I need to continue, taking each step at a time, slowly but surely making my way up that mountain. And then, I was ready. I took a moment and thought about all this, I smiled and I thought to myself, "Man, this show is so fucking good." And as we speak, I had this video in the background as I'm working on my goals. Thank you for this video, and thank you Tanaka for showing me the way.

[@DianaLopez-dc7ts]

its always fun to see other people's perspective. for me, tanaka was the person that i fell in love with first. when he got there with those gym keys i was done. and i always knew that when he was watching bokuto's inner spike that he was going to do it himself at some point. i dont know, i always loved him so so much. he wasn't the best of them, not as powerful as asahi and not as flashy as hinata, but he was a pretty solid stable player, and damn if that isn't valuable in itself. something pointed out at the shiratorizawa match on the 5th set was the players that had been there in court the entire time: daichi, asahi and tanaka. you don't really take tanaka into account because he wasnt slamming or saving spikes dramatically, but there he was, continuing to be just as good as he normally is. which is quite a feat considering how long that game was. seeing him getting a little bit depressed damn it hurt, there was no way he could be just as good as he always is ALL THE TIME. but then he had his own moment, and his older sister, who loves him dearly, was so proud watching him and i was tearing up too

[@9LivesDeepDives]

Great analysis and I totally agree. Even after seeing this episode so many times it never fails to bring a tear to my eye. The music, voice acting, and raw emotion are just so resonant. Also I wanted to say I’m really impressed with the editing you did on this, specific towards the end of the video when you spoke about the soundtrack and timed the melody changes with your dialogue and cut your analysis with voice lines. Really worked well man.

[@HarshReviews]

Thanks a lot I really appreciate it! These videos take a while to edit but I’m usually happy with how they turn out haha I’m glad you liked it :)

[@9LivesDeepDives]

@@HarshReviews oh trust me man I know the pain lol 😂

[@HarshReviews]

@@9LivesDeepDives I just saw your channel after I read your comment...keep going bro idk how you haven’t blown up yet. Nanami video was fire! I see you’ve also made a Tanaka vid haha

[@9LivesDeepDives]

@@HarshReviews I appreciate you checking me out! Thanks for that :)

[@9LivesDeepDives]

@@HarshReviews and yeah I wanted to do a Tanaka vid while the iron was hot on the anime episode. I want to do more Haikyuu! content but I can never settle on a topic

[@rodrigochayamiti9198]

I'm gonna be really honest, when Tanaka did that cross-court spike, and then that amazing straight later on, made me cry

[@rahulpatil52001]

This is the second time i am crying after rewatching haikyuu season 4 great story telling man hats off

[@HarshReviews]

Glad you enjoyed, I’m happy you liked it !

[@victormoquete6044]

I can't wait for the "IM INVINCIBLE" moment my fav game by far

[@KICK839]

Is it on manga. I didn't finish the anime yet

[@victormoquete6044]

@@KICK839 yes is in the manga

[@blitzer12x]

6:30 - 6:50 This passage hits me, being perceive as gifted on every kid, group and team. The strongest the one that can make everything and anything as long as he wants to, that the expectations I got when I was a kid that I will strong but time and time year by year same thing happens to be breakdowns is keeping my mental state worst that ever. As Thanos said "Knowledge is curse" and now I'm just mostly overthinking about everything of the expectations I have when I was a kid haunting me as a young adult

[@HarshReviews]

Hey man, keep your head up, you got this! You can get through it :)

[@vp3381]

Watching it with his commentary brought me tears :

[@altamashkhan5993]

And his super sharp straight was amazing too🙌

[@ChikoDude]

Didn't realise the weight of this scene when I first watched it. Immediately went back and rewatched it after your video and felt 10 folds the emotions. Also congratz on 1k subs. Looking forward to your future videos~

[@HarshReviews]

Thanks so much dude, I’m glad I could help :))

[@Blitzkit]

best moments 1. tsukki's block was still the best (because it's labeled as "one block" by tsukki but ironically he really did a fist pump and shouted which looked breaking his character of being cold and sarcastic) 2. hinata's very high receive (this was defining moments that hinata got better, esp when he learn how to blend with the team on synchro tempo) 3. was probably oikawa's long toss from the other side of the net (he didn't labeled himself as the genius, he accepted kageyama being a genius and him always the challenger which really helped him evolve further but sadly we didn't see any of those) 4. tanaka's spike would probably be 4th for me tho.

[@dredavis71]

Tears were not held back if you could relate. Keep ya head up everyone

[@bafanankomo2503]

I absolutely loved this moment. Not everyone has the same thoughts that Tanaka has about realizing that you're not exceptional and then actually make a breakthrough.

[@fearlucario542]

Great video man! Did a great job hitting all the main points and I’n glad to see Tanaka getting some love.

[@HarshReviews]

Thanks so much! Tanaka is so underrated, but he’s a great character!

[@fearlucario542]

@@HarshReviews definitely. He gets another great moment later on in the manga too if ya know what I mean 😏. All jokes aside def earned a sub one of my fav review channels

[@aniketsaha1601]

Really loved how you put all of our combined thoughts into words ❤

[@wensennin8269]

I cried while watching this scene.. i bald myself just to follow ryu tanaka

[@HarshReviews]

We should all bald ourselves, Tanaka is too good.

[@mehdiharkat7890]

Some anime and shows gave me unforgivable goosebumps and feeling with a little tear in the way .This video gave me the same feeling.

[@nanamin5995]

And this right here is the reason I kin Tanaka. I'm always the cheerful guy in the group who makes the others laugh, but I have my moments. Would I rather deal with them on my own? yes, but would I want my friends to know that I'm being serious when I'm actually down? yes. sometimes they just fail to realize, and it's mostly my fault for putting my feelings aside. I'm working on all that. Seeing Tanaka. One of the few comfort characters for me like *that* hit me hard. 😕

[@HarshReviews]

We can learn so much from seeing people like Tanaka. Keep working man, you got this!

[@princefajardo6983]

There are many animes out there that are very good. Naruto is something was always very good and consistent with their story and choreography/art of fight scenes, One piece that is still yet to complete its story, and bleach which was very cool, Ghibili movies. However, Haikyu is an anime that will really heal you. There are many scenes in the series that is relatable and also uplifts you and inspire you. It is a kind of feeling that will leave you fall in love for a long time or save you from your depression. Its a series that portrays real life struggles and how the characters overcome them. It's not cliche, overwhelming, or anything like that. But it will definitely leave you crying witnessing those moments. That's why Haikyu is a series that will come out to be one of the best of the best and it already has a place in my heart. Merry Christmas, everyone.

[@someshkumar3082]

bro damn i dont know why but every time I see a haikyuu review I get goosebumps like damn bro.am I alone

[@vibecountry]

Haikyuu got me into volleyball which led me to a better and healthier life style, it redirected my addiction from video games to a sport

[@kaimatsui9422]

I had a little mental breakdown the other day because I realized that I'm not as good as I thought I was with my major, how I'm only average and that there are so many people around me that are better and more hardworking than me. I know this is a sports anime but I can literally link what you said about this to my life and it made me cry so much. I've read the manga and watching this really highlighted Tanaka's moment beautifully and the lessons he showed us. Gotta get back to studying now! Can't afford to give up! Thank you for this, subscribed!

[@HarshReviews]

You got this, keep going! I believe in you :)))

[@kool4209]

Tanaka isnt a average player tho

[@kaimatsui9422]

@@kool4209 never thought he was. i talked about myself when i meant "average"

[@kaimatsui9422]

@@HarshReviews thank you!! please keep making videos, they're great and i watch them in between studying as relaxation and motivation haha!

[@pollensycho]

this earned my subscription... we feel the same, man. Now I feel my heart is breaking into fragments.

[@HarshReviews]

Thanks a lot, I’m so glad you enjoyed it :) Tanaka has that effect on people

[@Icipherx]

How does a story make almost every single named character lovable in one way or another. This is why whenever we get lucky enough to have a new special like the All Star one (GO READ IT!), it fills me with unexplainable joy.

[@ryanfogarty9965]

This is incredibly similar to that how I feel about that "call for the ball one more time, ace!" from the beginning of season one

[@tsukiii8036]

You're very well spoken. Had my attention throughout the whole video, keep up the good work man!

[@HarshReviews]

Thanks, I really appreciate that dude!

[@mysticdevils]

tanaka and kageyama are literally my comfort characters and i cried when i first saw this scene and honestly?? just cried watching this video because of how well you put everything into words (also plsssssssss maybe consider doing a kageyama one??) basically thank you for this and i absolutely just subscribed and on my way to watch the rest of ur videos tbh

[@doshirae6795]

This scene showed that Tanaka is not unbreakable because he is, but because he decides to be.

[@lucituci97]

I always told myself, “I don’t deserve to do this, I can’t even keep up with people.” But after watching this, it motivates me a bit. That one line you said near the end, the idea that it’s because I’m average that I can’t give up. That’s what I’ve been needing to hear. Having anxiety will make it hard, but I’ve definitely been trying harder at things I was “too average” or “bad” to do.

[@shantanushrivastava9981]

Wow, what a beautiful video! Subscribed! For me too this lesson by Tanaka was unforgettable. Every now and then we may contemplate our achievements, abilities, or even existence. But that is not enough to give up, what if the pursuit of your dream, enjoyment, and happiness contains an endless number of steps, you should never give up, especially on the thing you love or enjoy the most. This should not be enough to get demotivated over or fall into the abyss, instead, this should be the source of motivation to strive forward, take new leaps and reach further heights. We often are not the best in our field, but that should not stop us from enjoying what we love. Average people are, after all, people. Our happiness, dreams, and hopes should not be hindered by our current ability, because the right amount of passion, hard work, and dedication might make us exemplary, and if not we certainly will become better humans than before.

[@HarshReviews]

Another beautiful description! Perfectly captures the essence of Tanaka!

[@goggledeath]

Great video for such a small overlooked moment.

[@HarshReviews]

Thank you, I appreciate it!

[@fajarmentari4447]

Tanaka is the senior we need in the school

[@matichagak548]

Tanaka was my favourite from the moment I heard him speak. such a strong will, personality and attitude. He plays because he enjoys and always tries to go above and beyond, while being there for others. His interaction with the first years is incredible, his selfless act towards Hinata and Kageyama, his inspiring and motivating presence keeps everyone going. He was the one second year that didn't leave the team and the one player that was there always, be it in practice, in game or in life. He's not the brightest but he has his qualities. Tanaka has a drive and a smile that captivate. truly the best my admiration and love for this big guy only increased during this arc, having been in similar situations. we really get a glimpse into who Ryuu is and how human he is too! in a team of absolute beasts, Tanaka is one of those that get more attention that is, I would argue, the must human, from what we see. his will can shatter too, he also makes mistakes that drive him mad and yet he can calm down. he'll think and all the while do the most he can on court until he gets a good one in and starts to rebuild himself from there, without disturbing the others in anything other than a few points he can make back once he's heated up. his inner monolgue and the imagery the animators used made it sincere and i really got emotional. thank you, Tanaka! and season four was, for sure, the second years' season. it was all for them, if not for the obvious main characters and rivals. really liked the Kinnoshita attention

[@thoughtrover6400]

There was another moment where tanaka struggled. Against seijo in season 1. The Moment he was scared to ask for the toss.

[@HarshReviews]

That’s right! Pretty similar to asahi serving it safely during the training camp, and then apologizing for it. It was a great Tanaka moment, but it wasn’t on the same level as some of the others at the time, in my opinion.

[@thoughtrover6400]

My comment was just about the the part in the video where you said tanaka never lost confidence before. Otherwise good video. You can notice a little that you have not played volleyball prior but its nothing major.

[@lucasmartinez6017]

Finally someone speaking my heart out. I really wanted to discuss this scene with my friends but they seemed more interested in hinata and kageyama's last quick. Great video mate, keep up the good work it's nice to know that there's a person out there who thinks like me .

[@HarshReviews]

Thanks dude, it means the world to me that I could be of help :)

[@wesleybelcher2283]

This scene definitely touched me. I didn’t realize I had so much in common with Tanaka before this. Being the always cheerful guy that your teammates always know you have their back. And the feeling of hitting a wall is one I know all too well. Still knowing that you have to uphold your image tho to any one else from breaking. It hurts and slowly breaks you as a person but still I have to keep pushing on.

[@ceren6312]

Seriously I was feeling a little bit weird. Becuase as a third year in college when nothing goes the way you plan and the first time you feel the most desperation youtube decided to recommend this video to me. Because I intend to think I am just average most of the time because people around me always been better than me. So thank you for sharing your emotions through Tanaka.

[@ceren6312]

I found the video and them my comment thinking it's not mine and fekt connected. Damn I am broken!

[@aatukorja612]

I absolutely love your content! The quality is top notch!! I have laughed, learned and cried already to these Haikyuu videos. Keep up the good work!!

[@HarshReviews]

I'm so happy you enjoyed, it means the world to me! Thanks so much :)

[@recycledvirgin9708]

Yo i actually started tearing up a bit in this vid, I hope you make more my dude

[@HarshReviews]

I’m glad you enjoyed, it means the world to me! I’ve made a bunch of Haikyuu videos, and more are definitely coming!

[@sugan2925]

Oh my god. I am so glad someone talked about this scene. It was so very hype and dear to me. Though it's like a snippet out of the episode I still almost teared up watching that scene again here, I have never seen someone feel this much similar to me for this scene. I still think this was a very underrated scene in haikyuu tho. Anyways, loved the way you explained how you felt about it, it always feels great to find someone who manages to eloquently express how I too felt.

[@amvz_d_6708]

And then after this he made that insanely sharp line shot. That was the cherry on top.