Tanji Washijou - One Of Sports Anime’s Best Antagonists (Haikyuu!!)

SPOILER NOTE: As is stated in the beginning of the video, this video contains spoilers up until chapter 375 of the manga, which is FAR past where S3 of the anime ends and is also past where S4 ends.
Twitter: / aleczandxr
Twitch: / aleczandxr
MyAnimeList: myanimelist.net...
Patreon: / aleczandxr
Side channel: / ajgdude
In case you'd like to make a donation into my tip jar: www.paypal.me/a...
--
Music used:
Song 1 - 『欲』(Want) (Haikyuu!!)
Song 2 - Greeting (Haikyuu!!)
Song 3 - 本音 (Real Intention) (Run With The Wind)
Song 4 - Frustration (Haikyuu!!)
Song 5 - Baby Bird (Haikyuu!!)

[@zemphis7568]

A good antagonist isn't necessarily someone that viewer sympathizes with but one which is a perfect product of the world they live in.

[@VASTSports]

Football discussion discord discord.gg/3AdWDgf

[@bandi642]

@@VASTSports wrong sport bro

[@HawkSerj]

We live in the society..............

[@lil----lil]

Haiykyuu: When side characters have better development than most MAIN characters in other anime.

[@randomperson3242]

DD someone made an analysis about the manager of their opposing team and a whole ass CHARACTER ARC in 2 episodes!! I was shook

[@arpanchauhan5802]

Yeah. But that lines suits better for One Piece

[@shyguyzx6685]

@@arpanchauhan5802 not really, op characters are really flat.

[@aakashaggarwal685]

@@shyguyzx6685 agreed, but its NOT a bad thing since luffy not developing that much is what the narrative is trying to push...!!

[@shyguyzx6685]

@@aakashaggarwal685 um, what exactly is the narrative trying to push? I don’t get it

[@christianquilab2149]

And now in Manga, he’s the most proud person of what Hinata had become after the timeskip.

[@neiltristantibunsay7256]

He'll become his number 1 supporter in the manga. His character development is so damn good.

[@TheBloodypimp]

There's a time skip ?

[@michaelgamerytmj677]

Where can you read the manga?

[@philippelevesque5499]

@@TheBloodypimp ya they just spoiled you ahah . For my part I couldnt wait till july for the miyas borther match so I read the manga for the first time like yesterday and god this anime/manga is so damn cool and perfect

[@TheBloodypimp]

@@philippelevesque5499 i know... i started reading ahead as well.... i can't wait to see it animated.

[@mariapazgonzalezlesme]

Washijou is that granfather that will train you to the bone, constantly screams about your missteps and give you a training program as a christmas gift.

[@hannijrch.5178]

And then you'll worry once he goes quiet on you and never even say a thing about what you do.

[@marxist-leninist-protagonist]

Basically a shitty grandpa lol

[@Fireblade3284]

Not only that, but in washijou time, the hight was reeeeeeally a thing, since the sport was developting and pure hight was actually a massive weapon, but as long as time goes by and the sport gets modern the hight struggle starts to decrease. So him giving up was actually an honest product of his time

[@cartoondimensions]

yea not to mention i dont think the libero position were even intergrated to the sport yet

[@marxist-leninist-protagonist]

Yeah, my man got unlucky as hell. Being 5'2 here, shit... I can imagine how that woud break someone. Fucking unfair.

[@randommortal3383]

The real antagonist was Washijou's coach.

[@doggerlander]

He deserved much better. The regret of not being able to do something you love is so damn painful

[@infinitexvoid7605]

@@doggerlander he definitely doesn’t. His dream was crushed, sure but that isn’t an excuse for hitting his members and putting them through in Coach Ukai’s words, “gruesome training”.

[@doggerlander]

@@infinitexvoid7605 He doesn't. But he did, in the past, when he was just a kid that wanted to follow his dreams but was forced to the wayside. He just never got any support and was a victim to his enviroment. He became a shitty old man in the future though, and his current behaviour is completely unjustifiable. All he can do now is try to become a better person and grow beyond his past regrets or else he'll spend the rest of his days feeling bitter and sad. I guess i can just sympathize with him because i had a very similar experience though, in my case it was with basketball. But if i were in his place i'd just do my best to support the kids and give them the chance i never had.

[@nikhilparaggarapinhilik4733]

@@doggerlander you still play ?

[@Version_Update]

@@infinitexvoid7605 As wrong as this sounds, some people are like that, ever heard of "tough love"? I don't mean to say that hitting children is right but considering he's this old he had such things imprinted on him since a young age(hitting was much more common in the past) so it's understandable that he becomes like that.

[@amatsate7827]

Coach Washijou really went from, "Hinata's biggest critic" to "Hinata's number 1 believer."

[@27363h]

I felt it. Played volleyball for 4 years in High school but never got a chance to play in an official match. Then in college i finally got a chance to play in official match as a setter with a height of 5'2.

[@horsebox5138]

Woah thats amazing great work

[@Kimberly-bj9ns]

congratulations :))

[@marxist-leninist-protagonist]

Same height here. I'm in college right now. I'm worse than Hinata, cause I dont have the agility. But hell if I wont get there too.

[@Dubu_Mandu]

( there will be manga spoilers )I love washijou as a character. He had a genuine reason to hate on Hinata. He soon grows on me, he learns that Hinata is someone that he couldn’t and I appreciate that. He was such an amazing character a growing character that soon understood the way that he could have done in the past but didn’t get to do. What made me love him more is that he even went to Hinata after his graduation to recommend him to go to Brazil to train, so when he came back he can see that Hinata isn’t the player that needs kageyama but to stand against him and play not as alias but as rivals. And from the recent chapter I think Hinata has done what Washijou has told him. He has grown in ability, and even made a new name for himself the ninja Shouyou. I appreciate a character that can grow even when it looks like he is too deep in the whole that the character has dug

[@piquitomonoloco]

Kaneki Unravel I know you said manga spoilers but I still couldn’t help myself from reading lmaoo.

[@Dubu_Mandu]

@@piquitomonoloco thats a mood i mean i would too!!

[@stevennelsonsegura5583]

Haikyuu the way it went on defied my expectations on a sports anime. Granted, I only read and watch eyeshield21, and kuruko no basket...but the two flowed at how I expect the manga to be. The Nationals of haikyuu was..well...it caught me off guard

[@zfrenchtoast]

this right here. i was gonna comment somethin about what he did 4 Hinata and the connections he used 2 allow Hinata 2 continue 2 grow but u said n said it beautifully ::)

[@emmejay7934]

man, Furudate-sensei really does a freaking great job in writing and working on on character developments

[@soapy8427]

When washijo finally accepted hinata I almost cried it was such a beautiful moment

[@BigDocAnime]

Manga Spoilers: This is especially ironic as Washijou was the one who pretty much facilitated the next step in Hinata’s volleyball career, after antagonizing him from the longest time. The panel where he says that he has the highest expectations from Hinata was so good. A complete turnaround.

[@MichaelDelfin0]

I think Washijou had that expectation in Hinata from the very beginning or after they lost to karasuno, he just push Hinata to the point that he will not rely on the setter

[@federicofregosi8988]

@@MichaelDelfin0 I think he genuinely wanted him to fail. Watching him overcame kenma's trap and destroying komomedai's huge blocks just made him surrender.

[@adnanmohammed4354]

Ooh man I watch your haikyuu vids!

[@BigDocAnime]

@@adnanmohammed4354

[@abhinavsb6331]

Ayy bic doc

[@stevenpeeckford5999]

Amazing character, the only reason that people don't count him among the best characters in the series is because he's old and unlikeable.

[@bobbyzamora6389]

From this point of view he honestly isn't even that unlikeable.

[@safirasnh]

@MNI Andes i like the way you said it "misunderstood"!

[@infinitexvoid7605]

That’s not true. A lot of people don’t like him because Shirabu said he hits them.

[@stevenpeeckford5999]

@@infinitexvoid7605 and a lot of people are wrong

[@elliefuller3667]

@@stevenpeeckford5999 I mean…if it’s true that your coach is physically hitting you, that isn’t okay. You can push your players to their limits and beyond, force them to improve in a sport without physically hurting them. Improvement is more of a mental game than anything, of course physical condition has a role for any sport but how do you strengthen your physique? Through training, which requires mental fortitude. As long as you’re disciplined and have a strong will, you can improve in leaps and bounds, no matter what you’re doing/learning. No need for physical injury to do that, if my lacrosse coach back in high school had hit me I would shut them out and not listen to them, I would improve on my own.

[@silver2797]

2 things, The ending of the nationals arc still has me shook and when I saw Washijou say that "He has high hopes for Hinata" and had that grin on his face I genuinely started screaming

[@na-ll1yl]

and now he's like a father to Hinata, sending him off to Brazil like his own son

[@bbittercoffee]

Damn, that's not a loving father at all, imagine sending your son to a literal hell hole (I know because I live here)

[@marxist-leninist-protagonist]

@@bbittercoffee a gente só quer escapar e os maluco querem entrar nao dá bicho

[@bbittercoffee]

@@marxist-leninist-protagonist exato cara, slk

[@amai-w8f]

@@bbittercoffee Sindrome de cachorro vira lata

[@bbittercoffee]

@@amai-w8f sim claro, pq tudo aq no Brasil é perfeito e lindo Aiai.....

[@schris3]

Tanji was the best foil Hinata could ever got for his character development. In Karasuno he was getting pampered and spoiled because there he could train almost at any time he wanted and a team who was quite accommodating to his erratic play style. He got what he needed, a bitter but understanding deep down coach who forced him to start all over again to square one as a ball boy.

[@soultaker067]

I always thought that this is what made Hinata take the next step, being a ball boy was one of the best things to happen to him. Observing, analyzing, etc He was lacking and Washijou knew what he needed and how he could obtain it. Some people saw it as him being petty 😂 and maybe he was in part by not saying it directly to Hinata. Sometimes you have to start from the beginning/basics to make progress.

[@Ann-cm1vx]

that hey short people moment in kamomedai's match. man, still gives me goosebumps. one of the best moments in the series. the little giant narrative with hinata, hoshiumi, washijo and tenma is perfection.

[@pabloliduena8187]

You always deliver such good content. I really don't mind waiting for your videos because I know the love and care that comes with them. Keep it up my man!!!!

[@Aleczandxr]

Many thanks!!

[@jessiemacdonald3436]

I just love the backstory of his character and how him being told that he isn’t tall enough, grows into hatred of hinata and why does he get a chance when he couldn’t. It’s so sad to see his dreams get crushed when he was younger and really shows why he wants the tallest and most powerful team.

[@louiemitchell3690]

Wouldve been a nice aside to mention that he’s the reason hinata got to play in Brazil.

[@Aleczandxr]

Ah, well I meant to strongly imply that without words when I coupled “he becomes his biggest supporter” with the panel where he talks about his expectations of him after sending him.

[@senjougahara1631]

Uh oh spoiler...

[@sedeasedeasedea]

This video literally covers manga only events and includes several pages that haven't been in the anime yet, if you're reading the comments as an anime-only, it's your own fault for being spoiled

[@lemon.t8255]

let us prey That IS the reason why Hinata is there, if washijou didn’t tell them about this former student of his, Hinata wouldn’t have even thought of going overseas, well maybe he would later on but it wouldn’t have been easy to get connections, hinata thought of playing beach vb not go abroad and play beach vb.

[@bobfttw]

The idea of "working hard and never giving up" is something that I think anime has overplayed to some extent. With Washijou, this sounds refreshing. Giving up on improbable things is a construct of our reality as people. Working hard does not guarantee success and if you put all of your eggs in one basket then life passes you by and what other skills do you have then? Going to college and getting a degree and not being able to find the job you're looking for several years later. It's a tough reality. But, where this works is in the idea that we can praise those who succeed rather than act upon bitterness. Maybe they had more talent. Maybe they were more fortunate. Certainly I believe in things like that. Sometimes being dealt a bad hand is what it is and you have to accept it. But, to knock down others who did what you couldnt is wrong. Uplifting them is a beautiful part of humanities potential. Maybe I'll give this a read.

[@louradean9293]

👏👏👏👏you have a good mindset and a good heart👍

[@3LlTE]

You should get caught up in the manga. Reality eventually sets in and shows hard work isn't the solution to everything... nor should it be.

[@FelipeDiogoKun]

I think you should, the relation between Washijou and Hinata has some really good development

[@easschung9442]

JANUARY 10TH PEOPLE! SEASON 4 HYPE

[@prasithwarnakula4475]

Hell yeah ! Btw while you're waiting maybe try out ahiru no sora. It seems promising.

[@easschung9442]

@@prasithwarnakula4475 I've seen it and I think it's kinda bad and generic lol but thanks anyway

[@prasithwarnakula4475]

@@easschung9442 each to his own i guess . ( I might be a bit biased cause i love basketball ) . Its not even close to haikyuu yet .

[@rooney1640]

NADS IQ definitely not agree, the animation in some parts of the episodes look great

[@rooney1640]

NADS IQ ehh

[@reynadupre2577]

Washijo is so great and I think he’s underrated because most people don’t realize his motivations were as deep as this video showed. He has such a good reason to be against Hinata’s success, a reason with so much humanity and human weakness, and it’s a shame half of Haikyuu fans don’t notice it.

[@tanukimika]

This just proves how amazing Furudate's writing skills are. They do an amazing job at making great, realistic characters, and these characters always make me feel so many emotions, that's why Haikyuu is my favorite manga

[@wolfsmane1728]

The concurrence of an anime-only, and I reckoned Washijou's reluctant resignation beautifully contrasted with Hinata's dogged determination. Two individuals with the same barriers, two different ways of going about it. In some ways, he reminds me of Oikawa, my personal bias. As an aspiring sportsman myself, this was hard hitting.

[@TrueZaBeasto]

Alexczndxr tomorrow is one very important match for my team as I will not see some of my teammates very often after that. I am the team captain of my team so you don't only boost my confidence but you boost the whole team's confidence.(I am 1.68m and this is one character I relate to ,and hinata of course). I have nothing else to say, I just hope you continue to make videos like this.

[@medimed4772]

good luck

[@sed9385]

GOODLUUUCK!

[@VASTSports]

Football discussion discord discord.gg/3AdWDgf

[@Woodybelfortt]

HOW DID IT GO?

[@TrueZaBeasto]

@@Woodybelfortt It went great we had fun to the fullest and I think my friends (who can't play anymore) had the time of their lives and truly enjoyed playing. We won and they had fun, there is nothing more important than that at least to me. I even went out of my way and told the setter[secretly] to set to the people who couldn't play after the match and I served as a decoy for most of the game even thought I am an Opposite.

[@kags9367]

YOOOO THAT AMAZING RUN WITH THE WIND OST THAT KICKED IN, I SEE YOU ALECZANDXR

[@maedaydreamer8386]

I think non manga readers will not understand this video so I think this video analysis is a bit early since Washijo has more weight in S04. But this is a great video. Thank you 😊

[@Aleczandxr]

As I said in the beginning, this is only intended for manga readers, not anime onlies. And Washijou's arc is entirely substantial in the manga, so it isn't early at all given my intended audience. Glad you enjoyed.

[@esetbulguch703]

Thank you so much for this video! seeing all these changes in Washijou's attitude towards Hinata while reading the manga was some kind of fun for me. I never took it seriously, I thought it was only a way to show how great Hinata is. But you opened my eyes, you made me to take a deeper look in Washijou as a character with his development! Thank you! Please continue to make such profound and informative videos And sorry for my English 😅

[@Aleczandxr]

Very glad you enjoyed! Thanks for watching.

[@jebkirn3619]

So happy Washijou is about to get some more screen time with this new season

[@SoBaKiBlackJack]

I only noticed through this video but Hinata and Washijou both wearing the number 10 is a very significant parallel

[@jkatzrapsss]

No matter how I look at it, this is one of the best anime analysis videos on KZbin.

[@AetherTheViator]

One of the greatest antagonists becomes the greatest help to the Strongest Decoy.

[@Airuutv]

I am trying to become my best version of self, and make living out of dota. Haikyuu actually have so many things that makes me cry, in a good way, that I havent given up yet, that I am still trying, and seeing stories of haikyuu's characters is just giving the fuel to me and making me see things from a different perspective.

[@cloudb5935]

Good stuff man this video is a great representation of diligence, hope & persistency 😭

[@Aleczandxr]

Thanks!

[@n4ko]

this was really cool, i was just watching last episode in training camp. i soo wanted to see more of these two that i couldn't hold it anymore and was looking for the next manga chapter but found this video instead.. i cant wait to see all of this arc animated

[@jceptable2818]

Great video on Washijou! I definitely appreciate him more as an antagonist with his self-worth and ideals on the line against Hinata rather than Karasuno or Coach Ukai, and gives much more weight to this line: "I... with my forty years... I want to deny you... Karasuno's #10." It's pretty sad looking at his backstory in retrospect; he was rejected from the sport he loved due to factors beyond his control (seemingly), then sought to create a team that represents everything that had rejected his past self and ideals, yet contains everything he admired as well.

[@Aleczandxr]

Thanks!

[@harisisrar3832]

Mannnnnn !!! Your videos , from where they start and to where they end, the utterly vast description and the sooo amazing script. I love it it all. It's amazing. I hope you get more subscribers in the future. Keep up the good work! 💫🙌

[@Aleczandxr]

Thanks very much!

[@harisisrar3832]

@@Aleczandxr My pleasure dear. 💗💗💗

[@theravenst8541]

Fantastic video Aleczandxr. One of your best yet. It really helped me see things from Washijou's perspective and also got me hyped for season 4. Keep up the great work man i always look forward to your videos.

[@Aleczandxr]

Cheers! Glad you enjoyed. I’m super hyped too!

[@azuukiy2570]

I see myself way too much in him and tsutomu. I’m an outside hitter that’s 5’6-5’7 and play in a team with an opposite that’s 17 years old, 6’3 and can hit (in really good days) the ball up to 100km/h(60mp/h) and my only redeeming factor is that my vertical is around 9ft11. He’s the type of player that when he goes to selections, he’ll almost be imidiatley picked out of the lot. I know I won’t be able to play more later, I envy the taller and stronger players, but I also admire them. I love to see them drive the ball into the block just to blow it in pieces afterwards. It makes me sad, incredibly sad. But the fact that I played alongside them is an honor.

[@abdullahibrahimhassan7301]

That's depressing I feel you but here king you dropped your 👑

[@azuukiy2570]

NADS IQ jesus why are you here then. If you think height isn’t important in volleyball and it’s not fair. Let me tell you, as someone as small as me I can tell you taller people Will be better players to pick. It means they jump higher, have more muscle mass and power. Life just gave them a good hand as said in this video. Some tall players can be beaten by smaller players because others might have better skills and talent. But if you think they’re just picked because they’re tall then you shouldn’t play volleyball, or even play it. Just to understand why that is.

[@chrisludwig4729]

I feel that being able to deal with disappointment is one of the greatest lessons life tries to teach us... if we can accept it. Judging by the current state of the world and the news I think this is a lesson that many have tried very hard to avoid.

[@Zhiham_]

In other words, Washijou's a tsundere.

[@tokamnich4709]

Favorite part of hinata being thrown into ball boy, is he turns it into training. Instead of allowing it to be a put down or punishment, he turns it into training on his receives.

[@tetrapak994]

I sort of feel like him but im in different shoes, i love volleyball with all my heart i loved it even before watching haikyuu, but i live in Croatia where volleyball doesnt seem so popular and i live in a small town town where you cant basically play volleyball anywhere, there are some boy clubs but i would need to travel by train everyday for practice (that is not a problem for me but you can imagine what a pain riding a train everytime would be) but yup, covid is a thing so there are no clubs now. So just how Tanji is good at volleyball but simply short, i love volleyball so much, its just a sport but i am not even able to play it because of the conditions i live in.

[@Milfhunter-69]

He's like a complacent oikawa which is again why I love oikawa so much. Even with the amount of losses and talent in front of him he loves and breathes volleyball.

[@FreakigesSternchen]

Thank you so much for this video!! I always believed that Washijo is one of the most interesting and most well-written characters in Haikyuu, and it always made me sad to see people dismiss him as just an irredeemable asshole, when there’s so much depth to him? especially after the chapter that’s a tribute to the short people of the world, and washijo actively supporting hinata’s change to beach volleyball I was so happy for him really supporting Hinata despite his initial spite and bitterness!!

[@Aleczandxr]

You’re very welcome!

[@huntersmoon7201]

Stuff like this reminding me over and over again that there won't be another anime as great as Haikyuu.

[@meleronnef8411]

Best antagonists in the series: 1) Oikawa 2) Ushijima 3) Washijou 4) Hoshiumi 5) Ushjima 6) Atsumu 7) Kenma All are great!

[@kx4998]

@@michaelyu6250 Well most people don't know who atsumu is yet spoilers: Looks like Hinata is going to join the team Atsumu is on soon.

[@playfulattire8819]

Spoiler: Not only atsumu but Bokuto too!

[@antonvlad8526]

You added ushijima twice

[@antonvlad8526]

Isn't Atsumu a taĺl setter?

[@edra2005]

Kenma antagonist?

[@PiuPiuThePenguin]

Hey Alexandxr, I just stopped by to say that I really love your videos. I have been a silent watcher and rewatcher of your work for over a year now and I truly appreciate your insightful and emotional analysis. Through your videos I really feel connected to the source material and I learn to analyse stories in a different way. I hope you never stop creating videos, I really love watching your videos to wind down in the evening or listen to in the morning while getting ready for work. Thank you 💖

[@Aleczandxr]

Awesome, delighted to hear that! Please don't hesitate to comment in the future, it helps support me both in terms of the algorithm and in terms of sentiment :) I'll have to stop eventually, but here's hoping I don't have to soon! You're very welcome and thanks for the support.

[@XandrestarX]

Damn, your videos on Haikyuu!! are always great. I really need to find the time and watch it

[@ProKillTk]

This viceo made me read manga all over again, watch all series of anime of haikyuu and tear up. Excellent.

[@Aleczandxr]

Glad to hear it! Thanks.

[@DragonStar524]

What impressed me about Washijou, is that even though Hinata unknowlingly proved him wrong, he's notnmad that his pride was shattered. He simply excepts on the chin, and shows that he's ultimately proud of Hinata. And becomes one of his biggest supporters in the time skips.

[@Waynimations]

He’s such a well developed character

[@contemptman3646]

I commented on this years ago worried about the animation quality of the upcoming season and it popped up in my feed again lmao. Happy to say that while the animation suffered because of COVID, it was still very watchable and didn't detract from it

[@nesshin]

100% completely agree. The way you put these things into words is amazing, keep it up!

[@carteebrown4845]

Washijo didn't have a Tiny Giant to look up to like Hinata had when he saw him on TV. Hinata may have given up too had the legend of the Tiny Giant not been around. I think it's neat how Aoba Johsai made Hinata push to get better to win the prefecture and Washijo pushed Hinata to be an national player and eventually internationally great player. Washijo watching Hinata's progress and eventual full potential being realized was a beautiful sight.

[@adamnguyen4517]

Well that and during the time Washijo started playing, volleyball was in its infant stages. The position of libero wasn't even a thing yet so Washijo couldn't have even put his prospects into that aspect of the game. Also, its important to note that Hinata is an absolute genetic specimen of an athlete. Haikyuu is a story that celebrates the gifted despite being masqueraded as an "underdog" story.

[@carteebrown4845]

@@adamnguyen4517 Well, volleyball has been around since 1895 and Washijo was a player in the late 50s, but didn't get to go beyond high school because of his height. Libero not being around until 1998 definitely did hurt Washijo's chances too. Hinata is only one of the few that's that size and can do what he does. Hoshiumi and the Tiny Giant being the other storywise. After hearing Kita's quotes, it makes me think twice about it celebrating the gifted. All of those players had to work on their games to get where they went to & compared to them, Hinata was truly an underdog (or more so Karasuno were underdogs to most teams). Hinata had no height advantage and lacked the skill he needed to be effective early on. I think his genetics helped keep him in the games, but it was when he developed his mind and then his body that he was able to become an Olympic level star.

[@adamnguyen4517]

@@carteebrown4845 Agreed. I'm not saying they didn't work hard, but its ignorant to not acknowledge their luck. To only contribute it to "hardwork" when that was far from the only factor that contributed to how many of them became OIlympic level athletes is disingenuious. Its fine to acknowledge both aspects since you definitely need both to reach a level that high,

[@notzaney6951]

*KINDA OFF TOPIC* It's sad how the majority of people in this generation forgot or never even knew Slam Dunk existed... Man, that show was more🔥🔥 than most of the new sports anime/manga today, it had the perfect balance of great storytelling, a great cast, a very interesting and moving plot, and a plethora of hilarious comedy and great moments...

[@themocaw]

The moment where Sakuragi gets double-teamed, passes it to Akagi, then realizes what he's done. . . It's still heartbreaking.

[@hourbit7385]

Huh? Haikyu also possessed those qualities and I think much better because it has a wonderful conclusion.

[@tomcat8445]

0:18 I like the small detail, back then people used those plain white Volleyball, now they come in many colors.

[@SliverHell]

YO YOU BE SPEAKING FACTZ 24/7 WITH EACH VIDEO

[@nanamifan0220]

His character development is so damn good

[@Heliosgoku]

Beautiful

[@Aleczandxr]

Much appreciated!

[@cartoondimensions]

12:5 man that manga panel hits HARD

[@AzGael]

i also loved his character, it felt soooooo..... human....

[@AverageAthlete171]

As someone who literally walked in Washijou's shoes except that I am not a coach and I am a setter, you pretty much expose my inner thoughts with this video.

[@sandrakue2936]

Love this video and love your channel!!! You’re my absolute favorite anime KZbinr by far

[@imaginenation5158]

"If only I'd known it was possible 40 years ago"

[@jafsuk3791]

I actually fucking love that my mans keeps using the run with the wind soundtrack like some absolute legend right here glad you're still remembering the series and enjoying the soundtrack

[@KilTor5]

In the manga V42 CH 370 he says "You ain't wrong. I figure this wasn't any of my business.Yeah, he's got spine. He's got promise...despite his height. But it ain't any of my business. He can just go lean on some other guy for help. Hell, he's got that aggravating old coot Ukai he can go to. He's probably got connections in Tokyo. But y'know? *I ain't havin' that. Shoyo Hinata's goin' places... And I'll be damned if I'll let anyone out there have higher expectations forhim...than me. Y'hear me?* I think Hinata impacted him more than he realized during the Shiratorizawa match, and also during the training camp. Thanks to Washijou, Hinata got to go to Brazil, in Rio, where a Shiratorizawa alumni lives. It's thanks to him that Hinata got better. Washijou was the first stepping stone for Hinata. And Hinata did deliver when he came back home, playing for the MSBY Black Jackals.

[@Kmusaofficial]

i just wanna know do you write a script cause i love the way your commentary is put together

[@a-menr1266]

I cant say it enough. I love your videos!! I am so happy that there is someone with such a passion to haikyuu as i.

[@jonahmudlaff6576]

What about Nishinoya? He is shorter than Hinata and is still succeeding in volleyball.

[@Aleczandxr]

He’s a libero, so it’s a much different case with him. He doesn’t need height at all.

[@jonahmudlaff6576]

@@Aleczandxr Yes I agree. Thanks for the response, just wanted to ask your opinion. It all goes back to the talent versus hard work discussion.

[@hido...]

To be fair Hinata was still lucky to have supporting people.

[@sed9385]

To be fair, if Karasuno had a deep roster and more taller and better players or is still a powerhouse, he might get the same washijo treatment... I think Hinata's dialogue about how he couldn't have done it alone reigns extremely true still. If he didn't have kageyama and his amazing senpais, he would've had a much much harder time (than he already had). P.S. i also thought that this was a reupload 😂 and i just wanna thank you for being the one that convinced me to watch Haikyuu 😂 i love your other videos too 💕

[@richardsilva5110]

But volleyball is a symphony. Each part is essencial to the team's sucess.

[@kk8490]

Fuck I’m gonna miss Haikyuu so much after it ends 🤕

[@jevonscantlebury9834]

the last chapter brought me back here

[@ayanchakraborty6525]

Hinata got a chance in the team and they got his back. But the thing is washijo tanji never got a chance in his team. It's so sad. This line give me goosebumps and tears from same time from washijo "I wanna find a way to fight even if i am small"

[@abdrachid1129]

I'm a simple man I see a video about haikyuu I press like 💙

[@tomisoyoye3409]

I clicked on this video so fast! I love all your Haikyuu analysis videos

[@jhaynasty4381]

This guy is a real psychiatrist

[@nananou1687]

One of the best videos on Haikyuu i have seen

[@Aleczandxr]

Cheers

[@skyfallunoPretzel]

I Hope he realises and regrets in season 4 and Hinata finally breaks through to him and that he has value as a volleyball player

[@rhinoceros2469]

What does bungee gum have the properties of?

[@amircurgu3720]

Bungee gum has both the properties of rubber and gum.

[@beaincell6839]

I see you guys are mans of culture

[@brandont860]

*Rubba* ando *gum*

[@BellGrattz]

Rubber and c**

[@jadenblitz550]

@@beaincell6839 I noticed that too.

[@thuychidoan_]

The only thing that hit me so hard when reading and watching him that was a sentence that he said when looking at Hinata. “Those years scream at me saying that I can do the same.” Maybe there can be some misword in that sentence but I seriously like that sentence, after all in the time skip, he is the one who is most proud of Hinata.

[@skrillz_14th]

Man! These videos are sooo good. Despite all the hype around HxH the only reason I'll watch it is so I can watch your analyses of it

[@Aleczandxr]

Haha. Being able to watch my videos on it is one of the least beneficial things about watching the series but I appreciate it!

[@imaginenation5158]

Although I can understand why, it was still a bit weird that Washijou eventually accepted that Hinata had no unfair advantages and that he succeeded simply because he worked harder, letting go of his spite. Honestly, I would hate the kid for as long as I lived because the realization that I fucked up that bad would be too much.

[@HikkiNeeto]

during Karasuno vs Shiratorizawa he really want to take down all hinata's effort but after that. he just like godfather for hinata not to support him obviously but push hinata to understand what he need (when he allow hinata to be ball boy) and the best thing is after Harukon, he help hinata and said something which give me a chill to bone "maybe he has alot ppl can help him and im isnt supposely to help him, but there no people has highest expectation to him other than me!" he is really godfather from shadow to hinata

[@jacintobriceno1775]

Love these videos on haikyuu!

[@Flamerzz]

Good content, keep it up! Love these vids about underrated characters

[@iTextTJ]

This is so well done!

[@Aleczandxr]

Thanks!

[@Neutral_1zed]

Working hard and never giving up *The Curse of the Ordinary: hello* That aside, time is all that matters, If you continue to chase and pursue, there will come a moment, where you will be the best. *But the reality is that you will soon also be surpassed*

[@monroviamae]

bro he gives me Vince McMahon vibes. he's old and likes to push the bigger and stronger wrestlers rather than the smaller guys.

[@samaritan29]

huh.... i always thought oikawa's was one of sport anime's best antagonists.

[@Aleczandxr]

He is.

[@Version_Update]

I saw this video around the time you published it but it seems I had forgotten to like it (tho I subscribed). Saw it again today and it's just an amazing video! Thank You!

[@Aleczandxr]

You’re welcome, glad you enjoyed it!

[@Version_Update]

@@Aleczandxr Not gonna lie man, I almost cried the first time I saw it because I never took time to think about his character but this put things into perspective. I can only imagine how it felt to watch his whole life turn into a what-if situation, especially since he loved the sport of volleyball so passionately and still not be bitter at the end of it. You might also be pleased to know that I was able to convince one of my friends to watch Haikyu because of this video which I had been trying for more than a year so the video was great enough to break the barrier of a non-anime watcher and get them to appreciate it.

[@TheArcSet]

Thank you for this video.

[@Aleczandxr]

You’re very welcome.

[@randomguy4948]

It's so sad he has only 1 favourite (only by me ) on Mal.......

[@Anikane]

wait this is so sad omg

[@P0rk_Sinigang]

Washijo is a very classic Star Trek antagonist: he's not evil, he just stands against our lead.

[@carlo09kaloy]

Oh if you only read manga. Youll know how washijo is so awesome

[@atomsmutter]

I really enjoy your videos Please keep up your work👍

[@literaryminds3530]

One of your best videos!

[@Aleczandxr]

Thanks!

[@bobbyzamora6389]

You made this obvious with the tweets ;)