There Will Never Be Another Munenori Kawasaki

[@KamiCorp2953]

(Japanese person here) I was fortunate to meet Kawasaki when he was doing a small tour in my area! Talked with him and yes, he's exactly the same in Japanese as he is in English! Absolute legend!

[@3-0Greenlight]

That's awesome!

[@RinslerRR]

He has so many accomplishments not mentioned. - 3 Nippon Pro Baseball Championships, 8x NPB allstar, 2 NPB gold gloves, 1 allstar game MVP - 2 World Baseball Classic Championships

[@KenshinPlayz57]

And a World Series ring with the 2016 cubs

[@silzero1104]

One world series ring

[@MichaelJodan-p6x]

You don't want to admit he is a world series champion?

[@DJones1048]

If it weren't for ichiro just being such a legend, i think kawa would be my favorite player from japan. Genuinely an amazing person.

[@3-0Greenlight]

He was! I just wish his time in the MLB was a bit longer.

[@dandystreethawk27]

He's that transfer kid in high school that everyone loved

[@talkingmudcrab718]

lol we had one of those at my school too. Mattheus from Germany. He was on a mission to prove that Germans could actually be funny and charming. I hope he's still out there doin big things somewhere.

[@jasperherr8694]

@@talkingmudcrab718 I am in Germany now. I will see if I can find Mattheus in Germany.

[@Zanchcrow]

Lol this is the guy that tried to keep Ichiro's 4000th hit ball by pretending he didn't understand English when the umpire came for it.

[@3-0Greenlight]

Haha that’s the one 😂

[@michelle1291]

Iconic behavior

[@jakenbake9878]

One of my all time favorites. I love players that play the game like we all did as kids. Tremendous to keep the love and passion of a child all the way into the professional realm.

[@hoaianhdamvan4408]

"I have 2 books" Whenever I am sad I watch his clips. But I heard that he struggled mentally. Man, he was so beloved and deserved happiness

[@Mia-xb9er]

Yes, he was struggling mentally before. Now he is doing better now. He has own KZbin channel in Japanese.

[@weirddingus4620]

As a fellow "class clown" doesn't surprise me. Lots of class clowns just want to make themselves and other people laugh after going through some tough stuff at home growing up. Would be awesome if he ever wrote a book.

[@MiC-T]

Kawa is everything that is right with the human spirit.

[@3-0Greenlight]

I couldn’t agree more.

[@TheOGSticks11]

Kawa small.

[@samsepiol05590]

@@TheOGSticks11He big

[@1chaka]

@@samsepiol05590Kawa small

[@nrox1051]

He also got a WS ring. Joe Maddon brought him to the Cubs in 2016 to be a good influence in the clubhouse during the playoffs.

[@JazzYachtrocker]

That’s awesome. A baseball club is not like any other “team” in team sport.

[@RinslerRR]

He also won 3 NPB championships and 2 World Baseball Classics.

[@stanislasdarjeeling]

Whats WS?

[@bevrosity]

love maddon for this. my favorite manager of all time.

[@tryonchrome]

@@stanislasdarjeeling world series???

[@pacothebull9660]

I remember getting a cramp and telling my gf at the time that I need a banana and my reasoning was that “monkeys don’t get cramps” I love this man

[@djpass-mi4bi]

One of the most popular Blue Jays ever. Bush party!

[@3-0Greenlight]

He was loved so much in Toronto. And as he stated “I love Blue Jays, I love Toronto thank you, I love Michael Jordan!”

[@calebos268]

@@3-0Greenlight and I AM JAPANEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEESE!

[@WetBlythe]

The banana interview is iconic

[@Hitman-3315]

I went to a Triple-A game in Scranton in 2014 and Kawasaki was down with Buffalo at the time. You might expect his antics to be a little less entertaining in the Minors, but he was the same guy there. The pregame warmups were hysterical. Some kid wanted an autograph and Kawasaki instead played catch with him for 10 minutes. I’ll never forget it, and neither will that kid.

[@3-0Greenlight]

That's awesome to hear! Kawa was a legend! I miss him on my Jays.

[@spasticjackson9578]

SOmebody at work mentioned him today, I was unfamiliar. What a cool guy.... bulletproof sense of humor !~!!!

[@1chaka]

I love how obvious the team and city just treasure Kawa. Everyone always seems so genuinely happy to be around him and his positivity.

[@cdizzle]

I was at that game he hit a home run. It's probably my favourite live sporting event moment I've ever witnessed and I have seen many. It was a friday night and we were on a heater. I think a 9 game win streak at the time. One of the most electric atmospheres I have ever been a part of. Kawa came up to bat with a chance to hit a walk off and the crowd was chanting Kawasaki, it was one of the loudest buildings I have ever been in. Rivalled Raptors playoff games and absolutely dwarfed any NHL game I've been to, playoffs included. I don't think the broadcast did justice to how loud it was in there, place was buzzing. Wherever Munenori is right now, I hope he's doing well. You will still see many #66 jerseys at games in the Skydome til this day.

[@BOneA5]

Hi from Tokyo! Nice comment on Muni❤ He’s doing just fine as a baseball commentator in Japan:) He’s respected and loved very much in Japan as well!

[@Max-qq8lp]

Spring training of 2016 my friend and I got a portion of the park to chant his name when he came up to bat. We called him hitting a bomb and he did it. One of my favorite baseball memories

[@3-0Greenlight]

That's an awesome story! I think he hit 3 homers in his whole career in the U.S...

[@TN-ux5rk]

He is sill alive in Japan. He can occasionally be seen serving as a commentator on broadcasts of MLB games.

[@luluflowers9277]

Before he moved to the US, he was playing in the team based in Fukuoka. People call him "Munerin" in Japan. He was so handsome and funny but also our baseball legend and manager Wang admired his diligence during the training. And of course he was SO SO SO SO popular there!!!! He is super nice and funny but when he speaks in Japanese, he is more cool and smart, too.

[@franklininterviewsvancouve8605]

One of my favorite Jays ever. Happy I was able to meet him one time. What a legend.

[@carlj12]

one more video? we need ten!!! This man should forever go down in Blues jays folk law with the Touch 'em all Joe and The bat flip

[@3-0Greenlight]

I guess I'll have to make another one soon!

[@resmarted]

Personality Type: Prankster

[@3-0Greenlight]

The best too 😂

[@FukitSurfer101]

He would straddle the line of fan fav and prankster

[@thephotonepoch9759]

So sad no one ever understood HOW GOOD he really was. Put down a perfect bunt....every time! Perfect little bloop singles and all that. Guy was a FANTASTIC player, just not flashy enough for north america i guess

[@marianacoelho8746]

And he was an excellent defensive player in Japan, I'm not sure why his defense wasn't as good in mlb but before he left Japan his WAR was great

[@Adam-vx6to]

He commentates on baseball highlights on the morning news here in Japan. He's just as funny as ever

[@warriorbeast1565]

Amazing video, keep up the great work! I would love to see a part 2

[@3-0Greenlight]

Thank you so much! Maybe I’ll have to make another :)

[@Jay.B_Photo]

Still remember all his dances in warm-up. Instantly made me one of his biggest supporters.

[@-PlayMaker-]

I love this guy man what a genuinely great dude lol

[@Section5_CdnIntelService]

My kids loved Kawasaki and were sad to see him go.

[@o9brian]

I absolutely love this guy!

[@max917]

Great video!! He’s actually a great athlete but his humour was next level. Was and still is one of my favourite Jays and always will be! Miss you Kawa!

[@22neohenry]

The Savannah Bananas NEED to pick this guy up. He would be perfect.

[@3-0Greenlight]

That's actually such a good idea.

[@bevrosity]

omg yes! lmao

[@jeremysmallman1645]

God, that guy makes me smile. Very, very fond memories, from a thankful Jays fan.

[@KendlickLama]

I don’t know anything about baseball, but this man is just lovely! He has such a good vibe The only baseball player i know would be babe ruth…just because the card

[@3-0Greenlight]

He was amazing!

[@logalogalog]

Glad that he was along for the ride with my 2016 Cubs.

[@Abuakasilkyjohnson]

2 mins I can’t stop smiling this guy rocks

[@Brodycubs]

As a cubs fan a couple things come to mind. When he was asked about his goals for the season he said he never seen a ghost and he scare ghosts. Also in spring training they started chanting "ka-wa-saki!" and he hit a home run

[@CZsWorld]

One of the earliest memories I have of that perfect year

[@bevrosity]

​@@CZsWorldyeah kawa was just the cherry on top of the greatest season ever.

[@shakaifutekigoushach]

I like how he improved his English skills little by little. Other than that, I also like his attitude toward baseball.

[@cccatch-js8xb]

May the Bush Party never end!!!!

[@kiedwin]

He’s still playing for Tochigi Golden Braves

[@Firul4is]

Kawasaki jersey is good to have

[@SDREHXC]

I think people underestimate how valuable it can be having a person like this on your team. Dude probably brought up team morale and unmeasurable amount for any team he was a part of and that in and of itself can be just as valuable as having a star player.

[@コンDリアーノ]

素敵な動画をありがとう

[@Madskillsuniversity]

Kawasaki was a beast! Ohtani is the Goat!

[@3-0Greenlight]

Kawasaki will always hold a special place in my heart, one of the funniest guys to grace the league!

[@Eisen_Mann]

"Monkey never cramps" - Kawasaki

[@DungeonProtoss]

Great video explanation for those of us who know he's funny but missed the live moment.

[@rl9817]

There is room for Kawa on any team

[@brandonwilcox229]

Part 2 please!

[@3-0Greenlight]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@rayjenkins9669]

*Big dude knew what he was doin, that’s why he was ready to grab his ass😭💀 ain’t his first time doin this shit😂*

[@randomthunk]

Ah yes, Cubs legend Muneroni Kawasaki. 😆Hey, we had him for one year, and he was a delight.

[@Isaiahguessr]

I wish I watched during that era instead of being 5 years old (I started at 6)

[@まことまと-u2e]

イチローのストーカーをするためにメジャーリーガーになった男

[@RyDawwg1]

Bush party was another classic 😂

[@netrombm2815]

Personality hire in mlb is super good

[@zanehung7983]

Kawa big Kawa big Kawa big Kawa big

[@kaz8008.]

Munenori Kawasaki was very busy every day on TV commentating on Shohei Otani,this year too.And he is still going soooooo fun in Japan😊

[@YK_Paul-J]

Even if he wasn't Shohei, if he had the same ability as Seiya Suzuki, he would have become even more of a legend

[@pocketgrim4942]

I loved kawa. MLB player who specd into charisma lolll

[@yammie75]

In the at-bat after he hit his home run, the ENTIRE Rogers Centre crowd was chanting his name. I can still hear it today: "KA-WA-SA-KI!!! (CLAP, CLAP, CLAP-CLAP-CLAP) KA-WA-SA-KI!!! (CLAP, CLAP, CLAP-CLAP-CLAP) It's still my favourite moment in Jays history since watching Joe crank the WS-winning homer from section 525 at the Dome.

[@samsepiol05590]

He big, Kawa small

[@jameskim1505]

And this guy loves Michael Jordan 😂😂😂

[@juanf5391]

He needs his own movie.

[@user8nbanhkd]

Though his famous too much respect and love for Ichiro(fly to the major as following/chasing the star), his toughness worked even more after he left by Ichiro again?

[@peterpro9182]

We are going to a bush party!

[@3-0Greenlight]

Such a great line lol

[@rss5312]

3 Good News for Muni fans - He is still playing baseball in Tochigi Golden Braves belong to Japan Independent Regue. You may able to talk with him in Tochigi. - He has a KZbin channel. - He sometimes speaks English.

[@bunsan73]

He is very famous in Japan as Ichiro's stalker. And he is a very popular player as Ichiro's stalker.

[@smallcd]

BUSH PARTY!!! - Munenori Kawasaki

[@bananaboi18]

He got a world series with the cubs right?

[@twite5462]

He might be the funniest person ever

[@blatzstats]

I'm half Japanese living in Jpn & trust me he's definitely the same personality in Japanese too... he's not your regular Japanese😂

[@3-0Greenlight]

Love to hear it!

[@NickMartinez-l9t]

Kawaaaa!!

[@m7m1000]

Part 2!

[@3-0Greenlight]

Noted !

[@CZsWorld]

I think you mean "There Will Never Be Another (World Series Champion) Munenori Kawasaki."

[@3-0Greenlight]

You’re right! By the way I love your content! If you ever want to talk KZbin strategy or of course baseball. Feel free to friend me on discord @ Jason_fam

[@zeekiy9901]

Sawamura Eijun reincarnate

[@jasperherr8694]

I remember in Japan one interviewer tried to ask him if he could speak English for the interview. He said (politely) that this is Japan and the interviewer should speak to him in Japanese. I agree with him. Just because he's funny in English doesn't mean he needs to compromise to speak in his non native language in his country!

[@AhdaAhda]

Why do you cut off all the interesting parts of his actions?

[@souk4507]

where is the scene of him singing Aerosmith? 😂

[@angpang3]

日本語のKZbinにありますよ

[@HelTra91]

BISON

[@michaeltalksanime]

Where's the "Bush Party tonight" clip 😂😂😂

[@Mariageshokaikoh]

Why don't we recommend the ball of fame to put Mune Kawasaki for the funniest ball player beloved by fans around the world and made us take hospital with too much strong 🤣 crapped by Mune😅

[@TheSoup222222]

hold on mfs named suzuki and kawasaki that aint even fair

[@rp-wn5or]

tbh i wish ohtani actually had a personality besides “nice and hardworking” like kawa

[@C0CKROACH_WHITE]

Why don't Americans show the video of Kawasaki's fake steal?(SEA v NYY) A channel called “MLBJapan12” is introducing the video, but looking at the comments section of the video, it seems that only Japanese people know about it. This is very funny too so u should be introduce this scene.

[@dc8201]

Below average? He entered MLB past his prime years and had plenty of accomplishment. Not to mention, he was learning English and the culture while in the MLB.

[@Hp_359]

you sound like another commentary youtube i know.

[@dc241284]

i have never seen a highlight of his batting😅

[@Suzyyyyy]

Banana no cramps

[@altonmyrie7392]

Yeah bush party

[@AbidingInTruth]

I stopped watching baseball after Kawasaki departed after he won the World Series with the Cubs.

[@everything-yd4xm]

"Monkey never craps"

[@369kevin4]

He seems to have had a hard time with depression during his working years. It seems that he was mentally ill during his MLB career because he pushed himself too hard. I think it is mentally easier for American players who come to Japan because they have interpreters and their teammates and fans do not force them to speak Japanese. Even in daily life, Americans speak to them in English and do not learn their language. When Japanese people go to the U.S., they are forced to speak English, so I think it is very difficult. Japanese and English have the exact opposite grammar except for the subject, and the vocabulary is not similar, so it is very difficult to learn the language. Japan has the advantage of being able to receive a high level of education in their own country because their studies are translated into Japanese. There is no need to studying abroad in the U.S. like people in other countries. That is why I am not good at English.

[@ymd7273]

Which editing app do you use?

[@3-0Greenlight]

I’ve been using Adobe Premiere Pro. Are you thinking about getting into editing too?

[@ymd7273]

@@3-0Greenlight kinda like these videos and I'm always trying to make these type just can't really edit well. Lol

[@3-0Greenlight]

It definitely takes a while to get to a decent level with editing. I'm much better than when I started of course but I know I still have a lot to learn/improve on. My best advice is to find something in a video that you like and then look up on KZbin how to execute it. Adobe is a monthly fee but I'm pretty sure Davinci Resolve has a free feature. Either one works great.

[@CarlaQuintino-qh4ri]

Austin Powers movies KZbin collection 😎 Yeh baby 🎉😊

[@rafajf]

part 2

[@CarlaQuintino-qh4ri]

Samurai swords decorations ⚔️🗡️🔴 Leftfield albums KZbin collection 😁

[@weirddingus4620]

He's a great example of a flamboyant personality that's loveable, in contrast to one that's annoying and cringe as fuck such as Trevor bauer's.

[@0pyourk0]

Yeah😀thank you very much👀. I'm vely happy😐, I'm fhun😐, I'm exciting!😐👀

[@archangelgabriel5316]

3 banannas

[@Jonnypinny]

Curse of the Billy Goat did not make any influence on Kawa. English too tough. Japanese please.

[@CarlaQuintino-qh4ri]

🤭🤓

[@dempseyarmy7524]

He "made the jump to MLB" not "made the jump to THE MLB". There is no such thing as the MLB.