VOLLEYBALL COACH REACTS TO HAIKYUU!! EP 1 | Coach Donny Reaction Video

[@andrewwall4250]

*Coach Donny’s Haikyuu reaction gets immediately blocked by KZbin.* “A high, high wall stands in front of me, blocking my way.”

[@jasonnguyen9994]

LOL UNDERRATEDD

[@jasonnguyen9994]

@@ElevateYourselfOfficial loll

[@Minej_Mosuris]

GG

[@surrend5173]

@@ElevateYourselfOfficial LOL

[@Sunflower0yz]

* insert aot theme tune here *

[@fyeelessarndra3392]

"Even though he might be the villain, I like him already.." In Haikyuu, there's no such thing as a "villain"...there's rivals, competition, opposing teams, but NO villains...and I weep with joy for that...#wholesome

[@zachariahtate8261]

*Toru Oikawa would like to know your location

[@Kumar-ez2zm]

@@zachariahtate8261 dude you gotta read the manga if you think he is a villain.

[@zachariahtate8261]

@@Kumar-ez2zm I'm aware he's not a villain, imo he's the closest we've got to a villain in the anime.

[@MarsellaFyngold]

Yeah, there's a lot of antagonists but no villains. And who the antagonist is changes depending who's story we're looking at so we get a very fair, almost complete/balanced perspective.

[@markmiller1507]

Some people aspire to be oikawa.... I may be one of those people

[@rajkesunmayanglambam3304]

"Kageyama might not be the villain" There's no villain in Haikyuu that's why I love it Just healthy competitive sports and players

[@lanadelreyfan123]

he never said that he said "even tho he might be the villan i actually kinda like him already" and he never said kageyama is the villan he said might 😬

[@Ddrumzzz12]

If Kageyama is a villain, Hinata would probably be the biggest villain lololol I mean, he pulls his team by his speed and some struggle with it, even kageyama lol

[@3ffervescent63]

iTs JuSt A vOlLeYbAlL aNiMe WhAt CoUlD gO wRoNg??

[@rajkesunmayanglambam3304]

@@lanadelreyfan123 I know, I didn't say he said there is a villain

[@andreaskarlsson5251]

@@Ddrumzzz12 Yeah but Hinata also knows when to take it easy more so than the rest of the team, as he has proved!

[@AzooJailBirb]

The best part about this anime is that there's no superpowers or anything. Everything including the wings are all just symbolism and it really hits hard at some scenes.

[@ruiii8494]

People often say volleyball is one of the most emotional sports out there. The realism of Haikyu and the symbolism of it is what hooks most people into the series.

[@sofiellangit]

@@ruiii8494 yesss!!!!

[@marikothecheetah9342]

@@ruiii8494 I always am very enthusiastic when watching it. It makes you bite the nails, scream with joy, drop your jaw in awe, makes you down in the dumps after a loss. This sport has everything to it and is the most cooperation based sport ever. You just cannot play this sport alone and everyone is equally important.

[@marikothecheetah9342]

@Oliver Chu true. But this is dramatisation. The more technical anime like Baby Steps did not become so popular despite having great characters, good story and that incredible realistic approach to tennis. The same thing could be said about Kaze ga tsuyoku fuiteiru (Run with the wind). Both technical, nothing dramatic, not as popular as Haikyuu.

[@MesmerSerpent]

I mean... Saying there is "no super powers" is a bit of a stretch, there is unrealistic stuff that can be considered super powers since the characters do them like they're nothing

[@jasonnguyen9994]

Coach I dare u to watch the entire series

[@Wayzerr]

YES!!

[@sasukeuchiha-ke7ny]

And react of course

[@wengchungzee9802]

I think he's gonna finish it after watching first episode

[@tomson_smg1256]

With us

[@jasonnguyen9994]

@@tomson_smg1256 mhm

[@akiro-3655]

"They even threw in a left-hander." Me: laughs in Ushiwaka

[@anglemoondemon3902]

Lol my dumbass took to long realizing who it was referring to lol 😆 slow af

[@andreaskarlsson5251]

@@GnarlyLucky Agreed!

[@charlie-vp2kh]

no cause that’s exactly what I did-

[@Grateful.knits99]

Left five!

[@mungelomwaangasikateyo376]

*nods in Ushiwaka

[@zafriabdhalim277]

You will smile, you will laugh, you will get emotional, you will get so so hyped and you will cry. Haikyuu is the best sport anime for me. Annoyed with some of the replies. Haikyuu is the best sport anime FOR ME, if it’s not for u, it’s totally fine there’s no need to judge my opinion lol

[@020jaxie9]

For all of us

[@zorouchiha4183]

Nah ping pong is better but very close

[@020jaxie9]

@@zorouchiha4183 well i never tride that but maybi i will soon

[@albertcat9668]

I couldnt agree more

[@zorouchiha4183]

Kechnation Kruiskade yeah you should definetly try it

[@mf_lucielangelo]

there aren't villains in this show, you're gonna love every single character in haikyuu. And even cheer the rivals instead of the protagonist's team sometimes that's how wonderful this show is

[@seanandrews5329]

Naa I always go for karasuno I’m basic

[@gwiboonie]

nohebi has entered the chat

[@kanekaiiishoyo3378]

Yes it's cool, every Team have good characters

[@kaerenmi2143]

wait till he gets to aobajosi lmao

[@user-f0r3shad0wingR4coon]

Even shitty- Oikawa

[@Sugugus_421]

Man, an experienced volleyball player who's a hitter despite being short and ALSO an art teacher who's able to appreciate the animation ? You're a godsent reactor for this series lol

[@resdaman1]

“One of my biggest pet peeves is when a player gives up on a ball before they even try and get it” I think you’re going to LOVE their Libero then!

[@mercysnowden6130]

YAAAAAS! Nishinoya is great!!

[@_ray_4]

Yesssssss! I love all the characters but Noya will always be my favorite! 🧡

[@ARMYALEX1869]

@@_ray_4 for me it's tsukishima XD

[@racoon_in_ankhmorpork]

Nishinoya is SUCH a blessing! But when he said that, I also thought of that scene where Hinata does an amazing save and jump-pushes off the wall like spiderman to get back. That, Noya’s foot save and the one where Noya tilts his head to avoid touching the ball because he realized it’d be out... those are some of my favourite scenes in the entire anime (if you even know what I’m talking about, I’m shit at explaining things 😂)

[@_ray_4]

Tam Bek I understood everything that you said, I know all the Noya’s scenes like the palm of my hand 🧡

[@TheOrangeblorange]

I think one of the reason why haikyuu is so popular is that there really isn’t a villain in the series. Just like in real life, the other teams are just goals for you to overcome and move forward from and along the way you grow to learn more about them and the relationships they form. It’s just really positive and motivational. And some of the characters struggles are really relatable!

[@shelleyhatch6434]

If slice of life was shonen

[@mia-tu9vy]

yea its like i dont even dislike the opposing teams either sometimes i even route for them (rarely)

[@danieltroche6019]

You feel the thrill of victory and the agony of defeat. You enjoy the variety of characters and how they all clash but make it happen to be able to win. And the humbling of when the other team is defeated and how it effects them emotionally.

[@williamthekiller7219]

That's sport anime

[@sukoichitokido7562]

All sport anime is like that but the new generation best anime is haikyuu but ippo is unbeatable and Slam dunk simce they are the one who revived and give justice on sport anime since back then shounen anime until now shounen is the most famous genre on anime world

[@absolutlyrandomn]

"I really like this guy!" my kageyama stan ass, in tears: ME TOO SIR

[@gusterazi7665]

ME TOO 👁💧👄👁

[@dr.bhupendas7702]

Me too 👁👄👁

[@celinasbasiic]

ME TOO

[@miboko9101]

ME TOO!!

[@aomines.]

Me too and I’m 👁💧👄💧👁 just... yes

[@Werflow]

About Hinata's hair being orange: Aside from the fact that most notable characters in an anime have different hair colors to be more distinguishable, Hinata's name is a derivation of "Sun" and has the role of "decoy" on top of his bright and colorful personality. So, I think it all compounds into his hair reflecting a bright, distracting, unique and 'Sunny' personality

[@seanandrews5329]

Indeed

[@camc1057]

You said that about notables characters having distinguishable features and my mind went back to bnh, where if you showed it to someone who didn’t know it, literally anyone in class 1-A could be the main character lmao

[@Werflow]

@@camc1057 notable character isnt the same as main character

[@jasonnguyen9994]

In one episode yachi said that the "hi" in hinata means sun

[@Usoda_]

Kageyama's "kage" should also mean something.

[@dcscorch969]

The creator played volleyball that's how he knows so much about it

[@marikothecheetah9342]

Indeed

[@sasukeuchiha-ke7ny]

He also worked as a coach

[@johnsambilad573]

furudate's a girl though, no?

[@UltimatePower01]

john sambilad no, male

[@marikothecheetah9342]

@@johnsambilad573 It never has been determined whether it's him or her.

[@imasoloplayer3820]

it’s not just me right but this is actually a high grade reaction

[@Meraidd]

not just you! it was enjoyable, he seems familiar with anime in general which helps. But I think most of it is that he's just intelligent and understands what's going on and that's honestly refreshing :D

[@niahenida]

Sadly most of the reactions have more than 35 minutes, I mean I'm that broke😂

[@evilpufferfish198]

Yessss yesss yesss. He's not just watching it, or give a lazy comment, or just saying how great it was or bad it was, he's actually reacting to it.

[@thegreatking6599]

It’s a long reaction with some simple yet knowledgeable, it feels refreshing from other reactors. I never knew i would watch a reaction video that’s more than 35 minutes, which is quite amazing.

[@shadowzero3673]

Definitely a great reaction!

[@reaperandyel]

His name is Shoyo Hinata, people call him Hinata and closed friends call him Shoyo or just Sho.

[@Boki_86]

@Alicja Szymańska how is this important?

[@Gabriel-lu5ro]

@@Boki_86 cause that what asian ppl do, pretty sure they only call ppl by there first name if their close with them, then every one else calls them by there last names

[@iconic410]

Sho-chan/Sho-kun too

[@stephyedits1649]

IndominusBlade Don’t stereotype Asian people to Japanese/Korean/Chinese only. Im an asian and i legit got confused when Japanese people call each other by last names and depending on the closeness its either kun or san. But other Asian countries call each other by their first names :>

[@Gabriel-lu5ro]

Stephy Edits Lol sry my bad, I actually thought that was the truth but if u say it isn’t I’ll believe u

[@randomamerican5065]

“I like that guy who is just rubbing his hands together near his crotch....he is definitely nervous” I haven’t laughed so hard in a while until I heard that

[@mercysnowden6130]

Oh my gosh, S A M E!!! I bursted out laughing!

[@we4therreport]

timestamp?

[@squschimochi]

@@we4therreport 5:30

[@randomamerican5065]

@colorlessflowerr 5:27

[@chisqueiro]

8:41 him: 'this is a good leader' me: ....yeah, about that

[@aiyiedufreaqoe4762]

The author did play volleyball during their school days, hence the accuracy

[@branddransnothing]

No wonder! The moves feel so realistic. My favourite is when they bounce the ball before serving, it looks so realistic when it bounces!

[@branddransnothing]

@iiKhezzeahii I've actually seen pictures and damnn, it looks sad and lonely without people in it

[@11superawesomepandas]

Everyone: *excited Donny is finally watching Haikyuu Donny: "Now it's officially an anime because we've got some poop problems."

[@jasonnguyen9994]

Lol

[@Murkrust]

hah yeah, what did people expect I wonder.

[@malice69420]

🤣

[@XRayC4]

"I don't know why he has orange hair" *Laughs in anime main character*

[@nadiriskenderov4309]

BRUH I WAS GOING TO COMMENT THE EXACT SAME THING💀💀💀💀💀💀

[@MekhiTheOne]

*Laughs in cringey comment*

[@cecile746]

@@MekhiTheOne *Laughs in stfu*

[@caitlincarrington281]

@@cecile746 *laughs in why you mad*

[@cecile746]

@@caitlincarrington281 *Laughs in idk anymore prob because “cringe comment” is rude*

[@PrimarchRoboleonFrenchyman]

Funny fact: Volleyball Highschool was declining for years in japan till the release of Haikyuu

[@cringevides521]

Wait really?!

[@hendrayudhapratama]

just like how basketball became popular in japan because of slamdunk, at least thats what i heard

[@thegreatking6599]

That’s true, and when Haikyuu released, it had a surge of Volleyball High School Players

[@bzzztbzzzt2428]

I mean from what I understand is that baseball is the most popular in Japan

[@oldaccount2470]

It's like Daichi said in the second episode when Kiyoko gave him the sign up sheet, "Man, didn't we use to get more of these?"

[@MA-yu2ss]

On first glance I thought “Meh a volleyball anime” but after finally watching it it’s honestly one of the best and most inspiring animes I’ve watched. The manga is great too.

[@sj-wn3vk]

Agreed

[@Code-xo7oe]

true!

[@akyIith]

STORY OF MY LIFE

[@elkanjulian1037]

Rip to the manga

[@bonkbug8984]

the manga really hits different

[@shahrukhsyed6827]

He said “You can’t pick and choose when you’re gonna try harder. It has to be a habit, not a choice.” Goddam that’s the realest thing I’ve heard in a minute

[@chelseaisntkool101]

He should make this into a series of him watching the episodes cuz I would like to see his reactions to some awesome spikes and sets I saw in the anime further on in the anime

[@sheepguyorsomethingidk5496]

Me too..

[@lumauve7807]

Same here!

[@veroaramicn48]

Exactly!! Wanna see him reacting to Oikawa!!!

[@pumpkingamebox]

Minus Tempo, what how he will react to that? lol

[@ramoncastro4737]

@@pumpkingamebox he'll analyze the crap out of minus tempo lol

[@loganmenna2318]

I love how Haiykuu literally revived volleyball in Japan. Before the manga and web novels the sport was actually losing interest and players in the thousands and this one anime revitalized it. And honestly the anime is amazing.

[@kilian-one-l]

It actually brought a huge amount of people to the sport twice. The was one big wave of people joining with the popularity of the manga, and then another when the anime came out.

[@BlademanZX]

I don't think you're wrong/lying but do either of y'all have a source? I'd love to share it

[@winamalia7857]

@@BlademanZX I leave a comment just in case they replied to your comment. I want to know as well. If that's true, that is super dope!

[@MrPatrickbuit]

4 people from my team in college play volleyball because of Haikyuu. That's almost 25%.

[@aniflowers1998]

@@BlademanZX the best I can over right now is this reddit post featuring the statistic shown in an NHK documentary discussing Haikyuus impact on japans volleyball www.reddit.com/r/haikyuu/comments/5cqedf/stats_from_nhk_documentary_the_impact_haikyuu_has/ (I hope the link works. I never actually shared a link in KZbin before)

[@mugiwara7116]

I love how accurate this show is from an athlete's perspective. Hinata's playstyle is exactly how I play. I'm short (5'5") but I'm the fastest on the team and I rely on my hops and reflexes in order to compete against my friends who are 6 feet tall. I honestly wonder if the writer was a player with that exact same skill set because of how good he captures Hinata's epic moments

[@humanityyy]

@@qui1010 hops = jumps

[@audreym3908]

The mangaka was a middle blocker in hs I think. Saw it in a comment in another video and thought it was pretty cool.

[@drbearofair6675]

When the anime was released volleyball as a sport in japan was slowly declining in popularity but when the manga/anime came out it started to get more traction

[@baifokru6362]

Yes! I was searching if this was commented, I really admire Furudate for inspiring a lot of people, including me haha

[@jasonnguyen9994]

Mhm

[@jasonnguyen9994]

Many players came from haikyuu

[@CoolDBG]

actually? That's so cool

[@AkiraN19]

I know right! I was thinking about it when the teacher told Hinata that the club slowly lost members until it disbanded. Furudate was actually able to stop a lot of volleyball clubs from that happening and that's incredible!

[@ebkk]

"Jogging is not a good way to train in volleyball" *LAUGHS IN USHIJIMA.* Edit // Thanks for all the likes

[@tooruzxy4464]

ANIMEFLOOF and hinata be leik: JAPAAANNN?!😲

[@kaerenmi2143]

*laughs in kageyama and hinata following ushijima*

[@user-f0r3shad0wingR4coon]

*laughs in "I have nothing else to say but I'm just here because I'm lonely"*

[@susanazra9059]

@@user-f0r3shad0wingR4coon laughs in "i can relate"

[@teenagegalsify]

laughs in crows sounding ahOka ahOka ahOka

[@nurbrianneanupol7722]

the author, Furudate, revealed that they used to play as middle blocker back in high school. That's why haikyuu is very realistic.

[@chichai_archive]

They actually did a survey in Japanese schools that there’s a high increase of highschool volley ball players in their club or something like that becuase Haikyuu showed it perfectly why it is an awesome sport, for we anyway-I’m not a sporty person but after watching this show, it makes me want to play it So I’ll be waiting for your episode 2 reaction

[@iamconfused1997]

THIS MAN IS AN ART TEACHER WHATTTTTT VOLLEYBALL AND ART MY FAVORITE

[@marikothecheetah9342]

Hah I'm doing my own VB story and have a whole sketchbook of characters, scenes etc... :p doing two favourite things of mine. :)

[@sevanie1181]

SAME I LOVE BOTH-

[@jalloham1219]

the actual reason why donny hasn't doing haikyuu reactions: *he actually made haikyuu*

[@Scarlettifity]

@@ElevateYourselfOfficial You're basically the same as the author of Haikyu, coach! Haha. He really loves volleyball but he is a mangaka :D

[@_ray_4]

Reminds me of Furudate Sensei

[@ysabellq]

6:48 “I don’t know why the main character has orange hair...” That’s the anime protagonist syndrome.

[@jasonnguyen9994]

If this was commented earlier you'd have so many likes rn

[@dvdert6]

There’s something special about this anime that someone like me, who doesn’t watch sports especially volleyball goes out of my way to research the rules of playing in a official match 🤣

[@jasonnguyen9994]

I played vball before haikyuu lol so I already loved it

[@unwrittensys]

I think he’s really going to like meeting Date Tech.

[@mercysnowden6130]

Yeah same!

[@gerdanbombales]

Hey Kenma,why dont you promote Nekoma?😂

[@unwrittensys]

Kenma Kozume lmao!!!! hello other me

[@_helvetixa]

Not only is he a volley ball coach, but also an art teacher so he can appreciate the amazing animation of haikyuu Lolol XD

[@TimoKanal]

What I was thinking too!! What an amazing combo! 😄

[@ye-junixox1859]

him to kags(kageyama): he's already admiring hinata.. fandom,sipping tea: yeah haha... *that's what we said.*

[@xisheneleven]

i know what u mean 😏✨

[@choclitud]

"They're just friends who love volleyball" They said KageHina shippers: **sips tea**

[@jasonnguyen9994]

Lol

[@psalm8306]

I'm sipping tea with you guys

[@ye-junixox1859]

@@psalm8306 It's very HOT isn't it-

[@adriantamayo2794]

EYYY... never expect the guy who taught me how to play volleyball and corrected all my mistakes watched one of my favorite anime HAIKYUU!! :000 XD

[@Bonkyk]

Lmao

[@chazzanimatez2337]

@Alicja Szymańska Stfu

[@ArlanKels]

Yeah it's also nice to see just how accurate to reality the show is. Between Haikyuu and Baby Steps the anime/manga sports are moving away from the supernatural insanity of the past.

[@KcArmada]

You can't pick or choose when you're gonna try hard. It has to be a habit, not a choice. That line has power!

[@Schosuke]

Haikyuu actually spiked the volleyball popularity in schools in Japan drastically..they though it was a dying sport in Japan or so i heard until i think the 1st anime season kicked off..or was it the beginning of the manga..not sure!! Love Haikyuu so much and i never played volleyball..i just think it speaks to real life and not just sports or volleyball the way the story and characters are written! Great video as well..YES the animation is amazing...you' ll see a just in quality from season 1 to 2 and 3 and 4 just keep on bringing it!! glad you liked it!

[@TheBacontarian]

Maybe for boys? Boys vball in US is alot smaller than girls too. In Japan there are dedicated stores to vball shoes. I know Japanese people that moved here to US and formed multiple all japanese teams

[@Schosuke]

@@TheBacontarian aah wow cool man..yeah i was saying that boys vball in Japan was getting less and less kids until 2012 that the manga serialized in jump and and started rising but escalated a lot in 2014 when the anime aired its 1st season...for more info if you watch mother's basement video "What's so great about Haikyuu!!" its in the first 5 minutes for sure..theres sits in there

[@andrewwall4250]

I’d never paid attention to Volleyball before I started watching Haikyuu four years ago. Now it’s my favourite show, I’m obsessed with the sport, and play it casually. It also inspired me to get more fit and work out more. One of my favourite things is the feeling of accomplishment I get from noticing an increase in my vertical jump height. My favourite position is Setter and I hope to one day be good enough to play the position full time in a proper team, in an actual competition.

[@sagarpatel1229]

Same bro

[@dschermo5962]

ye same here

[@jasonnguyen9994]

I played volleyball before I found out about haikyuu and yea its so satisfying when ur jump increases it just feels so good

[@marikothecheetah9342]

I also like setter's position. It's one of the most demanding ones but often overlooked because spikers are flashier. My second favourite is libero for the same reasons. You'd think it's easy because you only receive and go for rebounds etc. but you need to be agile, quick and withstand balls with attack speed of roughly 100 km per hour. Gosh I love volleyball.

[@TheBacontarian]

Good to learn all positions so you can play doubles, getting four friends together to play is easier than getting 12 lol

[@lawfulhusbands]

Me to Coach Donny: *You should have come to Shiratorizawa*

[@averybishop1568]

"I know volleyball in Japan is really popular." When Haikyuu was first publishing, high school volleyball participation was at an all-time low until rates soared once kids got into the series.

[@zaym3764]

Fr when the manga released ,highschool students playing volleyball in japan went up ,by a lot

[@bluedoris6384]

Omg that’s fucking precious

[@graceyang9022]

10:48 “That’s a good coach” 😭😭😭 I love how he pays attention to what the coach says, all aspects of the sport are important

[@sunnysideup4079]

The fact that he wasn't a good coach at all makes it very ironic.

[@Nunelii]

Yeah he obviously wasn’t a good coach sorry 😐

[@graceyang9022]

I didn’t say the Kitaiichi coach was a good coach, just that it’s a comment you don’t normally hear. Plus, it’s nice to hear the perspective of a real coach

[@Nunelii]

Grace Yang yeah he gives attention to the details and that’s very nice (I really think he would wholeheartedly enjoy the show) but it pains me because if only he knew kitagawa coach is probably one of the worst person in Haikyu 😭

[@nurbrianneanupol7722]

I love how you appreciate Kageyama! From the way you said how he's skillful and attentive though seen as someone who is aggressive, well it's not his fault he had this facade and people just tend to dismiss him as mean or rude when he's actually not :( I'm glad you acknowledge him!

[@vitaaeris]

The main character’s name is Hinata Shoyo, with Shoyo being his first name but usually in Japan people are called by their second name (first name is more for family and close/childhood friends), the other guy is called Kageyama Tobio Actually the author of haikyuu played volleyball himself during high school as a middle blocker, once in an interview he said that he truly loved the sport and since he couldn’t make it a living and pursue it after school he wished to share his love for it through this manga / anime. Last thing: Haikyuu had a HUGE impact in Japan, actual real volleyball got a lot more popular and schools’ clubs bigger and bigger and I think it’s amazing to see :) Ps, Haikyuu in Japanese means volleyball! Lovely reaction, thank you!

[@bkdgbasura]

So big that Argentina put a character on the roster!

[@abhishekbora2145]

Donny:"villians in anime wear dark colours usually" . . . . Me: This anime has no villians....

[@jofurgames5779]

Abhishek Bora karasuno be there: wait we got some black unifomr

[@averagechannelname9969]

I'm on episode 13 of season 2 and the one person I thought was a villain I was told wasn't soooooooo yeah I gotta agree

[@Arsonistmichy]

WHAT ABOUT BULLIES THOSE ARE THE VILLAINS

[@nyroccoryn]

The villain is the floor :P

[@averagechannelname9969]

@@nyroccoryn i mean you aren't wrong

[@shashaley]

Watching Haikyuu is the thing I can proudly bragged about. I'm so proud that I followed Haikyuu when it first came out. I always remember it watching with my uncles every weekends after doing my homeworks. We literally wait for the subtitles updated. And it was literally crazy that time because I always remembering the times I'm the only one who knows haikyuu in my class and I was grade 5 that time. But now, it's quite fascinating seeing others discovering and fangirl/boy-ing over it, but at the same time quite disappointing that others just watching it because it became a trend. Hahahahaha but it's alright, Haikyuu deserves the fame.

[@MGPLeo]

Same it really does I’m proud that the anime got this far it was the best thing that happened to me

[@sherryillk]

If we’re going to go there, some of us were reading the manga before it even got an adaptation.

[@cringevides521]

I just started watching Haikyu because me and my older brother both love animes. Its such a good anime i actually recomended it to my friend (likes anime aswell).

[@tina-bu4uk]

i see you are a nctzen and a haikyuu fan, you are a person of culture i see.

[@3lastname390]

We already have plenty of reactors. Coach, it's your knowledge of the game, insight, and real connection with what their doing that gonna make this interesting.

[@abdullahaposaga9344]

Definitely, There's also Otaku-desune the volleyball player reacting to haikyuu... And she gets the views, must be because of her knowledge with volleyball. So i think that this volleyball coach reacting will pop off too

[@3lastname390]

@@abdullahaposaga9344 I like her, she has a real passion for vball, and she explained things like Hinata does 😁. Just from watching this, you can tell Coach has that competitive drive, his pet peeves are so gonna dish out deeper insight with certain characters, and he is currently the reactor with the deepest volleyball knowledge. Just look at his videos. Haiyuu and Coach are tailer made for each other. For someone who is this dictated to the game, he's gonna love Haiyuu. Once he realized that he gonna stand out by being himself, instead of comparing himself to other reactors, he's gonna blow up. Coach you're confirming the legitimacy in vball for us in Haiyuu. That something most reactors can't. Their reacting, you live thru this stuff. Just do u, then tie in some of the stuff in Haiyuu to your other videos for them views 😆

[@CabraCheese]

the moment that we waited for so long has come!

[@ancientone.mp4585]

Totally

[@dmon2858]

Frfr

[@jasonnguyen9994]

Yess

[@kyotoag3318]

I couldnt relate a to a comment more

[@redspot1012]

Yes

[@christopheralbert4375]

THIS is the type of reaction that all of reaction channels should strive to be. Not only does he constantly reacts, he also gives insight that actually takes away from the show. Great video

[@chahed2517]

This guy reminds me of Daichi

[@weenmaster8000]

daichi mixed with asahi

[@chahed2517]

@@weenmaster8000 OMG YES

[@redmwah]

@@weenmaster8000 your username- 💀💀💀

[@Loonaurtheworld]

Except he's not dead, not like Daichi 👁️👄👁️

[@alessharu3634]

@@Loonaurtheworld JAILLLL

[@a.s4269]

Coach Donny: They even threw in a left handed Me: Little do you know....

[@ComettheNightFury]

You have a cow island to look forward to

[@nehalkakroda8381]

*ushijima has entered the chat* 👀

[@dongariyelle]

@Alesha Senior, Senpai, little do they know about the left-handedness, right? *sips tea*

[@svaybay]

I THOUGHT THAT TOO- HAHAHAHA So excited to see his reaction about how they were struggling at the beginning of season 3 HAHAHA

[@dongariyelle]

@@svaybay IKR?! LOL

[@AshtailFoxclaw]

It's so much fun coming back to this episode after we've reached season 3, just to see where we started, and I completely forgot how amazing it was that Coach immediately identified with the show. From the shoes to the hardwood floor. It was immediate and very impactful to watch Donny identify with everything as new and experienced player, as coach and artist. I love this reaction so much!

[@Lucset08]

Something about this anime is that there’s no actual villain. Eventually you ended up liking every member and every team, even if it’s the rival one.

[@fatimaalmheiri408]

TRUUU except i cant get myself to like tendo

[@aoifekeane2226]

@@fatimaalmheiri408 wait whattttttt! tendo is one of my favs i love him sm

[@user-ih8cx8il9w]

@@fatimaalmheiri408 wait you don’t like tendou 😭 Aw man

[@kyak9089]

@@user-ih8cx8il9w i used to think tendou was literal satan (and still do), but his personality is lovable too, so im neutral lol

[@rhi6284]

@fatima al mheiri whaaaat, i love tendou hes so cool

[@sweneylim8392]

litteraly me after watching haikyu: I wanna be a volleyball player

[@thumbsup5524]

literally me after watching haikyu: I already play volleyball but now i wanna play even more

[@roninbelle804]

just getting back here after watching coach's reaction of the final episode of season 4. can't believe it's been this long!

[@julianr8544]

Same here. It's been a fun journey these past few years.

[@TheAlkez]

"You can't pick and choose when you're gonna try hard, it has to be a habit not a choice". Excellently said. This is the first video of yours I've seen but I loved the commentary. It was so much more enjoyable for me than those over the top reaction reaction videos that are so common on KZbin. You're clearly intelligent, and your background in both volleyball and art made hearing your thoughts throughout the episode very interesting. I'm looking forward to seeing you watch episode 2.

[@alpa881]

Same!! Im an adult who watches anime, and loved Haikyu, I recently watched some videos on high school and professional volleyball in japan and was amazed at the lack of exaggeration, so it is really nice to see you confirm these things and to see someone who loves volleyball reacting to having representation in media, since its a less common sport in the us. Good job.

[@ayabaltazar]

"You're gonna get teased in the process of trying to be your best, as hinata is getting teased, but you gotta focus on your goals and block out what other people think." I love your commentary! Also, I know you think you're monotone and lifeless, but I don't think so! Your comments and insights are very wise and deep. They aren't forced enthusiasm too. I also like the fact that you comment on both the animation and the technicalities! Please keep these coming!

[@brendangregory6601]

This is actually one of my favorite reactions to this show because I never played volleyball but I’ve always wanted to play and I never understood why some of the players give up and stuff and he talks about that and how he hates players like that, I feel him so much on that

[@prathamhemlani1802]

Here before it’s deleted Btw the great thing about haikyuu is that there really isn’t a villain :)

[@jasonnguyen9994]

I dont think it'll be deleted

[@zefanyasupusepa8452]

I'm pretty sure ever character are basically like rivals

[@jasonnguyen9994]

@@zefanyasupusepa8452 yea and I love all the characters cuz there cool

[@wolfyakuza]

Why would it get deleted?

[@jasonnguyen9994]

@@wolfyakuza copyright

[@otsutsukiarts5006]

Now that you’ve started this, you have to finish it

[@chinoreyes5611]

That face in the background of the anime keeps getting me confused 😂😂

[@loveydovey9733]

There's absolutely nothing wrong with how "monotone" you sound! Not everyone needs to act like they've drunk ten gallons of Red Bull. I think your calm and level approach is what makes you shine best especially to older fans like me because you will focus on things that not many do for the anime, such as the body language and also the mindset these boys will express throughout the season. I feel like you've so much to teach us so I hope you will continue to do more! And as an ex volleyball player (I was mostly in the front as a "spiker" for my girls v-ball team in high school) I really respect with what you do and wish that I had a teammate like you growing up, maybe then I wouldn't have run away from the sport and quit playing it.

[@torico29a40]

I don't know about the animations, but as far as I remember, the author and artist of the manga was (or is?) a volleyball player themselves. Gotta say, I'm probably one of the few who didn't start watching volleyball with this anime as the basis. I first got into it when a random volleyball video made it into my KZbin-recommendations (it was some highlight video of japan vs canada during last year's world cup, the latter half of the 5th set with Yuji Nishida, who's pretty much exactly my age and height, serving six times in a row, winning the match in the process), it looked awesome and I wanted to try it out myself. Gotten to a sudden stop cause of this year's circumstances, but I'm looking forward to get into it more once I can. A friend of mine recommended this anime to me around half a year back. It's pretty cool! Also, I enjoyed your commentary and would like to see more! It's not about you hyping and stuff, it's just incredibly interesting to hear your stories about experiences you've made yourself as well as technical commentary.

[@torico29a40]

@@ElevateYourselfOfficial I see. I've never really tried basketball, apart from like two or three months during P.E. in school (which I actually kind of enjoyed, though). Speaking of which, this probably greatly varies throughout the world; how is physical education where you come from? In Germany, we always had a few months of some kind of sport, but never really got involved with anything. We also played volleyball for some time, but I injured my wrist at the start of it, so I only had like two weeks of volleyball-fun back then.

[@Explodingkittensss]

same haha

[@fifaalldayallnight]

Elevate Yourself Hi Coach! In the video you talked about how jogging is not a great way to get into shape for volleyball, could you maybe explain it further why it’s not good and what other ways there are to get fit for volleyball? I hope you never leave youtube coach because you’re such an amazing and helpful content creator that inspires and teaches people like me about volleyball with every video you post! Thanks for everything!

[@torico29a40]

​@@fifaalldayallnight It's probably because Volleyball isn't exactly about running and stuff. You're better off practicing jumping and training your legs for that, rather than running. I imagine sprinting might be somewhat useful though. You don't run around loads, but you have those short bursts withr esting time in between. TL;DR: Long-distance-running is just not a skill you need for volleyball.

[@Fredable]

Yep, the creator of the manga played volleyball in school as a middle blocker

[@samantha5486]

A volleyball coach/ art teacher. There is no one more qualified to critically reveiw Haikyuu than this guy.

[@Elbasura774]

The coach: this actually looks like real volleyball Hinata(1.60 and jumps like 300cms high or even more): exists The coach: 😞

[@joseluisgonzalezzuniga4887]

What the heck Do you even know what jumping 300 centimeters would look like?

[@tangerinesimp1175]

@@joseluisgonzalezzuniga4887 I think he mean vertical jump

[@joseluisgonzalezzuniga4887]

@@tangerinesimp1175 that doesn't make it possible at all either

[@joseluisgonzalezzuniga4887]

@Caption This I've also seen real volleyball games and some actually jump like that too

[@Elbasura774]

@@joseluisgonzalezzuniga4887 lmao it's a joke idec if it's not precise, if u can't get it then that's u bro

[@jkblnc5706]

PS. There is no 'main villain' here or whatsoever, They'll just be enemies in the game and after that they'll just be friends and all of that lmao

[@mizunagareboshi7443]

True I will even support all of them if I watch the nationals hahaha all of them are to precious to hate

[@itztotallynotskye3463]

WHY AM I CRYING LIKE I HAVEN'T SEEN THIS ALREADY 3 TIMES

[@tobiokags9110]

The jacket says “Karasuno Volleyball Club” or something along those lines *idontknowjapaneseitsjustanimeteachingmemorethanteachers*

[@peterhebden1557]

烏野高校排球部 = Karasuno High School Volleyball Club :) 烏野 Karasuno 高校 High School 排球 Volleyball (Normal term is バレーボール, but here this version is used, which is actually pronounced Haikyuu!) 部 Club/division

[@paulofeliciano1190]

@@peterhebden1557 nice explanation 😁😁😁😁

[@LeoSkyro]

@@peterhebden1557 and to add, the first character of Karasuno is 烏(karasu) which means 'crow'!

[@evernightdream676]

Coach says he likes Kageyama, me laughing cause the guy is socially inept af and we all love him for it xD

[@nisa9720]

What I really love abt this anime is that there’s no villain or whatsoever, just a bunch high sch kid’s journey, advanture and challenge each other moving towards their goal.

[@ekeltusi6537]

I can literally rewatch the whole anime while you are reacting to it.

[@Gaming_With_Elfie]

Quick note, the reason Hinata has orange hair is to show us he's a very energetic and upbeat character. Gotta love shows telling the viewer stuff about a character via color symbolism!

[@childofhermes]

I love that you’re saying everything Kageyama said and did was right lol 😂

[@sasukeuchiha-ke7ny]

Lol, this was deleted before, please dont get claimed this time.

[@jasonnguyen9994]

Mhm

[@sasukeuchiha-ke7ny]

@@ElevateYourselfOfficial i will, just keep them reactions coming :)

[@ox5053]

This is it! Given that this was your first reaction, I really like your style of commenting. You don't just watched and laughed. The way you talked I really like it. You might consider setting up Patreon just for this series if you plan on continuing this journey. I'll be there😉

[@endlessx2]

You probably need to edit to show the video down to less than 10min ... like other reactions vids

[@SappyNoypi]

Also not show any of the opening and closing credits especially the songs. Maybe mute it next time? That's the common thing I see from most reactors, they edit those out to avoid copyright claims I guess.

[@harshavardhan7080]

Entire haikyuu episodes gives goosebumps... It motivated me to paly volleyball😊

[@jasonnguyen9994]

Lol I played before I found about about haikyu

[@mascojr6710]

i feel the same !!

[@emmafulop6048]

same here, i’ve been playing by myself for 3 almost 4 months straight bc of haikyuu... and now i’m an intermediate!

[@jasonnguyen9994]

@@emmafulop6048 damn haikyuu does do a lot for the vball community like without it there wouldn't be as much players

[@emmafulop6048]

Jason Nguyen yeah, it’s very motivational

[@johnlola9669]

first of all, when I watch this reaction, I love the movement of his eyes 🤣 it shows he truly pay attention to everything on the screen ❤️🤍❤️ pls do more! I love your reaction, Coach

[@Scarlettifity]

THE WAY THAT COACH'S REACTION IS ALREADY CALLING OUT A LOT OF FUTURE EVENTS IM SCREAMIN But also i would like to say, your reaction is very appreciated, because you actually add a lot of information and value into what you are reacting. Really interested in all your thoughts for the future games! ALSO, HAHA SO AWESOME THAT YOU ARE A KAGEYAMA STAN TOO BUT LIVING HINATA'S LIFE HAHA AMAZING!

[@pampiiii]

when I saw "Volleyball coach reacts. . . ." didn't need to finish reading it. I already knew it's a Haikyuu reaction video. Great reaction video for a first timer. Bit annoyed at first for nitpicking minute details in animation, then you said you're an arts teacher, so that's why. LOL please finish the whole series! you gained one new subscriber today! Keep up the good work coach!

[@nicbajito]

For me was "Volleybal Coach.." meeh... then i readed "ElevateYourself" and i had to click it haha

[@LadyBloodOath]

Kageyama isn’t the villain he just isn’t good at social interaction

[@Ozloz]

Your saying it “Haiyku” like the poem it’s Haikyuu so pronounced “hi-Q”

[@juliogomez1984]

I had to scroll down too much to find this comment. How doesn't everyone cringe about this?!?!

[@jasonnguyen9994]

Isn't it like hike you

[@makolite]

The most terrible worst completely garbage CHANNEL I say it ha-igh-q-U (haik cuh u)

[@bandanabanana22]

Jason Nguyen it’s like “hi kyu”

[@user-f0r3shad0wingR4coon]

Why is this whole thing so cringy except the first reply to this comment

[@toshiro252]

17:04 Yes and no. The MC's name is Hinata Shoyo (or Shoyo Hinata if written in the western way) Hinata is his last name, while Shoyo is his first name. In Japan, people refer to others by their last name when they aren't close to each other, meeting for the first time, or simply out of respect and formalities, which is why the first years called him "Upperclassman Hinata" because he is an upperclassman to them and hence, the respect. The other 2 guys who are in the same year as Hinata, however, are close to him and hence call him by his first name, Shoyo or Sho (shortened version of his name). Calling people by their first name is considered to be a more intimate thing and a sign of close friendship, along with dropping honorifics (senpai, sama, san, kun, chan, etc.), but can also be seen as disrespect when that's how you call people from the get-go, especially towards seniors and elders. TL;DR Japanese people are all referred to by at least 2 names, depending on the relationship between who they are talking to and how formal they wish to be.

[@dk57nde23]

An art teacher and a volleyball player? This is going to be such an entertaining reaction series to watch.

[@LucasSouza-jf9jf]

This anime is a masterpiece. And i read somewhete that this anime has a really big impact in the volleyball interest in the schools in japan

[@angie3.517]

I am wayyy too short to be a hitter so I instead started practicing to become a libero. I was teased with stuff like, "Noodle arms! You'll break your bones even if you're a bench-warmer!" I hated it but I am gonna keep going and achieve my dream of becoming a libero for a real team!

[@wagkayongano5264]

(BRUHSAME) HECK YEAH LETS SHOW THOSE PUNKS

[@ericonelavancena9492]

I started out like that too but you will get used to receiving heavy hits as you progress. The key is to not give up and quit

[@ilaria1513]

Good luck, you can do it! 💪😠

[@angie3.517]

Thanks you guys! I won’t give up!!!! It’s funny how I’m getting more support online than I do in real life from people. But still thank you!!!!

[@lost_traveler1130]

You got this. I’m sorry to hear you’re facing this ordeal from other players. If you got a volleyball gym, utilize it. Practice everyday, and I’m sure you’ll be in line with the greatest.

[@darriusbeleiu1377]

Bro I literally love that his thought process through watching anime is so relatable lol

[@dzintarscj1955]

I just want him to see Oikawa jump serving! :D

[@marikothecheetah9342]

Uh, don't spoil the fun.

[@jacquelinetomboc294]

R.i.p. ball

[@sleepy_sensei3913]

Also bokutos rebound technique

[@WillieG-jh6jz]

And the best skill in the anime. ROLLLLLLING THUNDAAAAAAAA.... AGAIN!!!

[@sleepy_sensei3913]

@@WillieG-jh6jz also don't forget meat is god😂😂😂😂

[@mauramt1241]

I fuuuuuhhhcking screamed when I saw you were reacting to this, my dark past became a lot better when I first watched Haikyu and immediately started practicing volleyball with my friend who was good at it and ended up watching your channel to improve my technique, I cannot express the happiness I feel when I saw you were finally watching it, coach I sincerely hope you enjoy it and it brings you as much joy as it did to me! Cheers!

[@mmt8263]

Hey hey hey

[@moonlightc7729]

when he said the king I was like he doesn't like being called the king.

[@rakwraithraiser7315]

When I heard this I immediately I knew it was an insult because Kings can be tyrants

[@jomsviking5976]

I actually love these. Your commentary/ experience compensates for your "monotone" nature lol.

[@thorfinn8176]

27:22, you're welcome coach ☺️. btw I freaked out when I watched this

[@micah5409]

you were mentioned! :D thanks for making this video possible- in a way

[@HollyComstock15]

Just coming back to watch the first reaction for the 1 year anniversary (well, 1 week early). Let's get this party started!

[@patmonte8426]

And 6k more views to 1M!

[@nothyme7114]

Coach Donny: Theres probably gonna be a fart later The manga: *im aboutta ruin this man's entire career*

[@rovertgraphsten5503]

I don't read the manga, is the manga end?

[@nothyme7114]

@@rovertgraphsten5503 yea

[@xymphieandtheir9008lives]

🤣🤣🤣

[@xymphieandtheir9008lives]

@Karen luvs Jesus Dude!! Don't remind me🤧🤧

[@natsukikei5286]

Stop reminding me please I've been crying for the past months

[@kazutokim6468]

"once you lose, you can't stand on the court" more like "once you lose, you can't be on the court anymore." Yeah sometimes the sub translation gets ambiguous.

[@piyodechu]

Coach : "I noticed villains in anime wear dark colours" Karasuno : //black uniform// 😂😂 loved the reaction video coach!~☆ wish you'd react more to other haikyuu episodes💕

[@oldaccount2470]

I mean Karasuno is kinda like the villain to the other teams. Maybe the colour choice is to show that lol

[@nuhaakmel663]

they are navy blue with orange

[@oldaccount2470]

@@nuhaakmel663 pretty sure its black cos crows

[@nuhaakmel663]

@@oldaccount2470 it should be, but I ordered one its navy blue and the team is navy blue with orange but black would make more sense since the jackets are black

[@amandaperez662]

‘You can’t pick and choose when you’re going to try harder. It has to be a habit not a choice.’

[@ohworm8249]

you said you love the energy from volleyball fans in japan, wait till you hear the date tech school cheer! iconic 😆

[@Sami8s]

I like how his friends who play tennis and football basically only did well when they got to do things from their 'home sport', like a tennis serve, or literally kicking the ball. Nice lil' tidbit~