Volleyball Coach Reacts to HAIKYUU S4 E16 - Tanaka's breakthrough moment vs Inarizaki!

[@gachagenie]

The reason the girl says now she really knows for sure that she got got her heart broken, is because Tanaka told her the night before that his heart belonged to someone else. Initially after hearing that she was going to take her teammates advice and still continue pursuing Tanaka hoping that he'd fall in love with her, but after seeing his resolve during this set she was reminded of how earnest Tanaka's always been since he was a kid. So now she understands that since Tanaka told her he's in love with someone else that his emotions will not budge no matter how much she tries. So now she's 100% sure her heart was really broken

[@keitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii]

@@ElevateYourselfOfficial you'll gonna wait for some years for that, Coach. 😉😏

[@angelicaalvarez9696]

nhựt đoàn friend, please don’t spoil something like that!! It’ll ruin the surprise for Coach!!

[@gideoncheung8731]

@@nhutoan6071 please delete comment

[@lalchan]

@@nhutoan6071 why spoil things here? I mean that thing comes up in the final match of the manga and you just casually drop the fact here, hope coach doesn't see your reply...

[@Ella8i8]

@@nhutoan6071 Spoiler! Delete!

[@pulguinha682]

Tanaka's "I'm not the best at anything, sometimes I feel like I'm just average" speech is one of my favourite moments in Haikyuu, it's just so absurdly real and emotional and it's something I relate to at such a deep level it almost makes me cry. I know exactly how Tanaka feels, I feel like that myself a lot, and Tanaka sets me an example and gives me a goal to strive for, and it's just one of the many reasons I love Haikyuu with everything I've got

[@pulguinha682]

@@ElevateYourselfOfficial I like how he is struggling with something that everyone who has practiced something at a casula/serious amateur level has struggled with: this feeling that, no matter how much you trained you are still bad or average at best, because you are seeing the pros and they are much better than you, you are seeing some of your teammates and friends and they are absurdly talented and much better than you, nad you just feel like you are bad, while in reality, you are probably better than 90% of people

[@Noamalmoggg]

haikyu is FIRE, and the fandom is unbelievably positive

[@silsail]

@@pulguinha682 exactly. He feels average, but he's "average" in a team that made it to Nationals, beating some of the best players in the country

[@sleepy_sensei3913]

I cry everytime I watch it. Even now, just watching coach react to it. I'm no athlete. I'm a law student, but this scene resonates so well no matter who you are. Haikyuu may not be my fave anime, but this is my favourite scene in all of anime, tv series, movies, everything.

[@pulguinha682]

@@sleepy_sensei3913 as long as you do something and take jt seriously, you've probably felt the same as Tanaka. Especially if you are not at an elite level

[@theoacean]

I love how Bokuto has so much empathy for Tanaka that he actually feels his pain.

[@AllTheArtsy]

Spiker hive mind!!!!

[@Saintzel]

Bokuto is a neurotic empath + a minor

[@HexenkoeniginVonAngmar]

@@AllTheArtsy Yeah, some of them really do share a single brain cell.

[@jadonlam9912]

1. His back was an inspiration to his teammates 2. He defeated the block in front of him, not to mention his own mental block 3. He called for and spiked every ball, even when he doubted himself Ladies and gentlemen, Karasuno has another ace on its team!

[@ihtisyamhasan3128]

They really do. Im very touched

[@hashbrown9541]

The way of the ace *chef's kiss*

[@dannysea6980]

For sure, Tanaka has been supporting the team since the first time we met him, helping the first years and coming in clutch a bunch of times, this is one of my favorite episodes cause he gets his moment to shine and truly be noticed and appreciated by everyone

[@thatguyshaq7053]

@@dannysea6980 One of my favorite moments of this ep is that even the two dudes in the audience that were calling out his underperformance were hyped af to see him break out of it.

[@pixsaoul1494]

this is da way

[@liambrown3249]

This is probably my personal favourite moment in the Haikyuu anime so far. While Tsukki and other character moments were epic breakthroughs, Tanaka isn't hyper talented like Kageyama or an athletic freak like Hinata. His moment is an inspiration to all us who struggle with inadequacies. Whenever I feel down on myself and look at this scene it uplifts me in such a deep way.

[@liambrown3249]

That artistic scratchy line on the blockers hands is actually a key trait in the manga and can be literally fear inducing. National level blockers are no joke.

[@Futuro_]

@@liambrown3249 this happened to me a couple of months ago. I went back to this scene and it gave me a outlet to release all the pent up emotion.

[@alexsolosm]

@@ElevateYourselfOfficial A lot of shows always focuses on the hyper-talented people, but actually the characters that resonates with most people are the most ordinary ones. I too prefer to see how ordinary work hard to overcome the odds than see the talented characters get easy wins, regardless of how flashy they are.

[@melvinflores8957]

I also go back to this tanaka episode whenever I feel down. Most of us are Tanaka.

[@sharky8303]

This part was good, but my favorite part is coming up soon :)

[@mence5992]

When Tanaka was getting aimed by Oikawa and missing a lot of digs in season 1 Hinata wasn't sure of what should have said to him, because Tanaka always cheers up his teammates and so he wanted to help him out. This time Hinata did not lose a single second to cheer him up. Is a very important scene.

[@gamezone7299]

I loved how hinata's pure simple mindedness and not some great or motivating words that had the influence.. It just shows how refined the plot actually is

[@dannysea6980]

Omg, I never actually connected these moments in my head! Makes me appreciate Hinata here even more! Damn, Haikyuu!! really excels at making things come full circle and delivering the most satisfying payoffs!

[@johndominiquesacramento7293]

😯😮😮😮😮😮

[@tommoolenaar3901]

Never would have thought about this but glad I saw your comment! Not sure if it was planned by the author or not but a great moment anyway.

[@ChaoticSins]

Hey Coach! A fun little detail, but when Nishinoya took the ball from Tanaka it's b/c the team/Coach Ukai had already established a game plan that Nishinoya would be the one to receive any and all of Atsumu's serves if and when he is available to get it, and the others would know to back off and let him do that. And the reason why Tanaka thought he was lame was b/c he got so caught up in his head that he forgot that game plan (kinda can't blame the guy for it tho lol). It's a little detail that's in the manga that's strangely omitted from the anime, so it sometimes leads ppl to misunderstand that Nishinoya did Tanaka dirty. Tanaka is definitely one of those guys I can picture myself being friends with though!

[@TheHamburg1]

Very interesting to know, but I think they left it out in the anime on purpose. Probably so everyone would feel Tanakas doubts even more. I kinda like the plan with Nishinoya, but im happy they didn't take it to the anime imo. :)

[@tristenperez4751]

honestly though in highlevel play the bro will take anything he can just opens you up to more time to hit.

[@juanguerrero0941]

Which manga chapter is?

[@ImAviex]

@@TheHamburg1 Its way more deep that he called himself lame because he got wrapped up in his bad play and being targeted that he forgot the gameplan, than it is to think he calls himself lame just because Noya came and took the receive. It didn't add a single thing to the anime and while everyone is entitled to their opinion, that opinion is straight buns lmao

[@ChaoticSins]

@@TheHamburg1 Personally, I think they simply left it out to save on time & so it wouldn't disrupt the pacing lol but who knows? It's not a terribly important detail, either, so I get why they'd opt to simply leaving it out since the anime does a good job portraying Tanaka's inner struggle as the "average joe" which is the main goal of this episode, an explanation for every little thing isn't always needed. That's what the manga is for after all haha xD It's still a nice little detail to have tho :)

[@ghendao]

"My average self, do you have time to look down?" Such a great quote

[@Andres-bk4qu]

Tanaka's would be girlfriend's name is Kanoka. She's the ace of her school. Her school is the #1 seed and favorite to win nationals because they just recently won the last major tournament, the inter high, about 4 month ago. They are from the same prefecture as Karasuno so they are the female representatives for that area. They are basically the female version of Shiratorizawa because they have made it to nationals for the last 3 straight years

[@manueldelgado5336]

@@ElevateYourselfOfficial that’s what I’ve been asking for! That Furudate makes the next manga about a female team. Either her starting her first year, or others.

[@tintillor]

@@manueldelgado5336 Could also be about Hinata's sister.

[@ToSemIdeia841]

@@manueldelgado5336 I heard that Furudate would release a One-shot about Haikyuu for it's 10 year aniversary this year. So I can still dream about the girls team development... . . . . . . But it will probably focus on the future stuff, wich I'm not against

[@manueldelgado5336]

@@tintillor yep, would like that too of course, but that’s in case she really went with Volleyball

[@manueldelgado5336]

@@ToSemIdeia841 It would be great, but I also think it would be future. Since it’s actually closer to being up to date

[@kujiisz]

One of my favorite thing about this Arc is the 2 blue guys on side 32:48. In last episode you saw them making fun of Tanaka but then Tanaka slowly won them over as fans by showing his undying mental fortitude

[@keitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii]

I was about to comment this when I saw this. Yes, they're the ones laughing at Tanaka in the previous episode and now hype up on Tanaka! Also Coach, I think you misunderstood the first scene where Tanaka and his girlfriend wanna be met. It was a flashback after Karasuno won their first game, not the Inarizaki.

[@g.a.8661]

@@ElevateYourselfOfficial not only that, I would say even they get "own little arc", last episode they were making fun of Tanaka a bit, when he was not getting his plays, then in this episode they felt pain at Tanaka's line shot miss (16:10), and then they end up rooting for him (24:58) and celebrating his cross shot to win the set. In the end just shows that Tanaka's mental fortitude ends up winning over everyone. Not going to lie, ever since you said how much you liked Tanaka and related to him, I was expecting for your reaction to this episode. Tanaka's "never give up" attitude is just inspiring.

[@mstoic4472]

The guy in the audience is one of the players from the snake team that played Nekoma for the spot in Nationals. The lady i think is his gf, so kind of cute that it reminded Coach of his wife

[@james.ken_dama167]

Yee, it’s Daisho Suguru, vb captain of Nohebi Academy from the Land vs. Air OVA 👍

[@vanessa5637]

That lady is also the one that Kuroo references when they’re teasing each other right before a match and says something along the lines of “did you ever get over your gf dumping you? Think you can play this match?” 🤣

[@joshuaanthonyandrada876]

Tanaka's practicing that cut shot since he saw Bokuto doing it in camp way back in season 2

[@bbittercoffee]

It's great watching that episode after this one and seeing him do the movement, and ever since then, trying more and more (both in practice matches and in oficial ones) to do it and then finally be able to execute such a sharp shot.

[@Yummyburger69]

This is really what shook me the most when I first saw this scene. There are little details and nuggets since season 2 that hint at him practicing it, and to finally do it on such a huge stage in a clutch moment was incredible to see.

[@librarian4485]

i love that because it shows that they’ve all been trying to make progress with volleyball and it’s not just some sudden power up they gain in matches. You see these players and see how much they’ve worked to be in that court.

[@joekerr9892]

Fun Fact: Nishida of japan team's favorite player is Tanaka, and place tanaka as on his haikyuu's starting players along with wakatoshi and great king.

[@iwantasonlikeizuku8912]

i was about to comment that "that's the reason why Nishida of team japan really like Tanaka and he's his favorite player" until i saw your comment hahahaha

[@lornemalvo1661]

Who was wakatoshi though

[@iwantasonlikeizuku8912]

@@lornemalvo1661 ushijima

[@IamAnaEm]

So many of us can relate to Tanaka. Very few of us are special or talented, the majority is average by social standards. Having constant faith in you, a strong mental state, and determination to take put in the constant effort is what makes Tanaka special. The old saying "when you're down the only way is to stand and look up" works so well with this character. The Japanese sweets look really good.👍 I am amazed at the variety of treats in the package. When you have green tea, to balance the bitterness a sweet treat (wagashi) is offered with the tea. In Japan, the package is to be ripped not popped open because the ripping is easier for children and elders, and not so much force is needed. So next time, rip away with confidence those sweets packagings😂

[@skyefox]

The fact that he's been subtly working on that sharp cross since the halfway through season 2, and to see him finally pull it off in such a huge moment made me so happy.

[@TrianaNero]

"We really need Haikyuu with a girls' team" - gonna dream about that forever ;A;

[@ukiyoideas2215]

@@ElevateYourselfOfficial Not really , they just showed Hinata's sister all grown up on a Volleyball uniform but thats it.

[@the_hanburger]

@@ukiyoideas2215 Yeah, in the future manga chapters after season 4 we get to see Hinata's younger sister grown up and playing volleyball but we dont get any scenes or anything of her playing a full match.

[@bmak111]

@@ElevateYourselfOfficial there is a female volleyball anime called “Attacker You” and it was made in the 80’s. Not sure if it’s good or not. I’ve only ever seen a clip or two.

[@xayla]

@@ElevateYourselfOfficial Haikyuu the manga started in 2012 and was intended to and did end in the year 2020. Keep this in mind since the scenes you're seeing are meant to play out roughly in real time at the time the manga chapter would release. Since then, the author hasn't really done anything with the series. As of right now, there's no news on a potential spinoff with the different women's teams that we've seen throughout the series.

[@KoroftheSon]

@@ElevateYourselfOfficial Haikyuu is probably better to be left as it is. Keep in mind that the author drew the manga for 8 years (400+ chapters), so I would imagine they are probably not very keen to start another volleyball series, and Haikyuu isn't the type of story that needs a sequel either. Also, Furudate (the author) probably already used all of the good ideas they had in mind on Haikyuu, so a spin-off series would likely not be as well-thought out or as original.

[@iKrow-g]

Tanaka's arc is such an important reminder that even if you think you're a side/supporting character or may not be the best, you're still the main character in yours. study from him looking up to Asahi,Daichi, and Suga. to now the 3 on the bench looking up to Tanaka and thinking he's the best while he doesn't see himself as such in the team.

[@jonathanaldwinbinaday5415]

Coach, the Green-haired K-Pop watching at the stands was actually the one that Nekoma Beats on the OVA Land vs. Air. (Also, he's accompanied by his GF who also watched their game and finally understood why Green haired guy was so dedicated to the sport)

[@KK-ef1ow]

Up we go!

[@seekittycat]

One of my favorite episodes of all time. I always think "Hey average me, do you have time to be looking down like this? Just because you're average it doesn't give you the excuse to not try hard". Tanaka is one of my favorite characters what a straight up g.

[@dnkewlfe9043]

I really do love this episode, esp Kanoka's "I really did have my heart broken" bc she first felt special because of Tanaka, and although Tanaka went through a lot this episode thinking "I'm so average compared to Hinata/Kageyama/Nishinoya/etc." she saw what was special in him too. Even if they don't end up together, I feel like that the friendship they have is incredibly significant to the both of them. Btw coach, you don't have to memorize every team mentioned hahah. They'll show up more if they're important to the plot! Ty to you and the team for the content as always :)

[@pulguinha682]

That part about the beginner and the experienced player is something I feel a lot when watching Chess or Taekwondo with my dad. I will predict a move or comment on a mistake and my dad will either ask me why, or he will try suggesting something else and I have to argue and explain why that does or doesn't work and I really like these moements. It's when I can see that I'm not as bad as I think, because when I'm watching pros and barely following what they are doing or facing people my own level I'm struggling I always tend to think that I'm not that good or that I haven't improved that much. But than I talk with someone who actually hasn't practiced and is at the level I once was and I realize how far I've come. Another big one is when I reawatch some old chess games of mine or look at some old Taekwondo pictures and identify all the little mistakes I made and it just feels so good to know how much I've improved

[@faihashirin8547]

that's really amazing...😊...I am sure you will improve even further in the future..

[@Old_Soul_]

I've always loved Tanaka, he's always supportive and cheerful towards everyone. And this episode only made me love him more.

[@erict1628]

35:05 Tanaka told her earlier that he has his heart set on another girl, namely Shimizu. She has always known that Tanaka is honest and straight-forward. And also very persistent. In the flashbacks, it shows Tanaka telling her to hit the ball until she succeeded. After the sharp cut shot by Tanaka, she knew that Tanaka would never give up on what his heart is set on, namely Shimizu. That's why her heart is broken. She would not get Tanaka's love.

[@annametzler7419]

Did you notice that during Tanaka‘s hit, you can actually see the shadow of the blocker‘s hand on his face? Man, the attention to detail…

[@10Adarsh]

"But... My Average Self... Do you really have time to look down on yourself like that!?... LEFTUUUUUUUUUUHHHHHHHHH!!!!!...." I tear up every single time I watch this scene. The "hand"animation along with the background music score is something that touched me so deeply; Every single time I have a bad day, I go back to watch this scene to put my hand up and scream "LEFTUUUUUUUUUH"!

[@veralicious.]

Every single time I rewatch this scene, I cry.

[@sr7046]

The Editor is truly going all out. I just wanna show some appreciation for their hard work and hilarious creativity. Edited: grammar

[@JamesLightner]

thanks!! 😁

[@HarshReviews]

Been waiting on this one for a HOT minute. Legendary moment.

[@Yugurta85]

Off-topic, but I saw recently your Hirugami video and it was so good and poignant. Goosebumps listening a lesson I needed to hear this days. Thank you for your content (I'm refering to their Haikyuu analysis, if someone is interested), top tier. Definitely going to rewatch some of them. :D

[@evergarden8535]

Aw! Seeing that UMAI!!! in the end, when coach Donny was tasting that tea, makes me realize how much he'd LOVE Kimetsu no Yaiba's animation. I feel like Kanoka's line has already been explained, so I'll just take a minute to send my kudos to the amazing editor. Thanks for the lil' birds, and for the unforgettable image of Suga as a Disney princess... PRICELESS!!!

[@JamesLightner]

thank you 🙌 had to honor my flame boi rengoku 🔥

[@mikey._.33]

@@JamesLightner RIP flameboi

[@hokshii]

tanaka was such a super star in this episode! even those guys on the sidelines at 32:50 (volunteer staff or smth) who were making fun of tanaka a couple episodes ago got swept up in his energy/big moment that they were genuinely cheering him on!

[@ziggylarkdust]

Tanka's friend who is a girl ( didn't want to say girl friend ) says that Tanka has always been honest and straight forward and the night before he told her he had his heart set on another. She knows that if Tanaka liked her he would straight up say it like he does with Shimizu. She realizes again on the spot that he doesn't have feelings for her hence the heartbreak.

[@silnot8235]

man, you summed it up very wisely!! but he's name is Tanaka though haha

[@DoNothingCrazy]

The whole episode, the talk with the second years at the motel and the flashback of his first time seeing shimizu indicated that tanaka was never going to take an “easy route” or not follow his heart. Basically saying that despite shimizu giving no indication that she reciprocates his feelings he will still try to court her even when someone is clearly interested in him. Even at the end of the episode it kind of shows that the only person in the crowd who never doubted him was shimizu. Tall girl is heartbroken bc she realizes that him saying “his eyes are set on another” even with the hilarious circumstance and miscommunication was genuine and that she has no shot with him

[@jaylepus1008]

I'm probably late to the party, but this episode highlights and gives the full story behind the meaning of Ryu Tanaka's name. Tanaka is a common name, he is the everyman with the heart of a dragon (Ryu).

[@adeleedyrssen589]

I never thought I would hear coach say “forget about volleyball” 😂😂

[@joevexotic]

I think this is my all time favorite scene in Haikyuu. The amazing music with Tanaka's monologue, the art of him calling for the ball and the block coming up, and him finally nailing that sharp angle cut shot. Man it gets me everytime

[@yoshiarts2324]

Ever since watching this episode, I really wanted to express my insights and I think now is my chance. This episode spiked right into my heart, and I'm sure a lot of people would agree with me. I pretty much doubt myself a lot, but ever since watching this episode I felt a slow, but steady change where I slowly build up more confidence in myself which gave me more opportunities for exposure, to learn and to grow. This is one of those special moments where I cried hard, because I could really feel the struggle that Tanaka has been going through, and seeing him succeed, it just makes me feel happy, proud, and it makes me think that I could do the same. And together with your great insights and reactions, it made the experience ten times better! This scene hit hard the first time I watched it, but now it's hitting even harder and I feel like I could literally be at my 120% I aspire to be like Tanaka, to readily work hard and face my fears, doubts, and weaknesses, a lot to learn from this anime really. I still want to say a lot more but this is the best I can express (Sorry if I wrote such a long comment!) Thank you so much coach for the continuous effort and for those involved as well! I really learn a lot from you throughout these videos be it in life, art (I'm an aspiring artist so I really take note on what you say), and even if I have never played volleyball I would be very glad to try it out when I get the chance to! "What's lame isn't losing the match, it's to be scared of the match!" "But still, my average self, do you really have time to be looking down like that?" These quotes will stay with me as I grow. So for everyone out there, keep walking on your path straight ahead! It's hard but that's what makes success beautiful, work hard and opportunities will come.

[@ChingooOK]

This is my second time watching the this episode and I think the romance also highlights Tanaka's character cause if I got rejected in high school, I probably would have given up and go for some one else who I might "have a chance" with. But we see that Tanaka doesn't and he's not necessarily down in the dumps about it either

[@maverickjudd]

I just love this development of Tanaka. We have always seen how strong Tanaka is all their matches. He has that can do and never say die attitude. To see him struggle here is so grounding as well as inspiring.

[@CLGLazarus]

That scene has been hard for a lot of people to interpret at the end. My understanding of it is that she realizes Tanaka really does have someone else in mind (Shimizu). And while she as the old childhood friend (trope) is available and certainly worth Tanaka's time and affection, she's not his real goal. And she realizes again in that moment that Tanaka's always straightforward, honest, and runs bullheaded toward whatever his goals are, never settling for less even if it takes all of it out of him to get there. With that in mind, she understands that he'll never "settle" for her just because he "has a chance" as Ennoshita said. Because for Tanaka it's never been about having a chance. He's never had a chance. He makes chances for himself by trying harder, longer, and more persistently than anyone else. "As long as I keep trying, I can do it." My favorite line from this episode though is Shimizu at the end. "Tanaka usually makes it through okay." :D

[@0me4ek39]

I absolutely love how James knew what was going on in our heads when coach tried the green tea biscuit very close to the Mike…. A S M R !!! Nailed it James ✌️

[@JamesLightner]

💀💀🙌

[@noonlightsonata7565]

my fav part was when he called for the ball with an open hand with epic animation but hes showing a 5 and his number is also 5. so its like hes calling for himself

[@ushijimawakatoshi1429]

Tanaka is the type of person that's not easy to break. He has strong mental fortitude. He may find himself cornered at some point but he won't easily give up. Even if he did, he will still think of thr team not himself. And Daichi can hit. He's an outside hitter. He just like one of main pillars of Karasuno's defense.

[@mattituohimaa6070]

I love watching Haikyuu again with coaches commentery and reactions. I also pick up some things that I missed last time. I was amazed when Tanaka said "Once you fall, the only way to go is back up!" that just hit me really hard and was something that i needed to hear.

[@Blank100k]

Hey man, everyone messes up and if you take an ass beating at anything completive you will end up thinking "im not even good, im just average" but thats why we keep playing, because we all know we haven't hit our true potential yet, which is why many of us put in the work at every chance we have because we know there is always room to improve. Like Oikawa said "talent is something you make bloom, instinct is something you polish" No one is born amazing at anything, everyone has to work to become amazing and only then can you say you're talented.

[@Marrrrley]

What gets me the most is not only what many people have pointed out with Tanaka being such a relatable character and the negativity everyone fights every once in a while, but actually when he finally gets the kill, all the other second years just laugh at it since they never doubted Tanaka for a second, he had already proven himself to them time and time again, even though he didn't know or he didn't remember. Sometimes you're the one that treat yourself the harshest and demand the most from yourself and end up forgetting all of the grind to get to the point you are now, as the others didn't forget that even though Tanaka did... IDK, there's something really wholesome about that.

[@exzartwork]

Many pro athletes love Tanaka because they think Tanaka represents a real human and a real struggle of a volleyball player... Tanaka still the best support character in Haikyuu

[@kellogsbeast]

Tanaka's sharp-angled spike there is so goddamn satisfying. That's like two seasons in the making and it couldn't have come at a better time for Tanaka or Karasuno as a whole. 10/10. And Tanaka's wrong about one thing, he is #1 at something on the team; no one has more mental fortitude and tenacity!

[@Sleepscale]

There are a lot of episodes like this from season 4. Man. Brace your heart

[@icelplaygames]

this is my fav moment by my fav character, goosebumps!

[@JamesLightner]

I think people really relate to Tanaka the most because not all of us are a Hinata or Kageyama. This arc was just him being an absolute underdog, surpassing doubts of others and himself, and conquering a new skill. This episode inspires so much hope for us, and I LOVE rewatching it when I get down or stuck because it reminds me to keep going and work past whatever i'm going through. I also love how Kageyama fully trusts that Tanaka can overcome his rut. Tanaka is the og and his arc is just beautiful

[@bagbak7449]

18:50 baumkuchen is actually a german word which means tree cake. It get's its name because of its rings, which are reminiscent of tree rings. (it's originally a german snack, but it's very popular in japan. definitely one of my favourites)

[@gaijinpain]

There was this documentary on Tanaka, where it mentioned how Tanaka was always the one that had the toughest mental mindset out of all of his teammates, and we never really see him get depressed before this episode. I don't remember much about it now, but like Tanaka mentioned, he got depressed for a few seconds, especially when he missed the line shot, or the other scene where he looked down after being compliment by Daichi. I think this episode was just to mainly show the true strength of Tanaka's mental toughness, as well as his influence to his teammates.

[@pixsaoul1494]

In this episode alone, Tanaka went from a bit of a gimmicky figure, to the most relatable person, with a struggle of being somehow "just a normal guy" and overcoming it through sheer motivation. This is by far my favorite scene from the whole anime, followed by a few scenes from later in the season and tsuki's "moment" ofc. Having this show highlight personnal struggles and "simple" traits (boredom, observation, decontraction, mindfulness of others ...) as intensly as badass hyped moment makes for so many memorable scenes !

[@zianong5194]

I have been waiting for you to watch this episode, coach! Especially when you said you liked Tanaka. This episode showed us the depth of Tanaka's character a bit more and it's just a really beautiful and powerful moment 😭. I also wanna say that the edits are so funny! HAHAHAHA kudos to James for the additional humor 😂😂

[@youtubingprick4036]

This match has so many great breakthroughs and emotional moments!! Its just a never ending roller coaster ride

[@EmporerSwag]

"My average self, do you really have time to look down like that?" Words to live by.

[@burezu9190]

This episode was really one of my favorites! I really feel that I am not very good at anything in play but just average at everything, so seeing Tanaka go through this and overcome these thoughts was really inspiring.

[@animagamer2]

It was funny watching Coach Donny get thrown for a loop by the way the story was told this episode. We as long time anime watches take for granted how much stuff we just subconsciously get. I wasn't confused at all during the flashback scene my first time through Haikyuu, but watching from Coach Donny's perspective, I can totally see how a new viewer would be!

[@TheCrazyAve123]

This episode makes me a little teary eyed. Just watching Tanaka overcome adversity and self doubt really resonates with me. Tanaka is by far my favorite Haikyuu character!

[@haikyuufanstrytoplayvolley3056]

It’s these moments when you feel like they’re playing volleyball or saving the world. So relatable and just shows how much a mental struggle this sport can be, which can get so deep too! Always a great reaction from you coach

[@minerrobjojo6775]

This is one of my favorite episodes in the entire series. Seeing Tanaka get his moment always brings a tear to my eye.

[@nakano9318]

man i've been waiting for you to watch this episode since season 1, you had a lot of similarities with tanaka and he was your favorite character, i'm hyped man

[@oceanoffandoms3766]

I remember this! I legit commented this was a good ep way back in season 1, when it aired, now we're finally here! I keep reminding myself of Tanaka's metal strength, especially now that I'm stuck in exam season.

[@mariobros2319]

One of my favorite episodes and by far some of the best music in this season plus in the next few! So excited!

[@willlewis-unovolleyball329]

Haikyuu has always been an incredibly relatable show for me, the love of volleyball, the emotion, the striving for more, but never in my life have I felt so seen as Tanaka’s moment and speech this episode. It honestly gets me emotional seeing the way I feel on a screen so accurately

[@danielmauriciovargaspalome3151]

I love this episode, it shows the growth and breakthrough of one of, if not the most, relatable characters of Karasuno. This episode shows how someone completely normal and average can still put up a fight. His line “but my average self, do you really have time to look down on yourself?” is precious. It makes us notice that by being normal we have to push harder and constantly to keep up, no time wasted by pitying oneself cause we don’t have that luxury like talented people do (Kageyama)

[@0me4ek39]

“But are they gonna date? Forget volleyball!” - by the famous Volleyball coach

[@ThePrestigeBeast]

Coach, you have to be the only youtube channel ive ever watched where i genuinely enjoy the ad in the middle. Engaging from start to finish. Love how the new studio is coming together as well!

[@Jmar900]

Love that you remembered how long Tanaka had been working on that cut shot for. A lot of reactors forget that, can’t wait the rest of this season is so good!!

[@jjcen24]

Reason why she said she really got her heart broken is she understands Tanaka’s determination and unbreakable will to pursue anything he sets his mind too. So if he says there’s someone else he likes and can’t be with her then she knows he really means that and there’s no hope for her to change that because that’s what makes Tanaka Tanaka

[@andrewabreu9788]

Gotta love all the sponsors, it makes me so happy that you receive recognition for your great work 💜

[@edgarpena5199]

This is one of the multiple scenes I cry everytime I see this. Soooo goood. Tanaka saying to us "keep moving foward".

[@SupaBass1793]

Thanks Editor for the "umai" clips! Cracked me up every time 🤣

[@JamesLightner]

💀💀💀

[@GabrielSouza-ie1tt]

This episode was really a special one, it got my hopes high up again about this season and made me love even more my boy Tanaka!

[@ysi7045]

Tanaka's episode always makes me cry. Struggling with mental strength is really painful, but I think we can learn a lot from him.

[@Rimaxo]

It was awesome to relieve this moment again watching you Coach! Cannot wait for the rest of the season, filled with so many quotes and awesome moments every episodes. Hyped!!

[@brandonjones5879]

Coach, you are not the only one that’s been wanting a female team Haikyuu series. I especially would love it staring Hinata’s little sister all grown up.

[@alexlei2235]

Hey Coach! Probably the moment I loved most in this Tanaka scene wasn't the spike itself or his self-talk, but what the 2nd years said at the end about him: "What the hell is with that guy? He's so awesome!" That made me a bit emotional as this episode explored differences in self-perception and how others perceive you. Very often people find themselves in a Tanaka situation where they fall into this void of negativity and just accept they're just "average," outshined by everyone else. But the beautiful thing about Tanaka's character is that although he isn't the best at anything on his team, people still notice him and are awed by his ability to still distinguish himself from those who may be more gifted than him. His skills may not be top-of-the-line, but his spirit is equal to if not greater than anybody else on the court, and his peers respect him for it, even if he doesn't notice.

[@bryansnaylor]

I have watched this series up until about this point and just generally felt hype about it. Watching it all over again with your insight hits me emotionally out of nowhere because of how many life lessons are learned through the prism of volleyball. I held back tears when Tanaka made that crazy swerve spike. Keep it up Coach.

[@vicly7446]

I've been waiting for you to reach this episode ever since you talked about how much you loved Tanaka! He's my brothers favorite and this scene really resonated with him

[@infamousdee2006]

I'm thankful for the content you provide us with my grandma passed away today so I'm very appreciative to have something to give my mind a rest

[@NaCl1572]

24:33 Earlier on, Miyatwins tried the freak quick again but Atsumu's timing was a bit off, and Osamu could barely saved it by literally punched the ball to the other side; that's why Atsumu said it was lucky. Because Osamu saved the ball, he says to his twin that he owes him pudding, and not the three-pack kind (that's the cheap kind, he wants something more worthy to his effort), but I think that's just a joke in their bickerings. Little trivia: Atsumu frequently snatches Osamu's food without permisson, mainly snacks like pudding and riceballs; knowing too well that the latter is a big eater and goes ballistic when he does that.

[@maddalenewoodward145]

It’s a nice touch when you realise that the animals during the half time are some of the characters as animals (2 baby crows are Kageyama and Hinata).

[@lenork51]

The fact that i went from hating volleyball and getting annoyed whenever we had it in gym class to becomung a pro because of haikyuu. Its so wierd how one moment during a gym class and an anime can change peoples life.

[@eragon400]

I love how Bokuto is basically their biggest supporter

[@cynthiayoung176]

Man I’ve been hoping one of my comments gets featured but it never happens. 🥺 But I’ll say this, Tanaka is so relatable and earnest that it’s no surprise that he’s in everyone’s top 5 favorite characters from Haikyu. ♥️

[@clairec9758]

I'm so happy that you're getting sponsors for your haikyuu videos coach!! i remember watching your season 1 reaction videos as a way for me to rewatch haikyuu again at first but quickly grew to love your videos as it made me see haikyuu in a different way as a non-sporty and non-artsy person!! really happy to see how quickly the channel has grown 💗💞 wishing you all the best coach!!

[@AfraidOfMoose]

Pretty much another 9 episodes of this season has me HYPED for Coach's reactions. This season only gets crazier

[@delarionancejr.6471]

This match is in my top 3, so I agree

[@kimblepetersen3055]

I think it’s really cool that Tanaka is the only one who has played in every karasuno game. Even practice matches. No subs or anything. Nothing stops that man

[@avelocirapper]

Ever since you've had a fondness for Tanaka I've been waiting on this episode reaction from you. WORTH IT!

[@eonchi6500]

your input/insight during these videos help me understand things about volleyball, art, etc that I never realized when watching by myself. Thank you!

[@evilmonkey2184]

19:08 great reference editor-chan, you keep killing it man

[@JamesLightner]

🙌

[@ukiyoideas2215]

One of my fav episodes! Tanaka is a whole mental unit!

[@lieny]

Kanoka (the girl who likes Tanaka) said at the end "I really did just have my heart broken" because Tanaka's breakthrough and determination in this match is displayed, and he is always honest and straightforward. So he will always fight for what he wants, just like with Shimizu. The fact that Tanaka has not reciprocated Kanoka's interest in him means that he is not interested in her, if not, he would have went for her immediately. So, Kanoka's heart is broken because she realises that Tanaka is really not interested in her

[@milkntomatoes9418]

4:05 this reminds me of Takahashi Ran. He came from an all-boys school in hs and admits he's really bad with girls despite his pretty boy looks. I love the snack boxes! I wish there were more traditional sweets in there like yatsuhashi and manju, but I guess those would spoil fast.

[@MarioPlinplin]

Glad you're getting this awesome sponsorships! The last scene is so great everyone always forgets the great save from Kageyama in the beginning lol

[@noamb3497]

yesssss I was waiting for this moment of u reacting to our boy Tanaka coach!! I think a lot of us got emotional from Tanaka's moment. It made me think about personal moments of doubt and the tendency to compare myself with other people I view as 'talented' when it's really about building skills from excessive hard work and the mentality that you maintain. Tanaka's mentality is just so inspiring. Even if this is just a fictional story and character, its this pure quality that makes Tanaka so lovable and inspiring, and it's that outlook he has on his teammates that, instead of thinking negatively about how some may be better than him, he takes this as motivation, positive influence, and admiration even. "As long as i keep trying until i can do it, i can actually do it"

[@gabrielwong182]

I have been waiting for you to react to this episode since it came out ! Tanaka became my favorite character in this one moment. And I've never felt so closely seen and known, that I am just nothing but average. I watch this scene every week and I cry every time because maybe, just maybe, if I keep trying, I can actually do it!

[@名無し-h3y2j]

March 3rd is Ryunosuke Tanaka's birthday. Happy birthday to senior Tanaka. You can do it until you can! ︎

[@kagenana1033]

The whole nuance of Tanaka was being an average guy and just normal really speaks volume here. The fact that he even convince himself that he's just average, but he managed to make someone (kanoka, the tall girl) feels special about herself is amazing. We all need Tanaka as our senpai in high school, he never scold, he never left, he's determine and genuinely supportive. Tanaka is amazing