" all those who've worked hard didn't succeed, but all those who succeeded have worked hard." ---Hajime No Ippo

Bro IS the indomitable human spirit

the scariest people are not the geniuses who have the praise to keep going, its the average joes that despite everything still chase their dreams and somehow keep up to the genius.

I find comfort in Tanaka's character. I always cry when I read and watch his arc. A constant player on the court, he never once left the team, he's always willing to support just about anybody in the team. A GREAT SENPAI INDEED.

Haikyuu is the anime I always seem to come back to when I want to feel inspired. Tanaka and Daichi do that for me.

"Opportunities present themselves to those who have prepared." That line changed my life

“Set your heart ablaze”

“Chance favors the prepared mind.” This one is what I always remember and hopefully pass on to my child(ren).

Another thing I loved about this scene is how it reminded me of my favorite line from Coach Ukai during the Shiratorizawa game. “Don’t you dare look down. Volleyball is a sport where you’re always looking up.” I loved this video and definitely the reminder I needed right now!!

I don't get why people perpetrate this notion that Tanaka is average. HE THINKS he's average, but by all means, to someone who plays volleyball, he is at least above average. The story doesn't highlight his skills as much, maybe because it's not flashy, or maybe as a setup to his characterization in the Inarizaki match. He actually has good reflexes and game sense to the point where he's a consistent first touch or second touch to out-of-system balls. He's an incredible side wiper and line spiker, which were his main weapons before adding a sick cutter to his arsenal. He's at least showed decent skill with all the relevant volleyball skills except for underhand setting. He's also the only Karasuno regular whose never missed a single rally since the start of the story. This really circles back to the insult that he's just a budget Bokuto. The fact that Omimi even thought to compare him to a specific top 5 ace means Tanaka himself is on his way to becoming like him. In my perspective, that's a big compliment considering Bokuto is a third year with lots of experience going up against high class teams (Tokyo is stacked af and Fukurodani is a powerhouse team in a stacked region) while Tanaka is a second year with only a few months worth of experience with high level volleyball and already wrecking top level ones in a team where he is by no means a slouch.

That THAT is what Ive always wanted. Even before I watched Haikyuu. I realized that the ability to always be optimistic is the best thing I can ever ask for. And seeing Tanaka just be that exact character. HES ALWAYS OPTIMISTIC. ALWAYS ENJOYING. ALWAYS CHEERFUL. It feels like he has had more of a life then Ive ever had. Theres a quote I like which helps me realize the need for optimisim even more. Every man dies. But not every man lives

Nothing will ever beat Gurren Lagann, "Don't believe in yourself. Believe in me! Believe in me, who believes in you!"

The line ,,Nah I'd win'' , gave me actual motivation to study for my finals and win.

Remember guys, being average doesn't mean being behind at anything. Being average only means that you are being consistent. 😁

"Freedom isn't living without rules, it's just living by your own rules."

"Being weak is nothing to be ashamed of, but staying weak is." - Fueguelion, Black Clover

The voice acting of both Kageyama and Tanaka in that second scene is JAW dropping too AGH may 31st can’t come soon enough!!

it maybe a coincident or just nothing related at all but after the end of the second day we found out that Bokuto is really doing well on his game after watching Karasuno plays. Be know Bokuto really reacted to Tanaka plays and the mental strength he have. I like to think that Tanaka maybe learn cross shot technique from watching Bokuto but Bokuto learn the fun of playing with strong mental strength from watching Tanaka.

"You think I'm lucky? You know what's the difference between us? When luck comes, I'm the one prepared to use it"

I've felt like Tanaka. this year in high school I joined the wind ensemble, an advanced music group, and way out of my league. I remember coming away from rehearsals filled with shame and the idea that I shouldn't be there, honestly sometimes with tears in my eyes too. After a lot of practice I finally feel I have caught up to my peers and have a sense of belonging. The best advice I can give to anyone who feels average is don't get too much in your head and also just enjoy the moment because one day you will be better.

I really needed this bro. I was questioning my capabilities and how Nothing I did ever seemed to yield any result. I was about to give up on what my ambition has been for years in the face of this failure that has been towering over me. This has given me the courage to keep going. Thank you so much

"Today might be the day to grasp the chance to let your talent bloom... Maybe tomorrow, the day after or next year.. maybe even when your thirty. I'm not sure if physique has anything to do with it, but if you think it'll never come, it probably never will." - Great King Oikawa

i havent cried in years until this video. it's a masterpiece. i relate to tanaka and this video, thank you for being an inspiration

A friend of mine said his dad was disappointed at him during the pandemic because he wasn't really doing anything. Then his dad said to him "If it's hard for the people who are trying, imagine if you don't even try". It changed his life, and so did mine.

I’ve been in a big depressive episode recently and this made me realize that I wasn’t moving at all and that I need to keep going forward and not quit thank you

Finally glad to realize that someone else is also feeling same about that situation of tanaka and how amazingly inspiring that scene is.....hatsoff to the creator of that eposode man seriously favourite and most inspiring moment in entire anime

so glad to have found a video giving tanaka some praise, especially looking at this episode !!

This is one of the best videos I've seen on KZfaq in a LONG time. I clicked because of the one line bait and I love Haikyuu, wavered a bit when I saw that it was a 17 minute video, and then 17 minutes later I was sad it passed by so quickly. A perfect summary of Tanaka's journey to this moment, the actual audio from his big moment so that fresh off of hearing his story we get to experience the moment again, and then a (admittedly somewhat sappy but still nice) message to send us off with. Just truly well done.

You can't even get how comforting your your channel is for me. I'm such a big fan of haikyuu, but it seems many people I know don't get why and I'm probably not that good at explaining myself. But then I think of your videos and I know exactly why and how to explain it. You really sum it up beautifully. So thank you 🙏🏻

It's very interesting how hard we can be on ourselves. Sometimes our expectations blind us from the achievements we have made and it feels like we're failing. The best way to combat that is to take a step back and look at the bigger picture. Noting the things we are excelling at is a great motivator to persevere in the main goal we are struggling with.

I LOVE that someone talked about it. The line has always moved me and I constantly find myself going back to re-watch that episode because of how incredible it was.

1:38 just seeing that hand go up, I can hear him calling for the ball again and it gave me chills 😅I didnt expect that

Holy shit, ace video bro Edit: long story short, Tanaka so humble he views himself as painfully average, but makes perseverance look easy with how persistent his efforts and attitude are

the line for me is “I want to live” -Robin

This is one of the best motivational videos I've ever seen on KZfaq. Just speechless.

You know there’s this one moment from Daichi that I kinda remember when I was reading the manga. I don’t remember what chapter and I don’t even remember an exact quote. But it was something along the lines of him highlighting the fact that he wasn’t the best player, but he was their captain, and his role was to be the foundation for his team. Which I believe lead into him making a badass receive or spike. I wish I could find that chapter, but it was so badass

and i love that both voice actors for tanaka killed this scene, watched it in both a million times.

this scene puts me in to tear, then the way you explained it i cry

had chills through out the video. what a video man

Needed this today, thank you

One of the hardest battles anyone will ever fight in a competitive setting is when you think you have hit the ceiling of your abilities. Tanaka is not average, he is excellent, and a force of spirit for Karasuno; but Tanaka feels that he is at the edge of the mountain, at a point where the jump is too big and if he falls he will never rise again. Luckily he has people like Kageyama who show him even in the darkest of times that he can do more. That he believes in him. It is a powerful moment to get past that mental block of believing you will always be average and it's also the first step to becoming a monster invited to the ball. This might not be the last time Tanaka feels average but every time he fights back and continues to climb that mountain, step by step, he is becoming the prodigy he wants to be.

I KNOW ITS BEEN 4 WEEKS BUT YOUR SCRIPT WRITING IS INSANE. Im in high school rn, but after listening to some of these i feel like I've become a better writer. It great that tanakas an inspiration, and I love that, but you're writing makes the character really stand out and I think thats a skill that is really underappreciated.

Don’t usually comment on your videos, but just wanted to say we all appreciate the work you put into these! Between the scripting and music you nail the storytelling on these which make them really good analysis videos!

The way you set the scene is impeccable.

Might be your best video yet. Amazing!

I needed to hear this. Thank you!

Man You’re words made me cry Excellent video Emotions hit deep

Damn bro you always make me feel deep connections to characters. I never see such face to story if a watch the anime. GOLDEN CONTENT. THANK YOU FOR ANOTHER VIDEO.💙💙

I really needed that. I have always been that one player on the team that’s either average or doesn’t even start the game. Recently I have been considering giving up one of my two sports cause I felt like it was pointless to continue with it, however this video has changed my mind.Thank you.

Learning how to emotionally regulate is a skill and what Tanaka is doing is important, he's able to pick himself up and he's self aware. While he may not be the most athletically gifted person emotional regulation is important especially during a high pressure moment. He displayed that he has IQ and EQ, and that's ultimately how he was able to remain effective and do his job well, being preset and calm.

if you cant believe in yourself, believe in the me that believes in you!

This is awesome, thank you for reminding me to keep on going :)

Thank you so much for this video. I was in quite a bad place when I saw it and it really helped me

This one video got me out of the rut I was in this soccer season. Ty so much, I was looking at all the bad I have been doing instead of the positive I have accomplished. I have a game tomorrow and I’m going to crush it.

Great video! Thank you very much! This beautiful play makes me sad that we never got to see him as ace in his third year.

Just watched this...convinced me to watch this show.

I honestly forgot where I got this from. I took it to heart, and years later this is, when it comes to motivation and aiming for my goals, my most ground truth. Seeing this made me realize how much of an impact this whacky animation series about dudes playing volleyball has had on me

Not from a series, but a game. Dont know why, but two of the Ancestors lines from Darkest Dungeon stuck with me since i've first heard them. Specifically: "Seize this momentum! Push on to the task's end" and "Many fall in the face of chaos. But not this one, not today." Dont know why, they just did.

There is *ALWAYS* something you can do at any specific point. Finding your best move is always going to be impressive.

WELL DONE. I LOVE THESE STROIES

i really love this video , thank you i really need it ...

The emotions were so crazy for that season.

This vid had me tearing up

For every show I watch I like to write down all of my favorite quotes and look back on them from time to time.

This video really gave me direction. I am in a situation pretty similar and this video really helped me. Thanks a lot.

Great video!

And this is the video that's about to have me watch Hyaiku as my next anime after the one I'm watching right now, this was an amazing video essay

I was so excited when you continued into Kageyama telling Tanaka he's not holding off on the left attacks. It's one of my favorite moments for them, both in the encouragement (if not intended as such) given from kageyama, but also the moment it leads to. When Kageyama makes that set, in a big way he is showing Tanaka that Tanaka is performing on an elite level. Why? Because he - the best setter they have - is trusting Tanaka with the full range of his weapons, even at the cost of other advantages Kageyama could have gleaned out of the play. This was the very argument Hinata/Kageyama had earlier in the series when Hinata wanted to be more than the bullet Kageyama fired. Tanaka may not be able to live in that world of giants, but on that day in that match he was definitely on that level. And that sequence with kageyama treating him like a full partner in the play cements it so well - while simultaneously showing Kageyama's own growth as the 'spoiled prince' of the court.

"Hate is a place where a man who cant stand sadness goes"- godo from berserk

Great dive🙏🏾🖤

I can’t easily tell you how perfectly timed this message was for me to hear. I’m in a season of life where I’m just getting absolutely, emotionally, pummeled, but objectively, I’m performing better than I ever have in my entire life. It’s hard for me to see how well I’m doing when I’m not gaining ground and I’m taking so many emotional body blows. I can’t seem to score and I’m barely holding on by my finger tips. Thank you for reminding me I can be getting my but kicked and still be doing great. I’m just up against a world class team is all. 🥰😁

as a very average person, i genuinely cried during this scene and video. tanaka is forever my most relatable and favorite character. woooow i cant believe something like this affects me so much

Good job in this video. I enjoyed it :)

Ive just found your videos and thought they're amazing so i went to subscribe but it turns out I've already been subscribed. Your videos are really amazing and help me to look at life in more ways than i could imagine. Please keep up the amazing work and i'll be looking forward to future videos

Personally the line I love most from this moment is: “What’s lame isn’t losing the match, it’s being scared of the match”. It really defines Tanaka and it’s a line I think about in life a lot

man this be hitting close to home, wether you're an athlete or a businessman or even an artist this hits all of us in a way. i just finished selling from a convention and i was sharing a booth with one of my friend who has massive following and it always felt like my merch was overshadowed by hers because mines look very average, it had me spiralling if it was even worth it for me to continue selling merch or not (of course theres a lot of factors to consider for stuff like this). but i'll see what opportunities i have and take em, like tanaka i dont have a reason nor the time and energy to keep sulking no more. so chin up everyone you're doing great!! also amazing video man keep it up

Dude... I don't know if you have other videos or what they're like but THIS video has earned my SUB! Awesome vid man!

Love these videos man, keep up the great work❤🙏🏽

The Tanaka episode is my favourite from the entire show.

Ah, how poetic, your first ever video was about this Tanaka scene, and now this video's view rate is signaling that it will also be the most viewed, I love when things like this go full circle.

Tanaka understands the most important step a man can take

Bro Idk why but you just hit diff

Damn I’m just commenting to say the transition at 8:18 is fire man. 🔥 love your videos it seriously serves as a reminder boost

ur videos are so good man. keep doing this gorgeous job! we from brazil love u!

Thankyou!!

2minutes in and you made me want to pause to rewatch haikyu from start to finish... also my "quote" is not from an anime nor it is an actual quote but from a movie dialogue: "Let me tell you something you already know. The world ain't all sunshine and rainbows. It's a very mean and nasty place and I don't care how tough you are it will beat you to your knees and keep you there permanently if you let it. You, me, or nobody is gonna hit as hard as life. But it ain't about how hard ya hit. It's about how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward. How much you can take and keep moving forward. That's how winning is done! Now if you know what you're worth then go out and get what you're worth. But ya gotta be willing to take the hits, and not pointing fingers saying you ain't where you wanna be because of him, or her, or anybody! Cowards do that and that ain't you! You're better than that! I'm always gonna love you no matter what. No matter what happens. You're my son and you're my blood. You're the best thing in my life. But until you start believing in yourself, ya ain't gonna have a life." - Rocky 2006 This shit is something i use a wallpaper to motivate myself everytime i'm on the pc.

The line that I personally resonated more with was the moment he hits the cross shot: 出来る まで やれば、出来る! After my 2nd failed attempt of the JLPT N3 test, I started to lose motivation and couldn't think of a way of how I would be able to succeed on a possible third attempt.. But then this clip became my motivation to keep on studying and improving my Japanese. In December I did my 3rd attempt... and I was able to pass the test this time!! Immediately I went back to this clip and felt a huge release of emotions 😭! Also I visited Japan in April and was able to converse with so many people. And to top it all of, I was able to find a shirt of Tanaka with these manga panels printed on it!!😍

huge thanks for making this video. I'm currently at the process of acctepting a hard failure. I've never commited to anything more than that (entrance exams) in my life. Yet the video reminded me that "i don't have time to be looking down" and I would be frustrated for the rest of my life if I gave up on my dream of being a doctor -just like Tanaka would be furious with himself for standing out of the court. Also, your voice is so fantastic that gave me chills. I'm going to check out rest of your videos :)

Man these videos are actually really good put into words what the lines mean

Why does this story make me cry everytime

I'm below average on everything. Let this be a statement. A prediction. Let my words be prophecy. I will be a powerlifting world champion someday. I'll come back to this comment when that day comes. BELIEVE!!!

This is the part of manga where I get teary eyed. This is the second and last. The first was when shohoku won the nationals.

Thank you.

tanakas line where he says that everyone on this side of the court is your friend. that right there is what locked me into the anime and got me into volleyball. I have always been afraid of contacting other players but hearing tanaka saying everyone on your side is here for you really pushed me past

I just hit play on this video and the ad is playing but I hope the line is "RRREEEEEEEEFTOOOOOOOOOO"

dang, that yapping no jutsu... it felt like one hour but yah, that scene reminds me of Garou when he struggled against those A heroes but he kept going upstairs - that is indeed inspirational

I recently joined a new club and the skill gab feels immens but this really picked me back up

If you want all the power, you must carry all the BLAME! -Epic the musical

My one line is “Eat shit losers” by Kaiser from Blue Lock. That level of overwhelming advantage and confidence is just insane as he launches the ball into one of the most beautiful goal shots ever while upside down in mid air