Volleyball Couple Reaction to Haikyu!! S2E15: "A Place To Play" 

I heard an amazing quote that said "In volleyball if you're recieve looks easy and boring it means your an elite player" that to me is daichi.. makes it look soooo easy and consistent

Adam: well, do you know what’s not boring? Both: Winning😄 I thought that was so funny😂

A favorite poetic moment is at 27:26 of the video as the transition shows Daichi standing in front of the Simplicity and Fortitude Banner showing the strength of that mindset in the second set when they have rotated.

u know daichi is the most consistent player in karasuno. he's the best second passer and great leader. i love when furudate sensei as author choose opposite hitter from karasuno to who character as good at defending. classic op hitter

Jozenji has always been my favorite team because it’s the kind of team I’d want to play with. When a teammate messes up they joke with them, when the other team makes good plays they’re impressed, when they think they have a chance to do something crazy they go for it, they’re just here to enjoy volleyball and I’m here for it.

I think Sarah would lose it if Adam started defending Oikawa in the next few episodes 👀

Adam respects the audacity and that's great

I love that shot of Daichi standing tall in front of Jozenji's "Simplicity and Fortitude" banner. The visual symbolism in Haikyuu is awesome

My Volleyball coach always told us, "Find the 'FUN' in Fundamentals." I still live by that quote in everything I do/learn.

4:08 Just wanted to give a small expanation on this line. So obviously Ushiwaka is referring to Ushijima Wakatoshi, captain and ace of the champion team Shiratorizawa. But Ushiwaka is also the name of a famous folk hero in Japan. In an english context, it be abit like if Ushijima's name was Arthur, and everyone referred to him as "Pendragon" or "King Arthur". In the folkstory of Ushiwaka, Benkei was his second in command, the Lancelot to Ushiwaka's Arthur. The Benkei reference comes up again in Season 3 so I wanted to give a quick explanation.

22:02 The way Sarah looked at Adam when he said "there's something about that that you got to respect" spoke *volumes* 😂😂 Cracked me up! I do think I have the same sentiment as Adam, and when it comes to Jouzenji, I treat them as teenagers having fun. They're definitely not looking at the big picture like Karasuno is (we can attribute that fact to Karasuno having rival teams they're determined to win against). The members seem to all be living in the moment, to get high off the play, feel good about it and if possible, win. My high school team was a bit like that (the not thinking about the future part) so it feels like kindred spirits? 😅😅

Honestly, if Daichi wasnt there on this team, Karasuno would have crumbled despite the talented folks in it. He is that one solid lynchpin, that let's his team take risks, try out new things, without worry because he is behind them covering for their mistakes. Hinata and Kageyama can go all out, because they know that if they miss, Daichi will cover for them. Daichi never gets the spotlight, as he is almost always covering the floor. Nishinoya gets his flashy moments, but never Daichi. Its because he is working diligently at his role on the ground, that his teammates can take flight without worry.

Watching it again with you guys, made me realize how important that third-year captain was to the Jozenji team. Yes, they were the best 4 at the Inter-High, but he was still with them, like a Daichi-like foundation. Possibly, he was the quiet reason they got so far. Now, without him, they lose footing too easily. Apparently, you need various people on the team (and yes, my mind goes straight to a certain character in season 4)

I love it! Adam riding with Johzenji till the 😂wheels fall off. I can get behind his statements. Sarah's face though was classic😅😊.

Love to see Adam speaking for Jozenji

I literally said "Simple-minded" at the same time Sarah did 😂

日本語で失礼します😊 初めてコメントします いつも楽しく見させてもらってますありがとうございます ハイキューは私も大好きな作品です ゴミ捨て場の決戦も8回も観て８回共泣きました😂 ハイキューを愛してくださり嬉しく思っています

haikyuu really shows how opposite adam and sarah thinks differently. opposites really do attracts hopefully it wont cause marital problems like the oikawa debate😂😂😂😂

This one made me laugh so much, Sarah just hates this team so much and Adam giving them respect the face she did when he said that I died 😂

This morning I just re-watched Sarah's reaction to this episode, and I couldn't stop laughing cuz she was so frustrated with Karasuno's opposing team's playing techniques. AAAAAAAnnnnnd here it is finally, sarah combined with adam reaction 🤣🤣

A better translaton of what the old third year Jozenji captain Okudake said is "In order to play, you must first build the playground." Which fits much better.

I love this because now Sarah can properly be told things without simply dismissing our comments 🤭

Johzenji is one of those teams that's sort of figuring themselves out after the summer. They don't have that strong foundation their former captain gave them anymore, so they're finding out what they're lacking. And that'll make them stronger next year. I think that's the case for most of the teams in this tournament, since most don't retain their third-years after the summer tournament.

Came for the commentary, stayed for the banter between Sarah and Adam. Love the attitute! Keep these amazing reactions coming.

10:40 As a Brazilian, I can confirm, the beach volleyball crowd here is crazy, the guys take it seriously, it's even funny

I love how Sarah keeps asking Adam if he's crying hahaa! If you see this Sarah: right at the moment you asked I had tears in my eyes haha, Daichi is one of my favorites for sure and I'll never get over this episode and him standing there with the simplicity and fortitude banner behind him, so many feelings right there!!!

well johzenji as high school players would be acceptable cause if they dont have fun now, when would they cause half of the team most likely would not continue to play vb as professionals anyway. But them playing this way as professionals would ofc be a big no. so i am support both sarah and adam's opinions on this

" Freedom is not doing whatever you want whenever you want; true freedom is only experienced by those who know themselves well enough to take pleasure in experimenting ". I bring this phrase up because I believe that in this series, there are two teams that represent different aspects of it (SPOLIER). Johzenji represents freedom just because, without a solid and structured foundation to experiment on. The other part of the phrase, true freedom, I believe is very well represented by Inarizaki. We all saw how Inarizaki ventured to do things no one expected (especially with the Miya twins), but all that freedom had a solid foundation that controlled the limits based on the team's self-awareness (Kita), and with all of that they enjoy the game to the fullest. For me, the true team that embodies freedom in this series is Inarizaki.

GREETINGS to Lydia, in someway, the Daichi of this team!!!! I wrote it in my Comment`s PD, but with this chapter, I feel she deserve a little comment love just for her.

I've always understood the "In order to fully enjoy a match, you need strength" like yes, you can still enjoy the stuff you're doing even if you're beginner level, but you'll enjoy it more the stronger/more skilled you get. Like being able to pull off moves you wanted and such... if that makes sense.

I don't know if we have any mbti aficionado among us here, but Adam and Sarah give me ISFP and ISTJ vibes. hahah A pairing I would never have thought to love THAT much.😍😍😍

Daichi his name means ground Authors often use their characters' personalities as metaphors for their names.

Love johzenji, I think Terushima (their captain) is a criminally underrated player in the prefecture (especially amongst guys who aren't graduating), and I can't wait for adam and sarah to see where this goes next!

I love when Sarah does literally anything different with her hair. Ik it's OBVIOUSLY not the focus of the show and the reaction always got me HYPED, but it's just fun to be like "ooh yes gurl love the hair down look it's cute!!"

Honestly Adam’s like a 3d version of daichi. His mental toughness to overcome frustrating events in volleyball without quitting, emotional intelligence to read peoples feelings and learn to understand and appropriately address them, and overall being a very reliable person who’s always got your back. LOL😂 I guess Sarah married a real life Daichi, in the form of Adam🎉🎉

6:09 Many people seem to not know this but keep this maneuver in mind while watching more episodes. It won't be explicitly mentioned at all in the anime but it's going to come up again and when it does, it's gonna be hype as hell. 26:39 I missed this one but it's gonna be a lot more obvious hahaha

Hinata during practices - I want to try opening my eyes for the quick attack Adam: No. Jozenji during an Actual tournament - Hey I want to try doing a synchro play Adam: I respect that

I think Jozenji gets a lot of love for how briefly we see them because of that fun-first mentality. This show is what got a looot of people, myself included, to try playing volleyball themselves. I found this show after I was done college, I work solo freelance, and the vast most of my friends are not interested in playing sports. All that made it a little daunting and difficult to try and find a place to play. The one friend I do have that plays volleyball (nearly certain because of Haikyuu as well) took me to a casual neighborhood meet-up as my first game, I had absolutely no prior training, just the basic understanding of the rules and was thrown into a team of people I've never met which ranged from around the same skill to sloppy but serviceable at best. Most of our rallies, which was maybe a third of all the points scored, gave similar vibes of "Do whatever works to keep the ball up/possibly score". Even at the end, every single last-point was treated as the last chance to have some fun for the night, everyone shouting to keep going, going to receive a ball that was likely going out, still playing if it went way out to bounce off the wall of the gym but back towards the court, etc, like everyone was thinking "Please don't let this rally end yet". I don't see myself playing in an actual league, I don't think I will be in some sort of group that is consistent enough to practice as a team or form any sort of cohesion, I think I'll do some solo drills just enough to not be total dead weight whenever I do see a chance to play casually, but those few neighborhood games I've played have moments that will definitely keep volleyball as an orbiting interest. Tangent aside, that sort of environment that Jozenji creates is just another philosophy of the game the author seems to nail the feel and portrail of, fun-first, do what you can to score, but not really a winning gameplan when the going gets tough. Man I love this show.

Not me and my mom twinning with your exact shirts 😭 guess we all went to uniqlo lol

I appreciate that Adam did not watch it. Truly. It means that he wanted to feel all the emotions that the rest of the S2,S3 and S4 will serve. ❤ I have been binge watching your Haikyuu reaction for weeks now. Thanks to Haikyuu that I get to know you both. 😊

Sarah, you look GREAT with your hair down!

Def hold on to those pickle jinxes. You're gonna need them for the next match.

I never noticed before but at 26:22 Daichi is talking to Asahi and Asahi says: Got it I'll be more careful. I think that is Daichi telling Asahi, I think Kageyama and Hinata are going to be over eager which is great since Daichi is not only great at reading the team and making the play but is also preparing the rest of the team to do it if he isn't in the position to cover that mistake.

As a badminton player, i can't believe you guys talked about it. I definitely do agree with both of your takes on skill levels and fun.

@18:42 just looking at your face here adam was priceless. THE RESPECT from Aone. Loved meeting you both sarah and adam in Toronto and getting some beach advice from adam.

Sarah’s face not giving in with Adam’s approving the attack hahah I’m with Adam hahah

Adam is one of the boys, we gotchu man

I feel that I have to much to say! First is first: DAICHI had love! I`m so partial to Suga and Daichi for how they are and their history of two years of stay in a team that was crumbling that... love when they receive the love they deserve. Daichi is so low key, not only for his position, in his role too: is so fundamental because he is allways there, making sure the team has their mental game on top with his comments and I love that, but we allways have it and is difficult to value without being point out. Second what Sarah ask: Well, sorry Adam, "respect" is a strong word for me, I`m more with Sarah in this. I can understand the team, I can seen them with resignation and think "that boys, this is so them" and even see the fun in how they are. But, respect? No, not that much, maybe a little envy... But because I`m not a competitive person and I can see that have fun is fun, the goal is that, not wining. When they say "To have fun you have to have strenght" (Or something like that) I though in mental strenght, not only in... fisical strenght. What Daichi have, by the way. I though about the ability to live something difficult, aknowledge it but not crumbling in anxiety about it and keep going. That is important when they make mistakes or have a difficult rival in front of them. With that strenght, the fear not shadows the experience and that make more easy to feel the fun. I feel I`am forgeting something... O well, if I remember, I`m going to be back... I REMEMBER!!! Very happy for both of you and the people that you meet! It seems that even the two hours of Adam not seeing the movie was good because both of you, and more that 30 persons, has such a good time!!! So much that you are doing it again!!! Have fun you too! OMG!!! I forgot that I forgot another one!!! Suga playing is allways heartwarming, but that a new atacker came from the bench and play so well is SO GOOD to see! And that is all! Have a good week. Pd: Greating to Lydia, in some way, the Daichi of this team.

HAHAAH when y'all said winning at the same time I cracked up!

Johzenji is the team I would want to play for. Like an improv jazz band. Everyone gets to have fun and it's ok if you play the wrong notes sometimes

Johzenshi are just so fun even though they're not polished. I'm glad to see both opinions!

i love the line that ukai jichan sensei indirectly gives us in this episode.... the strength to enjoy

Kibutsuji Muzan!!!! 5:19 😆

I am tuning in 😭 so excited to watch!!!! I love the way you guys break down characters.

Just clicked and am prepared to watch; I'm sure I'll enjoy it as usual!

I love watching you guys, please keep the content going.

Like Terushima in Jouzenji, Oikawa tried to pick up Kiyoko and was ignored. When I approached Karasuno's manager about Oikawa's recent troubles, he didn't respond, but he made a strong comment about not being shocked.

I love Adam appreciating the recklessness, I believe it makes sense that a team that relies on intuition is able to chase these types of high points because of that type of attitude. Since per the identity of the team, in a way trying to be safe and collected could actually limit their high end which is their strong point 😅

Live the captions❤

i freakin' love adam

SHOUT TO MY RECREATIONAL TEAM!!! We won our tournament by focusing on basics and always setting to the buffest dudes 😅 but still we really came together from a group of strangers to a lil team and are SOOO looking forward to leveling up & facing teams in the "intermediate" league!

Finally caught up on the reactions! Also, Daichi is seriously the best! Most casual watchers don’t understand how good he is or why he is so important for the team. It’s good to see him get recognition!

Love the thumbnail!!

I hope that you felt that those 30something brothers and sisters in Haikyuu (a-men) were only a few compared to the total of the community. We are many many more, spread all over the world. So obviously our Toronto people and people who were nearby could attend... BTW how funny it is that Kuroo is "Sarah's guy" but it is Adam who wears his t-shirt? Oh and I got Sarah's tee for my birthday (next sunday) and I ordered two more online because I don't have a Uniqlo store near me. Daichi is our foundation, our pillar... without him the team would crumble down and they know it. And Suga too (thank you Adam), they're the parents of the team indeed, Dadichi and Sugamama

I might be a little evil because I love the discourse every time

26:57 For those who didn't get to watch the move yet, here is a super high quality close up shot from Daichi for you to enjoy. It has nothing to do with the movie but look at that quality!

Hypothetical question: what team do you think Sarah would coach, who would Adam coach ? 🧐

"This isn't fun.🤬😡😒 the way sarah says that with that look in her face,was just so hilarious.😂🤝🏻‏‪33:12‬‏

I love the different opinions and perspectives of Adam and Sarah :) I appreciate the discussion and it’s always fun since I feel like a silent 3rd participant in it 🤣

Sarah’s face to the characters Adam likes and/or respects gets me every time. There’s a few characters that come to mind but there is one specifically further into the future of the series who comes to mind especially.

JUST SAW THE MOVIE ITS SO GOOD I ONLY CRIED ONCE YES IT IS FUN

uhhh ep 16 is the episode....... I'm excited 😊

Gosto muito das reações e análises de vocês. Continuem assim, está muito bom! Brasil na área.

I organize weekly pickup games in my town, and we definitely play jungle ball lol. It makes it easier to get new people interested.

Sarah, Johzenji going for that stupid play in the first set set point is like Asahi going for a jump serve on set point even though he isn't confident. :) That's why we respect that.

I’ve been rewatching the reactions while waiting for the next one 😅 I can’t get enough of you guys! Also, about the banters: While there is a coach on the team, they usually have a specific style of coaching, so the banter really represents the team under that coach’s guidance. We see that with many powerhouse schools, where they have a consistent play style because they have the same coaches for years (see: Nekoma). It’s obvious that a new coach won’t be the same as the last one so that changes the team’s style. This brings the question though: Is it better to have a consistence in play style even when every year new players come and go, or should coaches adapt and find a style better suited for the current players?

I really think Daichi is Furudate's favorite. There's so much subtle and sometimes direct recognition from other characters showcasing how good of and leader and/or player he is.

100% on Adams side on the respect for trying the sync attack.

25:40 When Johzenji said "We're gonna fool around even more" it's not accurate subtitles. They meant it more along the lines of "We're gonna have some more fun". I hope this helps :)

I have the same T-shirt Adam's wearing. That imo is the coolest design of the whole T-shirt series😊

And here comes the second time Sarah is just speechless with Adam. First Oikawa, now Johzenji! What next?! Asahi's hair???

Taking off the shimizu incident, the jozenji guys are pretty funny.

haven't watched yet, but the thumbnail says it all lol

One of my favorite teams Karasuno faces. I love their energy and how they frazzle Karasuno out the gate. Sidenote: Nice Nekoma shirt Adam!

2:00 Had to pause and clean my wet eyes. Knowing some professional players, to be who you are is very hard. Glad that whole Haikyuu experience and people are making you feel good.

I love that shirt Adam is rocking lol

Sarah’s bombastic side eyes got me😂

Mind you... Current jouzenji is not the peak jouzenji that was in previous tournament... They have lost their stable foundation, now they are just a flashy circus without their centre pillar..😢

FOLUKE MENTION!! I loved watching her in the last Olympics, she’s so impressive

In a game like Volleyball (Or badminton which I play), if you can't actually keep ball in play, it will quickly lose the fun and enjoyment, but it doesn't take much to be able to enjoy it in a simple setting. I agree completely that the important part is having people on a similar level OR with a similar mind set or intention in the game to play with. Even with a similar skill level, different intentions or approaches to the game can ruin the fun.

Okay Sarah LOVE THE HAIRRRR it’s Giving 🙂‍↕️🙂‍↕️🙂‍↕️ can’t wait for the next epiiiii 😁

10:18 Correct me if I’m wrong but I think the Japan men’s national team did a similar thing with spiking a ball from the baseline as well.

Lol, this is so fun to see adam's face. It's so sad ada can't watch the movie. You are late in the game adam 😂

TOURNEY TIMEEEEEEE

Another Banger by the Father and Mother of Volleyball LMAO

In terms of the strength to enjoy situation is that it goes for all recreation and leisure activities. In the recreation field we use something called the leisure ability model which compares the degree of control vs the degree of freedom. The more capable your abilities the more control you have over the activity this the freedom to have more fun

I feel like another sport that can be realy fun, as long as you're playing with friends or just people of a similar level to your's, is Football/Soccer since the basic rules allow for so much freedom in terms of mobility

I believe the idea that you need strength to enjoy a game/sport is more about how on lower levels you have to think about doing stuff correctly and not focusing on strategy and mind games. I heard this happens a lot in fighting games, where people start by learning movement, then combos but the "fun" is actually the vs games where you and the opponent know what can be done and start trying to lure each other into a trap.

Adam... don't let Sarah sway you... keep your opinions and perspective coming.... gotta respect that

People be bawling over Oikawa (and yes I like the dude for viewing😅) but Im pretty sure girls would be chasing the Daichi type😂