Anime's single most motivating line (Tanaka Ryūnosuke)
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- Опубликовано: 4 июн 2024
- It's very common nowadays for people to use anime for motivation - listening to soundtracks in the gym, watching big scenes before a big moment IRL, or just rewatching THAT moment when we're at a low point. I could name countless motivational anime quotes or scenes, but of all of them, my favourite is undoubtedly "Tanaka's Greatest Moment" - his cross shot against Inarizaki to win the first set.
Tanaka's whole speech about how he's "Nothing but average", and therefore has "No time to hang his head" is something that's always really inspired me. During my absolute lowest moments, this is the line that's played in my head again and again.
CHAPTERS:
00:00 Intro
01:05 Tanaka Ryūnosuke
01:45 Karasuno vs Inarizaki
04:08 Karasuno set point(s)
05:00 Tanaka is doing well
06:38 Tanaka's greatest moment
10:55 The monster's ball
12:18 "We need your attacks, Tanaka"
13:12 Tanaka's new path
15:33 Outro
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Bro IS the indomitable human spirit
The human spirit is easily domitable lol
@@tubsy. easily? Guess you haven't met the right people
@@yashwanthmokkapati2102 Yes, I used to have a super negative outlook in the world, everyone seemed so stupid, emotional, and weak. But now that I've met this bestfriend of mine who's such a mentally strong human being, I have regained my faith in humanity.
The Indomitable Human Spirit doesn't just exist in fiction and media, you can and will meet some of them one day, just gotta keep going.
@@hish33p32 The entire world is a matter of perspective perhaps..everything around us will influence us, we gotta choose which one we are gonna let influence us. Having that control over your mind is what they call "the indomitable spirit".
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.
i want you
Haikyuu is the anime I always seem to come back to when I want to feel inspired.
Tanaka and Daichi do that for me.
I just never seem to stop watching it tbh haha
I love Daichi. Amazing captain, leader, motivator and friend.
Gurren Lagann might make you go nuts then
what are you doing here lol i love ur videos chefpk
Tanaka's line juste hits differently when you do any sport because most of the time you will be average but that doesn't mean you can't do your best or improve by working on it. His "Do you have time to be looking down right now" is the mindset I go with whenever I do feel down, you gotta keep moving forward, you gotta keep climbing that metaphorical mountain !
What I love about playing volleyball is that your individual skill is not as important as your ability to perform as a group. In that sense, as long as you put in the effort and your driven and have fun playing, you always have a moment where you shine. Whether it's an ace serve, a perfect receive, a perfect set or a killer spike. Your ability to perform a technique flawlessly benefits the team, not just you and that is the best feeling in volleyball.
There's also not a lot of teammate like Kageyama who'd give you that second, third, forth,...etc chances to prove or redeem yourself! So when I rewatched this scene, I realized kageyama's faith and trust in pushing tanaka to move forward is equally admirable, also fitting for his arc to fully put others before himself
The Thing is... Even If you're phenomenal... You're Most likely Up against people who are just as good If Not better.
Why do you "gotta" keep moving forward? Says who?
You can also apply this to everything else in life, even if you don't play sports.
There was an interview years ago with some of the biggest Japanese volleyball players, and when the players were asked who their favorite player from Haikyuu was, Yuji Nishida said Tanaka :)
" all those who've worked hard didn't succeed, but all those who succeeded have worked hard."
---Hajime No Ippo
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.
Same!
People and even Tanaka himself often call him average, but that is out of perspective!
He might not be on the same level as Bokuto or others, but he always keeps up, he´s always there when he´s needed.
He´s a reliable pillar of the Karasuno team.
People claim he´s average at best. Try to be average in an ocean of geniuses, gifted and freaks. XD
Right! Tanaka isn't a budget bokuto, he's a bokuto with 1% of the resources given to him!
This is the biggest Problem with haikyuu. Literally no one is average in this anime, but they claim otherwise.
I think in this context, "average" might be better thought of as "not special" or "well-rounded."
He's not bad at anything, but he's not the best at anything. He doesn't have any specific peak that stands out. His "stats" are average across the board. You undoubtedly want at least one player like that on your team, someone you can depend on to always do what they need to do wherever they are on the court, but there's always someone on the team who'd have been able to do that thing better than him if they'd been in the same position because they're the best at that specific thing.
In the context of high-level players in the league-where everyone is already, by default, "above average" compared to the entirety of human beings who play volleyball, sure-he's average. He'd fill a role on any team at nationals and he'd do it well enough to merit being on the court, but he'd never excel the way star players do. He's a 4-star player in a field full of 4-star players, but it's the 5-star names that stick out.
The way I comprehend the thought of him being called as an average is the fact that they play in a high-level environment. There's also the fact that Karasuno is an up-and-coming team, is filled with specialists or should I say standouts (like Kageyama who is a super setter, Nishinoya, a super libero, etc.) who overshadows an all-rounder Tanaka. Plus, their enemies are arguably top 3 best high school team.
Yes, there's no way Tanaka is actually average in terms of skills (he is a high-spec player), but him being called an average is just like saying he is a normal person mixed in a crowd of celebrities.
This is my opinion only.
“Set your heart ablaze”
That's a good one too
That’s the one that came to my mind too.
Too bad a "heart" does not exist
@@tubsy. ?
@@water7962 When people say "Heart" they usually mean something like "spiritual part of the person where our emotions and desires dwell".
Well I'm saying that that doesn't exist. And that all of our behaviors are chemical reactions in our brains that are beyond "our" control.
Not nearly as interesting or inspiring. 🤷♂️
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!!
Ahhh I meant to put that in the outro but forgot 😭
That line is great. As a coach I have used that and when used in the right moment it actually does wonders
“Chance favors the prepared mind.” This one is what I always remember and hopefully pass on to my child(ren).
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
Remember guys, being average doesn't mean being behind at anything. Being average only means that you are being consistent. 😁
god damn thats a good line
And improving, if you are the best in the room then you should ask yourself the question whether u are in the right room. The fact that he is playing against all these talented players means he's on the right path
being average means u have the tools to be the best. The worlds alot more complex then just strength beats all.
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 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
Glad it helped!
Glad it helped!
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.
The voice acting of both Kageyama and Tanaka in that second scene is JAW dropping too AGH may 31st can’t come soon enough!!
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
Probably in the third set vs inarizaki? Or in the Johzenji match
I think one instance was when kageyama and hinata were getting worked up and miss their quick but Daichi covers for them, there he says something about him not being as flashy and talented as Hinata and Kageyama but as a captain, he'll support them from behind
And one instance when Shinsuke doesn't quite get why Daichi was running up for the synchronized attack rather than staying to pick up blocked balls, then Daichi smashes the ball into the court proving Kita wrong, that he's here to attack as well
Daichi is so cool man, it's so amazing how they put a lot of effort into writing every character
@@shine6290 I think that first one was 100% 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.
the line for me is “I want to live” -Robin
Love that scene too tbf
"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
Nothing will ever beat Gurren Lagann, "Don't believe in yourself. Believe in me! Believe in me, who believes in you!"
There is *ALWAYS* something you can do at any specific point. Finding your best move is always going to be impressive.
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
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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
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
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.
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 🙏🏻
No worries!
This is one of the best motivational videos I've ever seen on RUclips. Just speechless.
Wow, thank you!
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.
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
You got this!
"Freedom isn't living without rules, it's just living by your own rules."
The line ,,Nah I'd win'' , gave me actual motivation to study for my finals and win.
the indomitable human spirit
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
this scene puts me in to tear, then the way you explained it i cry
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.
Wow, thank you!
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.
had chills through out the video. what a video man
Cheers!
The Tanaka episode is my favourite from the entire show.
Might be your best video yet. Amazing!
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!
Thank you! :)
This is awesome, thank you for reminding me to keep on going :)
One must imagine Tanaka happy.
if you cant believe in yourself, believe in the me that believes in you!
As a volleyball player who started playing in 2021 because of haikyuu everytime I think about this scene I cry my fucking heart out
The way you set the scene is impeccable.
I needed to hear this. Thank you!
You are so welcome!
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.
Great dive🙏🏾🖤
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!!😍
Great video!
This vid had me tearing up
i really love this video , thank you i really need it ...
You're welcome 😊
Why does this story make me cry everytime
Will can make the averagely talented extraordinary enough to stand on the courts of monster everyone breaks mentally if you can expand that barometer past the talented with fundamentals to match you more than belong on that court all it takes is one play to shift the tides and that has made all the difference.
This man NEEDS a taste of Hajime no Ippo if he hasn't already.
I plan to watch it at some point
This video really gave me direction. I am in a situation pretty similar and this video really helped me.
Thanks a lot.
Glad it helped!
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.
Same here!
“Believe in the me that believes in you!”
Love these videos man, keep up the great work❤🙏🏽
Thanks! Will do!
Bro Idk why but you just hit diff
The emotions were so crazy for that season.
Masterpiece 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
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 :)
i almost cried on my morning walk ❤
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
"Just because there are better people pursuing the same dream, doesn't mean you lost the right to do the same", that dream, that occupation, that knowledge, belongs to us all. It's just, you can love it, dream it, pursue it, your own way. And it will be yours.
@@tuahsakato17 coudnt have worded it better brother
Almost at tears this morning
im crying again
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!
Awesome! Thank you!
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
beautiful
Thank you! 😊
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.
Beautiful
Thank you
ur videos are so good man. keep doing this gorgeous job! we from brazil love u!
Thank you! Will do!
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.
Good job in this video. I enjoyed it :)
Thanks for the visit! Glad you enjoyed :)
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
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
Cheers!
Man these videos are actually really good put into words what the lines mean
Haikyuu is just one greatest moment after another. One of the very best story I ever had the pleasure to read. What a blast
I just hit play on this video and the ad is playing but I hope the line is "RRREEEEEEEEFTOOOOOOOOOO"
Tanaka understands the most important step a man can take
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!!!
great content
So spot on. I got scouted to play for a Jr. Nationals competing volleyball team that I had never been at this level before. First tournament I literally spent an entire weekend just sitting on the bench like I really didn't deserve to be there. Then I started losing so much confidence in my swing and instead of hitting, I just started tipping the ball because I was getting stuffed out from the block and making so many errors. My setter comes up to me and says, I don't care if you get blocked, but I'm not going to set you if you're just gonna tip the ball. He was so right, I just had to learn to take the risk of messing up, of embarrassing myself, and of losing - for the greater good of the team. I started at nationals and even though we didn't win, it changed my life
Him and Nishoya were my two fav characters in the series. Love the comedy duo
I recently joined a new club and the skill gab feels immens but this really picked me back up
Lol same here, just started volleyball 3 weeks ago
He's my favourite.
Tanaka is my fav and the most relatable character
I shouldn't be saying this but Haikyuu is way better than Kuroko
Thats an objectively true statement bro
This is a popular opinion bro,haikyu is unmatched, probably blue lock will match its level, someday.
@@devjitbanik3199 blue lock currently only beats it in hype moments
@@bred9901 blue lock gay shit
kuroko better to read tho, panneling in haikyuu kinda sucks, especially in the later chapters
I honestly get goosebumps when i remember Kiyosumi Katou from baki fighting dorian for the first time...his speech about karate really hit me hard as a track athlete.
Might have been the build up, might have been pre workout but god did it stick with me
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I know this has nothing to do with Haikyuu!! but a line that will always stay with me is from Gurren Lagann “if you can’t believe in yourself believe in me, because I believe in you” or something to that effect, basically even if you can’t think of anyone who’s in your corner there’s always someone who wants you to succeed so don’t give up
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“Try until you can do it then you can do it.”
THATS WHY HES THE GOAT
I neve watched the anime, but I loved your storytelling , keep up the good work :)
Thanks, will do!
Haikyu is very close to my heart and the most relatable to me. As I have been watching your videos for a while, writing the lines of thought and analysing my own situation, I keep thinking Haikyu is fuckin POETRY! And you as the content creator have done a wonderful job putting it forward. Kudos to you mate and the writers of Haikyuu.
i'm here for TANAKA. I LOVE HIM HE'S AMAZING