How Yu Nishinoya Became One Of My Favourite Haikyuu Characters (Manga Spoilers)

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  • Опубликовано: 29 янв 2025

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  • @ooo00eve00ooo
    @ooo00eve00ooo 4 года назад +1543

    In other words Noya had his character development before the series and was only there to witness his teammates' character development. T^T

    • @bluedoris6384
      @bluedoris6384 4 года назад +63

      that's a great way of putting it

    • @NasirAli_1
      @NasirAli_1 4 года назад +41

      Like toph from atla

    • @vunessuh
      @vunessuh 4 года назад +83

      Yeah! We got to see more of a relationship development, instead of his individual development. Like Noya and asahi, noya and hinata, noya and basically the other teammates

    • @Kalakeiko
      @Kalakeiko 4 года назад +47

      He did have development of his own throughout the series such as him overcoming his fear of Atsumu's serves and learning the overhand receive with Kinoshita's help, though most of it was based on his skill progression and his growing relationship with his friends (even if it seems like the only one he still has contact with in the end is Asahi which is really sad :()
      But I agree! A large part of his development was already completed before the series even started and instead he ended up helping the other characters through their own development and growth and inspiring them to become the best versions of themselves, which is beautiful as well! :)

    • @chaeyoungsbestie414
      @chaeyoungsbestie414 3 года назад +10

      @@NasirAli_1 Id say toph evolves a lot on screen, from someone that was staunchly independent to a fault to someone that could accept and give help unconditionally

  • @vicentesanchez9890
    @vicentesanchez9890 4 года назад +1248

    "Being good means being free"
    I love this nishinoya quote cause it encapsulates everything noya is

    • @leeanne1979
      @leeanne1979 4 года назад +27

      Actually, it was Hinata who said that. But yeah, it was cool at how Furudate quoted this to the Guardian Deity, Nishinoya.

    • @markovuger5849
      @markovuger5849 3 года назад +15

      Fun fact: Libero in Italian means free

  • @Sho-is5vu
    @Sho-is5vu 4 года назад +777

    One of the thing I really liked was how we all thought of course there will be atleast 3 people going pro from karasuno( Noya, Hinata, And Kageyama). It was still 3 people but TSUKI instead of Noya. TSUKI!! The fact that he became genuinely hooked to the game is just awesome.

    • @atrocity7
      @atrocity7 4 года назад +68

      After season 3, it wasnt really a shock anymore. Ever since his "moment" it was clear that he would go pro

    • @AceOfScrubs
      @AceOfScrubs 4 года назад +73

      @@atrocity7 probably the most poweful YOSHAAAAAAAAAAA in the history of the world

    • @thegtc8928
      @thegtc8928 4 года назад +3

      Thanks for Spoilers

    • @heath6825
      @heath6825 4 года назад +2

      The GTC it’s really not that big of a spoiler

    • @thegtc8928
      @thegtc8928 4 года назад

      @@heath6825 your right tbh

  • @nardosaynalem12
    @nardosaynalem12 4 года назад +683

    also the fact that we end up seeing that asahi joins hims on his adventures at the end is just *chefs kiss* i loved that part s o much

    • @angelhwasa
      @angelhwasa 4 года назад +143

      Yeah! Especially when Asahi is a big scaredy-cat. It must've been really liberating and such a huge leap for Asahi to have joined Nishinoya into the unknown. I'm so proud of our Big Boiii Ace.
      And I just love it even more that Furudate picked Asahi, out of all people, to join Nishinoya in his adventures into the unknown. I cant explain it well but (not only because of their special bond in high school) it's just fitting! It gave me content. Charot.

    • @nardosaynalem12
      @nardosaynalem12 4 года назад +55

      @@angelhwasa oh absolutely yeah and i just love how they really are just opposites that complete each other!! they're development is absolutely incredible honestly one if my favs in the entire show!!!

    • @suryamohan3410
      @suryamohan3410 3 года назад

      he doesn't tho

    • @carteebrown4845
      @carteebrown4845 2 года назад

      @@suryamohan3410 Yes he does

  • @andrebautista3443
    @andrebautista3443 4 года назад +354

    Remember, Nishinoya went to Karasuno bc he would rather drip than drown

  • @ShaKing807
    @ShaKing807 4 года назад +958

    "There were a few characters Furudate withheld for a few number of chapters"
    *shows Kuroo*
    YEAH JUST A FEW CHAPTERS LOL

    • @Aleczandxr
      @Aleczandxr  4 года назад +157

      #WhereIsKuroo

    • @ShaKing807
      @ShaKing807 4 года назад +12

      @@Aleczandxr So glad we finally found our boy!

    • @alyanadrua4153
      @alyanadrua4153 4 года назад +4

      @@jimmyichigo7410 and he appeared bald 😭😭😭

    • @alyanadrua4153
      @alyanadrua4153 4 года назад +13

      @@Mia_2512 there's someone who commented about tendou as well lmao I think they deleted it 😂😂 i was saying how furudate hid tendou and when he appeared he's bald 😭😭

  • @frida5416
    @frida5416 4 года назад +554

    His character sort of parallels Osamu in a way. Osamu was also extremely talented in volleyball but ended up pursuing a career in the food industry anyway.

    • @frida5416
      @frida5416 4 года назад +76

      Soccer Stuff yeah there is a difference. But at this point in time Osamu already knew he didn’t love volleyball as much as Atsumu did (their argument when Osamu wasn’t invited to the all japan training camp revealed this). This is probably why he didn’t come off as hardworking as Noya. But I do think he is incredibly talented. His official stats are all 4/5, so he’s extremely balanced. Plus he was able to pull off the quick attack on the first try, and even reverse roles with atsumu to pull off the quick attack with him setting and atsumu spiking, which is truly impressive . But I do agree with you, the situations are only slightly similar, not exactly true parallels.

  • @Yamineftis
    @Yamineftis 4 года назад +753

    Libero is Italian for free : D

    • @lazndora2026
      @lazndora2026 4 года назад +8

      🤯🤯

    • @marikothecheetah9342
      @marikothecheetah9342 4 года назад +63

      Exactly :) Yet another hint from Furudate. Great catch. :)

    • @Sincerelynotj
      @Sincerelynotj 4 года назад +15

      @@marikothecheetah9342 I’m pretty sure that that’s just volleyball terms so furudate didn’t really plan that

    • @marikothecheetah9342
      @marikothecheetah9342 4 года назад +58

      @@Sincerelynotj I know but I wouldn't be surprised if he used the meaning to create Nishinoya the way he is. He was constantly playing with words in the manga.

    • @beatricelisi20
      @beatricelisi20 4 года назад +1

      It is

  • @GabeSweetMan
    @GabeSweetMan 4 года назад +442

    I was surprised to hear how common the sentiment among the fanbase was that people think Nishinoya would go pro post-timeskip but then again my perspective comes from a very different angle.
    I literally knew someone like this back in High School. Someone who had this immense talent but was such a free spirit they never wanted to be tied down to one thing and decided to go on a months long biking expedition around the continental United States as soon as they graduated just because it's what they wanted to do. It's a pretty admirable quality.

  • @juliourbina4149
    @juliourbina4149 4 года назад +449

    This video made me think about how Nishinoya may be the polar opossite of Oikawa in the sense of the difference between where your/our passion/talent is.
    Oikawa, on one hand, is someone who doesn't have the talent to highlight in volleyball, the sport where his passion is, and the activity he wants to continue doing for the rest of his life.
    On the other hand, we have Nishinoya, someone who is recognized by various important players, coaches and general public as a genius, but who doesn't want to play volleyball for the rest of his life and also doesn't have this endless huger to be in the court same as Hinata and Kageyama.
    This, for me, reaffirms the idea that, as you said, not always our talents will align with what our passion is, and that there is nothing wrong with that. That in the end we just have to do what fulfill us and make us happy.
    PD: My mother language is spanish, so sorry if my english is a little bit rusty.

    • @marikothecheetah9342
      @marikothecheetah9342 4 года назад +42

      Your English is excellent. Would have never guessed you weren't a native.

    • @SenshiNico
      @SenshiNico 4 года назад +22

      I mean, that's such an accurate point... It's a common theme in many sports anime in fact, the reality is that it isn't so much about hard work vs talent, but about how deep someone's love and obsession for the sport is, which will in term determine how long they will stay committed to practicing the sport itself and chasing their success on it.

    • @juliourbina4149
      @juliourbina4149 4 года назад +15

      ​@@SenshiNico True, and this was now also more established in the recent season 4 with Atsumu and Osamu, where the last mentions that despite both having the same level in terms of abilities, the national coach probably choose Atsumu because his passion and love for volleyball was much bigger than his. In the end, people like Atsumu, kageyama and Hinata (also Oikawa and other more) are different to Nishinoya, because unlike him, they all are "prisoners" of volleyball/the court and not free beings like Noya.

    • @SenshiNico
      @SenshiNico 4 года назад +2

      @@juliourbina4149 Yes, that's some good analysis, in the end in life passion is a really important factor besides skill or talent.
      Y por cierto, buen inglés xD En mi canal tengo dos o tres vídeos en español de series de deporte que creo que son bastante buenos (aunque no tan bien pulidos como este ni mucho menos he de admitir). Aún no he hecho ninguno de Haikyuu así que no tengo confianza para recomendartelo jajaja.

    • @godfrey6133
      @godfrey6133 4 года назад +6

      Noya contrasts even hinata and kageyama in different ways

  • @Ann-cm1vx
    @Ann-cm1vx 4 года назад +251

    "Strength is being free"
    Starting from a scaredycat to being fearless, paired with the idea of what it means by being good in volleyball, Furudate is such a poet, a genius one at that

    • @shoyohinata6170
      @shoyohinata6170 4 года назад +4

      Ann nishinoya is still scared of moths and onions lol

  • @UltimatePower01
    @UltimatePower01 4 года назад +187

    14:50 I got this message the moment Tendou said he was quitting volleyball. It was a shock to me because initially I assumed these characters would all pursue volleyball. I knew Haikyuu was different at that point.

    • @evasmiljanic3529
      @evasmiljanic3529 4 года назад +46

      It makes sense, honestly, and it always bugged me in other sports anime. This is a bunch of teenagers, still in high school. Of course most of them won't go pro, and many of them might decide volleyball is not for them at all after school.

  • @SlyScyther
    @SlyScyther 4 года назад +169

    He became my favorite the moment he stopped the volleyball with his foot

    • @marikothecheetah9342
      @marikothecheetah9342 4 года назад +14

      MIne was when he saved Kageyama's serve but then again, I am a vb fan much longer than Haikyuu. That scene was profound for me.

    • @chanyeolpark9677
      @chanyeolpark9677 4 года назад +10

      Me was when the first time he appears, and then I love him by his character and his performances. All his saves always make me cry hard.

    • @Amee-p1m
      @Amee-p1m 5 месяцев назад

      Same bruh 😢.. That save brought tears to my eyes.

  • @TheRealGuywithoutaMustache
    @TheRealGuywithoutaMustache 4 года назад +302

    All of the soundtracks in Haikyuu are pure masterpieces

    • @moathelbakary7698
      @moathelbakary7698 4 года назад +10

      How does it feel to be an anonymous celebrity

    • @Nonco-1
      @Nonco-1 4 года назад +1

      Everything in haikyuu could be considered a masterpiece

    • @Dubu_Mandu
      @Dubu_Mandu 4 года назад +1

      Just Some Guy without a Mustache we stan BURNOUT SYNDROME... i hear their songs and it hits hard everytime

  • @jademerald
    @jademerald 4 года назад +145

    Haikyu really is so complex yet also so simple. It was made clear to us at the beginning that Haikyu was not just a volleyball anime but also a realistic message on the lifestyle of a player, the journey of a person. Reading Haikyu has been such an enjoyable experience I wish I could enjoy once again. The clever callbacks always get me - every quote, banner and panel that either contrasts or improves the current situation post time skip.
    Furudate-sensei had planned out the majority of Haikyu for a long time and it is very evident in their cyclic structures like the Takeda mentioning faithful meetings and Rio came up or that libero means "free" in Italian. Furudate even used Tenma as a vehicle to push the ideal that "Hey! You don't have to do something forever or similar". It fives the series depth but does not take away the emotional value at all. During the Inrazaki match is when I found out I am not so clear with the character of Noya but that he seems to do his own thing but not out of selfishness. Doing his own thing was freedom.
    Furudate-sensei showed through various characters that volleyball doesn't have to be the goal. Either it is directly on the court or off. Everything from the struggling uni student to a stay at home dad. Being as well rounded as the team of Nekoma or a simple job that contributes to society. Kita and Noya's roles just made so much sense to me. I took a minute to dawn on Noya but it clicked instantly. Why did it make so much sense? I couldn't be disappointed in something that seemed so out of reach for a free soul like Noya. Imagining him in a sport that restricts his movement ironically when he's outside court could only cage him as you said. It took me a while to realise that the actual farmer is Kita and not Ushijima but for meme purposes, it will be kept. Kita is diligent and patient. One step at a time. The hard work put in is what will determine the result. Pretty much any job could have been given to Kita because of this, but the farmer and his indirect help with still helping the twins are all there.
    Did I ever think we needed a Kageyama background story? No. But when I got it, again everything viewed has more meaning and thought. I also love that the theme of food - particularly rice was kept to the end. The openness of Hiakyu left to interpretation is a blessing but also a curious itch that won't leave. I am VERY happy the results of nationals was finally revealed and that at least we had a quick run down through Yaichi about what happened throughout the remaining years. Furudate-sensei at the end of the day just wanted people to realise volleyball is fun and I know that I was drawn into the sport and his story.
    Haikyu was a beautiful emotional ride and I can not wait for the rest of the episodes to be animated, it's definitely my favourite sports series. I can not wait for the possible rundown of Kita and if possible as a series how you think it has been built. I have seen some people still disappointed in the time skip but I think the transition and choice were perfect, I don't think the manga has any flaws but I won't mind being open to the idea.

    • @jyll
      @jyll 2 года назад +1

      "The clever callbacks always get me"
      Same. One example: Those panels in the last chapters when they showed the school banners behind the characters moved me so much. Such splendid character writing by Furudate; I'm pretty sure all major and minor character arcs were wrapped up very nicely.

  • @quirrel4246
    @quirrel4246 4 года назад +390

    I was definitely one of the people who really didn’t understand Nishinoya, but again and again, your videos really do change my perception on the characters and the story as a whole. I really enjoyed the analysis, especially how you went into depth explaining the balance between the loud and the quiet sides.

    • @Aleczandxr
      @Aleczandxr  4 года назад +37

      Glad it was valuable!

    • @musix3197
      @musix3197 4 года назад +15

      @@Aleczandxr every character that you make me love I fight for when I debate with other fans and I use your videos as a weapon to make them watch your wonderful videos

    • @roohiirfan484
      @roohiirfan484 4 года назад

      Same

  • @greedow
    @greedow 4 года назад +47

    "How Yu Nishinoya Became One Of My Favourite Haikyuu Characters" well you see... he was introduced...and that was it

  • @rainbow9026
    @rainbow9026 4 года назад +81

    i was never able to put into words how i felt about noya, and this is perfect. nishinoya has always been my favorite character and probably always will be

  • @crimson6849
    @crimson6849 4 года назад +49

    I like him cause he’s someone who I can never be. He’s confident and free. To me he’s kinda like a role model

  • @dontdieSECond
    @dontdieSECond 4 года назад +42

    I wasn't that surprised by Noya not being on a professional team post timeskip, but not because I didn't think he couldn't be on one if he wanted to, but more because I didn't think that was his path to begin with, for a couple reasons. The first case was when Kageyama got chosen for the national training camp, and Noya didn't. At that time, Kageyama and Noya were definitely the best on Karasuno, skills wise. When we get to the camp, we see Kageyama commenting on things that the libero there does that Noya didn't, but there were also things Noya did that they didn't as well. Instead it was more his reaction to not being chosen, that being there wasn't much of one. He was happy for Kageyama, and then for Tsukishima when the Miyagi training camp news came, but wasn't envious of them in the way Hinata was. I felt that this was because he didn't have the same hunger as people like Kageyama and Hinata did, and that's why he wasn't jealous. I also feel like it was because he didn't have this hunger that he wasn't chosen in the first place, since the coach of that camp was seen recognizing that hunger and drive in Hinata, and because most of the people who were at that camp were seen as being a pro, whether that was in the match itself or in cutaways where they showed their team. The second reason is much smaller, but still important towards me realizing Noya's goals. When Hinata has those breakthroughs in receiving in Nationals, Noya is the first person to realize that they aren't flukes, and they were something Hinata was trying to do. And he was proud of Hinata. While I feel like other people such as Suga were also proud of Hinata, I feel like they were proud in different ways. I feel like Suga and the others were proud of Hinata in a "wow look how much improvement he's made in a short time, and just when we needed it, too" kind of way, which there's nothing wrong with. And I feel like there was part of that in Noya's reaction, however I feel like there was more than that. From Hinata's and Noya's very first meeting, where they compared heights, Noya's known that Hinata has more of a drive for the sport itself than Noya himself does. I feel like this was because Noya recognized that being a libero was easier for shorter people than any other role, and since he just valued doing it for the team he went with that, whereas Hinata wanted to be someone attacking, like a middle blocker in the case of Karasuno. He recognized that Hinata was taking the more difficult path for someone of their heights, and therefore I feel like when he saw Hinata making those receives cleanly for the first time, his type of proud was more along the lines of "you're making your first steps towards getting to where you want to be". I feel like this is different because the only ones who really recognized that Hinata needed to start making those first steps when he started making them were Hinata, Ukai, Kageyama, and Noya himself. The rest of the team were okay with slow and steady improvement, on top of his already strong quick attacks. But I feel like his reaction to Hinata's receives were because while he recognized that Hinata was taking the steps necessary for him to become a pro, and was proud of him for hit, he wasn't taking any steps to get there himself, and instead was just enjoying watching Hinata succeed.

  • @viraatsingh1377
    @viraatsingh1377 4 года назад +166

    Nishinoya’s presence was equivalent to kamina’s presence in gurren lagann for me

    • @hayn98
      @hayn98 4 года назад +8

      Never thought of it like that but yeah they are really similar

  • @Mafalda5656
    @Mafalda5656 4 года назад +79

    to me the two timeskip returns that hit me the hardest were definitely Nishinoya and Kita (who I'm glad you mentioned as well). bonus mention to Osamu and his dynamic with Atsumu. They were all perfect for me, and have stuck in my mind ever since they appeared, along with a few others like Hirugami and Tenma Udai during the kamomedai game. Furudate is a genius they manage to shake me to my core with these very real characters and stories.
    I am also so incredibly happy to see him and asahi chilling in egypt lol good for them it's nice to see asahi happy

    • @zfrenchtoast
      @zfrenchtoast 2 года назад

      all the characters u mentioned (minus nishinoya) i was kinda expectin 2 not b goin pro but it was still sortuva bittersweet thing seein em not playin vb posttimeskip. although it was nice seein em happy tho! but they REALLY honed in on the idea in this video w noya and hirugmai i feel like

  • @giantcabbage6904
    @giantcabbage6904 4 года назад +168

    Did he just hint at a vid on Kita?? Yes yes yes pls Kita is my favourite charactee

    • @coffeechips9426
      @coffeechips9426 4 года назад +1

      Same saaaaame! He's also my favorite! I will cry because of pure joy

    • @kx4998
      @kx4998 4 года назад +18

      He is a character that barely appeared and still manage to make us remember him so vividly.

    • @isabellafiguerola7450
      @isabellafiguerola7450 4 года назад

      Giant Cabbage could you plsss remind me who is Kita?

    • @mysticmon
      @mysticmon 4 года назад +6

      @@isabellafiguerola7450 he was the captain of inarizaki

    • @kx4998
      @kx4998 4 года назад +6

      @@isabellafiguerola7450 Kita is the captain of Inarizaki team (the Miya twins team)

  • @andrewwall4250
    @andrewwall4250 4 года назад +54

    I’d love a Kita video sometime in the future. His focus chapter quickly made him one of my favourite characters in the series along with Oikawa.

  • @nitro5364
    @nitro5364 4 года назад +167

    Glad u got the channel back,one of the best anime analysts out there

  • @cubemage3336
    @cubemage3336 4 года назад +26

    man the final few chapters were almost like a love letter from Furudate sensei to us fans. It was legit just a compilation of all the best bois being best bois, paired with some of the most visually gratifying depictions of Volleyball I have ever seen in my life. Actually, thinking back, I'm pretty sure Furudate sensei has played Volleyball on a very serious level or at least been in the Volleyball club at highschool. Why? Because I AM playing Volleyball at Highschool and on a semi-serious level (I'm pretty serious, but most of my teammates aren't -.-), and Haikyuu is just way too accurate and relatable!!!
    I don't know how to thank this amazing mangaka for creating such a masterpiece...

    • @vsk1494
      @vsk1494 4 года назад +1

      Furudate was a volleyball player in highschool.

  • @AranelEruvyreth
    @AranelEruvyreth 3 года назад +17

    A funny but interesting thought: Nishinoya's decision of what to do with his life means he's probably out there living a bunch of different anime. Haikyuu was just the start, but now he gets to experience a bunch of others. If anyone is going to end up stumbling into another anime, it's probably him.

    • @mohammedsakayl3016
      @mohammedsakayl3016 3 года назад +5

      This comment put the image of Nishinoya running into the straw hats and/or the cast of Jujutsu Kaisen hunting spirits

    • @AranelEruvyreth
      @AranelEruvyreth 3 года назад +1

      @@mohammedsakayl3016 That would be AMAZING.

  • @kadn6885
    @kadn6885 4 года назад +24

    He rolling thundered into our hearts

  • @33dryden
    @33dryden 4 года назад +44

    This has been my favourite series of all time. The ending left me satisfied but still hoping it would continue. I would have love to see a chapter going over each of the character story. I would have loved to see Tanaka as the ace and the new group. Overall I loved this story and how it was wrapped up I just wish it could have gone on a bit longer

    • @etboss2002
      @etboss2002 4 года назад

      We all know the anime adaptation in a few years is probably gonna add some of that

    • @SpiritSquadMTG
      @SpiritSquadMTG 4 года назад +1

      There is an ongoing series called Haikyuu-Bu that puts our characters in other schools and is more of a comedy than anything else.

  • @mihflo633
    @mihflo633 4 года назад +34

    Seeing him and Asahi go exploring the worlds was amazing.

  • @stateofconfusion5640
    @stateofconfusion5640 3 года назад +4

    holy shit- this very unexpectedly made me tear up a little. your analysis of him and especially the part where it said “he doesn’t have a hunger for volleyball, but for what volleyball means to him” made me feel so happy because that’s the exact same way i think. i just want to do things that make me happy in life, and i’ve always felt pressured to not think like that, to be a high achiever and build off of my talents. but seeing these ideals through one of my favorite characters made me feel so understood and validated. thank you. i cant believe i never realized how similar i am to him

  • @lemxn_ice_tee
    @lemxn_ice_tee 4 года назад +21

    I'm so happy that he is having a fun time outside of the court as well as inside the court.

  • @Czrta
    @Czrta 4 года назад +10

    This is why I love your videos they give me a deeper understanding to characters and shows that I wouldn’t have thought of and it’s just amazing

  • @_ray_4
    @_ray_4 2 года назад +3

    Noya has been my favorite anime character from the moment I met him and this video helped me realize why 🧡 thank you so much!

  • @ichi_san
    @ichi_san 2 года назад +3

    I LOVE NISHINOYA
    I really enjoy your character analysis videos, the way in which they capture their essences is wonderful
    Nishinoya is freedom eh...

  • @naschwindias3873
    @naschwindias3873 4 года назад +33

    I'm gonna start to read the manga even though the anime is a gem, I just can't wait now

    • @Ann-cm1vx
      @Ann-cm1vx 4 года назад

      You won't regret it!

    • @lupan5793
      @lupan5793 4 года назад +1

      Prepare your ass

    • @naschwindias3873
      @naschwindias3873 4 года назад +5

      Just finished, but damn Tanaka really marries best girl

    • @kanyewestlover369
      @kanyewestlover369 4 года назад

      Naschwin Dias MAN THAT PART CAUGHT ME OFF GUARD 😭😭😭

    • @chittaphrrr8839
      @chittaphrrr8839 3 года назад

      @@naschwindias3873 may i ask where did you read it

  • @gamerhead007
    @gamerhead007 4 года назад +5

    Finally, you're back with a bang! This video is one of the best character analysis videos I've ever seen. Perfect from start to finish and shows Haikyuu in a different light. Not everyone talented is meant to play and not everyone who wants to play is talented. its just life. You end up doing things that aren't your passion and even excel, but that doesn't bring true happiness and satisfaction. On the flip side, you get a feeling of joy and excitement if you try the things you're actually passionate about - not worrying about failure or what everyone around you says. Nishinoya is actually summed up by what previous coach Ukai used to say-" You need to be good to be free". Noya just wants to be best at everything that makes his heart pounding. He is just like the universe- changing constantly for the better or worse.

  • @TheDionysiac
    @TheDionysiac 4 года назад +54

    Heads up guys, when he says the ENTIRE story he means THE MANGA as well. And he drops a MASSIVE manga spoiler inside the first minute.

    • @meleronnef8411
      @meleronnef8411 4 года назад +6

      Well yeah no shit lmao.. start to finish
      Clearly the anime hasn't ended unless someone believes that the entire story is going to end right before the Inarizaki game..

    • @TheDionysiac
      @TheDionysiac 4 года назад +2

      @@meleronnef8411 It's not a difficult deduction to make, but what's so hard about explicitly calling out manga spoilers? Why put this layer of abstraction on the warning? Because more people will immediately stop watching if they see the words "manga spoilers".

    • @meleronnef8411
      @meleronnef8411 4 года назад +1

      @@TheDionysiac No one is claiming it's hard, and you're correct that using the word is better. But that doesn't mean that the people who don't read it properly have a leg to stand on, since it's very clear already. If someone reads that as an anime only and doesn't at least have SOME hesitation when seeing it, it's on them for not either asking or checking the description before watching the thing. And that shouldn't be necessary anyway. Of course it could have been worded better, but it was worded just fine regardless. Btw I asked on Patreon, and Alec legitimately just wasn't aware that there would be any issues with the wording and there was no intentional abstraction, he just wanted the video to age better in a few years when the anime is done, and "ENTIRE STORY FROM START TO FINISH" ages better than "MANGA SPOILERS" when both anime and manga are fully adapted. But yeah lol he said he's going to change the way he does Spoiler warnings after this I think

    • @TheDionysiac
      @TheDionysiac 4 года назад

      @@meleronnef8411 I guess I can see that as a reasonable explanation for the wording he chose, but I think it's pretty clear that a lot of people were still unwittingly spoiled here. If that happened to so many of his audience (as evidenced by the comments), then I think he at least has to bear some of the responsibility.

    • @meleronnef8411
      @meleronnef8411 4 года назад +3

      @@TheDionysiac But those people were unwittingly spoiled because they made a stupid decision after reading the spoiler or didn't read the spoiler at all. He says he'll do spoilers differently and like I just told you he said he just didn't even realize that he even needed to be even more explicit so he's already accepted a bit of responsibility, but any more than a little is unfair because it is still more than an adequate warning. It says "entire story from start to finish" in the video itself, and it says that PLUS manga spoilers in the first line of the description. It wasn't done perfectly but it's still primarily the fault of the viewer if they go into an analysis of an incomplete anime and ignore all that.

  • @reneeli8545
    @reneeli8545 4 года назад +5

    i love how you structure your video essays. you intersperse clips from the actual series with your analysis, which makes for great transitions and provides microcosmic examples of the points you make. it really lets the subtleties of the character shine through in ways that i wouldn’t have considered or pieced together before.

  • @carmenthebookworm2393
    @carmenthebookworm2393 3 года назад +4

    I remember how shocked I was to find that my favorite player didn't go pro like I expected, but instead went travelling around the world. However, the shock didn't last long before I realized that this was the most "noya" thing that our wild, free-spirited noya could've done.

  • @Tori-zl2wx
    @Tori-zl2wx 4 года назад +38

    Thank you so much for this analysis!! I legitimately started crying a couple minutes in and kept crying until the end. I felt the same way as you, where I've always liked Noya but he wasn't a fave fave, and this video just bumped him way up my list. When post-timeskip Noya was revealed, I could kind of understand why he didn't go the pro-vb route based on his free-spirited nature but I was still disappointed he didn't go pro. This video beautifully elaborated on his personality, goals, and philosophy in an easy to digest manner that made me fully accept post-timeskip Noya. The message about how just because you're good at something doesn't mean you want or have to keep doing it even if it's what everyone expects is so powerful. It's something that I can personally relate to but somehow forgot over the course of time, so being reminded of it was like a slap to my face (or a volleyball to my face?). Thank you again for the wonderful analysis!!!

  • @abby_clementine
    @abby_clementine 4 года назад +12

    I was in love with Nishinoya before this, and now i'm even more in love AND I understand him even more🥺

  • @minnikothegreat
    @minnikothegreat 4 года назад +5

    he really is an embodiment of freedom. i love him so much TT

  • @Thekibo2
    @Thekibo2 3 года назад +1

    I really really really appreciate you having*spoilers for manga* in title, thank you man❤️❤️❤️

  • @Strawberry_1183
    @Strawberry_1183 3 года назад +4

    Personally, I remember a while back, I was kinda out of Haikyuu, like I wasn't really interested in it anymore, so I told one of my friends that he could spoil it to me since he really wanted to talk to someone about it. When he told what happened to Nishinoya, I was like, "I didn't expect that, but it really does make sense." And ironically, I've been a bit more interested into Haikyuu recently because I remembered how much I loved the kid.

  • @justmyopinion79
    @justmyopinion79 4 года назад +9

    The waves bookending the video are stunning for the meaning and atmosphere of the video.

  • @yxiao7976
    @yxiao7976 4 года назад +5

    I smiled so hard seeing this on my recommended. Thanks for making these video essays! :))

  • @arthurkernkraut8904
    @arthurkernkraut8904 4 года назад +3

    Your Haikyuu videos were what made me start watching the anime and even now, after finishing the manga, makes me see the story with a new perspective. Thank you and keep the good work!

  • @yannaedc5934
    @yannaedc5934 3 года назад +1

    "it's no fun if yu don't try other options when you know they exist" damn...I came to the realization that that's what I've been doing in my hobby, but I didn't know why, it just looked fun, but that quote is so true

  • @SephTheSin
    @SephTheSin 4 года назад +5

    I’ll have to book mark this video for when I’ve finished the entire series, I’m sure I’ll enjoy this video whenever I end up watching it in the future😅 keep up the good work

  • @ashutoshsingh-kj8eo
    @ashutoshsingh-kj8eo 4 года назад +3

    Man I am so grateful for you covering this beautiful series so well, loved it.

  • @kyleblount1784
    @kyleblount1784 4 года назад +7

    This genuinely has changed my outlook on life. The other day I was thinking, what if you don't get your dream job then your life would be pointless. Its funny because of how wrong I am to think that way. It's never over there's always something to do and not doing them is a waste.

  • @mani3001
    @mani3001 4 года назад +4

    You know, what's really great for me is that I did not find his post timeskip choices to be out of character. I just thought 'Oh, of course Noya would be doing something like this'
    And even thinking about it now, I never did get the impression from him that he would want to play volleyball at a pro level.

  • @JoshuaHenelyThornhill
    @JoshuaHenelyThornhill 4 года назад +8

    First of all, I’m so happy to see you back ! All of that Bs from RUclips was pissing me off but now you’re back with all of your amazing content 🥰 That video was soooo good ! Nishinoya is really his own man and the path he chose was very admirable. He’s similar to an unstoppable wave never bound never broken. What a magnificent analysis of the dude ! Many thank Alex 🥰

  • @kaj4138
    @kaj4138 4 года назад +3

    Amazing video as always! Your thoughts really encapsulates Noya as a character and my love for him! A lot of people characterize him as someone who is immature and kinda of an idiot (and to some degree he may be one) but I've always felt that the reason he is that way is because he's already realized what kind of person he wants to be which is amazing for a high school student to even realize. :D

  • @kaylac349
    @kaylac349 4 года назад +4

    I’m honestly so jealous of people like noya. He’s both good at something and has found a passion life. I am talentless and don’t know what time doing with my life lol

  • @ahero4357
    @ahero4357 4 года назад +4

    I'm glad you have back your channel

  • @shifty220
    @shifty220 4 года назад +1

    Binged Haikyuu, then just finished watching all your Haikyuu related videos, then this comes out, the gift that keeps giving!

  • @cocoabeans544
    @cocoabeans544 2 года назад +1

    To put it simply:
    To Hinata and Kageyama volleyball is the end goal...to play the most volleyball and be great at it it's how they are fulfilled.
    To Noya, volleyball is the means to an end...his goal being the adventure, friendship and challenges he gets from playing volleyball .

  • @angelhwasa
    @angelhwasa 4 года назад +2

    It's early morning here in the Philippines but you're making me cry. Wait, I am crying! I have some thoughts I want to share but I can't stop crying. Haikyuu made me emotional. Lol

  • @heykenzo4284
    @heykenzo4284 4 года назад

    The addition of the sea ambiance is such a nice touch to the video!

  • @jerenlising1822
    @jerenlising1822 4 года назад +1

    I love how you explain the deep meaning of every anime :)

  • @mlreon
    @mlreon 4 года назад +2

    Am an anime only and am gonna just leave this here so when ever it maybe when the story concludes am gonna watch this because nishinoya is already my favorite character and I love your videos so I know you will do him justice.

  • @shipperran8679
    @shipperran8679 3 года назад

    You pin-point what exactly made me fallin in love with nishinoya, thank you TT

  • @aidanwang1263
    @aidanwang1263 4 года назад +1

    Your videos have literally convinced me to love and love this stuff man. I really love the true value of anime. Especially with your Rakugo video. Thanks man.

  • @trippyeyes1477
    @trippyeyes1477 4 года назад

    Just wanted to say I'm glad whatever issues you were having with RUclips got resolved and that all of your videos are back online. I have a 14 hour drive coming up in the next few days and plan on listening to your unrivaled story analysis/breakdowns for a majority of it ♥️

    • @Aleczandxr
      @Aleczandxr  4 года назад +1

      Hope the drive goes well, and that the videos help make it a bit more bearable! I also hope that you have a large amount of data coverage, lol.

    • @trippyeyes1477
      @trippyeyes1477 4 года назад

      @@Aleczandxr Hahaha I plan on making a new RUclips account and using the premium trial to download the videos

  • @softmoonangel
    @softmoonangel 4 года назад +1

    Aleczandxr, I swear I hate watching your Haikyuu!! videos because you really make me emotional and I hate my emotions so much ajgfhjdsgfgsg but as usual you are so right. When I first saw the spread of Nishinoya fishing I was honestly disappointed but not surprised because it just made so much sense, Yu was always a free spirit, pure energy that found itself going where ever it wants to. So seeing him across the world doing something as random as fishing made so so much sense and I couldn't be mad because he looked so happy and just as full of life as he always did. My main disappointment is that we didn't get to hear anything else from him, we see a shot of him in Italy and then two photographs and that's it (but I guess that's just part of my burning insistence that Karasuno deserved better as a whole so nvm)
    Also I think him being called the guardian deity is what fully cemented his life choice to be the right one in my eyes. He was a guardian and was there when he was needed but once he graduated he had finished serving his duty to Karasuno and needed to find his place elsewhere. Nishinoya was one of the first characters I fell in love with so to see him happy and living his life to the fullest really made me tear up which I'm doing all over again because of this video so thank you ♡

  • @madewithtrees
    @madewithtrees 4 года назад +1

    Thank you so much for your insight really. Every single time, you always make me reflect on my own life and how I feel and I’m so thankful for how your videos open my mind.

  • @indiahill5418
    @indiahill5418 4 года назад

    thank you for the very clear spoiler warning off the rip! it will take a lot of self control, but i shall come back when the rest is animated!!

  • @kristinaarceyow
    @kristinaarceyow 7 месяцев назад

    I always envy and admire this kind of personality. Nishinoya's mindset is admirable because it embodies the importance of not being confined by a single identity or role. His ability to excel while maintaining a broader perspective on life highlights a valuable lesson: true freedom lies in recognizing that one's passions and achievements are part of a larger, ever-evolving journey. This outlook encourages resilience, adaptability, and the courage to explore new paths, making Nishinoya a compelling and inspirational character.

  • @frida5416
    @frida5416 4 года назад +9

    I would love to see a vid on Kita or on the Miya twins even.

  • @bakuhoe2935
    @bakuhoe2935 4 года назад

    I'm so happy you talked about this!! I've been thinking about this recently, so seeing your video in my recommendation was a nice surprise! Great video!

    • @Aleczandxr
      @Aleczandxr  4 года назад +1

      Thank you, glad you enjoyed!

  • @natinal
    @natinal 4 года назад

    Thank you for showing so much thought and care for a character I've loved since I started watching this series.
    Great job, man!

  • @jamless9873
    @jamless9873 4 года назад +4

    Out of topic but now I'm crying because Noya is everything Eren wants to be, he's free-

  • @_babzee0074
    @_babzee0074 4 года назад +1

    I'm missing Haikyuu!!! Thanks for the video. Nishinoya is one of my favorite character in the series together with Oikawa, Kuroo and Kenma.

  • @bruvinstance4179
    @bruvinstance4179 4 года назад

    Your videos always make me appreciate this story more than I already did. Thank you for this vid!

  • @PiuPiuThePenguin
    @PiuPiuThePenguin 4 года назад +2

    Welcome back and congratulations to the 200k 🎉! Missed your videos!

  • @Kevin-zl3ci
    @Kevin-zl3ci 4 года назад +1

    How he became my favorite character you ask? THe music and his entrance made him my fav in an instant

  • @Em-bc1ni
    @Em-bc1ni 4 года назад +8

    by the way, “libero” in italian literally means “free” :)

  • @alexanderjay4892
    @alexanderjay4892 4 года назад

    Thank God you got your channel back. I always watch the oikawa video when I need to get motivated.

  • @benni3656
    @benni3656 4 года назад

    Damn your videos are good. I too was surprised at first but it just makes so much sense when you think about it. Also noyas way of thinking is what I recommend everyone should be thinking like. Just do whatever you want and do not give a f what anyone thinks bout you.

  • @lanlan7730
    @lanlan7730 4 года назад

    Finally a very well made analysis on my favorite character

  • @dana-wt6cs
    @dana-wt6cs 4 года назад +1

    nishinoya has been my favourite character since the second he showed up on screen he's just. perfection

  • @GotGamesFTW
    @GotGamesFTW 4 года назад

    You is my favorite character and the main motivator for me playing volleyball the past 4 years. What an addicting sport.

  • @carolynharris4519
    @carolynharris4519 4 года назад

    You're like the best anituber who analyzes anime. I've seen a few and you're really the best. Keep making great content like this!

  • @zahraardiany9699
    @zahraardiany9699 4 года назад

    this video just miraculously popped on my tl one day ... i still stand by my opinion of Nishinoya still being my top favorite in Haikyuu from the beginning until now, this video is just a perfect analysis of why it is

  • @branddransnothing
    @branddransnothing 3 года назад +1

    I wasn't surprised when Noya at the time skip wasn't playing Volleyball. Whenever I watched him in the anime or read his lines on the manga, he was a spirit that was different from the rest and you could tell from his eyes. I loved how the Manga artists and even the Anime artists had really nailed down those few second shots of just their eyes or body movement because it says a thousand words with a single glance or a small turn without a word being taken. They capture what the characters feel without needing any excess words being said.
    Noya had a talent for Volleyball and he sure as hell took that talent and made it an experience HE wanted. Once he had taken every bit of experience down to the drop, he'll go and search for another new experience, whether he had to work his way up from the bottom again. And I love that about him. He went from being scared of everything to trying out everything he possibly can, bad or good. And many people envy that while many people are like that too.
    Him traveling around the world was just part of that process. Just part of him that said "Hey... why not? Why not just go for it and try?" Because that's who he was and is and forever will be.
    I personally loved his grandfather for the small few pages he was in. You could tell that he was a free spirit too. He wasn't like that stereotypical "rich grandpa with hot yoing girls" He sure as he'll had a free spirit. Teaching Noya that being like that wasn't a bad thing and that being scared isn't bad but also such a wasteful thing. Life is far too short, if you're scared to try things out, you'll end up wasting valuable time and experience, you'll live in regret "I should've done it." "Why was I scared?" And life is too short to be wasting it on those thoughts.

  • @GraceMaplegem
    @GraceMaplegem 4 года назад +1

    Oh my goodness, is the sound of the waves at the beginning and ending of the video supposed to be giving us a feeling of the scene where Noya is capturing the fish? That’s beautiful :0 (sorry that I don’t know how to word this well)

  • @researchmate7153
    @researchmate7153 4 года назад +1

    Great video as always. Please more haikyuu! BTW I think you should do an analysis on Asahi, his journey to self confidence and performance at nationals is definitely worth talking about.

    • @Aleczandxr
      @Aleczandxr  4 года назад +1

      Unfortunately I only take requests from Patreon, sorry about that.

    • @researchmate7153
      @researchmate7153 4 года назад

      @@Aleczandxr understandable mate, have a great day.

  • @Argos-xb8ek
    @Argos-xb8ek 4 года назад

    This is what every kid goes through that plays highschool sports as a senior especially during playoff season. Knowing that every game could very well be the last one you ever play with your friends and teammate's and wanting to win and keep the fun going is soo relatable. It's why I love this show.

  • @rilianariddle
    @rilianariddle 4 года назад

    Beautiful analysis as always. So glad that you're back!

  • @dkvitaleme
    @dkvitaleme 4 года назад +1

    Episode 21 was phenomenal I'm glad Noya finally got his backstory illustrated beautifully.

  • @Lerinell
    @Lerinell 4 года назад

    You're one of the only channels I have notifications on, I absolutely love your videos and I'm so glad you got your channel back :)

  • @dzian17
    @dzian17 4 года назад

    the sound of the waves during the spoiler warning is pure genius.. 👌🏼

  • @marikothecheetah9342
    @marikothecheetah9342 4 года назад

    I was so happy to see you analyse Nishinoya. Together with Kageyama they are my favourite characters in the manga. Thank you for this video. Although I wish his break from VB was temporary I do get where Furudate comes from when it come to his character, just like you described it in the video.

  • @johnquinn2091
    @johnquinn2091 4 года назад

    Keep making the vids if you enjoy them. You're a talented creator with a great analytical mindset

  • @ceilingstare1536
    @ceilingstare1536 4 года назад +2

    I'm really glad you back uploading!

  • @Ann-cm1vx
    @Ann-cm1vx 4 года назад +7

    His revelation is one of my favourites, alongside Osamu and Kita (for non pro players)

  • @danielmugisha3725
    @danielmugisha3725 4 года назад

    Man you just made me love noya more than l already do great video.

  • @rudyadjagba5364
    @rudyadjagba5364 4 года назад

    delighted to see you back Brother !