Volleyball Couple Reaction to Haikyu!! S2E11: "Above'"
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- Опубліковано 22 тра 2024
- Professional volleyball player and World Champion Sarah Pavan shares her love of Haikyu!! with her husband/coach and former volleyball athlete, Adam.
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"Above" Haikyu: 2nd Season. Writ. Taku Kishimoto, Dir. Tetsuake Watanabe, Sentai Filmworks, 2015.
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I think we like Bokuto because he’s unabashedly supportive of other players getting better and making winning attacks/moves. Like when he teaches Hinata that new move and later when he’s super supportive of Karasuno.
Bokuto is pure id. He only wants one thing - to feel good, to feel special. Combine that with his exceptional talent and physical abilities and you get a very special player. Whether or not you can actually use someone like that on your team is really dependent on your team's culture. As we can see it works very well for Fukurodani, mainly because they have Akaashi who can direct Bokuto's desire into something productive.
An interesting side effect of this facet of Bokuto's personality is that he also wants others to feel good and to feel special. That's why he's so empathic when other spikers like him have a hard time, and why he's endlessly encouraging of their desire to improve. I believe that could be a great asset to any team, regardless of his slumps.
"The Way of the Ace" perfectly sums up Bokuto. It doesn't just mean that he's the only ace, it means that every player on the court should desire to be the ace.
Yeah, like how he was really feeling for Tanaka. Bokuto is simply lovable.
Yachi eating a really charred piece of meat and saying "tastes like life" makes me cackle all these years later. She was ahead of her time
One thing to keep in mind about bokuto is that mostly, *generally*, he's a good guy and a good teammate. He's there helping out Hinata and Tsukki with extra practice, and he really knows how to uplift and inspire people.
And yeah, he's moody and immature. Not everyone who plays sports is gonna have great mental fortitude and be able to manage their own emotions, especially as a teenager. As great as he is, he still is developing as a person and as a player as well.
You can also see that he does care about his team and never blames them or anything else. He only blames himself, and part of his pain when he's struggling is that he's letting his team down and letting himself down.
Is he a dramatic diva about it? Of course. But I've seen a lot of teams deal with far worse personalities than Bokuto. He's eccentric and temperamental, but that's about it, and he's got the support of his teammates who know which buttons to push and let him process his emotions. And they do that, because it's worth it; because when Bokuto _is_ on point and running at 120%, he's better than everyone else on the court 99% of the time.
I also think it's important to recognize that Fukurodani's setter, Akaashi, is also fantastic at reading Bokuto. Their team dynamic works because of him, and his ability to work with such an extreme personality.
And even through all that, Akaashi trusts Bokuto to make the play when they need it the most, and in turn, it means a lot to Bokuto that Akaashi and his team still believes in him. Having that trust and belief in each other is SO important between teammates. I've seen guys go into a spiral when they get into a slump and then their team doesn't give them an opportunity to dig themselves out and pick themselves up. It just wrecks their self-confidence completely.
And just for clarification. I'm not a crazy Bokuto fanboy, but I do appreciate the character a lot, and I'd actually much rather deal with a guy like him IRL over a guy like Oikawa. Just saying.
This, exactly this. Bokuto’s not my favorite character, but I like him a lot because I can (to a degree) relate to him, insofar as my performance in the things I love can often be affected by my mood, because my mental strength isn’t the strongest. At the same time, though, the anime and manga does show off later why you should care for Bokuto, even before that specific match that cannot be named. They show off reasons for why the team cares so much about him besides him just being a Top 5 Ace, and it feels weirdly vindicating for me (even if my dips are nowhere near as dramatic as his).
Would I play with him irl? Hell naw, but I would pick him over all of the other perceived “problem players” in the series any day of the week.
Yeah. And then as he grows older and furthers his volleyball career he does really GROW. And I like best the kinds of characters that have room to grow. Grow out of/in to etc. Bokuto is fantastic that way. Besides all the top players seem a bit eccentric in different ways and this is just how the world is different types of people make life interesting.
And Kudos to Akaashi, he's good at managing people even at such a young age.
I like how you phrased it the best of the comments here. You explained why we love Bokuto in a clear way, without coming off as aggressive, or defensive.
Maybe its more difficult for Sarah and Adam to see his redeeming qualities, because they are mostly considering the nightmare scenario of Bokuto's emotions being completely unpredictable, and potentially turning any tournament match into chaos. They both have probably played with people that act like Bokuto, and who aren't anywhere near as charismatic.
I imagine that people that behave that way irl, are a lot harder to deal with, especially when you don't have an Akaashi handling damage control. 😅
Bokuto's loveable because of the comedy. It's a funny contrast to someone like Ushiwaka. Basically he's entertaining to watch in his own way. No, he would not be a pleasant teammate in real life. But his character's also largely exaggerated for comedic relief.
I think they're just having flashbacks to people who are super downers in general watching him. That's why lol.
Why would he not be a good teammate? Top 5 in country outside hitter , he can obviously pass, receive, at a high level …he’s in high school, a teenager lol such a clown response
@@AGA151994cause his performance depends on his mood...
And his mood can change so easy...
Did u ever deal with temperament people ?
Yeah that same thing...
On this topic, they all are high schoolers, having mood changes is totally normal at that age, and without spoiling, please refer to the manga for Bokuto's arc (we get a little bit of it by the end of season 4, but sadly I don't think it will be covered in the movies). Top tier character on a show filled with top tier characters.
@@AGA151994 I said "pleasant," not "good."
Calm yourself.
The fact that Ubugawa Guy seems like a totally normal/nice dude makes Sarah's distaste of him 10 times funnier XD
I wonder what he would look like in the Season 4 artstyle. Maybe he looks better, or maybe they lean into his "ugliness" and make him look scary
I actually don't get it. How does he deserve such hate/disrespect/bullying? It can't be based just on appearance only, I refuse to acknowledge that a mature and successful person could act that way. Is there a joke I missed?
@@ruslan_riazantsev I would definitely agree if we were talking about a real person, but at the end of the day he’s just a drawing
@@FTNChicken I mean I guess, but we don't know how it would turn in that case, don't we? It doesn't make you or me wrong, because both cases are possible. Still it leaves some place for speculation. I just noted something I don't really like, nothing more, nothing less.
@@ruslan_riazantsev I kinda don't get it either :( Some people really are not the best looking: would they be treated differently?
My assumption is that Sarah is just taken aback by the artistic choices for the Ubugawa guy (Masaki Gōra) when almost everyone looks pretty good looking.
Bokuto's simply endearing cause his ego and personality is almost childlike. He doesn't really put anybody down, in fact he's often times supportive. He obviously has flaws with how fickle he is. But one good play and he can, just as quickly, become the boost of optimism everyone needs in a pinch. He's a double-edged sword in a team that luckily knows how to wield it.
Bokuto is conpletely innocent, like a child. He wears his emotions on his sleeve, and they are always full force. Plus, he always says exactly what he's thinking, so ofc he doesn't realize when other people dont....
And ofc, you completely ignored the part when his own teammate explains why they accept him...
"The smallest thing can bring him up or down, but what usually makes others lose hope doesn't even faze him, so when the rest of the team are down, he is the one that brings them up"
And this exact scenario is on display in the nationals, which is soo freaking cool how Bokuto carries himself in that Particular match
I do get Sarah's point tho. If Bokuto continued to be this flip-floppy until the end of the series, I feel like a lot more people wouldn't like him as much. But the fact that a lot of us, even non-Bokuto fans, still like him as a character would imply that something happens to his character arc that would make him a lot more likeable even if you dislike his initial attitude. But delving into that would be spoilers so I'll stop there. Lmao
@@idiosyncrasy7703 Yea but Sarah has already judged him based on just the few episodes she has seen in this watch cycle and also based on his catchphrase.
Yessss love Bokuto's spirit, n also he's still a high schooler so 🤷♂🤷♂
Bokuto is likeable because he is not a complex person. What you see is what you get. He’s not being purposely arrogant or cocky. He’s not trying to be demanding of things. He’s just simple and doesn’t over think things - he loves volleyball in a very child-like innocence kind of way. I can appreciate that innocence lolol. As for the girls preparing everything, it’s because they’re managers of the teams, not because they’re girls. If there were boy managers, they would be assisting as well.
I wish we got to see the boy managers, I feel like they are never highlighted in the same way. Though I suppose the story is being told from the perspective of our characters mostly, so the female managers would obviously standout far more.
@@withxoutxlife I would guess it is also a way to have any female characters at all, being all boy teams playing against all boy teams there aren't exactly many places to put girls.
実際の高校クラブでは、男女共にマネージャーが食事の用意をします。
それと下級生やベンチ外のメンバーが食事等の用意したりします。
それと選手の保護者が、食事を用意する事が多いです。
特に強豪チームになると、食事もトレーニングという意識が強く、１日に５回くらい食事をする事もあります。
白鳥沢のように、学校内に食堂のある豪華な学校もあります。
しかし、そういう学校は稀です。
チームの運営予算には限りがあるので、OBや保護者、チームメンバーの奉仕が非常に重要になります。
Bokuto and the situations he puts himself in are just funny for one thing.
Also, I think he's a moral booster for his team. When he's hyped, it clearly will hype everyone else around him. He has that charisma. When he's down, he's SO down it's almost laughable and his team still keeps the moral but in a different way. That's how I see it atleast.
I think the reason why people love Bokuto is because he’s got a big heart and is good natured. Yes, he’s a bit childish, but his positives outway any of his negatives.
I think the main differences between our take on Bokuto is that 1. we look at him from a wider angel as a character but you see him only from a pro athlete point of view.
2. please keep in mind that most of the viewers has already finished the manga too so maybe that influences the hate or love for the characters.
agreed. I think Sarah is taking things a little too seriously. Bokuto is an anime/manga character and there can be exaggerations to his character😂
@@mioc1909 idk man, but if she does take it too seriously then i feel sad for that ubugawa guy😅
@@mioc1909 yes and it's not like he is the only character with a flaw he is just as simpleton as Hinata, Kageyama and Lev but she can relate more to them in a sense maybe?
I like Bokuto because there's a sense of contrast...? just like what the manager said, Bokuto may look like the big brother, but actually he's the baby. So as an anime character, it's fun to watch.
There's still stuff to cover with Fukurodani and Bokuto in particular, and while those moments can be cringy, esp if you image something similar in real life, I wouldn't say Bokuto's teammates are being insincere. To me personally it always came across as fond exasperation. While the rest of the team do have each other, Bokuto is their ace (plus a highly skilled one), he's got a big (loud) presence, and I find it hard imagining the whole team + coach tolerating slumps of a player of his position in the long term (even with the character exaggeration), especially during national tournaments, if this weren't a give-and-take kind of a situation. And Akaashi mentions how he's usually the only one keeping his spirits up when the rest of the team is affected.
"And Akaashi mentions how he's usually the only one keeping his spirits up when the rest of the team is affected."
I like that you mentioned that part because Sarah and Adam kinda glossed over it. I think it's because Sarah was too distracted by the Ubugawa guy 😄
And I agree with everything else that you said.
Yeah, they just not mention that huge part about Bokuto being as teammate
@@cookiemonster6468 What's wrong with the Ubugawa guy, btw? Is Sarah really that shallow to judge a person only by appearance, or is it some kind of a joke I didn't get? Sorry for a stupid question, no offence meant for all parties involved.
@triananero I don’t think the Bokuto respect from his teammates at the bbq registered, just like Tsukki specifically remembering bokutos own struggles w VB and his hype up speech while Tsukkis brother was explaining his continued commitment to VB got no attention. To me that shows how much bokuto inspires, relates, leads- and with how genuine he is those types of moments are even more powerful imo.
@@ruslan_riazantsevI have same question as you do… anime gave characters different appearance so they’re more easier for readers to memorize and recognize who they are. I don’t think he deserve such hatred simply because of his appearance, speaking for all other characters too. There’re so many characters that Sarah was “urg”-ing at s8moky because of their appearance
While I'm far from his biggest fan, the value I see in Bokuto is that when he's in the right mindset, he is just as enthusiastic in the progress, development, and accomplishments of others as he is in himself. He reciprocates the support he receives with interest. Unfortunately, he doesn't usually do so immediately (or in the most diplomatic of manners), but those who invest in him will inevitably receive a payoff.
Hypothetically, I'd be his friend, but over half of the words I'd exchange with him would probably be banter. Interestingly enough, those types of camaraderie between boys/men can reach the same level of profundity as a more cerebral relationship.
I think it's important to point that Bokuto is one of the 5 best scorers even with his emotional instability. So if he eventually manages to keep his emotions in check, he could become the very best in the country, which is why I think that his teammates accommodate to his whims.
As someone who hasn't read the manga and thus is in the same boat as Sarah, here's my impression of Bokuto: he's a high schooler. I imagine if and when he decides to go pro, he's gonna have to learn to regulate his emotions, and part of that is just something that comes with age and maturity. His slumps are annoying, but at the end of the day they don't seem much to hinder his teammates or lessen their morale. I think if his meltdowns were actively harming the team it'd be a much bigger problem, but as was pointed out, the other players are strong and adaptable enough to compensate for him. Plus, his meltdown lasted what? ten minutes in-game, max? It doesn't seem to be that difficult to get him back on track, and when he's good he's REALLY good. Probably the best hitter in the entire training camp.
I'll admit, I'm a sucker for a himbo character, so I love Bokuto in all his big dumb glory. He's egotistic, but not any mores than Ushiwaka, and it's not without reason. You need that kind of confidence to make it in sport. Additionally, every interaction we see him in suggests he's a genuine and friendly (if somewhat oblivious) guy. His teammates seem to like him despite his obvious flaws, he doesn't look down on players like Hinata who are obviously way worse than him, and he does serve as a morale boost too those around him. Overall, he's a good guy and a good player who needs to learn to keep his shit together on the court.
I feel like the main issue is they're painting Bokuto's selfishness as something akin to a collegiate athlete who only thinks of himself, when it's closer to a teenager who isn't just emotionally mature yet (which he freaking is). Lmao. If you view him the same way you view yourself when you were in highschool, with all the hormones and emotions and new stuff happening to us at that age, I feel like a lot more people would be receptive of him as a character.
'adam's bothering me today' I REFUSE TO BELIEVE IT, #JUSTICEFORADAM
I can’t wait for Adam to see the tournament! The buildup after the training camp arc really flows well into it and seeing how much Adam liked the first half of season 2 I think he’s going to really enjoy the rest!
I also loved how invested Adam was in Tsukishima’s conversation with his brother. Sarah roasting him was great too haha 😆 I love that scene and how it shows how they’re both slowly taking steps not just back into volleyball but back into their relationship with each other.
Bokuto shows imperfection. He is a great player (Top 5! of the Aces!) but he doesn't have everything going for him, he's immature but he also wears his heart on his sleeve. Makes him more relatable, for me atleast. He's funny and his HeyHeyHey! is a great catchphrase! 😂
Why i love Bokuto?
Because he taught Tsukki and Hinata a lot of things about volleyball.
Because he inspired Akaashi *manga reader here*
Because he and Kuroo’s friendship
All the relationships he has with other players are the best and these people admire Bokuto as well.
Yaa i think they will definetly change there opinion on bokuto , when bokuto facing agaunst kiryu
Bokuto don't deserve that much hate
ADAM DO NOT READ THIS YET!!!
Sarah! The Yamaguchi scene you're remembering hasn't happened yet!
I was thinking the same thing 😂
I was thinking about the same ToT xD Haha, what a slip. I searched for this comment lol.
Was here to say the same thing and was gonna give Adam the same warning lol
I was thinking the same thing! I thought i was the wrong one.
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Sarah knows how to farm for comments! She got the stans heated🤣
Bokuto is a high schooler, theres no need to dislike him that much even if u think he is childish😢 besides, even his team and other player are chill
The right question is how did you hate Bokuto?
First, without him Tsukki won't understand the 'moment'.
Second, without him Hinata won't do obtain a new skill free-given.
Those two reasons they can't get from Karasuno's coach since he was on the weaker side of player. He never experienced the 'moment'. He also hasn't fully realized Hinata's perspective so he didn't think to teach that particular skill to Hinata.
Third, without him Fukurodani will just be a nekoma with worse defense.
Absolutely.
But thats the issue, so far Bokuto is a plot devise, a comedic relieve, not a real person. Sarah is not a anime critic, i doubt shes interested in that aspect of the anime. No way she can get empathy for a 18 year old with a 8 year old mindset, same for Adam, whos is giving her pov of a coah, even he struggled trying to figure about the dynamic a guy like Bokuto will bring to a team.
All you said about him are personality traits which are good to have as a friend, but Sarah and Adam was looking at it from a volleyball perspective. It would be suck to have him as a teammate, if I am not as secure mentally as the fukurodani players
@@Intersectingstuff well, she asked us how do we genuinely like him.
Bokuto is so loveable and likeable because he encourages EVERYONE and he loves volleyball as much if not ever more than Hinata and Kageyama. Also he brings the best comedic scenes)) He motivated and helped Hinata and Tsukki so much, he and Kuroo have the best back and forth moments and banters.
And his story gives one of the best if not the best payoff in this series, which I pray to all gods they animate well so you also can see and appreciate.
Also... HEY! HEY! HEY!
Adding another wall of essay, 'cause why not lol~
1. Compare Fukurodani with Kitagawa Daiichi Junior High
The author, Furudate, doesn't shy away from team conflicts. The whole team at that time had enough of Kageyama, so they refuse to hit his set, regardless that they're in an official match that may cost them the game. Added that the players are teenagers, who are mostly emotional and don't care about consequences right there and then: not about team dynamics, not about the coach, much less the game.
So this could be the same for Fukurodani right? If they truly had enough of Bokuto, why go along with his emo mode? Why tolerate it? Why even join into the Hey Hey Hey cheer? Were they bullied to?
2. Jaded adult perceptions
As adults who'd experienced shitty, narcissistic teammates, whether in sports or school or work, where you're the one taking all the responsibilities, while that teammate just swoop in last minute to claim the credit. Worst when mistakes were made and only you getting blamed cause you didn't double check or something. Annoying right? And using this past, we project onto Fukurodani team, where Bokuto only wants the glory.
But is that the whole truth?
Yes, Bokuto is in his best when he's having fun and doing his best, but he also train harder than anyone else so he can continue to have fun. 'You find volleyball not fun because you suck at it.' Is said to Tsukki. He trained for straights so that he could get the spike past the blockers. Unlike our past shitty teammates, he does put in the effort to train and be better, and not be the typical I'm the ace, you guys get better while I don't need to practice anymore cause I'm already the best.
Then adding Bokuto mood swings, which, who can promise won't get worst as he grow up? It's professional team players worst nightmare, to get a tantrum throwing diva, blaming everyone but themself teammate. But to counter this, look back at the match, did Bokuto ever blame Akaashi for setting badly? For his teammates not receiving properly? For Hinata to dare to use the feint against them? So how does the emo mode emerges? And how long does it last?
3. Seeing the team as an outsider
I would compare Fukurodani team dynamics with married couples. Ever had that friend who always complain about their spouse bad habits, and eventually a friend or two just spoke out: Why don't you get a divorce then? Find a better spouse! And the friend would just be dumbfounded: Why would I want to divorce my spouse? Just because I complain about them?
In Haikyuu universe, most would agree that the best player is Ushiwaka. He's talented, he's hardworking, and most importantly he's discipline. He'd be the dream player any team would want to have on their side. And yet, if we asked Fukurodani, would they change Bokuto for Ushiwaka, I'd think that the answer would be no.
Many would think that, since in these 2 episodes there isn't much reaction from the team or coach, that Fukurodani is the submissive teammates that could only accept Bokuto 'toxic' traits and could do nothing about it. But watch again the part where the team gets annoyed at Bokuto after they knew he's the one that taught Hinata the feint. Just like his emo modes, it's highly possible that this isn't the first time for Bokuto to be kind and help the opposite team to score against them. They don't have to cheer Bokuto up when he's in emo mode, so why do they have to accept Bokuto helping other team players? They're competitive, hot-blooded players, stop giving tips to the other side Bokuto!
4. Building up for future growth
Watching Haikyuu multiple times, I would say that this is the author's intention of having Bokuto grow on us. You think when Fukurodani other players first met Bokuto and experiencing his emo mode, that it would be a good impression? Heck no. But after months, years of spending and training together, do you not think that these players are bonded? That they care about Bokuto enough to think: oh no, how do we get him out of his slump? Tease him, hell yes, not gonna miss the opportunity, then what else?
It's quite a sight to see, that it's the whole team, not just Akaashi alone, that tries to get Bokuto back to his best.
It's annoying, not going to lie, handling players like Bokuto, but what makes it worth it?
These players aren't strangers that are group together just for few months. If Bokuto is truly a tyrant like old Kageyama, would anyone on the team really cared to cheer him up?
So just like the baby sibling that we used to want to stuff back into mom's tummy just because baby was crying too loud, slowly we learn more about Bokuto, and find out that hey, he isn't that bad after all. And why the fandom could respect him as much as Ushiwaka.
I love this comment! I totally agree with all your points and you even brought up some that I hadn't noticed. I hadn't really thought about Sarah's reaction to Boukuto "taking all the credit" but you perfectly encapsulate what my first impression of the scene was. I think a lot of viewers like just interpreted those lines where the teammates set things up to give him the "good part" aka the final point as them counting on him as their ace to lead them to victory, rather than Sarah's interpretation of them doing all the work for him so he could feel better about himself. And tbh I don't think the text really supports the latter take. Like he is hyped back up but he isn't trying to take credit from his teammates, nor do they seem annoyed at having to fake helplessness, which are what I assume would happen in that situation.
How can you disrespect the "hey hey hey" and call it cringe, I'll "hey hey hey" with this guy any day of the week
For me, Bokuto is lovable because of the pure joy he shows of the sport. Similar to how Hinata shows love for it by never giving up and doing his best to improve, I think Bokuto shows the love of when you're good enough at competitive activities to enjoy them. Bokuto is also so fun to watch, and I love how he thinks he's best, has the skills to sorta back it up, but he never puts others down or demands respect from them. Also, his speech of "having that one moment" lives rent free in my head.
Very excited for the tournament!!
dude, i will NEVER understand sarah's dislike for bokuto and his HEY HEY HEY. 😅😂😂 he's my all time fave character on the show mainly cause he IS flawed, has his ups and downs but is still one of the best aces in the entire country and once he sets off, he sets off hard.
like seriously why does she hate him so much? 😭 makes me not want to watch the reactions anymore
@@MYLOVELYBOOKNOOK Her open disdain for him this ep and last, while not enough to turn me away considering how great her original reaction (and this run + Adam generally) was, was definitely more than a little jarring. I had to re-watch her first reactions of these eps just to check because I definitely didn't remember this much coming from her. She does say that she hates having to pump up someone's tires all the time, those kinds of players drive her nuts, it's exhausting, etc. Since adding Adam to the mix, I guess she's just been able to open up more about just how much she actually feels about each character, both ones she likes and dislikes. Not to say that she wasn't super open in her original reaction, but she focused more on reacting positively to the rest of the Fukurodani team vs this second run where she's so much more critical and negative towards Bokuto.
@@zeronrb1739 i think she tends to forget that he's literally a high school student and 17-18 years old 😭😂
Bokuto is always ready to help his teammates and even opponents teaching them skills to improve without holding back anything. He is simple and works towards his goals to be the best and enjoys being the best with a smile sharing his joy with others. People might take offence that he is showing off but when you know him enough, he is just a simpleton. He shares his love for volleyball and everyone gets infected.
I dont know man how someone can hate Bokuto
Agree. Them accepting Kageyama's "King" attitude but painting Bokuto's mood swings as somehow worse is really upsetting.
I'm really really questioning how you HATE Bokuto, Sarah. I love their insights but I'm skipping all the Bokuto and Ubugawa hate from both of them. It ruins the fun in the episode
Sarah is getting so upset so lets help her out a bit. First of all, bokuto is partially a comedy relief character and his antics are being taken way too seriously. Second, we only saw part of 1 set and are making very strong conclusions based on this. Adam was actually very much on the money when he talked about how bokuto must actually be a great teammate and friend for his team to respond the way they do. Later in the series we see fukurodani take on the team with a top 3 ace on it and we get to actually see what it was like having bokuto on the team.
1000% and on #2 his teammates literally talk about it at the bbq but they didn’t seem to acknowledge that..I think Adam may have internalized it, but Sarah’s got such a hatred for Bokuto that I think his positive attributes & moments just don’t register. I would bet that Adam comes around to the 🦉👑
So.. aside from I already read the manga, even before reading it I really like Bokuto as a person & teammate (not just an anime character). I think it's because whenever I watch Haikyuu, I immediately put myself as my high schooler self so I can relate everything faster. Maybe Sarah got too lost in thoughts & experinces as a pro player to compare him w others, and Adam also lost in his perspective as a coach. What I'm saying is:
1. They're in high school. Maybe you two got lucky that the worst teammate you've had was a streaky/moody player like Bokuto, but for me at least, the worst I had was *_the one who put blames on others & really dampen the mood of the whole team._* From my ordinary, unprofessional perspective as a high schooler, this guy was the all-rounder type and yes he was good but he was very irritating because the slightest error that HE made he put on a blame towards anyone else as to cover up for his pride as a known 'good athlete'. Even when we won, it didn't feel like a satisfying win at all. We were high schoolers after all, so admitting an error that he did shouldn't have been too hurtful for his pride. Instead, the fact that he blamed it on others hurt more. So for me, I'd much rather have a simpleton like Bokuto on my team who we can easily hype him up to keep him motivated tbh since he's easy to read.
2. Keep in mind Fukurodani is a powerhouse school (in this case for vball) & Bokuto is one of the top 5 high school hitters in Japan. Let that sink in.
a) With Fukurodani's reputation, there's no way a powerhouse school is letting a simpleton, moody player to be the team's captain, let alone _the ace._ We've seen other level-headed 3rd year players in Fukurodani, and despite that Bokuto is the captain. On my first watch, I thought there must be a highly valuable point in him as a player & teammate to be able to hold this position. Proven by Akaashi at 18:15, _Bokuto self-destructs at random times but he rarely has jitters and when the team is at their low he's still energetic,_ which sums up how reliable he is as a teammate overall.
b) Being one of the top hitters simply means he is highly skilled that's a fact, but not only that, I love him still going to the late practice with Akaasih & Kuroo, AND giving advices to the rookies. Despite the fancy title & him known as a moody simpleton, _Bokuto surely is diligent & meticulous as a player._ For me, if he were so full of himself & had a high ego, he would've felt satisfied easily and stopped doing the late practice altogether. He's already one of the top 5 aces anyway, why would he need Kuroo and some rookies to practice blocking with him? This minor detail gets easily overlooked, yet it matters if we're talking about Bokuto. He even eloquently shared his _special moment_ with volleyball to Tsukki when he didn't really need to. Why? Because he wanted Tsukki to know that volleyball is fun when you're good. And how do they achieve that? By doing tons of practice. _Him as one of the top aces proves he put extra efforts in polishing his skills & trained as hard as the other top aces._ And to me, that is dedication. If he were 'mentally weak', he would've quit vball on each time he lost a score/he did an error. His emo mode so far isn't enough to make him quits vball, so I think he's still a solid player overall. Plus, he's thoughtful & meticulous in a way that's surprisingly simple.
Bokuto is someone who wears his heart on his sleeve with no ulterior motives & he's a delight to play with as a fellow highschooler. No, he's not Kuroo, Daichi, or Oikawa type of a captain, but he's the simpleton captain who keeps charging ahead with full confidence & boosts the team's morale. He knows he's good & he has practiced harder than anyone else in the team, so getting jitters & being doubtful of his skill is an alien concept to him because he always gives his fullest. It's easier to deal with him who's highly skilled but needs a tiny push to keep him fully motivated rather than someone who's also skilled but straight arrogant & blames the teammate instead. His enthusiasm is infectious & he's the perfect piece for Fukurodani's solid team play.
I like Bukoto because he is Bokuto. If Bokuto has only one fan then that is me. If Bokuto has no fans, then that means I am no longer here. If the world is against Bokuto, then I am against the world.
Kidding aside, I just love the way he is.
Yall might like him later on. 😉
Can't wait for the next episode's reactions!
Spring tournament is finally starting!!!
HEY HEY HEY!!
@@theoacean hey hey heyy! chain
I fear they won't adapt what we're referring to in the movies. But let's see
True love 😂❤
I like that Bokuto's character shows weakness. There's this idea that you can only win and become better if you're always strong. Even if you fall you always have to pick yourself up and move on - I don't disagree with that, but I also like that they're showing a different way to be, because there are different ways to be. Some people have the strength to pull themselves up and others need other people to help and I don't think that's bad... Also, he's super supportive of others so why would I mind that he also needs support
It's kind of funny how you guys can let the stuff kageyama did in middle school slide while someone like bokuto who struggles with feeling down when he's not playing well, you don't really give him time to mature. From my perspective I've dealt with people with middle school kageyama a lot more when playing sports and for me those type of players I feel are the worse to deal with while people like Bokuto who struggle with that self confidence is very much easier to deal with. Just a few encouraging words and they'll be back on their feet later in the game. While Kageyama had to have his whole team and coach bench him because he was being an a55. I disagree very much with your guy's take on this one and I'm not that big a fan of Bokuto, this is just coming from experience dealing with these personalities. My guess is that both of them have similar mindset to Kageyama that's why they let it slide. Kinda crazy how they are legit painting bokuto as some kind of villain which in my opinion shows lack of maturity because Bokuto in all other scenarios during training has shown a lot of kindness to other teams and his teammates if you were paying attention.
bro I was so under confident whenever I use to play any team sport that my team members would just get annoyed at me and ask me to warm the bench most of the time💀
Agree. Them accepting Kageyama's "King" attitude but painting Bokuto's mood swings as somehow worse is really upsetting.
I'm really really questioning how you HATE Bokuto, Sarah. I love their insights but I'm skipping all the Bokuto and Ubugawa hate from both of them. It ruins the fun in the episode
@@annebelen5881 Kageyama reactions to losing was blaming everyone else while Bokuto really just blamed himself in these scenarios. It's okay to find it annoying in the same way Sarah finds Oikawa annoying but Bokuto really has no ill intention what so ever compared to Oikawa, he's just a little moody every now and then. There really is nothing to stand on when it comes to hating Bokuto as a person. Like I said before you can find him annoying without gaslighting Bokutos entire personality. I just find it fascinating how much hate he's getting because I genuinely don't know where it's coming from lol. I also agree with you skipping the hate makes sense, I'm not about that life.
WHY are we bringing Kageyama into this discussions?? The situation during his middle school years is because they have a fuckass incompetent coach. None of the situation will escalate to him being boycotted by his team if only his coach have at least 1% of maturity and wisdom that Ukai and Takeda have. Kageyama became so selfish and demanding all controls is a result from his solitude and not having any support from anyone. I agree Sarah is being very harsh on Bokuto but WHY the fuck should we bring Kageyama and judging him why he already received the worst punishment for his immaturity? The boy already humiliated in front of public and rejected from Shiratorizawa. Sarah and Adam understanding Kageyama because they have seen him trying to change his mindset. He fucking bow and begged Oikawa for advice!! He practice until late at night everyday so he can give the best tosses for Hinata. Heck he even already tried to apologize to Kindaichi. And you think Sarah and Adam couldn't see Kageyama's sincerity to change for better?? Sarah even said she acknowledged Kageyama have some issues. Instead of dragging Kageyama into this, you should've just tell Sarah she is being too judgmental to character she doesn't know yet. Or just stop watching their reaction altogether.
@@roroellies8188 you need to chill, read my comment first please with a clear mind instead of running into conclusions. It's about letting certain actions slide while being overly harsh to other actions. The reason why Kageyama had that happen to him was due to him being a dick to his teammates, I never said Kageyama learning and trying to better himself should be punished. I said that it was deserved in middle school because it was. You can't just blame it on the coach or others when you were the one causing the problems in the first place. He was being a jerk and he owned up to it and I respect that. S o please don't come to conclusions on my words about Kageyama, I'm just comparing their lenience on different personalities. I wrote that so they can understand how immature they are being about a character, it's not like you'd ditch someone just because of one thing they did. The whole point of this is that no one is perfect and people have flaws, the more we can understand them and be patient the better off we'll be. So no I'm not going to stop watching this channel because someone's personality irked me the wrong way that would be immature... see what I did there...
got friend just like bokuto in my futsal team. he was my senpai, but super friendly guy, hes high spirited, unselfish and easy going. usualy senior will mantain his image in front of their juniors, but not him. thats why everyone like and love to have him around.
I believe same goes with Bokuto.
sarah doesnt like him, because she's discipline and competitive person. to me the "hey hey hey" is not cringy, it just suited the voice of the dubber as his trademark.
Because you judge flaws of a highschooler as if the character is a pro athlete? Bokuto is likeable because he is one of the rare characters that behaves like a child, which makes him more believable sports prodigy, I mean all of the characters are children in the show, yet only handful amount acts like one.
There is also *spoiler* reasons to like bokuto, as you can judge the character according to pro-athlete standards when you see the finale of the show.
At the risk of sounding like I'm parroting everybody else, here's my take on Bokuto.
Even on a competitive environment, I wouldn't trade Bokuto out for many types of people I've played with before. His issues are emotional and selfish, but they are far from being detrimental, as already shown here. His slumps may be bad but what we don't see are the slumps of his teammates. Bokuto is the ace of Fukurodani, not just because he's their best hitter, but also because whenever the whole team is down, he is guaranteed to be the only person in their team that's keeping a positive mental attitude and is reliably capable of getting them out of that rut.
His whole personality is very simple. He feeds off the energy of others, is very passionate about volleyball, and never looks down on others. His frustrations don't stem from anything other than his ideal scenario of a "fun time while playing volleyball". He only gets mad at his own mistakes, never takes it out on others, and doesn't show any form of entitlement like demanding to be set the ball when he's clearly being finnicky.
Bokuto's team, in turn, does not blame him because they're fully aware that his positives significantly outweigh this negative side, and just treat it as if they're investing on a possible future payout. This trust between him and his teammates work precisely because this investment of theirs has never failed to produce large dividends for what little capital they have to give up.
I never thought that Fukurodani was hyping him up in a less than genuine way. Yeah it's a bit pushed by the ace's swinging moods but I always thought they meant it in the end. Otherwise why waste your time reassuring Bokuto that he is great, if you really think he's not worth it?
To me it just looks like a group of friends looking after each other: he never lets them down in a tight spot (thus why he is the ace - regardless of personal skill, moods or immaturity) and they keep building up his confidence because on his own he's pretty weak in that sense. What I would have given at the time, just to have my friends build me up for my good traits instead of letting me drown in my own insecurities. Bokuto is arguably one of the 5 top high school aces of the country *because* his team has his back, just the same way he has theirs.
And on the "high school" note. He may feel somewhat mentally immature compared to the rest, yes, but honestly maybe the most unusual thing is actually how mature and selfless all of the others are: remember these are *high school* kids.
Everyone grows up and matures at different times and I can safely say I had some classmates at that age who were SO much worse than Bokuto in their lack of self-awareness... in comparison to any of them, Bokuto shines as a genuinely simple soul (remember even the managers call him a "simpleton", but it's in a loving way) because he doesn't come across as malicious. Maybe it's his own weakness playing up, maybe it's the team indulging him a little too much, all of that is debatable. But he's never causing trouble on purpose. When he does unwittingly cause trouble, he beats himself up even more and never blames anybody else for his faults and mistakes. He's a good soul.
Also, please remember that no matter how immature he is sometimes allowed to be by his very mature team, he has some self-awareness after all: he was the one who explained to Tsukki what it feels like to "have that moment" and how he knows and can admit now he wasn't having fun playing until he recently got better. Overall he's a very talented 18yo who still needs to grow into himself emotionally to become fully reliable on the court. But I will never say that I don't understand his up-and-downs or that his team is cringy when they function as his emotional support.
Bokuto get a pass bc he dropped the hardest truth to tsukki
"you don't care for volleyball bc you play like sh*t"
bokuto always supports his team, and the team supports him back. bokuto is hardly affected by how the opponents are playing, and at times when the team is unsure and down, he pulls them forward. also, the team is definitely not insincere in their comments towards Bokuto. They really believe he is the best, it's just they might be a bit tired of repeating the process again and again. true, he is immature and doesn't have a good self-awareness, but that's why people like him so much, it shows that he is just like everyone else, and not everyone takes failure the same way. Also, he's just happy all the time, and seeing that kind of happiness really makes the viewer happy as well.
I think I like Bokuto because Akashi mentioned that they don't have to worry about him when playing a strong team since he gets going himself and I think that's huge
The reason we like Bokuto is because he's fun to watch but also, he doesn't underestimate Hinata or makes fun of him for being short and wanting to be an ace, nor resents him for completely random reasons like that other top 5 ace we know... Yes, sure, he's annoying as a player, but he's overall a good guy. I suppose, as fans who don't play volleyball, his attitude on the court bothers us less and we just see it as good fun. There is great witty value to Akashi's: 'Bokuto's weakness number...' XD
Them hating on a fictional 17/18 year old so much is hilarious to me. And a testament to how good Haikyu is at dragging you in haha. Bokuto is a fun character, helpful to many Karasuno players, and as stated DESPITE his flaws a top 5 ace in the country. I definitely understand maybe not wanting to coach or play with him but relax lmao. Its all exaggerated a bit for comedy anyways. He's not our enemy or someone we're relying on, why wouldn't we like him?
Nah personally I'm offended about the hate towards the HEYHEYHEY
That such a fun way to express things rolling for you
The point is the team mates do mean it. And Bokuto is a player they respect and trust. They are just used to his slumps. Bokuto is a player that makes you want to root for him. I love that we people that are easily discouraged have a representation in someone like Bokuto.
We like Bokuto because he’s a nice and friendly person simple as that. For a more in-depth reason we see him struggle in his mind even if we can’t understand why, seeing that he’s able to overcome those struggles due to the support system he’s curated due to his passion and sincerity is heartwarming.
It's the cringe and fragility that makes him relatable to us normal folk. Bokuto is a talented goof and manchild, who at the end of the day, is kind to everyone.
So for meeee~ I like Bokuto because he's so straightforward and pure lol meaning he doesn't have any ill intentions in how he approaches you. Outside of his little meltdowns he's super encouraging and doesn't hesitate to help you in his own way (like how he helps Hinata) He's just good vibes and he's funny to watch 🤣
Him lacking self awareness in the way that you guys point out, is def a flaw he should work on. But its not an immediate threat to the balance of his team since they've learned to cope with it. ALSO I feel like he would cheer up his teammates if they were feeling stuck, the same way his teammates do for him, and that's why they are okay with having to support him in that way, so that he can pick himself back up~
Bokuto makes everyone he’s around better because he shares what he knows and wants more people to play at a higher level so he can play at a higher level. Him and Kuro are essentially public libraries of volleyball information for Tuski and Hinata but also for any other player willing to ask. Also he 100% knows that his team is humoring him at the end and I think he just appreciates that they even care enough to make the effort even if it’s not 100% genuine. Effort is what matters to him and he expresses that later on as well to his setter.
For the anime watchers, there is two levels of love for Bokuto. There is the "So what, he's top 5 in the country and funny" and immaturely want to be/play like him. Then there is finding the comedy of the character being endearing and lovable, plus his ability to be hyped, supportive and empathetic for others.
Bokuto's character really shines later in Nationals where a lot of his self-awareness and maturity for the game, as a captain and the teams ace is touched on and developed. For manga readers, that would be where the love grows from there and beyond.
LMAO Sarah out here saying tsukki is 14 and how would he be able to have that self awareness but Bokuto at 16 being a diva is tilting her off the planet maybe they are just young and arent mature 😂😂😂 Bokuto is around for the laughs and to show there are ego players. But Ive always thought Sarahs character love was questionable because the Oikawa hate is wild when hes literally a top character in the show.
Maybe it's not fair because I've read all of manga, but Bokuto is the man and he'll always be the man. He's true to himself and doesn't hide behind a persona. Most importantly, he's just fun
I really can't say 90% of things I like about Bokuto without spoiling any lol. though some I can say already is: 1. he gave Tsukki the starting push with his moment in volleyball speech. 2. As akaashi said, in situations where a normal person would tremble with anxiety, Bokuto is going all in. it's weird trivial stuff which gets him down where it's almost guaranteed the rest of the team can still play at their peak. so when things are good, bokuto can falter and they still would win, and when things are bad, everyone else would falter but Bokuto being the beast he is can single handedly win the game for them so it's a pretty versatile team dynamic Fukurodani has
❤ Bokuto because as a character bc he is the exact opposite of the the Lefty in every way. Emotional-ecstatic when he is on, down in the dumps when he’s not, likes a strong setter, talks easily with the guys, laughs a lot, teases … He plays Happy Volleyball. Not Grinding Intense Cold-blooded Volleyball.
Bokuto in confident, energetic, fun and acctually is extremly emotionally intellegant. He is able to commucate feelings very effectivly to other people as seen with Tsukki but, he's a very sensitive boi. He even communicates what he is sensitive about and says when it makes him feel down making his team aware when he isn't in a good mood and probable won't play well he's just really dramatic about it. As for his team trying to make him feel better shows that he is a generally likable person that brings others up or else teenage boys would not care about making him feel better in the slightest.
We like him because he’s actually a top 5 hitter in the country. He’s loves volleyball more than anyone on that team. There’s a reason why he keeps rising above anyone else after everything is said and done. He knows at the pace he keeps going he’s going to leave everyone behind as he continues ahead for greatness. It’s crazy how bad Sarah and adam are unaware of this aspect of bokuto. It’s sad really because traits of bokuto are probably really apparent in Sarah and she’s not even self aware enough to know.
1. Sarah messed up a little there with the Yamaguchi example. The scenario she mentioned is from the future episode. Yamaguchi has only served once up until now in a match.
2. Love Sarah's duality, she expects maturity from 17yr old Bokuto who is someone not at all mature for his age while giving 15yr old Tsukki a pass when he is actually very much mature for his age.
3. Everyone that liked Bokuto right of the bat liked bcoz of his hyper energetic, comic personality. Everyone that still liked him after that initial "comic relief" persona become old was specifically bcoz of his growth in the nationals. That's the best way I can put it without giving any spoilers as example. Also his "Way of the Ace" part is just plain awesome.
Wow Sara can understand Tsuki's feelings and insecurities and empathize? Ok now do Bokuto.
14:08 Takeda is their contemporary japanese literature teacher so, it´s well versed in poetry, I guess
I think the Fukorudani manager said it perfectly, he's the little brother of the team and you gotta gas your little bro up as much as you can. As a team it's amazing to know a team mates weakness and if this is Bokutos ONLY weakness.. it's super easy to manage. He doesn't get bogged down who the opponents are he doesn't get nervous for big games etc..
Alright last episode you asked for a defense of Bokuto and I wanted it to get one more episode before I did it for more context. First of all I wouldn't put Bokuto in my top 10 or even 20 characters, but I think you give him to much shit. I don't think there are as many "lovers" of him to the degree that was stated before. I think people get defensive of characters they like when they see Sara find something to dislike and their ever flaw as an excuse for that, like in Bokuto and Oikawa. Hell the one guy from Ubugawa has done almost nothing and you have a severe hatred because of the face he was born (drawn) with, that is a shitty reason to just hate someone. Imagine walking down the street and seeing treating someone like shit because they have big lips and small eyes. Adam I think your criticisms have been more fair, though take consideration of the following. Every character here is imperfect or lacking in a way, take Asahi the "ace" of Karasuno, his inability to get over his cowardice and softheartedness is his flaw and it effects the team poorly. It may be a flaw but it is a great part of him as a character because it allows growth. Unlike Oikawa who lashes out when he fails and is frustrated, Bokuto will internalize it and lose self esteem, closer to Asahi, only he expresses this loss instead of holding it to himself. I think he is a reasonably written High-School boy considering everything we go through around that age. Despite all that he is in the top 5 (not top 3) left side "ace" in Japan High-School in a well performing school, so his strengths seem to outweigh his weaknesses. Far from perfect and plenty to work on, but who was perfect or even all that stable during High-School? I wasn't that's for sure.
I agree with what others have said about Bokuto having child-like innocence, and how he wears his emotions on his sleeve.
Personally I like Bokuto because I think he can be very relatable. Not everyone has iron clad mental like Hinata or Tanaka or Nishinoya. The Yamaguchis and Yachis and Bokutos of the world, who do get frustrated or have less control over their emotional state deserve representation too.
I absolutely adore this show, and the uplifting nature of it is what keeps pulling me back to rewatch it, and to watch all of these reactions. That being said, if I had to criticize it, it would probably be that the players are on average way too emotionally mature for their ages. Maybe my own experiences are colouring my perception too much, but I don't think I was able to handle failure or adversity nearly as well as most of these characters at 16-18. Seeing how a player like Bokuto, who is really talented, can still have serious issues controlling his own emotions is refreshing for me. I think that the show would seem really disconnected from reality without having characters like him who struggle with mental issues. Yachi with her anxiety, Yamaguchi with his courage, Asahi with his sense of responsibility and self blame.
To continue this point, by this point in Season 2 Asahi has pretty much fully recovered from where he was at the beginning of the show as shown by his realising his mistake with that serve. Yamaguchi is a pretty minor character most of the time and we don't see much of him or what he is going through. Yachi's anxiety is still present in many ways, but again she isn't a main character for most of the show. Some of my absolute favorite episodes of the whole show are the beginning episodes in Season 2 where we spend a lot of time with her character as she joins the team. So getting to know another character, this time being one that in many ways stands above Karasuno in terms of raw talent and strength on the court, who still clearly has so much growth available through mental and emotional maturity is really wonderful. Bokuto really demonstrates that everyone has unique strengths and weaknesses. A player can be a dominant force on the court and be emotionally fragile at the same time.
Sorry but there is no way that Bokuto cringes at me haha he is one of the best characters I have ever met, I love him too much, his relationship with his companions, the way he drives those around him, also the "hey hey hey" is one of the most iconic lines of Haikyuu, I have said it myself in real life several times haha, I love it so much TT💗
Not saying Bokuto won't be nightmare to deal with as a teammate but it is sort of hypocritical to call him cringy when you find the absolute cringe fest of attitudes from Tanaka and Nishinoya endearing. Any guy who acts around a girl like Tanaka will get labelled as a creep and cringe in real life. And again personally I don't have issues with either of the cases and I like all characters in the show. I have really grown fond of Adam from these reactions. Adam watches the show from a 3rd person POV which gives him a more objective view on everything. He is not quick to judge someone whereas Sarah watches it from 1st person POV which results in her giving some biased takes towards Karasuno. She gives a pass to Karasuno character but will call the others cringe or rude. It's completely fine whether you consume content from 1st person POV or 3rd person POV, but when you consume the show from 1st person POV and judge the other teams it can get difficult to watch the reaction at times.
Dont be too harsh on Sarah, remember this is her second view of the show and shes playing a role to make the reaction more interesting. If you go back to her 1st reaction of Bokuto, true , she dint like him for obvious reasons, but unlike Oikawa, who she also dint like, Bokuto never got his "solo arc", so imagine any top tier gold medalist athlete presented with a character like Bokuto, im sure 99% of them will respond like Sarah XD. Even Adam was wtf with his meltdown. Anyway, in this occation shes not reacting to Bokuto, shes reacting to us, and the fierce and sometimes unsensical defence of why we love Bokuto. I like Sarah shennanigans, sometime funnie, sometimes she miss the mark, but always real, and that is what reactions are for. Its her channel and she took a risk adding Adam in it, most of the time shes is playing the contrast to Adam´s analitical pov. Thas the dynamic i am catching that they try to portrait, so having multiples pov is good, even if that make you feel unconfortable.
@@jmdtaelonI dunno… I usually love her reactions, but I feel Sarah has a really big problem with being contradicted and seeing other people’s pov. While Adam listens and replies “that’s fair” or “I didn’t think about it that way”, Sarah usually gets up in arms when Adam says something she doesn’t agree with, or when viewers have different preferences, like with Oikawa and Bokuto. I think it’s fine to disagree, but sometimes it sounds as if everyone else is factually wrong and should be ashamed of liking X or Y, while she’s ridiculing characters a lot of us love. I know she doesn’t really think so, but the videos where that happens are the ones I like the least.
@@MarsMKM Fair, is ok to feel that way, but remember, you dont really "know" her, any of us do, even if she make a comentary you may take personal, shes making it from her own volleyball experiences (Team National level, Pro team level and wold championship in beach volley) and her own personal dinamic with Adam. Even Adam knows she have way way more experience than him in the theme and dont push when its about that (i have seen tons of moments like those). You may see the interaction as power dinamics and her being arrogant, or dismissive of others opinions, but in reality is just a misleading fraction of her, just a small quote of an edited video of her personality. The issue about anime characters and how we see Bokuto as integral part of the history and how many try to explain her its just normal interaction of a casual viewer and a anime fan. Just give her more time , more anime and she will see the medium not just as entertaiment.
@@jmdtaelon that’s a fair point as well. Thanks for the comment and your take on it! I like some episodes more, some less, and maybe I was a bit upset when I wrote the previous comment, but I agree with what you wrote and, in the end of day, I undoubtedly love Sarah’s and Adam’s reaction, as well as this whole community!
I think Bokuto is just innocent and honestly acts the most like a highschool boy. I think that's why he's loveable. He's relatable.
I think Sarah made a small mistake? In S1, Yamaguchi barely had time to practice the float serve, but still tried his best in his 1 chance to pinch serve against Seijoh... and failed. The event that Sarah mentions about Yamaguchi is a spoiler hahahaha
Also, can we all pray for a Fukurudani OVA??? So that other people who are only anime watchers can see why Fukurudani has so much faith in Bokuto despite his flaws?? PLEASE??? The Fukurudani focus is relevant to the ending of the series too!
Please, Sarah. I do understand the hate you're lashing on Oikawa.
BUT BOKUTO? NO NO NO; PLEASE READ ALL THE COMMENTS HERE ABOUT WHY HE'S SO MUCH LOVED 😭
(P.S. I watched your latest reaction video for the Haikyuu!! movie trailer and it's great to know that you clarified you don't hate Bokuto at all ❣️. I can kind of understand where your dislike for Bokuto is coming from, especially that I was an ultra competitive person back then as well. But pleeeeaseeee just read the comments here why the fanbase really really loves him soooo much --- no need to immediately agree, but understanding will more than suffice. ✨)
Bokuto is a greatest character because he seems easyminded like a child, but when you need him, he will do everything you expect him to do. he is just another type of ace who is not just 100% time strickt and ego-mode. He is lively, smily, funny, but at the same time competitive and concentrated and is just a great teammate to spare and anjoy your time with =)
I like hearing Adam's perspective, the "if I was them I'd feel (a certain way)" is my favorite. We be thinking many of the same things.
"I want to be in a place where I can do my best until I'm satisfied" that's everything for me
I wanna go off defending my best boy Bokuto so bad but a lot of the comments have already covered what I want to say. Bokuto is my favorite character in all of Haikyuu. While his character arc may be overshadowed by others in the story, it was still very impactful and satisfying to me.
Right now, he is the imperfect ace. The juxtaposition of his strengths with his weakness is something that I personally found interesting. His would-be arc is the journey to become a true ace.
To say that Fukurodani boys are not genuine would be discrediting their very close friendship. But I get that you have not read the manga so that is okay Sarah. These guys (every team) are not just teammates who play volleyball together and thats it. Akaashi and Bokuto are like soulmates and he understands Bokuto and wants to spend time with him even outside of their practices and games because he wants to and he loves his friend, not because he has to. The other third years see Bokuto like their baby brother. As Ukai and (Adam before you refuted it) say, them willing to do those things shows how much they trust him and love him.
Also Bokuto being childlike is no reason to not love him. He seems like an egoist but when you look at his actions, he does nothing but support others, sometimes go out of his way to boost their morale and help them. He is really friendly and fun. He also always compliments the people near him even if they’re his opponents. He has ego (as he should since he is such an incredible player) but he does not have arrogance. He is just a pure ray of sunshine and happiness imo. 🫶🏼
I like Bokuto because of Hey Hey Hey as well as some things that happen later on
judgement aside (bc these are fictional characters and as a real person I do not have enough attachment to them to let other people disliking them affect me personally) it's so amusing that two of the most beloved characters in the series in oikawa and bokuto are probably sarah's least favorite characters 😂 but honestly I'll take it over the usual fawning and regurgitated opinions and manufactured hype you'd see from a lot of anime reaction channels, despite oikawa and bokuto being in my top 3 personally, it's actually kind of refreshing to hear a different side for once
As a coach, would you prefer an Ace who takes months to came out from a slump on his own or an ace who you can make came out with 3-4 plays and a couple of fake praises?
Also he is honest, generous and lift his team morale on every occasion.
It's a guy you want to see grow and succeed
This is an interesting question. Being able to bring him out of it is definitely better than the other way around. I don't know the arc or how he progresses. But from what I can see right now, thinking about him playing at the next level (which is how I tend to view Haikyu) without a group of players who understand him and are willing to put up with that behavior he will struggle. Obviously he is still still young and there is room to grow. It would just be the thing I would constantly be talking to him about and working on.
I like Bokuto because he wears his heart on his sleeve (for better or for worse), he always has good intentions whatever he's doing and he's just a naturally funny and goofy guy. Whenever he is in the zone in a match, its a treat to watch. Also personally owls are my favourite animal so that plays a part of why he's probably my favourite character in haikyuu, but that's just me
Bokuto is without a doubt my favorite character. More especially with his development throughout the manga, he went and became my favorite. His entire perspective on his teammates is incredible and even more so his development regarding the "responsibility" factor a an ACE.
He would undoubtedly be the person I would look up to if I were in the world of Haikyuu.
Bokuto is great simply because he is entertaining to watch, just like Oikawa ☺️
I’ve seen this show so many times already, but I’m still hyped for this tournament. Let’s go!!
if someone can still like hinata after every bad thing hes done up to season 4 then i think its not hard to like bokuto for what he is. I think its just a matter of pov, if the main team of Haikyuu is Fukurodani then i think you will like them too because you will know why he act like that, his struggle his backstory etc.
and some karasuno member does plenty of cringe things too but i think its forgivable because we can see their good side too, i guess?
9:37 SPOILER FOR ADAM AND MESSAGE FOR SARAH
Ummmmmm, I don't think that happened yet in Season 1. The only serve in Season 1 from Yamaguchi is the one he fails vs Aoba Johsai
oopsies?...
I wonder if Adam will remember when it actually happens lol
You're right.
Yeah, pretty sure she mixed up Tanaka with Yamaguchi at that time. Lols.
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hmm i hink she meant yamaguchi but forgot that Yamaguchi going safe when serving still needs to happen in S2 lol
@@LixienXIII Perhaps, but I was also thinking about the time Tanaka was serving in the S1 Seijoh match and he did a safe serve and later apologised for it in the timeout. Lols.
second time watching this episode with Sarah and i need that team mate who Bokuto reminds her of on this channel because i think there are deep feelings here lol
Bokuto ? Ah～, Most kids love him! He is a person with no secrets, is energetic and always has a smile on his face. He doesn't lie, he's funny, and he probably doesn't say bad things about others!
Thing is love for a character is not the same as love for the type of person they represent. The fact that a character triggers people speaks volumes on how well they re written.
I think Bokuto's main charm is simply that he's just fun to watch. He's incredibly talented and has a charismatic and approachable persona, which varies quite wildly from the other top aces of the nation. He's just such a "protagonist" type character that when he plays well, you get drawn into his energy and when he fails, everyone is just waiting for the inevitable moment he picks himself back up and wins. He's like a walking redemption arc and everyone (including his teammates, the opponents, and the audience) canonically just wants to see him succeed.
and I think it's cute that Fukuroudani "hey hey hey"s with Bokuto HAHAHAHA I know if I was there I'd definitely do it too... I honestly never registered that scene is particularly cringey until the two of you pointed it out but I think a lot of that has to do with this all being relatively common in animes like this and I've seen a LOT so I'm probably numb to the cringe
About Bokuto，I think it's easy to reveal the plot when it comes to Bokuto, Bokuto's story is much later, even after the fourth season of the anime and the latest movie.
I will try my best to talk about Bokuto without revealing the plot. Bokuto is an ACE with many weaknesses. （Akaashi knows that for sure）The good news is that none of them are because the opponent is strong or the opponent is doing well,The bad news is that's too many weaknesses ！！！！！！！
Bokuto is always thinking: How can volleyball be more fun, not easy, but happy.
Bokuto doesn't like being forced to do things, and he never does. Bokuto attaches great importance to his own emotions, but also easily brings in the feelings of others, which is why he is willing to answer questions and help opponents.
At this stage, the Bokuto we see is immature, and the team of Fukulou is very tolerant of him. Bokuto, the owl, is now wilfully roosting on the treetop of Fukulou.Bokuto is not a always reliable Ace at this moment, but Bokuto is still only a junior in high school.
Next, I want to tell one of my feelings about watching the whole book (not giving away the plot).
Many characters have a strong sense of belonging to their school team. It was a feeling that this was my team, my paradise.
The author gives each character a strong personality and gives each of them a place where they belong
Bokuto is a classic example, and Fukulou encapsulates the pursuit of "playing volleyball for pleasure." In fact, Bokuto himself also knows this matter, so the immature owl will fly to which sky in the future ~ (can not say any more, say it will reveal the plot)
I will always be there for bokuto
Adam's "Let's go!" made me super happy! The excitement is real and oh! things to come :) Yet still, the training camp arc is one of my most favourite ones, just because of the sheer camaraderie among all the teams and it plant seeds for the rest of series :)
It's not that we agree with it, but that scene with Bokuto and his teammates are just pure entertainment to me, that's why I like him. Their unique team adds to the comedy of the show. I also understand how volleyball players would most likely not like him since you know how it feels to encounter people like him in real life volleyball or other sports, but for us fans who do not do sports, he is just funny and that's it. I also like his personality outside volleyball. He is a nice guy overall and your husband is right about how good bokuto treats his teammates outside volleyball.
Your view is 100% valid. From a pure entertaining value he is a great character. I think Sarah and I always tend to react from a pure volleyball point of view on the initial watch.
I love Bokuto because he's fun/funny character who is also flawed. He also has an awesome move the cross shot. He also said a few episodes before " if you have a moment in volleyball you will fall in love with the game" something like that. I also like his char design he's not cringy to me. Idk I just love the guy I think he's a cool character that I want to see more. I want to add he also gave pointers to Hinata which is great.
I think all of those are definitely good and valid points. I also very much related to his comment about falling in love with a sport based on a moment. The character flaw is just such a tough one for the start of a team. Those around him manage it will. It's just not what you want to see from a leader your building around. I also understand he is in high school and no one is going to be perfect. My comments and thoughts are coming from a place of building a winning team.
Tsukki's trying to figure out why people care so much, why they put in so much effort. He's apathetic and jaded because he saw his brother's failure and disappointment, and his OWN resulting disappointment. He detached himself from caring about anything to avoid being disappointed. However, he is still playing, and he's just going through the motions. He sees everyone around him working hard and improving and putting in effort, but not himself. Hearing his brother acknowledge his own failure and embarrassment, and hearing why he is still putting in the effort to enjoy volleyball the way he always wanted to, is finally starting to pull back the veil of apathy for Tsukki.
I think Bokuto is my favorite character because he is a lovable character. He is an idiot, but he is sincere, direct, never ill-intentioned, he always looks for a way to make things more fun and creative. This leads him to always fearlessly try new things and improve himself. Yes, he is often a pain in the ass, but it is because he is so unreasonably direct even with himself that he is not able to keep his emotions to himself. But if all that is not enough, I have to say, trying not to fall into spoilers, that his development is not over yet and there is still more to see from him.
Well, not saying I like Bokuto, really, I'm kind of in the camp of it's fine. But it's hypocritical say he's cringy when Tanaka and Noya with their attitude towards Kiyoko going beyond cringy and towards creepy. Now, almost everyone ignores the latter as the anime hamming it up for entertainment, but why not the former then?
Bokuto is a person who gives a place to belong to others, just like he did Tsukky.
He'll cheerfully invite you into the conversation, and you'll quickly realize that he's so innocent that he doesn't have to worry about him. I like this type of person.
And Fukuroudani team also gives forgiveness and a place to belong.
When teammates repeats hey-hey-hey! it doesn't mean subordination or anything like that, it's a toll for team to feel comfortable with each other.
Bokuto can easily delighted, and his teammates can go back to their daily routines without having to think of witty words.
I love hey-hey-hey interaction, this is very adorable🥰 'Couse this is a shape of their friendship.
Just as Takeda sensei's words don't work to Hinata and Kageyama, mature words aren't the only ones that have meaning and are wonderful.
I like Bokuto because I'm a nervous person, kinda like Asahi.
Bokuto doesn't have that kind of doubt to himself. He just plays with full confident and optimistic mood, always having fun. Sure, he often gets slump from silly things like 'there's too little audiences today I don't wanna play', but it's never 'I can't do it. I'm going to fail, so I don't want to play'.
That's why I like him despite him being silly lol
I remember that from just watching the anime Bokuto was a nice character, didn´t think much of him, however, after reading the manga he became one of my favorite characters from Haikyuu (if not, my favorite one). His motivations and the way he goes after his goals made his actions and his personality make sense, and for his future development to have more heaviness. I truly hope that all of that arc to be shown in the movies, but sadly I don´t think so:(
Man, I just noticed that I don't miss a single episode of this series of reaction to Haikyuu, lol.
I think there's something intrinsically cool about seeing people who are more knowledgeable about a subject, talking about it.
Especially when it's something that I like it.
For me, Bokuto's flaws are the greatest reason to appreciate him. When I see such a deeply and obviously flawed character like him showing up in such a well-written story like Haikyu, I know that his arc is going to be incredible that the payoff and catharsis for seeing his growth finally culminate into something new is going to be tremendous