Haikyu Confirms New Movie Sequel Covering the Series’ Climactic Match

by

I’ve got some exciting news to share! It appears that Haruichi Furudate and Production I.G are preparing to bring back their smash-hit sports anime, “Haikyu!!”, with a movie sequel showcasing the long-awaited match between Karasuno and Kamomedai. It’s been an entire year since “Haikyu!! The Dumpster Battle” graced our screens in February last year, leaving fans yearning for more Haikyu’ action. Rumors are swirling that this anime giant might be returning to theatres sooner than we thought, with a new movie set to conclude the Spring Tournament.

A post from the official account of anime series Haikyu!! has confirmed that the upcoming addition to the franchise will be a movie titled “Haikyu!! The Movie: vs. The Little Giant,” produced by Production I.G, as previously announced at the tenth anniversary event, Haikyu: Next Step, held on March 2nd, 2025. While the specific release window or date is still undisclosed, fans can look forward to an enticing new teaser video and poster hinting at its upcoming release.

Haikyu!! Returns With Another Movie Despite Fans’ Concerns

In the recently released trailer, it’s clear that the much-anticipated match against Kamomedai will serve as the thrilling conclusion to the Spring Tournament, marking a significant milestone in Karasuno’s ongoing journey. The video offers glimpses of all the matches Karasuno has played thus far – from Aoba Johsai to Shiratorizawa, Inarizaki, and Nekoma High. Similarly, the promotional poster for the upcoming movie highlights several past adversaries such as Oikawa, Ushijima, Atsumu, Osamu, Kuroo, Kenma, and many others who have previously faced off against Karasuno.

In summary, the upcoming game against Kamomedai represents the peak of Karasuno’s journey thus far, encompassing their collective growth. Notably, this climactic match will shine a particular spotlight on Hinata, who will engage in an intense duel with Korai Hoshiumi from Kamomedai for the title of “Little Giant.” Consequently, it is Hinata who grabs the focus in the promotional poster, shown soaring through the air.

Although this news is thrilling for fans of “Haikyu!”, it merely validates a persistent worry that the anime’s conclusion has been hurried. Previously, each significant match in “Haikyu!” was given its own full season, and while the “Dumpster Battle” movie was well-received, viewers felt it could have been even better if presented as episodes. Given that there isn’t much of the manga for “Haikyu!” left to adapt, fans have been apprehensive that the conclusion might be condensed into a series of movies. For now, we can only speculate whether the upcoming movie will do justice to the match against Kamomedai and all we can do is eagerly anticipate the outcome.

Read More

2025-03-02 18:40