Summary:
- Crunchyroll released the official trailer for the upcoming anime movie, Haikyuu!! The Dumpster Battle.
- The film is set to release in North America on May 31, 2024.
- It covers the entire match between Karasuno High and Nekoma High on the national stage.
Fans of the adrenaline-packed anime Haikyuu!! are in for a treat, as Shoyo Hinata and the rest of the Karasuno High squad are leaping back into action in the upcoming film Haikyuu!! The Dumpster Battle. The much-anticipated animated movie, has fans buzzing with excitement, especially after the release of its English-subbed trailer by Crunchyroll recently.
Since the anime series last aired in 2020, anticipation has built up, making the trailer’s release a thrilling event for followers of the series. The film promises an electrifying showdown on the national stage, reviving the fierce rivalry between Karasuno High and Nekoma High. This matchup, dubbed the ultimate “dumpster battle,” will test both teams’ growth and resolve in the national stadium.
The heart of the film lies in the intense rivalry that began in the first story arc of Haikyuu!!, which saw Karasuno losing against Nekoma, and now, the crows are back to exact vengeance on the cats. Besides the competitive battle between the two teams, the anime will also focus on Hinata’s friendly rivalry with Kenma Kozume from Nekoma, as Hinata wants to show the latter “how fun volleyball is.”
The trailer teases their intense forthcoming match during Round Three of the Tokyo Nationals Arc, promising fans a feast of high-octane volleyball action and stunning animation, between Karasuno’s attacking prowess and Nekoma’s defensive abilities.
Haikyuu!! The Dumpster Battle is also the fifth movie in the anime franchise, and will likely not be the last. The first season of Haikyuu! was released 10 years ago, and now, the franchise has a total of 4 TV seasons and 5 movies.
The film’s debut in Japan was nothing short of spectacular, pulling in nearly US$6 million on its opening day, securing its place as Japan’s fourth highest-grossing opening day release. As of March 31, 2024, Haikyu!! The Dumpster Battle has made 8.75 billion yen (US$58.35 million), reaching 20th on the highest-grossing Japanese films in Japan, and 72nd place on the Japanese all-time box office charts.
The story of Haikyuu!! follows the small yet athletic Shoyo Hinata, who has an undying love for volleyball. After suffering a devastating loss against the team of the volleyball genius Tobio Kageyama in secondary school, the two join the same Karasuno High School, and start teaming up to bring the collapsing team to the national tournament.
With their distinctive abilities, Hinata and Kageyama invent a unique move of their own, and the team slowly improves, beating fearsome opponents such as Oikawa’s Aobajosai, Ushiwaka’s Shiratorizawa, and the Miya twins’ Inarizaki on the way. The upcoming movie takes place in the third round of the national tournament, after Karasuno High has defeated Inarizaki to set up a rematch with Kenma’s Nekoma.
The star-studded Japanese cast from previous Haikyuu!! entries will surely reprise their roles in the upcoming movie, with Ayumu Murase (Hinata), Ishikawa Kaito (Kageyama), Koki Uchiyama (Tsukishima), Yuichi Nakamura (Kuro), and Yuki Kaji (Kenma) leading the two teams into the match.
Will the crows finally defeat the cats at the end? Will Karasuno or Nekoma prevail to the fourth round? Let’s find out, as Haikyuu!! The Dumpster Battle will be released in North American theatres on May 31, 2024.
