On Tuesday, March 5, 2024, the official team behind the Haikyu!! movie "The Dumpster Battle" released a new trailer and group visual to honor Nekoma High School, the team that Karasuno faced in the Nationals. They also shared details about the screening of the anime with English subtitles.
The movie "The Dumpster Battle" premiered on February 16, 2024, in Japan and received a positive response from fans. It is the first part of a two-part conclusion to the TV series. The release date for the second and final movie is currently unknown.
Disclaimer: This article contains spoilers from Haikyu!! The Dumpster Battle movie.
Haikyu!!: The Dumpster Battle new trailer and visual showcases Kenma, Tetsuro, and others
On Tuesday, March 5, 2024, the official website and X (formerly Twitter) handles (@Haikyu_En, @animehaikyu_com) for Haikyu!!: The Dumpster Battle anime film released a new promotional video and visual. The video and visual were shared to honor the Nekoma High School team's journey at the nationals. The movie premiered in Japan on February 16, 2024.
The newest trailer focuses on the key members of Nekoma High School. This includes Tetsuro Kuroo, the team captain and middle blocker, Kenma Kozume, the setter, Yasufumi Nekomata, the coach, Taketora Yamamoto, the ace, and other team players.
Kenma, as seen in the movie (Image via Production I.G)
Kenma, who is portrayed in the movie, is featured in the PV. The video includes scenes from the film that highlight Nekoma High's determination against Karasuno High School during the Nationals. It also demonstrates the team's development, including their journey in understanding the true meaning of Volleyball.
The trailer also explores Kenma Kozume and Tetsuro Kuroo's early years, revealing why they both fell in love with Volleyball. It beautifully showcases their growth and experiences leading up to the Nationals.
Shoyo Hinata, as seen in the movie (Image via Production I.G)
Shoyo Hinata is featured in the movie (Image via Production I.G).
The PV has effectively captured the Nekoma spirit with the crowd's enthusiasm and their determination to succeed on the volleyball court. Additionally, the official staff for the movie Haikyu!!: The Dumpster Battle shared a group photo showcasing the Nekoma High members.
The coach, Yasufumi Nekomata, is seated in the front with Kenma, Tetsuro, and the rest of the Nekoma High School team standing behind him. This picture perfectly captures the emotions of each Nekoma High member following their intense match against Karasuno.
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The team's banner can be seen in the group photo. This final group photo will be available as a souvenir from March 9 to March 22, 2024. The distribution will stop once all the copies are given out.
Moreover, it has been confirmed that the movie Haikyu!!: The Dumpster Battle will be shown in Japan with English subtitles, beginning on March 15, 2024.
Here's the list of the theatres where the English-subtitled version of the movie will be released in Japan:
TOHO Cinemas Hibiya
TOHO Cinemas Shinjuku
TOHO Cinemas Roppongi Hills
Midland Square Cinema
Yokosuka Humax Cinemas
TOHO Cinemas Umeda
Cinema Box Taiyo
Cinema Rycom
United Cinema Parco City Urasoe
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The official English logo for the Haikyu!! movie, The Dumpster Battle, has been revealed by the movie's official Twitter handle (@Haikyu_EN). While the worldwide release date has not been announced yet, fans can look forward to more updates coming soon.
Under the direction of Susumu Mitsunaka, Haikyu!!: The Dumpster Battle movie was created at Production I.G. Studios. Mitsunaka not only directed the movie but also worked on the scripts. The movie is based on Karasuno's intense match against Nekoma High in the national tournament, as depicted in Haruichi Furudate's manga series.
Editor's P/S:
The Haikyu!! movie "The Dumpster Battle" has released a new trailer and visual showcasing the Nekoma High School team. The trailer highlights the team's journey at the nationals, their determination against Karasuno High School, and the development of their players. The visual features a group photo of the Nekoma High members, capturing the emotions of the team after their intense match against Karasuno. The movie will be shown in Japan with English subtitles beginning on March 15, 2024, and fans can look forward to more updates on the worldwide release date soon.
As a fan of the Haikyu!! series, I am excited to see the release of the new trailer and visual for "The Dumpster Battle." The trailer provides a glimpse into the intense match between Karasuno and Nekoma, and the visual captures the emotions of the Nekoma team. I am also looking forward to the release of the English-subtitled version of the movie in Japan, as it will allow fans around the world to enjoy the movie.