The staff of the Haikyuu!! anime announced the release date of Haikyuu!! the Movie: The Battle at the Garbage Dump on September 24. They unveiled an official trailer and key visual. The highly anticipated movie is scheduled for release on February 16, 2024. The trailer hones in on the upcoming match, while the key visual prominently features Hinata and Kenma.
Haikyuu!! the Movie: The Battle at the Garbage Dump serves as a sequel to the fourth season of the television anime. Taking place after Karasuno High's victory against Inarizaki High, the movie centers around Karasuno High's crucial showdown against Nekoma High.
Haikyuu!! the Movie: The Battle at the Garbage Dump key visual and trailer depict the upcoming decisive battle
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The staff of the Haikyuu!! anime franchise has announced that Haikyuu!! the Movie: The Battle at the Garbage Dump will be released in Japan on Friday, February 16, 2024. This announcement was made during the Haikyu!! Festa 2023 event, where the staff unveiled the film's first trailer and key visual.
The key visual showcases Hinata Shouyo and Kenma Kozume, who will both have significant roles in the upcoming match between Karasuno High and Nekoma High. In the image, the two characters are seen confronting each other with knives, borrowed directly from a panel in the original manga by Haruichi Furudate.
The initial trailer of the film commenced with a nostalgic moment depicting the first meeting between Hinata and Kenma. As Hinata was bursting with enthusiasm to join Karasuno High's volleyball team, Kenma, although a starter, displayed a lack of interest in the sport. However, everything was about to undergo a remarkable transformation after their encounter.
Karasuno High and Nekoma High, renowned rivals, frequently engaged in practice matches. However, they had yet to encounter one another in an official match at the Nationals. Finally, the decisive encounter was scheduled, prompting both teams to unleash their full potential in a battle like no other.
Kozume Kenma, as depicted in the Haikyuu!! the Movie: The Battle at the Garbage Dump trailer (Image via Production I.G)
Kenma, who previously lacked enthusiasm for volleyball, is clearly shown giving his utmost effort in the first trailer as he competes against his friend Hinata. In addition to showcasing thrilling animated scenes from the upcoming movie, the trailer reveals the talented individuals behind its creation. Susumu Mitsunaka, acclaimed for his contributions to the anime's first and third seasons, will serve as both director and scriptwriter for Haikyuu!! the Movie: The Battle at the Garbage Dump.