Haikyuu!! is a beloved anime series that has been captivating audiences for years. Its loyal fans have been eagerly awaiting news of the upcoming season 5, especially after the series celebrated its 10th anniversary during Jump Festa 2022. During the celebration, special illustrations, an exhibition, and a new one-shot manga chapter by Furudate Haruichi were released, giving fans hope for more content.
Furthermore, rumors of six new projects for the series were circulating, but fans were left waiting for an official announcement. The wait has finally come to an end, as the series has announced a new Haikyuu!! FINAL movie that is currently in production.
The key visual for the movie features the series’ protagonist, Hinata Shoyo, with a determined expression on his face. The art style is more reminiscent of the manga than the anime, with the accompanying text in the background: “Ashita wa nanimono ni naru?”, which smoothly translates to – “Who will you be tomorrow?” This question speaks to the heart of the series, which is about chasing your dreams and striving to be the best you can be.
The official Twitter caption for the key visual states that Haikyuu!! FINAL will be a two-part movie production. While no release date has been announced yet, a kick-off event for the movie version has been scheduled for August 2023. This event is sure to generate a lot of excitement and anticipation among fans.
The video teaser for the movie is equally thrilling. It begins with a manga panel from the very beginning of the Haikyuu!! series, showing Hinata watching Karasuno’s Little Giant on the television of a shop window. This transitions into the anime depiction of the same and Hinata’s first dialogue from season 1 of the anime is narrated in the background: “In front of me stood a tall, tall wall.” This line sets the tone for the series, which is about overcoming obstacles and pushing past your limits.
The teaser showcases several iconic scenes from the past four seasons. Moreover, it includes dialogues by Karasuno team members, as well as notable players like Oikawa from Aoba Johsai, Bokuto from Fukurodani, Ushijima from Shiratorizawa, and Atsumu from Inarizaki, who weave the narrative together. The drop in the music arrives with Nekoma’s Kenma Kozume, foreshadowing the much-awaited “Battle of the Garbage Dump.” This is one of the most epic moments in the series, and fans have been eagerly awaiting its animated adaptation.
The following season was supposed to pick up from the Karasuno vs. Nekoma’s match at the Nationals, but now that news of the two movies are confirmed, it will likely pick up right where the previous season left off. The teaser cleverly incorporates manga panels of the Karasuno vs. Nekoma match and follows it with visuals of Hinata and Hoshiumi on opposite sides of the net. The teaser goes a step further by giving viewers glimpses of the Rio arc, showing Hinata playing beach volleyball. The video concludes in the stadium during the Alders vs. Black Jackals’ match where Kageyama and Hinata shake hands across the net.
The announcement has garnered mixed responses from fans, many of whom had been expecting another full season’s worth of content rather than two movies. Some fans believe that Haikyuu!! might be taking a page out of Demon Slayer and rounding off the Karasuno vs. Nekoma match in the movie before animating the rest in a proper season as a sequel. The ambiguous phrasing of the announcement has also sparked hope among many fans that the two movies might cover even more of the story than anticipated.
Regardless of how fans feel about the announcement, it is clear that the Haikyuu!! series is not over yet. The popularity of the series has only continued to grow over the years, with merchandise, games, and even collaborations with other anime franchises. The upcoming movies are sure to be just as thrilling and emotional as the previous seasons, and fans will no doubt be eagerly anticipating their release.
Overall, Haikyuu!! has left an indelible mark on the anime industry, inspiring countless fans to pursue their dreams and never give up. Its themes of teamwork, perseverance, and self-improvement resonate with audiences of all ages and backgrounds. With the announcement of the two-part Haikyuu!! FINAL movie, the series is set to continue its legacy and captivate audiences for years to come.
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