Haikyu!!stunned fans the world over with its first feature film,Haikyu!! The Dumpster Battle, and it’s finally coming to streaming.Haikyu!! The Dumpster Battleis the first of a planned film duology to close out the anime, withThe Dumpster Battlebeing a full adaptation of the match between Karasuno and Nekoma, a match the series had been setting up for years up to that point.
Haikyu!!The Dumpster Battlewas an incredible filmand an even better follow-up to the anime, and fans will be able to stream it incredibly soon. In a surprise announcement from Crunchyroll,Haikyu!! The Dumpster Battlewill stream on Crunchyroll worldwide starting this upcoming Thursday, October 31 at 8 PM Eastern Standard Time (EST), with the film streaming in English, Japanese, and numerous other languages, as well.Haikyu!! The Dumpster Battlewas easily one of the best anime films of 2024, and as such, it finding a streaming home so quickly is great to see.
Why Haikyu!! The Dumpster Battle Is A Must-Watch For Haikyu!! Fans
One Of 2024’s Best Anime Films, By Far
Haikyu!! The Dumpster Battleis coming to Crunchyroll incredibly soon, and that’s plenty exciting for fans ofProduction I.G’sHaikyu!!For starters, as previously stated, the film picks up where the original anime left off with its fourth season in 2020, soHaikyu!! The Dumpster Battleis a must-watch for anyone looking to continueHaikyu!!’s story without having to read the manga. It’s essential viewing for fans old and new, and with it coming to Crunchyroll, fans can now have the entire anime in a single, convenient place.
More than that, of course, is howThe Dumpster Battleis simply a great film. Much like the original anime,Haikyu!! The Dumpster Battledoes a perfect job of bringing the manga to life with its gorgeous animation and clever direction, and with the return of the anime’s original director Susumu Mitsunaka, it’s easily some of the franchise’s best work from a purely visual standpoint. Add in the always strong quality of the writing, andHaikyu!! The Dumpster Battleis the anime’s strongest project to date and something any fan would be remiss to ignore.
When Will Haikyu!!’s Next Film Be Released In Theaters?
WithHaikyu!! The Dumpster Battlefinally coming to streaming, that begs the question of when people can expect a release for the sequel. WithThe Dumpster Battlecoming to streaming so soon following its theatrical release,the nextHaikyu!!film will likely be released sometime within the next two years, so the streaming release of the first one would be to ensure people can keep track of the story within that time. All of that is purely hypothetical, of course, but with how greatHaikyu!! The Dumpster Battlewas, it hopefully won’t be long before its follow-up, regardless.
HAIKYU!! The Dumpster Battle
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“HAIKYU!! The Dumpster Battle” brings the long-awaited showdown between Karasuno High School and Nekoma High School to the big screen. The film focuses on the intense rivalry that has been building up over the series, highlighting the fierce competition and strategic play between the two powerhouse volleyball teams. As Karasuno’s Hinata and Kageyama refine their quick attacks, Nekoma’s captain Kuroo and genius setter Kenma prepare counter-strategies to match their opponents' prowess.
