The Haikyuu!! franchise continues to expand, delivering exciting news for fans worldwide. A brand-new special anime, Haikyuu: Where Monsters Go, has been officially announced, and it will spotlight one of the most anticipated matches in the Spring High National Tournament. This special will bring Fukurodani Academy and Mujinazaka High to the forefront, featuring their intense quarterfinal showdown.
The announcement comes alongside news of Haikyuu!! the Movie: VS The Little Giant, which will depict Karasuno’s fourth-round battle against Kamomedai High. With these releases, the franchise is set to bring some of the manga’s most thrilling matchups to life in a way that fans won’t want to miss.
Fukurodani vs. Mujinazaka Takes Center Stage
The newly announced Haikyuu: Where Monsters Go will focus on a high-stakes quarterfinal match between two powerhouse teams. Fukurodani Academy, led by the electrifying Bokuto Kotaro, is known for its explosive offensive playstyle. On the other side, Mujinazaka High boasts one of Japan’s most formidable high school players, Kiryu Wakatsu, making this a match filled with high-intensity action and strategic battles.
The title Where Monsters Go refers to Chapter 336 of the Haikyuu!! manga, where this battle unfolds. Since the match is covered in just two manga chapters, the special anime is expected to be a single episode. Fans can anticipate high-quality animation and an electrifying adaptation of this pivotal showdown.
The announcement of this special anime wasn’t the only big reveal. The franchise also confirmed Haikyuu!! the Movie: VS The Little Giant, the second part of the Haikyuu!! FINAL film series. This highly anticipated movie will focus on Karasuno High’s crucial fourth-round match against Kamomedai High, bringing the long-awaited clash between Shoyo Hinata and Korai Hoshiumi to the big screen.
Created by Haruichi Furudate, Haikyuu!! has cemented itself as one of the most popular sports anime and manga series. The manga ran in Weekly Shonen Jump from 2012 to 2020, concluding with 405 chapters across 45 volumes. The anime, produced by Production I.G., has been a massive success since its debut in 2014, spanning four seasons, multiple OVAs, and theatrical films.
Beyond anime and manga, the franchise has expanded into stage plays, video games, and a dedicated fanbase that continues to grow. Haikyuu: The Dumpster Battle, the first part of the Haikyuu!! FINAL film series, debuted in theaters last year before arriving on Netflix and Crunchyroll. With Where Monsters Go and VS The Little Giant on the way, 2025 is shaping up to be another exciting year for Haikyuu!! fans.
