The popular Japanese comic series Haikyuu!!, which concluded in 2020, is making an exciting comeback in 2024. The original creator, Haruichi Furudate, has written a new special chapter that will be published on February 5th – right before the release of the new Haikyuu!! movie on February 16th.
This surprise manga chapter will complement the upcoming film titled “Haikyuu!! The Movie: Decisive Battle at the Garbage Dump.”
The movie will dramatize the climactic volleyball match between rival high schools, Karasuno and Nekoma, that took place in the finale of the series. The new manga chapter will depict the same match but from a different perspective than the movie.
So both long-time Haikyuu!! fans and newcomers Have an exciting February ahead! The special manga chapter allows readers to rediscover the characters and sports antics that made Haikyuu!! a hit.
Then the movie brings the final showdown between friends-turned-foes to life on the big screen. By covering the same story in different formats, fans get to fully immerse themselves in the world of Haikyuu!! once more after a 4-year break. It’s a one-two punch to reengage the fanbase.
Special Manga Chapter to Precede Theatrical Release of ‘The Decisive Battle at the Garbage Dump
The celebrated Japanese volleyball manga Haikyuu!! is staging an exciting revival in 2024 – four years after author Haruichi Furudate wrapped up the original series.
A special 16-page manga chapter will release on February 5th right before the franchise’s first movie hits theaters on February 16th.
The upcoming film titled “Haikyuu!! The Decisive Battle at the Garbage Dump” will dramatize the intense rivalry between scrappy underdogs Karasuno High and powerhouse Nekoma High.
Their nail-biting showdown punctuated the finale of the manga back in 2020. This surprise manga chapter will revisit the same climactic match, but from a fresh vantage point that Furudate has yet to disclose.
So both longtime Haikyuu!! devotees and newcomers alike have a thrilling February in store. The manga chapter allows readers to reconnect with beloved characters and immerse themselves in the competitive world of high school volleyball once again.
Then the movie brings the friends-turned-rivals faceoff to vivid life onscreen. Reexploring the same story from varying lenses gives fans a chance to relive the exhilaration of Haikyuu!!’s final act after a 4-year intermission.
A Reunion with Original Voice Cast and Production I.G Brilliance
The upcoming Haikyuu!! movie marks an exciting reunion for the beloved volleyball anime franchise. Titled “Haikyuu!! The Movie: Decisive Battle at the Garbage Dump,” the film will see the return of the original Japanese voice cast that brought the characters to life in the acclaimed TV adaptation.
Leading the production is animation studio Production I.G, who also spearheaded the Haikyuu!! anime series as well as previous films.
So fans can expect the same vivid energy and visual flare that made the anime a hit while exploring this new movie adventure.
The Decisive Battle at the Garbage Dump will dramatize the intense rivalry between scrappy underdogs Karasuno High and powerhouse Nekoma High as they face off in the finals.
Devotees will be thrilled to hear their favorite characters once again through the vocal talents of the iconic Japanese voice actors. Production I.G will translate the drama, humor, and sports action to the big screen as only they can.
Haikyuu!! A Volleyball Anime That Spiked Its Way into Hearts with Passion
Haikyuu!! follows young Shoyo Hinata, who becomes utterly enamored with volleyball after stumbling across a match featuring Karasuno High School—a fallen powerhouse.
While his own school’s team lacks players or passion, Hinata perseveres through middle school, determined to join Karasuno and step on the court himself one day.
Once there, he crosses paths with prodigious setter Tobio Kageyama—the very player who crushed his team the previous year. Though they share an intense rivalry, Hinata and Kageyama together seek to restore Karasuno to its former glory.
With matches brimming with energy and a keen understanding of sports motifs like team bonding, rivalry, and nontraditional heroes, it’s no wonder Haikyuu!! ignited interest in volleyball nationwide.
More so than spectacle alone, the series captures drives like Hinata’s—the fight to play despite lacking natural ability. Combined with authentic gameplay and high stakes, Haikyuu!! makes following the flight of each animated ball utterly exhilarating.
