There will be two Haikyuu movies to conclude the series. The first one, titled Haikyuu!! The Dumpster Battle was released on May 31st, 2024.
The Haikyuu!! anime, adapted from Haruichi Furudate's well-loved sports manga, first premiered in Spring 2014. Over the years, it has secured its place as one of the most iconic and critically acclaimed sports anime ever made. With a fanbase numbering in the millions, 2024 marked the much-anticipated celebration of the franchise’s conclusion.
From major production announcements to large-scale fan events, there’s plenty for Haikyuu!! enthusiasts to look forward to as they gear up for the final chapters. The anime left fans hanging at the end of Season 4 in 2020, but it was later revealed that the series would wrap up with two films covering the remainder of the manga.
How many Haikyuu movies will there be?
In August 2022, the official Haikyuu!! Twitter account from Japan announced that the series would conclude with two feature films rather than a full season. The first of these, titled Haikyuu!! The Dumpster Battle was released worldwide on May 31, 2024. This film is part of the planned finale, with the second and final movie currently in production, though its release date remains unconfirmed.
These films are set to adapt the remaining chapters of the manga, bringing the beloved volleyball saga to its animated end. While The Dumpster Battle has been met with enthusiasm and is now considered to be amongst the best of its kind, some fans have expressed concerns about the future. That is especially because there is only one more film left planned, and many believe that the content cannot be condensed to fit the movie format instead of having additional seasons.
Before these final films, the series had five other movies, with the first four being recap films released between 2015 and 2017. These compilations—Ending and Beginning, Winners and Losers, Genius and Sense, and Battle of Concepts—served to summarize key events from the anime seasons, helping to bridge the gap between episodes and refresh viewers' memories.
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When will the second Haikyuu movie be released?
As of August 2024, there hasn't been any official news regarding the release date of the second Haikyuu movie. However, various news outlets have speculated that the film might be released as early as 2025, especially after it was listed in MyAnimeList’s database under the title Haikyuu!! Final Part 2. Typically, when an upcoming anime appears on MAL’s database, it strongly suggests that the project is moving forward, even if there's no formal announcement.
While there's been little doubt that Haikyuu!! would get another movie, particularly after the strong box office performance of the first, its inclusion on MAL reassures fans that the sequel is on its way. Still, an official release date hasn't been confirmed. Fans are anxiously awaiting word from Production I.G. and Toho Animation about when they can expect the second film and where it will be available for global streaming.
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FAQs on Haikyuu movies
A. The decision to continue the Haikyuu anime series via movie was likely made due to budget restrictions and the success of various other anime films released since season 4 of Haikyuu was aired.
A. While the anime series and movies are still ongoing, the Haikyuu manga ended in July 2020.
A. Yes, the Haikyuu anime TV show has ended and the series will be concluded with two films, the first of which was released worldwide on May 31st, 2024.
