A second Haikyu!! anime sequel film, Haikyu!! VS Chiisana Kyojin (Haikyu!! VS The Little Giant), has officially been confirmed, continuing the Haikyu!! Final film project. The announcement arrived alongside news of a new TV short, “Haikyū!! Bakemono-tachi no Iku Tokoro” (Where Monsters Go), set to air on television.
Haikyu!! “VS The Little Giant” Film Confirmed
The new film will pick up the story following HAIKYU!! The Dumpster Battle (Gekijōban Haikyu!! Gomi Suteba no Kessen), which premiered in Japan on February 16, 2024. Susumu Mitsunaka, who directed and wrote the script for the first film and previous Haikyu!! television anime seasons, returns to direct and write the second sequel film at Production I.G.
- The film adapts the remaining chapters of the Haikyu!! manga by Haruichi Furudate.
- A teaser visual has been released, depicting Shoyo Hinata and his team.
“Where Monsters Go” TV Anime Short
In addition to the new film, a special anime short, “Haikyū!! Bakemono-tachi no Iku Tokoro” (Where Monsters Go), will be broadcasted on TV. This short will focus on the “must-win game” between Fukurōdani Academy and Mujinazaka High School.
Haikyu!! The Dumpster Battle: A Box Office Success
HAIKYU!! The Dumpster Battle, the first film in the Haikyu!! Final duology, has achieved significant box office success:
- It grossed over ¥10 billion (about US$74.05 million) in 75 days, becoming the fifteenth Japanese anime film to surpass this milestone.
- The film has earned a total of ¥11.64 billion (about US$74.05 million) in its Japanese theatrical run, making it the second highest-grossing Japanese film of 2024.
- Worldwide, the film has grossed $100.4 million.
- In its opening weekend in Japan, it earned ¥2.23 billion.
- The film sold 1,529,000 tickets for 2,230,465,540 yen (about US$14.12 million) in its first three days.
- Haikyu!! The Dumpster Battle was released in North American theaters on May 31, 2024, in both Japanese with English subtitles and with an English dub.
- The film re-entered the Top 10 chart in Japan during the June 14-16 weekend, securing 9th place.
What is Haikyu!! About?
The Haikyu!! anime follows the story of Shoyo Hinata, who aims to become like his idol, the “Little Giant,” by joining Karasuno High’s volleyball club. He must team up with his middle school rival, Tobio Kageyama. Despite their clashing styles, they develop a surprising and effective weapon. The series follows their journey and the challenges they face as they strive to compete against rival schools.
Production Details
- Susumu Mitsunaka will write and direct Haikyu!! VS Chiisana Kyojin.
- Production I.G. is producing the film.
- Takahiro Kishida is in charge of character designs.
- Takahiro Chiba is the chief animation director.
- Yuki Hayashi is composing the music.
Conclusion
The Haikyu!! anime franchise continues to expand with the confirmation of Haikyu!! VS Chiisana Kyojin and a new TV short, “Haikyū!! Bakemono-tachi no Iku Tokoro”. Fans can look forward to the continuation of Hinata’s journey and the adaptation of the remaining manga chapters. The success of Haikyu!! The Dumpster Battle has set high expectations for the upcoming film.
