Exciting news for Haikyu!! enthusiasts who missed out on seeing The Dumpster Battle during its February theatrical release! Crunchyroll, which secured the rights to stream the film in North America earlier this May, has confirmed that both subtitled and dubbed versions will be accessible on their platform starting October 31. This film represents the first installment of a two-part finale for the Haikyu!! project, showcasing the intense showdown between Karasuno and Nekoma, effectively wrapping up the beloved anime series that began airing in 2014.
Upon its debut, Haikyu!!: The Dumpster Battle achieved remarkable success, topping the Japanese box office with an impressive ¥2.23 billion (approximately $14.6 million) generated in its opening weekend and ultimately crossing $100.4 million in international earnings.
Overview of The Dumpster Battle Film
Conclusion of the Journey
Haikyu!!: The Dumpster Battle continues the storyline from the anime, which comprised four seasons, with the last one titled Haikyu! To The Top! This season aired in two cours: the first from January to April 2020, and the second, which faced delays due to the pandemic, broadcasted from October to December 2020. The announcement for the two-part cinematic conclusion came in August 2022, while the release schedule for the second film remains unconfirmed.
The film is crafted by the talented team at Production IG, featuring several key people from the original anime series. Director and screenwriter Susumu Mitsunaka, Chief Animation Director Takahiro Chiba, Character Designer Takahiro Kishida, Photography Director Yumiko Nakata, and Sound Director Hiromi Kikuta all contributed to the production of the film. Returning voice actors include Ayumu Murase as Shōyō Hinata, Kaito Ishikawa as Tobio Kageyama, Kōki Uchiyama as Kei Tsukishima, Yūki Kaji as Kenma Kozume, and Yūichi Nakamura as Tetsurō Kuroo.
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Haikyu!! The Dumpster Battle |
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Release Date |
October 31, 17:00 PT |
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Available Regions |
North America, Central America, South America, Europe (excluding France), Africa (excluding Southern Africa), Oceania, the Middle East, and CIS |
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Available Subtitles |
English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, German, Italian |
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Available Dubs |
English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, German, Italian, Catalan |
For more details, visit Crunchyroll
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