Haikyuu, the popular sports anime, aired its fourth season two years ago, leaving fans wondering when the fifth season would come out, especially with over 100 chapters left in the manga series that have not been adapted into the anime. However, in a recent announcement from the official YouTube account of the Toho Animation studio, it has been confirmed that the remaining 100+ manga chapters will be adapted into a two-part movie sequel.
The trailer for Haikyuu Final was released on August 13, 2022, and is not a continuation of season 4. Instead, it is a film that will feature the sequel in two parts. The opening trailer of “Haikyuu Final” showcases scenes from the manga that have not been adapted into the anime. The end of the poster also features the words “Haikyuu final.” This announcement has excited Haikyuu fans, but it has also raised questions about whether the two-part film will be able to accommodate all the remaining manga chapters.
The story of Haikyuu revolves around Shoyo Hinata, who was inspired to play volleyball after seeing a small giant on television. He sets out to become a volleyball player and joins his middle school’s volleyball club, where he competes against Kageyama. Despite being rivals, they are required to work together when they both join the volleyball club at Karasuno High School. Together, they form a unique and strong team, creating a super-fast jumping technique that stuns their opponents.
Through continuous practice, the Karasuno High School volleyball team regains its former glory. Before Hinata and Kageyama joined, Karasuno was known as the “crow that can’t fly,” a fallen power in the world of volleyball. But thanks to everyone’s teamwork, Karasuno starts to show promise in their field. They defeat Aoba Johsai in the semi-final match of the spring tournament and then Shiratorizawa in the final match. In the national tournament, they beat Inarizaki, securing their spot in the top 16 and ultimately ending season 4 with a bang.
In season 5, Karasuno was supposed to face Nekoma, their long-standing volleyball rival. This match would have been exciting, as it would feature two of Japan’s most competitive and bitter rivals. However, with the two-part movie sequel confirmed, it remains to be seen whether this match will be fully showcased as Karasuno’s matches with Shiratorizawa, Inarizaki, and Aoba Johsai.
In summary, Haikyuu Final, the two-part movie sequel to the popular sports anime, has been confirmed. Fans are excited to see the remaining manga chapters adapted into the big screen, but there are still questions about whether the movie will be able to cover all the remaining material. Nonetheless, this announcement has sparked hope and anticipation in Haikyuu fans worldwide.
