Crunchyroll to Stream Haikyu!! Movie: The Dumpster Battle – Latest Film Release News
On Wednesday, Crunchyroll confirmed that it will stream HAIKYU!! The Dumpster Battle (Gekijōban Haikyu!! Gomi Suteba no Kessen) on Thursday at 8:00 p.m. EDT. This film is the first installment of the highly anticipated two-part Haikyu!! Final sequel series. Fans outside of Asia, France, and Southern Africa will have access to the movie in Japanese with subtitles, as well as dubs in English, Latin American Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, French, German, Italian, Castilian Spanish, and Catalan. This announcement has thrilled Haikyu!! fans worldwide who have awaited the continuation of the series’ gripping volleyball rivalry.
Global and Regional Streaming Plans
The movie’s worldwide streaming debut on Crunchyroll will reach audiences across multiple languages. However, viewers in select Asian regions will be able to watch it on Netflix, which has secured streaming rights in those areas, including Japan and other countries across Asia. The movie originally premiered in Japanese cinemas on February 16, showcasing its intense volleyball action on IMAX screens and quickly breaking box office records.
Plot Overview - Haikyu!! The Dumpster Battle
The plot focuses on Shoyo Hinata, who joins Karasuno High's volleyball club with aspirations to follow in the footsteps of his idol, the legendary "Little Giant." Teaming up with Tobio Kageyama, Hinata's former middle school rival, the pair faces their most formidable opponents yet—Nekoma High. Known as the “Dumpster Battle,” this showdown is a much-anticipated clash between two dedicated underdog teams. Haikyu!! The Dumpster Battle builds on the series’ intense, high-energy gameplay and the enduring rivalry between Karasuno and Nekoma, drawing fans into the series’ action-packed and emotionally charged atmosphere.
The film's theatrical release was met with impressive success in Japan, where it sold over 1.5 million tickets and grossed about 2.23 billion yen (approximately $14.12 million USD) in its first three days. It then premiered in North American theaters on May 31, giving international audiences the chance to experience the continuation of the Haikyu!! saga on the big screen, either with English subtitles or an English dub. This success and positive reception demonstrate the global popularity of Haikyu!! and fans’ eagerness to follow Hinata and Kageyama’s journey.
Production and Release Background
The Haikyu anime staff first announced this two-part movie project in August 2022. Directed by Susumu Mitsunaka, known for his work on previous Haikyu!! seasons, the film brings back familiar talent and captures the spirit of this sports anime classic, bridging a new chapter in the beloved rivalry. As the sequel to Haikyu!!, The Dumpster Battle builds on a decade of fandom, excitement, and cultural impact, solidifying Haikyu!! as a key title in modern anime.