Haikyuu!! Movie: Gomisuteba no Kessen

Kenma Kozume has never considered volleyball fun or thrilling: it is merely something he is good at. But now Nekoma High School's volleyball team has qualified for the Spring Nationals and prepares to battle their long-standing rivals—Karasuno. Now, Kenma has to analyze the most confounding and resilient team and lead Nekoma to victory against them. Moreover, he will play against his friend Shouyou Hinata, Karasuno's short but incredibly proficient middle blocker.

Karasuno has never been able to beat Nekoma in practice matches. Even so, despite his usual indifference, Kenma feels a tinge of excitement at the prospect of facing Karasuno in a high-stakes official game with no do-overs. To advance to the semifinals and ultimately restore their team's former glory, Karasuno must find a way to overcome Kenma's brilliant strategy and defeat Nekoma in their own territory.

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Hinata, Shouyou Main

Murase, Ayumu Japanese

Kageyama, Tobio Main

Ishikawa, Kaito Japanese

Kozume, Kenma Main

Kaji, Yuuki Japanese

Kuroo, Tetsurou Main

Nakamura, Yuuichi Japanese

Nishinoya, Yuu Supporting

Okamoto, Nobuhiko Japanese

Tsukishima, Kei Supporting

Uchiyama, Kouki Japanese

Bokuto, Koutarou Supporting

Kimura, Ryouhei Japanese

Sugawara, Koushi Supporting

Irino, Miyu Japanese

Akaashi, Keiji Supporting

Oosaka, Ryouta Japanese

Tanaka, Ryuunosuke Supporting

Hayashi, Yuu Japanese

Maeda, Toshihiro Producer

Morihiro, Fumi Producer

Taguchi, Shouichirou Producer

Matsushita, Keiko Producer

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Nov 29, 2024

ArcticRaccoon

Recommended

HAIKYUU !! THE DUMPSTER BATTLE
Is a prime example of how sport animes should be handled , with a perfect mix of emotions and excitement that leaves the viewer in a complete awe.

Haikyuu!! The Dumpster Battle is a thrilling masterpiece that perfectly captures the heart-pounding intensity of high-stakes volleyball while tugging at your heartstrings with its emotional depth. This movie is a love letter to fans of the series, delivering a visual and narrative spectacle that leaves you breathless and hungry for more.

The match between Karasuno and Nekoma, famously dubbed "The Battle at the Garbage Dump," is the centerpiece of the film, and it does ... not disappoint. The highlighted plays are a marvel to behold ,Hinata's explosive jump , Kageyama's pinpoint sets, and Tsuki's calculated blocks create a mesmerizing choreography of skill and passion. Nekoma's unyielding defense, spearheaded by the Hawkeye Yaku and the lazy cat Kenma, adds layers of tension that keep you on the edge of your seat.

What truly elevates the film is its ability to balance the electrifying gameplay with poignant emotional moments. The camaraderie, rivalries, and personal growth of each character shine through, making every point scored or lost feel deeply personal. The flashbacks and inner monologues give added weight to the stakes, reminding us why this matchup means so much to both teams.

The animation is top-tier, with fluid movements and dynamic camera angles that immerse you in the game. The sound design and soundtrack amplify the energy of every rally, while quieter moments of reflection resonate deeply. funny enough comparing this movie to the current slideshow of PowerPoint lock, complete eye bleach !!!

Overall, Haikyuu!! The Dumpster Battle is a must-watch for both die-hard fans and newcomers to the series. It masterfully combines adrenaline-fueled sports action with heartfelt storytelling, earning a solid 9 out of 10 in my book. I’m beyond excited to see where the series goes next. 🏐🔥

Reviewer’s Rating: 9

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Dec 1, 2024

JenyaY

Mixed Feelings

It should've been a series, not a movie.
I really love the story and this part is as good as the previous ones. I love character development, their motives and how they work in relationships. But there are so many moments that feel crammed and cramped. It really calls for standard pacing of a series where an episode is devoted solely to the back story of characters and their development. These are not obligatory but let you savor the moment and the atmosphere of the anime. Here they are hinted but not covered fully. The game is also half cut, there should be more actual volleyball ... scenes to give you the appropriate thrill. Once again, the story is good, but it's told here not in the best way and it's really sad.

Reviewer’s Rating: 8

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Nov 2, 2024

Rubber_and_Gum

Not Recommended

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Very poor movie that pissed me off as someone who adores this match in the manga, and I'm glad I did not watch it in theatres and would've regretted it if I did.
Outside of Hinata, Kenma and Kuroo[the ones i consider the main characters of this movie] it doesn't do any major characters[in this segment] justice directly and as a result, it indirectly harms these characters


The others did not get nearly enough , Kageyama felt so non existent compared to how pivotal he was in the manga, tsukki's moments weren't adapted well enough, Yamaguchi had more moments in the nekoma ... game which build up to the kamomedai game along with Tsukki, the less said about daichi and asahi the better, Noya was alright but again not enough.

The lack of quality inadapting these characters makes every character they're related to worse by extension, effectively dragging down nearly the entire cast , including the three main characters.Haikyu is a series centred around character interactions than spectacle, and this movie seems to prefer the latter a lot more .
Visually speaking, it's pretty good but that's irrelevant when it misses most emotional beats
The music wasn't great, could've contributed to many moments being weak alongside the writing and pacing
Overall , if you like haikyu until now, read the manga


As for good stuff, the flashback to Kuroo and Kenma playing volleyball as kids in the gym with Nekomata's guidance was adapted perfectly, so was kenma's iconic cage scene[but not Shoyo breaking from it, that could've been better].Tsukki's hi five was great too.

Reviewer’s Rating: 3

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	A 25 episodes season would've been better NegativeRei - Oct 31	27 replies	by Atlas_22 »» Nov 23, 10:09 PM
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	Poll: Manga or the Movie AMAN2410 - Oct 31	6 replies	by PurplySatisfied »» Nov 11, 1:17 PM
	When can I watch it? NegativeRei - Oct 29	8 replies	by NegativeRei »» Oct 30, 10:56 AM