Fans of Haikyu!! are going crazy over the release window of Haikyu!! VS. The Little Giant. A brand-new teaser was shown during Jump Festa 2026, confirming the film’s 2027 release date. The Dumpster Battle hit theaters in 2024, but the hype is very much alive. To be honest, based on what has been shown thus far, it appears that the wait will be worthwhile. There are currently just two teasers available, and even those short previews were enough to send the internet into a frenzy.
What is the plot of Haikyu!! VS. The Little Giant?
If you watched The Dumpster Battle, you know Karasuno finally beat their long-time rivals, Nekoma. The film Haikyu!! VS. The Little Giant continues where it left off. Karasuno advances to the Nationals quarterfinals, where they will take on Kamomedai High School and its standout player, Korai Hoshiumi. The intriguing part is that Hoshiumi has the same moniker as “The Little Giant,” the volleyball player who initially motivated Hinata to take up the sport. This match, therefore, has an impact in a different way. For Hinata, it is more intimate than any previous game. This is based on a manga that ran in Weekly Shonen Jump for 45 volumes between 2012 and 2020, with over 75 million copies in circulation. Thus, this is a significant issue.
Susumu Mitsunaka is back as director, and Production I.G. is once again in charge of the animation. The quality should be in good hands because the same crew who created The Dumpster Battle and the TV anime is back. In particular, the entire Karasuno vs. Kamomedai battle will be included in the film, which will be based on chapters 327 and 338 to 365 of the manga.
Now, the “FINAL” label is something worth discussing. The two-film project was dubbed Haikyu!! FINAL project when it was initially revealed in 2022. However, the word “Final” was recently subtly deleted from the Haikyu!! VS. The Little Giant branding on the official website. Fans are wondering if there might be more after this.
The Dumpster Battle made almost $100 million at the global box office, making it the 30th highest-grossing Japanese film ever. The manga contains a complete post-timeskip storyline that hasn’t been explored yet. The audience is obviously eager to see more Haikyu!!. Therefore, it wouldn’t be shocking to see more adaptations in the future.
What Else Is Coming Alongside Haikyu!! VS. The Little Giant?
The bonus that fans weren’t entirely anticipating is that a special anime episode will also be released in 2027 alongside Haikyu!! VS. The Little Giant. It’s known as Haikyu! Bakemonotachi no Iku Tokoro, which means “The Place Where Monsters Go.” This one features Fukurodani Academy vs. Mujinazaka High School, another quarterfinal match that takes place concurrently with Karasuno’s game. That corresponds to chapters 328 through 337 for manga readers. Kotaro Bokuto and Wakatsu Kiryu are the two teams’ aces, and if you know anything about Bokuto, you already know this will be exciting. This match truly deserves its own focus, so it’s fantastic that it won’t be chopped.
In conclusion
For lovers of Haikyu!!, 2027 looks to be a huge year. Two big releases, two incredible matches, and a whole lot of emotion packed into both. There is a reason the franchise has more than 75 million manga copies in circulation. People continue to return for this story because they adore it. There is no denying that the wait is long. However, when it comes to delivering, the Haikyu! franchise has never failed its followers. Furthermore, Haikyu!! VS. The Little Giant might not even be the conclusion if the word “FINAL” is removed from the title. It might be the start of a new chapter.
Edited by Nabil Ibrahim-Oladosu