Furudate Pens A Special ‘Haikyu’ Chapter to Commemorate the Upcoming Film

Summary

• The ninth issue of Shueisha’s Weekly Shonen Jump magazine revealed a new one-shot for ‘Haikyu!!’ that will be released on February 5, 2024.
• The new one-shot will commemorate the upcoming film ‘Haikyu!!: Decisive Battle at the Garbage Dump’.

Haikyuu is one of the most successful and celebrated sports anime. It has entered its final phase and is all set for the conclusion. The first film in the two-part “Haikyu!!” will be released on February 16, 2024.

The anime film will pick up from where the fourth season left, after the Karasuno vs. Inarazaki arc. However, before the release of the anticipated movie, the author has decided to treat us with new, additional material.

The ninth issue of Shueisha’s Weekly Shonen Jump magazine revealed a new one-shot for ‘Haikyu!!’ that will be released in the tenth volume on February 5, 2024.

The 16-page chapter will have a color page and commemorate the upcoming film ‘Haikyu!!: Decisive Battle at the Garbage Dump’. The new one-shot will tell a “different angle” to the Karasuno High vs. Nekoma High showdown.

It has also been announced that the first 2 million theatergoers in Japan will receive a “volume 33.5” book. 

The book will have a new 16-page manga from manga creator Haruichi Furudate, character illustrations, the storyboard for chapter 322, and a Q&A with Furudate.

Fans are excited for this bonus chapter; I mean, no one can say no to more ‘Haikyu!!’ content. It will be interesting to see a new perspective on the Karasuno vs Nekoma High showdown. 

About Haikyuu!!

Haikyu!! is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Haruichi Furudate. Its publication in Shueisha’s Weekly Shonen Jump began in February 2012 with 42 collected tankōbon volumes released.

Hinata Shoyo is a highly passionate boy who wishes to follow the steps of his idol, ‘The Little Giant’ in the field of volleyball. Hinata’s resolve is unbreakable as he faces gruesome defeat at the hands of the ‘King of the Court,’ a genius prodigy setter Kageyama Tobio in middle school. Hinata’s dreams take fruit as he enters high school.

He joins the declining volleyball team of Karasuno High and is appalled to find the very same Kageyama as his teammate. The story follows the revival of Karasuno High and the unity they maintain to pave their way for nationals.