Production I.G has officially revealed that the second of two concluding feature films based on the popular manga Haikyuu!! will hit Japanese theaters in 2027. The film is titled Haikyuu!! The Movie: Battle of the Tiny Giant (Gekijōban Haikyuu!! VS Chiisana Kyojin). According to the official announcement, the release year was confirmed on the project’s website. In addition, cinemas will screen a special episode titled Haikyuu!! Where the Monsters Go alongside the premiere, which was initially expected to air on television.
The first of the two finale films premiered in 2024 and became a major box office success, earning over 11.6 billion yen (approximately $78 million) and ranking as Japan’s second highest-grossing film of that year. The response from both critics and fans was overwhelmingly positive, proving that the franchise still holds a massive emotional and cultural impact a decade after its debut.
The original sports manga series was written and illustrated by Haruichi Furudate and serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump from 2012 to 2020, spanning 45 volumes. It tells the story of Shoyo Hinata, a passionate volleyball player determined to follow in the footsteps of his idol known as the “Little Giant.” Despite being short in stature, Hinata’s speed, enthusiasm, and teamwork help redefine what it means to play volleyball with heart and determination.
The franchise has since expanded far beyond the manga. It includes four anime seasons, compilation films, OVA episodes, stage plays, and multiple spin-off manga series. As of now, Haikyuu!! boasts more than 75 million copies in circulation, cementing its place as one of the most beloved sports titles in modern anime and manga history.
Production I.G, the acclaimed animation studio behind titles like Ghost in the Shell and Psycho-Pass, continues to handle the adaptation. With their distinctive attention to dynamic sports animation and emotional storytelling, fans are anticipating a visually stunning and heartfelt conclusion to Hinata’s journey when the upcoming film arrives in theaters.
