Haikyuu!! Movie: Gomisuteba no Kessen

First time I can say, that they didnt elevate the source material. Lots of skipped content. The emotional dynamics was done well. Overall instead of feeling like I was watching a volleyball anime. I felt like I was watching an anime sprinkled with volleyball. No tension, no urgency in the match. Still giving this a 7/10 bcuz I love haikyuu but very sad I waited so long for this. Understand a lot of people like the anime for purely the character dynamcis, I agree i also loved it for that. But the volleyball aspect made me grow to love a sport I knew nothing about. 2 full rallies in a 3 set match was not it.

As a manga reader, after getting tired of no continuation from the previous season and having re-read the manga about 8 times in total, I would say they did a decent job at the animation. There are definitely a lot of stuff cut out from the manga with most the attention being given to Hianta and Kenma, which to be fair makes sense with the movie running time of only 80 mins. The highlight for me was the voice acting with Kaiji Yuuki-sensei and Murase Ayumu-sensei doing absolutely so perfect at voicing the hyped emotions behind each line. The OSTs and cinematography was chef's kiss and the pacing was decent for all the cutting up they did. I was at the edge of my seat this whole time and shaking even though I already knew what would happen. In conclusion, I would say it is recommended, but if you are a fan of some specific characters from the manga, then I would also understand why you would have mixed feelings.

This movie could have been an e-mail. If you watch Haikyuu for character development or story, I do not recommend it. If you watch Haikyuu for good volleyball animation, there is about 2 minutes of it and I do not recommend it. What makes Haukyuu a great show is the build up of the story of the team, as well as individual character arcs, S1 has Kageyama learning to trust his team, Sugawara learning to be the back-up, Hinata learning to play volleyball in general, bringing back Asahi & Nishinoya et. S2 has Hinata developing his general skills, Karasuno climbing the mountain that is teams similar to them, Hinata facing off against a discount version of his idol, Tsukki trying to figure out why people love the sport, Tadashi finally getting his chance to shine, failing, grappling with it. S3 has Tsukki's evolution, Nishinoya's struggle against Ushijima, etc. S4 has a personal struggle for nearly everyone, Tanaka, Nishinoya, Kageyama, Hinata and all of their arcs get resolved in S4. Unfortunately, this movie just gives a nod "Hey remember this arc?" They kind of give Kenma an arc but it feels rushed and the payoff feels undeserved. There is one scene that has genuinely good animation, but otherwise it also essentially skips all of the volleyballl. Haikyuu is my favorite show, but this movie felt like a huge let down. Supposedly the manga version of this match is good, so maybe check that out instead, but to me this movie honestly felt like a cash grab and for that reason I do not recommend.

Let me preface this by saying that I absolutely love Haikyuu. In a vacuum, would I recommend this to sports anime fans? Of course. But, this is yet another reminder of a lame and inevitable trend we're seeing of studios cashing in quickly on a film, rather than adapting the source material into a fully fledged season. The end result is that many of the scenes feel a little more rushed than necessary, the overall urgency and drama is reduced, and moments that are meant to be emotional and impactful just breeze by. Worse still, some awesome plays from the manga are even cut completely (Nishinoya backheel save?) Yuki Hayashi and Asami Tachibana once again kill it with the OST, and it's the characters we all know and love - but it could have been so much more. I hope part 2 has a different result, but I doubt it. Plot: 8 Characters: 9 Animation: 7.5 Soundtrack: 9 Enjoyment: 6

When you watch this in a cinema it really hits, good atmosphere, very solid animation, however... I think it felt way too short, all over the place and rushed, I felt like I was just dropped in the middle of the game where I barely know what happens, I really love Haikyuu and binged all 3 seasons, So many emotions throughout the series, but this time was different, it was supposed to be a very important match where you really feel the pressure, but it wasn't as I expected. Don't get me wrong, overall it was still pretty good, it's not a total letdown or whatever, but personally I expected more, I expected that the movie would transmit more emotions to the public, I expected that I would feel the excitement of both teams, like I did in season 3 vs Inarizaki. What the movie lacked the most was IMPACT, because it felt way too much like a regular match and not like a decisive battle, I still felt goosebumps to some moments and it was awesome, but in the end it still didn't rose to my expectations. I'm pretty sure most of us remember the iconic block of Tsukki vs Ushijima, that scene had TONS of impact, it was heavy, it was so hype that makes you jump from your seat, well this movie lacks such moments and it's a shame. Overall I give it a 7/10 As I said, I still enjoyed it, but not to the extent I hoped, or maybe I'm just lying to myself because I paid money to watch it, I don't know. It could've been way better if we had a 2h movie at least.

We finally get to see "The battle of the garbage dump", something that Haikyu has been building up incredibly well over it's four previous seasons and boy is it worth the hype. 90 mins of pure joy, This movie is Intense, fast paced, hilarious, exciting, wholesome. There is a lot of pay off for everything that has been set up between Karasuno and Nekoma in the past. Haikyu is known for giving it's characters some incredible moments and developing them and there are a lot of such moments in this film, especially with Kenma, who is definitely the star of this movie. His development kind of gives the same satisfaction that we get with Tsukishima's development and there is brilliant POV scene with Kenma that was breathtakingly animated. I watched this in a packed IMAX screening and everyone lost their minds seeing that. Definitely one of my most memorable movie going experiences, I already can't wait for the next movie!

This movie--and hence this overall series--is what makes anime so fantastic! I couldn't believe my eyes at the animation of this godlike show. omg I was at the edge of my seat throughout the show due to the immense display of clean and smooth movement that appeared on my macbook screen. Golly gosh I cant believe I was able to sit down and watch a series such as this in the big 25. This show gives you everything: excitement, enjoyment, and most of all: HAPPINESS! If you dont watch this movie, then I am afraid to say that you are missing out on such an extreme form of great content. There is everything you need in this show! GOsh dont even get me starteed on this fantastic character development, ITS absolutely supreme! GOsh I wish I was hinata shoyo and as smart and calculating at Kenma! Gosh this battle between kurasno and nekoma high schools is definitely one for the books

It's a different direction. I was surprised when I saw the movie was only 85 minutes, which is roughly 4 episodes time-length. But after watching, I can see the decision. This doesn't have the same vibe as the Seijou or Shiratorizawa matches, where it was "do-or-die", "we must win, if we lose it's all over". It was more like this is the biggest match of the year between the two schools, but not the final one; there will be future matches like this in the following years. So while there is action and high-paced movement, the vibe is relatively more chill; not as passionate and butt-clenching atmosphere. There's more emotional (though not heavy) focus than I expected. But what I really enjoyed was the varied camera perspectives. That's what was movie quality for me; the amount of value they spent in designing the different angles and shots. The sound design was also good for theatres; I could feel the weight of the collision sound effects.

If you’re a manga reader - this is not the manga. And the moment they announced 2 final movies instead of another season, it was never going to be the manga. So if you’re expecting that level of detail, you will be disappointed because it’s simply not possible. But if you go in knowing and accepting that, then this part one of the final movies achieves everything the previous seasons did. It makes you excited, pumped, emotional, and most of all, love volleyball. Would it have been better with more detail? Of course. But given the limited time frame they had to work with, the movie does a good job covering the Battle of the Garbage Dump. And the animation is much improved from season 4 as well.

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.

I was really excited to watch this movie and had high expectations, but unfortunately, it let me down. Despite not having read the manga, the pacing felt rushed. The ending was anticlimactic, leaving me wondering, 'Is it over already?' The predictable storyline diminished the stakes, and unlike previous arcs, there weren't any memorable scenes. The dialogue and writing were mediocre, nothing special. Most character interactions felt like filler, failing to contribute to the plot. On the positive side, I loved the music and animation. The soundtrack is consistently impressive, and Haikyuu's animation quality is always reliable. As a Haikyuu fan, I'm disappointed with this movie, but I remain optimistic about future projects. Overall, I'd give it 5/10

It's almost everything I wanted from the match up between Karasano and Nekoma. But it's a movie instead of a season of anime, and you can FEEL the squish of the pacing in it and I just don't see a lot of elevated production to compensate for it. This is as good as Haikyuu "To the Top" in terms of animation and sound design. If it's better in any of those regards it's so minor that it's not worth giving additional praise for. However the fact that this movie's runtime would barely cover 4 episodes of the anime if it were still in seasonal anime form, means that it just feels like a slightly underwhelming conclusion for all of the build up we've had between these schools and these characters over the course of the series. The match vs Shiratorizawa felt more intense and emotional than this one did, and maybe it felt that way in the manga also (I'm anime only) but something tells me that this has to do with the fact that the match was so much shorter. This is definitely a mixed bag of emotions for me. On the one hand I absolutely loved the movie, it lived up to the now very high standards I have for this series. It got me feeling all kinds of feels for these characters, and this match in particular felt different emotionally due to the close bond these two rival schools have developed with one another. It just feels like it's over too soon and that it's missing some things. I don't want to feel like that at the end of the day, because up till now absolutely nothing in this series has left me feeling any kind of disappointment like this. 8/10

I refused to read the manga, so I could experience it fully live. There was quite a difference from it being in episodes. It lost the suspense you would get from moving on from episode to episode. Despite the movie being only 85 minutes, a great amount of it was flashbacks. The moments leading up to the match are significant, but it made the match itself very predictable. When it got to the end of the movie, it was a bit disappointing. It may or may not have been intentional, but the ending felt unresolved and cut short. I wish there were more events and aftermath near the end to leave us more concluded and satisfied.

This anime have (no spoilers) - the complete "Battle" throughout the movie - A plot focused on the rival - Kenma - "Very good" animation - Copious amount of weird laughs - Short Flashbacks - faster paced plays - Hinata - a feeling of more powerful ball impacts (this could be because of the cinema) - Couple of smart plays - POV, you are a volleyball player - Changes in animation style in different parts of the movie - Post credits Despite of the "2 movies for don't know how many manga volumes" the first movie is an excellent film, and if you already watched the previous seasons why stop now?, you can watch it on theaters or just wait like 3 months and it will magically appear on your computer.

I’ve been looking forward to this movie ever since I finished watching the final season, two years ago. While I can’t say it fully met my long-standing expectations, it didn’t leave me utterly disappointed either. If I had to describe it in one word, it would be: rushed. In the last season, the final match spanned over 10 episodes, giving viewers time to connect deeply with the game’s flow and the mini-stories unfolding on the court. By the final point, I had chills, and, admittedly, I shed a tear or two. This movie, however, failed to evoke the same emotions in me, despite having even greater potential. Nekoma and Karasuno share a rich history, so why limit their story to just 80 minutes? In my opinion, a shorter 6-episode season would have been much more effective. It could have brought out the same, if not stronger, feelings as the last season. However, to give credit where it’s due, the animation in the movie was brilliantly executed. The visuals were undeniably stunning. Still, I found myself yearning for more. I wanted moments I could revisit or search for in AMVs—something truly memorable. Unfortunately, with just 80 minutes, I don’t think that’s possible. It’s a shame, really. Overall, while the movie had its strengths, it left me wishing for a longer and more immersive experience. Fans of the series deserved more time to fully appreciate this iconic match.

First thing I Liked it more because of 4Dx great movie but if the movie was longer then 2 hours then it would have been great. Kenma's POV scene was so exciting and it looked so realisticI would it loved it more if I hadn't read its manga beforehand. I still would have preferred a anime series then a movie but it is it what it is. The rivarly between these two teams even fules the movie. The overalll match was exciting and sometime while watching it I even cheered of nekoma. That shows how good this match was and the overall writing.

It's not good. It's not bad either. It's like a bunch of nothing. I feel like I watched a really well made AMV by a fan that didn't really care for the story. There's so much cut content that I don't understand how anyone thought it'd be a good idea to change the formula after many successful seasons of the anime (do movies really make that much more money?) Everything is so superficial and fast paced that the characters don't even feel like themselves. I'm REALLY glad that I decided to read the manga beforehand because I heard there was a lot of skipped content, and I recommend everyone who actually enjoyed the anime to do the same. This movie is not a good way to continue the story after the Inarizaki match.

I will keep it short, I appreciate the deeper into characters backgrounds and thought processes in this movie and season 4. I appreciate it in the sense that I see my favourite characters lives and how that too enters the court and influences team dynamics. What I DONT appreciate is the flashbacks during the game. It ruins the flow of the match, the tension, it loses our focus, we were holding our breaths, now it’s out. It’s killing the show. I understand there’s a lot of emotions from the characters building up to this moment, but don’t force spoon feed it. We can’t see the flashbacks after the game, before the game, maybe even in the breaks, but not while someone is spiking the ball. Like come on, you producers cannot be this bad. So many animes are ruined by flashbacks. Flashbacks are only good when there’s very few of them, then they actually have impact.

I saw someone saying that this is the first time they didn't elevate the source material and i couldn't agree more The only issue with the movie I felt was it was much less intense than the show, mainly because it was short of time, the main reason Haikyuu seasons felt so intense was they stretched a game for around 6-8 episodes and a rare case when it's always good and intensity maintains, now they had around 3-4 episode runtime to do the same, and because of this you see a lot of instances where the set suddenly ended or something went way too fast in one take without any drama and that is very un-Haikyuu like and may even disappoint you if you haven't seen enough sports Anime. The match felt like I'm watching 2.43: Seiin High School Boys Volleyball Team, but with Haikyuu characters Despite that the movie succesfully connects with you emotionally when it's needed and that's what makes it good, definitely worth a watch, just a bit overrated tho

7/10. This movie leaves you wanting more. As a sequel to the show, there are a little bit of everything that made this show great. The action was phenomenal and the animation carried the fluidity of the match so it was easy to follow. The music gave chills to the spine as Hinata jumps to spike the ball. Everything was done masterfully as you'd expect from a movie. The problem was the movie run time. When I saw the runtime being 85 minutes, I knew this was going to be a problem. With episodes being (for the sake of simplicity) roughly 20 mins long, this movie tries to conclude a match with 4.5 episodes which is simply not enough. Many plays get overlooked or simply touched upon before moving on. There was very little time to process the significance of a play outside of the very big ones. Many players were given one liners otherwise you would never know they were playing. Overall, the stakes of the match felt lost to the time provided. Instead, we got a movie that focused more on character development (mostly on the rival's side) and the match was simply the backdrop. The directors wanted to make a movie, fine. They wanted us to pay, fine. But cutting out material to fit into a 90 minute movie was not the way to go.