Haikyu!! Anime Reveals Bakemono-tachi Special Teaser, Second Film Key Visual
The second film in the two-part Haikyu!! Final project now has its key visual and a companion short, confirming the finale is moving forward with Mitsunaka back as writer and director.
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The Haikyu!! staff revealed a teaser for the Bakemono-tachi no Iku Tokoro short special, plus key visuals for the special and the second sequel film, Gekijōban Haikyū!! VS Chiisana Kyojin. The special depicts the must-win game between Fukurōdani Academy and Mujinazaka High School and will play with the film when it opens next year. Susumu Mitsunaka returns to write and direct at Production I.G.
The second film continues the story from HAIKYU!! The Dumpster Battle, the first part of the two-film Haikyu!! Final project. That film opened in Japan on February 16, 2024, sold 1,529,000 tickets for 2,230,465,540 yen in its first three days, and screened in North American theaters on May 31, 2024. The two films were announced in August 2022. The special, which depicts the must-win game between Fukurōdani Academy and Mujinazaka High School, will play alongside the new film when it opens in theaters next year.
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- Anime News Network News Haikyū!! Anime's 'Bakemono-tachi' Special Unveils Teaser, Key Visual