New Scenes Released from the Upcoming Volleyball Anime 'Haikyuu!! The Movie'

TOKYO, Feb 09 (News On Japan) - New scene cuts from the upcoming animated film "Haikyuu!! The Movie: Battle of the Garbage Dump," based on the original work by Haruichi Furudate, have been released to the public. The film, which is set to premiere on February 16th, features exhilarating moments from the popular volleyball series.

Among the newly revealed cuts are images capturing Hinata soaring high for a spike, Tsukishima and Yamaguchi sharing a high-five while Tobio and Tanaka express a mix of astonishment and admiration, and the Karasuno team brimming with fighting spirit across the net. Additionally, the official "Haikyuu!!" anime website offers an in-depth introduction to the members of the Karasuno High School Volleyball Club, perfect for fans to check out before the movie's release.

"Haikyuu!! The Movie: Battle of the Garbage Dump" continues the story after the Inarizaki High School match depicted in the fourth season of the TV anime, focusing on the famed "Battle of the Garbage Dump" between Karasuno High School and Nekoma High School. The movie will also be available in IMAX theaters starting on the same day as its general release, February 16th.

This animated film promises to capture the intense rivalry and sportsmanship that "Haikyuu!!" is known for, bringing the high-flying action and emotional moments of the manga and anime series to the big screen.

Source: Natalie

H3 Rocket Successfully Launches Mars Moon Probe

Japan's H3 rocket successfully launched the Martian Moons eXploration (MMX) spacecraft from the Tanegashima Space Center in Kagoshima Prefecture on the morning of October 20th, placing the probe into its planned orbit in the first stage of a mission to collect samples from one of Mars' moons and return them to Earth.

Okinawa Braces for Powerful Typhoon No. 30

Typhoon No. 30, a large and extremely powerful storm currently east of the Philippines, is expected to approach Okinawa from October 22, bringing the threat of violent winds, waves reaching 10 meters and widespread heavy rain, according to a forecast updated at 10 p.m. on October 19.

Japan Introduces Personalized Motorcycle License Plates

Motorcycle owners across Japan can now choose their preferred license plate numbers under a new system introduced by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism on October 19th, with popular numbers allocated by lottery and applications costing between 2,500 and 3,000 yen.

Nearly 30% of Large Japanese Companies Report Data Leaks

Nearly one in three large companies in Japan have experienced a data leak or a suspected breach, according to a survey released by Teikoku Databank on October 19th, highlighting growing concerns over corporate information security as unauthorized access incidents continue to affect businesses across the country.

Yokohama Elects New Mayor After Power Harassment Controversy

Atsumi Harasawa, a 59-year-old lawyer making her first bid for mayor, won Yokohama's mayoral election on October 18, defeating former Mayor Takeharu Yamanaka, whose resignation over allegations of workplace bullying prompted the vote.

MEDIA CHANNELS

MORE Entertainment NEWS

A day with Rina Hashimoto | 橋本梨菜

Hashimoto Rina (橋本梨菜) is a gravure model and idol. She is an original member of sherbet and a former member of SKETCH.

A Kabuki Actor's Dream: The Story Behind Kankurō's Sukeroku

In today's video, we have a look at the ongoing kabuki performances at the Heisei Nakamura-za theatre, set up this time in Asakusa, Tokyo.

New Naruto Anime and Manga Announced at New York Comic Con 2026

A major new global project centered on the popular Japanese anime franchise Naruto was announced at New York Comic Con 2026, one of the world's largest pop culture events, with plans for an entirely new anime production and a new manga series written by original creator Masashi Kishimoto.

Tamori Among Three Recognized as Honorary Tokyo Citizens

Entertainer Tamori and two other prominent figures were named Honorary Citizens of Tokyo on October 1 in recognition of their contributions to the capital's development and the lives of its residents, with an award ceremony held at the Tokyo Metropolitan Government headquarters on Tokyo Citizens' Day.

Candy Caries Wins Grand Prize at Ottawa Animation Festival

Japanese director Tomoki Misato's stop-motion animation Candy Caries has won the Grand Prize in the children's category for ages 7 and up at the Ottawa International Animation Festival in Canada, one of the world's three major animation festivals.

Composer of Kobe Earthquake Recovery Song Remembered in Special Tribute

Makoto Usui, the composer of "Shiawase Hakoberu Yoni," a song written in the aftermath of the 1995 Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake that has become a symbol of hope for disaster survivors across Japan and overseas, died in July at the age of 65, leaving behind a musical legacy that his former students are determined to carry forward.

No Time Off for Kyoto Actors

While millions of people across Japan enjoyed this year's five-day Silver Week holiday, workers at Kyoto's Toei Uzumasa Eigamura film studio theme park and a 24-hour smartphone repair service faced packed schedules, with some working late into the night to keep holidaymakers entertained and respond to emergencies.

AI Enka Singer to Debut With Neo Kobushi

Japan's oldest record company is turning to artificial intelligence to reshape one of the country's most traditional musical genres, unveiling an AI-generated enka singer as part of a new label combining the technology with the distinctive vocal style of Japanese ballads.

< 2 3 4 5 >