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HAIKYU!! The Dumpster Battle

2024Movie1 h 24 minPG-13

AnimationComedy
76
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.8Metacritic677.6Rotten Tomatoes76%97%

A pulse-pounding, cathartic animated movie about sports and everyday modern life, with standout editing and direction.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

Skip it if you want something quiet and calm · you want dark or edgy material

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Not for brutality or scares.

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Story

Let's play a game that can't be repeated.

Shoyo Hinata joins Karasuno High's volleyball club to be like his idol, a former Karasuno player known as the 'Little Giant'. But Hinata soon learns that he must team up with his middle school nemesis, Tobio Kageyama. Their clashing styles form a surprising weapon, but can their newfound teamwork defeat their rival Nekoma High in the highly anticipated 'Dumpster Battle', the long awaited ultimate showdown between two opposing underdog teams?

Feels like

  • High-Octane Volleyball Action
  • Emotional Rivalry Resolution
  • Masterful Editing & Pacing
  • Underdog Team Spirit
  • Character-Driven Sports Drama
  • Visually Dynamic Anime
  • Triumphant Catharsis
  • Youthful Idealism
  • Strategic Athleticism

Cast

24 of 78

Crew

Directed by
Susumu Mitsunaka
Written by
Susumu Mitsunaka
Produced by
Mitsuteru Hishiyama, Shoichiro Taguchi, Toshihiro Maeda
Music by
Asami Tachibana, Yuki Hayashi, Yasushi Horiguchi

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Facts

February 16, 2024 · 1 h 24 min · PG-13

Released
February 16, 2024
Runtime
1 h 24 min
Age rating
PG-13
Genres
Animation, Comedy
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Budget
$5 million
Box office
$100 million
Available in
74 countries

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7 questions, like "Where can I stream HAIKYU!! The Dumpster Battle?"

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Where can I stream HAIKYU!! The Dumpster Battle?

Crunchyroll

In the United States, HAIKYU!! The Dumpster Battle streams on Crunchyroll. It also streams in 73 other countries.

Is HAIKYU!! The Dumpster Battle worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76 (IMDb 7.8, Rotten Tomatoes 76%, and Metacritic 67). Audiences rate it higher (84 out of 100) than critics (72).

Is HAIKYU!! The Dumpster Battle okay for kids?

PG-13

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will HAIKYU!! The Dumpster Battle make me laugh?

A touch

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 1 of 4.

Will I feel good after watching HAIKYU!! The Dumpster Battle?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for hopefulness and 8 for wholesome.

Was HAIKYU!! The Dumpster Battle a box office hit?

Budget$5 million
Box office$100 million

Yes, a big one: it cost about $5 million to make and earned $100 million worldwide, 20.1 times its budget.