Another perk of going to a fan screening are the merch that
you get. People lined up to get their merch before going inside. It was so
exciting!!!
SPOILERS
Haikyuu!! Movie: The Dumpster Battle presents a match that becomes the epicenter of the clash of ideals, personalities, and true rivalry between the two high school volleyball teams, Karasuno and Nekoma. The two teams in the anime series itself faced each other countless times in practice matches, and this time they must compete with all their hearts in the quarterfinals of the National Tournament.
Not only that, this film can
be said to be the realization of the promise between the main protagonist of
the Haiyuu series, Hinata Shoyo, and his rival, the genius Konzume Kenma to
show their best performance and enjoy the match.
The battle between the two was very fierce, where both
teams were fighting for points. Karasuno tries to attack all out by repeatedly
using his signature attack, "Synchronization", while Nekoma tries to
defend completely and occasionally uses counterattacks or uses
"Synchronization".
This film actually shows more of the side of his rival,
Kenma. The change in Kenma's character, from initially not really enjoying the
match, to being happy because of Shoyo's development, who was able to rise
above his feelings of despair. Kenma can be said to be the "General",
managing the tactics and strategy of the Nekoma team so that they can prevent
the Karasuno and Shoyo teams from getting points.
This film also shows more
Nekoma flashbacks, where at the beginning he met Shoyo, and the story of his
childhood with his best friend and Nekoma team captain, Kuroo.
Unfortunately, the film that became the intense rivalry
battle between Karasuno and Nekoma was only presented for about 85 minutes, so
it felt too fast and too prominent for Shoyo and Kenma. Other players should
have been able to shine more here. Besides these two players, other players who
still get the spotlight, although not much, are Kuroo and Tsukishima.
In terms of animation quality itself, it can be said to
be okay and good. The animation and visuals feel smooth and dynamic in every
match. There are many special effects, both when Kenma's eyes are focused on
targeting Shoyo and Karasuno's weaknesses, or Shoyo who jumps high and
"flies" to reach a high pass from Tobio Kageyama.
The animation and visuals are
supported by uplifting and pulsating music, enhancing the emotional impact of
key moments while creating a resonant experience with the audience. A
well-chosen soundtrack contributes to the overall atmosphere of the film,
drawing the audience into the intensity and excitement of the match.
Haikyu!! The Dumpster Battle had its fair share of
volleyball thrills and was able to satisfy fans who had waited four years for
Karasuno's return.
Although there is no definite news about when the anime will continue to air, as a closing, there is an after-credit scene that can satisfy fans, and it is very likely that the Haikyuu!! anime will continue into a series, film, or OVA.
The movie was awesome!!!
I expected it because this arc
is my favorite from the manga and it didn't disappoint at all. It was even much
better than I expected.
It's so funny because we're
watching with fellow fans, so the theater was so interactive as if we're really
watching the match in person. People were cheering, laughing, awe-inspired and
heartily enjoying every screen.
There's one thing I want to
highlight, though. There's a certain scene which was done in Kenma's
perspective and it was one of the best things ever!!! You'll get what I mean
when you watch the movie. It's so worth it.
After the film, I went to my cousin's place to spend the
night (and to take him home coz the movie ended late). Well, I'm still
here... So I'm blogging on my phone. I just can't wait to share my
experience here.
We kept talking about the
movie as we unboxed the merch we got. Let me show you some photos...
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