As the Japanese box office witnesses a dynamic display, Haikyu!! FINAL, in its triumphant third weekend, clinched the second position just behind the latest Doraemon film.
Surpassing the remarkable 5 billion yen milestone on its 17th day in theaters, the anime film, currently the talk of the town, sets the stage for even more milestones.
As of March 3, Kogyo Tsushin’s latest report unveils Haikyu!! FINAL’s impressive financial feat, accumulating a staggering 5.1 billion yen (US$33.94 million) with 3.59 million tickets sold.
The film’s journey to the 5 billion yen mark mirrors the timelines of other cinematic heavyweights like Detective Conan: The Bride of Halloween, Code Blue, and Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, all of which concluded just shy of the 10 billion yen zenith.
On a parallel note, the acclaimed Frozen also achieved the 5 billion yen feat in 17 days, securing its position as the 4th highest-grossing film of all time in Japan.
Seeing people on here who are able to see the Haikyuu movie (I am extremely glad everyone had fun!) pic.twitter.com/AsIAdS4lef
— AJ (@Aleczandxr) February 16, 2024
To add to the celebration, Haikyu!! FINAL plans to express gratitude to its audience by distributing theatrical gifts to filmgoers in Japan. Additionally, a special screening later this week is set to enhance the immersive experience for fans.
Toho Animation, in collaboration with Production I.G, spearheads the production of the two-part Haikyu!! FINAL anime films.
The team, featuring Susumu Mitsunaka as director and screenwriter, Takahiro Kishida as character designer, and Takahiro Chiba as chief animation director, continues to weave the magic that has captured the hearts of millions.
The first film, subtitled “Gomisuteba no Kessen,” premiered in Japan on February 16, 2024, while the release date for the second film is yet to be announced.
Haikyu!! has been a sensation since its manga debut in Weekly Shonen Jump from February 20, 2012, to July 20, 2020, spanning 402 chapters compiled into 45 volumes.
Crunchyroll currently streams all four TV anime seasons, portraying the slice-of-life sports anime that revolves around Shoyo Hinata’s passion for volleyball and his journey to surpass the formidable Tobio Kageyama.
The anime has resonated globally, capturing the essence of teamwork, rivalry, and the pursuit of excellence on the volleyball court.
