Fans can't stop worrying about their favorite sports anime.
Haikyuu!! manga spoilers ahead!
Summary:
- There are too many chapters left to tell the rest of the story in two movies.
- The first movie will focus on the main characters' confrontation with Nekoma.
- If Karasuno vs Nekoma does very well, TOHO Animation may decide to make another installment.
Viewers are eagerly awaiting the two Haikyuu!! feature films that will complete the story of Hinata Shouyou and his Karasuno friends. As soon as the announcement was made, there was a lot of heated discussion — there are too many chapters left to tell the rest of the story in two movies.
Besides, it's now clear that the part coming out on February 16 will only show Karasuno and Nekoma competing against each other. So what are the options for the end of the adaptation, and which one would be better?
Best option
There are about 100 unadapted chapters left in the manga — around 30 per battle with Nekoma, Kamomedai, and the aftermath of the National Tournament. The first movie, based on information from the trailers, will focus on the main characters' confrontation with their destiny opponents — the Nekoma team.
Some fans fear that if the movie runs under 2 hours, a lot of important moments will be cut out. We won't have to wait long to find out how this round turned out.
As we know, everything depends on the box office. Although in the case of Haikyuu!! it's not so controversial — the anime has long been considered one of the most popular representatives of its genre.
There have been rumors that three movies are in development, but no official information has been announced. If Karasuno vs Nekoma does very well, perhaps TOHO Animation will decide to make another installment and it will be the best option for a grand finale.
Not good, not bad
Unless a miracle happens, it's likely that the second movie will focus more on the Karasuno vs Kamomedai matchup. It will end with our favorite team losing and the third-year players graduating.
The aftermath and the arrival of an already mature Hinata Shouyou in Brazil will be shown in the credits, followed by an inspiring scene. With this development, we certainly won't see many moments of the characters' lives after Karasuno, but this way the pace will be kept up nicely.
Worst scenario
A decision to show two arcs at once in the final movie would be the worst option, as it would look very cluttered and confusing. The National Championship is a very important event for the entire title, so it needs to be completed in a proper way.
If the creators decide to cram so many events into two hours, nothing good will come out and we will see another anime ruined by the fast pace. That is not the Haikyuu!! finale we want to see.
Source: Reddit