What You Need to Know:
- Haruichi Furudate’s volleyball-themed manga “Haikyu!!” is currently serialized in “Weekly Shonen Jump” (Shueisha) and was turned into a 3-season TV anime as well as 2 theater-released compilation movies. In the fall of 2017, the theater-released compilation films for “Haikyu!! Second Season” and “Haikyu!! Karasuno High School VS Shiratorizawa Academy” will finally be released.
- “Haikyu!! Genius and Sense” is a feature chronicling “Haikyu!! Second Season” and the Spring High School Volleyball Nationals preliminary semi-finals they fought against Aoba Johsai. They try to get revenge on the loss they had at the Inter-High prelims against Aoba Johsai, led by the renowned setter, Oikawa, who also happens to be Kageyama’s senior from middle school.
- “Haikyu!! The Battle of Concepts” covers all episodes of “Haikyu!! Karasuno High School VS Shiratorizawa Academy.” In the finals for the prelims of the Spring Tournament, Karasuno faces off with prestigious Shiratorizawa Academy, the undefeated champions from Miyagi Prefecture. Hinata faces the strongest high school ace and the biggest, most powerful wall he’s ever faced, Wakatoshi Ushijima, head on.
Source: Officiai Press Release
Story Breakdown
“Genius and Sense”
In order to prepare for the Spring Tournament prelims, the Karasuno High School Volleyball Club joins up with other powerhouse schools from the Kanto region for a training camp. The members of the Karasuno Volleyball team wanted to change, and evolved, which allowed them to make it to the Spring Tournament preliminary semi-finals. Their opponent at the semi-finals is Aoba Johsai High School, who defeated them at the Inter-High prelims. Despite Karasuno vehemently attacking since the beginning of the match, because of Oikawa’s precise serves and their secret weapon Kyotani’s powerful spikes, the flow of the game ends up going to Seijoh. Karasuno tries to get their rhythm back in the match with Hinata and Kageyama’s new weirdo quick attack and their pinch server, Yamaguchi’s service ace. Karasuno gives their all against in this battle against their ultimate rivals!
●Explanation of the new animated scenes for the theatrical compilation release●
The new part that’s been added to this theatrical release takes place after the Seijoh match. In the original episodes, showed what happened as Karasuno prepared for their next big match, but the theatrical release will show what happened to Seijoh after their win at the semi-finals. After going through blood, sweat and tears with Seijoh for three years, Oikawa reflects on his time with the rest of his teammates. Another story about the youth of Aoba Johsai High School will be revealed!
“The Battle of Concepts”
The finals of the Miyagi prelims for the Spring Tournament... After defeating Aoba Johsai, Karasuno head toward their next match to qualify for the Spring Tournament. Their opponent is the undefeated champion Shiratorizawa, led by the high school prodigy, Wakatoshi Ushijima. From the beginning of the match, Karasuno gets beat down by Ushijima’s ferocious spikes. Even though they try to turn the tables, they are also shut down due to Tendo’s precise blocks. Is this a wall they will not be able to get over? The one who holds the key to turning the tables is the master of blocking, Tsukishima. Hinata and Kageyama manage to increase their intensity due to his calm and precise defense. Despite both teams have completely different play concepts, their intensity is the same. Who will be the ones who will laugh after this desperate struggle?
●Explanation of the new animated scenes for the theatrical compilation release●
In this feature, a new part showing what happened to Shiratorizawa after the finals. The part to look out for is the message that Ushiyama has for the next generation. How will Shirabu, Goshiki, and the other team members feel after hearing his strict yet warm words? Of course, this will also include an exchange between Ushijima and Tendo. Audiences will be able to see the true faces of the members of Shiratorizawa.
