Ever since fans heard that the final arcs of Haikyuu! would be adapted into two movies, concerns have been swirling around the fandom. Many fans expressed disappointment that there won't be a fifth season, and others are concerned that some of the most important points in the manga won't make the final cut. After all, the studio is trying to shove over one-hundred and ten chapters into two movies.
The final arc includes some of the series' most important matches, such as the Dumpster Battle between Nekoma and Karasuno. It also shows what happens after nationals and once everybody graduates. Overall, there are some things fans definitely want to see included.
Manga spoilers ahead!
10 Fans Really Want Akaashi's Quote About Fukurodani Being The Protagonists Of The World To Make The Cut
Fukurodani versus Mujinazaka is one of the most anticipated matches of the final arc. Many fans fear this won't make the cut in favor of the big showdown between Nekoma and Karasuno. Still, it's an important couple of chapters that show Fukurodani's collective perseverance and expands upon Akaashi's backstory.
One of the most iconic manga panels of the series was when Akaashi boldly declared that Fukurodani are the protagonists of the world. Many fans hope this makes the movie's final cut because it would be remiss to leave out such a famous quote.
9 Hinata's Fever Was A Devastating Moment For Karasuno That Must Be In The Film
Karasuno's match against Kamomedai occurred after the Dumpster Battle. Kamomedai is a formidable team, and Karasuno had to fight tooth and nail to defeat them. When Karasuno finally got the upper hand, Hinata came down with a fever of 102.4°F. Kageyama caught onto it first and reasoned that it was because Hinata overworked himself in the prior days. He didn't want to be benched, but it was for his own good.
Though this was a devastating moment for the team, it was a pivotal scene revealing Hinata's fortitude. Atsumu watched the match from the stands and recognized that it took three of the strongest teams in the country to wear Hinata out.
8 Kageyama & Hinata Finally Play On Opposing Teams When The Schweiden Adlers Go Up Against The MSBY Black Jackals
Aside from the Dumpster Battle, the most anticipated match of the final arc is the big showdown between Kageyama and Hinata. Their rivalry finally comes to a crescendo after they graduated high school and moved onto different teams. Kageyama plays for the Schweiden Adlers, while Hinata plays for the MSBY Black Jackals. Kageyama's on a team with heavy-hitters like Ushijima and Hoshiumi. Hinata's on the starting lineup with fan-favorite characters like Atsumu, Bokuto, and Sakusa.
Hinata and Kageyama go head-to-head in their first match against each other since middle school. Everything in the series has been building up to this battle, so it would be a massive mistake for it not to be included.
7 Fans Want To Watch Oikawa & Hinata's Brazil Meet-Up On The Big Screen
One of the most exciting events of the time skip was Hinata's trip to Brazil. He went there to improve his skills by playing beach volleyball. However, nobody expected him to meet up with Oikawa shortly after. The latter invited him to dinner, and they caught up on the past few years' events. Oikawa started in Argentina, then came to Brazil.
Hinata and Oikawa had tons of fun during their meet-up and even sent a selfie to their former peers. None of them could believe it, and Kageyama was so speechless that he had to show it to Ushijima. Hinata and Oikawa also played in a match on the beach together. They discovered that they work surprisingly well as teammates.
6 Kenma Was Exhausted, But He Never Wanted The Match Against Karasuno To End
Kenma's not the most athletically inclined player in the series. He's frail and can't keep up with the rest of his team for extended periods. Since he's perpetually tired and not quite passionate about volleyball, fans were shocked with the rematch between Nekoma and Karasuno rolled around.
Kenma was exhausted, in pain, and running out of steam. However, he said that he never wanted the match to end. It was a crucial scene that showed Kenma's growth and how playing against one of his best friends brought out his full potential.
5 Fukurodani's Match Against Mujinazaka May Not Be As Important As Nekoma Versus Karasuno, But Fans Want To See It Included In The Movies
Fukurodani is just a supporting team in the series, so fans don't anticipate their match against Mujinazaka to make the final cut. Still, many of them are praying it does. The characters on Fukurodani are fan favorites, especially Akaashi and Bokuto.
It will give anime-only fans a glimpse into Akaashi's backstory if it gets animated. Fans could witness and appreciate Akaashi's lifelong passion for volleyball and understand why he chose Fukurodani. Plus, it shows another side of Akaashi where he temporarily relinquishes his composure and lets his emotions take over, resulting in him getting benched.
4 Kenma's Birdcage Visual Is A Powerful Illustration That Must Make It Into The Movies
Haikyuu! has always used stunning illustrations as visual analogies to immerse the audience in the high-stakes emotions of each game. Karsuno's rematch against Nekoma was no exception.
One of the best visual analogies in the series is the illustration of Kenma keeping Hinata in a birdcage. Hinata felt trapped and just couldn't work around Kenma's observational skills. He's Nekoma's brain and eyes, so nothing can get by him. It made Hinata feel like he was being enclosed and observed. Nekoma are the cats, and Karasuno are the crows; the cats caught their prey during this match.
3 Kenma & Hinata's Knife Scene Showed The Tension During Their Rematch
Kenma and Hinata are best friends, but they're also rivals. They have one of the most intriguing dynamics in the series. As they draw the best out of each other, they also become mortal enemies on the court. The big rematch featured tons of exciting visual analogies to show their competition reaching its peak, and one of the most powerful was the infamous knife scene.
The tension on the court was so strong that someone could cut it with a knife, and that's precisely what this visual depicted. Kenma and Hinata held metaphorical knives to each other's throats, representing the game reaching a point where it was neck-and-neck.
2 Fans Want Each Member Of The "Monster Generation" To Have Their Time To Shine In The Movies
The "Monster Generation" refers to some of Japan's strongest players. It includes heavy-hitting fan favorites like Atsumu, Sakusa, Ushijima, Bokuto, Kageyama, and Hinata. It also introduces powerful characters like Hoshiumi, Yaku, and Hyakuzawa.
In the manga, most of them had a special chapter in which they were the focal point. They provided more insight into a few of the series' most beloved characters. Though not all of them will make the film's final cut, fans hope that Ushijima's, Bokuto's, Sakusa's, and Hoshiumi's will be included.
1 The Inclusion Of Kageyama's Backstory Is An Absolute Necessity
Not including Kageyama's backstory in the movies would be a major mistake. Fans already know how and why Hinata fell in love with volleyball. However, most fans had no idea about where Kageyama's passion for the sport came from.
Kageyama has loved volleyball since he was an infant. His sister and grandfather showed him the ropes, and he's been hooked ever since. He lost his grandfather a year before starting high school and flunked Shiratorizawa's entrance exams. He felt like all hope was lost as he enrolled at Karasuno. Until he met Hinata, Kageyama found himself growing lonelier in the sport. His backstory is shown as a flashback mid-game, but at the end, he recognizes Hinata as his best friend and greatest competition.