Haikyu!! the Movie: The End and the Beginning

Shouyou Hinata is a short volleyball player who suffers a crushing defeat in his first official match against Tobio Kageyama. Seeking revenge and a strong team, Hinata enters Karasuno High, only to discover that Kageyama has enrolled there as well. Despite their mutual dislike, the two are forced to become teammates, eventually forming an unusual partnership to help their school club succeed. This journey includes a practice match against Nekoma High, which restarts a long-standing rivalry between the two schools.

Directed by Susumu Mitsunaka, this was the first of seven films he has directed. The animation was produced by Production I.G, with a screenplay by Takuya Sato, Toshimitsu Takeuchi, and Taku Kishimoto. The voice cast features Ayumu Murase as Hinata and Kaito Ishikawa as Kageyama, alongside Koki Uchiyama, Soma Saito, Nobuhiko Okamoto, and Toshiki Masuda. The production credited a total of 35 cast members and 46 crew members.

Released on July 3, 2015, the film has a runtime of 89 minutes and blends comedy, drama, and animation. It has been well received by its audience, holding a rating of 8.4 on TMDB based on 46 votes.