At its first-ever CinemaCon presentation, anime hub Crunchyroll today announced the acquisition and select theatrical release dates for three new anime features, as well as debuting for attendees a sneak peek at the first 10 minutes of its upcoming release Spy X Family Code: White (in North American theaters April 19).
In celebration of the 10th anniversary of the popular series, the highly anticipated volleyball film Haikyu!! The Dumpster Battle will continue the contest between rivals Karasuno and Nekoma on the big screen. Crunchyroll and Sony Pictures Entertainment will release the film in North American theaters on May 31 in both Japanese with English subtitles as well as dubbed in English.
Additional international theatrical release dates for the film include:
- May 30: Australia, New Zealand, Denmark, Italy, Switzerland (Italian-speaking), Netherlands, Argentina, Brazil, Central America (Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama), Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Mexico, Peru
- May 31: Canada, Finland, Ireland, Norway, Poland, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom, United States
- June 7: Turkey
- June 12: Belgium, France, Luxembourg, Switzerland (French-speaking)
- June 25: Austria, Germany
- June 27: Switzerland (German-speaking)
As of March 29, Haikyu!! The Dumpster Battle has earned over 8.5 billion yen (~$57 million USD) since opening in Japan on February 16, making it the highest-grossing movie of the Japanese box office calendar year to date.
Synopsis: Shoyo Hinata joins Karasuno High’s volleyball club to be like his idol, a former Karasuno player known as the “Little Giant.” But, Hinata soon finds that he must team up with his middle school nemesis, Tobio Kageyama. Their clashing styles turn into a surprising weapon, but can they beat their rival Nekoma High in the highly anticipated “Dumpster Battle,” the long awaited ultimate showdown between two opposing underdog teams?
Directed and screenplay by Susumu Mitsunaka. Original story by Haruichi Furudate. Produced by Production I.G.
Based on the manga by Haruichi Furudate, he first four seasons of the Haikyu!! series produced by Toho Animation are currently available to stream on Crunchyroll.
Crunchyroll has also acquired the North American and select international theatrical rights in EMEA and Latin America for the highly anticipated soccer anime film Blue Lock the Movie -Episode Nagi-. Crunchyroll and Sony Pictures Entertainment will bring the sports thriller to theaters in North America beginning on June 28 in both Japanese with English subtitles as well as dubbed in English. (International dates to be announced.)
The first film from the hit anime sports franchise, based on the award-winning manga by Kouta Sannomiya, Episode Nagi serves as a side story to the series, following high schooler Nagi Seishiro as he discovers his hidden talent for soccer. The first season of Blue Lock is now available to stream on Crunchyroll.
Synopsis: “That’s a hassle.” That was second-year high schooler Nagi Seishiro’s favorite phrase as he lived his dull life. Until Mikage Reo, a classmate who dreamed of winning the World Cup, discovered Nagi’s hidden skill, inspiring him to play soccer and share his outstanding talent. One day, he receives an invitation to the mysterious BLUE LOCK Project. What awaits him there is an encounter with the finest strikers assembled from across the country. Nagi’s dream of becoming the best, alongside Reo, will take this prodigy to a world he’s never known.
A prodigy can only be shaped when someone discovers him …. now, striker Nagi Seishiro’s incredible talent and persona will set the soccer world ablaze.
Directed by Shunsuke Ishikawa. Original story by Muneyuki Kaneshiro. Character design by Yusuke Nomura. Composition and Screenplay by Taku Kishimoto. Music by Jun Murayama. Produced by Eightbit.
And coming soon, the anime destination snagged NorAm and select international rights in EMEA and LatAm for the video game fantasy film Overlord: The Sacred Kingdom. Crunchyroll and Sony Pictures Entertainment will distribute the isekai adventure in theaters across select territories (dates to be announced).
The first theatrical film from the Overlord franchise based on the light novels by Kugane Maruyama is a continuation of the series, picking up after the conclusion of Season 4. The story follows Momonga, a regular salary man who finds himself transported into his favorite video game. All four seasons of OVERLORD are now available to stream on Crunchyroll.
Synopsis: After 12 years of playing his favorite MMORPG game, Momonga logs in for the last time only to find himself transported into its world playing it indefinitely. Throughout his adventures, his avatar ascends to the title of Sorcerer King Ains Ooal Gown.
Once prosperous but now on the brink of ruin, The Sacred Kingdom enjoyed years of peace after construction of an enormous wall protecting them from neighboring invasions. But, one day this comes to an end when the Demon Emperor Jaldabaoth arrives with an army of villainous demi-humans.
Fearing invasion of their own lands, the neighboring territory of the Slane Theocracy is forced to beg their enemies at the Sorcerer Kingdom for help. Heeding the call, Momonga, now known as the Sorcerer King Ains Ooal Gown, rallies the Sorcerer Kingdom and its undead army to join the fight alongside the Sacred Kingdom and the Slane Theocracy in hopes to defeat the Demon Emperor.
Directed by Naoyuki Ito. Original story by Kugane Maruyama. Character design and chief animation direction by Satoshi Tasaki. Illustrated by so-bin. Music by Shuji Katayama (Team-MAX). Produced by MADHOUSE.
