The First Slam Dunk

A propulsive, emotionally charged sports drama that puts you courtside, blending kinetic basketball with tender flashbacks.

Directed by

Takehiko Inoue

Genres

Animation, Comedy, Drama

Starring

Shugo Nakamura, Jun Kasama, Kenta Miyake

Tagline

17 years and... 40 minutes.

Overview

Shohoku's “speedster” and point guard, Ryota Miyagi, always plays with brains and lightning speed, running circles around his opponents while feigning composure. In his second year of high school, Ryota plays with the Shohoku High School basketball team along with Sakuragi, Rukawa, Akagi, and Mitsui as they take the stage at the Inter-High School National Championship. And now, they are on the brink of challenging the reigning champions, Sannoh Kogyo High School.

How it feels

Uplifting, earnest, tense and melancholic. Brisk and needs your attention.

About

Grief, family, coming-of-age, ambition

Content

Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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