Slam Dunks known as a legendary basketball anime that was very popular in its time. No wonder the film The First Slam Dunk was a huge success.
The First Slam Dunk itself is a movie anime which was released on December 3, 2022. This film was written and directed by Takehiko Inoue and produced by Toei Animation and DandeLion Animation Studio.
A huge success with revenues of $279 million worldwide, The First Slam Dunk managed to rank fifth in the best-selling anime film of all time.
This article will discuss everything you need to know about the Movie The First Slam Dunk. Fans of this anime, let's watch until the end!
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Synopsis of the film The First Slam Dunk
The First Slam Dunk follows the story of one of the main players, Ryota Miyagi, the point guard of the Shohoku High School basketball team.
Ryota, who was born and raised in Okinawa, has an older brother who is three years older than him.
His older brother is a local player who has been famous since he was young. Inspired by him, Ryota then became interested in basketball.
In his second year of high school, Ryota joined the Shohoku basketball team and became a team with Sakuragi, Rukawa, Akagi, and Mitsui.
Together with his teammates, Ryota competes to challenge the defending champion, Sannoh Kogyo High School.
This film adapts chapters 223 to 276 of the Slam Dunk manga by adding several original scenes.
List of Voice Cast for The First Slam Dunk
The First Slam Dunk movie itself was released in two languages, namely Japanese and English. Below is a list of voice actors for each version:
- Ryota Miyagi – Shugo Nakamura and Paul Castro Jr.
- Hisashi Mitsui – Jun Kasama and Jonah Scott
- Kaede Rukawa – Shinichiro Kamio and Aleks Le
- Hanamichi Sakuragi – Subaru Kimura and Ben Balmaceda
- Takenori Akagi – Kenta Miyake and Aaron Goodson
- Haruko Akagi – Maaya Sakamoto and Abby Espiritu
- Kiminobu Kogure – Ryota Iwasaki and Zeno Robinson
- Yohei Mito – Chikahiro Kobayashi and Yong Yea
- Nozomi Takamiya – Masafumi Kobatake and Brent Mukai
- Chuichirou Noma – Kenichiro Matsuda and River Vitae
- Ayako – Asami Seto and Kelsey Jaffer
- Mitsuyoshi Anzai – Katsuhisa Hoki and Mike Pollock
- Eiji Sawakita – Shunsuke Takeuchi and Alan Lee
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The First Slam Dunk Will Get a Blu-Ray Version
Good news, Toei Animation will soon release a Blu-Ray version for the anime film The First Slam Dunk which will be released on February 28 2024 in Japan.
Through website Officially, Toei will release this film in 3 versions, namely 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray, Standard Blu-ray and DVD.
In addition, the Limited Edition and Special Limited Edition versions of the film will be sold exclusively at The First Slam Dunk's official online store and Toei Video's official store.
Interestingly, both versions will be equipped with merchandise officially as a bonus for loyal Slam Dunk fans.
If you buy the Special Limited Edition version, fans will get several bonus items as follows:
- 16 Slam Dunk character display cards
- Two bonus video tapes
- One special booklet
- Thank you cards handed out at film screenings in Japan
- Pamphlet from a reduced screening of the film
- Upcycled Charm is made from promotional banners displayed in Japanese cinemas.
Meanwhile, the Limited Edition version will get every bonus item mentioned above except for the 16 character display cards.
Apart from the two versions above, Toei Animation also released a Standard version of this Blu-ray. Of course, without bonuses like the two previous versions.
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