“Shohoku's lightning-fast point guard Miyagi leads team to Inter-High finals against champions Sannoh.”
The First Slam Dunk
THE FIRST SLAM DUNK
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Based on your preference for character-driven stories with layered emotional arcs, this title's exploration of identity and belonging would deeply resonate. The pacing mirrors series you've rated highly, and its thematic depth aligns with your appreciation for nuanced storytelling...
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Synopsis
Shohoku's lightning-fast point guard Miyagi leads team to Inter-High finals against champions Sannoh.
Shohoku's "speedster" and point guard, Ryouta Miyagi, always plays with brains and lightning speed, running circles around his opponents while feigning composure. Born and raised in Okinawa, Ryouta had a brother who was three years older. Following in the footsteps of his older brother, who was a famous local player from a young age, Ryouta also became addicted to basketball. In his second year of high school, Ryouta 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. (Source: GKIDS, edited)
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Derived from 34 sampled reviews
What 34 viewers settled on.
Mostly aligned
σ 1.25 · some divergence
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Not enough recommend signal yet
↑ 1.82
Running avg · Dec 2022 → Dec 2025
- 7 “I have so many emotions and reactions. The pacing of the film was really well done and I kept forgetting the time during this film. The animation is amazing in areas but in some instances can fall...”
- 9 “The movie features seamless CGI, perfectly paced action, and an immersive sound design that makes me feel like I am on the court, all while remaining accessible to those unfamiliar with the manga....”
- 9 “The film is a visual masterpiece, featuring a seamless blend of 2D and 3D animation that makes the basketball gameplay—from the dribbling to the three-pointers—feel incredibly authentic and...”
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- Format 1 × 124′ eps × min
- Total runtime 2h 04m all episodes
- Aired Dec 2022 – ongoing
- Source Movie media type
- Rated PG 13 - Teens 13 or older
- Ref. BS-18587 catalog