The First Slam Dunk
THE FIRST SLAM DUNK
“17 years and... 40 minutes.”
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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The First Slam Dunk | Official Trailer | NetflixOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-08-25
Top Cast
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Shugo Nakamura
Ryota Miyagi (voice)
Jun Kasama
Hisashi Mitsui (voice)
Kenta Miyake
Takenori Akagi (voice)
Shinichiro Kamio
Kaede Rukawa (voice)
Subaru Kimura
Hanamichi Sakuragi (voice)
Katsuhisa Houki
Mitsuyoshi Anzai (voice)
Asami Seto
Ayako (voice)
Ryota Iwasaki
Kiminobu Kogure (voice)
Chado Horii
Kentaro Ishii (voice)
Maaya Sakamoto
Haruko Akagi (voice)
Chikahiro Kobayashi
Yohei Mito (voice)
Masafumi Kobatake
Nozomi Takamiya (voice)
Kenichirou Matsuda
Chuichirou Noma (voice)
Kanoko Kuroshima
Woman A / Neighborhood Child / Other Children / Additional Voices (voice)
Haruka Sakurai
(voice)
Rumugi
(voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 394 DaysFantasia International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
July 28, 2023
Wide Cinema Exhibition
August 25, 2024
VOD & Digital Platforms
June 25, 2024
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$258M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Takehiko Inoue
- Screenplay & Story
- Takehiko Inoue
- Original Title
- THE FIRST SLAM DUNK
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 2h 5m
- Worldwide Gross
- $258M
- Production Studios
- Toei Animation, Toei Company, DandeLion Animation Studio
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Takehiko Inoue
Takehiko Inoue
Shunsuke Nakamura
Ryuichi Takita, Jun Watanabe
Toshiyuki Matsui, Masahiko Ibaraki, Hiromi Kitazaki, Muneyuki Kii, 井上幸
Department Leadership Roster
Takehiko Inoue
Director
Takehiko Inoue
Screenplay
Ryuichi Takita
Editor
Jun Watanabe
Editor
Shunsuke Nakamura
Director of Photography
Toshiyuki Matsui
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Injury
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The First Slam Dunk
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The First Slam Dunk about?
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.
Who directed The First Slam Dunk?
The First Slam Dunk was directed by Takehiko Inoue.
Who stars in The First Slam Dunk?
The principal cast of The First Slam Dunk includes Shugo Nakamura, Jun Kasama, Kenta Miyake, Shinichiro Kamio, Subaru Kimura.
When was The First Slam Dunk released and how long is it?
The First Slam Dunk was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 2h 5m.
How much did The First Slam Dunk make at the box office?
The First Slam Dunk grossed $258M in worldwide ticket sales.
Is The First Slam Dunk based on a book or true story?
The First Slam Dunk is adapted from the following source material: Comic Book: "Takehiko Inoue".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The First Slam Dunk?
The First Slam Dunk holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).