{"id":32537,"date":"2023-04-28T16:49:15","date_gmt":"2023-04-28T14:49:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/?p=1824568"},"modified":"2023-04-28T20:46:04","modified_gmt":"2023-04-28T18:46:04","slug":"the-first-slam-dunk-movie-release-date-speculation-cast-and-latest-news","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/radiotimes\/rss_feed\/the-first-slam-dunk-movie-release-date-speculation-cast-and-latest-news\/","title":{"rendered":"The First Slam Dunk movie release date speculation, cast, and latest news"},"content":{"rendered":"

The popular anime is officially getting its own movie. <\/p>

By Roxy Simons\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Friday, 28 April 2023 at 12:00 am<\/p>

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There are few sports manga as influential as Slam Dunk, and the iconic franchise will be making a welcome return to the industry with a new anime film.<\/p>\n

Takehiko Inoue\u2019s basketball series had a huge impact when it was first published in the \u201890s, so much so that it created a huge surge in interest in the sport in Japan. Its tale of friendship and sportsmanship has resonated with readers for decades, and even its tense matches have been an influence on the sports manga that came after it.<\/p>\n

Slam Dunk was given its own anime adaptation from 1993 to 1996, which came to 101 episodes in total, and it spawned several anime films which were released in conjunction with the TV show between 1994 and 1995.<\/p>\n

The legacy of Inoue\u2019s basketball franchise is such that it is returning three decades later with a film titled The First Slam Dunk. Read more to see when and where you can watch it.<\/p>\n

The First Slam Dunk release date speculation: when will the film be released in the UK?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The First Slam Dunk was released in cinemas in Japan in December 2022, and Anime Limited announced in April that it would be releasing the film in the UK and Ireland.<\/p>\n

It has been confirmed that the film will be released in summer 2023<\/strong>, however an official release date has not yet been revealed.<\/p>\n

Fans who are interested in knowing more can check back here for the latest updates. As of right now, there is no way to stream the original Slam Dunk series in the UK.<\/p>\n

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What will The First Slam Dunk be about?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The original Slam Dunk follows teen Hanamichi Sakuragi, a delinquent who has a long history of being dumped by his girlfriends and who is determined to change that.<\/p>\n

In order to become popular, he decides to start playing basketball when he joins Shohoku High School, because a girl he fancies is a fan of the sport.<\/p>\n

Original creator Takehiko Inoue both wrote and directed The First Slam Dunk, and the film moves its focus from Hanamichi to his teammate Ryota Miyagi, the point guard for the Shohoku team, and his story and personal challenges.<\/p>\n

Hanamachi is also featured in the film, as are teammates Takenori Akagi, Hisashi Mitsui and Kaede Rukawa, who fans will recognize from the original series.<\/p>\n

In the film, the Shohoku basketball players are set to challenge their rivals and inter-high basketball champions at the Sannoh school.<\/p>