The First Slam Dunk(2023)

Name: The First Slam Dunk
Director: Takehiko Inoue
Genre: Animation, Comedy, Drama, Sport
Released: Jul 28, 2023
Cast: Ben Balmaceda

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PG-13
Rated PG-13 for language, violence and thematic elements
2h 4m

Release Date: Jul 28, 2023

Follows 17-year-old Ryota Miyagi, who struggles to accomplish his late elder brother's dream of becoming a basketball star.

Release Details

Original Release | Jul 28, 2023 | Moderate

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Box Office Results

Results

Opening Weekend US & Canada:
$662,211
Total US & Canada:
$1,291,869
Total International
$154,927,208
Total Worldwide:
$156,219,077

Current Showtimes

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Director & Top Cast

Takehiko Inoue
Director

Ben Balmaceda
Hanamichi Sakuragi

Technical Specifications

Sound Mix: Dolby Digital,Dolby Atmos,IMAX 6-Track

Aspect Ratio: 1.78 : 1

Other Details

Country of Origin: Japan

Language: Japanese

Summaries

Storyline

Haunted by the tragic loss of his elder brother, Miyagi Ryota, a teenager from Okinawa, Japan, struggles to grapple with questions about self-worth and life's purpose while immersing himself in basketball, the sport he and his brother shared a passion for. Widely viewed as underdogs, Ryota and his Shohoku High School teammates bravely take on a much more talented squad in their quest for recognition and glory. What lies ahead after their first slam dunk in the up-hill fight? — fuenping Shohoku's "speedster" and point guard, Ryota Miyagi, always plays with brains and lightning speed, running circles around his opponents while feigning composure. Born and raised in Okinawa, Ryota 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, Ryota also became addicted to basketball. 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.