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The First Slam Dunk (2022)

Name: The First Slam Dunk
Director: Takehiko Inoue
Genre: Animation, Comedy, Drama
Released: 2022-12-03
Duration: 2 h 5 min
Rating: 7.8
Cast: Shugo Nakamura, Jun Kasama, Kenta Miyake, Shinichiro Kamio, Subaru Kimura

17 years and... 40 minutes.

TMDB 7.82h 5mAnimation Comedy Drama

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Plot Summary

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.

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Must Watch

Heart racing as the Shohoku speedster kicks off the match, you feel the buzz of anticipation. The film captures Ryota Miyagi's effortless blend of intellect and speed, turning every guard play into a chess match. Katsuo Yamada's direction keeps the camera glued to the rhythm of ball movement, delivering kinetic visuals that pulse like the game itself. You will find yourself cheering alongside the team, yet some chapters drag slightly as the rivalry heats up, slightly dampening the relentless pace. Ideal for fans of sports dramas who thrive on high-energy storytelling.