The First Slam Dunk

The First Slam Dunk

17 years and... 40 minutes.

Directed by Takehiko Inoue

Produced by Toei Animation, Toei Company

2022125 min7.8 / 10

A rousing, high-energy sports anime about a high school basketball team's pursuit of a national championship, driven by team camaraderie and the thrill of competition.

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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  • Does The First Slam Dunk end with hope? Yes, very. More hopeful than 97% of films.

  • Is The First Slam Dunk scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.

  • Is The First Slam Dunk easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 82% of films.

  • Is The First Slam Dunk violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.

  • Is The First Slam Dunk sad? Not especially. Less sad than 67% of films.

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Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

There is almost nothing else like this.

Rarity75

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise70

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love95

How much audiences actually like it

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Like The First Slam Dunk

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as The First Slam Dunk

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Like The First Slam Dunk, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like The First Slam Dunk, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

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Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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