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The First Slam Dunk · THE FIRST SLAM DUNK

THE FIRST SLAM DUNK

Shohoku point guard Ryota Miyagi carries family grief and the memory of his older brother onto the national-championship court as his team challenges reigning powerhouse Sannoh Kogyo.

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Characters

Main characters in THE FIRST SLAM DUNK

This guide identifies 4 central characters and keeps later outcomes outside the spoiler-free overview.

Ryota MiyagiA central member of THE FIRST SLAM DUNK's cast. Follow the main anime route for their role and relationships without jumping ahead to later outcomes.
Hanamichi SakuragiA central member of THE FIRST SLAM DUNK's cast. Follow the main anime route for their role and relationships without jumping ahead to later outcomes.
Kaede RukawaA central member of THE FIRST SLAM DUNK's cast. Follow the main anime route for their role and relationships without jumping ahead to later outcomes.
Takenori AkagiA central member of THE FIRST SLAM DUNK's cast. Follow the main anime route for their role and relationships without jumping ahead to later outcomes.

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Watch order

How to start watching THE FIRST SLAM DUNK

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1 film · Approximately 124 minutes. The listed release is the primary entry covered by this page.
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Do not insert television adaptations, remakes, recap editions or promotional shorts unless the official franchise record establishes a direct viewing sequence.

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Seasons & episodes

Season status and episode guide

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Format	Episode scope	Release window	Current status
Movie	1 film	December 3, 2022–December 3, 2022	Complete theatrical feature film

Typical runtime: Approximately 124 minutes. The listed season is 2022 theatrical release; recap material and promotional shorts are excluded unless the record explicitly includes them.

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THE FIRST SLAM DUNK: story, themes, characters and adaptation

Ryota changes the centre of the story

The official synopsis identifies Ryota Miyagi as Shohoku's point guard and follows the influence of the older brother he admired in Okinawa. Placing Ryota's family history beside the national-championship game gives familiar team dynamics a different emotional centre without turning the film into a simple summary of the earlier television anime.

Feature-length basketball drama
Shohoku versus reigning champion Sannoh Kogyo
Ryota Miyagi as the central viewpoint
Manga creator Takehiko Inoue directs and writes

One game carries several timelines

Most of the present-tense tension comes from a single high-level match, where possession, fatigue and small tactical adjustments accumulate rather than resetting between episodes. Memories interrupt that momentum to explain what competing, failing and returning to the court mean for individual players.

Prior knowledge and content guidance

A new viewer can follow Ryota's family arc and the immediate stakes of the match, but the film introduces Shohoku as an established team and adapts late tournament material. The manga or television series therefore adds context for the other starters. Expect family bereavement, a fatal accident, prolonged grief, physical fights and realistic sports injuries.

Family death and bereavement
Parental and sibling grief
Physical fights and sports injuries
Knowledge of basketball rules is helpful but not required

Frequently asked questions about THE FIRST SLAM DUNK

Do I need to watch the Slam Dunk television anime first?

Not strictly. The film explains Ryota's emotional story and the immediate game, but prior familiarity gives more context to Sakuragi, Rukawa, Akagi, Mitsui and Shohoku's tournament journey.

Is THE FIRST SLAM DUNK a remake of the whole series?

No. It is a feature film centred on Ryota and a major late-stage match, not a beginning-to-end retelling of the television anime or manga.

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Updated August 10, 2026.

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