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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

The safest first-viewing route follows the main release before optional or alternate material.

  1. 01
    Start with the THE FIRST SLAM DUNK movie

    1 film · Approximately 124 minutes. The listed release is the primary entry covered by this page.

  2. 02
    Treat related versions as separate entries

    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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FormatEpisode scopeRelease windowCurrent status
Movie1 filmDecember 3, 2022–December 3, 2022Complete 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.

Ending explained

The current anime endings explained

THE FIRST SLAM DUNK's released anime currently has a stopping point: complete theatrical feature film, with the listed run ending December 3, 2022.

A released stopping point does not automatically mean the complete source story has been adapted. The source relationship must be checked separately before calling an anime conclusion definitive.

Open ending-viewing guidance

Finish the covered anime first

Complete 1 film in the main viewing order before reading plot-specific ending commentary. The overview above remains spoiler-free.

Check the adaptation boundary

Slam Dunk manga by Takehiko Inoue. The anime's stopping point may conclude the screen story, pause between seasons or leave later source material unadapted.

Manga vs anime

How the adaptation relates to its source

Slam Dunk manga by Takehiko Inoue. Adaptation pacing, scene order and emphasis may differ from the source.

THE FIRST SLAM DUNK adapts slam dunk manga by takehiko inoue. Toei Animation and DandeLion Animation Studio translates that material into a movie production under director Takehiko Inoue.

A useful comparison should check which source chapters are covered, whether scenes are reordered or compressed, and how animation, voice performance and music change the emphasis without assuming every difference is an error.

Anime scope covered here: 1 film. Source and production credits are linked in the References section below.

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Last checked
August 9, 2026

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Complete anime guide

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.

Reference details

Genres and themes

SportsDramaGriefTeamworkPerseverance

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Updated August 10, 2026.

Editorial fallback · 2.0/100 · verified August 26, 2026.