One of the best representations of fan devotion to an anime series over time is the First Slam Dunk film. After 27 years after the release of the previous film, Howling Basketman Spirit!! is the newest installment. Japan, China, the Philippines, Hong Kong, South Korea,
The legendary anime classic Slam Dunk has a certain appeal that goes beyond the hard-fought fights and heart-pounding action in the arena. Slam Dunk is connected with passion and youth for many followers. After 27 years, seeing the manga series written and drawn by Takehiko
The Nippon Academy-Sho Association presents the Japan Academy Film Prize, which is now in its 46th year, to recognize excellence in filmmaking. Since 1978, the Japan Academy Film Prize Association has been presenting a series of prizes for outstanding Japanese films. The First Slam Dunk
As of January 15, The First Slam Dunk, the anime film adaptation of Takehiko Inoue’s Slam Dunk basketball manga, has sold over 5.6 million tickets and earned 8.27 billion yen. January 15 was its 44th day at the Japanese box office. The film has ranked
The last year has witnessed some of the most dominating anime films at the Japanese box office. One Piece Film: Red, Suzume, The First Slam Dunk, and many more have taken the top spot and reigned for a long time instead of dropping off in
The First Slam Dunk is on a high roll since it premiered in December. Being the first animated installment after 1996, that’s some serious love for the franchise by the masses after such a long time. Based on Takehiko Inoue’s manga series, The First Slam
In the 32 days since its debut in Japan, the anime film The First Slam Dunk, based on Takehiko Inoue’s Slam Dunk basketball manga, has grossed 6.7 billion yen and sold more than 4.61 million tickets. This is the fifth straight weekend that the film
The much-awaited Slam Dunk movie came out at the start of this month and conquered the Japanese box office within two days of its release. It put Makoto Shinkai’s Suzume film down to #2 and grabbed the #1 spot for itself on the opening weekend.
Fans were excited to see The First Slam Dunk because it was a continuation of Takehiko Inoue’s original Slam Dunk series. Nevertheless, the film has accomplished something quite unusual for a series that hasn’t seen a new installment in over twenty-five years: it has become
Slam Dunk may have ended years ago, but its legacy and fan following live on to this day. The franchise has a staunch fan base who refuse to put the series down from the pedestal, and rightfully so. The story is packed with some amazing
On November 4, the Japanese animation studio Toei Animation released a new promotional video for the new anime film The First Slam Dunk via a livestream. The film is based on Takehiko Inoue’s popular basketball manga, Slam Dunk. The livestream revealed the film’s main cast
Slam Dunk is not just a sports anime, it is an emotion for all otakus. Takehiko Inoue’s portrayal of basketball and its sentiments can capture any wandering mind. After the anime’s abrupt end in 1996, fans had almost left hope for its revival. Yet, the