One of the best-selling anime films of all time is coming to Netflix

Major US streaming service Netflix has announced a release date for the acclaimed The first dunk — one of the highest-grossing anime films in the history of the genre.




Through its official X account (formerly Twitter), the box office success of Toei Animation and DandeLion Animation Studio The first dunk It has been revealed that it will be coming to Netflix on August 25, 2024. “It’s time to play,” the post reads.The first dunk is coming to Netflix in the US on AUGUST 25!” Readers can see the poster and more information about the film below.

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The first Slam Dunk is streaming in August for US fans


The first dunk made waves after its initial release in December 2022. It marked the franchise's first anime in decades, with author and artist Takehiko Inoue responsible for directing and penning the script. While its 3DCG proved polarizing to many fans, the film was critically acclaimed for its animation, described in CBR's review as “a technical marvel, perfectly suited to the intense basketball sequences and bursts of violence throughout its runtime.” Key staff members include Kiyotaka Oshiyama, the director and screenwriter of Looking backwhich debuted to universal acclaim in June 2024.

The First Slam Dunk is the most successful sports film in anime history


The first dunkThe film's massive global gross of $280 million makes it the sixth highest-grossing Japanese film of all time, as well as by far the highest-grossing sports anime film of all time (The Numbers). Toei Animation cited the film, along with One Piece Movie: Redas the main reason for its record-breaking year at the box office in 2022. While Inoue hasn't confirmed a sequel, he hasn't ruled one out, choosing not to be locked into a decision one way or the other.

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The first dunk joins several major anime films and TV series coming to Netflix in the coming weeks. Another film from Toei Animation Sailor Moon Cosmos debuts on August 22, revealed in a recent trailer, and is joined by Blue Giant, The Gundamthe best-selling film of all time and one of Makoto Shinkai's first feature films.


GKIDS Licenses The first dunkwhich brought the film to theaters in the United States in June 2023. It is officially described as: “The 'sprinter' and point guard of Shohoku, Ryota Miyagi, always plays with brains and lightning speed, running circles around his opponents while feigning composure. Born and raised in Okinawa, Ryota had a brother who was three years older. Following in the footsteps of his older brother, who was a famous local player from a young age, Ryota also became addicted to basketball. As a sophomore in high school, Ryota plays on the Shohoku High School basketball team along with Sakuragi, Rukawa, Akagi, and Mitsui as they take to the stage at the Inter-High School National Championship. And now they are on the verge of challenging the defending champions, Sannoh Kogyo High School.”

Source: Netflix via X (formerly Twitter)

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