First Slam Dunk U.S. Netflix Release Date Confirmed
Get Ready to Slam Your Way to Netflix This Month!
The First Slam Dunk left theaters in a frenzy, and now it’s about to take over Netflix this month! This brand new anime film is a revival of Takehiko Inoue’s classic Slam Dunk manga franchise, which has been thrilling fans for years. And the best part? This feature film brings a fresh new story, unlike anything seen before, with a unique animation style that’s a game-changer for the classic franchise! So, what are you waiting for?
First hitting Japanese screens, then making its way around the world last summer, The First Slam Dunk is already available on Blu-ray and DVD. But for those who want to stream the new film, Netflix has got you covered! The announcement is in:
It’s game time. The First Slam Dunk is coming to Netflix in the US on AUGUST 25! pic.twitter.com/2KhkVVxc4t
— Netflix (@netflix) August 10, 2024
What Is The First Slam Dunk?
Written and directed by the original creator of the Slam Dunk manga, Takehiko Inoue, for Toei Animation and DandeLion Animation, GKIDS teases The First Slam Dunk as:
“Shohoku’s ‘speedster’ and point guard, 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.”
The synopsis continues with:
“Following in the footsteps of his older brother, who was a famous local player from a young age, Ryota also became addicted to basketball. 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.”
The English dub cast for the film includes:
- Paul Castro Jr. as Ryota Miyagi
- Jonah Scott as Hisashi Mitsui
- Aleks Le as Kaede Rukawa
- Ben Balmaceda as Hanamichi Sakuragi
- Aaron Goodson as Takenori Akagi
- Zeno Robinson as Kiminobu Kogure
- Kelsey Jaffer as Ayako
- Mike Pollock as Mitsuyoshi Anzai
- Adam McArthur as Sota Miyagi
- Alicyn Packard as Kaoru Miyagi
Source: Netflic Twitter Account