Synopsis of the Anime 'The First Slam Dunk' and Streaming Link Sub Indo

Kapanlagi.com - For anime lovers, especially in the sports genre, the title Slam Dunk is definitely not unfamiliar. This legendary anime that gets us all excited about playing basketball is back with its latest film, The First Slam Dunk. This film is not just nostalgia, but also presents a deeper story and stunning visuals.

The film The First Slam Dunk will take us into the story of Ryota Miyagi, the agile point guard from the Shohoku high school basketball team. Ryota has a touching backstory, thanks to his brother, Sota, who is a well-known local player in Okinawa.

Ryota's story becomes the main focus of the film, complete with flashbacks and a new epilogue centered around him. In addition to Ryota, we will also reunite with other iconic members of the Shohoku team: Hanamichi Sakuragi, Takenori Akagi, Hisashi Mitsui, and Kaede Rukawa.

1. Synopsis of Slam Dunk: The First Movie

The film Slam Dunk: The First Movie specifically tells the story of the national championship match between Shohoku and the defending champion, Sannoh Kogyo High School. However, unlike its anime version, here we will be given a perspective from a different point of view, namely from the POV of Ryota Miyagi, the point guard.

But don’t worry, because our beloved characters, such as Hanamichi Sakuragi, Kaede Rukawa, Takenori Akagi, and Mitsui will also get an equal share of screen time. The five of them representing Shohoku will fight tooth and nail against the super strong and heavily favored Sannoh High School in this championship.

2. Interesting Facts

Poster SLAM DUNK: THE FIRST MOVIE (Photo credit: Toei Company)

- Multi-Talented Creator Behind the Scenes: Takehiko Inoue, the mangaka of Slam Dunk, not only wrote the story but also directed and wrote the script for The First Slam Dunk.

- Fresh New Voice Actors: The main characters have new voice actors that are different from the TV anime series, such as Ryota Miyagi voiced by Shugo Nakamura.

- Motivating Soundtrack: This film is accompanied by really cool music! The opening song is titled LOVE ROCKETS performed by The Birthday.

- Innovative Visualization: The First Slam Dunk combines CGI technology with traditional 2D animation, making every scene feel more realistic.

- Awards and Box Office Records: This film won the Japan Academy Prize for Animation of the Year and grossed $279 million worldwide.

3. Link to Watch with Indo Sub

The film The First Slam Dunk was released in Indonesian cinemas on February 22, 2023. For home viewing, this film will be released in home video format in Japan on February 28, 2024, and in North America by GKIDS on June 25, 2024.

For those of you who missed watching it in theaters, don't worry because SLAM DUNK: THE FIRST MOVIE can still be watched legally on the streaming platform Netflix with Indo subtitles. Or you can just click HERE.

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