The upcoming ‘Slam Dunk’ anime film gets its first teaser trailer

(Featured Image Source: Takehiko Inoue / Toei Animation / Shueisha)

The First Slam Dunk, the upcoming movie based on the popular anime/manga franchise, has gotten a teaser trailer from Toei Animation.

SLAM DUNK is a manga series written and illustrated by Takehiko Inoue. It tells the story of a high school delinquent who, after meeting the girl of his dreams and learning she likes basketball, joins his school’s team, discovering a skill and love of the sport. It would later get an anime adaption and several anime films.

The First Slam Dunk is written & directed by series creator Takehiko Inoue, with animation by Toei Animation. It is the first Slam Dunk movie in 27 years.

The First Slam Dunk will be released on December 3, 2022, in Japan. No word yet on a western release.

You can stream the anime series now over on Crunchyroll.

(Source: Toei Animation)

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