Anime fans have been eagerly waiting for The First Slam Dunk to be released on Blu-ray.
The film hits theaters in late 2023 and is now finally available on Blu-ray in 2024, thanks to GKIDS and Shout Studios.
The Blu-ray disc will feature exciting extras and exciting rewards for collectors. Additionally, there will be a Collector's Edition launching in late 2024. However, we don't know much about it yet.
The special Blu-ray disc of The First Slam Dunk will include a sticker with the Shohoku team's uniform. Fans can also enjoy bonus features explaining how the film was made.
There is an interview with director and screenwriter Takehiko Inoue, who created this manga. There's also an audio commentary with an English dub team.
This will help American fans better understand how the film was adapted for English-speaking audiences.
Fans of the animated series Slam Dunk were excited about the release of the film and they were amazed at how good it was.
The First Slam Dunk even won many awards and is the most popular Japanese movie of 2023.
Release date and where to watch
The First Slam Dunk Blu-ray arrives on July 25, 2024. You can watch the trailer below and can also stream Slam Dunk on Crunchyroll.
Script
The movie is about Ryota Miyagi, a very good basketball player. He is quick and intelligent on the field, inspired by his equally talented brother.
The story takes place when Ryota was in high school and became famous for his basketball skills. Slam Dunk is a popular manga and anime series, just like Dragon Ball Z and Yu Yu Hakusho.
The manga was made from 1990 to 1996 and has 31 best-selling books in Japan.