The smash hit film “THE FIRST SLAM DUNK,” which became a social phenomenon, is now available for rental and purchase on U-NEXT!
U-NEXT Co., Ltd. Press release: August 29, 2025 To Members of the Press The smash hit film “THE FIRST SLAM DUNK,” which became a social phenomenon, is now available for rental and purchase on U-NEXT!
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(Headquarters: Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Tenshin Tsutsumi), a member of the USEN & U-NEXT GROUP, will begin streaming the film “THE FIRST SLAM DUNK” on Friday, August 29, 2025. SLAM DUNK, a boys’ manga by Takehiko Inoue, was serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump (Shueisha) from issue 42 in 1990 to issue 27 in 1996. Depicting the personal growth of high school basketball players, the series has sold over 185 million copies worldwide and is published in 30 countries and regions. And now, 26 years after the end of its serialization, “SLAM DUNK,” beloved by a wide range of generations, was adapted into a film in December 2022 as “THE FIRST SLAM DUNK,” directed and written by original author Takehiko Inoue himself. The film reimagines the appeal of the original work in a new way, and its deep storyline and high-quality visual expression have earned it acclaim from both longtime fans and new demographics alike. The film was a massive hit, grossing over 16.48 billion yen at the box office, sparking a movement that could be described as a social phenomenon. U-NEXT will begin offering this title for rental and purchase starting Friday, August 29th. Enjoy the spectacular match scenes in immersive,
ultra-high-definition video and audio with 4K/Dolby Vision®/Dolby Atmos® support. *Devices that do not support Dolby Vision will display in standard video quality. *Devices that do not support Dolby Atmos/Dolby Audio will display in standard audio. In addition, the film will begin screening in theaters starting Monday, October 13th. This is an opportunity to use your U-NEXT points to enjoy the film at a discount, so be sure to check it out. The First Slam Dunk Movie [Release Date] Friday, August 29, 2025, 12:00 PM [Price] Rental: ¥550 (tax included) / Viewing period: 2 days Purchase: ¥3,300 (tax included) / No viewing period [Viewing page]
https://video.unext.jp/title/SID0223321 [Story] Shohoku’s point guard, Ryota Miyagi, always carries himself with ease, toying with opponents with his intelligent play and lightning-fast speed. Born and raised in Okinawa, Ryota has an older brother who is three years older than him. From a young age, Ryota became obsessed with basketball, following in the footsteps of his older brother, a famous local player. Ryouta, now a second-year high school student, is participating in the Inter-High School Championships with the Shohoku High School basketball team, along with Sakuragi, Rukawa, Akagi, and Mitsui. They are about to challenge the reigning champions, Sanno Industrial. You can use your U-NEXT points to enjoy the theatrical screening starting Monday, October 13th. ■How to redeem movie theater coupons
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