Get Ready for a Slam Dunk! “THE FIRST SLAM DUNK 2025 in cinema” Returns for a Limited Engagement!
The cinematic sensation, `THE FIRST SLAM DUNK`, is set to make a triumphant return to theaters as `THE FIRST SLAM DUNK 2025 in cinema`. Fans can relive the basketball action for a special two-week limited run from October 13 to October 26, 2025, in cinemas across Japan. Exciting new details regarding the `Movieticket` sales, which begin on August 29, have just been revealed, alongside the thrilling announcement of large format `Dolby Cinema` screenings at 10 select theaters nationwide!
The Enduring Legacy of SLAM DUNK
Before diving into the movie’s glorious return, let’s take a moment to appreciate the origin of this beloved series. `SLAM DUNK` is a legendary shounen manga by Inoue Takehiko, which captivated readers in “Shuukan Shounen Jump” from issue 42 of 1990 to issue 27 of 1996. This iconic work brilliantly portrays the human growth and development of high school basketball players. Its immense popularity led to over 185 million copies sold worldwide and publication in 30 countries and regions, inspiring countless young boys and girls to pick up a basketball. The franchise also expanded into a highly successful TV anime, which aired from October 1993 to March 1996, and various video games.
“THE FIRST SLAM DUNK”: A Cinematic Masterpiece
`THE FIRST SLAM DUNK` stands as a cinematic adaptation of the manga, personally written and directed by the original creator, Inoue Takehiko. The film delves into the compelling backstory of Shouhoku’s point guard and “breakthrough captain,” Miyagi Ryouta. Born and raised in Okinawa, Ryouta idolized his older brother, a locally renowned player three years his senior. Following in his brother’s footsteps, Ryouta wholeheartedly immersed himself in basketball. As a second-year high school student, Ryouta joins the Shouhoku High School basketball club, teaming up with fan-favorite characters like Sakuragi, Rukawa, Akagi, and Mitsui, to compete in the `Intaahai`. The story kicks off as they prepare to challenge the reigning champions, `Sannou Kougyou`.
This highly anticipated film, which premiered on December 3, 2022, enjoyed an incredibly long and successful theatrical run, concluding on August 31, 2023. It proudly claimed the title of the highest-grossing film in Japan for 2023, boasting an impressive attendance of 10,959,356 moviegoers and a staggering box office revenue of 15.87 billion yen. Even more remarkably, a revival screening held from August 13 to September 1, 2024, further boosted its cumulative box office revenue to an incredible 16.48 billion yen. The excitement for its return is truly palpable!
Movietickets and Enhanced Viewing Experiences
Fans eager to secure their spot for `THE FIRST SLAM DUNK 2025 in cinema` can look forward to `Movieticket` sales beginning on August 29. In addition to general and child tickets, a special “Double Team Ticket” will be available for junior high and high school student pairs. To elevate the cinematic experience even further, the movie will be screened in `Dolby Cinema` at 10 theaters across Japan, offering an immersive audiovisual journey. For a comprehensive list of participating theaters, please refer to the official information page.
Movieticket Card Details
- Prices (tax included): General: 1,600 yen / Child: 900 yen / Double Team Ticket (Junior High & High School Pair): 1,600 yen
- Release Date: August 29 (Friday)
- *The Junior High & High School Pair ticket allows two people to watch. It can also be used by one person twice.
- *Child tickets and Junior High & High School Pair tickets are valid for ages 3 to high school students. However, some theaters may only accept up to junior high school students. Please confirm with your local theater.
- *Sales will continue until the day before the film’s release.
- *These tickets may not be valid for special screenings. Please be aware.
- *The valid age range for `Movieticket` cards may vary by theater.
In-Theater Sales
- Sales Start: August 29 (Friday) at theater opening times
- *Excludes some theaters.
Online Sales
- Sales Start: August 29 (Friday) from 10:00 AM
- `Major` Online Sales Site
- `MOVIE WALKER STORE`
- `Animate` (Some physical stores will also sell)
Online Advance Movietickets (Not Card Tickets)
- Prices (tax included): General: 1,600 yen / Child: 900 yen / Double Team Ticket (Junior High & High School Pair): 1,600 yen
- Sales Start: August 29 (Friday) from 10:00 AM
- *Please note that `Movieticket` cards sold for the December 3, 2022 release and the August 13, 2024 revival screening have expired and cannot be used for this re-release.
“THE FIRST SLAM DUNK 2025 in cinema” Production Information
This highly anticipated event will run for two weeks only, from October 13 (Monday) to October 26 (Sunday), 2025.
Staff
| Role | Name |
|---|---|
| Original Work, Screenplay, Director | Inoue Takehiko |
| Direction | Miyahara Naoki, Oohashi Satoshio, Motoda Yasuhiro, Suganuma Fumihiko, Kamatani Yuu, Kitada Katsuhiko |
| CG Director | Nakazawa Daiki |
| Character Design, Animation Director | Ebara Yasuyuki, Inoue Takehiko |
| Sub Character Design | Ban Yukiko |
| Character Modeling Supervisor | Yoshikuni Kei |
| BG & Prop Modeling Supervisor | Satou Yuuki |
| Technical & Rigging Supervisor | Nishitani Hiroto |
| Senior Animation Supervisor | Matsui Kazuki |
| Technical Animation Supervisor | Makino Kai |
| Simulation Supervisor | Ogawa Daisuke |
| Effects Supervisor | Matsuura Tarou |
| Senior Lighting Composite Supervisor | Kimata Toshiaki |
| Lighting Composite Supervisor | Arai Keisuke, Kamata Masaaki |
| Art Director | Ogura Kazuo |
| Art Setting | Sue Nobuhito, Tsunagashira Eiko |
| Color Design | Kose Shiori, Nakano Naomi |
| Cinematography Director | Nakamura Shunsuke |
| Editing | Takita Ryuichi |
| Sound Direction | Kasamatsu Hiroji |
| Recording | Nagura Yasushi |
| Casting Producer | Sugiyama Yoshimi |
| Music Producer | Koike Ryouta |
| 2D Producer | Mouri Kentarou |
| CG Producer | Ogura Yuuta |
| Production Chief | Kitazaki Hiromi (*Note: The ‘saki’ in Kitazaki is written with ‘たつさき’), Himi Takeshi |
| Animation Producer | Nishikawa Kazuhiro |
| Producer | Matsui Toshiyuki |
Voice Cast
| Character Voice | Name |
|---|---|
| Voice | Nakamura Shuugo, Kasama Jun, Kamio Shinichirou, Kimura Subaru, Miyake Kenta |
Music
- Opening Theme Song: The Birthday (UNIVERSAL SIGMA)
- Ending Theme Song: 10-FEET (EMI Records)
- Music: Takebe Satoshi, TAKUMA (10-FEET)
Production
- Production: 2022 THE FIRST SLAM DUNK Film Partners
- Animation Production: Toei Animation / Dandelion Animation Studio
- (C)I.T.PLANNING,INC. (C)2022 THE FIRST SLAM DUNK Film Partners
The anticipation is building for these two special weeks, when the unforgettable summer of `THE FIRST SLAM DUNK` makes its grand return to the big screen!
Written by Nakase Koutarou
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