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The First Slam Dunk
''The First Slam Dunk'' is a 2022 Japanese animated sports film written and directed by Takehiko Inoue, produced by Toei Animation and Dandelion Animation Studio. It is based on Inoue's ''Slam Dunk'' manga series. It was released theatrically in Japan on December 3, 2022. In 2023, ''The First Slam Dunk'' won the Japan Academy Prize for Animation of the Year. Synopsis The film follows Ryota Miyagi, the point guard of Shohoku high-school's basketball team. He had a brother, Sota, who was three years older than him, and who inspired his love for basketball. Ryota and his teammates Hanamichi Sakuragi, Takenori Akagi, Hisashi Mitsui, and Kaede Rukawa challenge the inter-high basketball champions, the Sannoh school. Cast Production Development and pre-production Back in 2003, Toshiyuki Matsui, a producer from Toei Animation, approached Inoue's office to ask if he was willing to make a ''Slam Dunk'' movie that would continue the story after where the TV Anime left off. It was due ...
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Takehiko Inoue
is a Japanese manga artist. He is best known for the basketball series ''Slam Dunk (manga), Slam Dunk'' (1990–1996), and the ''jidaigeki'' manga ''Vagabond (manga), Vagabond'', which are two of List of best-selling manga, the best-selling manga series in history. Many of his works are about basketball, Inoue himself being a huge fan of the sport. His works sold in North America through Viz Media are ''Slam Dunk'', ''Vagabond'' and ''Real (manga), Real'', although ''Slam Dunk'' was earlier translated by Gutsoon! Entertainment. In 2012, Inoue became the first recipient of the Cultural Prize at the Asia Cosmopolitan Awards. Early life and education Inoue was born in Isa, Kagoshima, and was fond of drawing since he was a child. During elementary and junior high school, Inoue joined the kendo and basketball clubs, becoming captain of the latter. In his third year at Kagoshima Prefectural Oguchi High School, Inoue took a summer course at an art preparatory school with the plan of e ...
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Kaede Rukawa
The manga and anime series ''Slam Dunk'' features a cast of fictional characters created by Takehiko Inoue. The series takes place in Japan, with the main characters being high school basketball players from Kanagawa Prefecture. It tells the story of Hanamichi Sakuragi, a teenager who falls in love with Haruko Akagi after being rejected by 50 other girls. However, as Haruko is in love with Kaede Rukawa, a popular and talented basketball player, Sakuragi decides to join the Shohoku High School basketball team to surpass Rukawa and make Haruko fall in love with him. As he starts learning how to play basketball, Sakuragi starts liking the sport and resolves to become the best player. On the team, Sakuragi meets Haruko's older brother, Takenori Akagi, who is also Shohoku's captain, and two other players with violent pasts that caused them to leave the sport, Ryota Miyagi and Hisashi Mitsui. Together these five players help make Shohoku one of the best high school teams in Japa ...
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Katsuhisa Hōki
is a Japanese actor and voice actor from Nagasaki Prefecture. He is affiliated with Aoni Production. His former stage name is . He is best known for his roles in '' Transformers: Armada'' (as Smokescreen), ''Higurashi no Naku Koro ni'' (as Teppei Hōjō), and ''One Piece'' (as Gekko Moriah and Jimbei). Filmography Television drama ;1983 *''Oshin'' Television animation ;1988 *''Soreike! Anpanman'' (Doctor Hiyari (substitute), Amefuri Oni, Priest Ishiuse) ;1994 *''Mahōjin Guru Guru'' (Middle-aged weapons-seller, Village Headman Kocchi) ;1995 *''Fushigi Yūgi'' (High Official #A, Elder) *'' Ōgon Yūsha Goldran'' (Sumiinkusu) *'' Romeo no Aoi Sora'' (King of Italy) *''Slayers'' (Bandit Boss, Rodimus) ;1996 *''Cinderella Monogatari'' (Pierre, Hans, Gandis) *''Midori no Makibaō'' (Tachihara) ;1997 *''Chūka Ichiban!'' (Raache) *'' Hakugei Densetsu'' (Cook) *''Detective Conan'' (Ryōta Adachi, henchman) *'' Super Fisher Grander Musashi'' (Ossan) *'' Yūsha Ō GaoGaiGar'' (High s ...
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Mitsuyoshi Anzai
The manga and anime series ''Slam Dunk'' features a cast of fictional characters created by Takehiko Inoue. The series takes place in Japan, with the main characters being high school basketball players from Kanagawa Prefecture. It tells the story of Hanamichi Sakuragi, a teenager who falls in love with Haruko Akagi after being rejected by 50 other girls. However, as Haruko is in love with Kaede Rukawa, a popular and talented basketball player, Sakuragi decides to join the Shohoku High School basketball team to surpass Rukawa and make Haruko fall in love with him. As he starts learning how to play basketball, Sakuragi starts liking the sport and resolves to become the best player. On the team, Sakuragi meets Haruko's older brother, Takenori Akagi, who is also Shohoku's captain, and two other players with violent pasts that caused them to leave the sport, Ryota Miyagi and Hisashi Mitsui. Together these five players help make Shohoku one of the best high school teams in Japan. ...
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Asami Seto
is a Japanese voice actress currently affiliated with StarCrew. Her debut role was as Yoshino Takatsuki in ''Wandering Son'', with major roles including Raphtalia in ''The Rising of the Shield Hero'', Mai Sakurajima in ''Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai'', Asuka Takizawa/Cure Flamingo in ''Tropical-Rouge! Pretty Cure'', Chihaya Ayase in ''Chihayafuru'', Shoko Sashinami in ''Valvrave the Liberator'', Asagi Aiba in '' Strike the Blood'', Mirage Farina Jenius in ''Macross Delta'', Nobara Kugisaki in ''Jujutsu Kaisen'' and Konatsu Miyamoto in ''Tari Tari''. Filmography Anime ;2011 *'' Anohana: The Flower We Saw That Day'' as young Atsumu Matsuyuki *''Chihayafuru'' as Chihaya Ayase *''Dog Days'' as Amelita Tremper *''Ro-Kyu-Bu!'' as Kagetsu Hakamada *''Wandering Son'' as Yoshino Takatsuki ;2012 *'' Lagrange: The Flower of Rin-ne'' as Lan *'' Magi: The Labyrinth of Magic'' as Ri Seishun *''Senki Zesshō Symphogear'' as Aoi Tomosato *''Tari Tari'' as Konatsu Miyamoto ;2013 *' ...
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Ayako (Slam Dunk)
The manga and anime series ''Slam Dunk'' features a cast of fictional characters created by Takehiko Inoue. The series takes place in Japan, with the main characters being high school basketball players from Kanagawa Prefecture. It tells the story of Hanamichi Sakuragi, a teenager who falls in love with Haruko Akagi after being rejected by 50 other girls. However, as Haruko is in love with Kaede Rukawa, a popular and talented basketball player, Sakuragi decides to join the Shohoku High School basketball team to surpass Rukawa and make Haruko fall in love with him. As he starts learning how to play basketball, Sakuragi starts liking the sport and resolves to become the best player. On the team, Sakuragi meets Haruko's older brother, Takenori Akagi, who is also Shohoku's captain, and two other players with violent pasts that caused them to leave the sport, Ryota Miyagi and Hisashi Mitsui. Together these five players help make Shohoku one of the best high school teams in Japan. ...
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Chuichirou Noma
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Nozomi Takamiya
The manga and anime series ''Slam Dunk'' features a cast of fictional characters created by Takehiko Inoue. The series takes place in Japan, with the main characters being high school basketball players from Kanagawa Prefecture. It tells the story of Hanamichi Sakuragi, a teenager who falls in love with Haruko Akagi after being rejected by 50 other girls. However, as Haruko is in love with Kaede Rukawa, a popular and talented basketball player, Sakuragi decides to join the Shohoku High School basketball team to surpass Rukawa and make Haruko fall in love with him. As he starts learning how to play basketball, Sakuragi starts liking the sport and resolves to become the best player. On the team, Sakuragi meets Haruko's older brother, Takenori Akagi, who is also Shohoku's captain, and two other players with violent pasts that caused them to leave the sport, Ryota Miyagi and Hisashi Mitsui. Together these five players help make Shohoku one of the best high school teams in Japan. ...
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Chikahiro Kobayashi
is a Japanese actor and voice actor. In 2007, he joined Yen Theater Research Institute before he promoted to Drama Group Yen Membership. He is best known for voicing Saichi Sugimoto in ''Golden Kamuy'' and Legoshi in ''Beastars''. Filmography Television animation ;2013 * ''Gundam Build Fighters'', Server * '' Gifuu Doudou!!: Kanetsugu to Keiji'', Allied soldiers * ''Mushibugyō'', Yumehisa Sakaki * ''Gingitsune'', Member ;2014 * ''HappinessCharge PreCure!'', Chairman Kariyazaki * ''Chaika - The Coffin Princess'', Soldier * ''Mushishi'', Father Kaoru * '' Yo-kai Watch'', The Couple ;2015 * ''Gundam Reconguista in G'', Staff, Pilot * ''Gin Tama'', Newscaster ;2016 * ''Poco's Udon World'', Kiuchi * ''The Kindaichi Case Files'', Hiiragi Shinichirou ;2017 * ''Granblue Fantasy The Animation'', Skyfarer B * ''Duel Masters'', Jolly the Johnny, Loud "NYZ" Noisy ;2018 * ''Violet Evergarden'', Toby Selwyn * ''Golden Kamuy'', Saichi Sugimoto * '' Amanchu!'', Macho * '' Full Meta ...
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Yohei Mito
The manga and anime series ''Slam Dunk'' features a cast of fictional characters created by Takehiko Inoue. The series takes place in Japan, with the main characters being high school basketball players from Kanagawa Prefecture. It tells the story of Hanamichi Sakuragi, a teenager who falls in love with Haruko Akagi after being rejected by 50 other girls. However, as Haruko is in love with Kaede Rukawa, a popular and talented basketball player, Sakuragi decides to join the Shohoku High School basketball team to surpass Rukawa and make Haruko fall in love with him. As he starts learning how to play basketball, Sakuragi starts liking the sport and resolves to become the best player. On the team, Sakuragi meets Haruko's older brother, Takenori Akagi, who is also Shohoku's captain, and two other players with violent pasts that caused them to leave the sport, Ryota Miyagi and Hisashi Mitsui. Together these five players help make Shohoku one of the best high school teams in Japan. ...
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Oricon
, established in 1999, is the holding company at the head of a Japanese corporate group that supplies statistics and information on music and the music industry in Japan and Western music. It started as, which was founded by Sōkō Koike in November 1967 and became known for its music charts. Oricon Inc. was originally set up as a subsidiary of Original Confidence and took over the latter's Oricon record charts in April 2002. The charts are compiled from data drawn from some 39,700 retail outlets (as of April 2011) and provide sales rankings of music CDs, DVDs, electronic games, and other entertainment products based on weekly tabulations. Results are announced every Tuesday and published in ''Oricon Style'' by subsidiary Oricon Entertainment Inc. The group also lists panel survey-based popularity ratings for television commercials on its official website. Oricon started publishing Combined Chart, which includes CD sales, digital sales, and streaming together, on December 19, 2 ...
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Kiminobu Kogure
The manga and anime series ''Slam Dunk (manga), Slam Dunk'' features a cast of fictional characters created by Takehiko Inoue. The series takes place in Japan, with the main characters being high school basketball players from Kanagawa Prefecture. It tells the story of #Hanamichi Sakuragi, Hanamichi Sakuragi, a teenager who falls in love with #Haruko Akagi, Haruko Akagi after being rejected by 50 other girls. However, as Haruko is in love with #Kaede Rukawa, Kaede Rukawa, a popular and talented basketball player, Sakuragi decides to join the Shohoku High School basketball team to surpass Rukawa and make Haruko fall in love with him. As he starts learning how to play basketball, Sakuragi starts liking the sport and resolves to become the best player. On the team, Sakuragi meets Haruko's older brother, #Takenori Akagi, Takenori Akagi, who is also Shohoku's captain, and two other players with violent pasts that caused them to leave the sport, #Ryota Miyagi, Ryota Miyagi and #Hisashi ...
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