The First Slam Dunk (2022)
Kernel Score: 87% · 515 ratings · Rated PG-13
Genres: Animation, Comedy, Drama
Released: 2022-12-03
Runtime: 125 minutes
Where to watch The First Slam Dunk
- Stream: Netflix
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Fandango At Home
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Fandango At Home
US availability, updated 2026-10-22.
Overview
Shohoku's “speedster” and point guard, Ryota Miyagi, always plays with brains and lightning speed, running circles around his opponents while feigning composure. In his second year of high school, Ryota plays with the Shohoku High School basketball team along with Sakuragi, Rukawa, Akagi, and Mitsui as they take the stage at the Inter-High School National Championship. And now, they are on the brink of challenging the reigning champions, Sannoh Kogyo High School.
The First Slam Dunk parents' guide: ages 8+
Parents need to know that this anime sports drama follows a high school basketball team overcoming personal loss and rivalry to compete nationally.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG-13 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Takehiko Inoue
Cast
- Shugo Nakamura as Ryota Miyagi (voice)
- Jun Kasama as Hisashi Mitsui (voice)
- Kenta Miyake as Takenori Akagi (voice)
- Shinichiro Kamio as Kaede Rukawa (voice)
- Subaru Kimura as Hanamichi Sakuragi (voice)
- Katsuhisa Houki as Mitsuyoshi Anzai (voice)
- Asami Seto as Ayako (voice)
- Ryota Iwasaki as Kiminobu Kogure (voice)
- Chado Horii as Kentaro Ishii (voice)
- Maaya Sakamoto as Haruko Akagi (voice)
The First Slam Dunk FAQ
Is The First Slam Dunk good?
The First Slam Dunk has an 87% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 515 audience ratings.
Where can I watch The First Slam Dunk?
In the US you can stream The First Slam Dunk on Netflix and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV and Fandango At Home.
Is The First Slam Dunk OK for kids?
The First Slam Dunk is rated PG-13. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 8+. Parents need to know that this anime sports drama follows a high school basketball team overcoming personal loss and rivalry to compete nationally.
What movies are like The First Slam Dunk?
If you liked The First Slam Dunk, try HAIKYU!! The Dumpster Battle, The Anthem of the Heart, Look Back and Rascal Does Not Dream of a Dreaming Girl.