'Slam Dunk' anime film to premiere in Japan on December 3

The upcoming "Slam Dunk" anime film has announced its title and opening date!

On Saturday, the official Twitter account of the movie shared a poster bearing the words "The First Slam Dunk." It also included the date December 3, 2022.

According to a report on Anime News Network, several cinema chains in Japan have already put up theatrical posters showing Sakuragi, Rukawa, Miyagi, Mitsui, and Akagi.

"Slam Dunk" is a popular 90s anime based on the manga of the same name by Takehiko Inoue. The anime series was followed by four film sequels in 1994 and 1995.

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The story follows the Shohoku High School Basketball Team as they dream of competing at the Inter-High Tournament.

The upcoming film will be directed by manga author Inoue, who is also writing the script. It will be produced by Toei Animation. A new teaser video will be released on Thursday.

—MGP, GMA News