---
title: "The First Slam Dunk"
year: 2022
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-first-slam-dunk-2022"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 783675
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 125
community_rating: 7.8
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "PG-13"
---

# The First Slam Dunk (2022) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-first-slam-dunk-2022

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The First Slam Dunk is a film first released in 2022. Catalogued under Animation, Comedy, Drama. Produced and broadcast by Toei Animation, Toei Company, DandeLion Animation Studio. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Shohoku's lightning-fast point guard leads his team toward a high-stakes national showdown."

### Why Watch
- Fast-paced basketball action centered on Ryota Miyagi’s speed
- Blend of comedy and drama in animated format
- Features the iconic Shohoku team aiming for the national title

### Caveats & Content Note
- At 2h5m, the runtime may feel lengthy for some viewers
- PG-13 rating includes some mature themes, limiting younger audiences
- Tone & Suitability: The film’s PG-13 rating and competitive sports themes make it suitable for teens and older audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: energetic, humorous, dramatic

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Takehiko Inoue
- **Networks / Studios**: Toei Animation, Toei Company, DandeLion Animation Studio

## Key Cast Continuity

- **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)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was The First Slam Dunk released in Japan?
It premiered theatrically in Japan on December 3, 2022.

### Q: What is the film’s runtime?
The movie runs for approximately 2 hours and 5 minutes.

### Q: What rating does the film have?
It is rated PG-13.

### Q: Who is the central character of the story?
The story focuses on Ryota Miyagi, Shohoku’s speedy point guard.

### Q: What genres does the film combine?
It blends animation, comedy, and drama within a sports (basketball) setting.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The First Slam Dunk — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/783675)
- [The First Slam Dunk - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_First_Slam_Dunk)
- [The First Slam Dunk (2022) | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/film/1253690-the-first-slam-dunk/prehled/)
- [Slam Dunk (1993): Obsazení, herci, tvůrci a postavy | Kinobox…](https://www.kinobox.cz/film/536191-slam-dunk/tvurci)
- [Slam Dunk: The Movie (1994) | DIV.cz](https://div.cz/film/slam-dunk-the-movie)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*