# Where to Watch The First Slam Dunk

**The First Slam Dunk streams on Netflix. It's the legendary basketball manga reborn as one of the greatest sports films ever animated — a single game told with the tension of a thriller and the heart of a family drama.**

## Where to Watch

- [Netflix](https://www.netflix.com/title/81765372)

Netflix carries it — the definitive way to finally see what the Slam Dunk phenomenon is about without tracking down a decades-old series.

## Synopsis

Ryota Miyagi, Shohoku's undersized point guard, has been chasing basketball his whole life — first in the footsteps of his gifted older brother, then through the grief his family never quite talks about. The film threads his story through one legendary match against the reigning champions, cutting between the court and the past with surgical precision. Every possession carries weight; every flashback lands harder because of the game clock ticking underneath it. You don't need to know the source material — you just need to like great filmmaking.

## Fast Facts

- **Format:** MOVIE
- **Episodes:** 1
- **Premiered:** 2022
- **Studio:** toei animation co., ltd., dandelion animation studio inc.
- **Score:** 8.7

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## FAQ

### Where can I watch The First Slam Dunk?

It streams on Netflix.

### Do I need to know Slam Dunk to watch the film?

No — it's built to stand alone. Longtime fans get extra resonance, but newcomers get a complete, devastating sports drama.

### Is The First Slam Dunk worth it if I don't like sports?

Yes — the basketball is the stage, but the film is really about grief, family, and proving yourself. It works on anyone.