The First Slam Dunk Movie UK Home Video Release Details

Date: 2025 February 17 20:32

Posted by Joe

The good folks from Anime Limited have just announced the UK home video release details for The First Slam Dunk. The first movie adaptation of the hugely successful basketball manga, is a stand alone movie and is great for fans of the franchise or new comers too. We really enjoyed it and it took us by surprise how good it was even though we're not fans of basketball, it was truly gripping.

The film gets its home video release on 4K UHD + Blu-ray, Blu-ray, and DVD from 24th March 2025. There's also a Zavvi-exclusive Limited Edition 4K UHD + Blu-ray Steelbook.

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Press release as follows:

ACCLAIMED BASKETBALL DRAMA "THE FIRST SLAM DUNK"
TO RELEASE ON 4K UHD & BLU-RAY!


© I.T. PLANNING, INC. © 2022 THE FIRST SLAM DUNK Film Partners

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EMPIRE

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Yahoo Movies

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Jeremy Processing

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Acclaimed sports anime releases on 4K UHD + Blu-ray Collector's Edition, Steelbook, Blu-ray, and DVD on 24th March

London, United Kingdom, 13 February 2025 - Get ready to experience a big game like no other from the comfort of your own home! Anime Limited and Toei Animation Europe are excited to announce that Takehiko Inoue's heartfelt and intense sports drama THE FIRST SLAM DUNK is releasing on Zavvi-exclusive Limited Edition 4K UHD + Blu-ray Steelbook, and Collector's Edition 4K UHD + Blu-ray, Blu-ray, and DVD from 24th March 2025!

Written and directed by the beloved manga's original creator Takehiko Inoue, The First SLAM DUNK follows the underdog Shohoku High School's basketball team through the eyes of point guard Ryota Miyagi as they face stunning rivals in the final of the National High School Tournament in a narrative that simultaneously explores the tumultuous past of its players.

"A masterful sports drama" according to Yahoo Movies, The First SLAM DUNK was celebrated by critics and films alike, earning a certified 100% Fresh critics rating and a 99% Popcornmeter audience score at Rotten Tomatoes. The film was celebrated for its cutting edge 3D-2D hybrid animation that EMPIRE called "captivatingly immersive", and "flows like water" in the words of Sight & Sound. The film won Animation of the Year at the 46th Japan Academy Film Prize, and was nominated for awards including the Technical Achievement Award at the 44th London Film Critics' Circle Awards, and Best Film at the 8th Crunchyroll Anime Awards.

Dedicated to their mission of bringing definitive collectors editions to fans, Anime Limited invites you to experience the pulse-racing excitement in all its glory with the
Collector's Edition 4K UHD + Blu-ray and Zavvi exclusive Limited Edition 4K UHD + Blu-ray Steelbook that feature Dolby Vision HDR and Dolby Atmos audio for both the original Japanese and English-dubbed languages. The film will also be available on Blu-ray and DVD.



The Collector's Edition 4K UHD + Blu-ray comes packed in a rigid slipcase, inside of which is an Amaray case to hold both the 4K UHD and standard Blu-ray discs. Also included is an individually numbered collector's art card, a sticker sheet, and an A3 poster, as well as a 36-page booklet revisiting the production and release of the film with comments from director and original creator Takahiko Inoue.

Synopsis:
Shohoku's "speedster" and point guard, Ryota Miyagi, always plays with brains and lightning speed, running circles around his opponents while feigning composure. Born and raised in Okinawa, Ryota had a brother who was three years older. Following in the footsteps of his older brother, who was a famous local player from a young age, Ryota also became addicted to basketball.

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.

Now, they are on the brink of challenging the reigning champions, Sannoh Kogyo High School.

THE FIRST SLAM DUNK will be released on
Collector's Edition 4K UHD + Blu-ray, 4K UHD + Blu-ray Steelbook, Blu-ray, and DVD
on 24th March 2025.

About Anime Ltd.:
Based out of Glasgow, Anime Ltd. is Europe's premiere distributor for Japanese animation, renowned for bespoke collector's editions of fan-favourite anime and soundtracks, connecting Western audiences with creators across languages and oceans, and helping to bring anime front and centre in cinemas. Anime Ltd. proudly produces releases from the biggest franchises in anime including Cowboy Bebop, Attack on Titan, NEON GENESIS EVANGELION, Mobile Suit Gundam, Tokyo Ghoul, Your Name, Weathering With You, Mirai, BELLE and JUJUTSU KAISEN.

About Toei Animation Europe:
With headquarters in Tokyo and sales offices in Los Angeles, Hong Kong, Shanghai and Paris, Toei Animation ranks amongst the world's most prolific animation production studios.

Toei Animation's operations include animation development and production, and worldwide marketing and program licensing. Founded in 2004, Toei Animation Europe is in charge of the distribution and exploitation of Toei Animation's animated series in Europe, Africa, Russia and the Middle East.

Among its most famous series are Captain Harlock, Dragon Ball, Saint Seiya, Sailor Moon, and One Piece.

www.toei-animation.com