So were going to do the hard work for you.
This week were featuring our first movie, Japanese basketballanimationThe First Slam Dunkfrom legendaryOne PiecestudioToei Animation.
Since itsJapanlaunch in early December 2022, its amassed more than $115M at the global box office.
Slam Dunk
Often, however, they require a deep knowledge of the source material thats reserved for a hardcore fanbase.
Then along cameThe First Slam Dunk.
Current global box office, predominantly from Asia, is upwards of $115M.
Whats more, The Slam Dunk Scholarship was established in 2006 to support young basketball players in Japan.
In 2018, a new 20-volume edition was published.
The film is aimed at a broader audience than just the fandom.
Its local box office is estimated at over $83M.
The gender split is essentially even for males and females.
Special appeal
The movie holds special appeal, playing to a wide audience.
Perhaps the thinking is, Why meddle with perfection?
The two movies are unrelated.
There is currently no word on a U.S. release.
ThoughSlam Dunks original comic and TV series ended in 1996, the series was available on streaming.
Toeis basketball story is aSlam Dunkby those measures.
