The First Slam Dunk returns to theaters for a limited run from March 20 to April 1, 2027, under the title THE FIRST SLAM DUNK 2027 in cinema. A Deluxe Edition of the manga with reordered story arcs and new covers is set for print from Viz Media in spring 2027.
Slam Dunk's current activity runs on two tracks: theatrical and print. THE FIRST SLAM DUNK, the 2022 film written and directed by original manga creator Takehiko Inoue, returns to theaters nationwide from March 20 to April 1, 2027, under the title THE FIRST SLAM DUNK 2027 in cinema. The re-release was announced on August 29, 2026, via the official website and shared later on the official X account, with a new visual showing Ryota Miyagi dribbling in profile. Theater locations and visitor bonuses have not yet been announced. The same film had a free outdoor screening at Tokyo Metropolitan Meiji Park on August 29 and 30, 2026, as part of the Nebukuro Cinema series, which runs 40 days and is described as the largest of its kind in Japan.
In print, Viz Media announced a Slam Dunk Deluxe Edition for spring 2027 with reordered story arcs and new covers, part of a slate of manga and novel print releases announced on June 12, 2026, via its X/Twitter account. The edition joins a schedule that includes the physical English debut of Jujutsu Kaisen Modulo and a Detective Conan 3-in-1 edition with original Japanese names.
Elsewhere, the Slam Dunk Scholarship program by Inoue and Shueisha is collaborating again with the B.League's B.DUNK KIDS PROJECT for a fourth annual basketball clinic series, free for elementary school students nationwide, with scholarship recipients and active B.League players. A special clinic on August 9, 2026, includes watching a Japan national team match. Nijimen published a character and voice actor guide covering the Shohoku starting five, rivals Sendoh, Maki, and Sawakita, and the TV anime and 2022 film casts.
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The First Slam Dunk returns to theaters for a limited run from March 20 to April 1, 2027, with participating theaters to be announced later. A new visual shows Ryota Miyagi's speedy profile and the line "In the season of beginnings." Takehiko Inoue directed and wrote the film, which covers the Sannoh Industry match with Miyagi at the center and a renewed voice cast led by Shugo Nakamura.
The anime film THE FIRST SLAM DUNK will return to theaters nationwide from March 20 to April 1, 2027, under the title THE FIRST SLAM DUNK 2027 in cinema. The announcement came on August 29 via the official website and was later shared on the official X account, accompanied by a new visual showing Ryota Miyagi dribbling in profile. The film, written and directed by original manga creator Takehiko Inoue, was first released in December 2022 and ran in theaters until August 2023, followed by several revival screenings. Its cumulative box office revenue stands at 166.7 billion yen. The manga serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump from 1990 to 1996 has sold over 185 million copies worldwide and is published in 30 countries and regions. Fan reactions to the new visual and screening announcement include praise for the artwork and requests for merchandise, as well as hopes for a sequel covering other episodes from the original manga. Theater locations and visitor bonuses have not yet been announced.
Outdoor screenings of the animated film 'THE FIRST SLAM DUNK' will take place on Saturday, August 29, and Sunday, August 30, 2026, at Tokyo Metropolitan Meiji Park. Both screenings are scheduled to start at 7:00 PM, and participation is free. The event is part of the outdoor movie series 'Nebukuro Cinema,' held at the 'SUMMER LOUNGE MEIJI PARK' beer lounge, which is set in a green space within the park and features tables, chairs, and lighting effects. The 'Nebukuro Cinema' screenings run for a total of 40 days, the largest scale in Japan. The lawn area opens at 6:00 PM, and spot-saving is not allowed before that time. A simultaneous 'Basket Ennichi' event, where attendees can play basketball in the park before the movie, starts at noon. The event will be canceled in case of rain or severe weather. The film, directed and scripted by original creator Takehiko Inoue, is based on the manga 'SLAM DUNK' and was produced by Toei Animation and Dandelion Animation Studio. According to Anime Anime, the film surpassed 15.5 billion yen in box office revenue and was the No. 1 box office performance in Japan in 2023.
Nijimen published a character and voice actor guide for Slam Dunk, covering the Shohoku starting five and rivals such as Sendoh, Maki, and Sawakita. The guide lists TV anime cast members and, where applicable, the actors who voiced characters in the 2022 film The First Slam Dunk.
The Slam Dunk Scholarship program by Takehiko Inoue and Shueisha is collaborating again with the B.League's B.DUNK KIDS PROJECT for a fourth annual basketball clinic series. The free clinics for elementary school students nationwide will feature scholarship recipients with overseas experience and active B.League players. A special clinic on August 9 includes watching a Japan national team match.
Viz Media announced a slate of manga and novel print releases for spring 2027, led by the physical English debut of Jujutsu Kaisen Modulo, the sequel to Gege Akutami's Jujutsu Kaisen. The series, set 68 years after the Culling Game, follows siblings Yuka and Tsurugi Okkotsu as an alien race arrives on Earth. It features a story by Akutami and art by Yuji Iwasaki. The three-volume series concluded in Japan in May 2026. Other spring 2027 releases include a Detective Conan 3-in-1 edition with original Japanese names, a Slam Dunk Deluxe Edition with reordered story arcs and new covers, Takemitsu Zamurai by Taiyo Matsumoto and Issei Eifuku, Junji Ito: Dissection, a hardcover career retrospective, and the yuri romantic comedy #Gal x Gal Yuri. Shuzo Oshimi's autobiographical work Sins is scheduled for fall 2027. The Ichinose Family's Deadly Sins will receive a digital release in spring 2027. The announcements were made via Viz Media's X/Twitter account on June 12.
Anime! Anime!'s annual reader survey for Words Day ranked Kyojuro Rengoku's 'Burn your heart' from Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba as the most famous anime quote. Bungo Stray Dogs' 'There won't be a second time!' took second, and a tie between Slam Dunk and Haikyu!! quotes placed third.