Reviews
The First Slam Dunk: Inoue Takehiko’s scintillating basketball anime captures the thrill of competitive sport
The underdog story formula of a highschool basketball team triumphing against the odds may feel familiar, but Inoue Takehiko’s high-octane film taps into the primal spirit of the game – and the animation flows like water.
By Ian Wang
The First Slam Dunk: Inoue Takehiko’s scintillating basketball anime captures the thrill of competitive sport