90s kids got this rolling from way back.
If you are a fan of any sort of anime, there is a good chance you have heard of Slam Dunk. The series is one of the most popular sports manga to ever come from Japan, but its coming-of-age story transcended its genre. Slam Dunk has gone on to become a classic with fans no matter their love of sport, and it seems like the franchise is about to make a comeback.
It is true. Slam Dunk is truly coming and it was announced by the creator, Inoue Takehiko. But it hasn’t been said whether this movie will be animated or live action.
The last installment of the anime was released in July 1995 with a 40-minute movie. Slam Dunk TV series ended a year later after debuting in October 1993. And as for the manga, the series was wrapped in June 1996 after Inoue first published it in October 1990.
Slam Dunk follows the story of Hanamichi Sakuragi, a delinquent freshman at Shohoku High whose luckless endeavor to pursue girls drives him to a new passion for sports. Sakuragi meets a new girl Haruko, who he instantly falls for. In order to win her affection, Sakuragi begins training in basketball and joins the school team, aiming to win a national championship.
This will be the first time Slam Dunk has hit the court in decades. At this time, there are very few details known about the film. But for now, fans will have to wait for more details as Slam Dunk gets its affairs in order for a comeback.
Watch official teaser trailer here.
