Movies in order
Slam Dunk movies in order.
Every Slam Dunk movie by release date, with its runtime and the TV series that was airing when it came out, so you know where each film fits.
- 4 movies
- 1994–1995 released
- 2 h 35 min in total
All 4 Slam Dunk movies in release order
| # | Movie | Released | Runtime | MAL score | Came out during |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Slam Dunk (Movie) | Mar 12, 1994 | 30 min | 7.33 | Slam Dunk |
| 2 | Slam Dunk: National Domination! Sakuragi Hanamichi | Aug 20, 1994 | 45 min | 7.51 | Slam Dunk |
| 3 | Slam Dunk: Shohoku Maximum Crisis! Burn Sakuragi Hanamichi | Mar 4, 1995 | 40 min | 7.53 | Slam Dunk |
| 4 | Slam Dunk: Roar!! Basket Man Spirit | Jul 15, 1995 | 40 min | 7.63 | Slam Dunk |
Release dates, runtimes and story links come from MyAnimeList. “Came out during” is the latest TV series that had premiered by the movie’s release; watch that series first. “Main story” movies are linked into the storyline as sequels or prequels.
Slam Dunk movies by the numbers
4 films were released between 1994 and 1995.
Runtimes range from 30 minutes (Slam Dunk (Movie)) to 45 minutes (Slam Dunk: National Domination! Sakuragi Hanamichi). Slam Dunk: Roar!! Basket Man Spirit has the highest MyAnimeList score of the group (7.63), and Slam Dunk (Movie) the lowest (7.33). None of the films are linked into the main storyline, so they work as standalone side stories.
Slam Dunk (1993) is animated by Toei Animation, adapted from a manga and tagged sports. On MyAnimeList it averages 8.56 and ranks 839th by popularity.
| Release span | 1994–1995 |
|---|---|
| Longest | Slam Dunk: National Domination! Sakuragi Hanamichi (45 min) |
| Shortest | Slam Dunk (Movie) (30 min) |
| Highest rated on MyAnimeList | Slam Dunk: Roar!! Basket Man Spirit (7.63) |
| Lowest rated on MyAnimeList | Slam Dunk (Movie) (7.33) |
| Main-story films | 0 of 4 |
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How this list is built
Every film MyAnimeList links to Slam Dunk as a sequel, prequel, side story or summary is listed by its original Japanese release date. Compilation films that retell the TV series are included and labelled by their own titles, so you can skip them if you’ve seen the show.
Frequently asked questions
How many Slam Dunk movies are there?
4. The list includes every film MyAnimeList links to the franchise, including compilation and short films.
What order should I watch the Slam Dunk movies in?
Release order is the safest: each film assumes you know the TV series up to its release. Watch a movie after the series listed next to it in the table, starting with Slam Dunk (Movie).
Are the Slam Dunk movies canon?
None are linked into the main storyline on MyAnimeList, so they are side stories. You can skip them or watch them in any order without missing the main plot.
How long does it take to watch every Slam Dunk movie?
About 2 h 35 min for the 4 released movies, based on their listed runtimes.
What is the best Slam Dunk movie?
By MyAnimeList score, Slam Dunk: Roar!! Basket Man Spirit (7.63) is the highest rated of the 4 released films. Scores are community averages and change over time.
Which Slam Dunk movie is the longest?
Slam Dunk: National Domination! Sakuragi Hanamichi runs 45 minutes, the longest in the list. The shortest is Slam Dunk (Movie) at 30 minutes.
Which Slam Dunk movie should I watch first?
Slam Dunk (Movie) (1994) is the earliest release. It came out during Slam Dunk, so watch that series up to that point first.
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