It uses a modern 3D CGI animation style that mimics Inoue’s detailed hand-drawn sketches. 3. The 90s Theatrical Specials
During the original run, Toei Animation released four short movies. The very first one, simply titled Slam Dunk (1994), follows Shohoku in a practice match against Takezono High. These are often treated as "side stories" rather than chronological episodes.
Unlike the original anime which focuses on Sakuragi, this film tells the story of the Shohoku vs. Sannoh match through the eyes of the point guard, Ryota Miyagi .
High schooler Hanamichi Sakuragi, a delinquent with a history of being rejected by girls, meets Haruko Akagi. To impress her, he joins the Shohoku High basketball team despite knowing nothing about the sport.
If you are looking for a movie with "First" in the title, it is The First Slam Dunk , written and directed by the manga's creator, Takehiko Inoue.