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Playing the Long Game - The Story of Slam Dunk in North America
Slam Dunk has been wildly popular across Asia—first in the 90s and once again with the release of The First Slam Dunk last year. But in North America,…
Bride of Deimos
Deimos no Hanayome: Ran no Kumikyoku ( Bride of Deimos: The Orchid Suite ) is a 1988 one-shot OVA. It's based on an incomplete 17-volume ma...
Vampire Hunter D, The Golden Bird, Junk Boy, Nightsong of Splendor, Katte ni Shirokuma
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Slam Dunk Anime Episodes 61-101
As Slam Dunk reached its final stretch, I can see why this series is considered the sports classic that it is today.
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The CANCELLED NBA ANIME Spin-Off About TRACY MCGRADY? | Ep 6 | The Vault
Did you know that in the 90s, Bandai had teamed up with PLEX to create a bizarre American Slam Dunk spin-off about NBA basketball player, Tracy McGrady? The…
Nayuta
Nayuta is a 1986 sci-fi OVA,based on a three volume manga by Sasaki Junko. (The manga is not available in English.) It's another show that a...
Mobile Police Patlabor, Little Lord Fauntleroy, Akuma Tou no Prince: Mitsume ga Tooru, Botchan, Fist of the North Star
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The First Slam Dunk Anime Loves Basketball As Much As I Do
The movie brilliantly translates the experience and attitude of being on the court to the medium of animation, and if you've so much as touched a basketball, you…
Mellow
Another year, another ecchi OVA about cross-dressing from Knack. This time it's 1993's Mellow , which is based on a manga by Kasahara Rin th...
Run Melos, Marmalade Boy, Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam, Exper Zenon, Girl from Phantasia
Staff Picks: The Best Anime of 2023
We continue our annual Staff Picks list with our second entry counting down our favorite anime series and movies from 2023 Any anime project released …
BAKI, Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End, Mobile Suit Gundam, Slam Dunk, Baki Hanma
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Sakugabooru Animation Awards 2023
It’s time for a last look at 2023 with the Sakugabooru Animation Awards. We’ve gathered directors, animators, designers, producers, and passionate fans to share their favorite, most res…
Eureka Seven, Magical Destroyers, My Happy Marriage, One Piece, OVERTAKE!
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Anime OVAs You Missed - Boyfriend (1992)
To be real.. An anime titled boyfriend would never be my first choice of an anime to watch. And actually.. It wasn’t. I’ve seen over 500 before I got to this. All jokes…
Holiday Review #22: MY LOVESICK LIFE AS A '90S OTAKU
And now books set within my lifetime could technically be considered "historical." If you'll excuse me, I just have to go sit in the corner...
Holiday Review #22: MY LOVESICK LIFE AS A '90S OTAKU
And now books set within my lifetime could technically be considered "historical." If you'll excuse me, I just have to go sit in the corner...
Slam Dunk Anime Episodes 25-60 Review
I have returned to the world of red pompadours, goofy antics, cheesy speeches, and high schoolers that are in no way, shape, or form drawn like actual high…
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Oricon’s Yearly Manga Volume Sales Ranking 2023 + Important Announcement
Please Read, It is Important I noticed a spike in views for the Blog waking up this morning. I guess many of you have been looking forward to…
Revenger, THE FIRST SLAM DUNK, BLUE LOCK, My Hero Academia, Kaiju No.8
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30 Anime The Str8s DESERVE
Watch Uncensored w/Bonus Content: https://www.patreon.com/KrisPNatz Its that weird time of year in-between the two generous holidays of Thanksgiving and Christmas so in the spirit of being GENEROUS lets discuss…
Adachi and Shimamura, BLUE LOCK, Fullmetal Alchemist, Slam Dunk
Sunday Veterans: Kazuhiko Shimamoto and Kazuhiro Fujita interview translation.
Hey-lo, Sunday fans. In what's become a strange tradition it's me, Sakaki updating the blog on my birthday rather than resting or doing anyt...
Golden Kamuy, Honoo no Tenkousei, Slam Dunk, Ushio and Tora, Ushio and Tora
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The Emergency Heteronormative Character
There is an archetype in anime and manga that I’ve begun calling the “Emergency Heteronormative Character.” In the beginning, many manga creators do not know where their comics…
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THIS WHAT MY ROOM LOOMS LIKE
THIS is a room tour! I have a bunch of anime figures raging from a bunch of series  JoJo, bizarre adventure, one piece, Naruto, Dragon, Ball, Z…
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Slam Dunk – Episode 9
Sorry Judo Club, your bribes won't work on Hanamichi. He's sticking with basketball!
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DRAGON BALL: The Ultimate FILLER Review (100% Blind)
https://wtplay.link/totallynotmark — Download War Thunder for FREE and get your bonus! The filler of Dragon Ball's anime is for some the ultimate blemish on this long and highly acclaimed…
The First Slam Dunk
If I had to express how I felt about The First Slam Dunk in one word, it would be weird. The decisions taken when converting this movie for…
The Anime Nostalgia Podcast - ep 123: The First Slam Dunk with Tricia
Subscribers! Be sure to go to the blog to read the description easier & check out links for this episode! Last month in North America, the f...
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Slam Dunk – Episode 8
How strong is Hanamichi's loyalty to the basketball team? Arguably, very low. But his commitment to Haruko? He's absolutely committed to her.
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Slam Dunk – Episode 7
And the match between the first years and their seniors continue! We start to see more of Rukawa's competitive side and it's so strong that even Hanamichi has…
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An Incredible Experience: The First Slam Dunk Anime Movie Review
I went into basketball anime The First Slam Dunk with minimal expectations. I didn’t predict it would be one of the best anime movies…
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Ep. 101 – Real vol 13 by Takehiko Inoue
This week we take a flying leap into the world of professional wrestling and rehab with Real by Takehiko Inoue! We're jumping into volume 13, too! Don't miss…
463 – Manga in Motion 59 – Belle
This week we talk about Mamoru Hosoda's Belle! What does dakazu have to say about the singing?! We also share our thoughts on the new Netflix One Piece…
The First Slam Dunk Movie Review
The First Slam Dunk Movie is set to bounce into cinemas across the UK from Wednesday 30th August 2023. We were lucky enough to catch it at a...
THE FIRST SLAM DUNK – List of dual language English/Chinese subtitle screenings
City Cinema Date Brighton Picturehouse 31st August Bristol Showcase 31st August Cambridge The Light 3rd September Cardiff Showcase 31st August Coventry Showcase 31st August Edinburgh Picturehouse 30th August…
SLAM DUNK Complete Manga Series Giveaway
Celebrating the upcoming release of Takehiko Inoue’s award-winning film THE FIRST SLAM DUNK in the UK and Ireland, the team at Anime Ltd. has partnered with Viz Media to give away…
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Slam Dunk – Episode 6
I have to give a quick shout out to Rukawa for being the most talked about character in this episode despite having very few lines. Actually, I feel…
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Slam Dunk Episodes 1-24 Streaming
Toei dropped this anime classic on YouTube, but does the series hold up today?
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Slam Dunk – Episode 5
Welp, here it is, Hanamichi's first major tantrum of joining the basketball team.
The First Slam Dunk
I heard White Sox legend Nick Madrigal hit a home run today, his second of the year...
The First Slam Dunk
I heard White Sox legend Nick Madrigal hit a home run today, his second of the year...
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Japanese Films at the Edinburgh International Film Festival 2023
A Preview of the Japanese Films at the Edinburgh International Film Festival 2023: THE FIRST SLAM DUNK and TOKYO POP are on the programme.
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Slam Dunk – Episode 4
I want to know where all of Hanamichi's confidence comes from. He wins an unofficial match against Captain Akagi and suddenly he's the next in line to become…
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The First Slam Dunk: Living Someone Else’s Dream
Theater Experiences and Worried Expectations I have to say, the start of this one was really weird. As usual, I arrived early with my friend and my dad…
459 – Fire Punch part 2
On this episode dakazu gives his thoughts on the anime movie The First Slam Dunk! Then we talk about how everything happened in the volumes we read for…
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9 Educational Sports Anime That Teach About The Sport
Watching sports anime over the years has really made me realize that the physical education teachers I had in school were really just giving the bare minimum
Baby Steps, Big Windup!, Fighting Spirit, Slam Dunk, Yowamushi Pedal
NEWSWIRE: August 2023 Pre-Orders
It’s a big month here at Anime Limited towers (and we will continue to insist that we work in a monolithic tower whenever anyone asks), not least because…
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Anime Expo 2023 - Ryuta Koike and the Making The First Slam Dunk
After nearly two decades, Slam Dunk is back and scoring big at the box office. Now screening in U.S. and Canadian theaters, we talked to producer Ryuta Koike…
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Ryuta Koike and the Making The First Slam Dunk
After nearly two decades, Slam Dunk is back and scoring big at the box office. Now screening in U.S. and Canadian theaters, we talked to producer Ryuta Koike…
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Anime Expo 2023 - Ryuta Koike and the Making The First Slam Dunk
After nearly two decades, Slam Dunk is back and scoring big at the box office. Now screening in U.S. and Canadian theaters, we talked to producer Ryuta Koike…
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Slam Dunk – Episode 3
The match between Hanamichi and the Basketball Captain is underway!
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This Week in Anime - Slam Dunk: Scoring Big on Basketball and Comedy
This week, we take another trip down memory lane to explore one of the 90's cult classics: Slam Dunk. Join Nick and Steve this week as they dive…
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THE FIRST SLAM DUNK (Takehiko Inoue, 2022)
Takehiko Inoue makes his directorial debut with a new spin on his classic basketball-themed manga.
457 – Darfox Dabbles 8 – MANGA Plus 4
This week dakazu and Darfox examine the newer series like Shibatarian, Red Cat Ramen, and Show-ha Shoten! on MANGA Plus for a Darfox Dabbles! We also discuss Slam…
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Slam Dunk – Episode 2
Shout out to Hanamichi for being the most dramatic protagonist I've seen in a while. But also, absolutely nothing is working out in his favor.
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What should Miyazaki's latest film be called?
Plus: Crunchyroll targets Indian market for expansion; 'Slam Dunk' sake finds new fans overseas; Anime and manga brands lead the entertainment scene; and more