The First Slam Dunk Is the Only Non-Ghibli Anime Movie With 100 on Rotten Tomatoes

The First Slam Dunk, based on Takehiko Inoue’s classic manga, is the only non-Ghibli anime film with a perfect 100% on Rotten Tomatoes — and it’s now streaming on Netflix

🏀 The First Slam Dunk Joins Ghibli With Perfect 100% Rotten Tomatoes Score

Only one non-Ghibli anime film holds a 100% Rotten Tomatoes score — and it’s none other than Toei Animation’s The First Slam Dunk! 🎯

Directed by legendary mangaka Takehiko Inoue himself, the film adapts the iconic Shohoku vs. Sannoh match from the Slam Dunk manga, reimagined through the emotional perspective of point guard Ryota Miyagi. It blends stylized 3D with traditional 2D animation, delivering next-level basketball sequences and gut-punching emotional beats.

💥 Inoue’s cinematic debut

🎥 Sharp, emotional storytelling

🎬 Masterful direction and pacing

💔 Deep character writing, especially Ryota’s past

📺 Now streaming on Netflix, this film is a must-watch for Slam Dunk fans and animation lovers alike. Even critics agree — it’s just that good