Quick Answer

  1. Slam Dunk(TV · 101 eps)
  2. The First Slam Dunk(Movie · 1 eps)

Total: ~102 episodes / 41h watch time

The First Slam Dunk Watch Order(2026)

With 2 entries across the franchise, The First Slam Dunk can look overwhelming. It's simpler than it seems though. Follow the list below and you'll be set.

2 entries ~41h total1 series1 movie

Full Watch Order (Release Order)

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Slam Dunk

Slam Dunk

8.56TV101 eps~40h1993Toei Animation
Finished Airing

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the best order to watch The First Slam Dunk?

Release order. Start with Slam Dunk and go down the list. This is how the creators intended the story to unfold — later entries build on what came before, and watching out of order can spoil key reveals.

How long does it take to watch all of The First Slam Dunk?

About 41 hours total across 102 episodes and 2 entries. At 3-4 episodes per day, that's roughly 30 days.

Can I skip the movies and OVAs?

It depends. Recap movies are always safe to skip — they just compress the TV episodes. Original movies and OVAs range from "fun side stories" to "actually important for the plot." When you're unsure, just watch them where they fall in the list above. Better to have extra context than miss something.

Release order or chronological order?

Go with release order for your first time through. Chronological can be tempting, but shows are written with release order in mind — reveals hit harder and character arcs make more sense. Save chronological for a rewatch if you want a different perspective.

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