Welcome to Global Breakouts, Deadline’s fortnightly strand in which we shine a spotlight on the TV shows and films killing it in their local territories.
The industry is as globalized as it’s ever been, but breakout hits are appearing in pockets of the world all the time and it can be hard to keep track… So we’re going to do the hard work for you. This week we’re featuring our first movie, Japanese basketball animation The First Slam Dunk from legendary One Piece studio Toei Animation.
Since its Japan launch in early December 2022, it’s amassed more than $115M at the global box office. Name: The First Slam DunkCountry: JapanProducer: Toei AnimationInternational Sales: Toei AnimationFor fans of: Chang Can Dunk, Demon Slayer, YA drama Global audiences are no stranger to Japanese animation and manga adaptations, particularly with the recent success of entries from the Demon Slayer, One Piece and Dragon Ball stables.
Often, however, they require a deep knowledge of the source material that’s reserved for a hardcore fanbase. Then along came The First Slam Dunk.
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