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The 2023 box office had never seen such a slam dunk before whenThe First Slam Dunkfilm created waves of cinematic greatness, touching the hearts of millions worldwide. This animated masterpiece, born from the iconic manga of Takehiko Inoue, was phenomenal in Japan and moved the rest of the globe capturing its position among the greatest works ever for modern times.
Interestingly, South Korea proved to be an excellent ground for the unparalleled success of the movie. It was trending in Korean theaters for a record time: a whole year straight!
The First Slam Dunkcemented itself as the longest continuously screened film in South Korea. One year after the movie’s release in Korean theaters, Cine21 news channel got the exclusive privilege to peek at the creative mind behind this huge cinematic achievement of creator Takehiko Inoue.
Everyone Is a Hero In Their Own Life
TheKorean interviewof Takehiko Inoue has beentranslated into English, and exciting insights have been unveiled into his creativity process. He shared his ideas on storytelling and, more importantly, on the role of multi-dimensional characters in a story.
Inoue revealed that he never attempted to make players of opposing teams enemies of the main cast, and wished for readers to love every one of them equally. He believes that everyone is a hero in their own life and that everyone has different points of views and stories to tell.
In reality, everyone lives as the main character of their own life. There are as many perspectives and stories as there are people. This is also the reason why I wanted to include the stories of the friends sitting on the bench as much as the members who went to the basketball game.
He further added,
I wish many people could occasionally remind themselves that everyone’s life is equally important even as they live ordinary lives.
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He gives every character the same amount of weight as star players so that the reader values the inherent worth in everyone’s life. Inoue hoped that his tale could remind people to appreciate the lives that are often so ordinary and seem so unimportant. This balanced view has helpedSlam Dunklong last.
Takehiko Inoue’s Personal Message To All The Young Viewers
For the viewers ofThe First Slam Dunk, this movie is indeed something more than just entertainment. It is full of resilience and inspiration, as every time something difficult shows up in life, it reminds you of great words said in this very movie.
From Inoue’s responses, his sincere purpose behind the film could easily be felt. He just wanted to stand for those young ones who are also struggling in this modern generation. He brought to the film a message of hope, and reassurance, and reminded everybody not to feel alone in their bad time.
I started this film to stand on the side of the underdog or those who struggle with their own difficulties. I hope everyone feels that they are not alone. I hope you remember that a light that is invisible right now is always shining on you. Just like Song Tae-seop, everyone has their own stage.
The words of Inoue were masterfully depicted in the movie, which established some of the major themes like persistence and self-discovery. It helped the viewers recognize their own “stage” and see the unseen light that shines within them. In this day and age, with life being relentlessly harsh and trying,The First Slam Dunkmovie is truly a relief and empowerment for the young generation.
The First Slam Dunkis available to stream onNetflix.
Diganta Mondal
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Diganta Mondal is an avid Content Writer at Fandomwire, specializing in anime and pop culture-related stuff. With over 600 published articles, he boasts his knowledge on this beloved media and strives to connect with fellow anime enthusiasts all across the globe.Despite having a non-journalism educational background, his love for shows like Vinland Saga, Violet Evergarden, and other Naoki Urasawa works constantly inspires him to share informative news, theories, and recommendations on almost all anime genres, aiming to create a shared platform for nerdy discussions.
