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Four movies were produced by Toei Animation from 1994-1995 while the manga and TV series were still running. They contain largely new material that is either only hinted at or is not presented in the manga. From August 1-4, 2006, NHK broadcasted all 4 movies as part of its satellite networks NHK BS-2's Summer Anime Choice line-up, and TV Osaka aired the last three movies from January 3-8, 2007.

• Slam Dunk, released March 12, 1994

Set after Shohoku's practice game against Ryonan, the film focuses on a practice game against Takezono High. Before the game, Sakuragi runs into Yoko Shimura, the girl who rejects him in the very first scene of the series, and Oda, the basketball player she rejected him for.

• Conquer the Nation, Hanamichi Sakuragi!, released July 20, 1994

Set during Shohoku's 4th Round Qualifying game against Tsukubu High. Covered in only two pages of the manga, the film features original characters including Godai, an old friend of Akagi and Kogure's, Nango, a wild show-off who is in love with Haruko and quarrels with Sakuragi, and Coach Kawasaki, a former pupil of Anzai-sensei. Also featured in cameos are Sendo, Uozumi, Aida, Hanagata, Fujima, Maki, and Anzai's wife (although, only Aida, Uozumi, Maki, and Anzai's wife have speaking roles).

• Shohoku's Greatest Challenge! Burning Hanamichi Sakuragi, released March 12, 1995

Set after Shohoku's loss to Kainan, and during a practice match against Ryokufu High.

• Howling Basketman Spirit!! Hanamichi and Rukawa's Hot Summer, released June 15, 1995

Rukawa's middle school kouhai Ichiro Mizusawa will be paralyzed soon and wishes to have one last game against Rukawa. While the previous films depicted Shohoku playing against strong schools in intense games, this film is more of a drama.

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