Movies Like Slam Dunk 2: National Tournement

If you liked Slam Dunk 2: National Tournement (1994), a drama and animation movie directed by Toshihiko Arisako, here are 20 movies with a similar feel, based on TMDB's recommendations. Each one links to its cast, trailer and where it's streaming.

1
The First Slam Dunk (2022)
★ 7.8/10Also animation and comedy
Shohoku's “speedster” and point guard, Ryota Miyagi, always plays with brains and lightning speed, running circles around his opponents while feigning composure. In his second year of high school, Ryota plays with the…
2
Kuroko's Basketball the Movie: Last Game (2017)
★ 7.6/10Also animation and comedy
Kuroko reunites with the "Generation of Miracles" when former rivals are humiliated in an exhibition game against a notorious street basketball team.
3
Haikyu!! The Movie: Battle of Concepts (2017)
★ 8/10Also animation and drama
A recap film depicting the match against Shiratorizawa Academy in the third season of the anime series.
4
Haikyu!! the Movie: The End and the Beginning (2015)
★ 8.4/10Also animation and drama
Shouyou Hinata, after losing to Kitagawa Daiichi Junior High's setter Tobio Kageyama in his first official volleyball match, transfers to Karasuno High, intent on finally having a proper volleyball team and getting his…
5
HAIKYU!! The Dumpster Battle (2024)
★ 7.9/10Also animation and comedy
Shoyo Hinata joins Karasuno High's volleyball club to be like his idol, a former Karasuno player known as the 'Little Giant'. But Hinata soon learns that he must team up with his middle school nemesis, Tobio Kageyama…
6
100 METERS (2025)
★ 7.8/10Also animation and drama
A gifted runner trains a determined but unskilled classmate, unaware he's creating a rival who will challenge him on the track for years to come.
7
Liz and the Blue Bird (2018)
★ 7.5/10Also animation and drama
In their last year of high school, two girls in the brass band club perform a song inspired by a fairy tale that parallels their friendship.
8
BLUE LOCK THE MOVIE -EPISODE NAGI- (2024)
★ 7.6/10Also animation and drama
When apathetic gamer Nagi agrees to join his rich classmate Mikage in soccer, their partnership leads to the famous Blue Lock program — and to changes.
9
Assassination Classroom the Movie: 365 Days' Time (2016)
★ 6.5/10Also animation and comedy
The killer class is back in session—sort of. Relive every moment through the eyes of the top two students: Nagisa and Karma!
10
Ping Pong (2002)
★ 7.1/10Also comedy and drama
As children, the introverted Smile was being bullied by a gang of kids until the brash Peco comes by and chases all of them them away. Peco then takes Smile under his wings and teaches him how to play the game of ping…
11
Sound! Euphonium the Movie - Our Promise: A Brand New Day (2019)
★ 7.1/10Also animation and drama
The next piece begins! Kumiko is now in her second year at Kitauji High School, and with a new year comes new problems. As if making it to Nationals wasn't hard enough, Kumiko is tasked with mentoring the concert…
12
High☆Speed!: Free! Starting Days (2015)
★ 6.9/10Also animation and drama
Middle school freshmen Haruka and Makoto join the school swim team, and have to join forces with their new teammates to win.
13
Look Back (2024)
★ 8.2/10Also animation and drama
Popular, outgoing Fujino is celebrated by her classmates for her funny comics in the class newspaper. One day, her teacher asks her to share the space with Kyomoto, a truant recluse whose beautiful artwork sparks a…
14
Beyond the Boundary: I'll Be Here – Future (2015)
★ 7.4/10Also animation and drama
The battle is over, and they can go about their normal lives now... or so they thought. With no time to rejoice after miraculously saving Mirai from Beyond the Boundary, Mirai lost all her memories. Akihito, now a high…
15
Rascal Does Not Dream of a Knapsack Kid (2023)
★ 7.7/10Also animation and drama
Finally, the day of Mai's high school graduation has arrived. While Sakuta eagerly waits for his girlfriend, an elementary schooler who looks exactly like her appears before him. Suspicious, and for all the wrong…
16
Gintama: The Very Final (2021)
★ 8.2/10Also animation and comedy
The countdown to destruction has begun! Gintoki and the others set out to fulfill the wishes of their teacher Shoyo and thwart Utsuro's plans. Shinpachi, Kagura, the Shinsengumi, members of the Kabuki District, and…
17
Fighting Spirit: Champion Road (2003)
★ 6.9/10Also animation and comedy
Makunouchi Ippo is the new Featherweight champion of Japan and is now ready for his first title defense. His opponent, the former Jr. Featherweight champion and a medical student, Sanada Kazuki. In addition to this…
18
Dream 9 Toriko x One Piece x Dragon Ball Z Super Collaboration Special!! (2013)
★ 7.3/10Also comedy and animation
A two-part crossover special featuring characters from Dragon Ball Z, One Piece and Toriko.
19
Linda Linda Linda (2005)
★ 7.6/10Also comedy and drama
Only three days before the school festival, a newly formed high school band rushes to put together a set for their big show — including a hit single by '80s by the Japanese punk rock band The Blue Hearts.
20
From Up on Poppy Hill (2011)
★ 7.5/10Also animation and drama
Yokohama, 1963. Japan is picking itself up from the devastation of World War II and preparing to host the 1964 Olympics—and the mood is one of both optimism and conflict as the young generation struggles to throw off…