A special event celebrating the nationwide re-release of the film "THE FIRST SLAM DUNK" is coming to western Japan for the first time. "THE FIRST SLAM DUNK 'COURT' in KOBE" opens from October 13 (Monday, public holiday) to October 26 (Sunday) at Kobe's waterfront GLION ARENA KOBE (TOTTEI area).
The event features new merchandise, including items making their debut at theaters in 2025, and offers an immersive exhibition area that recreates the world of the film. The exhibition area is free to enter and requires no reservation, making it accessible to all visitors to the Kobe waterfront.
New 2025 Merchandise in the LOCKER ROOM
The "LOCKER ROOM" area, designed to evoke a pre-game team locker room atmosphere, will sell various official merchandise. This includes the first-ever Sannoh uniform set and new additions to the popular FIGURE COLLECTION series, alongside other 2025 theatrical merchandise releases.
Collab Cafe Takeout Drinks Available
While the collab cafe's advance reservation tickets are sold out, two types of collaboration drinks will be available for takeout. Visitors can enjoy these alongside the exhibition event.
*Note: Coasters are not included with takeout drinks.
Event Details
Website: https://www.totteikobe.jp/event/article/14193
Period: October 13 (Monday, public holiday) – October 26 (Sunday), 2025
Venue: TOTTEI (2-1 Shinko-cho, Chuo-ku, Kobe)
COURT & LOCKER ROOM Area
DegiAla BASE THE NEST OF STORKS (Arena Front 1F)Collab CAFE Area
TOTTEI STAND BUOY (Arena Front 2F)
Hours:
COURT & LOCKER ROOM
Weekdays: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Weekends/Holidays: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Free admission, no reservation required
*Numbered tickets may be distributed during peak times. Check TOTTEI's official X (https://x.com/tottei_official) for updates.Collab CAFÉ
Weekdays: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Weekends/Holidays: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
*In-store seating requires advance reservation (sold out; no additional tickets available)
*Collab drinks available for takeout
Access: 18-minute walk from Kobe-Sannomiya Station (all lines) (https://www.totteikobe.jp/access)
Organizer: One Bright KOBE Co., Ltd.
Cooperation: THE FIRST SLAM DUNK Film Partners
Support: City of Kobe
THE FIRST SLAM DUNK "COURT" Exhibition Space
The exhibition takes place at "DegiAla BASE -THE NEST OF STORKS-" on the 1st floor of GLION ARENA KOBE. This space, normally used as a practice area (sub-arena) for professional basketball teams and youth teams, will be transformed into the world of "THE FIRST SLAM DUNK" for a limited time. Admission is free and no reservation is required, though numbered tickets may be distributed if crowds are large.
At the entrance, a visual board created from repurposed gymnasium flooring welcomes visitors. The exhibition features uniforms from both Shohoku High School and Sannoh Industrial High School teams, videos on large screens, a "No.1 Guard" stamp corner, and a basketball court decorated with large banners of team members from both schools. The space creates an immersive atmosphere where visitors can experience shooting from a 45-degree angle, recreating the intensity of the Shohoku vs. Sannoh match depicted in the film.
About THE FIRST SLAM DUNK Film
"THE FIRST SLAM DUNK" was released on December 3, 2022. The long-running theatrical release ended on August 31, 2023, achieving the highest domestic box office revenue of 2023 with 10,959,356 attendees and ¥15.87 billion in revenue.
A revival screening from August 13 to September 1, 2024, pushed the cumulative box office revenue to ¥16.48 billion. In 2025, the film returns to theaters nationwide for a limited two-week run from October 13 (Monday, public holiday) to October 26 (Sunday).
THE FIRST SLAM DUNK
2025 Limited 2-Week Screening: October 13 (Monday, public holiday) – October 26 (Sunday)
Original Work/Script/Director: Takehiko Inoue
Director: Naoki Miyahara, Katsuhiko Kitada, Toshio Ohashi, Yasuhiro Motoda, Fumihiko Suganuma, Haru Kamatani
Character Design: Takehiko Inoue, Yasuyuki Ehara
CG Director: Hiroki Nakazawa
Animation Director: Yasuyuki Ehara
Art Director: Kazuo Ogura
Color Design: Shiori Furusei
Director of Photography: Shunsuke Nakamura
Editing: Ryuichi Takita
Sound Director: Hiroshi Kasamatsu
Animation Producer: Kazuhiro Nishikawa
Producer: Toshiyuki Matsui
Voice Cast: Shugo Nakamura, Jun Kasama, Shinichiro Kamio, Subaru Kimura, Kenta Miyake
Opening Theme: The Birthday (UNIVERSAL SIGMA)
Ending Theme: 10-FEET (EMI Records)
Music: Satoshi Takebe, TAKUMA (10-FEET)
Production: 2022 THE FIRST SLAM DUNK Film Partners
Animation Production: Toei Animation / Dandelion Animation Studio
© I.T.PLANNING,INC. © 2022 THE FIRST SLAM DUNK Film Partners
About TOTTEI
TOTTEI is the area name for Shinko Daini Tottei (Second Pier), centered around "GLION ARENA KOBE," the largest venue in the Kansai region with a capacity of 10,000. The name "TOTTEI" inherits the "Tottei (pier)" designation that has supported Kobe's development for over 100 years, embodying the intention to realize the historical cultural exchange of the port through a new form of entertainment.
Born on the 30th anniversary of the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake, this area weaves together the history of Kobe Port and its future development—tradition and innovation—while delivering moving experiences to visitors as part of "Kobe's new charm and community development."
With a restaurant zone for daily use and the iconic "TOTTEI PARK" on the south side of the arena, which offers panoramic views from Mount Rokko to Kobe Port, this area provides enjoyable experiences 365 days a year.
