"Slam Dunk" film released in China

"Slam Dunk" film released in China

A fan wearing a mask of a character in the Japanese anime sports film First Slam Dunk poses for a photo at a theater in Shanghai on April 19, 2023, in front of a promotional display for the film a day ahead of its release across China.

First Slam Dunk movie released in China

First Slam Dunk movie released in China

People wait in line at a theater in Shanghai on the night of April 19, 2023, to watch the Japanese anime sports film First Slam Dunk ahead of its release just after midnight.

First Slam Dunk movie released in China

First Slam Dunk movie released in China

People wearing masks of the characters in the Japanese anime sports film First Slam Dunk pose for photo in Shanghai on April 19, 2023, in front of a promotional display for the film ahead of its release across China on April 20.

First Slam Dunk movie released in China

First Slam Dunk movie released in China

People watch the Japanese anime sports film First Slam Dunk in a theater in Shanghai on its opening day on April 20, 2023.

First Slam Dunk movie released in China

First Slam Dunk movie released in China

People take photo in Shanghai on April 19, 2023, in front of a promotional display for the Japanese anime sports film First Slam Dunk ahead of its release on April 20.

First Slam Dunk screened at Peking University

First Slam Dunk screened at Peking University

Photo taken on April 15, 2023, shows promotional displays near the Peking University gymnasium in Beijing where the Japanese anime sports film First Slam Dunk was screened later in the day ahead of its official release across China on April 20.

First Slam Dunk screened at Peking University

First Slam Dunk screened at Peking University

People pose for a photo on April 15, 2023, in front of promotional displays near the Peking University gymnasium in Beijing where the Japanese anime sports film First Slam Dunk was screened later in the day ahead of its official release across China on April 20.

First Slam Dunk screened at Peking University

First Slam Dunk screened at Peking University

Photo taken on April 15, 2023, shows promotional displays near the Peking University gymnasium in Beijing where the Japanese anime sports film First Slam Dunk was screened later in the day ahead of its official release across China on April 20.

First Slam Dunk screened at Peking University

First Slam Dunk screened at Peking University

Photo taken on April 15, 2023, shows promotional displays near the Peking University gymnasium in Beijing where the Japanese anime sports film First Slam Dunk was screened later in the day ahead of its official release across China on April 20.

First Slam Dunk screened at Peking University

First Slam Dunk screened at Peking University

The Japanese anime sports film First Slam Dunk is screened in a gymnasium at Peking University in Beijing on April 15, 2023, ahead of its official release across China on April 20.

First Slam Dunk screened at Peking University

First Slam Dunk screened at Peking University

The Japanese anime sports film First Slam Dunk is screened in a gymnasium at Peking University in Beijing on April 15, 2023, ahead of its official release across China on April 20.

First Slam Dunk screened at Peking University

First Slam Dunk screened at Peking University

The Japanese anime sports film First Slam Dunk is screened in a gymnasium at Peking University in Beijing on April 15, 2023, ahead of its official release across China on April 20.

U.S. beats Italy 94-85 at World Basketball Championships

U.S. beats Italy 94-85 at World Basketball Championships

SAPPORO, Japan - Dwyane Wade (R) attemps to slam dunk against Italy's Denis Marconato during their first round game at the World Basketball Championships in Sapporo on Aug. 23. The U.S. won 94-85.

U.S. beats Italy 94-85 at World Basketball Championships

U.S. beats Italy 94-85 at World Basketball Championships

SAPPORO, Japan - Dwyane Wade (R) attemps to slam dunk against Italy's Denis Marconato during their first round game at the World Basketball Championships in Sapporo on Aug. 23. The U.S. won 94-85. (Kyodo)