Toei Animation Co. Ltd. and Toei Animation Inc. announces the launch of their most popular animated content online this June. Slam Dunk and Fist of the North Star are the first titles scheduled to roll out. The premiere of other animated titles from their extensive series catalogue will be announced later this year. Each series will be available for download on IGN.com’s Direct2Drive section. “We are thrilled to expand the ever-growing need for these popular shows on the web and We look forward to building a new legion of fans through this important platform,” said Yosuke Kobayashi, President & COO of Toei Animation Inc.

Slam Dunk
Former punk Sakuragi Hanamichi, joins his high school basketball team attempting to impress his dream girl Haruko. Naturally athletic, yet lacking any experience in the sport, will Sakuragi be able to contribute to the Shohoku High team looking to get in the run for the national championship?

Fist of the North Star
It's the year 199x, and the world is enveloped in the fires of a nuclear holocaust. On the charred remains of the earth’s surface, a few remaining group of humans are struggling to survive. However, they find themselves in a fearful world ruled by violence. The young wanderer, Kenshiro, stands up to the bandits. Upon his chest are seven scars in the shape of the North Star!