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#1Birth of a Basketball Genius!?After being dumped by Yoko, a girl he really liked in Junior High, Sakuragi Hanamichi was devastated. On the first day of school, he was approached by a girl who asked him whether he likes basketball or not. He…1993-10-16 · 23m

#2Go to Hell, Basketball! Hanamichi vs. RukawaAfter Rukawa beats up those thugs, Hanamichi is shocked and asks him for his name. When he discovers that he is the one that Haruko has a crush on, he becaomes angry. Then, Haruko comes and helps Rukawa with his wounds…1993-10-30 · 23m

#3Gorilla vs. Hanamichi - The Ultimate MatchWhen Hanamichi calls basketball a 'dumb game', the captain of the basketball team challenges him because Hanamichi had made fun of his favorite game of all!1993-11-06 · 23m

#4Basketball Athlete Hanamichi Makes the TeamSakuragi mananges to dunk over/through Akagi. Akagi is intrigued by Sakuragi's raw power, but doesn't think he's got the drive to make it on the team. Still, he ponders what the team would be like if he was to join.1993-11-13 · 23m

#5A Spiritless AfternoonSakuragi Hanamichi has been training in the basics for two weeks under Ayako and he wants to play with the other. Akagi refused to let him play. Out of frustration, he quits the team. But after seeing Haruko's face, he…1993-11-20 · 23m

#6Rukawa vs. Akagi - Battle Between the Real DealsAkagi decides to test Rukawa's skills against his own to see if Rukawa really has the talent everyone says he does.1993-12-04 · 23m

#7Hanamichi's Debut - A Burst of DunksAfter successfully persuading Anzai to let him join the game, Sakuragi shows how much he has improved in basic skills such as dribbling. But in the game, he refuses to pass the ball to Rukawa out of jealousy.1993-12-11 · 23m

#8Hanamichi in a Bind! The Judo Man's Trap!Impressed by Sakuragi's raw power and general brute force, the captain of the judo club tries to recruit him away from the Basketball team.1993-12-18 · 23m

#9I'm Sticking with Basketball!Sakuragi declines Aota's offer of joining the Judo club. Kogure and Ayako were overjoyed at Sakuragi's refusal and Akagi was very much impressed by Sakuragi's words.1993-12-25 · 23m

#10The Simple Shot is TrickyAfter getting the permission to allow Sakuragi to learn the basics of shooting, Akagi asked Rukawa to demonstrate how to do lay-up shot. But Sakuragi got into a fight with Rukawa instead.1994-01-08 · 23m

#11Secret Special Training for LoveHaving mastered dribbling and passing, Sakuragi moves on to shooting, which is a lot harder than he had anticipated. Frustrated by his lack of skil, Sakuragi gets some extra help from an unlikely source: Haruko.1994-01-15 · 23m

#12Beat Ryonan! Training the Night Before the Game! TV-14The night before their game with Ryounan, Akagi decides to try and teach Sakuragi basic defense, starting with rebounding. Learning quickly, Sakuragi impresses Akagi. After the practice session, Sakuragi encounters a…1994-01-22 · 23m

#13Shohoku vs. Ryonan! The Fiery Captains!Sakuragi is eager to play too, thinking of what Akagi has told him the previuos night. At Ryonan High, Anzai is greeted by Ryonan coach, Moichi Taoka. In the locker room, Anzai finally announces the starting five players…1994-01-29 · 23m

#14Ultimate High School Level! Ryonan's Aggressive Attack!!Sakuragi keeps begging Anzai to let him join the game. At 14 mins, Ryonan has a 0-15 lead, with everyone cheering for Sendoh. Sendoh and Uozumi, both play briliantly. The first half ends with a score of 42-50.1994-02-05 · 23m

#15Hanamichi's Nerve-wracking Big MomentFinally, Sakuragi got a chance to play when Akagi was hurt while playing. Now, there is only about 9 minutes left on the clock.1994-02-12 · 23m

#16Who the Hell is he? Taoka's Big Mistake!With just 8 minutes left in the second half, Ryonan is still leading. Taoka tells the Ryonan to continue to attack. Sakuragi plays whole-heartily and this impressed Sendoh.1994-02-19 · 23m

#17Rebound King hanamichi Sakuragi's Distress!Ryonan is leading with 3 points ahead of Shohoku, Taoka said that the game will depends on how Sakuragi plays. Meanwhile, Sakuragi begins to realize how important rebounds are.1994-02-26 · 23m

#18Two Minutes Left! I'll Take Sendo DownSendoh is amazed at how good Shohoku has become, thus begins to take the game seriously. Anzai then, calls both Rukawa and Sakuragi to approach, to tell them of his plan.1994-03-05 · 23m

#19Time's Up! Final Showdown with RyonanAlthough Shohoku has lost the game, Sakuragi played very well for his first game. Sakuragi and Rukawa vowed that in their next game with Ryonan, they will beat Sendoh.1994-03-12 · 23m

#20Basketball ShoesThe next day, Haruko has to accompany Sakuragi to the sports shop to buy a new pair of shoes because his old shoes are in a bad shape after the practice game with Ryonan.1994-03-19 · 23m

#21Super Problem Children! Hanamichi vs. MiyagiRyota Miyagi returns to basketball after beening injured in a fight. Ayako heard rumors that Miyagi was back in school, so she decided to investigate. She brings along Sakuragi and see that Miyagi is into another fight…1994-03-26 · 23m

#22The Birth of the Ultimate Idiot CombinationIt seemed like a disaster for two trouble makers in Miyagi and Sakuragi to collide with each other, but it seems things hae turned out much better than expected.1994-04-16 · 23m

#23The Last Day for the Shohoku Basketball TeamA former member of the Shohoku team returns with a major axe to grind, which spells doom for the team.1994-04-23 · 23m

#24Heroes of Justice - The Arrival of Sakuragi's Gang!After Ayako was slapped by one of the invading students, Miyagi joined in the fight, as well as Rukawa. However, Tetsuo easily took both of them down. Sakuragi steps up to the plate, outnumbered. Things change when…1994-04-30 · 23m

#25The Man Who Aimed for the National ChampionshipMitsui and Tetsuo were defeated, but Mitsui still continued to fight. Though when Akagi enters, the atmosphere becomes dense. Akagi slaps Mitsui around. Kogure then informs everyone that Mitsui use to be an excellent…1994-05-07 · 23m

#26The Angst of 15 Year Old Hisashi MitsuiIt seems that Mitsui was once a great basketball player himself before High School. Though something happened during practice that changed his life forever.1994-05-14 · 23m

#27I Want to Play Basketball!After suffering through his horrible injury, Mitsui quit on basketball. Though two years later, in his attempt to sabotage Shohoku from participating in the tournament, his feelings for the sport are growing stronger…1994-05-21 · 23m

#28The Interscholastic Prelims BeginThe tournament is finally making its approach. Sakuragi is anxious to play against Sendo again, but Shohoku will have to deal with Miuradai first.1994-05-28 · 23m

#29Hanamichi! Official Game DebutThe match starts, and Anzai refuses to put Sakuragi, Rukawa, Mitsui, and Miyagi, in the starting line-up. For what reason? As punishment for fighting. Will Anzai keep it like this for the entire game?1994-06-18 · 23m

#30The Repentent Gang's Huge CounterattackWith four of Shohoku's best players finally entering in the game, the tables turn quickly as they narrow the lead down to only 2. Sakuragi was hacked on a play, giving him two shots at the freethrow line. Though things…1994-06-25 · 23m

#31The Secret Weapon of the Formidable MiuradaiMiuradai revealed a secret weapon of theirs that'll help them try and overcome Shohoku, and that's the ox Nato.1994-07-02 · 23m

#32Genius Hanamichi! Killer DunkMiuradai started gaining control of the game, until Nato started finally guarding Rukawa instead of Sakuragi. Rukawa exploited his weakness, and this caused an instant shift, favouring Shohoku.1994-07-16 · 23m

#33The Foul-Out King!? Hanamichi SakuragiShohoku's next match is against Gohoku. While they have been exceeding almost everyone's expectations, Sakuragi continues to be laughed at for his nonsensical and pointless fouls. He starts to realize that he might not…1994-08-06 · 23m

#34Gorilla Transmitted- Kill With a Look!Sakuragi and his fouling troubles continue. He unconsciously went to Akagi's house for help, and in order to help Sakuragi a little bit, Akagi gives him one piece of advice... instill his opponents with fear using his…1994-08-20 · 23m

#35The Heated Sentiment of MenMitsui got himself caught up in a fight between Ryo and Tetsuo, and was eventually beaten himself. However, an unlikely Sakuragi pops out of nowhere, and comes to aid his teammate when trying to get to the gym.1994-08-27 · 23m

#36A Seeded School - Enter ShoyoSakuragi is still upset at Akagi for telling him a false technique in defense, and tries harder the next game against Tsukubu. While he gets fouled out, he's improving rather quickly, and he'll need it against a…1994-09-03 · 23m

#37Hanamichi - Starting for the First Time!Anzai-sensei decides to start Sakuragi, much to everyone's shock. He figures that with his height and drive he'll be the perfect weapon to use against Shoyo.1994-09-10 · 23m

#38Rukawa's Counterattack!With the the Shohoku offense stalled by Shoyo's defense, Rukawa takes it upon himself to lead the offensive charge.1994-09-17 · 23m

#39Ryota Quick as LightningWith Rukawa taking the heat off of the rest of the team, Miyagi gets a chance to show off his skills as a point guard and his speed on the court.1994-09-24 · 23m

#40Rebound King - Hanamichi SakuragiWith Mitsui's 3 point shot, Shohoku finally caught up with Shoyo. It seemed like Fujima had enough, but Hanagata asked him to trust him for a little while longer. Fujima made a good decision in trusting his star center…1994-10-01 · 23m

#41The Appearance of Shoyo Star, FujimaDriven hard by by Rukawa's offense and Sakuragi's rebounding, Fujima comes off the bench to lead his team to victory.1994-10-14 · 23m

#42The True Power of Shoyo Star, FujimaFujima is leading a strong charge for Shoyo against Shohoku, taking the lead once again. Though Shohoku has other problems besides Fujima; Mitsui is already very tired. Will Kogure be able to take his place?1994-10-15 · 23m

#43Mitsui, At His Limit!?Shohoku's problems continue piling up. Mitsui can't get a 3 pointer to go in, forcing all the burden on Rukawa. Plus, Sakuragi is on the brink of fouling out, one more and he's gone. Is this the end for Shohoku?1994-10-22 · 23m

#44Mitsui! Thunderous Three-PointersMitsui, reminiscing upon the past, gets the energy to play and lead his team. In just a matter of time, he scored 9 consecutive points thanks to his impressive shooting, but is it enough to overcome Shoyo?1994-11-03 · 23m

#45Impending Foul-Out!?While Mitsui has increased his efficiency during the game, Sakuragi still faces the brink of being dismissed. After a few destructive words from Rukawa, Sakuragi is fueled with fire.1994-11-26 · 23m

#46Hanamichi, A Fiery DunkThanks to a basket from Rukawa, Shohoku has finally taken the lead in a critical time. Sakuragi, wanting to feel important, jumped up at the same time as two opposing Shoyo players as he was going for the dunk. It seems…1994-12-03 · 23m

#47A Challenge from a RivalShohoku has defeated Shoyo, and Sakuragi is quick to spread the word, especially after his ferocious slam dunk on Hanagata. It seems like Oda, a person that went to the same junior high as him, is going to be facing…1994-12-10 · 23m

#48The Man Who Vows to Crush KainanSakuragi skips practice in order to investigate on why Yohko was acting so strangely. When they get to Takezono, he is immediately met by hordes of girls who misjudge his delinquent looks as someone who came to beat up…1994-12-17 · 23m

#49TakezonoThe match between Takezono and Kainan starts. Kainan only put in two starters the entire game, but it seemed like it was enough to take care of their opponents. That wasn't Takezono's only problem; Oda's injury remains…1994-12-24 · 23m

#50A Challenge to the ChampionsNA1995-01-07 · 23m

Episodes 51 to 101

51. Miscalculation!? · 1995-01-14
52. The Secret Weapon · 1995-01-21
53. Gorilla's Injury! A Desperate Situation!? · 1995-01-28
54. The Younger Brother of King Kong · 1995-02-04
55. The Man Who Controls the Game · 1995-02-11
56. Superstar Maki at Full Throttle · 1995-02-18
57. Anzai's Gamble to Win! · 1995-02-25
58. Die-Hard Dudes! · 1995-03-04
59. The Last 10 Seconds! The Final Score · 1995-03-11
60. Shohoku on the Edge · 1995-03-18
61. The Revenge of the Baldhead! · 1995-03-25
62. 3 Days of Special Training · 1995-04-08
63. Battle for the Summit! Kainan vs. Ryonan · 1995-04-08
64. Full Throttle! Kainan the Champions · 1995-04-15
65. The Biggest Showdown! Sendo vs. Maki · 1995-04-29
66. Sendo - A Split Second Gamble! · 1995-05-13
67. Final Battle! Shohoku vs. Ryonan · 1995-05-20
68. Savior!? Hanamichi Sakuragi · 1995-05-27
69. Gorilla Abnormal! · 1995-06-03
70. Gorilla Dunk II · 1995-06-10
71. Gorilla's Comeback Roar! · 1995-06-17
72. Worst Insult Ever · 1995-07-01
73. Rukawa, Bet on the Second Half · 1995-07-08
74. The Most Dangerous Challenger · 1995-07-15
75. Great Play · 1995-07-22
76. Victory Premonition · 1995-08-05
77. All of You Are Strong · 1995-08-12
78. Revival! Fired Up Captain, Jun Uozumi · 1995-08-19
79. Blue Wave! Ryonan's Counterattack · 1995-08-26
80. Shohku's Negative Attributes · 1995-09-02
81. Sendo on Fire! Shohoku's Collapse!! · 1995-09-23
82. Super Amateur, Hanamichi in His Element · 1995-10-21
83. Assistant Captain Four Eyes' Tenacity · 1995-10-28
84. Victory or Defeat · 1995-11-04
85. A New Challenge · 1995-11-11
86. Rukawa's Ambition · 1995-11-18
87. Japan's Number One High School Player · 1995-11-25
88. A Land of Basketball · 1995-12-02
89. Unstoppable Intensity! Rukawa · 1995-12-09
90. Shohoku's True Star! · 1995-12-16
91. The Nationals at Risk · 1995-12-23
92. Male Friendship!? Sakuragi's Gang · 1996-01-13
93. A 20,000 Shot Challenge · 1996-01-20
94. Fierce Battle at Shizuoka! · 1996-01-27
95. Hanamichi's Hottest Day of His Life · 1996-02-03
96. Basketball Shoes II · 1996-02-10
97. The Passionate Heart, Uozumi Once Again! · 1996-02-17
98. Intense Battle Begins! · 1996-02-24
99. Shohoku in Trouble! · 1996-03-02
100. Man of Miracles, Hanamichi Sakuragi! · 1996-03-09
101. Glorious Slam Dunk · 1996-03-23

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Quick facts

Episodes101

Seasons1

StatusFinished

Aired1993

Japanese title: スラムダンク

Synopsis

Hanamichi Sakuragi, infamous for this temper, massive height, and fire-red hair, enrolls in Shohoku High, hoping to finally get a girlfriend and break his record of being rejected 50 consecutive times in middle school. His notoriety precedes him, however, leading to him being avoided by most students. Soon, after certain events, Hanamichi is left with two unwavering thoughts: "I hate basketball," and "I desperately need a girlfriend." One day, a girl named Haruko Akagi approaches him without any knowledge of his troublemaking and asks him if he likes basketball. Hanamichi immediately falls head over heels in love with her, blurting out a fervent affirmative. She then leads him to the gymnasium, where she asks him if he can do a slam dunk. In an attempt to impress Haruko, he makes the leap, but overshoots, instead slamming his head straight into the blackboard. When Haruko informs the basketball team's captain of Hanamichi's near-inhuman physical capabilities, he slowly finds himself drawn into the camaraderie and competition of the sport he had previously held resentment for. \[Written by MAL Rewrite\]