Slam Dunk · Episode 9: I’m Sticking with Basketball!
I’m Sticking with Basketball!
1993-12-2523 min
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.
1Birth of a Basketball Genius!?1993-10-1623 minAfter 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 immediately said he loves it although he has no idea how to play the sport. His world is filled with hope again.2Go to Hell, Basketball! Hanamichi vs. Rukawa1993-10-3023 minAfter 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, but he dismisses her and this makes Hanamichi very angry. Haruko mistakes Hanamichi for injuring Rukawa and she says that she hates Hanamichi. Hanamichi's world comes tumbling down again.3Gorilla vs. Hanamichi: The Ultimate Match1993-11-0623 minWhen 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!4Basketball Athlete Hanamichi Makes the Team1993-11-1323 minSakuragi 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.5A Spiritles Afternoon1993-11-2023 minSakuragi 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 changes his mind again.6Rukawa vs. Akagi: Battle Between the Real Deals1993-12-0423 minAkagi decides to test Rukawa's skills against his own to see if Rukawa really has the talent everyone says he does.7Hanamichi’s Debut: A Burst of Dunks1993-12-1123 minAfter 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.8Hanamichi in a Bind! The Judo Man’s Trap!1993-12-1823 minImpressed by Sakuragi's raw power and general brute force, the captain of the judo club tries to recruit him away from the Basketball team.9I’m Sticking with Basketball!1993-12-2523 minSakuragi 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.10The Simple Shot Is Tricky1994-01-0823 minAfter 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.11Secret Special Training for Love1994-01-1523 minHaving 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.12Beat Ryonan! Training the Night Before the Game!1994-01-2223 minThe 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 scout from Ryounan, and fills him in on who the REAL star is.....13Shohoku vs. Ryonan! The Fiery Captains!1994-01-2923 minSakuragi 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 who are Akagi, Yasuda, Shiozaki, Kogure and Rukawa.14Ultimate High School Level! Ryonan’s Aggressive Attack!!1994-02-0523 minSakuragi 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 42-50.15Hanamichi’s Nerve-wracking Big Moment1994-02-1223 minFinally, Sakuragi got a chance to play when Akagi was hurt while playing. Now, there is only about 9 minutes left on the clock.16Who the Hell Is He? Taoka’s Big Mistake!1994-02-1923 minWith 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.17Rebound King Hanamichi Sakuragi’s Distress!1994-02-2623 minRyonan 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.18Two Minutes Left! I’ll Take Sendo Down1994-03-0523 minSendoh 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.19Time’s Up! Final Showdown with Ryonan1994-03-1223 minAlthough 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.20Basketball Shoes1994-03-1923 minThe 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.21Super Problem Children! Hanamichi vs. Miyagi1994-03-2623 minRyota 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 realizing that Ayako and Sakuragi are together sparking jealously into his eyes which causes a problem. Will Miyagi and Sakuragi be able to coexist...22The Birth of the Ultimate Idiot Combination1994-04-1623 minIt 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.23The Last Day for the Shohoku Basketball Team1994-04-2323 minA former member of the Shohoku team returns with a major axe to grind, which spells doom for the team.24Heroes of Justice: The Arrival of Sakuragi’s Gang!1994-04-3023 minAfter 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 Sakuragi's friends appear in an unlikely fashion.25The Man Who Aimed for the National Championship1994-05-0723 minMitsui 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 basketball player, and was even on the team. Kogure then proceeds to tell the rise and downfall of Mitsui's basketball career.26The Angst of 15 Year Old Hisashi Mitsui1994-05-1423 minIt seems that Mitsui was once a great basketball player himself before High School. Though something happened during practice that changed his life forever.27I Want to Play Basketball!1994-05-2125 minMitsui`s downfall...28The Interscholastic Prelims Begin1994-05-2825 minMitsui, who changes his ways, rejoins the basketball team.29Hanamichi! Official Game Debut1994-06-1825 minAt the game against Miuradai, the key players--Hanamichi, Rukawa, Ryota, and Mitsu--are left on the bench.30The Repentent Gang’s Huge Counterattack1994-06-2525 minAs Miuradai leads 22 to 8, Shohoku finally sends its best players out to court.31●The Secret Weapon of the Formidable Miuradaimixed1994-07-0225 minRukawa`s play helps Shohoku tie the game.32●Genius Hanamichi! Killer Dunkmixed1994-07-1625 minNaito succeeds in taunting Hanamichi to get into foul trouble.33The Foul-Out King!? Hanamichi Sakuragi1994-08-0625 minShohoku is victorious in their first match.34●Gorilla Transmitted: Kill with a Look!filler1994-08-2025 minAfter fouling out two games in a row, Hanamichi`s distress has reached its peak.35●The Heated Sentiment of Menfiller1994-08-2725 minOn the day of the third game, the team is annoyed that Hanamichi and Mitsui have not yet arrived.36●A Seeded School: Enter Shoyomixed1994-09-0325 minHanamichi fouls out yet again for the third straight game.37Hanamichi: Starting for the First Time!1994-09-1025 minShohoku`s next opponent is Shoyo High School. The team`s captain, Fujima, also serves as coach.38Rukawa’s Counterattack!1994-09-1725 minShohoku realizes Shoyo`s strength. The senior Hanagata, whose glasses are his trademark, shoots a fade away jump shot and shows off his skills.39Ryota Quick as Lightning1994-09-2425 minRukawa`s mentions that "everyone`s movements are stiff," and it causes the team to regain their pace, and the team plays harder.40Rebound King: Hanamichi Sakuragi1994-10-0125 minShohoku gain on Shoyo with the help of Ryota`s plays. Along with Mitsui`s 3 point shots, the game is tied 11 to 11.41The Appearance of Shoyo Star, Fujima1994-10-0125 minShohoku escapes a bad situation with the help of Hanamichi dominating in rebounds.42The True Power of Shoyo Star, Fujima1994-10-1525 minFujima`s play on the court amazes everyone.43Mitsui, at His Limit!?1994-10-2225 minMitsui, who has been covered by Hasegawa`s tough defense, reaches his limits and he seems to be standing only on pure willpower.44Mitsui! Thunderous Three-Pointers1994-11-0525 minHasegawa had watched Mitsui play in junior high and practiced hard to exceed Mitsui.45Impending Foul-Out!?1994-11-2625 minThanks to Mitsui`s willed plays, Shohoku`s deficit goes down to 3 points.46Hanamichi, a Fiery Dunk1994-12-0325 minWith two minutes and thirty seconds left in the second half, the score is tied 60 to 60.47●A Challenge from a Rivalmixed1994-12-1025 minThe day after the game against Shoyo, Hanamichi reminisces about his first ever slam dunk.48●The Man Who Vows to Crush Kainanfiller1994-12-1725 minHanamichi`s 50th rejection was by Yoko. Yoko`s man of interest is Hanamichi`s rival, Oda in Takezono High.49●Takezonofiller1994-12-2425 minA game where everyone expects Kainan Auxiliary High to win, the game against Takezono High begins with Oda in the starting lineup.50A Challenge to the Champions1995-01-0725 minThe final four is Shohoku, Kainan, Ryonan, and Takezato.51Miscalculation!?1995-01-1425 minPreparing for the Nationals, Kainan Auxiliary High and Shohoku High start their first game of the district finals.52The Secret Weapon1995-01-2125 minIn the last 10 minutes of the first half, Kainan leads 24 to 20, and inserts a third year, Miyamasu.53Gorilla’s Injury! A Desperate Situation!?1995-01-2825 minShohoku is down by 15 in the first half.54The Younger Brother of King Kong1995-02-0425 minHanamichi is ready to fill the void as Akagi leaves the game with a foot injury.55The Man Who Controls the Game1995-02-1125 minWith one minute and thirty seconds left in the first half, Kainan leads 45 to 40.56Superstar Maki at Full Throttle1995-02-1825 minWith Rukawa`s performance, Shohoku ties the game.57Anzai’s Gamble to Win!1995-02-2525 minWith 10 minutes left in the second half, Shohoku was down 73 to 63 as Coach Anzai calls a timeout.58Die-Hard Dudes!1995-03-0425 minDown by four in the last four minutes and thirty seconds, Shohoku resorts to an all-out effort.59The Last 10 Seconds! The Final Score1995-03-1125 minIn the final 46 seconds, Kainan leads 90 to 86.60Shohoku on the Edge1995-03-1825 minThe night after the shocking loss, Akagi and the team recoveres. Ayako writes "On the Edge," and the team instill it in their mind that they can`t lose anymore.61The Revenge of the Baldhead!1995-03-2525 minTo make a clean start, Hanamichi shaves his head but is unhappy with the spectators he attracts.623 Days of Special Training1995-04-0830 minAfter losing the Kainan game, only two games remain: Takezato and Ryonan.63Battle for the Summit! Kainan vs. Ryonan1995-04-0825 minThe Ryonan and Kainan game starts. In this game, Ryonan inserts Kicchou Fukuda, who was not at the practice game against Shohoku.64Full Throttle! Kainan the Champions1995-04-1525 minWith Sendo`s performance, Ryonan leads 29 to 39 into the second half.65The Biggest Showdown! Sendo vs. Maki1995-04-2925 minUozumi objects to the referee`s call and picks up a technical.66Sendo: A Split Second Gamble!1995-05-1325 minAkagi and the team learn that Hanamichi`s quick action saved Coach Anzai`s life.67Final Battle! Shohoku vs. Ryonan1995-05-2025 minThe day of the Ryonan game finally comes.68Savior!? Hanamichi Sakuragi1995-05-2725 minRyonan scores first, but Shohoku`s Hanamichi scores right back.69Gorilla Abnormal!1995-06-0325 minThe Ryonan game continues with the score tied two to two.70Gorilla Dunk II1995-06-1025 minAfter the collision, Akagi`s performance is compromised due to his concern for his foot.71Gorilla’s Comeback Roar!1995-06-1725 minBeing thrown down by Uozumi, Hanamichi doesn`t move.72Worst Insult Ever1995-07-0125 minEyeing Hanamichi`s weak defense, Ryonan throws the ball to Fukuda who is guarded by Hanamichi.73Rukawa, Bet on the Second Half1995-07-0825 minSecond half. Sendo has realized that Rukawa is not playing as aggressive as usual.74The Most Dangerous Challenger1995-07-1525 minRukawa who was saving his energy in the first half explodes in the second half.75Great Play1995-07-2225 minIn the second half, Rukawa continues to play perfectly against Sendo in a back-and-forth game.76Victory Premonition1995-08-0525 minLast ten minutes of the second half. Hanamichi who took out Uozumi shows off his ability.77All of You Are Strong1995-08-1225 minLess than nine minutes left, Shohoku leads 53 to 46.78Revival! Fired Up Captain, Jun Uozumi1995-08-1925 minRyonan is on the brink of losing. Sendo`s exhaustion has peaked and they are in a desperate situation.79Blue Wave! Ryonan’s Counterattack1995-08-2625 minWith Uozumi`s intense focus, Shohoku`s one-sided game gradually changes.80Shohoku’s Negative Attributes1995-09-0225 minShohoku is wielded by Ryonan`s pressure.81Sendo on Fire! Shohoku’s Collapse!!1995-09-2325 minIn the last three minutes and 18 seconds, with Sendo reverting back to his old self as "Scoring Machine", Ryonan catches up to make it 58 to 65.82Super Amateur, Hanamichi in His Element1995-10-2125 minIn the last two minutes and 18 seconds, Shohoku has a two point lead.83Assistant Captain Four Eyes` Tenacity1995-10-2825 minWith Hanamichi`s performance, the momentum changes again.84Victory or Defeat1995-11-0425 minWith less than a minute, Kogure`s three-pointer gives Shohoku a four-point lead with the score 68 to 64.85●A New Challengefiller1995-11-1125 minWhole Shohoku High School is making some noise after the basketball team`s achievements of run-ups in the district tournament and entry to the Nationals.86●Rukawa’s Ambitionfiller1995-11-1825 minHikoichi`s big sister and reporter, Yayoi Aida`s report on Sendo is nixed by the chief editor.87Japan’s Number One High School Player1995-11-2525 minHanamichi who bumps into Maki and Nobunaga of Kainan decides to follow them to Nagoya to check out the "Star of Aichi".88A Land of Basketball1995-12-0225 minKogure felt malaise from Rukawa, which is due to Rukawa`s wanting to go to America.89Unstoppable Intensity! Rukawa1995-12-0925 minAll the schools who are entering the Nationals have been decided.90●Shohoku’s True Star!mixed1995-12-1625 minThe intensity in Rukawa and Mitsui`s one-on-one is increasing.91The Nationals at Risk1995-12-2325 minThe Shohoku basketball team encounters an unexpected crisis.92●Male Friendship!? Sakuragi’s Gangfiller1996-01-1325 minTo be able to cheer Hanamichi on at the game, Yohei and his friends get part-time jobs to pay for travel expenses to Hiroshima.93A 20,000 Shot Challenge1996-01-2025 minFinally, the intense training camp has started.94Fierce Battle at Shizuoka!1996-01-2725 minWhile Hanamichi is practicing his 20,000 jump shots, Akagi and the team have a practice game in Shizuoka.95●Hanamichi’s Hottest Day of His Lifefiller1996-02-0325 minWhile Hanamichi works hard on his 20,000 jumps jump shot training, Haruko invites him to the festival for a change of pace.96Basketball Shoes II1996-02-1025 minThe final day of training camp. Hanamichi finally makes his final jump shot to end his 20,000 jump shot training.97●The Passionate Heart, Uozumi Once Again!filler1996-02-1725 minHanamichi annoyingly suggests a practice game to show off the results of his special training to Akagi and the rest of the team.98●Intense Battle Begins!filler1996-02-2425 minThe Shoyo and Ryonan mixed team consists of Fujima, Hanagata, and Hasegawa from Shoyo along with Uozumi and Ikegami from Ryonan.99●Shohoku in Trouble!filler1996-03-0225 minWhen Sendo joins the mixed team, they establishes chemistry, making crisp passes, and continuous dramatic combinations.100●Man of Miracles, Hanamichi Sakuragi!filler1996-03-0925 minShohoku`s scrimmage with the mixed team.101●
Slam Dunk★ 83%Synopsis
Hanamichi Sakuragi, an entering Shohoku high school freshman holds a record for being rejected by 50 girls during middle school. His nearly 2 meters height and bright red hair causes most students to write him off as a delinquent. One day, a girl named Haruko Akagi approaches Hanamichi without any fear. When she asks Hanamichi: "do you like basketball?" Hanamichi falls head over heels for the girl of his dreams. Without missing a beat, Hanamichi tells her he loves basketball, and the two head to the gymnasium where Hanamichi learns about the slam dunk. He also learns of Rukawa, one of the country’s top basketball prospects, also a freshman at Shohoku. (Source: Funimation)
Characters & Voice Actors
Ryouta MiyagiMain
Yoku ShioyaJP
Kaede RukawaMain
Hikaru MidorikawaJP
Hanamichi SakuragiMain
Takeshi KusaoJP
Hisashi MitsuiMain
Ryoutarou OkiayuJP
Takenori AkagiMain
Kiyoyuki YanadaJP
Kiyota NobunagaSupporting
Toshiyuki MorikawaJP
Soichiro JinSupporting
Nobutoshi KannaJP
Kiminobu KogureSupporting
Hideyuki TanakaJP
Hiroshi MorishigeSupporting
Hideo IshikawaJP
Tetsuya NaitouSupporting
Kouzou ShioyaJP
Tatsuhiko AotaSupporting
Hideyuki UmezuJP
Doctor T.Supporting
Yoku ShioyaJP
Staff
Takehiko InoueOriginal Creator
Mamoru HosodaKey Animation (eps 29, 70)
Yoshiyuki SugaScript (eps 1, 2, 5, 6, 8, 9, 12-16, 20-28, 34, 36-41, 47-58, 67-70, 73-75, 79-81, 85-87, 91, 93-95, 97-100)
Nobutaka NishizawaAssistant Director
Nobutaka NishizawaEpisode Director (eps 1, 11)
Nobutaka NishizawaChief Animation Director
Nobutaka NishizawaStoryboard (eps 1, 11, 50)
Takahiro KagamiAnimation Director
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