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Slam Dunk

Synopsis: Hanamichi Sakuragi, infamous for his temperament, massive height, and red-red hair, enroll in Shohoku High, hoping to finally get a girlfriend and break his record of being rejected 50 consecutive times in high school. His notoriety precedes him, however, leading him to be avoided by most students. Soon, after certain events, Hanamichi gets two unshakable thoughts: "I hate basketball" and "I desperately need a girlfriend."

One day, a girl named Haruko Akagi approaches him without any knowledge of his troubleshooting and asks if he likes basketball. Hanamichi immediately falls in love with heels with her, letting out a fervent affirmative. She then takes him to the gym, where he asks if he can do a Slam Dunk. In an attempt to impress Haruko, he jumps, but goes beyond, hitting his head straight in the board -black. When Haruko informs the captain of the almost inhuman physical capabilities basketball team of Hanamichi, he slowly finds himself attracted to the camaraderie and the competition of the sport he had already resentful.

Table of Content
- Information
- Trailer/OP
- Curiosities
- Manga and Products
- Characters
- Summary
- FAQ
- Games, OVAs, Movies
- Meaning
- Related
- FAQ

Information

See below all important information about the anime: Slam Dunk

Anime Names

  • Anime Name: Slam Dunk
  • Anime Name in Japanese: スラムダンク
  • Anime Name in English: Slam Dunk
  • Other names: SD

Production information

  • Producers: TV Asahi, Animax
  • Licensors: Flatiron Film Company, Geneon Entertainment USA
  • Studios: Toei Animation

Anime Information

  • Type: TV
  • Episodes: 101
  • Date: October 16, 1993 - March. 23, 1996
  • Genres: sports
  • Subjects: School, sports
  • Target: Shounen

Anime Reviews

  • note: 8.541
  • Popularity: 121940

Video Trailer/Opening

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  • Name: Slam Dunk Trailer/OP
  • Cover: https://skdesu.com/animage/86890.jpg
  • Date: 2023-06-29T07:23:17-03:00

    • Curiosities

    Below is the main curiosities of the anime "Slam Dunk": 

    • Manga author Takehiko Inoue was a high school basketball player and used his own experiences to create the story.
    • The main character, Hanamichi Sakuragi, was inspired by an American basketball player named Dennis Rodman.
    • The anime was a big hit in Japan and led to an increase in basketball popularity in the country.
    • The name "Slam Dunk" is a reference to the basketball play in which a player jumps and buries the ball in the basket.
    • The anime was shown in Brazil in the 1990s and became very popular among anime and sports fans.
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    Manga and Products from Slam Dunk

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    Main Characters

    Below is the main characters of: "Slam Dunk"With your voice actors and a brief description of the character: 

    • Hanamichi Sakuragi (Marcelo Campos) - A delinquent who falls in love with basketball and joins the school team.
    • Kaede Rukawa (Fábio Lucindo) - A talented and arrogant player who becomes Sakuragi's rival.
    • Takenori Akagi (Cassius Romero) - The school's basketball team captain and a skilled player.
    • HISASHI MITSUI (Alfredo Rollo) - A former basketball player who returns to the school team and becomes one of the main players.
    • Ryota Miyagi (Márcio Araújo) - A fast and agile player who becomes friends with Sakuragi.
    • Kiminobu Kogure (Wellington Lima) - An experienced player who helps training the school team.
    • TETSUUO ISHII (Nestor Chiesse) - A tall and strong player who joins the school team.
    • Mitsuyoshi Anzai (Carlos Silveira) - The school basketball coach of the school that helps turn Sakuragi into a skilled player.

    Summary and events

    1. Hanamichi Sakuragi is rejected by 50 girls and decides to enter the Shohoku College basketball team to impress a girl.
    2. Sakuragi meets the team captain, Takenori Akagi, and runner-up Ryota Miyagi.
    3. Sakuragi falls in love with Haruko Akagi's younger sister.
    4. Coach Anzai puts Sakuragi as a reserve on the team.
    5. Sakuragi begins to train hard to improve his basketball skills.
    6. The Shohoku team faces Ryonan's team, led by the talented player Akira Sugah.
    7. Shohoku loses to Ryonan, but Sakuragi shows his skill in the game.
    8. Sakuragi and Miyagi are challenged by two players from Kainan, Rukawa and Mitsui team.
    9. Sakuragi and Miyagi win Rukawa and Mitsui in a match of 2 against
    10. Shohoku faces Kainan in the national tournament and Sakuragi gets hurt during the game.
    11. Shohoku loses to Kainan, but Sakuragi is praised for his determination and effort.
    12. Sakuragi and Haruko finally confess their feelings for each other.

    What happens in the end?

    Below we have a summary of what happens at the end of the anime Slam DunkWe have placed a Spoiler alert, just click below to display the content of the end of the work.

    Slam Dunk's manga has a complete ending. In the end, the Shohoku basketball team faces the Sannoh team in the national championship. After an intense match, Shohoku loses on a point, but Hanamichi Sakuragi, the protagonist, gains the respect of his rival, Takenori Akagi, and says goodbye to basketball with the feeling of doing his best. In addition, the manga shows an epilogue that shows what happened to the characters after the championship.

    Games, Movies, OVAs and Specials

    See below the list of games available for different platforms related to anime: Slam Dunk

    • Slam Dunk (Super Nintendo)
    • Slam Dunk: Yonkyo Taiketsu!! (Game Boy)
    • Slam Dunk 2: IH Yosen Kanzenban!! (Game Boy)

    See below a list of OVAs, Specials, and Movies related to anime: Slam Dunk

    • Slam Dunk: Shohoku Saidai no Kiki! Moero Sakuragi Hanamichi
    • Slam Dunk: Zenkoku Seiha Da! - Sakuragi Hanamichi
    • Slam Dunk: Hoero Basketman Tamashii! Hanamichi to Rukawa no Atsuki Natsu

    The list may not contain all games, movies, OVAs, or specials. The work may also have not received any extras or be unavailable.

    Meaning of Slam Dunk

    Let's look at the translation of each word and explanation of the anime's name: 

    スラムダンク
    • スラム (Suramu) - significa "slam" em inglês
    • ダンク (Danku) - significa "dunk" em inglês
    The name of the anime "スラムダンク" (Suramu Danku) translates as "Slam Dunk" in English. The anime is based on the manga of the same name, written and illustrated by Takehiko Inoue. The story follows Hanamichi Sakuragi, a delinquent who joins the Shohoku College basketball team to impress a girl. The anime is known for its intense action, with exciting scenes of basketball games, as well as exploring topics such as friendship, overcoming and personal growth. "Slam Dunk" is considered one of the best sports anime of all time and had a great impact on basketball popularization in Japan.

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    FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

    Slam Dunk has a total of 101 episodes. This number may not represent all seasons.
    You can watch the anime Slam Dunk on Crunchyroll, Netflix, or any other streaming site where the work is available. Availability will depend on your current location.
    The decision to produce new seasons of the anime Slam Dunk usually depends on various factors, such as DVD/Blu-ray sales, merchandise, popularity of the original material. This information can be found throughout the page. The anime's popularity reached on "MyAnimeList" the following number of members: 121940