Synopsis
Hanamichi Sakuragi, infamous for his 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 ways 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]
Episodes
- 26 Mitsui's Peak, Trouble at 15 三井寿15歳の悩み 14 May 1994
- 25 The Guy Who Wanted to Conquer the World 全国制覇をめざした男 7 May 1994
- 24 The Allies of Justice, Sakuragi Squad Arrives! 正義の味方・桜木軍団参上! 30 Apr 1994
- 23 Shohoku Basketball Team's Last Day 湘北バスケ部最後の日 23 Apr 1994
- 22 The Fool with the Worst Record, A Combination Is Born 史上最悪どあほうコンビ誕生 16 Apr 1994
- 21 Super Trouble Makers Hanamichi vs Miyagi スーパー問題児! 花道VS宮城 26 Mar 1994
- 20 Basketball Shoes バスケットシューズ 19 Mar 1994
- 19 Time's Up! The Decisive Battle with Ryonan タイムアップ! 決着陵南戦 12 Mar 1994
- 18 Last 2 Minutes! I'll Be the One to Defeat Sendo ラスト2分! 仙道は俺が倒す 5 Mar 1994
- 17 The Rebound King Sakuragi Hanamichi's Distress リバウンド王 桜木花道の苦悩 26 Feb 1994
- 16 What's With This Guy?! Taoka's Miscalculation なんだコイツは!? 田岡の誤算 19 Feb 1994
- 15 Hanamichi's Nerve-Wracking Step Into the Spotlight 花道キンチョーの晴れ舞台! 12 Feb 1994
- 14 Super Basketball Match With Ryonan 超高校級! 陵南ドトウの攻撃 5 Feb 1994
- 13 Shohoku vs Ryonan. The Secret Weapon 湘北vs陵南 燃える主将(キャプテン)！ 29 Jan 1994
- 12 Beat Ryonan! Tough Rules the Night before the Game 倒せ陵南! 決戦前夜の猛特訓 22 Jan 1994
- 11 Our Love's Special Secret Training 二人だけの愛の秘密特訓!? 15 Jan 1994
- 10 The Commoner's Shoot Is Difficult 庶民のシュートはむずかしい 8 Jan 1994
- 9 I'm Going to Play Basketball オレはバスケットをやる! 25 Dec 1993
- 8 Hanamichi's Crisis! The Judo-man's Trap 花道ピンチ! 柔道男の罠 18 Dec 1993
- 7 Hanamichi Debut!! Dunk Explosion! 花道デビュー! ダンクさく裂 11 Dec 1993
- 6 Rukawa vs. Akagi. The Real Showdown 流川VS赤木・本物対決! 4 Dec 1993
- 5 A Gutless Afternoon 根性なしの午後 20 Nov 1993
- 4 Basket Man Hanamichi Joins the Team バスケットマン花道入部! 13 Nov 1993
- 3 Gorilla vs. Hanamichi! Big Showdown!! ゴリラVS花道! 究極の対決!! 6 Nov 1993