S01E0123:271. The Birth of a Genius Basketman?!?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…Episodes — Season 1
Season pageS01E0123:271. The Birth of a Genius Basketman?!?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…
S01E0223:012. Die 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…
S01E0323:393. Gorilla vs. Hanamichi! Big Showdown!When 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!
S01E0423:324. Basketball Man Hanamichi Joins 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…
S01E0523:305. A Gutless 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…
S01E0623:406. Rukawa vs. Akagi. The Real Showdown!Akagi decides to test Rukawa's skills against his own to see if Rukawa really has the talent everyone says he does.
S01E0723:027. Hanamichi's Debut! Dunk AttackAfter 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…
S01E0823:198. Hanamichi's Crisis! The Judo Man's SnareImpressed by Sakuragi's raw power and general brute force, the captain of the judo club tries to recruit him away from the Basketball team.
S01E0923:539. I Will Play 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.
S01E1023:1610. The 'Beginner's Shot' ....Is Hard!After 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…
S01E1123:5811. Special Secret Love Training for Two!?Having 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…
S01E1223:3612. Beat Ryonan! Hard Training Before the Decisive GameThe night before their game with Ryounan, Akagi decides to try and teach Sakuragi basic defense, starting with rebounding. Learning quickly, Sakuragi impresses Akagi…
S01E1323:5013. Shohoku vs Ryonan the Fired Up Captain!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…
S01E1423:4114. Super Basketball Match! Ryonan's Attack of Angry WavesSakuragi 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…
S01E1523:5115. Hanamichi's Nervous Big StartFinally, Sakuragi got a chance to play when Akagi was hurt while playing. Now, there is only about 9 minutes left on the clock.
S01E1623:2916. Who Is This Guy?! Taoka's MiscalculationWith 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…
S01E1723:0317. Rebound King. Hanamichi Sakuragi's AgonyRyonan 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…
S01E1823:1818. The Last Two Minutes! I'm Taking Sendo Down!Sendoh 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.
S01E1923:0819. Time Up! The Ryonan Game Is OverAlthough 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.
S01E2023:1920. Basketball 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.
S01E2123:0521. Super Problems! 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…
S01E2223:3122. The Fool with the Worst Record, A Combination is BornIt 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.
S01E2323:4923. Shohoku Basketball Team's Last DayA former member of the Shohoku team returns with a major axe to grind, which spells doom for the team.
S01E2423:4624. The Allies of Justice, Sakuragi's Army VisitsAfter 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…
S01E2523:1625. The Guy Who Wanted to Conquer the WorldMitsui and Tetsuo were defeated, but Mitsui still continued to fight. Though when Akagi enters, the atmosphere becomes dense. Akagi slaps Mitsui around. Kogure then…
S01E2623:1826. Mitsui's Peak, Trouble at 15It seems that Mitsui was once a great basketball player himself before High School. Though something happened during practice that changed his life forever.
S01E2723:5627. I 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…
S01E2823:2128. The Beginning of Interhigh PreliminariesThe tournament is finally making its approach. Sakuragi is anxious to play against Sendo again, but Shohoku will have to deal with Miuradai first.
S01E2923:1929. Hanamichi! Pennant Race 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…
S01E3023:2230. The Introspective Army's Big 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…
S01E3123:2431. Formidable Enemy Miuradai's Secret WeaponMiuradai revealed a secret weapon of theirs that'll help them try and overcome Shohoku, and that's the ox Nato.
S01E3223:4232. Genius Hanamichi! Certain Death 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…
S01E3323:0033. Walkout King!? Sakuragi's RighteousnessShohoku'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…
S01E3423:3934. Gorilla's Initiation, Kill with Your Eyes!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…
S01E3523:1735. Hot Blooded GuysMitsui 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…
S01E3623:5136. A Well 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…
S01E3723:2137. Hanamichi's First StartAnzai-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.
S01E3823:5638. Rukawa's Counterattack!With the the Shohoku offense stalled by Shoyo's defense, Rukawa takes it upon himself to lead the offensive charge.
S01E3923:5839. Lightning Flash Ryota!With 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.
S01E4023:4140. Hanamichi the Genius shows off!With 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…
S01E4123:4741. Shoyo Coach Enters the CourtDriven hard by by Rukawa's offense and Sakuragi's rebounding, Fujima comes off the bench to lead his team to victory.
S01E4223:3742. Shoyo Ace Fujima's Real AbilityFujima 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…
S01E4323:1943. Has Mitsui Reached 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…
S01E4423:1244. Mitsui! Stormy 3 PointsMitsui, 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…
S01E4523:5445. Imminent Walkout!? Hanamichi's PinchWhile 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…
S01E4623:5246. Hanamichi, Hot 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…
S01E4723:0247. 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…
S01E4823:3148. The Guy Who Pledged to Defeat 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…
S01E4923:2549. Takezono, Last FightThe 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…
S01E5023:0850. Challenge to the King
S01E5123:1051. Outside Accounts!? Hanamichi at His Best!The match between Shohoku and Kainan has been tight and intense all the way through, but it was Sakuragi who stood out the most with his cocky attitude and amazing…
S01E5223:2452. Sakuragi's Confinement's Secret WeaponTakato seemed to have devised the perfect plan to counter-attack against Sakuragi, which is sending in the extremely small and weak Miyamasu. In an unbelievable turn…
S01E5323:1853. The Gorilla's Injury! Desperate Situation!?Shohoku isn't about to let their chances slip away against Kainan, however, things quickly changed when Akagi injured his ankle, forcing Sakuragi to take over his spot…
S01E5423:0154. King Kong, Younger BrotherSakuragi did a pretty good job of filling in for Akagi, though it was Rukawa who pushed Shohoku into a fierce comeback against Kainan. He single handedly brought Shohoku…
S01E5523:3155. The One that Dominates the GameRukawa's strong performance made it seem like Shohoku has a chance of winning, but what got everyone's attention was when Akagi came back from the locker room.
S01E5623:2956. Ace Shepherd, Full ThrottleAkagi coming back in for Shohoku seemed like they would be in great position to win, but Maki displayed to everyone why he's the best player in the region, giving Jin a…
S01E5723:4357. Anzai, Bet on Victory!Anzai formulated a plan to destroy Kainan's formidable backcourt combo of Jin and Maki by playing zone defense, and their offense started crumbling. Sakuragi, when…
S01E5823:5858. Stubborn Guys!Shohoku and Kainan refuse to give up on each other with the match going back and forth like a see saw.
S01E5923:5259. Last 10 Seconds! A Perfect ConclusionThe last ten seconds of the game are approaching, and Shohoku is only down by four. The one who'll decide this match will be Sakuragi.
S01E6023:4760. To relieve guilt: Shave Head ?!Sakuragi is in an emotional hangover after the events of the previous match, so in order to come to himself, he decides to change his appearance.
S01E6123:0161. Baldy attacks back!Sakuragi's new haircut was the news of the school the next day. During practice, he decided to work twice as hard in order to prevent another mistake like that happening…
S01E6223:5162. Three-day super trainingAkagi really wants Sakuragi to become part of their offense, so he trains him for three days straight on his shooting. To his surprise, Sakuragi was pretty enthusiastic…
S01E6323:4163. Ryonan's genius planThe anticipated match up between two of the best teams in the region commences. One of the biggest surprises was how Sendoh was handling point guard duties, and was…
S01E6423:3464. Kainan rebounds!Sendoh is the entire pillar that's pushing his team forward right now, but the tables turn when Uozumo decides to argue a call from the referee.
S01E6523:0065. The strongest rivalDue to Uozumi being fouled out, and Fukuda being a terrible defensive player, Sendoh was forced to carry Ryonan on his shoulders all by himself. Though for Shohoku…
S01E6623:4266. Sendoh's schemeShohoku's representatives rush to Anzai's aid, and are surprised at how efficiently Sakuragi acquired a doctor. Meanwhile, Kainan was too strong for Ryonan and Sendoh to…
S01E6723:2467. The final battle!One of the more exciting matches in the tournament is about to start, as it's Ryonan vs. Shohoku. Though people have already been speculating Shohoku's chances of a…
S01E6823:0568. Sakuragi Hanamichi comes to rescue!Due to Fukuda's terrible defense and Sakuragi's equally atrocious offense, Taoka thought it'd be a harmless idea to match Fukuda up with him. However, it seems that the…
S01E6923:1569. Gorilla goes astraySomething appears to be wrong with Akagi; after getting knocked down by Uozumi, he started playing horribly. Kogure was forced to call a timeout in order to straighten…
S01E7023:0670. King Kong number two!In order to make Akagi come back to his senses, Sakuragi pulls off his cocky routine that more than motivates him back into playing normally.
S01E7123:3671. Gorilla revives!It seems that things are back to normal psychologically for Shohoku as Sakuragi wasn't as raged as expected by his friends, and Akagi finally solved some internal…
S01E7223:4672. The greatest shame of one's lifeRyonan's offense was concentrated around Fukuda, who has been constantly defeating Sakuragi. He was forced to sit out, sulking to himself of being beaten fair and…
S01E7323:3673. Rukawa Kaede, gambling on the 2nd halfEveryone was confused on Rukawa's performance so far, scoring only two points. Though it became apparent in the second half; he saved up his energy for the second half…
S01E7423:1574. The most dangerous challenger!With Rukawa and Sendoh at full strength against each other, they've both carried their teams, advancing point by point in hopes of defeating one another.
S01E7523:4975. Peak performanceSendoh and Rukawa continue to push against each other in the second half, but the highlight of it so far is Uozumi being forced to sit out with four fouls.
S01E7623:2776. The feeling of victoryUozumi gets a flashback of Coach Taoka's promise of bringing him to the national scene, but that promise is looking a little fuzzy with Shohoku dominating.
S01E7723:0177. You guys are strong!Uozumi has to sit out due to his fouls, which causes Akagi to dominate the paint and score easy baskets.
S01E7823:2878. Uozumi RevivesCoach Taoka's patience ran dry as he subbed Uozumi back in to help shoulder some of Sendoh's responsibilities on the court.
S01E7923:4279. Blue waves - Ryonan attacks back!The shift of momentum started turning into Ryonan's favour as soon as Uozumi came back with four fouls, making defensive stops and scoring points.
S01E8023:1780. Shohoku's problemsCoach Taoka exploited Shohoku's foul trouble problem, and made good use of it. Shohoku will continue to be in the hot seat if this continues.
S01E8123:4381. Sendoh attacks! Shohoku losesSendoh's strong offensive play continues to push Ryonan closer to Shohoku, and their defensive stops aren't allowing Shohoku to score any points.
S01E8223:2182. Amateur Sakuragi Hanamichi shows off!Mitsui collapsed due to exhaustion, and while his lost presence was dire for Shohoku, they remained formidable behind Sakuragi's strong play.
S01E8323:4783. Kogure's determinationKogure spotted up for a 3 pointer. During the ball's journey there to the net, Kogure gets flashbackes of the basketball trials he faced to get to the position he's…
S01E8423:4884. Win or LoseKogure's 3 pointer put Shohoku up, but Sendoh wouldn't let his team get defeated so easily.
S01E8523:4685. New Challenge: the national championship!Expectedly, the Shohoku basketball team is all the talk at Shohoku school, and everyone won't leave them alone, especially the school's news reporter Mari.
S01E8623:4886. Rukawa Kaede's AmbitionHikiochi's sister desperately wants to interview Sendoh, but when doing so, eavesdropped on the announcement of Uozumi and Ikegami's retirement.
S01E8723:3887. Japan's number basketball playerSakuragi goes with Maki to scout out some teams who'll also be heading into the national tournament. One freshman center instantly caught their attention.
S01E8823:1588. The basketball kingdom - United States of AmericaRukawa pleads to Anzai about his decision to play in America, though he rejects the idea. Rukawa is told the emotional story of Yazawa, a person like him who flew over…
S01E8923:4189. Rukawa Kaede's spiritUnderstanding Anzai's words, Rukawa immediately makes it his goal to become the best player in Japan, even taking it at a higher level during practice against his own…
S01E9023:0090. Shohoku's real aceIt's a battle between Mitsui and Rukawa to see who the real ace is for Shohoku.
S01E9123:1891. The sudden barrier to the nationalsIt seems that some of Shohoku's players have more things to worry about other than the fearful opponents at the nationals. Their marks have been poor, and if they don't…
S01E9223:0092. Guys - Sakuragi GangThe Sakuragi gang look for jobs in order to collect money to afford train tickets to the national games.
S01E9323:3493. Going toward 20000 shootsAnzai decides to incorporate Sakuragi into the Shohoku offense, making him go through rigorous shooting training.
S01E9423:4994. Shohoku vs. JouseiSakuragi continues his shooting practice while his team is off at Josei, battling equally with the former eight ranked team without Sakuragi's rebounding prowess.
S01E9523:3995. The day when Sakuragi's fired up!Haruka decides to reward Sakuragi for his hard practicing by taking him to the festival. Sakuragi sees this as an opportunity to try and get with her, but the process…
S01E9623:1396. Basketball Shoes Part IISakuragi has been working hard for the past months to improve his basketball skills, but as a result, his shoes have torn. He visits none other than the man that gave…
S01E9723:1197. Mixed Feelings, Uozumi returnsWhen a couple of Shoyo players decided to give their goodlucks to Shohoku, Sakuragi comes up with a suggestion; a game against Shoyo and Ryonan!
S01E9823:2298. Shohoku vs. Shoyo/RyonanRukawa garnered all the attention with his strong start to the game, but it was Sendoh who soon stole that spotlight when he entered the gym in his fishing clothes.
S01E9923:5299. Facing the strongest team, Shohoku in danger!The combination team has become even more formidable by adding Sendoh and Fukuda to their lineup, and while Sakuragi is still struggling, Shohoku retains the lead.
S01E10023:44100. The one who brought forth a miracle - Sakuragi!Fujima starts passing more and shooting less 3 pointers, giving hims teammates more open looks and easy opportunities to score. But is it enough to overcome Shohoku?
S01E10123:46101. SLAM DUNK!The battle between the combo team and Shohoku has reached its climax, and the one deciding its conclusion is Sakuragi with a Slam Dunk. Though Shohoku has more important…Where to stream Slam Dunk
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Slam Dunk synopsis
Sakuragi Hanamichi is a junior high punk used to getting into fights and being rejected by girls but upon entering high school he meets the girl of his dreams, Haruko Akagi. He will do anything in order to win her heart including joining the school basketball team that is aiming to conquer the nation lead by Haruko's brother. The problem is that Sakuragi has never played basketball before and a freshman sensation is stealing the spotlight and Haruko's affection from him.
Slam Dunk cast
Takeshi KusaoHanamichi Sakuragi (voice) · 101 ep.
Hikaru MidorikawaKaede Rukawa (voice) · 101 ep.
Kiyoyuki YanadaTakenori Akagi (voice) · 101 ep.
Yoku ShioyaRyota Miyagi (voice) · 101 ep.
Ryotaro OkiayuHisashi Mitsui (voice) · 101 ep.
Akiko HiramatsuHaruko Akagi (voice) · 101 ep.
Eriko HaraAyako (voice) · 101 ep.
Hideyuki TanakaKiminobu Kogure (voice) · 101 ep.
Hisao EgawaShin'ichi Maki (voice) · 101 ep.
Hochu OtsukaAkira Sendo (voice) · 101 ep.
Tomomichi NishimuraAnzai (voice) · 101 ep.
Toshiyuki MorikawaYohei Mito (voice) / Kiyota Nobunaga (voice) · 101 ep.
Yukimasa KishinoJun Uozumi (voice) · 101 ep.
Kozo ShioyaNozomi Takamiya (voice) · 101 ep.
Yûji MikimotoChuichirou Noma (voice) · 101 ep.
Nobutoshi CannaYuuji Ookusu (voice) · 101 ep.Slam Dunk trailer
About the series Slam Dunk
Slam Dunk is a series (animation and comedy), airing on tv asahi since 1993. It has 1 season and 101 episodes of about 23 minutes each. The series ended on March 23, 1996. Cast members include Takeshi Kusao, Hikaru Midorikawa and Kiyoyuki Yanada. It is rated 8.7/10 by 989 TMDB users.
Frequently asked questions about Slam Dunk
Where to watch Slam Dunk online?
In the United States, Slam Dunk is available with a subscription on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads, to buy on Amazon Video (source: JustWatch via TMDB, offers subject to change). Each episode has its own page with this information.
How many seasons of Slam Dunk are there?
Slam Dunk has 1 season for a total of 101 episodes.
Has Slam Dunk ended?
Yes, the series has ended: the last episode aired on March 23, 1996.
Who stars in Slam Dunk?
The lead actors are Takeshi Kusao (Hanamichi Sakuragi (voice)), Hikaru Midorikawa (Kaede Rukawa (voice)), Kiyoyuki Yanada (Takenori Akagi (voice)), Yoku Shioya (Ryota Miyagi (voice)), Ryotaro Okiayu (Hisashi Mitsui (voice)).
