The Best Episodes Directed By Masayuki Akehi

Episode Rankings

1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   9.4/10(5 votes)

   #1 - Last 10 Seconds! A Perfect Conclusion

   S1:E593/11/1995

   The 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.

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   8.2/10(4 votes)

   #2 - Mixed Feelings, Uozumi returns

   S1:E972/17/1996

   When a couple of Shoyo players decided to give their goodlucks to Shohoku, Sakuragi comes up with a suggestion; a game against Shoyo and Ryonan!

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3. 

   8.0/10(5 votes)

   #3 - King Kong number two!

   S1:E706/10/1995

   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.

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4. 

   7.3/10(6 votes)

   #4 - Die Basketball! Hanamichi vs. Rukawa

   S1:E210/30/1993

   After 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.

   Director:Masayuki Akehi

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5. 

   6.8/10(6 votes)

   #5 - A Well Seeded School, Enter Shoyo

   S1:E369/3/1994

   Sakuragi 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 powerhouse team like Shoyo, who's the second ranking team in the tournament.

   Director:Masayuki Akehi

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