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Season 1
7.9/10313 votesThe Birth of a Genius Basketman?!?
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 10/16/1993
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 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.
Director: Nobutaka Nishizawa
Writer: Yoshiyuki Suga
7.7/10267 votesDie Basketball! Hanamichi vs. Rukawa
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 10/30/1993
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
Writer: Unknown
8.3/10305 votesGorilla vs. Hanamichi! Big Showdown!
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 11/6/1993
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!
Director: Junji Shimizu
Writer: Unknown
7.6/10211 votesBasketball Man Hanamichi Joins the Team
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 11/13/1993
Sakuragi 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.
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
7.3/10197 votesA Gutless Afternoon
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 11/20/1993
Sakuragi 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.
Director: Hiromichi Matano
Writer: Yoshiyuki Suga
7.7/10195 votesHanamichi's Debut! Dunk Attack
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 12/11/1993
After 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.
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
7.5/10166 votes
7.3/10158 votesSpecial Secret Love Training for Two!?
Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 1/15/1994
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 extra help from an unlikely source: Haruko.
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
7.5/10173 votesBeat Ryonan! Hard Training Before the Decisive Game
Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 1/22/1994
The 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.....
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
7.6/10155 votesShohoku vs Ryonan the Fired Up Captain!
Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 1/29/1994
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 room, Anzai finally announces the starting five players who are Akagi, Yasuda, Shiozaki, Kogure and Rukawa.
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
7.9/10177 votesSuper Basketball Match! Ryonan's Attack of Angry Waves
Season 1 Episode 14 - Aired 2/5/1994
Sakuragi 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.
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
8.0/10149 votes
7.7/10129 votesSuper Problems! Hanamichi vs. Miyagi
Season 1 Episode 21 - Aired 3/26/1994
Ryota 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...
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
8.4/10252 votesThe Allies of Justice, Sakuragi's Army Visits
Season 1 Episode 24 - Aired 4/30/1994
After 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.
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
8.1/10230 votesThe Guy Who Wanted to Conquer the World
Season 1 Episode 25 - Aired 5/7/1994
Mitsui 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.
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
8.3/10217 votesI Want to Play Basketball!
Season 1 Episode 27 - Aired 5/21/1994
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, his feelings for the sport are growing stronger once again.
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
7.6/10115 votes
7.9/10117 votesThe Introspective Army's Big Counterattack
Season 1 Episode 30 - Aired 6/25/1994
With 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 him two shots at the freethrow line. Though things were tough for him, as nervousness broke his concentration, and his imagination started running wild.
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
7.8/10142 votes
7.8/10163 votesWalkout King!? Sakuragi's Righteousness
Season 1 Episode 33 - Aired 8/6/1994
Shohoku'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 pointless fouls. He starts to realize that he might not be so great after all.
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
8.0/10113 votesGorilla's Initiation, Kill with Your Eyes!
Season 1 Episode 34 - Aired 8/20/1994
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 advice... instill his opponents with fear using his eyes. Sakuragi takes this too literally, with predictable results.
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
8.0/10206 votes
8.0/10211 votesA Well Seeded School, Enter Shoyo
Season 1 Episode 36 - Aired 9/3/1994
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: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
8.2/10158 votesHanamichi the Genius shows off!
Season 1 Episode 40 - Aired 10/1/1994
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 made a good decision in trusting his star center, for Shoyo pulled away from Shohoku again, creating another 10 point deficit.
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
8.0/10102 votesShoyo Ace Fujima's Real Ability
Season 1 Episode 42 - Aired 10/15/1994
Fujima 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. Will Kogure be able to take his place?
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
8.3/10159 votesHas Mitsui Reached His Limit!?
Season 1 Episode 43 - Aired 10/22/1994
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 and he's gone. Is this the end for Shohoku?
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
8.5/10192 votes
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9.2/10280 votesHanamichi, Hot Dunk
Season 1 Episode 46 - Aired 12/3/1994
Thanks 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 Shoyo players as he was going for the dunk. It seems like Sakuragi's long desire to perform a slam dunk will be fulfilled.
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
7.9/10131 votesChallenge from a Rival
Season 1 Episode 47 - Aired 12/10/1994
Shohoku 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 same junior high as him, is going to be facing Kainan. They're also hoping to pull off an upset victory like Shohoku has.
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
8.2/10141 votesThe Guy Who Pledged to Defeat Kainan
Season 1 Episode 48 - Aired 12/17/1994
Sakuragi 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 his delinquent looks as someone who came to beat up Oda in order to Sabotage Takezono's chances of beating Kainan.
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
8.1/10142 votesTakezono, Last Fight
Season 1 Episode 49 - Aired 12/24/1994
The 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 wasn't Takezono's only problem; Oda's injury remains ignorant to everyone but Yohko and Sakuragi, and it's clearly affecting his ability to play.
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
8.5/102 votesOutside Accounts!? Hanamichi at His Best!
Season 1 Episode 51 - Aired 1/14/1995
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 athleticism. However, Kainan's coach is planning something to get Sakuragi off the court.
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
8.0/103 votesSakuragi's Confinement's Secret Weapon
Season 1 Episode 52 - Aired 1/21/1995
Takato 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 around, the plan worked in which Sakuragi was horrible embarassed, allowing Kainan to widen the gap. Rukawa however, seems to be heating up.
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
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8.3/103 votesAce Shepherd, Full Throttle
Season 1 Episode 56 - Aired 2/18/1995
Akagi 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 ton of open looks for three pointers.
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
8.7/103 votesAnzai, Bet on Victory!
Season 1 Episode 57 - Aired 2/25/1995
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 shooting from the free throw line, decided to shoot it differently by throwing up a granny shot.
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
10.0/103 votesLast 10 Seconds! A Perfect Conclusion
Season 1 Episode 59 - Aired 3/11/1995
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.
Director: Masayuki Akehi
Writer: Unknown
8.0/103 votesTo relieve guilt: Shave Head ?!
Season 1 Episode 60 - Aired 3/18/1995
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.
Director: Toshihiko Arisako
Writer: Unknown
8.5/102 votesBaldy attacks back!
Season 1 Episode 61 - Aired 3/25/1995
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 again. When Mitsui was the one guarding Sakuragi, all of his weaknesses and shortcomings started showing.
Director: Junji Shimizu
Writer: Unknown
7.7/103 votesRyonan's genius plan
Season 1 Episode 63 - Aired 4/8/1995
The 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 doing an efficient job of it with Ryonan getting a head start against Kainan.
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
8.3/103 votes
9.0/103 votesSendoh's scheme
Season 1 Episode 66 - Aired 5/13/1995
Shohoku'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 handle. They'll have to do better now that they're up against Shohoku.
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
8.7/103 votesThe final battle!
Season 1 Episode 67 - Aired 5/20/1995
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 victory, as their coach is absent, resting himself in the hospital.
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
9.3/103 votesSakuragi Hanamichi comes to rescue!
Season 1 Episode 68 - Aired 5/27/1995
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 entire gym was in for a surprise as Sakuragi showed off his jumper.
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
8.7/103 votes
9.3/103 votesThe greatest shame of one's life
Season 1 Episode 72 - Aired 7/1/1995
Ryonan'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 square. While Sakuragi was defeated, Shohoku wasn't, as Mitsui's three pointers pulled his team back within range of Ryonan.
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
8.3/103 votesRukawa Kaede, gambling on the 2nd half
Season 1 Episode 73 - Aired 7/8/1995
Everyone 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 in order to prevent what had happened to him during the final minutes against Kainan!
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
8.0/103 votesThe basketball kingdom - United States of America
Season 1 Episode 88 - Aired 12/2/1995
Rukawa 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 to America in order to face better competition.
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
8.0/103 votesThe sudden barrier to the nationals
Season 1 Episode 91 - Aired 12/23/1995
It 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 pass their upcoming tests, they'll be forbidden to play! Akagi decides to take in his teammates and have a study camp at his house.
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
8.0/103 votesThe day when Sakuragi's fired up!
Season 1 Episode 95 - Aired 2/3/1996
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 became harder then he had expected.
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
9.5/102 votesSLAM DUNK!
Season 1 Episode 101 - Aired 3/23/1996
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 things to look forward to, such as the Inter High Tournament.
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
