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1. Birth of a Basketball Genius!?
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.
2. Go to Hell, Basketball! Hanamichi vs. Rukawa
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.
3. Gorilla vs. Hanamichi - The Ultimate Match
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!
4. Basketball Athlete Hanamichi Makes the Team
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.
5. A Spiritless Afternoon
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.
6. Rukawa vs. Akagi - Battle Between the Real Deals
Akagi decides to test Rukawa's skills against his own to see if Rukawa really has the talent everyone says he does.
7. Hanamichi's Debut - A Burst of Dunks
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.
8. Hanamichi in a Bind! The Judo Man's Trap!
Impressed by Sakuragi's raw power and general brute force, the captain of the judo club tries to recruit him away from the Basketball team.
9. I'm Sticking with 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.
10. The Simple Shot is Tricky
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 with Rukawa instead.
11. Secret Special Training for Love
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.
12. Beat Ryonan! Training the Night Before the Game! TV-14
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.....
13. Shohoku vs. Ryonan! The Fiery Captains!
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.
14. Ultimate High School Level! Ryonan's Aggressive Attack!!
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.
15. Hanamichi's Nerve-wracking Big Moment
Finally, Sakuragi got a chance to play when Akagi was hurt while playing. Now, there is only about 9 minutes left on the clock.
16. Who the Hell is he? Taoka's Big Mistake!
With 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 Sendoh.
17. Rebound King hanamichi Sakuragi's Distress!
Ryonan 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 rebounds are.
18. Two Minutes Left! I'll Take 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.
19. Time's Up! Final Showdown with Ryonan
Although 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.
20. Basketball Shoes
The 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.
21. Super Problem Children! Hanamichi vs. Miyagi
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...
22. The Birth of the Ultimate Idiot Combination
It 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.
23. The Last Day for the Shohoku Basketball Team
A former member of the Shohoku team returns with a major axe to grind, which spells doom for the team.
24. Heroes of Justice - The Arrival of Sakuragi's Gang!
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.
25. The Man Who Aimed for the National Championship
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.
26. The Angst of 15 Year Old Hisashi Mitsui
It seems that Mitsui was once a great basketball player himself before High School. Though something happened during practice that changed his life forever.
27. I Want to Play Basketball!
Mitsui`s downfall... Source: crunchyroll
28. The Interscholastic Prelims Begin
Mitsui, who changes his ways, rejoins the basketball team. Source: crunchyroll
29. Hanamichi! Official Game Debut
At the game against Miuradai, the key players--Hanamichi, Rukawa, Ryota, and Mitsu--are left on the bench. Source: crunchyroll
30. The Repentent Gang's Huge Counterattack
As Miuradai leads 22 to 8, Shohoku finally sends its best players out to court. Source: crunchyroll
31. The Secret Weapon of the Formidable Miuradai
Rukawa`s play helps Shohoku tie the game. Source: crunchyroll
32. Genius Hanamichi! Killer Dunk
Naito succeeds in taunting Hanamichi to get into foul trouble. Source: crunchyroll
33. The Foul-Out King!? Hanamichi Sakuragi
Shohoku is victorious in their first match. Source: crunchyroll
34. Gorilla Transmitted- Kill With a Look!
After fouling out two games in a row, Hanamichi`s distress has reached its peak. Source: crunchyroll
35. The Heated Sentiment of Men
On the day of the third game, the team is annoyed that Hanamichi and Mitsui have not yet arrived. Source: crunchyroll
36. A Seeded School - Enter Shoyo
Hanamichi fouls out yet again for the third straight game. Source: crunchyroll
37. Hanamichi - Starting for the First Time!
Shohoku`s next opponent is Shoyo High School. The team`s captain, Fujima, also serves as coach. Source: crunchyroll
38. Rukawa's Counterattack!
Shohoku realizes Shoyo`s strength. The senior Hanagata, whose glasses are his trademark, shoots a fade away jump shot and shows off his skills. Source: crunchyroll
39. Ryota Quick as Lightning
Rukawa`s mentions that "everyone`s movements are stiff," and it causes the team to regain their pace, and the team plays harder. Source: crunchyroll
40. Rebound King - Hanamichi Sakuragi
Shohoku gain on Shoyo with the help of Ryota`s plays. Along with Mitsui`s 3 point shots, the game is tied 11 to 11. Source: crunchyroll
41. The Appearance of Shoyo Star, Fujima
Shohoku escapes a bad situation with the help of Hanamichi dominating in rebounds. Source: crunchyroll
42. The True Power of Shoyo Star, Fujima
Fujima`s play on the court amazes everyone. Source: crunchyroll
43. Mitsui, At His Limit!?
Mitsui, who has been covered by Hasegawa`s tough defense, reaches his limits and he seems to be standing only on pure willpower. Source: crunchyroll
44. Mitsui! Thunderous Three-Pointers
Hasegawa had watched Mitsui play in junior high and practiced hard to exceed Mitsui. Source: crunchyroll
45. Impending Foul-Out!?
Thanks to Mitsui`s willed plays, Shohoku`s deficit goes down to 3 points. Source: crunchyroll
46. Hanamichi, A Fiery Dunk
With two minutes and thirty seconds left in the second half, the score is tied 60 to 60. Source: crunchyroll
47. A Challenge from a Rival
The day after the game against Shoyo, Hanamichi reminisces about his first ever slam dunk. Source: crunchyroll
48. The Man Who Vows to Crush Kainan
Hanamichi`s 50th rejection was by Yoko. Yoko`s man of interest is Hanamichi`s rival, Oda in Takezono High. Source: crunchyroll
49. Takezono
A game where everyone expects Kainan Auxiliary High to win, the game against Takezono High begins with Oda in the starting lineup. Source: crunchyroll
50. A Challenge to the Champions
The final four is Shohoku, Kainan, Ryonan, and Takezato. Source: crunchyroll
51. Miscalculation!?
Preparing for the Nationals, Kainan Auxiliary High and Shohoku High start their first game of the district finals. Source: crunchyroll
52. The Secret Weapon
In the last 10 minutes of the first half, Kainan leads 24 to 20, and inserts a third year, Miyamasu. Source: crunchyroll
53. Gorilla's Injury! A Desperate Situation!?
Shohoku is down by 15 in the first half. Source: crunchyroll
54. The Younger Brother of King Kong
Hanamichi is ready to fill the void as Akagi leaves the game with a foot injury. Source: crunchyroll
55. The Man Who Controls the Game
With one minute and thirty seconds left in the first half, Kainan leads 45 to 40. Source: crunchyroll
56. Superstar Maki at Full Throttle
With Rukawa`s performance, Shohoku ties the game. Source: crunchyroll
57. Anzai's Gamble to Win!
With 10 minutes left in the second half, Shohoku was down 73 to 63 as Coach Anzai calls a timeout. Source: crunchyroll
58. Die-Hard Dudes!
Down by four in the last four minutes and thirty seconds, Shohoku resorts to an all-out effort. Source: crunchyroll
59. The Last 10 Seconds! The Final Score
In the final 46 seconds, Kainan leads 90 to 86. Source: crunchyroll
60. Shohoku on the Edge
The night after the shocking loss, Akagi and the team recoveres. Ayako writes "On the Edge," and the team instill it in their mind that they can`t lose anymore. Source: crunchyroll
61. The Revenge of the Baldhead!
To make a clean start, Hanamichi shaves his head but is unhappy with the spectators he attracts. Source: crunchyroll
62. 3 Days of Special Training
After losing the Kainan game, only two games remain: Takezato and Ryonan. Source: crunchyroll
63. Battle for the Summit! Kainan vs. Ryonan
The Ryonan and Kainan game starts. In this game, Ryonan inserts Kicchou Fukuda, who was not at the practice game against Shohoku. Source: crunchyroll
64. Full Throttle! Kainan the Champions
With Sendo`s performance, Ryonan leads 29 to 39 into the second half. Source: crunchyroll
65. The Biggest Showdown! Sendo vs. Maki
Uozumi objects to the referee`s call and picks up a technical. Source: crunchyroll
66. Sendo - A Split Second Gamble!
Akagi and the team learn that Hanamichi`s quick action saved Coach Anzai`s life. Source: crunchyroll
67. Final Battle! Shohoku vs. Ryonan
The day of the Ryonan game finally comes. Source: crunchyroll
68. Savior!? Hanamichi Sakuragi
Ryonan scores first, but Shohoku`s Hanamichi scores right back. Source: crunchyroll
69. Gorilla Abnormal!
The Ryonan game continues with the score tied two to two. Source: crunchyroll
70. Gorilla Dunk II
After the collision, Akagi`s performance is compromised due to his concern for his foot. Source: crunchyroll
71. Gorilla's Comeback Roar!
Being thrown down by Uozumi, Hanamichi doesn`t move. Source: crunchyroll
72. Worst Insult Ever
Eyeing Hanamichi`s weak defense, Ryonan throws the ball to Fukuda who is guarded by Hanamichi. Source: crunchyroll
73. Rukawa, Bet on the Second Half
Second half. Sendo has realized that Rukawa is not playing as aggressive as usual. Source: crunchyroll
74. The Most Dangerous Challenger
Rukawa who was saving his energy in the first half explodes in the second half. Source: crunchyroll
75. Great Play
In the second half, Rukawa continues to play perfectly against Sendo in a back-and-forth game. Source: crunchyroll
76. Victory Premonition
Last ten minutes of the second half. Hanamichi who took out Uozumi shows off his ability. Source: crunchyroll
77. All of You Are Strong
Less than nine minutes left, Shohoku leads 53 to 46. Source: crunchyroll
78. Revival! Fired Up Captain, Jun Uozumi
Ryonan is on the brink of losing. Sendo`s exhaustion has peaked and they are in a desperate situation. Source: crunchyroll
79. Blue Wave! Ryonan's Counterattack
With Uozumi`s intense focus, Shohoku`s one-sided game gradually changes. Source: crunchyroll
80. Shohku's Negative Attributes
Shohoku is wielded by Ryonan`s pressure. Source: crunchyroll
81. Sendo on Fire! Shohoku's Collapse!!
In the last three minutes and 18 seconds, with Sendo reverting back to his old self as "Scoring Machine", Ryonan catches up to make it 58 to 65. Source: crunchyroll
82. Super Amateur, Hanamichi in His Element
In the last two minutes and 18 seconds, Shohoku has a two point lead. Source: crunchyroll
83. Assistant Captain Four Eyes' Tenacity
With Hanamichi`s performance, the momentum changes again. Source: crunchyroll
84. Victory or Defeat
With less than a minute, Kogure`s three-pointer gives Shohoku a four-point lead with the score 68 to 64. Source: crunchyroll
85. A New Challenge
Whole Shohoku High School is making some noise after the basketball team`s achievements of run-ups in the district tournament and entry to the Nationals. Source: crunchyroll
86. Rukawa's Ambition
Hikoichi`s big sister and reporter, Yayoi Aida`s report on Sendo is nixed by the chief editor. Source: crunchyroll
87. Japan's Number One High School Player
Hanamichi who bumps into Maki and Nobunaga of Kainan decides to follow them to Nagoya to check out the "Star of Aichi". Source: crunchyroll
88. A Land of Basketball
Kogure felt malaise from Rukawa, which is due to Rukawa`s wanting to go to America. Source: crunchyroll
89. Unstoppable Intensity! Rukawa
All the schools who are entering the Nationals have been decided. Source: crunchyroll
90. Shohoku's True Star!
The intensity in Rukawa and Mitsui`s one-on-one is increasing. Source: crunchyroll
91. The Nationals at Risk
The Shohoku basketball team encounters an unexpected crisis. Source: crunchyroll
92. Male Friendship!? Sakuragi's Gang
To be able to cheer Hanamichi on at the game, Yohei and his friends get part-time jobs to pay for travel expenses to Hiroshima. Source: crunchyroll
93. A 20,000 Shot Challenge
Finally, the intense training camp has started. Source: crunchyroll
94. Fierce Battle at Shizuoka!
While Hanamichi is practicing his 20,000 jump shots, Akagi and the team have a practice game in Shizuoka. Source: crunchyroll
95. Hanamichi's Hottest Day of His Life
While Hanamichi works hard on his 20,000 jumps jump shot training, Haruko invites him to the festival for a change of pace. Source: crunchyroll
96. Basketball Shoes II
The final day of training camp. Hanamichi finally makes his final jump shot to end his 20,000 jump shot training. Source: crunchyroll
97. The Passionate Heart, Uozumi Once Again!
Hanamichi annoyingly suggests a practice game to show off the results of his special training to Akagi and the rest of the team. Source: crunchyroll
98. Intense Battle Begins!
The Shoyo and Ryonan mixed team consists of Fujima, Hanagata, and Hasegawa from Shoyo along with Uozumi and Ikegami from Ryonan. Source: crunchyroll
99. Shohoku in Trouble!
When Sendo joins the mixed team, they establishes chemistry, making crisp passes, and continuous dramatic combinations. Source: crunchyroll
100. Man of Miracles, Hanamichi Sakuragi!
Shohoku`s scrimmage with the mixed team. Source: crunchyroll
101. Glorious Slam Dunk
The opportunity has finally presented itself for Hanamichi to show off his new move, the "Training Camp Shot". Source: crunchyroll