1993

S1.E1 ∙ The Gifted Basketball Player Is Born!?

Fri, Oct 15, 1993

Hanamichi Sakuragi, a high school gangster who know nothing about basketball start to get interested about it after a girl name Haruko, who make him fall in love adore that sport very much.

7.9 /10

S1.E2 ∙ Hanamichi vs. Rukawa

Fri, Oct 22, 1993

Hanamichi meets Kaede at the rooftop, due of misunderstanding Haruko hates him. What will he do to fix the relationship. Then, he got a fight with Akagi, Shohouku basketball captain.

7.7 /10

S1.E3 ∙ Gorilla vs. Hanamichi! Big Showdown!!

Fri, Nov 05, 1993

Hanamichi basketball's fight with Gorilla still continue, with Haruko now is no his side. How he manage to win over a long time player of basketball, Akagi?

8.2 /10

S1.E4 ∙ Basketball Player Hanamichi Joins the Team

Fri, Nov 12, 1993

Hanamichi decides to join the basketball club, which Akagi is against. Sakuragi tries to find a way to get on Akagi's good side for Haruko's sake.

7.5 /10

S1.E5 ∙ A Fruitless Afternoon

Fri, Nov 19, 1993

Hanamichi goes back to hanging with Yohei and his gang.

7.3 /10

S1.E6 ∙ Rukawa vs. Akagi: The Real Showdown

Fri, Dec 03, 1993

Coach Anzai comes into the scene.

7.4 /10

S1.E7 ∙ Hanamichi Debut! Dunk Explosion

Fri, Dec 10, 1993

The pick-up game match between the freshmen and upperclassmen continues to heat up.

7.6 /10

S1.E8 ∙ Hanamichi's Crisis! The Judo-man's Trap

Fri, Dec 17, 1993

Akagi learns from the captain of the Judo club, Aota, that the Judo club is plotting to recruit Hanamichi.

7.3 /10

S1.E9 ∙ I'm Going to Play Basketball

Fri, Dec 24, 1993

Hanamichi meets with Aota and is enticed into joining the judo club after being offered a photograph of Haruko.

7.5 /10

S1.E10 ∙ The Commoner's Shoot Is Difficult

Fri, Jan 07, 1994

Now that Hanamichi is serious about basketball, Akagi wants him to practice shooting layups, but all Hanamichi wants to do is dunk.

7.4 /10

S1.E11 ∙ Our Love's Special Secret Training

Fri, Jan 14, 1994

Hanamichi listens to Haruko lecture him in a morning practice session. Taking hints from Rukawa's form and Akagi's words, he finally makes a layup.

7.3 /10

S1.E12 ∙ Defeat Ryonan! The Fierce Training the Night Before the Match

Fri, Jan 21, 1994

As Hanamichi practices alone in the gym, a Ryonan player drops in to scout Shohoku. He's so taken by Hanamichi that he leaks info on his own team.

7.5 /10

S1.E13 ∙ Shohoku vs Ryonan. Burning Captain!

Fri, Jan 28, 1994

Shohoku High's basketball team walks onto the court full of spirit.

7.5 /10

S1.E14 ∙ Super Basketball Match with Ryonan

Fri, Feb 04, 1994

The match begins and Shouhoku quickly lets the other opponent score.

7.8 /10

S1.E15 ∙ Hanamichi Nervously Steps Into the Spotlight

Fri, Feb 11, 1994

Ryonan leads at halftime, but also realize they may have underestimated Shohoku. Sendoh notices the latent talent of Hanamichi, who enters the game.

8 /10

S1.E16 ∙ Who Is This Guy? Taoka's Miscalculation

Fri, Feb 18, 1994

With Akagi hurt, Hanamichi comes in with nine minutes to go. His unorthodox game on both ends completely throws Ryonan's coach for a loop.

8 /10

S1.E17 ∙ The Rebound King Sakuragi Hanamichi's Distress

Fri, Feb 25, 1994

Rukawa cuts Ryonan's lead to three. Ryonan's coach, anxious over Rukawa and Hanamichi, orders Uozumi to shut down Hanamichi, whose rebounding suffers.

8 /10

S1.E18 ∙ Last 2 Minutes! I'll Be the One to Defeat Sendoh

Fri, Mar 04, 1994

Akagi returns and Hanamichi's rebounding recovers. Kogure gives Shohoku the lead but Sendoh takes it right back. Rukawa reenters with 2 minutes left.

7.9 /10

S1.E19 ∙ Time's Up! The Decisive Battle with Ryonan

Fri, Mar 11, 1994

With one minute left, Shohoku trails by four. After Rukawa scores two, Hanamichi gets a chance to put his stamp on the game with a dunk.

8.5 /10

S1.E20 ∙ Basketball Shoes

Fri, Mar 18, 1994

Haruko takes Hanamichi to buy his first pair of proper basketball shoes. Their features get him incredibly excited.

7.7 /10

S1.E21 ∙ Enormous Trouble Makers! Hanamichi vs Miyagi

Fri, Mar 25, 1994

Basketball team member Ryota comes back after a fight put him in the hospital. He's beside himself when he thinks his crush Ayako is dating Hanamichi.

8 /10

S1.E22 ∙ History's Biggest Idiot Combination is Born

Fri, Apr 15, 1994

Hanamichi and Ryota engage in childish fight out of jealousy, but when Ryota confesses to Hanamichi about his crush on Ayako, they turn into buddies.

7.9 /10

S1.E23 ∙ Shohoku Basketball Club's Last Day

Fri, Apr 22, 1994

Mitsui's gang tries to sabotage the basketball team. They are unable to fight back, knowing the protocol that will ban them from the next tournament.

8.1 /10

S1.E24 ∙ The Battle for Justice! Sakuragi's Goon Squad Joins!

Fri, Apr 29, 1994

Rukawa lashes out at Mitsui's gang. Ryota hits one of Mitsui's flunkies. With the team in danger from all ends, some unlikely help arrives.

8.3 /10

S1.E25 ∙ The Man Who Aimed at National Championship

Fri, May 06, 1994

Hanamichi's gang arrives, turning the tables. Mitsui's gang loses the will to fight after Hanamichi and Yohei rain fury. Akagi comes and slaps Mitsui.

8 /10

S1.E26 ∙ Mitsui, the Problems of the Past

Fri, May 13, 1994

Hanamichi learns Mitsui was once on the team who came to Shohoku out of gratitude to Coach Anzai, but an early injury marked the start of his decline.

7.8 /10

S1.E27 ∙ I Want to Play Basketball!

Fri, May 20, 1994

Mitsui's rivalry with Akagi had once pushed him to a crushing blow on his injured foot, demoralizing him to the point of leaving the basketball team.

8.2 /10

S1.E28 ∙ The Beginning of Interhigh Preliminaries

Fri, May 27, 1994

A revitalized Mitsui joins the team for the Inter High prelims. Everyone is too excited too sleep. Filled with spirit, they face their first opponent.

7.5 /10

S1.E29 ∙ Hanamichi! Debut at an Official Game

Fri, Jun 17, 1994

The game vs. Miuradai starts with Hanamichi, Rukawa, Ryota and Mitsui on the bench out of punishment. Miuradai deems Akagi to be their sole threat.

7.6 /10

S1.E30 ∙ The Introspective Army's Big Counterattack

Fri, Jun 24, 1994

Shohoku's punished players enter the game with Miuradai leading. Rukawa, Ryota and Mitsui excite the crowd as they quickly narrow the lead.

7.8 /10

S1.E31 ∙ Formidable Enemy Miuradai's Secret Weapon

Fri, Jul 01, 1994

In the second half, Miuradai puts in Naito to stealthily rough up Hanamichi. Worse, Hanamichi gets called for fouls instead. Miuradai ties the game.

7.7 /10

S1.E32 ∙ Genius Hanamichi! Certain Death Dunk

Fri, Jul 15, 1994

Naito manages to annoy Hanamichi into fouls. He then goes after Rukawa, but Rukawa immediately exposes Naito's weakness, helping Shohoku turn the tide.

8 /10

S1.E33 ∙ Walkout King!? Hanamichi Sakuragi

Fri, Aug 05, 1994

Shohoku wins their first game, but Hanamichi is upset about fouling out. He fouls out of the next game too, prompting him to ask Akagi for advice.

8.2 /10

S1.E34 ∙ Gorilla's Secret, Kill with Your Eyes!

Fri, Aug 19, 1994

Having fouled out of two straight games, Hanamichi is at his wits' end. Haruko proposes special morning practices, which he starts the very next day.

7.9 /10

S1.E35 ∙ Hot Blooded Guys

Fri, Aug 26, 1994

Hanamichi oversleeps on game day. On a failed shortcut, he finds Mitsui surrounded by a gang. He leaves them to Yohei and runs to the gym with Mitsui.

7.9 /10

S1.E36 ∙ A Well Seeded School, Enter Shoyo

Fri, Sep 02, 1994

Hanamichi fouls out of the next two games as well. Although Shohoku has advanced to the quarterfinals, Hanamichi is mired in depression.

8 /10

S1.E37 ∙ Hanamichi: First-time as Starter!

Fri, Sep 09, 1994

Shohoku plays against Shoyo, who pack the stands with team members giving well-coordinated cheers. Shohoku is gripped by a major case of nerves.

7.9 /10

S1.E38 ∙ Rukawa's Counterattack!

Fri, Sep 16, 1994

Shoyo takes control of the game, creating discord among Shohoku. Rukawa drives to basket and scores, getting Akagi and the others going again.

8 /10

S1.E39 ∙ Lightning Flash Ryota!

Fri, Sep 23, 1994

Reignited by Rukawa's remark, Shohoku finally plays to their potential. Ryota, despite his short height, cuts to the basket with blinding speed.

8.1 /10

S1.E40 ∙ Rebound King Hanamichi Sakuragi!

Fri, Sep 30, 1994

Ryota cuts into Shoyo's lead. Mitsui's 3-pointer ties it, but Shoyo regains the lead by halftime, with Hanagata dropping buckets.

8.6 /10

S1.E41 ∙ Shoyo's Ace Fujima Enters the Court

Fri, Oct 07, 1994

Hanamichi's great rebounding rescues Shohoku. In the second half, he stays active on the boards. Rukawa's shot puts them ahead, but Shoyo responds.

8 /10

S1.E42 ∙ Shoyo Ace Fujima's Real Ability

Fri, Oct 14, 1994

Fujima's outstanding play gives Shoyo momentum. Shoyo's Hasegawa, who was once outclassed by Mitsui in middle school, yearns to beat Mitsui.

8.1 /10

S1.E43 ∙ Has Mitsui Reached His Limit!?

Fri, Oct 21, 1994

Hasegawa guards Mitsui tenaciously. With 10 minutes left, Shoyo leads by 6. Hanamichi picks up his fourth foul, putting him one away from fouling out.

8.6 /10

S1.E44 ∙ Mitsui! Stormy 3 Points

Fri, Nov 04, 1994

Mitsui keeps scoring despite Hasegawa's intense defense. Shohoku cuts the gap to 3, but Hanamichi is unable to play assertively due to his four fouls.

8.4 /10

S1.E45 ∙ Imminent Walkout!? Hanamichi's Pinch

Fri, Nov 25, 1994

With four fouls, Hanamichi is hamstrung. When Rukawa calls him out on not playing like himself, he bangs his head on the court and reasserts himself.

8.7 /10

S1.E46 ∙ Hanamichi, Hot Dunk

Fri, Dec 02, 1994

With 2:30 to go, the game is tied. Hanamichi drives headlong to the hoop. Undaunted by the two defenders in his way, he unleashes a thunderous dunk.

9.1 /10

S1.E47 ∙ Challenge from a Rival

Fri, Dec 09, 1994

Hanamichi ruminates on his dunk-turned-foul. Takezono player Oda, Hanamichi's middle school classmate, injures his leg before his game against Kainan.

7.8 /10

S1.E48 ∙ The Guy Who Pledged to Defeat Kainan

Fri, Dec 16, 1994

Oda tries to hide his leg injury in order to play against Kainan. Hanamichi blows off practice and heads down with his gang to Takezono.

8.1 /10

S1.E49 ∙ Takezono, Last Fight

Fri, Dec 23, 1994

Against Takezono, Kainan plays their bench team, which is still very good. Oda is hampered by his leg injury. Hanamichi encourages him not to give up.

8 /10